How did Rahul Gandhi's family get the Gandhi surname?
The 'Gandhi' in Rahul Gandhi’s name comes from Feroze Gandhi, his paternal grandfather. Feroze's name at birth was Feroze Ghandy; however, he later changed his name to Feroze Gandhi in honour of Mahatma Gandhi. Rahul's grandmother Indira Priyadarshini Nehru married Feroze and adopted his surname. PM Modi on Thursday alleged the Gandhi family stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname.
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The 'Gandhi' in Rahul Gandhi’s name comes from Feroze Gandhi, his paternal grandfather. Feroze's name at birth was Feroze Ghandy; however, he later changed his name to Feroze Gandhi in honour of Mahatma Gandhi. Rahul's grandmother Indira Priyadarshini Nehru married Feroze and adopted his surname. PM Modi on Thursday alleged the Gandhi family stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname.
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Netflix takes down 'Ghooskhor Pandat' teaser after controversy over title
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued his first statement after his upcoming production, 'Ghooskhor Pandat', sparked backlash over its title, with many calling it defamatory to the Brahmin community. The filmmaker said that all promotional materials, including the Netflix teaser, have been taken down. Pandey also stated that 'Pandat' is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character.
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12:54 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued his first statement after his upcoming production, 'Ghooskhor Pandat', sparked backlash over its title, with many calling it defamatory to the Brahmin community. The filmmaker said that all promotional materials, including the Netflix teaser, have been taken down. Pandey also stated that 'Pandat' is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character.
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Who was AAP leader Lucky Oberoi, shot dead outside gurdwara in Punjab?
AAP's Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Punjab's Jalandhar. A local party functionary, he was known to be close to Rajwinder Thiara, the party's in-charge for Jalandhar Cantt constituency. His wife, Simarjot Kaur, contested last year's municipal corporation polls on an AAP ticket. Oberoi lived in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar and worked as financier in property business.
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12:52 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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AAP's Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Punjab's Jalandhar. A local party functionary, he was known to be close to Rajwinder Thiara, the party's in-charge for Jalandhar Cantt constituency. His wife, Simarjot Kaur, contested last year's municipal corporation polls on an AAP ticket. Oberoi lived in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar and worked as financier in property business.
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US releases list of 'worst of worst' criminals, 89 Indians on it
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a public database of "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" arrested during the second Trump administration. Out of the 25,000 individuals, 89 are Indian nationals who have been arrested for various criminal offences. "Americans should not be victimised by people who aren't even legally allowed to inhabit our nation," DHS said.
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12:49 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a public database of "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" arrested during the second Trump administration. Out of the 25,000 individuals, 89 are Indian nationals who have been arrested for various criminal offences. "Americans should not be victimised by people who aren't even legally allowed to inhabit our nation," DHS said.
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RBI plans up to ₹25,000 compensation for small-value transaction frauds
The RBI has proposed launching a framework to compensate customers up to ₹25,000 for losses from small-value fraudulent transactions. It also plans to issue draft guidelines on mis-selling, loan recovery, and limiting customer liability in unauthorised electronic banking transactions. Additional measures, like lagged credits, could also be introduced to strengthen the safety of digital payments.
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12:48 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The RBI has proposed launching a framework to compensate customers up to ₹25,000 for losses from small-value fraudulent transactions. It also plans to issue draft guidelines on mis-selling, loan recovery, and limiting customer liability in unauthorised electronic banking transactions. Additional measures, like lagged credits, could also be introduced to strengthen the safety of digital payments.
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Arrest owners: HC as 16 die in blast at illegal mine in Meghalaya
The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of owners in connection with the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 16 lives, officials said. The court also instructed authorities to seize all equipment, documents, and other incriminating materials connected with the mining activity.
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The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of owners in connection with the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 16 lives, officials said. The court also instructed authorities to seize all equipment, documents, and other incriminating materials connected with the mining activity.
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Biker dies after falling in pool-sized pit dug up by water board in Delhi
A biker died after he fell into a pool-sized pit in Delhi's Janakpuri on Friday. The man was returning home from his workplace in Rohini when the fatal accident occurred. According to reports, construction work linked to the Delhi Jal Board was underway at the site of the accident, and a ditch had been dug on the road.
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A biker died after he fell into a pool-sized pit in Delhi's Janakpuri on Friday. The man was returning home from his workplace in Rohini when the fatal accident occurred. According to reports, construction work linked to the Delhi Jal Board was underway at the site of the accident, and a ditch had been dug on the road.
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Gold futures fall 30%, silver futures crash 45% in 6 days in India
Mirroring sharp losses in international markets, gold and silver futures fell 1.75% and 6%, respectively, in early trading today, according to MCX. Gold futures expiring in April fell 29.25% from a record high of ₹1,93,096/10 grams on January 29. Meanwhile, silver futures expiring in March declined over 45% or nearly ₹2 lakh from record high of ₹4,20,048/kg hit in January-end.
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01:11 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Mirroring sharp losses in international markets, gold and silver futures fell 1.75% and 6%, respectively, in early trading today, according to MCX. Gold futures expiring in April fell 29.25% from a record high of ₹1,93,096/10 grams on January 29. Meanwhile, silver futures expiring in March declined over 45% or nearly ₹2 lakh from record high of ₹4,20,048/kg hit in January-end.
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Madras HC rejects Vijay's plea against ₹1.5-cr income tax penalty
Madras High Court rejected actor-politician Vijay's plea challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty for non-disclosure of income in 2015-16. However, the court allowed Vijay to approach the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) to challenge the penalty order on grounds other than limitation. The penalty came after a raid at Vijay's premises in 2015, where ₹16 crore of undisclosed income was unearthed.
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01:00 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Madras High Court rejected actor-politician Vijay's plea challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty for non-disclosure of income in 2015-16. However, the court allowed Vijay to approach the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) to challenge the penalty order on grounds other than limitation. The penalty came after a raid at Vijay's premises in 2015, where ₹16 crore of undisclosed income was unearthed.
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US dollar will be replaced by gold: Economist Peter Schiff
Economist Peter Schiff said the world is "pulling the rug out from under the US" and the dollar is "going to collapse". "Dollar is going to be replaced by gold...We're headed for an economic crisis...that will make...2008 financial crisis look like a Sunday school picnic," he added. However, he noted that the latest crisis would be limited to America.
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01:19 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Economist Peter Schiff said the world is "pulling the rug out from under the US" and the dollar is "going to collapse". "Dollar is going to be replaced by gold...We're headed for an economic crisis...that will make...2008 financial crisis look like a Sunday school picnic," he added. However, he noted that the latest crisis would be limited to America.
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Expect funds to flow towards India after PM Modi-Trump call: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the call between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is expected to move global funds toward India. "Countries like Norway [and] Canada are showing keen interest for their pension funds and their larger sovereign funds to come here," she said. However, she added that some large North American fund managers remain cautious.
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01:19 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the call between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is expected to move global funds toward India. "Countries like Norway [and] Canada are showing keen interest for their pension funds and their larger sovereign funds to come here," she said. However, she added that some large North American fund managers remain cautious.
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No foul play: Police on Ghaziabad sisters' suicide
Police have ruled out foul play in the death of three minor sisters who died by jumping from the ninth floor of their building in Ghaziabad. The autopsy revealed they died due to shock and haemorrhage caused by the fall, police said, adding that no other injuries were found on their bodies. Scene recreation also didn't reveal any foul play.
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01:18 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Police have ruled out foul play in the death of three minor sisters who died by jumping from the ninth floor of their building in Ghaziabad. The autopsy revealed they died due to shock and haemorrhage caused by the fall, police said, adding that no other injuries were found on their bodies. Scene recreation also didn't reveal any foul play.
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What are the factors to consider while choosing 1st credit card?
Beginners should prefer a low or zero-annual-fee card and be mindful of charges like interest, late payment fees, cash withdrawal charges, and foreign transaction charges. It’s important to understand reward points system and actual value of points earned on spending. Starting with a moderate credit limit helps maintain spending discipline, while good customer support is also an important factor.
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01:43 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Beginners should prefer a low or zero-annual-fee card and be mindful of charges like interest, late payment fees, cash withdrawal charges, and foreign transaction charges. It’s important to understand reward points system and actual value of points earned on spending. Starting with a moderate credit limit helps maintain spending discipline, while good customer support is also an important factor.
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Manoj Bajpayee breaks silence on controversy over 'Ghooskhor Pandat' film title
Actor Manoj Bajpayee, reacting to the controversy over the title of his film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', wrote on X, "I respect the emotions and concerns people have shared, and I take them seriously." "For me, this was about portraying a flawed individual and his journey of self-realisation. This was not meant to be a statement about any community," he added.
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01:33 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Actor Manoj Bajpayee, reacting to the controversy over the title of his film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', wrote on X, "I respect the emotions and concerns people have shared, and I take them seriously." "For me, this was about portraying a flawed individual and his journey of self-realisation. This was not meant to be a statement about any community," he added.
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Smriti Mandhana played WPL 2026 final with massive flu: RCB head coach
RCB head coach Malolan Rangarajan revealed that captain Smriti Mandhana played the WPL 2026 final against DC with a "massive" flu. He said, "She was seriously unwell with a high fever but again, to turn up and not even show it...That's the person Smriti is." Mandhana scored 87(41) as RCB chased down 204-run target to win the final.
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01:33 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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RCB head coach Malolan Rangarajan revealed that captain Smriti Mandhana played the WPL 2026 final against DC with a "massive" flu. He said, "She was seriously unwell with a high fever but again, to turn up and not even show it...That's the person Smriti is." Mandhana scored 87(41) as RCB chased down 204-run target to win the final.
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Was 15 mins away from home: Friend of Delhi man who fell into pit
After a biker fell into a pool-sized pit reportedly linked to the Delhi Jal Board and died on Friday, his friend said, "I had talked to him last night when he had reached the District Centre. He was just 15 minutes from home." Alleging foul play, he claimed his body wasn't in the pit when they checked it last night.
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01:57 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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After a biker fell into a pool-sized pit reportedly linked to the Delhi Jal Board and died on Friday, his friend said, "I had talked to him last night when he had reached the District Centre. He was just 15 minutes from home." Alleging foul play, he claimed his body wasn't in the pit when they checked it last night.
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Actress Anju Krishna among 8 arrested in drug bust in Chennai
Chennai Police arrested 8 people, including Tamil actress Anju Krishna and Tamil assistant director Vincy Nivetha, in a major drug bust. The police seized six grams of methamphetamine, seven grams of OG ganja, 15 grams of ganja, a smoking bong, a stamp, and nine mobile phones from the group, following a tip-off. All individuals have been sent to judicial custody.
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01:51 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Chennai Police arrested 8 people, including Tamil actress Anju Krishna and Tamil assistant director Vincy Nivetha, in a major drug bust. The police seized six grams of methamphetamine, seven grams of OG ganja, 15 grams of ganja, a smoking bong, a stamp, and nine mobile phones from the group, following a tip-off. All individuals have been sent to judicial custody.
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Anthropic's new AI agent teams build C Compiler from scratch on their own
Anthropic has begun experimenting to allow its AI agents to think and work together, without any human intervention. Anthropic tasked 16 agents to build a C Compiler from scratch, which they achieved after 2,000 Claude Code sessions and $20,000 (₹18 lakh) in API costs. In one instance, Claude AI agent "killed itself" to end its endless work loop instruction.
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01:50 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Anthropic has begun experimenting to allow its AI agents to think and work together, without any human intervention. Anthropic tasked 16 agents to build a C Compiler from scratch, which they achieved after 2,000 Claude Code sessions and $20,000 (₹18 lakh) in API costs. In one instance, Claude AI agent "killed itself" to end its endless work loop instruction.
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How many votes did you get: SC as it junks Kishor's party's plea to nullify Bihar polls
The Supreme Court rejected a plea by Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party seeking to nullify the 2025 Bihar polls over the ₹10,000 cash scheme for women, which it termed illegal. "How many votes did you get? Once people reject you...you use the judicial forum to get relief," court said. Notably, the party failed to open its account in the elections.
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01:48 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The Supreme Court rejected a plea by Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party seeking to nullify the 2025 Bihar polls over the ₹10,000 cash scheme for women, which it termed illegal. "How many votes did you get? Once people reject you...you use the judicial forum to get relief," court said. Notably, the party failed to open its account in the elections.
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Panel to probe: Delhi Jal Board as man falls into its pit & dies
After a biker fell into a pool-sized pit at a site linked to Delhi Jal Board and died, the board expressed deep sorrow over the incident. "A committee has been constituted to investigate the incident, and strict action will be taken if negligence is found," the Delhi Jal Board said. This comes days after a techie died similarly in Noida.
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02:12 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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After a biker fell into a pool-sized pit at a site linked to Delhi Jal Board and died, the board expressed deep sorrow over the incident. "A committee has been constituted to investigate the incident, and strict action will be taken if negligence is found," the Delhi Jal Board said. This comes days after a techie died similarly in Noida.
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