Turkish Airlines flight with 236 on board makes emergency landing in Kolkata over engine fire
A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday. The flight crew declared PAN PAN due to fire in right engine, and requested to divert to Kolkata, ANI said, citing Ministry of Civil Aviation. The aircraft is at Kolkata airport now and an inspection is going on.
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A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday. The flight crew declared PAN PAN due to fire in right engine, and requested to divert to Kolkata, ANI said, citing Ministry of Civil Aviation. The aircraft is at Kolkata airport now and an inspection is going on.
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Commentary is difficult, I am not good with stats: MS Dhoni on why he didn't become a commentator
On being asked why he didn't become a commentator after retiring from international cricket, ex-India captain MS Dhoni said, "Commentary is very difficult." He added there is a fine line between describing the game and criticising individuals. "How to politely put it forward where nobody feels targeted is also an art," he said, adding that he's not good with stats.
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05:14 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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On being asked why he didn't become a commentator after retiring from international cricket, ex-India captain MS Dhoni said, "Commentary is very difficult." He added there is a fine line between describing the game and criticising individuals. "How to politely put it forward where nobody feels targeted is also an art," he said, adding that he's not good with stats.
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Indian-origin scientist V Ramanathan awarded 'Nobel for Geosciences', gets โน8 crore cash prize
Indian-origin scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the Crafoord Prize in Geosciences, often called the 'Nobel of Geosciences'. He was awarded for "fundamental contributions to our understanding of how aerosol particles and other climate pollutants influence the atmospheric energy balance and the Earth system". He will receive a cash prize of eight million Swedish kronor (โน8 crore).
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04:17 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Indian-origin scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the Crafoord Prize in Geosciences, often called the 'Nobel of Geosciences'. He was awarded for "fundamental contributions to our understanding of how aerosol particles and other climate pollutants influence the atmospheric energy balance and the Earth system". He will receive a cash prize of eight million Swedish kronor (โน8 crore).
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2 Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, hiding in cave, killed in J&K
Two terrorists, suspected to be associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), have been neutralised by J&K Police, Indian Army and CRPF in a joint encounter in Basantgarh area of Udhampur, said J&K Police. The terrorists had been holed up in a cave. One terrorist was reportedly injured during initial encounter, and both had taken refuge inside the cave.
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01:23 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Two terrorists, suspected to be associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), have been neutralised by J&K Police, Indian Army and CRPF in a joint encounter in Basantgarh area of Udhampur, said J&K Police. The terrorists had been holed up in a cave. One terrorist was reportedly injured during initial encounter, and both had taken refuge inside the cave.
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What it takes to build real AI agents: NIIT
Build real-world agentic AI systems used in production not demos. NIIT's Building Agentic AI Systems program helps professionals move beyond prompts to design, deploy, and evaluate AI agents aligned with how modern AI teams work today. The curriculum includes 25+ widely adopted frameworks, including LangChain, CrewAI, Azure AI, and more, NIIT added.
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10:00 am Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Build real-world agentic AI systems used in production not demos. NIIT's Building Agentic AI Systems program helps professionals move beyond prompts to design, deploy, and evaluate AI agents aligned with how modern AI teams work today. The curriculum includes 25+ widely adopted frameworks, including LangChain, CrewAI, Azure AI, and more, NIIT added.
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What it takes to build real AI agents: NIIT
Build real-world agentic AI systems used in production not demos. NIIT's Building Agentic AI Systems program helps professionals move beyond prompts to design, deploy, and evaluate AI agents aligned with how modern AI teams work today. The curriculum includes 25+ widely adopted frameworks, including LangChain, CrewAI, Azure AI, and more, NIIT added.
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Build real-world agentic AI systems used in production not demos. NIIT's Building Agentic AI Systems program helps professionals move beyond prompts to design, deploy, and evaluate AI agents aligned with how modern AI teams work today. The curriculum includes 25+ widely adopted frameworks, including LangChain, CrewAI, Azure AI, and more, NIIT added.
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Strong tremors felt in Kolkata, nearby areas after 6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
Strong tremors were felt in West Bengal's Kolkata and nearby areas after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday night. Several locals took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that they experienced the tremors. Tremors were also felt in parts of Bangladesh. There have been no reports of any damage so far.
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09:54 pm Tuesday, 03 February, 2026
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Strong tremors were felt in West Bengal's Kolkata and nearby areas after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday night. Several locals took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that they experienced the tremors. Tremors were also felt in parts of Bangladesh. There have been no reports of any damage so far.
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Yumnam Khemchand Singh to be new Manipur CM
BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh is set to become the new CM of Manipur as BJP elected him as the legislature party leader in the state. The decision came days ahead of the end of President's rule in the northeastern state. The post had been vacant since N Biren Singh resigned last year amid prolonged ethnic violence in the state.
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07:18 pm Tuesday, 03 February, 2026
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BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh is set to become the new CM of Manipur as BJP elected him as the legislature party leader in the state. The decision came days ahead of the end of President's rule in the northeastern state. The post had been vacant since N Biren Singh resigned last year amid prolonged ethnic violence in the state.
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'Agriculture and dairy sectors protected under trade deal with US,' confirms govt
After India finalised trade deal with US, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that India has protected interests of sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors in trade deal with the US. "PM Modi has taken care of interests of animal husbandry, agriculture and dairy sectors...We declined the offer to join the RCEP, effectively avoiding an FTA with China," he added.
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06:02 pm Tuesday, 03 February, 2026
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After India finalised trade deal with US, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that India has protected interests of sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors in trade deal with the US. "PM Modi has taken care of interests of animal husbandry, agriculture and dairy sectors...We declined the offer to join the RCEP, effectively avoiding an FTA with China," he added.
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Afghan's Shinozada becomes 1st to hit 400+ runs in U19 WC 2026
Afghanistan U-19 batter Faisal Shinozada became the first player to score 400+ runs in the ongoing Under 19 World Cup 2026. The 17-year-old achieved the feat during the semi-final match against India, in which he scored 110 off 93. Shinozada has amassed 435 runs in six games in Under-19 World Cup, averaging 87 at a strike-rate of 107.14.
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05:57 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Afghanistan U-19 batter Faisal Shinozada became the first player to score 400+ runs in the ongoing Under 19 World Cup 2026. The 17-year-old achieved the feat during the semi-final match against India, in which he scored 110 off 93. Shinozada has amassed 435 runs in six games in Under-19 World Cup, averaging 87 at a strike-rate of 107.14.
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Man smokes inside crowded train despite objections by other passengers; video sparks criticism
A video of a man smoking inside a crowded coach of a train has sparked criticism reportedly after his act went unpunished despite being a punishable offence. The video showed the man lighting up his cigarette and smoking despite objections by other passengers. Criticising the act, social media users reacted, "Is Civic Sense Actually Dead?"
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05:55 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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A video of a man smoking inside a crowded coach of a train has sparked criticism reportedly after his act went unpunished despite being a punishable offence. The video showed the man lighting up his cigarette and smoking despite objections by other passengers. Criticising the act, social media users reacted, "Is Civic Sense Actually Dead?"
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Boss tells employee to 'increase her pain tolerance' over taking menstrual leave, she quits
A woman claimed on Reddit that her manager told her to "increase her pain tolerance" when she took a menstrual leave due to severe cramps. "He said 'even my wife gets periods, but she works'. I told him everyone has...different pain tolerance...and to which he said, 'Then increase your pain tolerance'," she said. The woman added that she has resigned.
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05:51 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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A woman claimed on Reddit that her manager told her to "increase her pain tolerance" when she took a menstrual leave due to severe cramps. "He said 'even my wife gets periods, but she works'. I told him everyone has...different pain tolerance...and to which he said, 'Then increase your pain tolerance'," she said. The woman added that she has resigned.
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BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh takes oath as new Manipur CM
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as the new Manipur Chief Minister on Wednesday after President Droupadi Murmu lifted the Presidentโs rule in the state. The Presidentโs rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025, after former Manipur CM N Biren Singh resigned due to ethnic violence in the state. The state assembly was suspended during the Presidentโs rule.
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06:12 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as the new Manipur Chief Minister on Wednesday after President Droupadi Murmu lifted the Presidentโs rule in the state. The Presidentโs rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025, after former Manipur CM N Biren Singh resigned due to ethnic violence in the state. The state assembly was suspended during the Presidentโs rule.
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KFC, Pizza Hut operator Devyani to fully own Biryani By Kilo
Devyani International, which runs KFC and Pizza Hut in India, said its board approved the acquisition of an additional 11.4% equity stake in Sky Gate Hospitality for about โน57.5 crore. Sky Gate operates brands including Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan. Upon completion of the transaction, Sky Gate will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Devyani International.
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06:05 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Devyani International, which runs KFC and Pizza Hut in India, said its board approved the acquisition of an additional 11.4% equity stake in Sky Gate Hospitality for about โน57.5 crore. Sky Gate operates brands including Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan. Upon completion of the transaction, Sky Gate will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Devyani International.
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Bill Gates denies allegations in Epstein files, says 'Regret every minute spent with him'
Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, during interview with 9 News Australia, denied allegations made in Epstein files that he cheated on his ex-wife Melinda by having sexual relationships with other women. "I was foolish to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein...I regret every minute I spent with him," he said, adding, "I never went to the island, I never met any woman."
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06:03 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, during interview with 9 News Australia, denied allegations made in Epstein files that he cheated on his ex-wife Melinda by having sexual relationships with other women. "I was foolish to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein...I regret every minute I spent with him," he said, adding, "I never went to the island, I never met any woman."
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We want to cut Russia off entirely: US Congressman McCormick
US Congressman Rich McCormick said US wants to cut Russia off entirely and make it hard for them to continue the ongoing war against Ukraine. McCormick stated that US also wants to get rid of Russian bullying in Europe. "It's incredibly important [for]...stability of that region. We certainly don't want Russia any closer to other NATO allies," he added.
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06:00 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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US Congressman Rich McCormick said US wants to cut Russia off entirely and make it hard for them to continue the ongoing war against Ukraine. McCormick stated that US also wants to get rid of Russian bullying in Europe. "It's incredibly important [for]...stability of that region. We certainly don't want Russia any closer to other NATO allies," he added.
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06:00 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Tamil Nadu registers over one lakh new cancer cases in single year
Tamil Nadu has registered more than one lakh new cancer cases in a single year for the first time. The latest figures for 2025 show 1,00,097 fresh cases in the state, raising concerns among health authorities about prevention, early detection, and treatment capacity. The upward trend has been consistent over the past five years.
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Tamil Nadu has registered more than one lakh new cancer cases in a single year for the first time. The latest figures for 2025 show 1,00,097 fresh cases in the state, raising concerns among health authorities about prevention, early detection, and treatment capacity. The upward trend has been consistent over the past five years.
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LS adjourned after Nishikant shows books alleging Gandhi family's corruption in the House
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made remarks against Congress and Nehru-Gandhi family. Dubey accused Gandhi family of "debauchery and corruption", referring to some books that he claimed contained damaging accounts about them. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi tried to quote a memoir by ex-Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane to criticise BJP.
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06:44 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made remarks against Congress and Nehru-Gandhi family. Dubey accused Gandhi family of "debauchery and corruption", referring to some books that he claimed contained damaging accounts about them. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi tried to quote a memoir by ex-Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane to criticise BJP.
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Next 20-25 years will be era of India: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to grow at 8-10%, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said. Speaking alongside Mukesh Ambani, Fink added that India is the country he would want to invest in. "I can clearly see 100 new Reliances coming up in the country," Ambani said.
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06:39 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to grow at 8-10%, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said. Speaking alongside Mukesh Ambani, Fink added that India is the country he would want to invest in. "I can clearly see 100 new Reliances coming up in the country," Ambani said.
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What is a 'tax year' under the new Income Tax law?
The Income Tax Act, 2025, replaced the old "previous year-assessment year" system with a single tax year. A tax year is defined as a 12-month period contained within a financial year, and it'll now be used for assessment of income. Government said using both "previous year" and "assessment year" earlier created confusion since they referred to two different financial years.
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06:36 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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The Income Tax Act, 2025, replaced the old "previous year-assessment year" system with a single tax year. A tax year is defined as a 12-month period contained within a financial year, and it'll now be used for assessment of income. Government said using both "previous year" and "assessment year" earlier created confusion since they referred to two different financial years.
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