Mamata announces salary hike and schemes for women, ASHA workers
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced key financial boosts for women and health workers. Under the ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme, monthly aid for women has been increased by ₹500, while ASHA workers will see a salary hike. The measures take immediate effect and could impact millions across the state.
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Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced key financial boosts for women and health workers. Under the ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme, monthly aid for women has been increased by ₹500, while ASHA workers will see a salary hike. The measures take immediate effect and could impact millions across the state.
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Easy electric kettle cleaning tips to remove limescale
Over time, regular use of electric kettles can lead to limescale build-up, reducing efficiency and causing unpleasant odours. Proper cleaning not only improves performance but also extends the kettle’s lifespan. Learn simple yet effective ways to keep your electric kettle clean and odour-free, along with key precautions to ensure it remains safe and hygienic for daily use.
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Over time, regular use of electric kettles can lead to limescale build-up, reducing efficiency and causing unpleasant odours. Proper cleaning not only improves performance but also extends the kettle’s lifespan. Learn simple yet effective ways to keep your electric kettle clean and odour-free, along with key precautions to ensure it remains safe and hygienic for daily use.
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Analyse speeches of Congress PMs, they had no idea or vision: PM
PM Narendra Modi said if the speeches of Congress PMs are analysed one would see that they had no ideas, vision or plan. “A significant part of our energy is being spent on correcting the mistakes of the past...It takes great effort to erase the image that was created in the minds of the world during that period,” PM said.
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PM Narendra Modi said if the speeches of Congress PMs are analysed one would see that they had no ideas, vision or plan. “A significant part of our energy is being spent on correcting the mistakes of the past...It takes great effort to erase the image that was created in the minds of the world during that period,” PM said.
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Developed nations removing illegal immigrants, here efforts being made to save them: PM Modi on TMC
Taking a dig at West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her case in Supreme Court, PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha said, "Even the most developed nations are removing illegal immigrants from their countries." "However, here, there is undue pressure on the courts to protect these infiltrators in efforts to save them. How will our youth forgive them," he added.
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Taking a dig at West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her case in Supreme Court, PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha said, "Even the most developed nations are removing illegal immigrants from their countries." "However, here, there is undue pressure on the courts to protect these infiltrators in efforts to save them. How will our youth forgive them," he added.
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Several labourers feared dead after explosion at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya
Several labourers are feared dead after an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday. One injured worker has been taken to a nearby primary health centre. The blast occurred in the Thangsku area during morning hours. Police have sought help from State Disaster Response Force to carry out rescue operations.
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Several labourers are feared dead after an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday. One injured worker has been taken to a nearby primary health centre. The blast occurred in the Thangsku area during morning hours. Police have sought help from State Disaster Response Force to carry out rescue operations.
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I was almost out of breath when he was in 90s: Aaron's mother on his U-19 WC semi ton
India U-19 opener Aaron George's mother Preethi reacted to his 115(104) in Under-19 World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan. "I was almost out of breath when he was in his 90s," she said. "I was...tensed all these days as he was not playing his A game. Every time he bats, I get tense. I could feel my heart pound," she added.
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India U-19 opener Aaron George's mother Preethi reacted to his 115(104) in Under-19 World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan. "I was almost out of breath when he was in his 90s," she said. "I was...tensed all these days as he was not playing his A game. Every time he bats, I get tense. I could feel my heart pound," she added.
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Those talking of 'mohabbat ki dukan' are raising 'Modi teri kabar khudegi' slogans: PM Modi
During his speech in the Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi said, "'Modi teri kabar khudegi (Modi your grave will be dug)' slogans reflect hatred in the Opposition's heart." "I am working to strengthen this country, but Congress is working to dig my grave. Those who raise slogans of 'Mohabbat ki dukan' are saying 'Modi ki Kabar Khudegi'," he added.
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During his speech in the Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi said, "'Modi teri kabar khudegi (Modi your grave will be dug)' slogans reflect hatred in the Opposition's heart." "I am working to strengthen this country, but Congress is working to dig my grave. Those who raise slogans of 'Mohabbat ki dukan' are saying 'Modi ki Kabar Khudegi'," he added.
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Pre 2014 was phone banking era, politicians got crores via call: PM
PM Narendra Modi said the period before 2014 was a "phone banking" era, politicians used to call, and crores of rupees used to be given to them. "Poor people used to be insulted in banks. More than 50% population hadn't seen...doors of...banks," PM Modi added. "Billions of rupees were given on the phone calls of Congress leaders," he stated.
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PM Narendra Modi said the period before 2014 was a "phone banking" era, politicians used to call, and crores of rupees used to be given to them. "Poor people used to be insulted in banks. More than 50% population hadn't seen...doors of...banks," PM Modi added. "Billions of rupees were given on the phone calls of Congress leaders," he stated.
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None of us received our paychecks: Intrepid Studios ex-employee
'Ashes of Creation' developer Intrepid Studios abruptly shut down, laying off its entire team after founder Steven Sharif resigned amid internal conflict. Speaking on layoffs, Intrepid Studios ex-Head of Marketing Margaret Krohn said, "On January 31, we were all informed via a confusing email that we would be laid off...In the end, none of us are receiving our final paychecks."
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06:33 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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'Ashes of Creation' developer Intrepid Studios abruptly shut down, laying off its entire team after founder Steven Sharif resigned amid internal conflict. Speaking on layoffs, Intrepid Studios ex-Head of Marketing Margaret Krohn said, "On January 31, we were all informed via a confusing email that we would be laid off...In the end, none of us are receiving our final paychecks."
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Passports to be issued to camels in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to issue passports for millions of camels in an effort to document ownership and bring transparency to a market valued at around $13 billion annually. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said the initiative aims to "raise productivity efficiency in the sector and build a reference database for camels".
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Saudi Arabia has announced plans to issue passports for millions of camels in an effort to document ownership and bring transparency to a market valued at around $13 billion annually. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said the initiative aims to "raise productivity efficiency in the sector and build a reference database for camels".
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In pics: Venues for T20 World Cup 2026
T20 World Cup 2026 will be held across eight venues in India and Sri Lanka. In India, matches will be held at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kolkata's Eden Gardens, Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium(Chepauk), Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium and Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy, and Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium and Sinhalese Sports Club are venues in Sri Lanka.
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T20 World Cup 2026 will be held across eight venues in India and Sri Lanka. In India, matches will be held at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kolkata's Eden Gardens, Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium(Chepauk), Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium and Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy, and Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium and Sinhalese Sports Club are venues in Sri Lanka.
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Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers to go on nationwide strike on February 7
Gig worker unions representing Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers have called for a nationwide strike on Saturday, February 7. App-based transport workers are expected to go offline for at least six hours, demanding government intervention to enforce minimum fares. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union alleged that platforms arbitrarily set fares despite Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
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Gig worker unions representing Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers have called for a nationwide strike on Saturday, February 7. App-based transport workers are expected to go offline for at least six hours, demanding government intervention to enforce minimum fares. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union alleged that platforms arbitrarily set fares despite Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
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Congress name remembered for deals like Bofors: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi said parties like Congress, TMC, Left and DMK have ruled at the Centre and in states for decades but they're primarily known for corruption. "Today when we talk about trade deals we talk with pride, during their (Opposition's) time Bofors was mentioned when deals were discussed...Opposition has only worked to fill their pockets," he added.
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PM Narendra Modi said parties like Congress, TMC, Left and DMK have ruled at the Centre and in states for decades but they're primarily known for corruption. "Today when we talk about trade deals we talk with pride, during their (Opposition's) time Bofors was mentioned when deals were discussed...Opposition has only worked to fill their pockets," he added.
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16 dead, several trapped after blast in illegal coal mine in Meghalaya
At least 16 labourers have died and several others are feared trapped in a blast in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, police said on Thursday. "The exact number of labourers present inside the mine at the time of the explosion is yet to be ascertained," police added.
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At least 16 labourers have died and several others are feared trapped in a blast in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, police said on Thursday. "The exact number of labourers present inside the mine at the time of the explosion is yet to be ascertained," police added.
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PM Modi takes dig at Gandhi family, says 'They stole surname of a Gujarati man'
Taking a dig at Congress and Gandhi family during his speech in Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi said, "Stealing is their legacy, they even stole a Gujarati man's surname. They stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname." During the speech, PM Modi said that his government's dream of Viksit Bharat has now become people's resolution.
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Taking a dig at Congress and Gandhi family during his speech in Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi said, "Stealing is their legacy, they even stole a Gujarati man's surname. They stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname." During the speech, PM Modi said that his government's dream of Viksit Bharat has now become people's resolution.
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PM criticises Rahul over 'traitor' remark, says 'Insult to Sikhs'
PM Narendra Modi criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu a "traitor". "Congress’ yuvraj called an MP a traitor. This shows how arrogant they've become...This is an insult to all Sikhs," PM Modi said. "It was an expression of deep hatred of Congress for...Sikh community...He's an MP whose family made sacrifices for...nation," he stated.
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PM Narendra Modi criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu a "traitor". "Congress’ yuvraj called an MP a traitor. This shows how arrogant they've become...This is an insult to all Sikhs," PM Modi said. "It was an expression of deep hatred of Congress for...Sikh community...He's an MP whose family made sacrifices for...nation," he stated.
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Iceland Cricket troll Pakistan over potential ouster within 3 hours of T20 World Cup
Iceland Cricket have trolled Pakistan over their potential ouster from T20 World Cup within three hours. "In the event that Pakistan lose to...Dutch, that will be the first time a team has ever been knocked out of a World Cup in the first three hours of the tournament," Iceland Cricket wrote. "Iceland can't stop trolling pakistan," a fan commented.
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Iceland Cricket have trolled Pakistan over their potential ouster from T20 World Cup within three hours. "In the event that Pakistan lose to...Dutch, that will be the first time a team has ever been knocked out of a World Cup in the first three hours of the tournament," Iceland Cricket wrote. "Iceland can't stop trolling pakistan," a fan commented.
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Stokes shares pic of his bruised and cut face, says 'You should see state of cricket ball'
England Test skipper Ben Stokes took to his Instagram Stories to share a picture of his bruised and cut face. "You should see the state of the cricket ball," Stokes wrote. He was hit by the ball on the right side of his face while he was standing on the side with his teammates while training.
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England Test skipper Ben Stokes took to his Instagram Stories to share a picture of his bruised and cut face. "You should see the state of the cricket ball," Stokes wrote. He was hit by the ball on the right side of his face while he was standing on the side with his teammates while training.
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Malaika Arora, Talwiinder Sidhu perform ahead of RCB-DC WPL final
Punjabi singer Talwiinder Singh Sidhu and actress Malaika Arora performed ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the BCA Stadium in Gujarat’s Vadodara on Thursday. DC are playing their fourth consecutive WPL final, while RCB are appearing in their second final.
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Punjabi singer Talwiinder Singh Sidhu and actress Malaika Arora performed ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the BCA Stadium in Gujarat’s Vadodara on Thursday. DC are playing their fourth consecutive WPL final, while RCB are appearing in their second final.
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Nehru saw 35 crore Indians as a problem: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that former PM Jawaharlal Nehru considered 35 crore Indians a problem. "In a speech during her visit to Iran, Indira Gandhi said, 'When someone asked my father [Nehru] how many problems he has, he answered 35 crore'. At that time, the country’s population was 35 crore," PM Modi stated.
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Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that former PM Jawaharlal Nehru considered 35 crore Indians a problem. "In a speech during her visit to Iran, Indira Gandhi said, 'When someone asked my father [Nehru] how many problems he has, he answered 35 crore'. At that time, the country’s population was 35 crore," PM Modi stated.
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