Celina urges PM Modi to bring her brother, held in UAE, back home

Actress Celina Jaitly urged PM Narendra Modi to bring back her brother, Major (Retd) Vikrant Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE since 2024. She said, "A soldier of our country is in a foreign jail without prosecution...My request to Modiji is to please bring this soldier back." The MEA was recently ordered to provide Vikrant with legal aid.
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03:36 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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K'taka cabinet approves use of ballot papers for panchayat polls instead of EVMs

The Karnataka Cabinet approved a proposal to conduct the upcoming rural local body elections, including Zilla Panchayats and Taluk Panchayats, using paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs). Notably, the State Election Commission has already opted for using ballot papers for the upcoming election in five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
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03:35 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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What is Claude Opus 4.6, Anthropic's new AI model?

US-based AI company Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.6, its most capable model to date, improving reasoning, coding, and enterprise workflows over Opus 4.5. It features a beta one-million-token context window for processing extremely large inputs and coordinated AI-agent support. The model is available through Claude platforms, the Claude API, and major cloud services for professional use.
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News By: Garima Garg
03:54 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Court can't compel a woman: SC as it allows ending 18-year-old's pregnancy

Supreme Court has allowed termination of pregnancy of an 18-year-old sexual assault survivor in Maharashtra who is 30-weeks pregnant. The bench stated that the Court cannot compel any woman to complete her pregnancy if she's otherwise not intending to do so. "Ultimately...denominator is that the child is illegitimate and the mother does not want to bear the child," it said.
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03:51 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 175(80) in Under-19 World Cup final, smashes 15 sixes

India's 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175(80) in Under-19 World Cup 2026 final against England. He smashed 15 fours and 15 sixes. Sooryavanshi has broken the record for smashing most sixes in an innings in Under-19 ODIs. He also recorded the highest score by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history. India have scored 305/4 in 35 overs so far.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
03:50 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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50% checked planes show repetitive defects; IndiGo tops list: Govt

Aviation authorities flagged 377 aircraft for repeated technical issues after reviewing 754 planes operated by six Indian airlines since January 2025, government data showed. Air India and IndiGo accounted for the highest number of such cases. MoS for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the aviation regulator conducted 3,890 surveillance inspections and 56 regulatory audits.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:49 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Emergence of Muslim parties not a healthy trend for India: Ex-VP Ansari

Former Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari said the emergence of Muslim parties is not a healthy trend for India. “In a democracy, you don’t function on...colour of...skin. You function on the principle that all are equal,” he said. However, he added citizens cannot prevent it, noting that just as Sikhs and Christians can have parties, Muslims too can form one.
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04:13 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Work continues: Peskov after 2nd round of peace talk in Abu Dhabi

After the second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide Dmitry Peskov said, "The work continues." He added, "The work is constructive and at the same time very complicated. It will continue." Following the talks, both nations agreed to a prisoner exchange of 314 people, the first such swap in five months.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:11 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Interest rates to remain low for long period of time: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the key policy rates will remain at low levels for a long period of time. However, he added that the decision to lower the rates even further remains with the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee. RBI on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% after making a 25 bps cut in December 2025.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
04:10 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Fractal Analytics IPO's high valuations reflect AI scarcity premiums: Analysts

AI startup Fractal Analytics's upcoming IPO will command steep valuations at the upper end of its price band, according to analysts. "At the upper band of ₹900, valuations look expensive…this reflects a scarcity premium for a listed AI platform," Swastika Investmart said. Notably, Fractal Analytics has cut its IPO size by 42%, reducing it from ₹4,900 crore to ₹2,834 crore.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
04:25 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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What is the case in which Rajpal Yadav has surrendered before Tihar jail?

Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered before Tihar jail authorities on Thursday in connection with his conviction in cheque bounce cases. In 2010, Rajpal took a ₹5-crore loan from a firm to make 'Ata Pata Laapata', with a commitment to repay ₹8 crore, but failed to do so. The firm further alleged that seven cheques issued towards the settlement payment bounced.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:21 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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China backs Cuba amid tensions with US

China has expressed support for Cuba's sovereignty after US labeled the island's socialist government a security threat. "China firmly supports Cuba...opposes unwarranted interference by external forces, and rejects any attempt to deprive the Cuban people," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said. Earlier, US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in relations with Cuba.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:20 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Scarcely believable, this kid is incredible: Bhogle on Sooryavanshi’s 175(80)

Speaking about India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's knock of 175(80) in the ongoing Under 19 World Cup Final against England, commentator Harsha Bhogle said, "What I saw today was scarcely believable. This kid, and he is a kid, is simply incredible." Notably, Sooryavanshi, 14, smashed 15 sixes and 15 fours during his knock in the match being played in Harare.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:31 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Why supply chain risk management is now a growth function

Supply chain risk is no longer limited to disruptions; it directly impacts revenue, margins and customer trust. Volatility in suppliers, logistics, geopolitics and demand variability exposes businesses to stockouts and cost spikes. Structured risk management uses scenario planning, supplier diversification and real-time visibility to protect continuity.
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Why robotics in Indian healthcare faces adoption limits

Robotics in Indian healthcare promises precision and efficiency but faces cost, infrastructure and skill constraints. High capital expenditure, low utilisation rates and limited reimbursement, slow ROI for hospitals. Without integration into clinical workflows and outcomes-based models, robotics remains under-deployed. Scalable adoption depends on affordability, training ecosystems and use cases.
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Clashes erupt outside Yunus' residence 6 days before B'desh polls

Violent clashes erupted outside Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' residence in Dhaka on Friday, six days before the general election. The protesters were demanding the implementation of the Ninth National Pay Scale and chanted 'there is no rice in the stomach'. The police fired water cannons, tear gas, and sound grenades to disperse the crowd.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:59 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Another bread-earner: AAP slams BJP as Delhi biker dies after falling in pit

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj criticised the CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government after the death of a biker who fell into a deep pit on an under-construction road in Janakpuri. He said, "Just another innocent bread-earner." He added, "This tragedy was waiting to happen. Inspite of complaints, this death trap was not properly barricaded to prevent loss of lives."
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:58 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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India record highest-ever total in an Under-19 World Cup final

India posted a total of 411/9 against England in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 final in Harare. It's the highest-ever total in an Under-19 World Cup final. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi top-scored in the innings with 175(80), while captain Ayush Mhatre scored 53(51). The previous highest total (253/7) in an Under-19 World Cup final was registered by Australia against India in 2024.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
05:14 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Trump shares video depicting Barack Obama, his wife Michelle as apes

US President Donald Trump shared a video depicting former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes. In the video, Trump shared conspiracy theory that Dominion Voting Systems helped Democrats rig the 2020 presidential election and briefly depicted Obamas with their faces superimposed on apes. This has triggered a backlash, with Democrats calling him out for being racist.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
05:13 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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Rupee records best week in 3 years after India-US trade deal

The Indian rupee logged its best weekly performance in more than three years, closing at 90.6550 per dollar on Friday, up 1.4% for the week, according to Reuters. However, it was down 0.3% for the day. The weekly gains were driven largely by India and the US announcing a trade deal after months of negotiations.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:02 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026

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