16th Finance Commission: Are federal transfers moving from support to performance?

Trumpiana: Oh, Canada! Build walls, not bridges

Kylie Young grabs attention at WM Phoenix Open in summer frock

Jack Bech’s girlfriend Kylie Young used the WM Phoenix Open to quietly own the offseason, sharing sundress and golf-day looks that stood out while the Las Vegas Raiders regroup from a 3-14 year. From Phoenix to Aspen and Raiders game days, her Instagram keeps building a separate highlight reel around the rookie wide receiver.

Cabinet clears major highway projects: CCEA okays Rs 11,000cr for upgrades

The Centre has greenlit over Rs 11,000 crore in highway projects across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana. These crucial upgrades, including road widening and new four-lane stretches, aim to significantly boost freight movement and regional connectivity. Projects on NH-160A in Maharashtra, NH-56 in Gujarat, and NH-167 in Telangana are set to enhance industrial links and slash travel times.

One LED light glitches at wedding venue, electrician shot dead in Gurgaon

An electrician, Barkat, was fatally shot at a wedding in Gurgaon after an LED light malfunctioned, leading to an argument with the groom, Amandeep. While Amandeep allegedly fired the first missed shot, an associate, Harsh, is accused of firing the fatal bullet from behind. The victim, a father of three, was a resident of Mathura.

Happy Maha Shivratri 2026: Top 50 wishes, messages, and quotes

Maha Shivratri offers a unique, quiet devotion, symbolizing faith, strength, and surrender. Millions observe this night of prayer and reflection, with many fasting and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. The festival provides a much-needed pause in busy lives, reminding devotees of inner peace and the enduring power of faith, offering comfort and hope.

Do jism, ek jaan? No thanks: How Gamophobia is changing the language of love

Gamophobia, the fear of commitment or marriage, is a growing concern, extending beyond simple jitters to a deep-seated emotional resistance. This phenomenon, fueled by increased choice, individualism, and witnessing relationship breakdowns, is prompting individuals to question traditional marital structures and redefine what love and commitment entail in the modern world.

Second bomb scare in 24 hrs: IndiGo Kolkata–Shillong flight gets threat note

4 family members die after consuming methanol ‘mistaken for liquor’

Armadas near Tehran: Why US is signalling war but not pulling the trigger

Fans link Offset’s Valentine flex to Cardi B–Diggs split

Cardi B’s fans are dragging her from lavish rose-petal Valentines with Offset to a teary breakup tour and Stefon Diggs’ growing legal chaos, breaking down the viral tweet, old Super Bowl tension, messy Instagram comments, new court dates, and why so many now think she is spending Valentine’s Day heartbreakingly alone with a newborn son in her arms this year.

Himanshi Khurana gets Rs 10cr threat email: FIR filed against foreign-based gangster

Nagarjuna on rejecting Rehman Dakait role in Dhurandhar, praises Akshaye Khanna

Ever since Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar hit theatres, the film has been the talk of the town. While Akshaye Khanna turned into an overnight internet sensation with his menacing act as Rehman Dakait, recent rumours claimed that the role was initially offered to Nagarjuna — and that the South superstar had turned it down.

Russia killed opposition leader Navalny using dart frog toxin, 5 European nations say

Five European nations confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, accusing the Russian state. Laboratory analysis detected epibatidine, a powerful poison not naturally found in Russia. The countries will report Moscow to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for an alleged breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Operation Hawkeye: US forces conduct strikes on over 30 IS targets in Syria

US forces have intensified pressure on ISIS in Syria with 10 strikes hitting over 30 targets, including infrastructure and weapons depots, between February 3-12. This follows earlier strikes and is part of Operation Hawkeye, a retaliatory response to a deadly December ambush. Over 50 terrorists have been neutralized, with hundreds of precision munitions deployed to degrade ISIS capabilities.