2 min readKochiFeb 9, 2026 06:09 PM IST Putting an end to a month-long intense legal battle, which delayed the movie’s release indefinitely, the producers of director H Vinoth’s Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan have decided to withdraw the writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), challenging its decision to refer the...
3 min readNew DelhiFeb 9, 2026 05:55 PM IST Shark Tank India judge Kanika Tekriwal recently disclosed that she battled cancer, leaving her co-judges Aman Gupta and Vineeta Singh shell-shocked. In response to a pitch on CBD or Cannabidiol (CBD) oil in the latest season’s Episode 24, the 35-year-old recalled being diagnosed at 21. “I...
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128113475,imgsize-788481,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-02-09t172852.jpg" alt="Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail" title=" Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail The blast that tore through a Shia mosque...
Researchers have discovered a new species of dragonfly from Kerala and named it Lyriothemis keralensis, recognising the State’s exceptional biodiversity. The species was recorded from Varapetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, where it inhabits vegetated pools and irrigation canals within well shaded pineapple and rubber plantations. The study was conducted by Dattaprasad Sawant of the...
President Murmu Advocates for Fintech Innovation and Gender Justice at Black Swan Summit, EconomictimesB2B Published On Feb 9, 2026 at 05:24 PM IST President Droupadi Murmu attended the Black Swan Summit in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on February 6, 2026. The summit, organized by the Government of Odisha in collaboration with the Global Finance and Technology Network,...
The Punjab government is launching ‘Blue Cross’ veterinary medicine stores in six districts starting February 8, 2026, to make animal healthcare more affordable and accessible for livestock farmers. These stores, located within government veterinary polyclinics, will offer diagnosis, treatment, and medicines under one roof, aiming to reduce financial burdens and strengthen the rural economy. The...
Andhra Pradesh Union Budget 2026-27: Opportunities for MSMEs and Infrastructure Development in Visakhapatnam, EconomictimesB2B Published On Feb 9, 2026 at 04:49 PM IST Industry bodies FAPCCI, VCCI, and AP Chambers have welcomed the Union Budget, anticipating significant growth opportunities for Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Visakhapatnam, due to its focus on MSMEs, infrastructure, and industrial development....
NEW DELHI: Is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) being edged out of India’s most ambitious fighter aircraft programme? As the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project enters a decisive phase, questions are growing over whether India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter will be developed primarily by private industry, marking a potential shift away from HAL’s traditional dominance in...
Škoda Auto India has expanded its retail and service network in Punjab by opening two new customer touchpoints in Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur. This expansion, in partnership with Krishna Auto Sales Pvt. Ltd., brings Škoda Auto India‘s total presence in Punjab to 10 touchpoints and is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its nationwide network,...
Representational image NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday termed the siphoning of over Rs 54,000 crore through digital arrests as nothing short of “robbery or dacoity” and directed the Centre to formulate a standard operating procedure (SoP) to tackle such offences.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya...
