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Some days feel like they’re made for you, and this is one. The Moon supports your public image, and Jupiter adds a touch of luck, so you may receive honour and respect in society, even through a simple compliment or public appreciation.Still, the day carries a strange mix. Happiness sits beside confusion. You might second guess yourself, then suddenly feel sure again. Don’t worry, it’s just Mercury pulling your thoughts in two directions.Love and Relationship:You may appear calm, but your mind keeps calculating. That can make your partner feel you’re distant. Speak plainly. A small heartfelt line during dinner can…

Sebi New Delhi, Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the ‘fit and proper person’ framework governing market intermediaries, aiming to bring greater procedural clarity and fairness to the regulatory process.In its consultation paper, Sebi has suggested amendments to Schedule II of the Intermediaries Regulations, 2008, which deal with the ‘Fit and Proper Person’ criteria applicable to intermediaries, their key management personnel (KMPs), and persons in control. Under this, the regulator has proposed to clearly codify the right to a hearing, refine the scope of disqualifying events, and reduce regulatory uncertainty for applicants and intermediaries. The regulator…

Srinagar, Feb 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday stated in the Legislative Assembly that the de-addiction OPD services are functional in all 20 districts of Union Territory. It added that IPD services are available in all nine Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), catering to both male and female patients.These details were provided in response to a starred question raised by MLA Devyani Rana on existing government-run/government-aided and empanelled private/NGO run drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres.In reply, the government said that drug de-addiction services are being strengthened across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the Health & Medical…

Suriya, Dhanush, Nayanthara and Arya in stills from ‘Soorarai Pottru, ‘Vada Chennai,’ ‘Aramm,’ and ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’ | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Tamil Nadu government, on Thursday (January 29, 2026), announced the winners of the State government’s Film Awards for the years 2016 to 2022. The awards honour the best actors, filmmakers, and technicians under 32 different categories.Actors Vijay Sethupathi (for Puriyatha Puthir) and Keerthy Suresh (Paambhu Sattai); Karthi (Theeran Adhigaram Ondru) and Nayanthara (Aram); Dhanush (Vada Chennai) and Jyothika (Chekka Chivantha Vaanam); R. Parthiban (Oththa Seruppu Size 7) and Manju Warrier (Asuran); Suriya and Aparna Balamurali (both for Soorarai Pottru); Arya…

New Delhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said the opposition parties walked out of the Rajya Sabha during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address as the government has made up its mind that both leaders of opposition (LoPs) will not be allowed to speak. Flanked by opposition leaders of the Upper House, Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said the Modi government has made up its mind that both LoPs, he and Rahul Gandhi, will not be allowed to speak either in the Lok Sabha…

University officials said once land is transferred, the process becomes irrevocable, which has caused hesitation among some institutionsJAMMU: University of Kashmir (UoK)’s latest BEd Admission notification, which limits applications to only two private colleges, has led to large-scale de-affiliation of nearly 55 colleges, with far-reaching consequences for employment, private higher education and Kashmir’s ability to attract students from outside Jammu and Kashmir.According to the notification issued by UoK for the 2025-2027 session, only two colleges are recognised by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and have invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to two-year BEd programmes.Professor C L Vishen,…

Brooklyn’s anchor tattoo, originally featuring the word “Dad” to honor David Beckham, was altered with three nondescript shapes/ Image: X Brooklyn Beckham has taken another public step that appears to underline the ongoing rupture with his parents, after covering up a tattoo dedicated to his father, David Beckham. Photographed in Los Angeles alongside his wife, Nicola Peltz, the 26-year-old was seen with the word “Dad” erased from an anchor tattoo on his right arm, replaced by three nondescript shapes. The tattoo had previously featured the words “Dad” and “Love you Bust,” “Buster” being David Beckham’s long-standing nickname for his eldest…

External affairs minister S Jaishankar NEW DELHI: The “historic” India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing and will be completed very soon, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said as he concluded his “productive and positive” visit to the US, thanking counterpart Marco Rubio for his hospitality.Jaishankar said on X that the deal opens up a new phase in India-US bilateral ties, with vast possibilities for the relationship, signalling renewed high-level engagements in the next few months.“Our critical mineral cooperation is advancing rapidly. Expect engagement on strategic issues, defence and energy in the coming days. Overall, a strong…

Kolkata: Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not giving land for border fencing, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday all border fencing related work will be completed within 45 days after BJP comes to power in Bengal, after the coming assembly polls.Calling 2026 as the year “parivartan” in Bengal, Shah gave a clarion call for formation of “Sonar Bangla” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying time has come when the corrupt Trinamool Congress government will be ousted.“Infiltration is an issue related to our national security. The infiltrators are taking the employment of our…

Thousands of people in the southwestern Belgorod region are without power, heating and water for the second time in a month after Ukrainian airstrikes Tuesday night damaged energy infrastructure, with emergency crews scrambling to restore utilities to customers amid subzero temperatures. Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said early Wednesday that 12 missiles and three drones had struck the city of Belgorod over the past 24 hours, damaging facilities critical to the functioning of the region’s power grid. Another 19 missiles and 104 have struck the wider region since Tuesday. “Our power crews are trying to address the situation as quickly as possible…