Russia-Ukraine war: Fresh round of trilateral peace talks rescheduled; Zelenskyy announces new dates amid territorial deadlock

File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) A second round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States on a US-drafted plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine will now take place on February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, announcing a delay from…

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16th Finance Commission retains 41% tax share for states; pushes output-linked spending and fiscal discipline

Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission has recommended retaining states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes at 41 per cent, while pitching for outcome-based spending, greater transparency in tax devolution data and stronger fiscal discipline at the state level. The panel said there is…

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Mamata Banerjee moves Supreme Court against Bengal SIR; Election Commission and state poll body made parties in case | India News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state, PTI reported on Sunday. Banerjee filed the petition on January 28, naming the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Chief Electoral Officer…

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Union Govt’s University Townships & Girls Hostels: Boost for Jharkhand Education & Industry | Ranchi News

Ranchi: Youths and academicians welcomed the Union govt’s announcement of support to the states in setting up of five university townships in the vicinity of major industrial and logistic corridors. The academic zones would consist of universities, colleges, research institutions, skill centres and residential complexes. Besides female students welcomed the proposed girls’ hostel to be…

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Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman outlines Viksit Bharat roadmap for NBFCs, flags restructuring of PFC and REC

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday laid out the government’s vision for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) under the Viksit Bharat framework, outlining clear targets for credit expansion and technology adoption as part of the Union Budget exercise.Speaking in the Lok Sabha during her Budget speech, Sitharaman said…

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UCO Bank SO recruitment 2026-27: Registration ends tomorrow for 173 posts; direct link to apply here

UCO Bank SO recruitment 2026-27: UCO Bank has already started the online registration process for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) and Generalist Officers for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. The registration window is set to close tomorrow, February 2, 2026. As per the official notification, a total of 173 vacancies will be filled through this…

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‘Stars are exploiting the system,’ says Imran Khan slamming actors burdening a film with huge fees, says Aamir Khan has never done that: ‘He’s never going to say give me Rs 60 crore’ – Exclusive |

Imran Khan may have taken a sabbatical from the movies, but he’s completely well updated with everything that’s happening around. Not to mention, he’s always been very candid and honest about his opinions. The actor who has never been allured by stardom also never followed the formulaic route and what he was told to do…

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What is FAFO parenting and why parents are talking about it

There’s a shift happening in parenting styles, with many embracing the ‘Fool Around and Find Out’ (FAFO) philosophy. By letting kids experience the ramifications of their actions in a safe environment, parents are prioritizing experiential learning over traditional lecturing. This strategy nurtures independence and self-regulation. FAFO parenting stands for “Fool Around and Find Out.” The…

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