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Forget Studying Abroad? Why Indian Students Are Rejecting Foreign Universities (31% Drop!)

Recent government figures show a significant decline in the number of Indian students heading overseas for higher education. According to data shared by the Ministry of Education in Parliament, the number of Indians travelling abroad for studies fell from 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025 - a…

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Udit Narayan Accused of ‘Medical Betrayal’ - First Wife Says Her Uterus Was Removed Without Consent

Renowned Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan is facing a fresh controversy after his first wife, Ranjana Narayan Jha, filed a formal police complaint alleging that her uterus was removed without her knowledge or consent during a medical visit nearly three decades ago - an accusation that has shocked both fans…

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‘The intimate and the epic’: the best way to understand India is to travel by train

Being a passenger in this vast country is ‘a full-blooded immersion in the local’, says the novelist whose latest protagonist is lured by the romance of the rails

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Noida, then Janakpuri, now Rohini: A trail of 3 deaths expose NCR’s deadly civic crisis

Deaths caused by administrative negligence in the National Capital Region refuse to stop. After the death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta in an excavation pit in Noida and Kamal Dhyani in a sewer pit in Delhi’s Janakpuri, another life has been lost – this time, 32-year-old migrant worker Birju Kumar, who…

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Abhishek Sharma Likely to Miss India’s Second World Cup Game Against Namibia Due to Illness

On the eve of India’s T20 World Cup clash against the USA at Wankhede Stadium, opener Abhishek Sharma looked in devastating form, taking the attack to the bowlers and showcasing why he is among the top-ranked T20I batters. However, the 24-year-old is now expected to miss India’s second World Cup…

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Feud Over Sunjay Kapur’s Estate Escalates as Delhi High Court Issues Notices

The legal battle over the estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur has intensified, with his mother, Rani Kapur, moving the Delhi High Court to challenge the validity of a family trust named after her. She has alleged that the trust was fraudulently constituted and used to unlawfully transfer her assets.

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Beyond Silicon Valley: India and UAE are building a new human-centric AI model

India and the UAE are forging a powerful AI alliance in 2026, prioritising human-centric development for social welfare and equitable growth. The strategic partnership focuses on shared values. It aims to leverage AI for societal benefit through joint infrastructure, workforce development and ethical governance frameworks to set a global precedent.

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5 People Who Supported Rajpal Yadav Financially After He Surrendered at Tihar Jail

On 5 February 2026, veteran Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail in Delhi in connection with a long-running cheque bounce and debt case amounting to nearly ₹9 crore. His emotional plea that he had “no money and no one to help” struck a chord across the entertainment industry…

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Feb 11, 2026 : Indian team to play a T20 World Cup match in ‘very poor’ air?

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium in central Delhi. The stadium is one of the venues of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. The Indian men’s team is scheduled to play a match against Namibia at the stadium tomorrow.

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Inside Jagannath Temple: 500 Cooks Feeding 100,000 Devotees Daily - Is This Even Possible?

Before sunrise touches the shores of Puri, the fires are already burning. Inside the sacred complex of Jagannath Temple, one of the oldest continuously functioning temple kitchens in the world begins its daily miracle. By noon, tens of thousands of devotees will sit together on the temple grounds, sharing the…

Times Life

66 stations, 98 daily calls, 80% station officers unrecruited: Inside Delhi’s fire service crisis

Delhi’s population is now estimated at 3.4 crore. The city’s fire service, however, runs on just 3,312 sanctioned posts, and even those are far from filled.

Newslaundry

Watch Video: Ex-army man steps in to help woman who was about to miss her train due to Delhi traffic

We’re always told that small acts of kindness can change someone’s entire day. This viral video from Delhi proves exactly that. One thoughtful move by an ex-army man turned a stressful moment into a story of relief for a woman who was moments away from missing her train because of…

Times Life

How Much Gold Can You Legally Keep at Home in India? What the Law Really Says

Gold in an Indian home is never just gold. It is a mother’s wedding bangles locked away for decades, a chain bought during a good harvest, a pair of earrings gifted quietly by a grandmother “for your future.” Yet the moment news breaks about an income-tax raid or gold seizure,…

Times Life

Outcry after 25-year-old motorbike driver dies falling into deep unmarked pit in Delhi

Police accuse a subcontractor and a labourer of seeing the man lying in the pit but failing to inform authorities

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Newslaundry

BJP govt said Delhi logged 200 ‘clean’ days in 2025. So why did this winter feel this bad?

On paper, the capital’s air seemed to be improving.

The Independent UK

Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup

Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

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Three DJB Engineers Suspended After 25-Year-Old Biker Dies in Janakpuri Construction Pit

The Delhi government on Friday suspended three Delhi Jal Board (DJB) engineers after a 25-year-old motorcyclist died after falling into an uncovered construction pit in west Delhi’s Janakpuri area.

Newslaundry

Feb 6, 2026: ‘Very poor’ air at Qutub Minar as funds to clean up Delhi's air remain unspent

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, we visited the Qutub Minar. The closest CPCB monitoring station showed the AQI as 138, but our air quality monitor put the number at 305 – in the ‘very poor’ category. This toxic reality comes despite available resources.

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Delhi Police Warn Against Paid Promotions Spreading Panic Over ‘Missing Girls’

Delhi Police on Friday cautioned social media users against spreading false narratives about a surge in missing girls in the national capital, stating that such claims were being amplified through paid promotions. The police warned that strict action would be taken against individuals creating panic for monetary gain.

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

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Delhi Reports Lower Missing Persons Cases in January 2026 Compared to Previous Years

The number of people reported missing in Delhi in January 2026 was proportionately lower than in previous years, according to data shared by the Delhi Police. The figures indicate a decline not only compared to recent monthly trends but also against concerns raised earlier this year.

Newslaundry

Who killed Faizan? Over 5 years later, CBI finally has names

The riddle is finally solved. The CBI has named two elusive cops from the Delhi Police who allegedly let Faizan, a 23-year-old Muslim youth, die during the 2020 Delhi riots after beating him up and forcing him to sing Vande Mataram and the national anthem. The CBI has now found…

Newslaundry

What the ‘murder’ of Washington Post means for India

Pranshu Verma, the Washington Post’s Delhi bureau chief, learned on Wednesday that his contract was being terminated. He was among nearly 300 editorial staffers laid off as Jeff Bezos gutted the newspaper’s newsroom – a purge that has almost ended the Post’s presence in South Asia.

Times Life

What Science Knows About the 2013 Floods, And What It Doesn’t About Kedarnath

In June 2013, Uttarakhand witnessed destruction on a scale that reshaped both geography and memory. Days of relentless rain triggered cloudbursts, landslides, and a sudden glacial lake outburst that sent a violent mix of water, rock, ice, and debris racing through the Mandakini valley. Entire settlements vanished. Roads and bridges…

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Gujarat hopes blown away by ferocious Delhi hitting

Gujarat's Australian trio's hopes of reaching the final of India's Women's Premier League have evaporated in a blizzard of boundaries for Dehli Capitals.

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