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Tamil, Telugu Bilingual film Ramam Raghavan to release on February 21
Chennai, Feb 8: Actor-turned-director Dhanraj Koranani's bilingual film, 'Ramam Raghavam', featuring himself and actor Samuthirakani in the lead, will now release on February 21, its makers announced on Saturday.
People voted for change in Delhi, says Priyanka Gandhi
Wayanad, Feb 8: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday congratulated all the winners of the Delhi Assembly elections where the BJP demolished the AAP to return to power after nearly three decades, saying the people had voted for change.
Repo rate cut: Know about your savings on home loan
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a 25 basis points rate cut in the repo rate which is a big relief for those who have taken a loan (especially a home loan).
Police investigating after teenager with gunshot wound arrives at Sydney hospital
Sydney, Feb 8: Sydney police have launched an investigation after a teenager arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound.
Swati Maliwal jabs Kejriwal by invoking 'Draupadi Cheer Haran' in social media post
New Delhi, Feb 8: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday posted a photo of 'Draupadi Cheer Haran' from the Mahabharata as her mentor and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal lost the Assembly election and the ruling party was ousted from power in Delhi.
Davis Cup heroes Sasikumar, Ramanathan, Karan receive wild cards for Delhi Open
New Delhi, Feb 8: Former World No. 31 Lloyd Harris and 2019 Wimbledon Boys' Singles champion Shintaro Mochizuki will be among the top 8 seeds at the 2025 Delhi Open, an ATP Challenger 75 event returning for its fifth edition at the DLTA Complex from February 10-16.
Despite flop show in Delhi, Congress takes comfort in AAP's defeat
New Delhi, Feb 8: Another abysmal performance by the Congress in Delhi has reconfirmed that the party has been rejected completely by the very same voters – Dalits and Muslims - who gave the party 15 years of rule from 1998 to 2013.
England's white-ball cricket has been way off from where it was under Morgan and Bayliss, says Hussain
New Delhi, Feb 8: Former captain Nasser Hussain said for quite some time England's white-ball game was "way off where it was" under Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss, who led the side to the 2019 Men's ODI World Cup triumph on home soil.
FA Cup: New look Villa 'want to do best' vs Tottenham, says Digne
Birmingham, Feb 8: Lucas Digne says Aston Villa will be doing all they can to overcome Tottenham Hotspur and progress in the FA Cup when the two sides meet at Villa Park on Sunday with a place in the fifth round at stake
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is unrecognizable in the first look from her new series 'Gram Chikitsalay'
Mumbai, Feb 8: Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is known for her performances in projects like "Guilty", "Ray", and "Monica, "O My Darling". Now, the actress has taken over a new adventure as she has joined the cast of the forthcoming series, "Gram Chikitsalay".
Jana Shakti is paramount: PM Modi thanks voters for BJP's resounding victory
New Delhi, Feb 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep gratitude to the people of Delhi for the BJP's decisive victory in the Assembly elections, asserting that his government will spare no effort in enhancing the quality of life for the city's residents.
Human side of Narendra Modi really interesting: Lex Fridman ahead of podcast with PM
New Delhi, Feb 8: Artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman on Saturday expressed a keen desire to connect with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “human side” in an upcoming podcast.
How clinical and meticulous planning, execution got India its second U19 Women's T20 WC title
New Delhi, Feb 8: People generally think that titles in today's professional team sports are won through dedication and well-thought-out strategies.
'AAPda-free' Delhi will now become 'Viksit': Union Ministers laud 'historic' election triumph
New Delhi, Feb 8: Union Ministers congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday for its decisive lead in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking a historic return to power after 27 years.
We humbly accept people's verdict: Kejriwal concedes defeat, congratulates BJP
New Delhi, Feb 8: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat as election results showed the BJP securing a clear majority in the Delhi Assembly elections.
'Azaad' actor Aaman Devgan goes back to school to spend an evening full of nostalgia
Mumbai, Feb 8: Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgan recently stepped into Bollywood with Abhishek Kapoor's "Azaad". The newbie actor recently visited his former school, Jamnabai Narsee for their event Quinteseence.
Diksha slips to Tied-14th while rookie Avani makes cut on pro debut
Rabat, Feb 8: Diksha Dagar slipped to T-14th at the end of the second round of the Lalla Meryem Cup after rounds of 71-73. She is 2-under for two rounds at the Par-73 course at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam.
Bengal factory blast: Questions raised on fate of 'green firecracker cluster' proposed two years back
Kolkata, Feb 8: In the wake of the blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Kalyani in West Bengal's Nadia district on Friday afternoon leaving four individuals dead so far, questions have started surfacing over the fate of the “Clusters of Green Firecrackers Factories,” which was proposed by the state government almost two years back after a similar blast at another illegal firecrackers factory at Egra in East Midnapore district in May 2023 killed nine people.
Mpox deaths in Africa exceed 100 since beginning of 2025
Addis Ababa, Feb 8: A total of 107 people have died in the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa since the beginning of 2025, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Tata Motors unveils registered vehicle scrapping facility in Guwahati
Guwahati, Feb 8: Tata Motors on Saturday launched its registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) here that has the capacity to safely dismantle up to 15,000 end-of-life vehicles annually, using sustainable and environmentally conscious processes.
What to say on Kejriwal's doom: Gaurav Bhatia on AAP's setback in Delhi polls
New Delhi, Feb 8: BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia took a dig at former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, saying he won't comment on the person who saw his political decline on Saturday.
Northeast Australian region warned to prepare for more major flooding
Sydney, Feb 8: Major flood warnings have again been issued for Australia's northeast as torrential rain returns to the region.
New initiatives to boost water security in the Mediterranean
Valletta, Feb 8: The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has launched a strategy to ensure a stable water supply for households, farmers and local businesses in the region, Malta's Environment Ministry has said in a statement.
RBI hints further steps to ensure liquidity, US tariff uncertainties to cool off soon
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has always focused on ease of credit and will take further steps to ensure that enough liquidity remains in the banking system as there is "room for improvement", Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Saturday, adding that US-related tariff uncertainties will cool off in the coming months.
Victory slogans for Delhi's giant slayer Parvesh Verma; family members jubilant
New Delhi, Feb 8: Parvesh Verma, the BJP candidate from the New Delhi constituency, secured a significant victory in Delhi Assembly elections, defeating the AAP's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal by a margin of over 3,000 votes.
Beginning of the end for AAP, asserts BJP's Hitesh Jain
Mumbai, Feb 8: BJP Mumbai Vice President Hitesh Jain has asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing the beginning of its downfall following the BJP's decisive victory in the elections. He emphasised that the results signal a new political chapter for Delhi while marking a major setback for Arvind Kejriwal's party.
Ranbir Kapoor wraps up recording special voice-over for 'VD12' starring Vijay Deverakonda
Mumbai, Feb 8: Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor, who was last seen in the blockbuster movie 'Animal', has wrapped up the recording session for Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming movie 'VD12'.
Rashmi Desai opens up about the directors she wants to work with
Mumbai, Feb 8: Rashmi Desai has been a part of numerous television shows during her tenure. However, just like any other TV actor, she also aspires to work with some of the best directors from Bollywood.
People of Delhi rejected AAP's 'politics of lies': BJP MP Rekha Sharma
New Delhi, Feb 8: Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, reacting to the Delhi election results, said on Saturday that the people of the national capital rejected the Aam Aadmi Party's “politics of lies”.
Zambian President vows commitment to peace efforts in Congo
Lusaka, Feb 8: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is committed to collaborating with other African leaders to foster peace, security and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior government official said.
South Korean Foreign ministry welcomes Trump, Ishiba's commitment to North Korea denuclearisation
Seoul, Feb 8: The South Korean foreign ministry on Saturday welcomed the United States and Japan's recent summit meeting where the leaders of the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
Israeli forces prepare to receive three more hostages being released by Hamas
Jerusalem, Feb 8: The Israeli Defence Forces on Saturday afternoon said that the country's Air Force has completed its preparations to receive the abductees returning to Israel from the Gaza Strip.
Fiscal, monetary policies are working in tandem to boost economic growth: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 8: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government's monetary and fiscal policies are working in tandem and would further benefit the growing economy with the robust Budget and recent RBI decisions.
Rajkummar Rao congratulates Jeet Adani on his wedding full of love
Mumbai, Feb 8: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who had a great run at the box-office in 2024, has congratulated Jeet Adani, the son of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, on his wedding with Diva Shah.
'I got caught in the moment,' admits Konstas on form slump after Test debut
Brisbane, Feb 8: Rising Australian star Sam Konstas has admitted that he got “caught in the moment” during his whirlwind Test debut against India, as he made his return to Shield cricket on Saturday.
Hope Tarvinder Singh will work for constituency: Sisodia after accepting defeat in Jangpura
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 48 seats, while the AAP is trailing with 22 seats, with two bigwigs of the AAP -- Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia -- trailing in their respective seats. Sisodia accepted defeat and congratulated the winning BJP candidate.
Brand Kejriwal wilts under Modi Magic
New Delhi, Feb 8: Brand Arvind Kejriwal which has wielded immense influence in the past three Delhi Assembly elections and also swept the city civic elections, has wilted under the PM Narendra Modi-led campaign.
NFHS-5 data more scientific, reliable than flawed Global Hunger Index: BJP
New Delhi, Feb 8: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) -5 (2019-21) is more scientific and reliable for assessing India's food security progress than the flawed Global Hunger Index (GHI), which is more trusted by the Congress, said the BJP on Saturday.
'PM Modi and BJP can't defeat us in this lifetime': Kejriwal's old video goes viral as he and AAP face crushing defeat
New Delhi, Feb 8: In a stunning blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), party chief Arvind Kejriwal's boastful 2023 claim in a video has resurfaced and gone viral following the party's devastating loss in the Delhi Assembly elections, including his own crushing defeat in the New Delhi constituency.
South Sudan declares mpox outbreak with first case confirmed
Juba, Feb 8: South Sudan confirmed its first mpox case, with authorities pledging heightened vigilance to prevent further transmission.