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Bill Belichick, known for his no-nonsense approach to football, surprises fans by showing a softer side in his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. The legendary coach gifts Hudson a romantic bouquet of roses, revealing a more affectionate aspect of his personality. Belichick's professional life remains intense as he embarks on new endeavors.

Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, and Eru Matsumoto won Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for 'Triveni' at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Tandon, donning a silk salwar suit, represented her Indian roots. She expressed gratitude, attributing their success to the support of many, aiming to resonate peace and healing through their music.

Soren’s JMM-led alliance recently retained Jharkhand’s 81-member State Assembly, the first time in the history of Jharkhand that the same leader has won back-to-back elections

Indians have poured money into cryptocurrencies in recent years despite the country's tough regulatory stance and steep trading taxes.

80% of the heart attacks are preventable, says chief cardiologist Dr. P. Ramesh Babu

“If there is a tribal person, who is supposed to become tribal affairs minister, the person should be made the Minister for the empowerment of the upper caste community,” he added

Two Indian students in their 20s died, and two others were hospitalized with serious injuries after their car struck a tree in County Carlow, Ireland. The accident occurred early Friday. The Indian Embassy in Dublin is providing support to the victims’ families.

Indian fugitive Joginder Gyong, a terror group kingpin, was captured in the Philippines and deported to India after months of surveillance. Delhi and Haryana Police, in collaboration with central agencies, played significant roles in tracking and apprehending him. His involvement in criminal syndicates and terror networks is under investigation.

President Trump has imposed significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China in response to issues such as illicit fentanyl and illegal immigration. The move has led to swift retaliation from these nations, with Canada and Mexico expressing a sense of betrayal and preparing to implement counter-tariffs.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the new income tax bill, set to be presented in Parliament, will modernize the IT Act for the 21st century. The aim is to make the tax system simpler for taxpayers to navigate independently while widening the tax base.

The students who confronted the Minister said that outsiders led by a local Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) leader threatened them for organising Saraswati Puja on the institute campus

Former YSRCP leader Vijaya Sai Reddy, after announcing his retirement from politics and resigning from the Rajya Sabha seat, met Ms. Sharmila on January 30 at her residence.

Milkipur, a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, has been a tough electoral landscape for the BJP, where it has only won once in the past 33 years.

India's Deep Ocean Mission received a significant boost with a Rs 600 crore allocation for the Samudrayaan project. This initiative includes sending a manned submersible to explore ocean depths. Additionally, Rs 1,329 crore has been allocated to Mission Mausam to enhance weather and climate forecasting capabilities using advanced technologies.

JDU's Sanjay Jha defends the Union Budget provisions for Bihar, stating it addresses long-pending demands. He highlights significant support like central aid for flood-affected Kosi region, Makhana Board for fox nut farmers, a greenfield airport, and a national agro-tech institute as major boosts for the state.

Indian Railways anticipates a 16% rise in passenger revenue for the 2025-26 financial year, driven by increasing demand for AC3 class and premium trains like Vande Bharat. Passenger earnings' contribution to total revenue is expected to rise, providing flexibility for attracting more cargo.

A recent caste survey in Telangana reveals that Backward Classes (BC) make up 56.33% of the state's population, including BCs among minorities. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute 17.43% and 10.45% respectively. The comprehensive and unprecedented survey was conducted across 1.12 crore households.