Times of India

Joel Embiid is probable for the Philadelphia 76ers' February 2, 2026, game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to right ankle management. The team is cautiously handling his workload, prioritizing postseason health. Despite past absences, Embiid has performed well when available, and his presence is crucial for the Sixers' playoff aspirations.

Ann Michael Maye kicked off Super Bowl 2026 week with a viral workout post as the Patriots prepare to face the Seahawks. From supporting Drake Maye at key playoff moments to launching her NBC Sports Boston show, Ann’s rise mirrors New England’s return to the sport’s biggest stage.

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), which is headquartered at McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, said the award is a profound honour for Tibetan society. Although the Grammy spread cheer in this hill town, celebrations are on hold as the Dalai Lama is in Karnataka. American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright received the award on his behalf.

J&K has no NLU at present but the demand for it to be located in Jammu gained traction after CM Omar said last year that it would come up in Kashmir’s Budgam. Omar has rejected the recent BJP demands, calling the controversy “politically motivated” and pointing out that there were no protests in the Valley when Jammu was given both an IIT and an IIM.

On Jan 6, Punjab Police detained a minor in Pathankot on charges of spying and for allegedly sharing confidential information via social media to terror agencies, ISI, and Pakistan military officers. The detention prompted a statewide alert for similar espionage activities involving children. Under Operation Trashi-I, security forces have engaged in four encounters with terrorists in the past fortnight.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be dealing with a lot in their lives but it seems, the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end's ex girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, has been in the news again after she allegedly dissed their high profile relationship. This is the second time since Halloween 2025 that Kayla Nicole has been accused of it. The high profile couple have remained silent.

GIFT Nifty surged by nearly 800 points before paring some gains, indicating a widespread relief-driven rally across markets. The rise followed remarks by US President Donald Trump that Washington would lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%.

A Turkish tech executive has been indicted for defrauding venture capitalists of $7 million in seed money. Gokce Guven allegedly used false financial statements and fabricated documents to secure investments for her fintech company, Kalder Inc. The proceeds were then used to obtain an O-1A "extraordinary ability" visa through similar misrepresentations.

With this deal, India bags a place among countries facing one of the lowest tariff rates from the Donald Trump administration. Incidentally, the 18% tariff rate is lower than Pakistan’s 19%, Indonesia’s 19%.

The current NHL trade rumors center on New York Rangers player Artemi Panarin, who wants to sign a contract extension before he joins another team, which includes the Kings, Capitals, and Red Wings as potential suitors. The Nashville Predators are currently searching for a new general manager while they consider trading Ryan O'Reilly, Michael Bunting, Michael McCarron, and Nick Perbix before the March 6 trade deadline.

Deepak Kumar, who intervened to protect a Muslim shopkeeper from Bajrang Dal members, has gained significant online fame. Despite facing FIRs for assault and intimidation, Kumar remains resolute, stating he would defend humanity again. The incident has drawn national attention and sparked a debate on religious tolerance and vigilantism.

Another player has taken down LIV Golf. No, they do not anticipate another professional following the footsteps of Patrick Reed and Brooks Koepka. He tweeted along with a graphic, which read, “Disappointingly, I sustained an injury". While both seasoned golfers may have a valid reason for missing the Riyadh event, it’s quite concerning that it happened at this particular time.

Donald Trump has claimed that the trade deal has been agreed after India has agreed to reduce tariffs on US goods to zero, committed to stop buying Russian crude and step up oil purchases from America, and potentially Venezuela.

Trump had imposed a 50% tariff on India, 25% of which were for crude oil imports from Russia. Trump administration officials have repeatedly claimed that India’s crude purchase from Russia helped finance the latter’s war against Russia.

Detroit Red Wings legends built substantial fortunes from their careers. Nicklas Lidstrom and Sergei Fedorov boast net worths of $100 million. Chris Chelios holds $80 million, while Steve Yzerman also achieved great financial success. Henrik Zetterberg's net worth is estimated at $20 million. These stars earned millions through salaries and contracts, becoming financial powerhouses.

The Union Budget has reduced the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas education and medical remittances from 5% to 2% under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). This move is expected to provide immediate financial relief to Indian families supporting students abroad, easing their upfront cash burden amidst rising international education costs.

The India-US trade deal comes days after India and the EU announced what both sides called the 'mother of all' trade deals. While European Union is India's largest trading partner as an economic bloc, US continues to be the single largest trading partner.