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Delhi businessman beaten to death with helmets by delivery boys; family seeks probe into friend's role

IANS | February 4, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A shocking incident has come to light in the national Capital on Wednesday where a 36-year-old businessman, Shivam Gupta, who had gone to a party late at night, was allegedly beaten to death a few days ago with helmets by delivery agents. His family is now demanding a probe into the possible involvement of his friend in the incident.

Congress MP’s ‘economy under mortgage’ charge over India-US trade deal

IANS | February 4, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) As India and the United States have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will slash its tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent, Congress on Wednesday slammed the government and said that under the name of a trade deal, it has mortgaged the entire Indian economy.

Two terrorists killed in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Udhampur (Lead)

IANS | February 4, 2026 2:23 PM

Jammu, Feb 4 (IANS) Two terrorists were killed on Wednesday in an ongoing gunfight with the joint security forces in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

India nears Naxal-free milestone as security forces enter final phase

Vicky Nanjappa | February 4, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) As the March 31 deadline approaches, Naxalism is in its last stages. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said that India will be naxal-free by March this year. He said that they have two options -- surrender or be killed.

Sikh Sardar can never be traitor: Sirsa condemns Rahul Gandhi's remark on Bittu

IANS | February 4, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday blasted Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his "traitor" remark on Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and said that a "Sikh Sardar can never be a traitor".

India's farmers and dairy sector have been protected in US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the interests of India's farmers have been protected in the India-US trade deal, as agricultural and dairy products are out of its ambit.

SC pulls up ED, CBI over delay in Anil Ambani-led RCOM loan fraud probe

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over an “unexplained delay” by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in probing alleged large-scale bank loan frauds linked to Reliance Communications Ltd (RCOM), its group companies, and promoter Anil Ambani, involving public funds estimated at Rs 40,000 crore.

'Raging health crisis': AAP MP raises alarm in RS over 'widespread' food adulteration

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday highlighted the severe issue of food adulteration in the country, describing it as a raging health crisis that poses grave risks, particularly to children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

Oppn’s duty is to ensure truth reaches people: Priyanka Chaturvedi on Rahul Gandhi's LS row

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A fresh political storm erupted on Wednesday over Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha, with Opposition leaders accusing the ruling dispensation of stifling democratic debate and misusing parliamentary rules.

EU deal drove US to sign deal with India, Modi-Trump friendship helped: Mark Mobius

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Billionaire investor Mark Mobius said on Wednesday that India’s recent trade engagement with the European Union played a key role in pushing the United States to speed up its own deal with India.

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Delhi businessman beaten to death with helmets by delivery boys; family seeks probe into friend's role

Congress MP’s ‘economy under mortgage’ charge over India-US trade deal

Two terrorists killed in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Udhampur (Lead)

India nears Naxal-free milestone as security forces enter final phase

Sikh Sardar can never be traitor: Sirsa condemns Rahul Gandhi's remark on Bittu

India's farmers and dairy sector have been protected in US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

SC pulls up ED, CBI over delay in Anil Ambani-led RCOM loan fraud probe

'Raging health crisis': AAP MP raises alarm in RS over 'widespread' food adulteration

Oppn’s duty is to ensure truth reaches people: Priyanka Chaturvedi on Rahul Gandhi's LS row

EU deal drove US to sign deal with India, Modi-Trump friendship helped: Mark Mobius

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