When you are the great-grandson of a prime minister, the grandson of a prime minister, the son of a prime minister and a de facto prime minister, it must be hard to accept being just Leader of the Opposition. Why does he not understand yet that when he insults Narendra Modi, he also insults the Prime Minister? But Rahul Gandhi is so obsessed with damaging the Prime Minister personally that he reduces every political point he wants to make to a personal attack on Modi. Our Prime Minister deserves full credit for the dignified tactics he used to achieve what, in the circumstances, are some major concessions. If Modi has remained prime minister for more than twelve years it is because ordinary Indians have seen their lives improve.

February 08, 2026 08:06 UTC

लेखक के बारे में अभिजात शेखर आजाद अभिजात शेखर आजाद नवभारत टाइम्स डिजिटल में असिस्टेंट न्यूज़ एडिटर हैं, जिन्हें पत्रकारिता में 16 वर्षों से अधिक का गहन अनुभव है। वे अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति (International Politics), वैश्विक कूटनीति (Global Diplomacy) और रक्षा रणनीति (Defense Strategy) के विशेषज्ञ माने जाते हैं।अभिजात ने अपने करियर में अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति चुनाव, रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध और मध्य पूर्व (Middle East) के भू-राजनीतिक संकटों का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण किया है। उनकी विशेषज्ञता केवल समाचार रिपोर्टिंग तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि वे जटिल अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों को भारतीय दर्शकों के लिए सरल और प्रभावी ढंग से समझाने के लिए जाने जाते हैं।प्रमुख उपलब्धियां और विशेषज्ञता:रक्षा और सैन्य विश्लेषण: राफेल डील से लेकर अत्याधुनिक मिसाइल टेक्नोलॉजी और वैश्विक शक्ति संतुलन पर सैकड़ों विश्लेषणात्मक लेख।चुनाव कवरेज: कई भारतीय लोकसभा चुनावों और प्रमुख वैश्विक चुनावों की ग्राउंड और संपादकीय रिपोर्टिंग।पुरस्कार: पत्रकारिता में उत्कृष्टता के लिए दो बार प्रतिष्ठित ENBA अवार्ड से सम्मानित।इंटरव्यू: वैश्विक नीति निर्माताओं, पूर्व राजनयिकों और रक्षा विशेषज्ञों के साथ विशेष संवाद।अभिजात का लक्ष्य वैश्विक घटनाओं के पीछे छिपे 'असली कारणों' को उजागर करना है, ताकि पाठक केवल खबर न पढ़ें, बल्कि उसके दूरगामी प्रभावों को भी समझ सकें।... और पढ़ें

February 08, 2026 07:53 UTC

A Calcutta-based research institute estimates that the SIR has inflicted a cumulative financial loss of nearly ₹2,000 crore on the families of the around 1.5 crore voters called for hearings. Given the assumption that those summoned came in teams of two, an average family would have lost ₹1,122 in daily earnings. Multiplied by 1.5 crore — the number of people summoned — the total income loss is estimated at ₹1,683 crore. Adding out-of-pocket expenses of ₹300 crore (assuming only ₹100 per head), the total financial loss comes to ₹1,983 crore. If all the attendees earned ₹260 a day, the total financial loss would be ₹1,080 crore.

February 08, 2026 07:51 UTC

Also read: Women gig workers go on strike to protest unfair policiesThe Gig & Platform Service Workers’ Union (GIPSWU), which is one of the few women-led gig workers’ unions in the country, called for a countrywide strike on February 3. Editorial | High and dry: On gig workers, social securityDuring the protest, women dressed in their Urban Company uniforms, covered their faces, afraid that their IDs would be blocked if they were identified. She used to run her own salon earlier and left it when she joined Urban Company due to the promise of flexibility. But the day after the protest, Urban Company issued a press statement that their partners’ earnings have increased. The press statement additionally said, “Urban Company continues to invest in partner enablement across safety, insurance, access to credit, long-term financial security, training and technology.

February 08, 2026 07:24 UTC

Centre-left Socialist candidate Antonio Jose Seguro is heavily favoured to defeat hard-right populist Andre Ventura in Portugal's runoff presidential election on Sunday (February 8, 2026), in a vote that will test the depth of support for Ventura's brash style of politics. Mr. Seguro, a longstanding Socialist politician, has positioned himself as a moderate candidate who will cooperate with Portugal's centre-right minority government, repudiating Ventura's anti-establishment and anti-immigrant tirades. In Portugal, the president is largely a figurehead with no executive power. One of his main targets has been what he calls excessive immigration, as foreign workers have become more conspicuous in Portugal in recent years. In March, the winner will replace centre-right President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who has served the limit of two five-year terms.

February 08, 2026 07:15 UTC





जागरण संवाददाता, जयपुर। राजस्थान के कोटा में शनिवार रात नौ बजे बाद कंपन के साथ एक तीन मंजिला भवन के गिर गया। इसके मलबे में दबकर एक युवक व महिला की मौत हो गई। दो दर्जन से अधिक लोग मलबे में दबे हुए थे, जिनमें से देर रात तक दस लोगों को बाहर निकाल लिया गया था। घायलों में चार की हालत गंभीर है।जिला कलक्टर पीयूष सामरिया ने बताया कि मलबे में अभी कुछ लोग दबे हैं। हालांकि इनकी सही संख्या बताना मुश्किल है। सूत्रों के मुताबिक, मलबे में छह से सात लोगों के और दबे होने की आशंका है। राज्य के शिक्षा मंत्री मदन दिलावर, भाजपा विधायक संदीप शर्मा व जिला कलक्टर पीयूष सामरिया मौके रहकर रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन पर निगरानी रख रहे थे। आसपास के लोगों ने बताया कि अचानक तेज आवाज के साथ भवन गिर गया। हादसे के बाद सुरक्षा कारणों से क्षेत्र में बिजली की आपूर्ति बंद की गई है। क्षतिग्रस्त भवन के पीछे एक तीन मंजिला मकान में पिछले कई दिनों से काम चल रहा था। प्रतिदिन ड्रिल मशीन और हैमर सहित अन्य मशीनें चलती रही थीं, जिससे क्षतिग्रस्त हुए भवन में तीन दिन से कंपन हो रहा था। शनिवार रात नौ बजे बाद अचानक भवन गिर गया।अलवर में खनन के दौरान सौ फीट गहरी खाई में गिरा पोकलेन ऑपरेटरअलवर में खनन के दौरान पहाड़ का एक हिस्सा ढह जाने से पोकलेन मशीन और उसका ऑपरेटर करीब सौ फीट गहरी पानी से भरी खाई में गिर गया। खाई में गिरा ऑपरेटर बिहार के बक्सर का रहने वाला है।

February 08, 2026 07:13 UTC

Afghanistan are in a tough group in this T20 World Cup, but they are taking it as a challenge. With just two teams progressing to the Super Eights from each group, Afghanistan face an uphill task in Group D with New Zealand and South Africa being the favouritesto advance. ADVERTISEMENT“In a World Cup, you don’t get things easily, it’s always very tough and that’s the beauty of T20 cricket. “You have to keep that belief in yourself and keep pushing yourself, as we had done in the 2024 World Cup, where we beat big teams. I think the confidence is there, but it’s just about making sure we do the right things at the right time,” he added.

February 08, 2026 07:13 UTC

-भड़ास तक अपनी बात, खबर, सूचनाएं, किसी खबर पर अपना पक्ष, लीगल नोटिस इस मेल के जरिए पहुंचाएं : [email protected] -भड़ास दो दशक से भरोसे का नाम है. अगर खबर भेजने वाले अपने नाम पहचान को गोपनीय रखने का अनुरोध करते हैं तो उनकी निजता की रक्षा हर हाल में की जाती है और उनके भरोसे को कायम रखा जाता है. -भड़ास की तरफ से किसी जिले में किसी भी व्यक्ति को नियुक्त नहीं किया गया है. कुछ एक जगहों पर अपवाद को छोड़कर. इसलिए अगर कोई खुद को भड़ास से जुड़ा हुआ बताता है तो उसके दावे को संदिग्ध मानें और पुष्टि के लिए भड़ास को मेल भेजकर पूछ लें.

February 08, 2026 07:07 UTC

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February 08, 2026 07:00 UTC

The 16th FC has significantly changed the share which all states were getting during the term of the 15th FC from 2021-26. Of the grants for rural local bodies, Assam will receive Rs 14,580 crore during the next five fiscal years, Kerala Rs 3,308 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 16,930 crore and Bengal Rs 28,203 crore. Of the grants for urban local bodies, Assam will get Rs 3249 crore, Kerala Rs 16,683 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 25,069 crore, and Bengal Rs 22,023 crore. Of this, Assam will get Rs 5,825 crore, Kerala Rs 2,580 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 11,314 crore and West Bengal Rs 9,158 crore. Message for statesApart from the grants and awards, the 16th FC seems to have sent a message to the states.

February 08, 2026 06:58 UTC

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February 08, 2026 06:55 UTC

Brad Arnold, founder and lead vocalist of American rock band 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, nine months after revealing that he had kidney cancer, the group said on Sunday. Taking to Instagram, the band shared a joint statement, penning an emotional tribute to Arnold. “With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47,” they wrote. ADVERTISEMENT“With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer,” the note further reads. Formed in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, 3 Doors Down rose to fame in 2000 after the release of the song Kryptonite, written by Arnold.

February 08, 2026 06:47 UTC

“The way I was playing in the Ranji Trophy, I was captaining (Hyderabad) as well, so I wanted to keep myself calm and I was only thinking about how I can put pressure and attack. Without any preparation you cannot take the field, it is a World Cup after all." You have to be mentally ready a lot, especially when you are playing in a World Cup. “As I am playing regularly for India, I know how I have to prepare myself for the format and what mindset to keep. “He just had a little tummy upset, but I am sure he will show his magic in the next match,” Siraj said.

February 08, 2026 06:46 UTC

A total of 15 people were pulled out of the debris after a three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthan's Kota on Saturday night, of which two died, officials said on Sunday. Eight of the injured are undergoing treatment, while five have been discharged after primary care, they said. "In total, 15 people were taken out of the debris. While two have died, some of the injured were discharged after treatment. Divisional Commissioner Anil Agarwal said some new construction work was going on in the neighbourhood, which might have caused the building collapse.

February 08, 2026 06:46 UTC

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February 08, 2026 06:34 UTC