North-East Scotland Reels Under Extreme Weather Swings
From Blizzards to Relentless Rain North-east Scotland has been grappling with an unusual chain of extreme weather events, transitioning rapidly from heavy snowfall to persistent rainfall. The first ten days of 2026 witnessed intense snowstorms across the region, causing widespread disruption. However, conditions shifted quickly, with continuous rainfall replacing snow
Gold, Silver Extend Decline as Dollar Strength Pressures Bullion
Markets Cool After Record Rally Gold and silver prices continued their downward slide on Friday, extending losses from the previous session as a stronger U.S. dollar and aggressive profit-booking weighed heavily on the precious metals market. The decline comes after an extraordinary rally that pushed both metals to record and
BMW F 450 RR Spotted: TVS Apache Rival or New BMW Sportsbike?
A mysterious new sportsbike based on the BMW F 450 GS platform has been spied testing, sparking speculation it could be a BMW F 450 RR or TVS Apache RR 450 collaboration. The fully-faired prototype hints at aggressive track-focused design to challenge TVS’s upcoming Apache RR 450 in the 400-500cc
UAE Schools Set 12-Day Ramadan Holiday with Shortened Days in 2026
UAE schools have announced a 12-day holiday period for Ramadan 2026, alongside shorter school days to accommodate the holy month. Ramadan is expected to begin around February 17 or 18 and end March 18 or 19, with schools adjusting timings like 8:30 AM to 1:15 PM during fasting hours. Holiday
Malayalam Actress Anju Krishna Among 8 Arrested in Chennai Drug Bust
Chennai police arrested eight individuals, including Tamil-Malayalam actress Anju Krishna and assistant director Vincy Nivetha, in a major drug bust in Valasaravakkam on February 5, 2026. The Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit seized methamphetamine, ganja, and drug paraphernalia during the raid, which targeted a gathering of film industry professionals. Raid Details and
Benzema Hattrick Keeps Al Hilal Clear at the Top of Saudi Pro League
Karim Benzema marked his Al Hilal debut with a stunning hattrick in a 6–0 demolition of Al Akhdoud, widening their lead in the Saudi Pro League and ramping up pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. The dominant win underlined Al Hilal’s title charge while highlighting how Benzema’s controversial switch from
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Release Date, Price, and Key Specs for India
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is shaping up as a major 2026 flagship, expected to launch in September alongside the Pro model, with India availability shortly after. Leaks point to refined cameras, battery upgrades, and a possible foldable variant, while the standard iPhone 18 may slip to 2027 due to
RCB Women Secure 2nd WPL Title: Patil Dedicates Triumph to Mandhana Amid Anushka’s Celebrations
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women repeated their WPL glory by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the 2026 final on February 5 at Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium, chasing a record 203 with skipper Smriti Mandhana’s explosive 87 off 41 balls. Spinner Shreyanka Patil dedicated the win to Mandhana for
Supreme Court Safeguards Justice, Curbs Rape Law Misuse in Consensual Cases
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling clarifying that married women cannot invoke rape charges based on false marriage promises in consensual relationships, addressing growing concerns over legal misuse. This decision reinforces the need for genuine application of criminal laws. Ruling Details A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna
Modi Firmly Shields Constitution, Exposes Congress Hypocrisy in Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful defense of India’s Constitution and marginalized communities during his recent Rajya Sabha speech, boldly calling out Congress’s alleged insults and dynastic failures. His remarks resonate as a strong commitment to national progress and social justice. Key Highlights Modi accused Congress of disrespecting the
