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In US, Jaishankar underlines challenges of ‘excessive concentration’ of critical minerals

newsnow9February 5, 2026February 5, 202602 mins

New York/Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined the challenges of “excessive concentration” of critical minerals and the importance of de-risking supply chains through structured international cooperation. Addressing the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, Jaishankar also conveyed India’s support to the FORGE initiative…

Hyderabad Cricket’s Closed Door: When Selection Becomes a Statement of Stagnation

newsnow9February 5, 2026February 5, 202627 mins

Our Correspondent Hyderabad cricket seems trapped in a cycle it refuses to break. Cries of nepotism, allegations of corruption, and persistent questions over conflicts of interest have become background noise for an administration that appears increasingly insulated from accountability. The latest selection of the Hyderabad men’s U-23 squad for the CK Nayudu Tournament against Assam…

A surfeit of gyan at Parliament’s lit fest

Nagarjuna RaoFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 202626 mins

There is an old proverb about glass houses and stones. Parliament this week decided to test its structural integrity by adding another folk wisdom to the rule book – if you point one finger at the government, be prepared for the other side to point all five fingers and 150 books back at you. The…

Democratic Decorum Dented

Todays EditorialFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 202607 mins

Democracy is tested not only by the strength of its laws, but by the conduct of those entrusted to uphold them. On Wednesday, India witnessed a troubling convergence of four incidents across its highest political and constitutional spaces—each distinct in form, yet united by a common thread of eroding institutional decorum. Together, they raised an…

The Epstein Files and Their Veracity

Dr. Satyawan SaurabhFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026010 mins

The Epstein Files, being declassified by the US Justice Department, are not just an exposé of a criminal scandal; they raise serious questions about the transparency, accountability, and power structures of modern democracies. Six years after the death of Jeffrey Epstein—a name synonymous with financial opulence, political influence, and an international network of sexual exploitation—his…

What is iNAV, and how is it calculated?

newsnow9February 5, 2026February 5, 202619 mins

We’ve been talking about gold and silver ETFs in the Indian market (especially after that wild January 2026 premium crash), let’s break down iNAV in plain, easy language. “iNAV” think of it like checking the MRP or “fair price” of something before you buy it at a crowded market. First, Quick Recap: What is iNAV? NAV (Net Asset Value) is the true value of one…

Pandavas Hide Their Weapons on the Sameeka Tree

newsnow9February 5, 2026114 mins

When the sage Dhoumya instructed the sons of Pandu, he spoke to them of conduct, regulation, courtly decorum, the straight path of righteousness, and, above all, the virtues of humility and endurance in the service of others—virtues unfamiliar to princes born and raised amid honour and privilege. This counsel, though seemingly simple, was the final…

Sri Dattatreya (Datta Narayana) Temple, Badami, Karnataka

newsnow9February 5, 202605 mins

Badami Dattatreya Temple, also known as Datta Peetha, is located in the ancient town of Badami in the Bagalkot district, Karnataka. The temple is situated on a rocky hill close to the famous Badami Cave Temples and near Agastya Lake. The surroundings are calm and filled with natural rock formations, making it suitable for meditation…

Ishan Kishan seals top-order slot as India post 241/5 against South Africa in T20WC warm-up

newsnow9February 4, 202601 mins

Navi Mumbai: Ishan Kishan locked in his top-order slot with a 20-ball 53 as Indian batters made most of their only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup, scoring 240 for five after electing to bat here on Wednesday. Ishan, who struck 103 in the final T20I against New Zealand last week, came out…

BJP’s Y Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur chief minister; Kuki, Naga MLAs become deputy CMs

newsnow9February 4, 202609 mins

Guwahati: After nearly a year-long vacuum, a government in Manipur was installed on Wednesday with senior Meitei politician and BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh being sworn in as the chief minister. BJP’s Nemcha Kipgen, from the Kuki community, and Naga People’s Front MLA Losii Dikho, from the Naga community, took oath as deputy chief ministers,…