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Malik thora galti ho gayi: DJ plays Microsoft Teams meeting sound at office party, sparks manager meme frenzy

An office party video is going viral. A DJ played the Microsoft Teams ringtone, a sound many dread. This unexpected mix with a popular meme line

CBFC Chief Prasoon Joshi Breaks Silence on Toxic Controversy

Toxic stars KGF fame Yash in the lead. Geetu Mohandas is its director.

Dia Mirza Joins This Was 2016 Trend, Rekindles RHTDM Memories With Maddy

Along with the pictures, Dia wrote a caption reminding fans of how the film has stayed close to people's hearts for years and asked them to name

Mrunal Thakur, Dhanush wedding rumours: Truth behind all reports

Mumbai: Social media has been buzzing with one big question lately are Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush getting married? The rumour mill went into overd

CJI lays foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Uttar Pradesh

Chandauli: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday, January 17, laid the foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Utta

EPFO to Allow PF Withdrawals via UPI From April 2026

New Delhi: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is set to allow members to withdraw their provident fund balances directly into their

BJP is expanding as political space of other parties shrinking in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Riding on the momentum from its strong showing in the November 2024 assembly elections, the BJP has further expanded its footprint in Mah

Woman killed after tree falls on her car south of Wollongong as winds and rain batter NSW coast, thousands warned to stay indoors; all you need to know

A woman has died in New South Wales after a tree branch fell on her car. The incident occurred on Macquarie Pass during severe weather. Emergency

Quote of the day by William Wordsworth: What we need is not the will to believe

Quote of the Day invites readers to reflect on how they engage with ideas, traditions and information. Rather than promoting belief without scrut

New year resolution for 2026: save Indias bees

At a time when Indias native pollinators are declining, and the government is toying with ideas like genetically modified insects, ordinary citiz

Kerala takes responsible investment pitch to Davos, Rajeeve to lead team

Kerala is set to showcase its strengths at the World Economic Forum in Davos. A delegation will highlight the state's commitment to sustainable a

Fresh unrest in Murshidabad, police resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

Superintendent of Police, Murshidabad said that there were blockades put up by mobs which have been cleared after police action.

Why Payroll Modernization Has Become a Strategic Imperative for Global Enterprises

Payroll platforms on the way to digital transformation and modernization

Not regular activity: MEA clarifies India did not participate in 'BRICS Naval Exercise'

India clarified that the 'BRICS Naval Exercise' was a South African initiative, not a regular BRICS activity, with India not participating. The d

Body of 33-year-old man found in pond in UPs Amethi

Amethi: The body of a 33-year-old man was recovered from a pond in the Sangrampur area here on Saturday, police said. The deceased has been ident

PCB set to announce early start for Australia series due to weather conditions

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to announce an early start to the three-match T20 series against Australia later this month due to the

PM Modi Flags Off Indias 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper Train From Malda

Malda, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya

How health goes beyond the body | Lit for Life workshop

Priti Chawla emphasises fitness and health through a holistic approach that seamlessly aligns mindful living with physical workouts

Hyderabad Police Impose Traffic Curbs at Chowmahalla Palace

To ensure smooth flow of traffic, the Hyderabad police will restrict roads for all types of vehicular movement from 2 pm to 11 pm near Chowmahall

Watch | Bengaluru Metro fares highest in India, reduce prices or face mass protest: Tejasvi Surya

Six children among 14 killed in road accident due to fog in Pakistan's Punjab

A tragic accident occurred in Pakistan's Punjab province. A truck carrying 23 passengers, mostly a family, fell from a bridge in Kot Momin. Dense

12 held for selling Chinese Manja worth Rs 1.88 lakh in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as 12 people were arrested on Friday, January 16, for selling Chinese Manja worth Rs 1.88 lakh in Hyderabad and the police sei

24 is panicking, 34 is exhausting: The fears of young India in 2026

India's youth, comprising millennials and Gen Z, face distinct anxieties shaped by differing political, economic, and technological landscapes. W

Rashtrapati Bhavan to Remain Closed for Visitors From Jan 2129

New Delhi, Jan 17: Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed for public visits from January 21 to 29 in view of the upcoming Republic Day Parade and

The Day Ayatollah Khomeini Returned To Iran After 14 Years In Exile

Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran on February 1, 1979, after 14 years in exile, with millions lining the streets to witness his homecoming.

Hindu Petrol Pump Worker Killed In Dispute Over Unpaid Fuel In Bangladesh

The incident, which took place on Friday in Rajbari district, marks the latest in a spate of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.

Rising gold rates in Hyderabad outperform stock market returns

Hyderabad: Gold rates in Hyderabad and other Indian cities have once again reached near an all-time high record and continued to outperform stock

A Owaisi's Message As AIMIM Puts Up Grand Show In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Thanking the people of Maharashtra for electing 125 of its candidates as corporators in various Municipal Corporations in the western state, AIMI

Shivakumar scraps Davos tour to attend party meetings ahead of Assam polls

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has cancelled his Davos trip for the World Economic Forum. He will attend meetings in New Delhi reg

Chaos In Iran Could Cost India Dearly

India and Iran have maintained a strong partnership for decades, connected by history, geography, and shared interests. This relationship isn't j

Taking Maharashtra to Davos

Maharashtra is presenting its investment potential at the World Economic Forum 2026. The state highlights its ability to convert ambition into me

China Blocks Nvidia H200 AI Chip Imports Despite US Export Clearance

Chinese customs authorities this week told customs agents that Nvidia's H200 chips are not permitted to enter the country.

Reservations for Corporation Mayors and Municipal Chairpersons Finalized in Telangana

Women to get 50% reservation; GHMC and several major civic bodies reserved for women candidates.

Tech and poetry, a perfect blend for an ever-changing world

Ravi Shankar Etteh reflects on poetry, AI and writing

Senior Maoist among two killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Security forces eliminated two Naxalites in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Senior cadre Dilip Bedja was among those killed in the encounter. The

Border 2: Anu Malik reveals shocking secret of iconic song Sandese Aate Hain, says 'there was no poetry'

Anu Malik's tune for 'Sandese Aate Hain' was initially rejected, but Javed Akhtar suggested it for Border; despite finding the lyrics long, Anu c

Maharashtra politics: BJP expands footprint as rivals shrink

The BJP has expanded its political presence in Maharashtra. This follows a strong performance in the November 2024 assembly elections. The party

Rashtrapati Bhavan To Be Closed For Public Visits From January 21 To 29

New Delhi, Jan 17: The Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit 1) will remain closed for the general public from January 21 to 29 in view of the upcoming Rep

2026 Iran protest: Family searches corpses, buries daughter roadside

Beirut: Robina Aminians family believes the college student was killed by a bullet fired by Iranian security forces at close range, straight into

U19 World Cup: Bangladesh opt to field against India

India is playing an unchanged side in the U19 World Cup opener

Fiorentina Owner Rocco Commisso Dies At 76

Both Fiorentina and Mediacom announced Commisso's death early Saturday without providing a cause

Bishnoi gang threatens singer B Praak, seeks Rs 10 crore in extortion

Chandigarh: Punjabi singer B. Praak has received a death threat from a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, who reportedly demanded Rs 10 crore and thre

PM Flags Off Indias First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train From Bengals Malda

MALDA, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the countrys first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Ka

DK Shivakumar Meets Rahul Gandhi As Karnataka Power Signals Grow Louder

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's meeting with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge in New De

PM Modi flags off 4 Amrit Bharat Express trains, adds Rs 3,250 crore infrastructure muscle to poll-bound West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple rail and road projects valued at over Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal. He also launched India's i

Odisha police start crackdown on organised cattle traders at 46 locations

The focus of the operation was to disrupt the organized network, identify key operatives, and collect evidence against those involved, says Keonj

'Clean water not available even today': Rahul Gandhi meets Indore victims; slams MP government

Rahul Gandhi visited Indore to meet victims of a water contamination outbreak, offering condolences to families of the deceased and consoling the

CJI Kant Lays Foundation Of Integrated Court Complexes For Six Districts In Uttar Pradesh

Chandauli (UP), Jan 17: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday laid the foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Utta

Indrajeet Singh issues statement after ED searches, says agency didnt recover even Rs 100

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches linked to Indrajeet Singh Yadav in a money laundering probe, claiming significant seizures of cash

I'm Back, Reminded Me of How Fragile Life is: Damien Martyn Returns Home From Hospital

Martyn said the painful episode taught him the transient nature of life

Women Votes To Local Issues, How AIMIM Emerged Big In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Led by party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM has won 125 seats across key municipal corporations in Maharashtra, which not only sharply expanded

Indian Army successfully builds third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka

This achievement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions.

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Is the hamsa an Indian goose or a European swan?

Goddess Saraswatis companion is far removed from the bird form Zeus took to seduce Leda

Human rights is what the society should aim for: Grayling

British philosopher A.C. Grayling, in conversation with Chandan Gowda, says most borders are drawn in the blood of the wars and nationalistic for

Bipasha Basu Hops on Viral 2016 Trend, Shares Her Wedding Pictures With Karan Singh Grover

So honestly, calling her latest Instagram post a photo dump feels wrong; it's basically her wedding album, full of love and glow.

Delhi Excise Policy case: Chargesheet against Kejriwal is cut-and-paste of earlier filings, argues counsel

A Delhi court heard arguments in the Excise Policy corruption case. Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer stated no evidence links him to the alleged Rs 100 c

No Evidence that Paracetamol Increases Autism Risk, Says Analysis of Robust Studies

The team reviewed evidence from 43 studies and looked for those with the largest, most rigorous methodologies, such as analyses involving sibling

CJI Kant lays foundation for court complexes across six UP districts

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has initiated the construction of integrated court complexes in six Uttar Pradesh districts. These facilities i

Through an Arab lens | Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi tells the unfolding story of the UAE

From a Bronze Age boat to the founding fathers Chrysler Newport, the Zayed National Museum curates the history of the Emirates

Building AI readiness of higher education institutions

Building AI-ready institutions is essential for increasing economic competitiveness, student employability and technological innovations

AP Marks Major Milestone in Global Clean Energy Sector: Naidu

Foundation works begin for AM Greens 15 MTPA Green Ammonia project in Kakinada, positioning Andhra Pradesh as Indias Green Hydrogen hub.

Elon Musk Seeks Up To $134 Billion From OpenAI, Microsoft in 'Wrongful Gains'

Musk may seek punitive damages and other penalties, including a possible injunction, if the jury finds either company liable, the filing says, wi

Converting shame into anger is constructive, says author Neige Sinno

It is unfair that the burden to protect children is almost entirely on mothers, says French novelist Neige Sinno in conversation with Priya Raman

How the #2016Core Trend Has Been Bollywood Celebrities' Favourite

The trend is driven by pure nostalgia for what many see as a simpler, more carefree era the last truly relaxed, pre-pandemic, less algorithm-hea

PM Modi flags off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengals Malda

PM Modi will flag off four Amrit Bharat Express trains through virtual mode

Hania Aamir, Asim Azhars pre-wedding events allegedly begin

Islamabad: The Pakistani entertainment world is buzzing once again, and this time the whispers are louder than ever. Ever since Galaxy Lollywood

Rape case: Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathils bail plea rejected, to remain in jail

Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested from Palakkad on January 11, is expected to approach the sessions court for bail. The application is schedul

Ideology disconnects itself from the past, disrupts the present, reconstructs the future: Ashutosh

Secularism is a bad word these days, say Ashutosh and Sobhana K. Nair in conversation with Ziya us Salam

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Parties Lost Should Introspect: Owaisi

Now those parties who abuse us (as BJP's B team) should think of themselves. It is the decision of the people, says Owaisi

Babar Azam humiliated, Rizwan retired, Afridi pulled out mid-over: Netizens mock Pakistan premium players performance in BBL

Pakistani cricket stars Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during Australia's Big Bash League. Azam's visible frustra

Team Uddhav Candidate Wins From Thane Ward Where Eknath Shinde Lives

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has emerged as the single-largest party in the Thane Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra; howeve

Bulls Steal Show at Alanganallur Jallikattu, TN CM Announces Govt Job for Best Tamer

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who witnessed the popular sport at close quarters, announced a government job in the Animal Husbandry depar

Word of the Day: Liminal

In a post-pandemic world marked by rapid change, many people experience life as a series of unresolved transitions, career shifts, identity quest

PM Modi Flags Off India's First Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

PM Modi Flags Off India's First Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

Tamil Nadu Elections: AIADMK announces first wave of promises

AIADMK has unveiled its initial election promises for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Key pledges include Rs 2,000 monthly aid for women heads of

I Will Return: Shah's Son Confident Iran Rulers To Fall As Trump Holds Off

The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as

AIADMK releases first phase manifesto, promises 2,000 aid, free bus travel for men

Key promises include 2,000 monthly assistance for women-headed families under the Kula Vilakku Scheme, free bus travel for men on city buses, and

Raj Thackeray admits MNS's poor BMC polls performance, vows to fight for Marathi manoos

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has accepted his party's disappointing performance in the BMC elections. He stated the contest was

Celebrity Trainer Yasmin Karachiwala Shows Flawless Execution Of Mobility Challenge

Fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala masters the new mobility challenge in a recent Instagram video.

BRS Shaik Abdullah Sohail condemns Hyderabads Puranapul communal incident

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Friday, January 16, condemned the Puranapul communal incident. He also ex

Maruti Suzukis new Gujarat plant to create 12,000 jobs

The proposed facility at Khoraj, near Ahmedabad, will have an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles and is expected to significantly exp

Secunderabad Cantonment property tax revision of 100% to over 300% distresses residents

Creation of Hindi language was a political project: author Ghazala Wahab

At The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 session titled In the Heart of The Country, the author spoke of the emergence of Hindi as a common language of the

LIVE: PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat, unveils major rail and road projects in Malda, West Bengal

Mahesh Babus Dolby Cinema in Bengaluru Is Special, says Suniel Narang

The new multiplex, located in Gandhinagarone of Bengalurus historic cinema hubsrevives the legacy of the iconic Kapali Theatre while introducing

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Congress Leads in 4 Cities, No. 2 in 5; 5 Key Takeaways

Congress has emerged as the main Opposition force in Maharashtra, outside the Mumbai region.

Watch: Literature connects lives, strengthens democracy: D.Y. Chandrachud

Pro-Hindu organisation VHP suggest AR Rahman of 'Ghar vapasi' over his communal remarks, say, 'you will start getting work'

The 'communal' remarks by Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has stirred a fresh row. After Rahman claimed of 'losing work' in Bollywood in last 8

Kousali Institute of Management Studies alumni contribute over 2 crore for developing alma mater in Dharwad

Such an initiative is rare in State-run universities in Karnataka

Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing at Neknampur Lake in Hyderabad

The incident occurred due to air loss. As the balloon landed safely, three passengers traveling in it escaped unhurt