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Australian Open 2026: Players, fans brace for extreme heat

Play started an hour earlier to take advantage of the relative cool of the morning but conditions were already stifling

Trump Slams Canada for Opposing Greenland 'Golden Dome'

Trumps remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Ottawa, following comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Australian Open 2026: Madison Keys revels in Melbourne heat as Novak Djokovic steps up history bid

Players, fans and tournament organisers are braced for highs of 40C in the late afternoon, which could see play suspended

HC quashes death penalty for mentally ill mother who killed infant

Hyderabad: In a landmark ruling, the Telangana High Court on Friday, January 23, quashed the death sentence awarded to a mother from Suryapet dis

Deadly suicide attack targets wedding in Pakistan, kills five

Peshawar: At least five people were killed and ten injured in a suicide blast during wedding celebrations at the residence of a peace committee m

Telangana HC directs notices on Chiranjeevi films Rs 42 cr ticket hike revenue

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, January 23, took up petitions demanding the recovery of Rs 42 crore earned through escalated ticke

Silver price may retreat and fall back to $90 in few days? Market data signals pullback risk. Here's what should investors do now

Silver price may retreat and fall back to $90 in few days? The metal crossed $100 but technical indicators show overbought levels. Moving average

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Pentagon has released a new defense strategy. It asks allies to take charge of their own security. The focus is now on the Western Hemisphere

Dealer registration of new vehicles begins in Telangana

Defending Champion Madison Keys Surges into Australian Open Last 16

Keys stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the final a year ago for her first Grand Slam title at age 29

Empty Supermarket Shelves, Flights Cancelled: US Gears Up For Heavy Snow Storm

Americans stripped supermarket shelves Friday ahead of potentially catastrophic winter weather that threatened at least 160 million people across

No maintenance if wifes family caused husbands incapacity: HC

Prayagraj: If a wifes actions or omissions contribute to her husbands incapacity to earn, she cannot claim maintenance from him, the Allahabad Hi

US sends aircraft carrier, warships to Middle East as Trump warns Iran

Trump said the deployments were precautionary amid Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and threats of mass executions

No Maintenance If Wife Contributes To Husband's Incapacity To Earn: Court

If a wife's actions or omissions contribute to her husband's incapacity to earn, she cannot claim maintenance from him, the Allahabad High Court

Republic Day Parade to see many firsts: Suryastra system, Bhairav Battalion, Bactrian camels

Major General Navraj Dhillon, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area, told reporters that about 6,000 defence personnel will be part of the parade

Boy drowns in open drain in Ghaziabad; kin cite civic apathy

Residents said the civic body did not get its act together despite a similar incident on January 5

Trucks carrying loose loads to be hard topped; govt to notify rule soon

The government will soon mandate mechanized covering for trucks carrying loose materials to prevent items from falling onto roads. This update to

'US blocking international organizations from promoting abortion': JD Vance at 'March for Life'

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances

President Trump's actions are challenging the established global order. He is making decisions based on personal interactions, causing concern am

Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North Korea

The Pentagon plans a reduced role in deterring North Korea. South Korea will now lead this effort with U.S. support. This shift allows U.S. force

Chinese Man Invites Violinist To Play Farewell Song For Terminally His Ill Mother

A week later, Ye passed away. Huang respected her wishes and transferred her to the general ward, where she spent her final moments peacefully.

China Will Eat Them Up: Trump Blasts Canada Over Greenland Golden Dome

US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed Canada for rejecting his proposed Golden Dome missile defence project over Greenland, warning that Be

Morning Digest: Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in J&K; Scotland likely to replace Bangladesh in ICC T20WC, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Vehicles Burnt, Stones Thrown In Madhya Pradesh After Attack On VHP Leader

An attack on a young Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader snowballed into intense communal violence in Tarana town of Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain distr

Lexie Lawler license number emerges on social media? Here's complete truth as outrage over comments on Karoline Leavitt pregnancy grows

Lexie Lawler license number emerges on social media after the former labor and delivery nurse faced backlash for comments about Karoline Leavitt.

'Bangladesh will not become Pakistan, Afghanistan or Iran': Jamaat-e-Islami chief at election rally

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman pledges a prosperous and humane nation if his party wins power. He promises to eliminate unemplo

Pay heed to concerns about quarrying in forests

An environmentalist has complained about this to a number of officials. The complaint letter has alleged that massive deforestation, hill cutting

Kamala Harris Slams ICE Over Detention of Five-Year-Old Child in Texas

Responding to Harriss remarks, Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, rejected the allegation that ICE us

Novo Nordisk sued in US for allegedly monopolizing diabetes drug Victoza

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk faces a class action lawsuit in New York. The company is accused of using its patents to keep a monopoly on its dia

Bactrian camels to Zanskar ponies: Animal soldiers to join 6k military personnel at R-Day parade; S400 to be displayed, EU contingent to participate

Republic Day parade features a unique contingent of 'animal soldiers' including Bactrian camels and Zanskar ponies. For the first time, the S-400

1st Commercial Semiconductor Chip Production Will Begin This Year: Minister

Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said India is on track to begin commercial semiconductor chip pr

Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in sub-zero Minnesota temperatures

The protests are part of a broader movement against President Donald Trumps increased immigration enforcement across the state

US carries out first known strike on alleged drug boat since Maduro's capture

The U.S. military has struck a vessel involved in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action follows the recent capture of Venezu

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Open for Public from February 3

Entry to the Amrit Udyan will be free of cost for all visitors

US to host meeting of Western Hemisphere defense chiefs February 11

Defense leaders from 34 nations will convene in February for a crucial meeting. They will address shared security concerns across the Western Hem

Italy's Meloni Hopes to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Meloni revels in her cordial ties with Trump, who has expressed frustration at failing to win the prize

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon's 2025 compensation rises over 20% to $47 million

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon received a 20.5% pay raise to $47 million for 2025. This compensation package makes him one of Wall Street's top

Iran Never Wanted To Have Nuclear Weapons, It's Haram: Khamenei Aide

Iran never wanted to have nuclear weapons, because it is haram, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative in India of Iran's Supreme Leader, ha

Wife cant claim maintenance if her action contributes to husbands incapacity to earn: Allahabad High Court

The Court dismissed a revision petition of a woman seeking maintenance from her husband, a homeopathy doctor, who was allegedly shot at by his br

Overthrow Puppet Regime of Yunus: Sheikh Hasina to Bangladeshis

Bangladesh is scheduled to hold national elections on February 12

Sheikh Hasina Urges Bangladeshis to Overthrow Interim Regime

Bangladesh is scheduled to hold national elections on February 12

Venezuela says over 600 prisoners released; families' patience wanes

Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated over 600 inmates have been released. This number is higher than rights groups estimate. Right

Contingents to march in combat-ready battle array for first time at Republic Day Parade

This Republic Day Parade will showcase Indian Army contingents in a combat-ready battle array for the first time. The display will highlight offe

Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures

Protests erupted across Minnesota against federal immigration crackdowns. Clergy were arrested at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war against us,' says senior Iran official

Iran states any attack will be met with an all-out war response. The nation's military is on high alert. This comes as a US military carrier stri

Five Women Among 17 Maoists Killed In Jharkhand

A high-ranking Central Committee member of the CPI (Maoist), identified as Patiram Majhi alias Anal da, was shot on Thursday during a major joint

The Economic Limits of Pakistans Arms Trade

B S DARA bsdara@gmail.com Pakistans sudden entry into the global spotlight through billion dollar arms deals has raised a question that now reach

ET@Davos 2026: Beyond the serious business, young turks go off the beaten track to chill

Indias young and restless, including founders, frat boys and sorority girls many of them Davos debutants chose unique ways to connect, bond, mi

Police investigate software engineers death in Chennai lodge linked to bug repellent fumes

Investigators suspect that inhalation of fumes from bug repellent tablets may have led to suffocation and caused his death

London & Partners reinforces UK-India green partnership with sustainability trade mission

This mission which was held from January 19 to January 22 looked at tapping into prospects in Indias fast-expanding green economy, according to a

College studentfound dead at engineering college campus

He was found dead in the hostel located inside the college campus

BIE organises PTM across 430 junior colleges

The BIE has also been providing free online coaching for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and CLAT in collaboration with Physics Wallah and K

Russian, Ukrainian, US Negotiators Meet In Abu Dhabi For Peace Talks

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met Friday in Abu Dhabi for the first direct negotiations on a plan being pushed by US Pre

300 more killed, Telangana dog toll 900 in a month

Over 300 dog carcasses were discovered in a pit in Jagtial district, Telangana, following alleged mass killings. This incident brings the total n

Priyank Kharge writes to Centre to release pending grants for Gram Panchayats

The minister said that the central Government has been delaying the release of the grants for the financial year 2025-26, despite the state gover

Lexie Lawler nursing license to be revoked, and has Baptist Health SF released complete statement? Here's complete truth

Lexie Lawler nursing license to be revoked, and has Baptist Health SF released complete statement? Lexie Lawler, a former labor and delivery nurs

Youth today more enlightened than ever, learn to listen to them: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 23 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

FCIK flags industrial imbalance in pre-budget memorandum

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 23: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today presented a pre-budget memorandum to Chie

Drobotics Lab inaugurated at Jaypee University Solan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: The Drobotics Lab, JUIT was inaugurated at Jaypee University, Solan (HP). A handout stated that the lab ha

Do good, earn grace

Kishans statement knock, Suryas welcome fifty give India 2-0 lead

RAIPUR, Jan 23: Ishan Kishan justified his national recall with a sensational 32-ball-76 while captain Suryakumar Yadav scored his first fifty af

Census 2027 can open old wounds of demographic changes, says former CEC S.Y. Quraishi

55 Years of Thirst: Institutional Neglect of Sainik Colony, Jammu

Col Shiv Choudhary shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Access to safe, regular drinking water is not a privilege or a favour; it is a fundamental civic resp

Rethinking on High Achievement in Board Examinations

Beyond Perfect Scores Prof Veena Pandita At the outset, sincere congratulations are due to all students of Classes X and XII of the Jammu and Kas

'You dont remember who swore you in?: Russell Fry grills Jack Smith at explosive House hearing

Video: US Kills Two Narco-Terrorists In Eastern Pacific Boat Strike

The US Southern Command said on Friday it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people.

Kerala mans death: Trial by social media

A day after a woman posted a video on social media alleging sexual harassment by a man on a bus, he died by suicide. The episode sparked outrage

India Finding its own North Star

Saumya Pandey Operation Sindoor is not just a name but a reflection of the feelings of millions of people of the country.Operation Sindoor is our

5 girls booked under UP anti-conversion law

An FIR has been registered in Moradabad against five minor Muslim girls. They are accused of making their 16-year-old Hindu friend wear a burqa.

Insulting and appalling': Starmer demands APOLOGY from Trump over 'NATO troops in Afghanistan' slur

CM holds pre-budget consultations with legislators of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 23: Continuing the series of pre-budget consultations ahead of the forthcoming Budget Session, Chief Minist

True faith lives in selfless service; real devotion is found in compassion: LG

Silver jubilee of Kashi Vishwanath Seva Samiti Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the silver j

BJP MLAs to seek proper distribution of Rs 1430 crore flood package

Chugh, Thakur to address workshop Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: As a run up to Budget Session of J&K Assembly beginning from February 2,

Massive Fire Breaks Out At Gaming Zone In Udaipur, Property Damage Reported

A massive fire broke out at a gaming zone under the Sukher police station in Udaipur city on Friday afternoon, causing severe damage to the premi

Northern Army Commander reviews operational preparedness at Joint Control Centre Rampur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, along with the General Officer Commandi

Govt committed to strengthen healthcare infrastructure with special focus on rural, peripheral areas: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Jan 23: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo inaugurated newly e

Ukraine, Russia hold first direct talks on latest U.S. peace plan

The U.S. initially drafted a plan to end the conflict that was heavily criticised in Kyiv and western Europe for being too close to Russia's line

Army pays tribute to 10 soldiers killed in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: A wreath-laying ceremony was held today to pay tribute to 10 soldiers who lost their lives in a road accid

MP flays Admn for no assistance for stranded passengers at BG

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Jan 23: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Gulam Ali Khatana, during his three-day visit t

Labour Commissioner reviews PM-SYM implementation in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Labour Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, Charandeep Singh, today reviewed the implementation and progress o

CBK files chargesheet in forgery case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 23: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today filed a chargesheet in a case

Court seeks CFSL pen drive, orders IOs personal appearance

Rape trial hit by forensic lapse Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: In a stern order in a rape case trial, the Fast Track Court Jammu, presid

Blue room, broken wall: Clues from 10-year-old help nab rape accused

Abandoned slippers and a broken wall in a forested ridge led police to crack a sexual assault case involving a 10-year-old girl. Investigators id

Poll bodies of 42 nations to work together on key issues

The participants also resolved to review their progress periodically and proposed to meet from December 3-5, 2026 at the India International Inst

Govt committed to boost sports infrastructure across J&K, provide facilities in far flung areas: Dy CM

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today asserted that the Government is committed to boost

J&K U-14 Cricket team storms into 69th NSG finals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Jammu and Kashmir scripted sporting history by d

Rakesh shines at National Powerlifting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Rakesh Kumar of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory delivered a stellar performance at the Subrata Clas

GDC Ramkote Shines at 1st National Rover/Ranger Jamboree at Chhattisgarh

KATHUA, Jan 23: The Rangers of Government Degree College Ramkote proudly marked their maiden presence in the 1st National Rover/Ranger Jamboree o

J&K 150/6, trails Puducherry by 83 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Jammu and Kashmir reached 150 for 6 in 60 overs in their first innings against Puducherrys total of

Shiksha Niketan School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Shiksha Niketan High School, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, celebrated its 58th Foundation Day with enthusiasm and r