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Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi

Tamil Nadu cylinder burst: One dead and at least 18 injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpetta

Asins Husband Rahul Sharma Shares Unseen Wedding Photo on 10 Years of Marriage

On the special occasion, Rahul dedicated an adorable post to his wife, offering a rare glimpse from their Christian wedding. In the picture, Asin

Show zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankars blunt message to Poland

At a meeting with Sikorski, Jaishankar also expressed his anguish over the unfair and unjustified selective targeting of India over the Ukraine c

State of emergency declared after death toll rises to nine in gangsters' attacks on Guatemalan police

The violence started Saturday (January 17, 2026) when inmates seized control of three prisons in apparently coordinated riots, taking 43 guards h

Sridhar Vembu compares India, Tamil Nadu with China on falling birth rates, says he moved to rural areas to be closer to kids

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlighted declining birth rates in China and India, noting Tamil Nadu's steeper fall. He moved to rural India to

Pakistan Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 26; 81 people still missing

Authorities said the blaze, which broke out around 10:00 p.m. on January 17, was brought under control after nearly 34 hours. However, rescue and

Four Killed, Three Injured in ContainerCar Collision at Bhainsa

Accident occurred near a bridge while victims were returning from Hyderabad after visiting a hospitalised relative.

China's Fengyun-3D Satellite Finds World's Largest Iceberg A23a In Final Stage Of Disintegration

A23a, once the world's largest iceberg by area, broke away from Antarctica's Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986.

Canadian woman found dead on Australian beach

Melbourne: Authorities were trying to determine on Tuesday whether a Canadian woman found dead on an Australian beach had been killed by dingoes.

Hindu Student, 8, Forced To Leave London School Over 'Applying Tilak'

An eight-year-old Hindu student was forced to move schools in London, United Kingdom, after facing discrimination for wearing a Tilak-Chandlo, a

1 Dead, 18 Injured After Helium Cylinder Explodes In Tamil Nadu

At least one person was killed and 18 others injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in th

Australia's lower house passes tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi mass shooting

Bondi Beach terror attack: The December 14 attack at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people was carried out by individuals who had hate in their heart

Apple iPhone 17 available at Rs 47,990, iPhone 15 at Rs 31,990 during Croma Republic Day sale. Check discounts on Samsung S25 series, MacBook Air M4 and more

Croma iPhone 17 discount: During the Croma Republic Day sale, Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 are seeing a sharp price cut. Originally priced at 82

Parts Of US Could See Northern Lights Today

The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states and possibly farther south Monday night following a major

Gobbila Vidyadhari assumes charge as new Joint Collector

Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks

Vienna: In the wake of spiralling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehrans violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the

Action Taken Against 9 MBBS Students At Doon Medical College In Ragging Case

Nine MBBS students at Dehradun's Doon Medical College were on Monday suspended and expelled from the hostel for allegedly ragging junior students

Missing For 10 Days, Decomposed Body Of Bhopal Man Found In Lift's Shaft

A 77-year-old man, Pritam Giri, was found dead in a lift shaft at the Chinar Dream City residential complex in Bhopal, approximately 10 days afte

EU chief holds talks with US Congress delegation over Greenland after Donald Trump's threats

Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Greenland's sovereignty during talks with US lawmakers in Davos, urging EU-US-NATO cooperation on Arctic security

Morning Digest: India, Poland spar over Pakistan and Russia; U.S. sends military aircraft to Greenland base amid tensions over Trumps takeover bid, and more

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Crackdown on demonstrators in Iran protests killed at least 4,029 people, activists say

Iran violence : The agency has been accurate in previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists on the ground to confirm e

Akshay Kumars Security Vehicle Involved in Accident in Juhu, One Injured

According to police, the autorickshaw was hit by a speeding Mercedes car, causing it to ram into the vehicle that was part of Kumar's security en

K Ramachandra Rao video controversy: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah warns of 'strict' action

A video allegedly showing Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao in a compromising position with women has gone viral. Rao has denied the authenticity o

CRPF constable, wife arrested in Noida for assaulting 10-year-old

The victim is in ICU, being treated for multiple fractures, scars, torn nails and low haemoglobin

Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out

Wildfires have severely impacted south-central Chile in recent years, especially in its warmest and driest months of January and February.

Russia, Thailand Invited to Join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza

A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the board with the money going to rebuild Gaza

'You can't cross this line': Danish FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen warns Trump on Greenland threat

What is 25th Amendment and why should US invoke it now? Debate to implement it begins online after Donald Trump letter to Norway PM

What is 25th Amendment and why should US invoke it now? The debate has returned after Donald Trumps letter to Norways prime minister. Lawmakers a

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal confirms retirement at 35, says, 'can't push it anymore'

The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton. Her last professional appearance was at the 2023 Si

Breaking news highlights updates: Nitin Nabin lone contender for BJP presidents post, set to take charge today

Big mandates, bigger responsibilities: trends in elections

Large electoral mandates raise high expectations, which many parties and alliances in India have struggled to meet over time

I thought its enough. I cant push it anymore: Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton

The former world No. 1 said the decision was forced by a severe degeneration of her knee, which made sustained high-intensity training impossible

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Resigns Ahead of Snap Polls

The Balkan country was plunged into fresh political turmoil after a series of widespread anti-corruption protests swept a conservative-led govern

Syrian Govt deal with Kurdish fighters appears to unravel as IS prisoners escape

After new outbreaks of clashes Monday (January 19, 2026), the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces issued a statement calling for all of our yout

A Man Of 'Samanvay' Who Won't Cross Lines: Meet Nitin Nabin, New BJP Boss

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Nabin was confirmed Tuesday as the party's new National President, replacing Jagat Prakash Nadda in th

Akhilesh Yadavs brother Prateek announces divorce with wife Aparna , alleges she ruined his family ties

Aparna is a BJP leader

Modern civilisation's most important commodity hits a wall. Looks like there's no coming back

Cement consumption has hit a peak. China, the largest producer, is seeing its construction boom end. Output has fallen significantly and is expec

Atishi Denies Making Objectionable Remarks On Sikh Gurus Ever In Her Life

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Monday submitted a detailed response to the Privil

Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur airport's new terminal expansion plans unveiled, to offer mall, lounge and multiple other amenities for travellers

The expansion is also expected to increase the number of flights operating from Kanpur, including connecting flights to international destination

Gold, silver prices today, January 20, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 20, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

When books break boundaries

Two distinctly different scenarios featuring young readers in two far-off corners of the city, sprung up pleasant surprises and reiterated how th

Ensure mishaps dont occur at construction sites

A search operation was launched as the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, and the body was recovered later in the morning

Committed To Fostering Economic Growth: UAE President Concludes India Trip

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday concluded his three-hour visit to New Delhi during which he met Prime Minister Narendr

Morning Brief Podcast: What Went Wrong With India's Most Reliable Rocket?

Trump is pushing the US-Europe alliance onto a precipice

That question is being asked in capitals across Europe as leaders rush to respond to President Donald Trump's rapidly escalating campaign to acqu

Joe Keery and Sabrina Carpenter relationship rumors explained: How did rumors begin? Here's past relationships of both stars

Joe Keery and Sabrina Carpenter relationship rumors explained as both stars were seen at the same Saturday Night Live after party in New York Cit

Dkhiah East gets new futsal ground

From Our Correspondent Khliehriat, Jan 19: A new futsal ground aimed at fostering sports engagement across age groups in East Jaintia Hills was i

MCA chief sets stadium push as top priority for Mlaya Cricket

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 19: Newly elected Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) president James PK Sangma has declared that building a dedica

Basketball tourney kicks off in Jowai

From Our Correspondent Jowai, Jan 19: The 2026 edition of the Basketball Tournament, hosted in memory of the late Lily Mary Laloo, was formally i

Brighton seek momentum against injury-hit Bournemouth

London, Jan 19: The Premier League weekend draws to a close on Monday night with an all-south-coast meeting that could carry weight in the race f

MCA names squad for Senior Womens One Day Trophy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 19: A 15-member squad was named on Monday by the Meghalaya Cricket Associations senior womens selection committee f

5th District League T20 Cricket Tournament returns in February

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 19: Sohra is set to host one of the regions most eagerly awaited grassroots cricket competitions, as the East Khasi

Whizzo raises $15M in Series A round led by Fundamentum to deepen R&D

Whizzo will use the capital to expand its science and engineering teams, invest in fundamental research, and deepen its manufacturing partnership

US To Send Aircraft To Greenland Amid Tensions Over Trump's Takeover Bid

The US will deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over Presi

Ajay Devgn announces AI-powered film Bal Tanhaji

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and producer Danish Devgn announced their upcoming AI-powered film Bal Tanhaji under their new Lens Vault Studios (LVS

Rani Mukerji slips into Mardaani 3 role on Kapil Sharma Show

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji is set to appear on The Great Indian Kapil Show ahead of her upcoming film Mardaani 3. The trailer of the episode

Skywalk at Kilambakkam halt station yet to be completed

While work on the halt railway station is almost over, CMDA is building the skywalk to connect the station with the bus terminus; officials say a

ISIS Claims Responsibility For Kabul Attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul, the SITE Intelligence Group

Scientists plan to build a graviton detector. Why is it so hard?

Gravity is one of natures four fundamental forces; the others are electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces. And gravity is 1 billi

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Witnessing Steady Progress: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is witnessing steady progress with the installat

Pooh Shiesty kidnapping Gucci Mane at gunpoint rumor explained: How did it begin? Social media claim sparks debate, music business link and industry reactions

Pooh Shiesty kidnapping Gucci Mane at gunpoint rumor explained as claims spread online after a comedians post. No police report, court filing, or

Practice dharma, set example

Disciplinary action will be taken against DGP, says CM

Former Minister and BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar said that Mr. Rao has brought disrespect to the police, which raises suspicion on the department i

UK court seeks Delhi HC help in Niravs bank fraud case trial

Dr Anila Charak conferred with Bharat Hindi Gaurav Samman

Excelsior Correspondent COLOMBO, Jan 19: Renowned poetess, ghazalkar and vyangyakar Dr Anila Singh Charak today was conferred with the prestigiou

India Post opens 2nd N-Gen Post Office of J&K Circle at KU

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle today inaugurated its first N-Gen Post Office in Kashmir at the Universit

Spy thriller Mukhbir draws big interest at New Delhi World Book Fair 2026

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Spy stories continue to attract readers, especially when written by those with real-life experience. This was evident at the N

Tealogy Caf starts outlet in Roop Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: After a grand success at Bahu Plaza in Gandhi Nagar area, Tealogy Caf has started its second outlet here i

Protest demonstrations, public meetings, seminars mark observance of 37th Holocaust Day by KPs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Protest demonstrations, public meetings, wearing of black badges and paying tributes to martyrs marked the

Statehood for Jammu Province is no Survival

Ziali Reen The demand for a separate statehood for Jammu Province has long been trivialised as emotional, reactionary, or politically motivated.

LG lays foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital in S

RDI funding for industry projectsto start by this month end: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : As a follow up to the announcement made by by PM Narendra Modi on November 3, 2025, the Research Deve

Sanjeev Verma inaugurates 3-day painting camp on My India, My Vote

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma, today inaugurated a three-day painting camp on the theme My I

HC refuses to suspend Sengar jail term in custody death case

The Delhi High Court denied suspended jail term for expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape surviv

Abusive words alone not SC/ST Act offence: SC

SC directs govt to frame SOP for mentally ill homeless

SC seeks govt stand on AC rail fare cut for acid attack survivors

The Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a Public Interest Litigation seeking concessional AC train fares for acid attack survivo

HC bins I-T notices to NDTV founders, imposes 2L cost

Goyal meets US Ambassador Gor, Senator Steve Daines; discusses bilateral issues

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and American Senator Steve

JU clinches overall title at 3rd Chancellors Trophy 2025-26

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: University of Jammu reaffirmed its sporting dominance by winning the Overall Championship Trophy of

Modi hosts UAE President: Massive USD 200 bn trade target, LNG deal signed

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday set a target of USD 200 billion in annual trade by 2032 and agreed to seal a str

Cultural empathy must in road safety laws; huge scope for make in Indias model for Global South: Tewari

DAVOS, Jan 19: With chances of people getting killed or injured being several times higher than other modes of transport, an Indian expert on roa

UP secures Rs 9,750 cr MoUs at Davos

DAVOS, Jan 19: The Uttar Pradesh Government delegation, led by state finance and parliamentary affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, began its en

PM gifts ornate wooden swing, Pashmina shawl to UAE Prez Al Nahyan

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted an ornate wooden swing from his home state of Gujarat and a Pashmina shawl to vi

Explosion in downtown Kabul kills at least 7, injures many others, officials say

KABUL, Jan 19 : An explosion in downtown Kabul on Monday killed at least seven people and wounded about a dozen more, according to an Italian med

Nirmal becomes 1st National Starter from J&K

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: In a historic achievement for Jammu & Kashmir, Nirmal Singh, former ace athlete and Lecturer in Phy

Indian student enrolments in US down 75% in 1st yr of Trump 2.0

Social lives of whales, dolphins shape spread of infectious diseases

Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same in

Study reveals when fitness and strength begin to fade

A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength sta

5 Women killed In Road Accident In Madhya Pradesh

Atleast five women were killed and several others injured in a road accident involving a car in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, police said, adding tha