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Rupee falls 8 paise to 90.98 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said rising geopolitical uncertainty, including renewed U.S. expansionary signals, has increased risk aversion and kept emerging ma

Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40

The crash late on Sunday (January 18, 2026) is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013

AI videos of Lord Jagannath surface, police complaint filed

One of the videos shows milk being poured over Lord Jagannath in front of the Puri temple using a crane

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

1 dead and at least 18 injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi distric

Sabarimala Gold loss case: ED searches multiple locations in three states

Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday, January 20 launched searches in three states as part of its money laundering investigation into th

Insurance firm directed to pay 11.29 crore for delay in settling fire claim

Meta turning a blind eye to illegal gambling ads, UK Gambling Commission says

Britains Gambling Commission said on Monday that Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, was turning a blind eye to illegal online c

Republic Day: Nearly 10,000 Special Guests Invited to Witness Parade

The guests include individuals who have carried out exemplary work in income and employment generation, leading innovators, researchers and start

Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air remains unbreathable at 397 AQI

According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), while there was a marginal improvement compared to Monday morning, when

Sabarimala gold loss case: ED raids in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

About 21 locations across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are being raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Maharashtra govt signs multi-billion dollar MoUs at WEF 2026

According to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office on X, the state government signed agreements in sectors including logistics, steel, and urba

District courts were misbranded: CJI Surya Kant busts career myth among young lawyers

Slight relief for Delhi as Air Quality improves to Very Poor

New Delhi: Delhi-NCR experienced a slight improvement in air quality compared to the previous two days as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorde

UK PM says 'need to do more' to protect children from social media

Starmer told a press conference that o options are off the table when asked about restricting social media for younger people

How a Visionary Leader is Reshaping Software Assurance Through Risk-Based Approaches

Korrapati's implementation work is complemented by industry engagement, including presenting on CSA implementation and roadblocks at professional

Uttarakhand: Action taken against nine MBBS students at Doon Medical College in ragging case

The action against the MBBS students of the 2023 and 2024 batches was taken on Monday based on the recommendations made in the inquiry report of

Stranded And Shamed: India's Top Pole Vaulters Forced To Deboard Train

In an embarrassing incident, India's top pole vaulters were forced to deboard a train after being denied permission to carry their sports equipme

Karnataka DGP-CRE Ramachandra Rao suspended after obscene video goes viral

An order issued late on Monday (January 19, 2026), stated that Mr. Rao acted in an obscene manner which is unbecoming of a government servant and

Who is Chauntyll Allen? St. Paul School Board member linked to Cities Church protest. Here's her background, education, claims and rumors

Who is Chauntyll Allen? Chauntyll Allen is a St. Paul School Board member and community organizer. She helped organize a protest at Cities Church

Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs, survey shows

Randstad, one of the worlds largest recruitment agencies, surveyed 27,000 workers and 1,225 employers and covered more than 3 million job posting

Telangana Minister leaves event after facing protest in Mancherial

Hyderabad: Telangana Labour Minister Gaddam Vivek on Monday, January 19, was confronted by families ousted from their lands to construct an Advan

Rajasthan Photographer Throws Acid At 14-Year-Old Girl For Refusing To Talk

The accused, 19-year-old Omprakash, revealed that he spotted the girl at a wedding he was covering as a photographer. Later, when Omprakash tried

Don't be friends with your kids: Olympian Saina Nehwal says parents should show children that they are in control

Badminton star Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement. A chronic knee condition forced her out of competitive sport. Nehwal stated her body co

Rivalry between Siddharamaiah, DKS may affect Congress in 5 state polls

Karnatakas political crisis is rooted in an intensifying power struggle between Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivaku

Weather today: Planning to keep your sweaters in? IMD says rainfall, thunderstorms likely in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal and more. Check full forecast

Weather alert today: Are you planning to keep your sweaters in? The IMD has warned of rainfall, thunderstorms likely in Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Prad

Trump adviser warns China closing AI gap, presses Congress for action

Washington: White House science adviser Michael Kratsios has warned that China is rapidly narrowing Americas lead in artificial intelligence, urg

CBSE Updates Affiliation Norms For School Counsellors To Strengthen Student Well-Being

CBSE mandates Secondary and Senior Secondary schools to appoint qualified Counseling and Wellness Teachers and Career Counselors at a ratio of on

'We watch out for each other: Minnesotas rapid-response community patrols aim to curb ICE raids

TN Assembly session begins today, uncertainty over Governors address

The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the year will commence on Monday, with Governor R.N. Ravi scheduled to address the H

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passes away at 93; celebs mourn loss

Internationally acclaimed couturier, Valentino, passed away at his residence in Rome and as history stands testament was known to have designed f

Karnataka SEC to use ballot papers for B'luru civic polls; elections after May 25

Union Minister for Food and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has strongly criticised the Karnataka Congress-led government for insisting on us

Shadowfax CEO on navigating the gig work efficiency puzzle ahead of its IPO

Shadowfax is betting on its unique unified app that lets riders toggle between delivery formats to maximise hourly earnings. As the company's Rs

Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru's Aides Took Bribes For Transfers: Probe Agency ED

The 99-page report, accessed by NDTV, claimed there is evidence to suggest that bribes ranging from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 1 crore were paid for the tra

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: ED Conducts Searches in Kerala

Raids underway as part of money laundering probe linked to alleged Sabarimala gold theft.

SRK Steals Spotlight at Joy Awards

Shares the stage with global stars, including Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown

Karnataka: DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended amid alleged viral video controversy

Karnataka government suspends DGP-ranked officer Ramachandra Rao after a video allegedly showing him in intimate acts with women in his office we

CISF personnel deployed at Chennai airport trained to speak Tamil: Senior Officer

An official says 30 per cent of those deployed are Tamils, another 30 per cent will be from Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The

Tjen First Indonesian to Win at Australian Open in 28 Years

Tjen, who this time last year was ranked 413 but is now the world number 59, is the first Indonesian woman to win a match at the major since sinc

What is Tamil Nadus new hybrid pensionmodel? | Explained

The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) for government employees, combining features of the Old and U

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised

SIR 2.0, aimed at updating electoral rolls, has caused confusion and distress among voters. Despite the ECINets ability to handle data entry, ver

Israel's Unprecedented Attack Warning To Iran As US Ships Arms To West Asia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran of an attack of unprecedented force if Tehran were to strike Israel amid regional tensi

US warns cyber war already underway

Washington: The United States is already engaged in an active and escalating cyber conflict with its adversaries, senior American lawmakers have

I Am From India: Man's Proud Moment As He Helps Injured Japanese Commuter In Tokyo

Many hailed his selfless act as a reminder of humanity's goodness, especially at a time when kindness can be hard to find.

Australian Open 2026: Defending champion Madison Keys battles past plucky Oliynykova

Casper Ruud is targeting a fourth Grand Slam final, but he is ready to pull the pin and make a mad dash home if he gets a call from his heavily p

Who is DGP K Ramachandra Rao, father of Ranya Rao who is accused in gold smuggling case, under spotlight again after alleged viral 'obscene' videos?

K Ramachandra Rao, Karnataka DGP (civil rights enforcement) is mired in another controversy after alleged videos showing him in an inappropriate

Karnataka Govt Suspends DGP K. Ramachandra Rao Over Obscene Conduct

DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K. Ramachandra Rao placed under suspension pending inquiry for alleged violation of conduct rules.

EU leaders take stage in Davos as Trump rocks global order

Trump is set to dominate the week at the Swiss ski resort, with a US delegation already on the ground to promote an American agenda that has unse

Noida techie's death: UP CM Adityanath orders SIT probe

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a three-member SIT probe into the death of a software engineer in Noida. The techie's ca

'It will be done': Trump escalates Greenland row, accuses Denmark of failing on Russian threat; Italian PM Giorgia Melonicalls US tariffs a 'mistake'

US President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Denmark by accusing it of failing to address a Russian security threat in Greenland and threa

'No official above law': K'taka CM Siddaramaiah on viral video involving top cop

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said no official is above the law and ordered an inquiry into viral videos allegedly showing inappropriate

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with online-first strategy after 8 years in India

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with an online-first store, expanding deliveries to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Salem ahead of a planned physical ret

Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR amid biting cold wave, AQI remains 'severe', IMD issues alert for Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; Check full forecast

A western disturbance is active over the western Himalayan region, and its impact will be visible across large parts of north and north-west Indi

US sends military aircraft to Greenland as Denmark reinforces defences after Donald Trump threats

The US plans to deploy aircraft to Greenland's Pituffik Space Base as political tensions rise over Donald Trump's push to acquire the Arctic terr

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

Indian CBSESaudi curriculum school to open soon in Madinah

Madinah: In a significant development for expat families, a school offering a combined Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Sau

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

Revanth-Led Telangana Rising Team Arrives in Zurich for WEF Davos

The Chief Minister is accompanied by Revenue and Housing, I&PR Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and a team of senior officials

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.

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

Karnataka Top Cop K Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Viral Sleazy Videos

Multiple videos showed Karnataka Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao in a compromising position with women.

Gobbila Vidyadhari assumes charge as new Joint Collector

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

Mr Expert Of Cricket Has Suggestions: Kohli's Brother Rips Into Manjrekar

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar had previously expressed his disappointment that Virat Kohli chose to continue playing only the easiest f

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

M&E pushes for growth enablement; Ajios need for speed

The media and entertainment sector wants Budget 202627 to shift policy from regulation to growth enablement. Reliance's Ajio is betting on faster

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

2care.ai aims to transform chronic care management in India through WhatsApp

Healthtech startup 2care.ai combines WhatsApp and AI to simplify cancer care, organising health data, tracking treatment, and supporting patients

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

I Can't Push it Anymore: Saina Nehwal Confirms Retirement

Saina last played a competitive match at the Singapore Open in 2023, but did not formally announce her retirement at the time

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