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Amrit Bharat Express train launch: RAC removed, minimum price for second class Rs 50, check all key features, ticket prices

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off five additional Amrit Bharat Express trains on Sunday, a day after launching four such trains. These tra

Nawaz Sharif's daughter wears Sabyasachi, Pakistani internet sparks outage; says 'Why not support our own designers?'

Shanzay Ali Rohail, wife of Junaid Safdar, wore Indian designer outfits by Sabyasachi and Tarun Tahiliani for her mehendi and wedding, sparking m

FPIs selling spree continues; Rs 22,530 cr pulled out from equities in Jan

New Delhi, Jan 18 : Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore (USD 2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid risin

India announce white-ball squads for Australia tour: Pratika Rawal dropped, veteran returns after seven years

India have announced their white-ball squads for the Australia tour, with Pratika Rawal missing out on selection while Vaishnavi and Kamalini ear

Advocates Cannot Seek Information Under RTI Act For Clients Cases: CIC

NEW DELHI, Jan 18: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that advocates cannot use the Right to Information (RTI) Act to seek detail

Amway India loss widens to Rs 74.25 cr in FY25, sales dip 10.5 pc to Rs 1,148.16 cr

New Delhi, Jan 18 : Amway Indias total loss widened to Rs 74.25 crore in FY25, and its revenue from operations declined 10.56 per cent to Rs 1,14

Sanjay Singh, Pappu Yadav among 8 booked for spreading 'fake' images of Manikarnika ghat

Varanasi police have registered eight FIRs against individuals, including AAP MP Sanjay Singh and Congress leader Pappu Yadav, for allegedly spre

Wordle Answer January 18: Clues and solution decoded for the Sunday puzzle #1674

Wordle is a daily word game that tasks players with uncovering a five-letter word in no more than six tries. Created in 2021 by software engineer

Unity of Nairs and Ezhavas essential: Vellappally Natesan

Natesan clarified that he had never opposed Muslims, but was critical only of the communal tendencies within the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML

Indians lead Sri Lanka tourists arrival in 2025

Colombo, Jan 18 : Sri Lanka received a total of 2.3 million tourists in 2025, with Indian travellers accounting for the largest share, according

Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing vague ceasefire line thats sometimes unmarked

Cairo, Jan 18 : A dividing line, at times invisible, can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. Those sheltering near the territorys yellow

Indonesian rescuers find wreckage of plane in mountainous region

Jakarta, Jan 18 : Indonesian rescuers on Sunday recovered wreckage from a missing plane that is believed to have crashed the previous day with 11

Nepal's ex-PM Deuba moves to SC against recognition of new faction of party

The political chess game in Nepal continues as ex-Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba raises a legal challenge against the Election Commission's en

Hindu businessman beaten to death in Bangladesh over bananas, 3 detained

Dhaka, Jan 18 : A Hindu businessman was beaten to death in Bangladeshs Gazipur by three members of a family following a dispute over bananas, loc

Power Distribution Utilities Record Positive PAT After Years Of Losses: Manohar Lal

The result of these reforms is evident not just in the positive PAT posted by the Distribution Utilities after so many years, but also in other p

19th session of National Assembly begins in Nepal

Kathmandu, Jan 18 : The 19th session of Nepals National Assembly commenced on Sunday at the Federal Parliament building in Singhdurbar secretaria

PM Modi unveils development projects worth over 830 crore, flags off three Amrit Bharat trains in Bengal

The PM also inaugurated the Jayrambati-Barogopinathpur-Maynapur rail line, and flagged off a train between Maynapur and Jayrambati

Watch: The Kashmir Connection | A.S. Dulat, Ziya Us Salam and Sobhana K. Nair

A sense of helplessness prevails in Kashmir in the current political scenario and Delhi is not bothered about what was happening there, according

Metro Announcements, QR Code-Based Parking to Ease Access to R-Day Parade in Delhi

Commuters will be directed to specific metro stations depending on whether their allotted seating enclosure lies to the north or south of the Kar

Telanganas total revenue receipts at 54.38% at the end of Q3 with three more months to go

Tax revenue crosses 65% mark by December end

BMC election 2026 result: Govinda hails ew vision for Mumbai after BJP-Shinde Sena win

In the wake of the BMC election results, actor Govinda, who is also a prominent Shiv Sena leader, expressed his aspirations for a thriving Mumbai

ICC intervenes to fix visa row affecting Pakistan-origin players before T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC has taken a decisive step to resolve visa-related concerns affecting Pakistan-origin players ahead of the T20 World Cup. The move aims to

FII selling trend may continue till some positive triggers happen: Analysts

A significant feature of the market behaviour in 2025 was that India's tepid performance last year ( Nifty return of 10 per cent) was despite the

Saints assaulted, stopped from taking bath at Sangam: Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand's claims ignite row

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged that he and his followers were stopped by the state administration from reaching the Sangam durin

Escaped jail inmate recaptured after encounter in UPs Kannauj: Police

Kannauj: An inmate who had escaped from the Kannauj district jail earlier this month was arrested on Sunday, January 18, after he was injured in

Mcap of 3 of top-10 most valued firms jumps by Rs 75,855 cr

New Delhi: The combined market valuation of three of the top-10 most valued firms jumped Rs 75,855.43 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, wit

Stop False Propaganda on Singareni, Ask Me Before Writing: Revanth

Chief Minister warns against baseless reports, asserts zero corruption, lays foundation stones for 362 crore works in Khammam

DK Shivakumar Cancels Davos Trip, Cites Congress Meeting On Assam Polls

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has cancelled his scheduled visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, citing offici

Sree Narayana Gurus impact on Dalits in Kerala deeper than Ambedkars in north, says Shashi Tharoor

Swami Vivekananda once called Kerala a lunatic asylum, Shashi Tharoor explains how Narayana Guru changed it

All about NASAs Artemis II as mega rocket reaches launch pad, paving the way for first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years

NASAs Artemis II launch pad: NASA's giant Moon rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, paving the way for first crewe

Revanth Reddy inaugurates development works, virtually sounds municipal poll bugle in Khammam district

Revanth Reddy has called upon nursing students to learn foreign languages such as Japanese and German to explore enormous job opportunities abroa

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 Grand Finale: When and where to watch, finalists, prize money, how to vote, everything you need to know about Vijay Sethupathi's show

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 is set to end with a grand finale on January 18, 2026, hosted by Vijay Sethupathi. Four finalists will compete for the t

'Cry every day in front of my dad': Harshit Rana addresses selection criticism, credits failures for his mental growth

Indian pacer Harshit Rana opens up about his emotional struggles and growth, revealing how he used to cry every day in front of his father before

Five-vehicle pile-up due to fog kills one in U.P.'s Amethi; three injured

All the injured have been admitted to the district hospital in Raebareli for treatment

Two engineering students killed, one injured in car accident in Jagtial

Hyderabad: Two youths were killed and another critically injured in a road accident in Telanganas Jagtial district late Saturday night, January 1

Watch: Shashi Tharoor reads from his book The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism

BJP strategy is to marginalise allies in states it's not in majority: Kapil Sibal

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal accused the BJP of a political strategy to ally with parties in states where they lack power or majority, then seize c

Watch: Can weight-loss pills replace fitness coaches?

From Indias loudest hit to Japans poor start? Pushpa 2

The fever of Pushpa 2 has been unstoppable in India cheering fans, whistle-filled theatres, and record-breaking domestic collections. But thousan

T20 World Cup: Mumbai-born USA pacer Netravalkar awaits emotional reconnect with Wankhede

As the T20 World Cup kicks off at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Saurabh Netravalkar, a fast bowler born in Mumbai and now representing the USA, ca

Watch: American newsrooms not calling out Gaza genocide an example of systemic bias: Samanth Subramanian

Shaan reacts to AR Rahman's 'communal' remark: 'Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan have been in minority for 30 years'

Dismissing AR Rahman's remarks about communal bias in Bollywood, Shaan has stated that the three superstars of the last 30 years, Shah Rukh Khan,

Watch: Kiran Desai on what she inherited from her mom Anita Desai

Protests In Bengal Over Migrant Worker's Death, Yusuf Pathan Meets Family

TMC MP from Murshidabad Yusuf Pathan visited the residence of a migrant labourer from Beldanga whose unnatural death in Jharkhand earlier this we

Hyderabad schools may soon be barred from exorbitant fee hikes

Hyderabad: Schools in Hyderabad may soon be barred from making exorbitant fee hikes, as the School Education Department has proposed a cap of up

Watch: Banu Mushtaq on suffocation, survival and Dalit resistance

Three chefs and niche dining experience

Chefs Kavan Kuttappa, Hussain Shahzad, and Vinesh Johny on reservations, the evolving food landscape and more

Iran protests: Verified death toll reaches at least 5,000, says official

Some of the heaviest clashes, highest number of deaths were in the Iranian Kurdish areas in northwest Iran

BJP strategy is to marginalise allies in states its not in majority: Sibal

New Delhi, Jan 18: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday said the BJPs political strategy in states where it is not in power or in majority is to

Bhatti Denies Allegations on Naini Coal Block Tenders, Slams Fabricated Reports

Deputy CM says his aim is to protect Telanganas assets and resources, not personal gain; asserts Singareni followed Centres tender norms.

How Russia Is Weaponising Winter Against Ukraine

For many Kyiv residents, electricity is available for only a few hours daily, and apartments have gone without heat for days.

Old Images Shared as Recent Visuals of Protest Against Israeli PM Netanyahu

Team WebQoof found that the images were old and did not show recent visuals of protests.

Why The European Union And Mercosur Signed A Major Trade Deal After 25 Years

After over 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations have signed a landmark free trade agreeme

Comfort Cooking and Conscious Cocktails for the Modern Traveller

Slow food, thoughtful spirits and mindful indulgence at Indulge House

12 Detained In UP For Offering Namaz In Empty House 'Without Permission'

Police have detained 12 people in a village in Bareilly district for allegedly offering namaz at a empty house without permission, officials said

Government seeking dates as no merit in NSA case against Sonam Wangchuk, says Gitanjali Angmo

Gitanjali Angmo alleged that Mr. Wangchuk should already be out of prison considering procedural lapses by authorities, saying it is an open and

Mary Kom's ex-husband Onler breaks silence after boxing champion accuses him of financial fraud, says 'lived like her slave but in my eyes...'

Mary Kom's ex-husband Onler Kom has responded to the financial fraud allegations levelled by a six-time world boxing champion. He claimed that Ma

12 detained for offering namaz in empty house 'without permission' in UP

A video purportedly showing people offering prayers inside the house has surfaced and is being circulated on social media, says the police

7 delicious winter recipes for dinner to keep you warm

When temperatures drop, nothing beats a warm, hearty dinner. These winter-friendly recipes are comforting, filling, and perfect for chilly evenin

Watch: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny | Kiran Desai, Nirmala Lakshman | LFL 2026

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is a session at The Hindu Lit For Life 2026, featuring Kiran Desai, acclaimed novelist and Booker Prize winner,

Watch: Heart Lamp: The stories behind the stories | Banu Mushtaq, Pankaja Srinivasan | LFL 2026

Heart Lamp: The stories behind the stories is a session at The Hindu Lit For Life 2026, featuring International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq

TMC MP Yusuf Pathan visits residence of deceased migrant labourer in Bengal's Beldanga

Pathan said the District Administration set up helpline numbers for migrant workers working outside Bengal and called upon them to contact the ad

J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar; operations under way

Security Beefed Up In Kashmir Ahead Of Republic Day

Srinagar, Jan 18: Security forces have intensified sanitisation and area domination exercises across Kashmir ahead of Republic Day to ensure smoo

Weight loss, a no easy revolution

Weight loss hinges on four major things: eating well and less, moving often, and exercising regularly

Quote of the day by NBA MVP Steve Nash: You have to rely on your preparation and really be'

Steve Nash, a South African-born Canadian basketball legend, is celebrated as one of the NBA's greatest point guards. His illustrious career, spa

Sonam Wangchuk in jail: Climate activist's wife reveals 'conditions are dire'; writing book on prison life

In solitary jail cell, Sonam Wangchuk sleeps on blankets; in company of books: HIAL co-founder Gitanjali Angmo

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk remains in Jodhpur jail. He is observing ants and writing a book titled 'Forever Positive'. His wife states he is

J-K: Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces And Terrorists In Kishtwar

The Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed that an operation is currently underway

Chilling last words of 27-year old techie, who died after car plunges into deep 70-foot ditch in Greater Noida: 'Dad, i don't want to die'

In a tragic incident from Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, a 27 year old man drowned to death after his car plunges into deep water-filled basement

India-US partnership is growing across trade, technology: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday concluded his 'successful' visit to Mumbai, highlighting the growing partnership between India and

Mamata government is betraying farmers, says BJP leader Biman Ghosh

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate development projects in Singur, West Bengal. BJP leader Biman Ghosh criticizes the state government, accusing

Nora Fatehi responds to rumours of affair with Bhushan Kumar, shares savage reply: 'Wow' and laughing emoji

Nora Fatehi dismissed rumours of an affair with T-Series head Bhushan Kumar with a humorous 'wow' and laughing emoji, showing she isn't bothered

IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra with 238 passengers makes emergency landing in Lucknow due to bomb threat, investigation underway

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rajneesh Verma informed that the threat consisted of a handwritten note on a tissue paper in the toilet of

Govt seeking dates as no merit in NSA case against Sonam Wangchuk, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo speaks out. She claims his detention under the National Security Act is illegal due to pro

'We are doing Gods work, but we are not God: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

When menopause hits: How symptoms spill into work, home and relationships

Societal conditioning often diminishes women's worth as they age, clashing with the biological realities of perimenopause and menopause. This tra

Indian Whisky Meets Fine Dining: The Amrut-Sheraton Collab Wins Applause

The launch, held in Sheraton Convention Center in Bengaluru, marked Amruts landmark 50th single malt release

MoUs with investment up to 9 lakh crore on ground: MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradeshs Chief Minister Mohan Yadav outlines ambitious plans to attract global investment aimed at achieving a doubled GSDP of over 30 lak

Heritage meets hi-tech: Armed forces legacy showcased at book fair theme pavillion

The New Delhi World Book Fair features a special pavilion celebrating India's military history. Visitors can explore exhibits on key conflicts, P

India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge

CareEdge Ratings expects the Indian economy to grow by 7 per cent in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties, supported by low inflation, softer int

CBSE releases admit cards for Class 10 and 12 private candidates at cbse.gov.in; check steps to download and more

CBSE has released admit cards for Class 10 and 12 private candidates for the 2026 board exams. The examinations are scheduled from February 17 to

India will remain 'Vishwaguru' as long as guided by dharma: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that dharma guides India to remain a Vishwaguru. He emphasized that this spiritual knowledge is not found elsewher

Encounter breaks out between security forces and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the remote area of Chatroo of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Sunday, officials

French President, UK Prime Minister criticise Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, call move 'completely wrong'

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European nations over Gre

Red Fort terror probe: Apple harvest cited as reason recruit quit suicide plan

Recent investigations have uncovered that Dr. Umar-un Nabi, identified as the mastermind behind a terror module, attempted to enlist a second sui

Encounter breaks out in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

Security forces and terrorists are engaged in an encounter in a remote forest area of Kishtwar district. The gunfight began on Sunday during a co

Man dies after car plunges into water-filled pit in Greater Noida; initial probe says fog, overspeeding led to incident

The deceased was identified as a 27-year-old software engineer with a company in Gurugram; local residents staged a protest alleging negligence

'Misunderstood': A R Rahman clarifies after row over his 'communal' remark

Music composer A.R. Rahman has responded to criticism following his recent interview. He shared a video explaining that his intentions can be mis

Red Fort Blast Mastermind Wanted To Recruit 2nd Bomber. Why He Backed Out

Investigations into the white collar terror module busted after the recent car bombing near Red Fort showed that the mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi h