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Construction of new bridge near Railway Junction drags on

The Highways Department is likely to begin work on Mannarpuram side after March 15 by which time the Railways is expected to move the materials r

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7 men Mrunal Thakur was linked with in past before Dhanush

Mumbai: Internet is filled with reports and rumours around actors Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush. Industry whispers suggest that the two stars may be

Solar eclipse to create ring of fire; will Hyderabad witness it?

Hyderabad: Astrophiles will once again get a chance to look at the ring of fire due to an annular solar eclipse on February 17, however, those in

The Essence of Indian Fashion Is Timeless, adaptable and Rooted in Drape

Legendary fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani looks back on three decades of Indian fashion through drape, memory, history, and lived experience.

Book of the Day: Why this tech-meets-culture literary novel by an award-winning author is impossible to put down?

Book of the Day: Responses to Death of the Author have spanned from enthusiastic praise to measured, thoughtful critique. Many readers have highl

GRAP Stage III curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns severe: Whats allowed, whats not

Delhi-NCR faces Stage III Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures as air quality has entered the 'severe' category. Restrictions include 50%

Will Meet Modi Any Number of Times for State's Benefit: Revanth Reddy

Revanth Reddy said he would request the prime minister to sanction an airport for Adilabad district to improve connectivity

Rajasthan BLO threatens suicide over order to delete 470 minority voters

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) from Rajasthans Hawa Mahal Assembly constituencyhas threatened to commit suicide after he was allegedly pressured to

Rare winter shock: Arctic blast may trigger snow in Florida and freeze the south

An Arctic blast is set to bring a small but potent snowstorm to the South and East this weekend, with chances of snowfall from the Florida Panhan

Wipro Q3 Results: Net profit drops 7% YoY to 3,119 cr; dividend of 6 per share

Nearly 44,000 startups registered in 2025, highest since the launch of Startup India: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, speaking on the 10th anniversary of Startup India, said that there are now more than 2 lakh startups across the country and a

Kerala Health department launches new web portal

Hot air balloon show draws huge crowds on opening day at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad

How Pinakin Patel crafted a design legacy

An expansive survey of the self-taught architect and designers work is set to open at Nilaaya Anthology in Mumbai

India in talks with US as Chabahar Port sanctions waiver nears April 26 expiry, says MEA

India is in talks with the United States. This is to ensure its Chabahar Port plans continue. A US sanctions waiver is in place until April 26. T

'FCC is Trumps attack dog' | House hearing erupts as Carr faces accusations of media intimidation

Simulator-based cardiology training programme under way at SCTIMST

With technology and AI now driving vast areas of diagnostics and cardiac interventions, training the next generation cardiologists with the lates

How Failed Thackeray Reunion May Have Cost 1 Cousin More Than The Other

Maharashtra's complicated political space took a turn ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections when estranged cousins Uddhav and

AP CM's Nod for APFIRST Research Centre in Tirupati

Naidu gave consent for setting up a research centre named AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) in Tirupati

Coimbatore Corporation plans new zonal offices ahead of expansion

Ashton Kutcher returns to acting, appears solo on red carpet with Mila Kunis nowhere in sight

Ashton Kutcher returns to acting in The Beauty, an FX/Hulu suspense thriller created by Ryan Murphy. It centers on a revolutionary drug that offe

Mitchell reaps the dividends of meticulous planning

How infrastructure is powering Mumbais ultra-luxury property markets

New transport links and metros are reducing travel time and redrawing citys real estate hierarchy

Kartik Aaryan walks away from his Rs 15 crore paycheck: Reports

Mumbai: In an industry where success is celebrated loudly and failures are quickly forgotten, Kartik Aaryan has chosen a different path. The acto

SPREE Scheme: 1.17 lakh firms, 1.03 cr employees enrolled with ESIC

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation has seen significant registration under its SPREE scheme. Over 1.17 lakh new employers and 1.03 crore

Quote of the day by by Nicki Minaj: You have to know that as long as you love who you are

Nicki Minajs quote of the day focuses on self-love, personal values, and confidence. The message says people should accept who they are and trust

No Nipah virus case in Tripura: Official

Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Saju Waheed A, said the government is serious about preventing the disease and has taken multipl

As AI reshapes Engineering, IITs double down on humanities and creative arts

From popular Psychology electives in old IITs to the recent launch of the Centre for Creative Arts at IIT Hyderabad, humanities education is emer

Assam CM Flags Concern Over Inadequate Response of West Bengal Over Infiltration

The chief minister exudes confidence to win Assam assembly polls with thumping majority

I-PAC raids in Kolkata: ED seeks to add MHA, DoPT as parties in its plea in SC

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court. It seeks to include the Union Home Ministry and the Department of Personnel and Tra

BJP Sweeps Mumbai Civic Polls, Becomes Largest Party in BMC

Coupled with a decent performance by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the BJP is now in the driver's seat to govern the cash-rich

Analysis | Why Saudi Arabia opposed U.S. strike on Iran

According to Gulf and American officials, Saudi Arabia, along with Qatar, Oman and Turkey, lobbied the Trump administration against military acti

Jointly Charging the Road Ahead | Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Charging Network Industry 2026

Mastiii 4 OTT release date: When and where to watch Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani-starrer sex comedy

Starring Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Nargis Fakhri, the sex comedy Mastiii 4 will start s

Dhanush, Mrunal Thakur set for Valentine's Day wedding

Dhanush is rumored to be tying the knot with Mrunal Thakur in an intimate ceremony to be held on Valentine's Day on February 14.

'I was impressed by him': Venezuelas Machado gives Peace Prize medal to Trump; Nobel panel warns

Mortgage rates fall to three-year low: Why mortgage rates are dropping and whether Trumps $200 billion bond move can fix housing affordability in 2026

Mortgage rates plunged to 6.06%, hitting a three-year low. This shift follows President Trumps $200 billion mortgage bond initiative. The average

BJP Triumphs Over Thackerays In Mumbai, Trumps Pawars In Pune Civic Polls

Mumbai, Jan 16 : Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the BJP on Friday emerged as the single largest party

Amid T20 WC venue change row, ICC to send delegation to Bangladesh

Dhaka: In a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse over Bangladeshs participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (I

Indelible ink issue in BMC polls another troubling chapter of Vote Chori: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday flagged media reports claiming that indelible ink used to mark voters dur

Toll Plaza Rules: Cash payments to be banned? All you need to know

In major steps towards digitalisation, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has reportedly considered implementing a ban on cash pay

Nominate Officials for Metro Expansion Works: Kishan Reddy to CM

Kishan Reddy raised concern over delays in moving forward with Hyderabad Metro Phase-II, which the Telangana government has decided to take up

Evening news wrap: BJP sweeps Mumbai civic polls; Trump unveils US-backed Gaza 'board of peace' & more

Documentary explores artistic legacy of drishti bommai

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'Tim Walz knew all along!': Shocking Minnesota fraud details revealed at explosive House hearing

What BMC and civic poll results mean for Maharashtra politics: BJPs rise, Senas fall, and the failure of Pawar-play

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised for a significant victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, including the BMC. The results highlight the

PM Modi to visit Bengal on January 17-18, address rallies in Malda, Singur

This will be the prime ministers second visit to the State amid the ongoing SIR exercise and his first since the political firestorm triggered by

BMC Elections 2026: How will Mumbai's verdict reshape Maharashtra politics? Shift from legacy politics to BJP dominance?

Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026 mark a major political shift, weakening Shiv Sena's legacy and validating the BJP-led Mahayuti's rise in Maharas

Who is Shrikant Pangarkar? Gauri Lankesh murder accused wins from Ward 13 of Jalna Municipal Corporation

?Shrikant defeated his nearest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP, who received 2,477 votes. He is accused of the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri

Uddhav Thackeray's Options After Losing Control Of Richest Civic Body BMC

Uddhav Thackeray may have lost control of the BMC amid a massive challenge from the BJP, but his position as a leader of consequence has remained

After BMC Drubbing, BJP Lobs Raj Thackeray's Rasmalai Dig Back At Him

Indulging in some sweet gloating after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance crossed the halfway mark in leads in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ele

Kartik Aaryan returns Rs 15 crore from TMMTMTTM fees to Karan Johar after film flops at box office: Report

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the actor waived around Rs 15 crore from his remuneration shortly after the film's release, amid repo

'Am Much Poor Than Yuvraj, Sehwag; They Always Have Rs 5-6 Crore': Ex-Star

Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh played for India with the ex-cricketer in the 2000s.

Tech Mahindra Q3 Results: Profit jumps 14% YoY to Rs 1,122 cr, EBIT margin expands 290 bps to 13.1%

J&K | Security Forces Busted Terrorist Hideout Near Kamad Nallah In Billawar

KATHUA, Jan 16: Security forces busted three terrorist hideouts in the Billawar area of Kathua district during a joint operation, police said on

BJP announces schedule for election of next national president

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, January 16, formally announced the election process for choosing its next national preside

International Spice Day 2026: Try Asias spiciest wraps In Hyderabad

Spicy food in India is not just about taste. It is tradition, identity, and emotion served on a plate. From the first crackle of tempering in hot

Maharashtra: Gauri Lankesh Murder Case Accused Wins Jalna Civic Poll as Independent

Except for Shiv Sena, almost all major political parties had fielded their candidates against Pangarkar

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IRCTC hotel scam case: HC issues notice to CBI on Rabris plea

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday, January 16, issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea filed by former Bihar

Chennai International Book Fair 2026 attracts delegates from 102 countries

Dancers brought Chandralekhas creative spirit alive with inspired performances at the 19th Memorial Festival

Held at Spaces, the two-day festival brought together artistes from Kerala practising diverse styles.

Dhurandhar 2: Akshaye Khanna to not shoot fresh scenes for Ranveer Singh's sequel but will return as Rehman Dakait, Aditya Dhar to release trailer in February

Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait to be seen in key flashback sequences in Dhurandhar 2, one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026. Led by Ra

Jalna civic poll results: Gauri Lankesh murder accused Shrikant Pangarkar wins

Shrikant Pangarkar contested from Ward No. 13 and defeated his closest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP. Pangarkar secured 2,661 votes, while Dh

PM Modi to visit West Bengal on January 17-18, address rallies amidst SIR, ED-IPAC row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal for back-to-back engagements, addressing rallies in Malda and Singur amidst political dispute

Global Vertical Mobility Leaders to Converge in Bengaluru at Smart Lift & Mobility World 2026

U.S vs Iran face-off at UN Security Council: America signals possible action on Tehran amid protests

Air India, Singapore Airlines to deepen ties with cooperation framework

NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (Reuters) Air India and Singapore Airlines on Friday announced an agreement to improve cooperation between the two flag carrie

West Bengal steps up Nipah preparedness with new treatment guidelines

West Bengal has issued guidelines for Nipah virus treatment. Two nurses have tested positive and are hospitalised. The state government stresses

Maharashtra civic election results: Congress sweeps Latur civic body polls

According to election officials, the Congress emerged as the largest party with 43 seats. The BJP won 22 seats, the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi secur

Simplicity Wins: Kangana Ranauts Saree Game Explained

Kangana Ranaut wears sarees as an extension of her personality rooted, confident, and refreshingly minimal. Her choices celebrate tradition witho

Thought of the day by Agatha Christie: One doesn't recognize the really important moments

The Thought of the Day today prompts reflection on how effortlessly pivotal moments can slip by unnoticed. Christies words imply that significanc

RSMSSB 4th Grade Result 2026 Out at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in; get direct link for RSSB merit list PDF here

The result shows the marks scored, whether the candidate has passed, and if they are eligible for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Survey challenges online stranger danger, finds young people fear unwanted contact from known persons more

While 77.9% of respondents reported household-level smartphone access, access to computers or laptops showed a stark urban-rural divide

Moral Power vs Politics: Why Punjab CM Appearing Before Akal Takht is Historic

Akal Takht cannot impose legal penalties. Yet for over 400 years, it has functioned as a parallel moral institution

Watch: Arslan grabs Sussane Khans phone as she video calls Hrithik

Mumbai: A video featuring Sussanne Khan, Arslan Goni and Hrithik Roshan has taken social media by storm. Captured casually at an airport, the cli

Dhurandhar beats The Raja Saab at box office; tops chart in its sixth week

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 28.95 crore net at the Indian box office in its sixth week, taking its 42-day total to Rs 869.80 cror

SC seeks Karisma Kapoor's reply on plea for copy of divorce settlement with late Sunjay Kapur

The Supreme Court has asked Karisma Kapoor to respond to a plea by Priya Sachdev Kapur, seeking a copy of a 2016 divorce settlement. This comes a

Indias forex reserves up by $392 million to $687.19 billion as of January 9

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant rise. Reserves climbed by $392 million to reach $687.19 billion. This follows a substantial d

Odian Odyssey Brings the Soul of Odisha to Hyderabad Marriott

Each dish reflects Odishas culinary philosophy, where restraint, seasonality, and cultural memory come together on the plate.

Israeli military forces facing 'mental health crisis', witnessing rise in PTSD and suicide cases among troops? Here's complete truth, what is happening and why

Israeli military forces facing 'mental health crisis', witnessing rise in PTSD and suicide cases among troops? Reports show rising trauma after t

Beyond buzzwords: Taking actions to create a misogyny-free workplace

CM post matter is between me, Siddaramaiah and high command, says Shivakumar

Speaking in Delhi, he dismissed speculation around his meeting with Rahul Gandhi and his recent cryptic social media post, saying such interactio

Maharashtra Civic polls: BJP leads on 84 seats in Nagpur, Congress 41, and AIMIM 4

The AIMIM contested on 6 seats in Nagpur, where party chief and Lok Sabha MP Assuddin Owaisi addressed a rally during campaigning

Iran crisis: Kashmiri Shia Muslims take to streets protesting against US and Israel in Srinagar

IndiGo claims cancellation refunds cleared, extends 'Gesture of Care' for December fiasco: DGCA

The airline also informed that eligible passengers can claim compensation for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure. As an additional m