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Trump warns Iraq against return of Ex-PM Nouri al-Maliki

Washington: President Donald Trump warned Iraq on Tuesday that the US would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-

Trump Warns Iran as Armada Moves In, Urges Tehran to Make Deal

By the way, there's another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now. So we'll see. I hope they make a deal. Trump said

Australian dollar climbs to three-year high, than edges down, Inflation rises 0.6%; details inside

The Australian dollar surged to a three-year high against the US dollar on Wednesday, fueled by news of potential international travel by Austral

Tharoor stays silent on CPI(M) leanings but vows direct talks with Congress leaders

The Congress MP clarifies that his absence from the high-level Congress meeting in New Delhi was simply a matter of bad timing

Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence

Trump made the threat days after the dominant political bloc known as the Coordination Framework, a collection of Shiite parties, announced it wa

Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling pilot soon on BengaluruMysuru highway

The MLFF system replaces traditional toll booths with overhead gantries equipped with satellite-based GPS technology, high-performance RFID FASTa

On Camera, Massive Avalanche Hits J&K's Sonamarg, Burying Houses In Snow

A massive avalanche swept through the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir's Ganderbal district Tuesday night, engulfing houses and vehicle

Three arrested, drugs worth 4 lakh seized in separate cases in Bengaluru

In another case, the Jalahalli police arrested a drug peddler and seized 31 gm of MDMA worth approximately 3 lakh

Washington State Senate passes Resolution No. 8674 honouring Indias 77th Republic Day

Republic Day: Several States of the US Northwest, in the Consulates jurisdiction, including Alaska, Nebraska, Washington, Oregon and South Dakota

New Terror Nexus In Making? Pak Lashkar Commander Admits To Hamas Links

In a significant development pointing to deeper coordination among global terrorist groups, a senior terrorist commander of Pakistan-based Lashka

10 FMs to join India-Arab Foreign Ministers meet

India-Arab FM meet: The focus of the meet will be on the Gaza Peace Board, Palestinian issue, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, bil

How a political and legal battle halted efforts to conserve Tiruvannamalai temple 25 years ago

More than two decades ago, the Archaeological Survey of India proposed to declare the Arunachaleswara temple a monument of national importance. T

HUL emerges as a defensive bet amid broader market correction: Ruchit Jain

Trump visits a restaurant in Iowa, takes questions from reporters on Alex Pretti, Minnesota unrest

On Camera, Sonamarg Avalanche Engulfs Buildings, No Casualties Reported

A massive avalanche swept through the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir's Ganderbal district Tuesday night, engulfing houses and vehicle

Hard times make you stronger: The truth about growth

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Franklin Roosevelt Some quotes feel like a gentle reminder. This one feels like a wake-up call.

Canada PM Carney denies retracting Davos comments in talk with Trump

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that during the call, Mr. Carney was very aggressively walking back some of the remarks he made during

Delhi High Court Halts AI Film Over Unauthorised Use Of Pawan Kalyan's Son's Identity

The Delhi High Court has restrained the circulation and broadcast of an AI-generated film exploiting the name, personality and likeness of Akira

US Winter Storm Deaths Rise and Power Outages Linger

The arctic misery over the eastern half of the U.S. was expected to worsen Friday and Saturday

Bangladesh: BNP supremo sounds alarm over vote rigging; chaos ahead of February 12 polls

Bangladesh polls: There are apprehensions that radicals will try to disrupt elections and deny the majority to BNP, pushing for a coalition gover

Avalanche Hits J&Ks Sonamarg Tourist Resort; Officials Say No Casualty

Srinagar, Jan 27: An avalanche hit Sonamarg tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir late Tuesday night, but there was no loss of life, officials said

Stock Market Live Updates 28 Jan 2026: Stock to buy today: JSW Steel

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for JSW Steel. The 4.4 per cent surge on Tuesday marks the end of the sideway

Trump Warns of 'Bad Things' if Republicans Lose Midterms

The White House says Trump will be making weekly trips across the country ahead of the midterms, in which voters have historically punished US pr

India-EU Pact Will Create Market Of About 2 Billion People: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the ambitious India-EU free trade agreement is likely to be implemented within the 2026 calendar y

Ten people die in New York City's frigid cold, raising questions about city's preparedness

Officials said several victims were believed to have been living on the streets. At least six of the fatalities came early Saturday, as the tempe

Capturing the cruelty of leprosy in a dark and merciless language

The anguish and alienation associated with leprosy have long made it a potent subject in literature, inspiring some of the modern writing in Tami

What the Union Budget is likely and unlikely to offer gig workers

As Indias gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2030, pressure is mounting on the Centre to move beyond mere announcements. Experts

The pillars that travelled from Madras to Pondicherry and back

Once, there was a colonnade of 32 pillars in Pondicherry that the French brought in from Madras in 1746. The British took them back to Madras fol

Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill 12, Target Passenger Train

In northeastern Kharkiv region, a drone hit a carriage of a train transporting nearly 200 passengers, killing at least five people

Texas halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities

Governor Greg Abbott said the freeze will give lawmakers time to establish statutory guardrails for employment under the visa program

Atiqa makes stunning WSK debut in Italy; first Indian to seal P2 in qualifying

La Conca (Italy), Jan 27: Eleven-year-old racing sensation Atiqa Mir made a roaring debut in the WSK Super Master Karting Series as she became th

Indo-EU joint statement: Underlining a green, clean drive to decarbonisation

India-EU FTA: India and the European Union are strengthening ties through a comprehensive strategic agenda. This partnership prioritises sustaina

SAI Sports Science Division conducts special workshop for coaches in shooting and archery

New Delhi, Jan 27: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport will extend full support to sports science initiatives in every possible way, but it i

IRS refund timeline revealed: The exact day your tax refund could land in your account if you file today

IRS tax refund schedule 2026: The 2026 tax season has begun with significant changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, promising potentially

Case Against Ex-IT Employee For Stealing Software Data Worth Rs 87 Crore

An FIR has been registered against a former senior employee of an IT firm for allegedly stealing the company's proprietary software source code v

South Africa weighs steep tariffs on vehicles from China, India

India auto exports: In South Africa, the number of vehicles shipped from China has surged 368% over the past four year, and from India 135%. Comp

Pippa Mukherjees new book delves into the shrubs and climbers of India

The Kodaikanal-based environmentalist, author and educators new book, Shrubs & Climbers in India: A Field Guide, documents the physical character

Bangladesh polls: Hindus targeted amid radical plot

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Ahead of Bangladeshs February elections, intelligence officials warn of a coordinated plot to incite violence against the coun

Nepal EC seeks reply from Balen, four others over poll code breach

Kathmandu, Jan 27: Nepals Election Commission on Tuesday sought clarification from five political leaders contesting the general elections over t

People wait for the all-clear signal to reach the opposite bank of the Dnieper River

People wait for the all-clear signal to reach the opposite bank of the Dnieper River during a Russian drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. (

Russian drones injure civilians in Ukraine

KYIV, Jan 27: A heavy Russian drone attack on Ukraines southern port city of Odesa injured 23 people, including two children and a pregnant woman

Not acceptable for Pakistan to use terror as state policy: India at UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27: India mounted a strong rebuttal against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, declaring that it is not normal

Never been stronger: Ursula von der Leyen hails EuropeIndia ties at presidential banquet

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared Europe-India political ties are stronger than ever, highlighted by a new Free Trade A

Nearly 2 Million Military Casualties In Ukraine War: Report

Russia's grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly two million military casualties -- killed, wounded or missing -- between the two countrie

To make sense of cosmic rays, CERN team tracks a fragile nucleus

Why is finding out how deuterons survive particle collisions in the Large Hadron Collider important? If scientists have to predict how light nucl

Texas Halts New H-1B Visa Petitions At State Agencies, Universities

Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hir

Work on new Legislative Assembly Complex to begin soon: Speaker

NeVA to be fully implemented from next session Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather today h

EU chief Ursula von der Leyens elegant wardrobe turns heads in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Its not just the presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in India that is making news, but the elegant

Safran Cricket Club clinches Republic Day Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Safran Cricket Club delivered a dominating all-round performance to lift the Republic Day Cup 2026,

Private agencies create infrastructure in Chennais waterways to prevent plastic pollution

The pilot project is funded by an agency of Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

CM chairs pre-budget meeting with public representatives of Jammu, Samba districts

*Emphasizes need for effective utilization of Flood Relief funds Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: As part of the ongoing exercise for formu

J&K Grameen Bank, Tata Motors sign MoU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Tata Motors Ltd., Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the signing of a Memorandum of

J&K Tourism captivates global audience with immersive VR experience at FITUR 2026 Madrid

*Advisor to CM inaugurates J&K Pavilion Excelsior Correspondent Madrid, Spain, Jan 25: The five-day 46th edition of the International Tourism Fai

LG interacts with Indian Railway Management Service Officer Trainees

*Addresses Kavi Sammelan Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with Indian Railway Management Service

Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishan unfurl National Flag on 77th R-Day

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Jan 27: On 77th Republic Day of the country, chief of the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, Swami Ramdev and general se

School Spirits Season 3 Episode 1 to 3 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, cast and trailer

School Spirits Season 3 Episode 1 to 3 releases Wednesday, January 28 at 3:01 a.m. ET on Paramount+. The season starts with three episodes, follo

Muruga saves His bhaktas

Asian Winter Games possible in India within a decade: Jadeja

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 27: Improved winter sports infrastructure and sustained support could put India in contention to host the

Caste enumeration to be done in 2nd phase of Census 2027: Home Ministry

NEW DELHI, Jan 27 : The caste enumeration under Census 2027 will be carried out during the second phase of the population count that will begin i

Pegasus, Hero FCs advance to semifinals of 1st Jammu Gold Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: In the ongoing 1st Jammu Gold Cup Football Tournament, the 3rd quarterfinal saw Pegasus FC defeat P

Govt says new UGC regulations wont be discriminatory, misused; students hold protests, UP BJP leader resigns

NEW DELHI (UP), Jan 27: The government on Tuesday asserted that the new UGC regulations would not be misused and there would be no discrimination

UCC ushers in new era of womens empowerment in Uttarakhand: Dhami

DEHRADUN, Jan 27 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state

Public welfare ultimately paves way for national welfare: Adityanath

GORAKHPUR (UP), Jan 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that only those driven by the spirit of public welfare earn

Objectionable comments about CM Fadnaviss wife lead to anger, demand of action

NAGPUR, Jan 27 : Highly objectionable remarks about Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wife Amruta Fadnavis by a local singer and YouTu

Former IT firm employee booked for source code theft worth Rs 87 cr in Bengaluru

BENGALURU, Jan 27: An FIR has been registered against a former senior employee of an IT firm for allegedly stealing the companys proprietary soft

Haryana and Punjab CMs hold key meeting on SYL issue in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH, Jan 27 : An important meeting between the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab was held on Tuesday in Chandigarh to discuss the Sutl

Flyover narrows from 4 lanes to 2; draws ridicule and criticism, but MMRDA says no design flaw

MUMBAI, Jan 27 : A newly-constructed flyover at Mira-Bhayandar near Mumbai that narrows midway from four lanes to two lanes has drawn criticism,

Schools closed tomorrow in North Texas: See full list of DFW closures due to winter weather - Fort Worth ISD, DISD, Frisco ISD, Denton ISD, & more

Schools closed tomorrow: North Texas families are adapting as dangerous winter weather forces widespread closures of schools, daycares, colleges,

Citing RP Act, EC says can lay down procedure for SIR as it thinks fit

70 Auto-Rickshaws Distributed To Workers To Mark Third Anniversary Of Lokeshs Yuvagalam Padayatra

The minister also appreciated Raghurama Raju for his efforts in securing insurance coverage for workers and facilitating access to loans at low i

Make UGC equity rules caste-neutral: Plea in SC

India, EU clinch Mother of All Deals; unveil strategic agenda

Largest free trade agreement in history: PM NEW DELHI, Jan 27:India and the European Union today sealed a landmark free trade agreement billed as

CRPF jawan among 4 killed in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 27: In a freak accident near Jakhani Bridge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a CRPF jawan among four per

Society must remain united to confront those who promote, justify terror: LG

Govt to conduct fresh investigations in terror-linked cases Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that for susta

Ahead of budget session, Speaker calls APM-cum-BAC on Jan 30

Will seek cooperation, suggestions Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has called an All Party

ACB Arrests Sub-Treasury Officer, Senior Accountant In Rs15,000 Bribe Case

The arrested officials were identified as Nalla Ravi Prasad, sub-treasury officer, and Ambakandi Srinivasa Rao, senior accountant at the Sub-Trea

Snowfall hits air traffic, NH blocked; 2 bodies remain stranded in Uri

40 soldiers among 60 rescued in Doda Gopal Sharma/Suhail Bhat JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, Jan 27: While at least 60 people including 40 Army soldiers were r

Govt aims to make 3-nanometre chips by 2032; achieve self-reliance in 75 pc tech categories in 4 yrs

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: The government is aiming to make high-tech small chips of 3-nanometre nodes used in products like modern smartphones and comp

World order and Donald Trump

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com The global order that emerged after second World War was anchored upon predictability, multilateralis

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Washington State Senate convenes special session, adopts resolution celebrating Indias R-Day

NEW YORK, Jan 27: In a remarkable gesture, the Washington State Senate adopted a resolution at a special session in honour of Indias 77th Republi

Students protest new UGC regulations, Govt says no misuse

NEW DELHI/BAREILLY (UP), Jan 27: The Government today asserted that the new UGC regulations to check caste bias would not be misused and there wo

Inequality On Rise, Welfare In Retreat: Congress Slams Government

Ahead of the release of the Economic Survey and the presentation of the Union Budget, the Congress on Tuesday questioned the numbers the governme

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu have highest number of vacancies under the NEET-PG 2025-26

Prohibitive cost of education, lack of good teaching staff, infrastructure, patient load, and stipend deterrents, experts said

Chemical Waste Tanker Retrieved From Canal In Kakinada District

The 60-tonne tanker, which was carrying chemical waste from Guntur to pharmaceutical units in Anakapalli, overturned into the canal in the early

Vidarbha recall Yash for must-win Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh

NAGPUR, Jan 27: Defending champion Vidarbha on Tuesday recalled fast bowler Yash Thakur for their must-win Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Prade

Ganja Smugglers Attack: Excise Constable Critical But Condition Improving

According to NIMS emergency medicine specialist Dr G. Suneel Kumar, the constable was brought to the hospital on ventilatory support and was imme

Winter storm weather forecast: East Coast could see more snow, sleet, and rain here's what to expect this weekend

Winter Storm Weather Forecast: Another winter storm is brewing for the East Coast this weekend, January 31 and February 1. Weather models indicat

Trump Says Will 'De-Escalate A Little Bit' In Minneapolis

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would de-escalate a little bit in Minneapolis, amid a backlash over the killings of two people by feder

Government counters opposition, says caste census timeline already out