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BMC elections: Voter photo ID card, 12 other identity proofs valid for polling

Mumbai: Electors in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will be required to present either a voter photo ID card or any o

Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police as number one priority

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the arrested man, Kazem Hamad, was a threat to national security and that she had iden

Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump

Nuuk: The leaders of Denmark and the countrys territory of Greenland have offered a united front against President Donald Trumps calls for the Un

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in US

Washington: President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon tariffs, this time to coerce the Iranian government to end i

Death toll from crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to 2571, say activists

Dubai: The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists said early Wednesday. The figure came from the US-b

Watch | North India shivers as Delhi records coldest January morning in three years

North India is in the grip of an intense cold wave as Delhi records its coldest January morning in three years, with temperatures plunging to 3C.

Venezuelans regain access to social network X after yearlong block

X was once again accessible in Venezuela on Tuesday, more than a year after users were blocked by deposed president Nicolas Maduro

Delhi to generate revenue from green initiatives using carbon credit

Under this framework, the Delhi Government will now be able to generate revenue by selling carbon credits achieved through its various green proj

Give details of functional diagnostic, radiological services in Govt hospitals: HC to Delhi Govt

The court order came while dealing with a suo-motu case it initiated in 2017 over the alleged lack of critical care in government hospitals

Asaduddin Owaisi takes jibe at NSA Doval over avenge comments

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday slammed National Security Advisor Ajit Doval over his remarks calling on India

Apple rolls out Creator Studio to boost services push, adds AI features

Apple has used its services business, which includes its Apple Music and iCloud services, to drive growth in recent years

Sambhal court orders FIR against former CO Anuj Chaudhary, others in 2024 violence case

Sambhal witnessed violence on November 24, 2024, the second day of the Shahi Jama Mosque survey as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashe

J&K: Army Opens Fire on Pak Drones Along LoC in Rajouri

Defence sources said that the Indian Army implemented counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) measures after drones were spotted along the LoC

Mumbai Man Arrested for Threatening Kadapa MP, MLA

The accused has been identified as Rushanth Jayakumar Wadke, a resident of Mumbai.

Former Minister and INLD leader Sampat Singh accuses Haryana govt of neglecting the education sector in budgets over the years

According to the latest education department report, 40,671 posts of school teachers out of the sanctioned 1,22,359 posts were vacant at present,

2025 was third hottest year on record, no relief expected in 2026: EU, US experts

The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researcher

Sussanne Khan pens heartfelt note on her ex-husband Hrithik Roshan's relationship with Saba Azad, wishes to connect 'beyond families'

Sussanne Khan wished a belated happy birthday to Hrithik Roshan, and also penned a note on his relationship with Saba Azad.

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has advocated for the company to be allowed to sell some of its more advanced chips in China

Iran to Hang Protester Amid Nationwide Unrest

Twenty-six-year-old Erfan Soltani is allegedly scheduled to be hanged to death after his arrest during protests in Karaj last Thursday

Delhi wakes up to biting cold and 'very poor' air quality, overall AQI at 357

Several areas across the national capital reported AQI levels well above 300, indicating persistently hazardous conditions for public health

Lithium prices charge up on Chinas move to end export rebates from April

Manufacturers front-running orders, while ongoing demand growth and production curtailments have resulted in the spike

Elon Musk's X recovers after outage hits thousands globally

The actual number of affected users may differ from what is shown on Downdetector, as the reports are submitted by users

Bhogi Festivities Take to the Skies with Hot Air Balloon Rides in Hyderabad

Tickets for the Telangana Tourism event near Qutub Shahi Tombs sold out within minutes.

Happy Pongal 2026: 100+ wishes, quotes, images, Facebook, Insta and Whatsapp messages in Tamil and English

Happy Pongal Wishes in Tamil: Pongal marks Tamil Nadu's harvest season around January 14-15. This four-day festival honors new crops and nature's

Starlink offering free service in Iran, where other communications were cut in protest crackdown

Starlink has been the only way for Iranians to communicate with the outside world since authorities shut down the internet Thursday night

Over 14 lakh people left the city by bus, trains to celebrate Pongal in their natives

The Pongal pot boils over with creativity at Mandaveli Raja Street

Readers Write: Mandaveli Raja Street Residents Welfare Association delivers on its promise yet again by conducting its annual Kolam contest, one

GRAP treats symptoms, not causes of Delhi air pollution: experts

Delhi's air pollution crisis persists despite emergency measures like GRAP. Experts argue GRAP offers temporary relief but misses root causes. Th

Iran unrest: Over 2,500 killed in protest crackdown, rights group says

The group said most of those killed were protesters, along with children and civilians not involved in demonstrations, while over 18,100 people h

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela released, U.S. says

It comes after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro in a stunning nighttime raid earlier this month

What to know about the NYC nurses' strike and how it affects patients

NYC Nurses' Strike: Thousands of New York City nurses are on strike for a second day. Major hospitals like NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore, and

Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert comic strip, dies at 68

Launched in 1989, Dilbert became a cultural phenomenon for its sharp satire of corporate life, appearing in thousands of newspapers worldwide and

Man City Beats Newcastle 2-0 in English League Cup Semifinal

Semenyo also scored on his debut in the 10-1 rout of Exeter in the FA Cup over the weekend

Grammy-Nominated Musician John Forte Passes Away at 50

In 1998, Forte released his first solo album Poly Sci. The album included vocals from artists like DMX, Fat Joe, and Pras.

Shadowfax sets price band of Rs 118 - Rs 124 per share for IPO

Shadowfax's offering will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale of Rs 907.3 crore.

K-Pop Band BTS World Tour Dates Out, Set to Begin From April 2026

The group will conclude the North American portion with four performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on September 1-2 and 5-6. BTS returns to

Injection turns dormant tumour immune cells into cancer fighters: Study

The breakthrough could overcome key challenges in treating solid tumours, offering a faster, scalable and potentially more effective form of next

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Cold wave, dense fog persist across Delhi-NCR, alerts IMD

Delhi and surrounding areas are experiencing a cold wave for the third day. Dense fog is disrupting early mornings. Minimum temperatures are sign

Five new diarrhoea cases detected in Indore; no clarity over 'death audit' report

A total of 436 patients were admitted to hospitals since the vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak, triggered by supply of contaminated drinking water

Telangana RTC to operate 3,495 special buses for Medaram Jatara

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) on Tuesday announced that it will operate 3,495 special buses for the upcoming

Trump blasts Iran, signals possible US action after White House meeting on escalating unrest

Turkman Gate stone-pelting case: Arrests rise to 20 as Delhi Police nab two more

Earlier on January 7, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elah

Scientists find spaceflight affects immune genes, deforms the brain

The brain is a particularly important area of concern; previous research has shown that without gravity, the brain tends to shift position inside

Donald Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

Trump said in a social media post on Monday he would impose a 25 per cent tax on imports to the United States from countries that do business wit

Denmark, Greenland stand united against US attempt to acquire Arctic territory

Speaking at a joint press conference, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized solidarity with Denmark and t

Delivery agents must keep eye on road, not clock

The minister had met with officials from Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato

No talks yet with Pawar Sr but there's no permanent enemy in politics: Ajit

Tehran labels Trump main killer amid escalating unrest in Iran

Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, has accused US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the main

Just going BTS of the BMC for a bit!

If water, sanitation, roads, potholes, etc matter to you, I dont know a more important vote than for local body elections; no?

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

While the move could further strain Irans economy, already burdened by high inflation, it risks unintended consequences for the United States.

Pongal 2026: Singapore PM Lawrence invites citizens to celebrate festival with Tamil community at Little India

Pongal, India's prominent Hindu harvest festival, is being celebrated globally alongside Makar Sankranti. In Singapore, the Tamil community is en

Trump Warns of Very Strong Action if Iran Hangs Protesters

Rights groups accuse the government of fatally shooting protesters and masking the scale of the crackdown with an internet blackout that has now

88 tonnes of e-waste collected during special drive in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected 88 tonnes of electronic waste during the two-day special drive, which con

US: Six prosecutors in Minnesota quit over push to investigate ICE shooting victim's widow

Prosecutors objected to investigating a widow whose partner was killed by an ICE agent. They also opposed the department's refusal to investigate

Coal smuggling nexus: ED notice to 6 Bengal traders

Visiting time extended at Vandalur Zoo for Pongal holidays

More Migrants Dying in ICE Detention Under Trump

At least four people have died while being detained by ICE in 2026

US court orders bond hearing for Indian detainee

Washington: A federal court has ordered immigration authorities to hold a bond hearing for an Indian national detained in Michigan, ruling that h

Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters

International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights group said has likely killed thousands during protests posing one of the biggest

Amid cheating allegations, Karan Aujla expresses 'shukar', sends out this message for Waheguru: 'Tu ena joga kita'

Karan Aujla is under the radar after a Canadian singer, rapper, and actress alleged that she was in a private relationship with the Punjabi singe

Infirmities in anti-graft law clause that shields babus: SC; but bench split on nixing it

Sends case to CJI, P20

Women founders mean business; Making commuting safer for women

As the founder of Arise Ventures, Ankita Vashisht has backed over 520 founders, all while quietly building the infrastructure to change who gets

27 states restrict trans participation in school sports in Washington

States are increasingly banning transgender athletes from school sports teams. This trend began in 2020 and has led to legal battles. The Supreme

PM Modi's reaction to Pawan Kalyan's induction into Kenjutsu, bags global honour in Japanese Martial arts: 'Decades of dedicated...'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for officially entering Kenjutsu, ancient Japane

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The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say

Activists report over 2,500 dead in Iran protests. This figure is a significant rise from previous reports. The government has not released offic

Makaravilakku at Sabarimala: A Sacred Confluence of Faith and Tradition

Makaravilakku is one of the most significant and spiritually charged rituals associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage

The Agentic AI Leap: Unifying data and AI autonomy for 2026 customer engagement

The strategic imperative for 2026 is transitioning from manual prediction to Agentic Autonomy, a critical shift that necessitates a fundamental a

Happy Makar Sankranti 2026: 100+ best wishes, quotes, images, WhatsApp status, Instagram stories to share with your friends and family

Happy Makar Sankranti Wishes Images 2026: Makar Sankranti, celebrated across India, marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn

Stock Market Live Updates 14 Jan 2025: Stock to buy today: Oil India (447.75)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Oil India. The stock has surged over 5 per cent on Tuesday when the broad

US scientists move closer to 3D-printed livers, hearts and kidneys

The LIVE team is using FRESH 3D bioprinting, a proprietary technique that enables researchers to print soft, delicate biological materials, such

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion

The administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has been seeking to improve ties with Pyongyang, but so far its overtures have been re

Tensions escalate in Minnesota as protesters clash with federal agents

Confrontations between federal agents and protesters stretched throughout the day and across multiple cities on Monday. Agents fired tear gas in

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh vacating Rajya Sabha seat, not to seek third term

Singhs decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged him to make way for an SC c

French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament in mass protest

Escorted by police, the tractors tangled rush-hour traffic as they rumbled down the Champs-Elysees and other Paris avenues, and then over the Sei

Dog bite cases: Supreme Court warns states of heavy compensation

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that even dog lovers and feeders will be held responsible and accountable for

US Civil Rights Icon Claudette Colvin Dies

Colvin, at age 15, was arrested nine months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for also refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus

Jaipur hospital shifts 14 ICU patients after water leakage floods ward

SMS Hospital Trauma Centre in-charge Dr BL Yadav said the area where the ICU stands earlier housed rooms and toilets, and old water pipelines wer

Iranian state TV acknowledges high death toll from protest crackdown

The acknowledgment comes after activists and rights groups said the number of people killed during the unrest has surpassed 2,000.

Happy Makar Sankranti 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, messages, greetings to share with your loved ones

Send these Makar Sankranti wishes, messages, quotes, and greetings to your family, friends, and loved ones on this auspicious festival.

Short-term investment plans to grow dollars: Options that offer extreme returns

Investment risks abound, and if you think you may need some of your money for an important purpose in the next few years, it may make sense to sh

Iran accused of broadcasting coerced confessions as unrest deepens

Activists say the confessions are obtained through psychological or physical torture and are used to portray the unrest as foreign-instigated

India rejects Chinas territorial claims over Shaksgam Valley

India last Friday criticised Chinas infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley, saying it reserves the right to take necessary me

US Tariffs Bringing Billions to Treasury, Not Hurting Consumers: Trump

He said steep duties on imported goods, particularly automobiles, have driven record investment and boosted wages across sectors

Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery promise amid labour ministry pressure

Other quick commerce platforms, such as Swiggy and Zepto, may also follow suit after the intervention by the Union Ministry of Labour, which was

Iran protests: EU condemns violence, vows swift new sanctions

Condemning the rising death toll, she called the excessive use of force horrifying

Trump hails tariffs as cornerstone of fastest US economic turnaround

Speaking in Detroit, Trump said tariffsparticularly a 25% duty on foreign automobileshad driven record investment, boosted wages and helped curb

Morning Digest: Trump tells Iranians help on its way as crackdown toll soars; U.S. tariff threat puts India-Iran ties, BRICS plans under strain, and more

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India and France co-chair strategic dialogue on defence, technology, nuclear ties

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and French Presidential Diplomatic Adviser Emmanuel Bonne led the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue.

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