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MEA reacts to US Bill proposing 500% tariffs over Russian oil, Were guided by market dynamics

Seventh arrest in cross-border narco-arms syndicate in Jammu, police recover pistol

JAMMU: (Jan 9) Jammu Police arrested another accused in a cross-border narcotics and arms syndicate, taking the total number of arrests in the ca

7 benefits of controlling blood sugar early

Keeping blood sugar levels under control from an early stagewhether youre prediabetic or simply health-consciouscan protect your body in powerful

World Economic Forum 2026: NSA Ajit Doval, Mukesh Ambani, N Chandrasekaran, Devendra Fadnavis and more in Indias top delegation to Davos

As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos, India is poised for a significant presence, led by the astute National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

'Inaccurate': MEA rebuts Trump aide's 'PM didn't call' remarks; cites 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025

Ministry of external affairs has refuted US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick's claims regarding trade deal negotiations. MEA spokesperson Ran

The great Indian protein spin

India is waking up to a protein deficiency and responding with everything from protein bhel to fortified burgers and supplements. Do we need pro

Old Video of a Huge Pileup of Vehicles Viral as Recent Visuals Without Context

We found that neither is this video recent nor is it from India or UAE.

Cervical Cancer in India: The Cost of Ignoring a Preventable Tragedy

Cervical cancer persists in India not because solutions are missing, but because prevention is not routine.

Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

The report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd underscores that precious metals particularly silver and gold were the primary drivers of pe

Milan Vohra talks about her new book, Heartbreak Unfiltered: Things nobody told you about love, loss and letting go

Through the new book, Milan talks about the continued allure of love and why it is so hard but possible to break our patterns and get over a brea

Five arrested in Hyderabad for selling banned Chinese manja; 155 bobbins recovered

India to focus on skilled jobs, employment quality to achieve inclusive growth: EAC-PM chief S Mahendra Dev

India is shifting its focus towards generating skilled employment and improving job quality, an essential step for sustainable economic developme

Tu Yaa Main teaser: Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoors love story has a deadly crocodile twist

The film is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma

Next Cocomelon From India? Inside EMOMEEs Big Bet on Childrens Storytelling

Why EMOMEE is quietly building a global kids universe rooted in emotion, trust, and long-term storytelling

Rupee falls 26 paise to close at 90.16 against U.S. dollar

A stronger greenback and weak sentiment in domestic equity markets are putting further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders

63 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh

They were active in South Bastar division, the West Bastar division, Maad division in the State, and in areas bordering Odisha, a senior police o

Pune residential market at delicate inflection point: Gera Realty Report

Average residential prices rise sharply by 11.8% year-on-year to 7,367 per sq ft, the steepest annual increase in the last five years

Pakistan: Alarm bells ringing for Shehbaz Shrif govt as Imran Khan's PTI plans big rally in Karachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM says...

Trouble mounts for the Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government as Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will launch a movement with a big ra

From classroom to cosmos: Hyderabad students CubeSat set for ISRO launch

Hyderabad:Maria Montessoris concept of scientific pedagogy has reached an extraordinary milestone beyond the classroom and into space. On Januar

WPL 2026: Huge setback for Gujarat Giants as star India player ruled out due to injury

Gujarat Giants have suffered a huge setback ahead of WPL 2026 after a star India player was ruled out due to injury. The untimely blow disrupts t

Kishan Reddy Underlines Need to Reduce Time Taken to Operationalise Mines

The mining sector is in a dynamic phase globally at present due to fast-changing mining geopolitics, focus on critical minerals, advent of new te

44% Indian cities face chronic air pollution, just 4% come under NCAP: report

The PM2.5 assessment by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Meghalaya), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Prade

Himachal Pradesh: 8 dead as private bus rolls down the hill in Sirmaur - video

A private bus carrying 30-35 passengers rolled off a hilly road in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, killing at least eight people. The bus wa

'Emboldens perpetrators': India on Bangladesh's denial of attacks on minorities; flags 'disturbing pattern'

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63 Naxalites, including 36 with total bounty of over 1.19 crore, surrender in Chhattisgarh

Sixty-three Naxalites surrendered in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Thirty-six of them carried bounties exceeding Rs 1.19 crore. The surrenders occurre

Kerala: ED files money laundering case in Sabarimala gold loss case

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering investigation into the Sabarimala gold loss case. This follows a state special inves

PM Modi and Trump have spoken eight times in 2025: India rejects Lutnicks claim that stalled trade talks were due to lack of outreach

India has firmly countered the statements made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding stalled trade discussions. Officials affirmed th

Empire and sacrifice: Heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athena should be on your watch list

How two stories about siege, state violence, and rebellion map the anatomy of imperial power heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athe

4 Killed, Over 24 Injured in Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv: Ukraine

Sybiha called for international condemnation of Russia's brutal missile strikes, urging allies to impose tougher sanctions and increase military

Indias best farmstays for immersive rural experiences in 2026: From forest walks to farm-to-table dining

From hydroponic farms in Rajasthan and village hikes in Kumaon to cave explorations near Ellora, these farmstays across India offer hands-on expe

Budget 2026-27 must focus on jobs, jobs and jobs: Mohandas Pai

Pai pointed out that 1.2 to 1.4 crore new people are joining EPFO, paying money with Aadhaar. Don't believe all these leftist JNU people who say

Karnataka to host Indias first commercial Quantum computer at IIIT-Dharwad

State bets big on frontier computing, announcing deployment of a cutting-edge machine at IIIT-Dharwad as part of a broader push to build an advan

Bharat Coking Coal's IPO fully subscribed in 30 minutes; GMP crosses 47 pc

The IPO is entirely an offer for sale by Coal India, which holds 100 per cent of BCCL and price band is fixed at Rs 21 to Rs 23, with the company

4 AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assemblys Winter Session for disrupting House proceedings

NEW DELHI: (Jan 9) Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday suspended four AAP MLAs for the remaining period of the ongoing Winter Session of the Delhi

Weekly media briefing by official government spokesperson

Major Relief for Navdeep in Drugs Case

Agreeing with these arguments, the High Court observed that it is not appropriate to continue a case without proper evidence

Mamata Banerjee Leads Rally, Judge Leaves Courtroom Amid I-PAC Raid Hearing

The face-off between the Centre and the West Bengal government over the Enforcement Directorate's raids on the Indian Political Action Committee

Delhi High Court Refuses To Stay Order On Fee Regulation Panel For Private Schools

Delhi Private Schools Fee Regulation: The School-Level Fee Regulation Committee will examine fee proposals submitted by school managements and ma

In Focus podcast | Insurance Bill 2025: Whats in it for policyholders?

Shilpa Arora speaks to us about what the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill changes, and whether 100% FDI will improve insurance outcomes for consumers

Singapore opens 10th light to night art festival in historic civic district

SINGAPORE, Jan 9: The 10th edition of Singapores art festival Light to Night opened on Friday, inviting the public to engage with art installatio

Top 5 most expensive TV shows of 2025 with huge budgets

Television is no longer the smaller cousin of cinema. In 2025, many TV shows have broken the mold, offering cinematic quality, star-studded casts

Iran state TV breaks silence on protests, claims terrorist agents of US and Israel set fires

DUBAI, Jan 9: Iranian state media broke its silence Friday over the demonstrations that swept the country overnight, alleging terrorist agents of

Uttarakhand holds 300+ Jan-Jan ki Sarkar camps across districts

Uttarakhand's 'Jan-Jan ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan ke Dwar' programme has organized over 300 camps across 13 districts. This initiative brings governance

'Wait A Minute' Meme Star Brett Ambler Goes Viral Again, Few Recognise Him

Brett Ambler, the former child actor behind the beloved Wait a minute... who are you? Kazoo Kid meme, is trending again.

Andhra CM Conducts Aerial Survey Of ONGC Gas Well Blowout

A massive fireball reaching up to a height of 20 metres and a width of 25 metres erupted on January 5 near Mori and Irusumanda villages, followin

7 foods that naturally boost gut health

Why Rushing to Desilt Himalayan Rivers Is a Risk We Cannot Ignore

In a region like the Himalayas, sediment is not an inconvenience, rather a fundamental component of river stability.

How to do Boston in 48 hours (Two hotels, a tea party and an Irish rager)

Can you explore one of Americas most historic cities in two nights? We try, with a 48-hour Boston itinerary that takes in Revolutionary history,

Sri Lankan Parliament speaker rules out Opposition motion to appoint committee on conduct of JSC

COLOMBO, Jan 9: Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne on Friday ruled out a motion by the Opposition to appoint a parliamentary sele

Defence self-reliance: Strategic imperative for military power systems 2026

Self-reliance is no longer an aspirational slogan, it is a strategic imperative that underpins operational readiness, geopolitical leverage, econ

Revanth Reddy Govt Implemented Major Schemes: Hanumantha Rao

Rao said that the Congress announced a six-point programme at Thukkuguda, in the presence of party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, promisi

Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great among four Indian films eligible for Oscars 2026

LOS ANGELES, Jan 9: Four Indian titles, including Kannada blockbuster Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and the Hindi film Tanvi The Great, are among

Children With Father's Identity Unknown Can Acquire Nepali Citizenship In Mother's Name

Relief to thousands of people who are deprived of their citizenship certificates

Exposure To Daylight Improves Metabolic Health, Helps Diabetics: Study

Daylight can help improve metabolic health, enabling people with type 2 diabetes to achieve better glycaemic control, according to a study.

Trump says U.S. oil pledged $100 billion for Venezuela ahead of White House meeting

U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Mr. Trump making no secret that contro

Ashok Leyland inaugurates greenfield factory in Lucknow focused on clean mobility

The plant is designed to produce up to 5,000 vehicles annually

Singapores Indian-origin LoP faces parliamentary debate after conviction for lying

SINGAPORE, Jan 9: Singapore Parliament is set to debate next week whether Indian-origin Pritam Singh is suitable to continue as Leader of the Opp

Hundreds in Somalias capital protest Israels recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

MOGADISHU (Somalia), Jan 9: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Somalias capital to protest Israels recognition of the self-declared Republic o

WPL 2026 opening ceremony: Date, time, performers, venue & other details

Women;s Premire League 2026 opening ceremony: The fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to commence on Friday with a grand ope

Rohit Sharma's priceless reaction to Jay Shah's 'our captain' remark in front of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani goes viral

Rohit Sharma's priceless reaction to Jay Shah's 'Our Captain' remark in front of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani during a high-profile event has go

Switzerland honours victims of deadly Alpine bar fire in national day of mourning

MARTIGNY (Switzerland), Jan 9: Switzerland will hold a memorial service Friday, part of a national day of mourning to honour the 40 people who we

TMC protest in Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee leads march against ED action against I-PAC

Hundreds in Somalia protest Israels recognition of Somaliland

Mogadishu (Somalia): Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Somalias capital to protest Israels recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somal

Freedom at Midnight Season 2 series review: Nikkhil Advani hits the sweet spot between text and context

Intense, reflective, but selective in its depiction of events and agent provocateurs, the series humanises political icons and puts their era-def

Four cattle killed in suspected wild animal attack in Kannur

Rupee falls 26 paise to close at 90.16 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened higher at 89.88 but lost ground through the day to settle at 90.16 (provisional) against the

Gen Z isnt buying what youre trying to sell: How a students deleted op-ed has shaken the Pakistan Army and Asim Munir

It is over by Zorain Nizamani: A young Pakistani academic's opinion piece questioning the grip of older power structures on youth was removed sho

Telangana: 4-year-old gets 20 neck stitches due to Chinese manja injury

Hyderabad: A four-year-old boy in Jagtial district suffered serious injuries in a Chinese manja freak accident on Thursday, January 8, reportedly

The Hindu Editorial - Shrill reactions: Indias cricketing ties with its subcontinental neighbours

Indias cricket is being held hostage to political compulsions

Section 163 Invoked Near Delhi Mosque, Over 1,000 police deployed

The Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals linked to the recent stone-pelting incident near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. Enhanced security measure

India@Davos: Doval to Join CMs, Ministers at WEF Annual Meeting

The chief ministers - Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh, Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma, Madhya Pradesh's Moha

No need to waste bullet when growth high, inflation low:PwC on RBI rate cut

NEW DELHI, Jan 9: Making a case for status quo on interest rate by the RBI, PwC Partner and Economic Advisory Services leader Ranen Banerjee said

No attacks, all indoctrination: Islamic State's new playbook in Tamil Nadu

Why the Tamil Nadu scenario remains a challenging one is that the modus operandi includes mostly propaganda and radicalisation. None of these per

44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme

The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual

Shield Against Terror: Amit Shah Launches National IED Data System

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the National IED Data Management System, a first of its kind digital platform aimed at strengthening India

Ashok Leyland aims to be among global top 10 commercial vehicle makers:Dheeraj Hinduja

LUCKNOW, Jan 9: Hinduja Group Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja on Friday said Ashok Leyland is aiming to be among the worlds top 10 commercial vehicle ma

Who is Jonathan Ross? US ICE agent and Iraq War veteran involved in fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman

The incident occurred on Wednesday (January 7) as an officer of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot dead Renee Good. The offici

Stray dogs case: Supreme Court refuses to go into allegation of harassment of women dog feeders

The Supreme Court will not address harassment claims against dog feeders. It stated such issues are law-and-order matters. Aggrieved individuals

India can be a factor of stabilisation in global affairs: Chile backs New Delhi bid for UNSC permanent seat

Chile has voiced its support for India's ambition to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Ambassador Juan Angulo state

Good news for Thalapathy Vijay, his final film Jana Nayagan to release soon, Madras High Court supports Tamil superstar, asks CBFC to..

Jana Nayagan got huge support from the Madras High Court and directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to clear the certification o

The Hindu Lit For Life: How translators bridge the worlds with words

A part of the 13thedition of the festival, a talk moderated by Mini Krishnan on Translation: The Bridge Over Lives and Landscapes will feature Ch

Stepmother Burns Child's Private Parts With Hot Spatula For Bedwetting In Kerala: Cops

A five-year-old girl's private parts were allegedly injured with a hot steel spatula by her stepmother for bedwetting, police said here on Friday

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Delhi High Court rejects plea against recognition of political parties as national, state-level parties

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Election Commission's system for recognizing national and state-level political par

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Yunus aligned with religious extremists, says Taslima Nasrin

Writer Taslima Nasrin has accused Bangladesh's interim government and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of supporting religious extremists. She state

Watch: India wasnt ready for trade deal, says top Trump advisor

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has revealed the U.S.-India trade deal did not happen because PM Narendra Modi did not call U.S. President

Adapting to changing times, KSEBs Model Section Offices to be recast as digitally-capable Smart Section Offices

The Smart Section Offices concept is expected to enhance human resource utilisation, reduce losses, minimise billing and metering errors, improve

44 pc Indian cities face chronic air pollution, only 4 pc covered under NCAP: Report

NEW DELHI: (Jan 9) Nearly 44 per cent Indian cities face chronic air pollution, indicating a structural problem driven by persistent emission sou