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Ramesh Varma Signs 350-Crore Multi-Film Deal with Pen Studios

Sources say the agreement includes one large-scale project budgeted at 150 crore, along with three other films made at varying budgets.

Speaker Nominates Members To J&K Assemblys Business Advisory Committee

Jammu, Jan 18: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, has nominated nine Members of the House to ser

BMC Breakthrough: How Fadnavis Delivered Mumbai to the BJP

The BJPs BMC win is not just an electoral victory, but a crucial signal to its allies about who calls the shots.

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Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

This customs duty can be rationalised and brought under one slab...Only 5-8% of the cars we sell in India are facing customs duty and import duty

Davos: Question of Trump's disinvitation irrelevant, says WEF MD ahead of the annual meeting

In an interview with the Swiss-based daily newspaper 20 Minuten, Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, responded to remarks by the President

Watch: People look at the poly in polyamory, but forget about love: Arundhati Ghosh

Nipah virus alerts, water contamination concerns, new research on obesity - and more

This weeks we covers the recent Nipah virus alert in West Bengal, a diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, weight-loss drugs and why BMI alone may not ref

Delhi Weather Today: IMD issues yellow alert amid dense fog, partly cloudy skies likely; AQI slips into severe category

Delhi faces a yellow alert as dense fog blankets the capital. Temperatures are expected to range from 5 to 22 degrees Celsius. Air quality has wo

Delhi AQI deteriorates to severe at 439 amid intense cold wave, fog

Several areas across the city report alarmingly high pollution levels

Seven Booked By EOW Kashmir For Cheating Youth In Fake Government Recruitment Racket

Srinagar, Jan 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against seven persons for allegedly running a fa

Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

As tensions rise over funding for international initiatives, the White House downplays claims of a hefty membership fee, insisting the proposed B

Watch: Neige Sinno on why many perpetrators dont see themselves as rapists

SC floats 'Romeo-Juliet' clause for Pocso; says law is being misused to 'settle scores' in genuine teenage relationships

India's Supreme Court is reviewing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Judges are concerned the law is misused against consensua

Watch: Is it India that is Bharat or Bharat that is India?

Watch: Ashutosh explains the rise of the Right

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis leaves for Davos to participate in World Economic Forum

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum, aiming to showcase the state as India's premier g

India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Playing 11: Check the full squad list, pitch report, weather update, where to watch and more

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Streaming: The India vs. New Zealand ODI series is tied 1-1, with the final match in Indore on Sunday deciding

GBS outbreak claims two lives in MP; govt. ramps up detection, treatment

Following the detection of over a dozen cases in Manasa town, the authorities have been instructed to establish a control room there, create a sp

Australian Open: Fans frustrated by long queues, ticket sales halt on day one

With heightened security at the event in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney last month, hundreds of spectators gathered outside the v

Samajwadi Party to move Supreme Court on electoral transparency: Akhilesh

We are planning to move the Supreme Court to verify whether the voter list prepared by the Election Commission is valid or the list compiled by t

Taiwanese journalist detained for bribing military officers to leak information to China

Prosecutors accuse Lin Chen-you of paying amounts ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of Taiwan dollars to current military office

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Canberra man arrested after pipe bombs discovered near Lake Ginninderra amid heightened national security concerns after Bondi Beach attack

Authorities apprehended a 41-year-old man following the discovery of multiple pipe bombs near Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen. Police found bomb-ma

No more 10 minutes, but gig workers still race the clock

Despite quick-commerce services dropping the 10-minute delivery promise, delivery workers remain in a whirlwind of speed expectations. The founda

West Bengal: Action order against officials for voter manipulation upheld

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had turned down the West Bengal governments plea last week seeking withdrawal of the poll bodys earlier or

Khamenei Acknowledges Thousands Killed in Iran Unrest

Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump of encouraging the demonstrations, which initially focused on rising costs and inflation before evolvi

Jain Saraswati on goose or peacock

It is in Jain faith that she came to be associated with geese and peacocks

How Budget 2026 can help India strike the right balance in trade policy for a world in flux

India's trade strategy is at a critical juncture, shifting from broad liberalization to selective engagement. New trade pacts diversify markets,

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 18, 2026: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released regularly. These codes are time-se

Thousands march in support of Greenland amid Trumps threats to take it over

Nuuk: Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against US President Donald Trump on Saturday, January 17.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff reveals how swimming with dolphins inspired his multi million-dollar dream, recalls life lesson by Indian Guru

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's multi million-dollar dream was inspired when he took a break from Oracle and was swimming with dolphins in Hawaii.

Taiwanese reporter accused of bribing military officers to leak information to China

A journalist in Taiwan has been detained. He is accused of bribing army officers. The goal was to provide military information to individuals fro

Attacks on Hindus unabated in Bangladesh, businessman beaten to death while defending employees

In Bangladesh, mob violence has claimed the lives of trader Liton Chandra Das and fuel-station worker Ripon Saha. The incidents, linked to disput

Watch: Driver Stops Mumbai Local Train Mid-Departure To Allow Elderly Woman To Board, Wins Hearts

Internet users have dubbed the driver a eal-life hero for prioritising compassion over strict scheduling.

What to do to make college applications strong and appealing

Here are five elements that can help make an application stand out

The facts about neuromyths in education

Demystifying some common claims about learning styles that are said to be based on neuroscience

Bihar Police Mains Exam 2026 Admit Card To Be Released Soon; Examination Scheduled For February

Candidates can download the Bihar Police Mains Exam admit card by visiting the BPSSC website and entering their registration number and date of b

Fresh Blow To Bangladesh Over Request To Swap T20 World Cup Group With Ireland

The controversy surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 took a fresh turn as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made a s

Syrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashes

The government appeared to be extending its grip on Kurdish-run areas after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a ationa

Everyone must visit to feel its magic: US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Mumbai's Gateway of India

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, visited Mumbai's Gateway of India, encouraging visitors to experience the city's vibrant charm and the Arabia

In Frames: Prayerful in Prayagraj

Ceremonies for the Magh Mela, which began on January 3, have been drawing crores of devotees to the Triveni Sangam for a holy dip; a footfall of

Hyderabad Shivers as Winter Chill Deepens; Telangana Below 10C

Moula Ali, HCU among coldest in GHMC; KB Asifabad records seasons lowest at 7C

'Dangerous Downward Spiral': EU Warning Over US' Greenland Tariff Threats

European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a dangerous downward spiral over US President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on

Vance, Rubio To Attend Winter Olympics, Trump Missing In List Of Attendees

US Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House

Trump Seeks $1 Billion For Permanent Spot On Gaza Board Of Peace: Report

The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.

Protesters march through Alpine villages agaisnt World Economic Forum in Davos

Protesters set off from Kublis in southeastern Switzerland, trekking through wintry terrain toward Davos in what organisers described as a statem

12 Injured In Vehicle Pile-Up Due To Dense Fog On Delhi-Lucknow Highway

Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha on Sunday morning led to a major accident on the Lucknow-Delhi National Highway (NH-9). Due to extremely low

Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board

There were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesias Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to

Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to Autism or ADHD: Study

Adelaide: If youve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain

PM to Launch Kaziranga Corridor, Flag Off New Trains in Assam

In a post on X, PM Modi said he was looking forward to being in Kaliabor, Assam, for the Bhoomi Pujan of major development works

We Are Slowly Being Poisoned: Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution

The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.

PM Modi to launch key infrastructure projects in Singur, West Bengal today; boosting state's growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch and lay foundation stones for key infrastructure projects in Singur, West Bengal. These initiatives incl

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Two militants arrested in Manipur's Bishnupur

At Chairel Ahallup in the district, a member of the outlawed PREPAK (Pro) was arrested on Saturday, a police officer said

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Day 2 LIVE

Prominent speakers of the day includes International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, vocalist and writer T.M. Krishna, Indian ches

Congress MLA seeks Mumbai chiefs ouster over BMC debacle

Mumbai: Former Mumbai Congress chief and party legislator Bhai Jagtap, on Saturday, January 17 was served a show-cause notice by the All India Co

Revanth to Launch Works in Khammam, Hold Cabinet Meet at Medaram

Chief Minister to review projects, hold Cabinet meeting and inaugurate SamakkaSaralamma pylon over two-day tour

In Maharashtra, Woman Claims She Was Taken To Another District To Cast Vote

According to the woman, who is from Gevrai taluka, several women from Beed district were taken on four buses to Pimpri Chinchwad.

UP: Security tightened at Prayagraj's Sangam Ghat as devotees take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Millions of devotees took a holy dip at Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya. Security arrangements were enhanced to manage the large crow

Iran: Ayatollah Khamenie calls Trump criminal for backing protests

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a criminal for supporting protesters in Iran, and blame

EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger Dangerous Downward Spiral

Ursula von der Leyen expressed full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland and stressed the need for dialogue to resolve the disagre

8 FIRs filed as fake images of Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment surface online

According to the police, fabricated images and misleading content, contrary to the actual facts related to the ongoing beautification work at Man

Four IAS officers by Telangana government

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, January 17 issued transfer orders for four IAS officers in the state. According to a Government

A new course for ocean diplomacy

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Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Its worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, reigned for over 70 years. Her rule saw immense global shifts. She was a symbol of stabili

Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh Recall NTRs Legacy on 30th Death Anniversary

TDP leaders hail NTR as symbol of Telugu self-respect and architect of landmark welfare reforms

Delhi air quality remains severe as AQI stands at 439; minimum temperatures stay below normal

Visibility across the city remained poor as cold wave conditions continued and dense fog covered large parts of Delhi.

Newlywed Woman's Body Left Outside Parents' Home, Dowry Charges Follow

A newly married woman died under mysterious circumstances in Bihar's Vaishali district, triggering serious allegations against her in-laws.

Madhya Pradesh GBS outbreak: 2 die in MP, govt ramps up detection

Two persons have died after an outbreak of Guillain-Barr Syndrome, an immunological nerve disorder, in Madhya Pradeshs Neemuch district, promptin

Varanasi: 'Fake' images of redevelopment work at Manikarnika ghat surface online, 8 FIRs filed

Authorities in Varanasi have filed eight cases against individuals accused of spreading fake AI images and false information online. These posts

Indians nationals return home as unrest grips Iran

Amid escalating violence and uncertainty in Iran, Indian nationals, including students, have begun returning home on commercial flights. Emotiona

GBS outbreak claims 2 lives in MP town; govt ramps up detection, treatment

Two people have died following a Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are actively identifying and treating p

Indonesian plane, with 11 passengers onboard goes missing in mountainous region during 2-hour flight, large scale search operation on

A small passenger plane travelling from Yogyakarta to Makassar, with 11 people onboard vanished in Indonesia. The contact with the Indonesia Air

Lokesh, Purandeswari Pay Tribute to NTR on 30th Death Anniversary in Hyderabad

TDP leaders, supporters gather at NTR Ghat; floral tributes and photo exhibition held

JPMorgan confirms Trumps assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job

There was no job offer, Mr. Dimon said in a statement. In an email to Reuters, bank spokesperson Trish Wexler said she should have been more vigi

Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave

Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national

Delhi-NCR chokes under dense fog, flights, trains affected as visibility drops to zero; AQI in 'severe' category

Delhi-NCR struggled with dense fog, flights and trains services were hit as visibility reached zero. The capital continued to choke under severe

Sensex, Nifty end week on flat note

MUMBAI, Jan 17: The Indian equity benchmarks closed this week almost unchanged amid optimism towards Q3 earnings and renewed India-US trade discu

Piyush Goyal meets Premier of British Columbia, Canada, Dave Eby

Piyush Goyal meets Premier of British Columbia, Canada, Dave Eby, to discuss strengthening the India-Canada economic partnership on Friday. (PTI)

Minneapolis: Pro and anti ICE demonstrators face off in immigration crackdown

Protesters for and against the Trump administrations latest immigration crackdown clashed in Minneapolis on Saturday as the governors office anno

Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog persist

Delhi continued to face a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday, with the AQI hitting 439 by 7 am, keeping the city firmly in the severe category

Iraqi forces take over key base following US withdrawal

Baghdad: US forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi offic

From Hills to Holyland: Northeast India's Bnei Menashe see long-delayed journey out of conflict to Israel

The Bnei Menashe community, claiming descent from a lost biblical tribe, is undergoing interviews for emigration to Israel. This initiative offer

Is Donald Trump seeking USD 1 billion from countries for membership in a proposed 'Board of Peace'? White House responds

A Bloomberg report claimed the Trump administration sought USD1 billion from countries for permanent seats on a proposed Board of Peace. The Whit

Judge rules DHS cannot detain peaceful protestors

A US federal judge has ruled that Department of Homeland Security officers involved in immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota cannot det

NASA Rolls Out Moon Rocket for First Crewed Lunar Flyby in Over 50 Years

Thousands of space center workers and their families gathered in the predawn chill to witness the long-awaited event, delayed for years

Conflicting accounts emerge over Cuban detainees death

The death of Cuban immigrant Geraldo Lunas Campos at a Texas immigration detention facility has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts fr