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CM Adityanath greets people on Makar Sankranti, Pongal

May the grace of Lord Sun and the blessings of Mother Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati always remain upon everyone, he added.

PM Modi's moment from Makar Sankranti; feeds cows at his residence watch

In the 39-second clip, PM Modi was seen standing outdoors on a lawn in Lok Kalyan Marg, offering feed to the cows, which were adorned with decora

Iran's Khamenei: Ruthless revolutionary faces his biggest test

Khamenei, now 86, has dominated Iran for the last three-and-a-half decades since taking on the post for life in 1989 as leader of the Islamic rev

Iran further extends order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft as tensions remain high

The Iranian government offered no explanation of the decision to shut its airspace

Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

Agents have yanked people from cars and homes and been confronted by angry bystanders who bare demanding that officers pack up and leave.

First major Jallikattu bull-taming sporting events begins in TN's Avaniyapuram

The traditional bull-taming sport has begun in Madurai for the Pongal 2026 festival. Around 550 bull tamers and 1,100 bulls are participating. Th

China willing to deepen cooperation with Canada, says top Chinese diplomat

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed willingness to boost ties with Canada, emphasizing the need to remove interference for steady, substan

Watch: Reviving ancient IndiaOman maritime links: INSV Kaundinya reaches Muscat after historic voyage

Zubeen Garg Was Intoxicated, Refused Life Vest: Singapore Police

Coroner told singer drowned after jumping from yacht near Lazarus Island

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 15, 2026: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

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

Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute

Iran's airspace reopened after a five-hour closure due to U.S.-Iran tensions. This closure impacted flights, causing cancellations and reroutes.

Whole milk back on school menus as Trump overturns Obama-era rules

The law allows schools in the National School Lunch Program to offer a wider range of milk options, including nondairy alternatives, and affects

Rare earths: From China dependence to self-reliance what Budget 2026 must deliver

Budget 2026 Expectations: India is treating rare earths as a key strategic test case to loosen Chinas grip on the sector, with the focus sharpeni

Another crane collapse in Thailand suburbs kills two: Police

Tragedy struck Thailand again as a highway construction crane collapsed in Bangkok's suburbs on Thursday, claiming two lives. This follows a deva

Bill proposed to tighten US student visa rules

Washington: A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week to tighten oversight of the US student visa program, saying weaknesses in t

No Indian Company Will Be...: Shashi Tharoor On Trump's Iran Tariffs

Shashi Tharoor asserted that o Indian company will be viable in exporting to America at 75 per cent.

Iran airspace sudden closure: AI cancels 3 US flights; IndiGo flight returns to Baku

Indian Army Day Parade 2026: Watch Jaipur parade livestreaming here, timings, what will be on display

Watch Army Day Parade 2026 Jaipur: India celebrates its 78th Army Day on January 15, 2026, with Jaipur hosting the main parade for the first time

Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

X said it will geoblock the ability of all Grok and X users to create images of people in ikinis, underwear, and similar attire in those jurisdi

CBSE Advises Students To Verify UGC Recognition Of Institutions Before Admission

CBSE issues advisory to check UGC's official list of fake universities and urges applications only to recognised institutions.

Soltani execution on hold? Trump says he has been told killings, executions in Iran are stopping

Quotes of the day by Winston Churchill: We make a living by what we get, but we make a life

Winston Churchill was a key British leader in the 20th century. He served as Prime Minister twice, notably during World War II. His speeches rall

Shashi Tharoor is now a 'Swiftie' as he surprises fans by vibing to Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia'. But it's his witty caption that captures attention

Shashi Tharoor surprised fans by vibing to a Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Opheila' song amid meetings, commitments, and a hectic work schedule. Th

Telangana IAS officer defamation: Journalists granted bail

Hyderabad: The 14th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) in Hyderabads Nampally on Thursday, January 15, granted bail to two NTV journ

Indian Army Day 2026: When Field Marshal Cariappa refused an offer from his former junior Ayub Khan to free his son captured in 1965 war

Indian Army Day 2026: During the 1965 war, Field Marshal K M Cariappa refused Pakistan's offer to release his son, a captured IAF officer, as a s

Hyderabad: Rajkumari Indiradevi Dhanrajgir of Gyan Bagh Palace passes away

Hyderabad: After battling with health issues in recent times, Rajkumari Indiradevi Dhanrajgir, 95, a eminent member of the erstwhile aristocratic

When a fan is spinning fast, why can it seem like its spinning backwards?

KKR completes $2.5 billion fundraising for Asia-Pacific credit fund

The move comes as private equity activity accelerates across Asia, supported by improving capital markets and rising investor interest in Japan a

Jaishankar, Iran FM Discuss Crisis as Protests Rock Tehran

India urges nationals to leave Iran as unrest death toll hits 2,500

BMC Election 2026: Akshay Kumar says 'we shouldn't do dialoguebaazi' after casting his vote for Maharashtra civic polls. Watch video

2026 BMC Election: Actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday cast his vote for 2026 BMC elections at a polling station in Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan. The 'Airli

Morning Brief Podcast: BRICS at the helm: Indias moment, and its multilateral test

Supreme Court to rule on Tiger Global Flipkart tax dispute

The case centres on the use of the IndiaMauritius tax treaty, which Tiger Global relied on to claim capital gains tax exemption

Donald Trump says no tariffs on rare earths, critical minerals for now; will seek overseas supplies

President Trump has decided against imposing tariffs on critical minerals for now. Instead, his administration will negotiate with international

Jammu Colder Than Snow-Clad Gulmarg; Srinagar Shivers At -5.2 Degrees Celsius

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unusual weather conditions, with a significant fall in temperature on Wednesday.

Air India Cancels Flights, Warns Of Delays As Iran Shuts Airspace Amid Tensions

Iran on Thursday ordered the closure of its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation as tensions remained high with the US over Tehran

Indian Army soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding nation: PM Modi

Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, repl

US Freezes Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries: Check Full List

The Donald Trump administration has indefinitely suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries in one of its most expansive effor

Jallikattu 2026: Why Alanganallurs bull tamers risk their lives

Why do men enter the vaadivasal to take on bulls more powerful than themselves? As Tamil Nadu gears up for jallikattu the annual bull-taming eve

RCMP Alleges Bishnoi Gang Acted on Behalf of Indian Government

Report surfaces as India-Canada ties show signs of diplomatic thaw

Happy Pongal 2026: 100+ best Pongal wishes, quotes, images, WhatsApp greetings and Instagram photos in English for family and friends

Happy Pongal Wishes 2026: From January 14, the celebrations of the four-day harvest festival, kick-started in Tamil Nadu is being observed alongs

Ukraine war: Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up peace deal

Ukraine peace plan: Trump's comments suggested renewed frustration with the Ukrainian leader. The two presidents have long had a volatile relatio

Congress's flexible religious policy damaged India: Arshad Madani

Pregnancy increases the risk of UTIs: why and what you can do

A quiet but clinically important condition is asymptomatic bacteriuria, where bacteria are present in the urine without the burning, urgency, or

Maharashtra Votes In Civic Body Polls, High-Stakes Battle In Mumbai, Pune: 10 Points

29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra are voting today, with the spotlight on Mumbai, where the BJP and Shiv Sena are locked in an intense

'We dont want to be owned by US': Greenland FM says cooperation with America is based on interest

Voting begins for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

These are the first BMC polls since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena when Eknath Shinde, now Deputy Chief Minister, broke away with a majority of

SC to hear today ED plea against 'obstruction' by Didi

Venezuelans Pray for Peace During Divina Pastora Procession

Thousands join Catholic pilgrimage as nation faces political uncertainty

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: Over 3.48 crore voters to decide fate of 2869 seats across 29 Municipal Corporations

A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 893 wards, comprising 2,869 seats. To ensure a smooth voting process

Court convicts Andrabi, 2 aides under UAPA

Around 80% of 114 Rafale jets to be built in India; New Delhi pushing for maximum possible localisation of planes

The Indian side is discussing with French officials for maximising the localised content in the deal with plans of setting up the Maintenance, Re

Unacademy to transition to franchise model; Groww reports Q3 profit of Rs 547 Cr

Speaking of South Korean sensations, K-pop band BTS is back! The K-pop group will start on its 2026-27 world tour in April, after nearly four-yea

China must take positive steps to improve ties: India

Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Updates: 29 Civic Bodies To Vote Today

Maharashtra Elections 2026 Voting Day: The spotlight is on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India's richest civic body with an annua

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram cold wave warning: IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as winter tightens grip in capital; Gurgaon may freeze at 1 degree. See forecast

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: The residents of Delhi woke up to yet another bitter winter morning as dense fog returned and the capital remaine

Sacrifices of IPKF troops who took part in Lanka peace mission neglected: Rajnath

Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures GOP senators to flip

Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who has brought a series of war powers resolutions this year, accused Republicans of burying a debate about the mer

Iran shuts airspace to commercial aircraft as tensions with US escalate

Iran airspace closed: Iran's government has closed its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation amidst heightened tensions with the Un

Efficient waste management is not only about aesthetics

With no proper system in place, some residents dump waste at common points and later burn it once it accumulates, adding to air pollution

Congress uses China trade surplus to attack Modi government

Iran State TV Airs Threat Against Trump Amid Protest Uprising

Tehran escalates rhetoric as Trump urges Iranians to topple regime

Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Prot

Trump signals possible thaw after positive call with Venezuela interim president Delcy Rodriguez

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela released, says US

Head of Venezuelas national assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said last week that a significant number of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the co

Canada portal repeats Trudeau government claim on jailed gangster

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

Outside the host United States, Mexico, and Canada, the most requests were made by fans residing in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Ar

Bank Holiday, January 15: Are banks closed today for Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Maharashtra polls? Check state-wise list here

Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.

Prosecutor seeks death penalty for South Koreas ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

Independent counsel Cho Eun-suks team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, describing his decree as anti-state a

India advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid worsening unrest

In a previous advisory issued on January 5, the MEA had urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. It had also asked Indian citiz

Queensland braces for renewed cyclone threat as flood emergencies deepen across coast and interior

Queensland braces for a double weather blow as ex-cyclone Koji's aftermath meets a new tropical system brewing in the Coral Sea. Dangerous coasta

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

Happy Magh Bihu 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, messages, and greetings to share with family and friends during Assam's Bhogali Bihu harvest festival.

Uttar Pradesh: DNA report turns closed investigation into murder probe

The remains were recovered on the morning of December 20, 2020, from a shop in the Roza area where a fire had broken out the previous night

Day after Indians advised to leave Iran, MEA issues fresh advisory amid unrest: 'Avoid travel to Islamic Republic of Iran'

In an advisory issued by Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, Indians are 'strongly advised' to avoid travel to Iran until further notice,

Maharashtra civic polls: Big day for Mumbai as BMC vote begins; city on high alert

Maharashtra voting: As ballots are cast across the city under tight security, the results are expected to shape not only the future of civic gove

Ponies release time and how to watch: Global streaming timings

Ponies release time and how to watch details confirm when the series premieres, what time episodes drop, and which platforms stream it worldwide.

Audit links 15 deaths to diarrhoea outbreak in Indores Bhagirathpura

Five new cases of diarrhoea, linked to drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, the country`s cleanest city, were found o

Trump says he has no plan to fire US Fed chief Jerome Powell despite investigation

Trump versus Fed: Trump administration recently opened a criminal investigation into Powell over cost overruns for a $2.5 billion project to reno

Uttar Pradesh: Manipur to get 15-km-long new Southern bypass, built with cost of Rs 55 crore, to connect with state highway, check details

The bypass will pass through the southern part of the city, connecting the State Four-Lane Highway and reducing traffic congestion.

Thackerays vs BJP-Sena vs NCP As Mumbai Votes In 1st Civic Polls Since 2017

Maharashtra Civic Polls are being seen as a chance for the Thackeray brothers, who have reunited in its backdrop after 20 years, to reclaim their

Emversity raises $30M in Series A funding round led by Premji Invest

Emversity will use the fresh capital to scale its campus presence to over 200 locations, deepen its presence in healthcare and hospitality skilli

Lionel Messi-led Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 title defense under shadow as Argentina FA corruption shocks Latin American country

In Lionel Messi's Argentina, the entire scandal has been called AFA Gate, which is a troubling comparison to FIFA Gate, the 2015 bribery case tha

Iran postpones execution of protester, family and rights group say

The apparent decision by the Iranian government to hold off came amid a growing death toll from violent clashes on the streets of the country. Pr

AI on the couch: Chatbots 'recall' childhood trauma, fear & shame

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Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today

More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators

Iran dramatically raises the stakes with its state TV issuing direct assassination threat to Trump

Iran news: Widespread violence in Iran has sharpened the confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Trump has warned that military action remai

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: What Is Open And Closed Today

The Maharashtra government has declared January 15 a public holiday in all regions where the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will be

LeT commander calls for Hindu genocide

Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-hail driver

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail

Ameesha Patel warns against fake number being passed on as hers

In this digital era, it is not uncommon for people to pass on incorrect information or even pretend to be someone else, and something similar has

Zoe Saldana becomes highest-grossing actor

Hollywood star Zoe Saldana has emerged as the highest-grossing leading actor of all time at the worldwide box office, bagging the top position at