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European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over protests

Amid the ongoing protests in Iran, the European Parliament on Monday, January 12, banned all Iranian diplomats from its premises. European Parlia

Hyderabad: Fake officer held for threatening ED officials in Heera Gold probe

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad arrested a man impersonating an ED official and hindering the investigation in the Heera Gold

Hema Malini reveals REAL REASON why she hasn't watched Dharmendra's last film Ikkis: 'I can't see, it will be too...'

Hema Malini has admitted that she hasn't watched her husband, Dharmendra's, last film, Ikkis, and also revealed the real reason why she chose to

Gurgaon temperature dips to 0: Why Gurugram is feeling colder than Himalyan towns and what IMD predicts next

Gurugram experienced an unprecedented cold wave, recording a near-freezing 0.6C, colder than many Himalayan towns. Clear skies and dry conditions

Pune: BJP complains to EC over illegal hoardings by NCP, other parties

Maharashtra BJP general secretary Rajesh Pande has said the party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission over illegal hoardings alle

Budget 2026 can build a Viksit Bharat powerhouse on farms, youth & middle class

Union Budget 202627 is expected to focus on turning the Viksit Bharat vision into reality by prioritising agriculture, youth and the middle class

What is 'Bracket Challenge'? Australian Open rolls out $6.7 million contest for perfect match predictions

Australian tennis enthusiasts have a shot at winning A$10 million ($6.7 million) by perfectly predicting every match winner in the Australian Ope

Stock markets trade lower after initial rally on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen and Toubro, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Steel were among th

Harnaaz Sandhu on celebrating Lohri, its significance in her life: 'I always make sure to visit Gurudwara and...'

Harnaaz Sandhu says Lohri is a special festival that reminds her of family, childhood memories and Punjabi culture. She believes Lohri is about t

U.S. lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

The lawmakers will meet with high-level Danish and Greenlandic government officials and business leaders, according to the aide, granted anonymit

U.S. Pentagon is embracing Elon Musks Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Elon Musks artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Googles AI engine inside the Pentagon network

Vijay starrer 'Jana Nayagan' makers seek ex-parte stay over certification roadblock

KVN Productions has approached the Supreme Court. They seek an interim stay on a Madras High Court order. This order halted the certification of

U.S. accuses Russia of dangerous and inexplicable escalation of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States is accusing Russia of a dangerous and inexplicable escalation of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump a

SC disposes of Telanganas plea against Polavaram project

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a Telangana governments writ petition against the Polavaram Multipurpose Irrigation Project in

Real Madrid gets rid of Xabi Alonso and promotes B team manager lvaro Arbeloa

Real Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but it followed a tumultuous stint that lasted less than eight months

Hyderabad: Body of baby girl found in bushes

Hyderabad: In a disturbing case, the body of a baby girl was found in bushes on Monday, January 12. It was found by a local resident near the Han

China Rejects Indias Claim on Kashmir's Shaksgam Valley

The Shaksgam Valley borders Chinas Xinjiang Province to the north, the Northern Areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to the south and wes

Those wishing Irans fall unaware it will strengthen US bullying: Singhvi

Australia's Ambassador To US Resigns After Public Rift With Trump

Australia said Tuesday its ambassador to the United States is leaving after a three-year tenure overshadowed by President Donald Trump's verdict

Canadian Influencer Rejects Bengaluru's 'Silicon Valley' Tag, Urges Indians To Celebrate Their Cities' Uniqueness

Friesen's comments have people talking about whether India's diverse regions should be celebrated for their own unique charm rather than being co

Joint Entrance Examination Advanced 2026: Check Important Questions From Previous Year

JEE Advanced 2026 registration opens April 23, with the exam on May 17 in two shifts. Question papers from 2007-2025 are available online.

Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.22 against U.S. dollar

An unprecedented geopolitical concern and global trade uncertainties have accelerated the dollar demand worldwide, adding strength to the greenba

KSWC Writes to CBFC Over Obscene Scenes in Yashs Toxic Teaser

Earlier in the day, leaders of the women's wing of the AAP's state unit met officials of the state women's commission and submitted a complaint,

China opposes Trump's tariff threat against nations doing business with Iran

China criticised the U.S. threat of a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, saying it opposes unilateral sanctions and what it called long-a

The 1950s Backdrop To Thackerays' Gujarat Plot Charge Ahead Of BMC Polls

As the political temperature in Mumbai rises in the run-up to the election for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Thackeray brothe

Kerala: CM Vijayans Coffee Mug Sparks Buzz at LDF Protest

The phrase had earlier been used by the survivor in the sexual assault case involving LDF MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after his arrest

Zohran Mamdani, Wife Leave 1-BHK Apartment For New York City Mayoral Mansion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, began moving into the official mayoral residence on Monday, leaving behind their le

Virat Kohlis pre-batting routine caught on camera during IND vs NZ series: How the run-machine prepares in seconds; watch video

Virat Kohli's brilliant 93 guided India to a four-wicket win in the first ODI. He became the fastest to 28,000 international runs. A viral video

Woman Asks Mother Whom She Loves More, Her Witty Reply Amuses Shaadi.com

Shaadi.com's official Instagram account also joined in the discussion about this viral video.

Makar Sankranti 2026: Uttar Pradesh schools closed on January 14 or 15? Here's what CM Yogi Adityanath's revised order says

Makar Sankranti 2026: Makar Sankranti is one of the most widely celebrated harvest festivals in India and on this auspicious occasion, schools in

Neighbours to depose as Kolkata Police investigates ED searches at I-PAC chiefs residence

Police have decided to record the statements of Pratik Jain's neighbours to ascertain whether they witnessed any part of the searches or the mann

Gen-Z protests in 3 Asian nations must be examined: Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari urged a thorough study of recent Gen-Z protests in South Asia, questioning if they were organic or manipulated. He high

Team Trump Posts Video Showing Minneapolis Woman Blocking Road, Honking

A new video shows more of what happened before a federal immigration officer shot and killed a woman during an enforcement operation in Minneapol

Former MP Thomas Kuthiravattam from Kerala dies at 80

A native of Kallissery in Chengannur, he was a well-known face in Kerala politics and had a long association with Kerala Congress

Man duped of Rs 27.05 lakh in online trading fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 38-year-old man from Asifnagar was recently duped of Rs 27.05 lakh in an online trading fraud in Hyderabad. According to the Cybercr

Rodenticides Traces Found In Dead Chousinghas At Delhi Zoo, Reveals Report

A toxicological examination report has found the presence of phosphine in biological samples of four chousinghas (four-horned antelope) that died

Why Greenlands vast natural resources wont necessarily translate into huge profits

Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman

Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman

Afghan Envoy Noor Ahmad Noor Meets MEA Joint Secretary in New Delhi

Earlier on January 10, Afghanistan appointed diplomat Noor Ahmad Noor at its embassy in New Delhi

'Not above the law...': Minnesota attorney general Ellison files lawsuit against DHS to block ICE

Asaduddin Owaisi questions RSS role in Indias freedom struggle

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the contribution of RSS in Indias freedom struggle and alleged that Sangh

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on January 22

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led now-dropped criminal cases against Donald Trump, will testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee o

Australias Ambassador to U.S. Kevin Rudd leaving post, marked by Donald Trump rift

The U.S. President expressed disdain for Mr. Rudd during a televised U.S.-Australia meeting at the White House in October last year, prompting so

Iran's Deceitful Actions Warning To US Amid Trump's 25% Tariff Threat

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned the United States to stop what he called deceitful actions and its reliance on raitoro

PM Modi: Gen Z should strive to take the country out of the slavery mindset

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the Viksit Bharat Young leaders dialogue. He emphasized India's progress in the Orange economy. He encourag

China examines foreign ETF trades after Jane Street India probe

Chinas queries led UBS Group AG to pause some trades from Jane Street via the QFI program late last year

US revokes over 100,000 visas in 2025, including 8,000 for students

The number of revocations more than doubled compared with 2024, with the majority affecting business and tourist travellers

Makar Sankranti 2026 Date January 14 or 15? Check auspicious time to eat and donate khichdi, and when the Sun enters Capricorn

Makar Sankranti 2026 Date and Time: Makar Sankranti 2026 date confusion is brewing. Experts are divided on whether the festival falls on January

Googles corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares key takeaways from India-US critical minerals meet

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended a ministerial-level meeting organised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, focused on strengthening r

Avengers actor Mark Ruffalo LASHES OUT on President Donald Trump, calls him 'worst human being' for..., says 'he and people of US are terrorised'

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo has opened up about US President Donald Trump, calling him out as the 'worst human being' for terrorising United Sta

Tammy Bruce at UN on Ukraine: 'It would be nice if Russia matched their words with deeds'

Sleep, circadian health, and brain function: What science says

A well-regulated circadian rhythm influences sleep, heart health, and brain function. Evidence shows older adults with consistent body clocks may

Pentagon is Embracing Musk's Grok AI Chatbot as it Draws Global Outcry

Musk developed and pitched Grok as an alternative to what he called woke AI interactions from rival chatbots like Googles Gemini or OpenAIs ChatG

Canada updates travel advisory list with Avoid All Travel destinations: What you need to know before planning your next trip

Canada is issuing new travel advisories for 2026. Citizens are warned about increasing dangers in many countries. High-risk nations like Iran, Ve

Tamil Nadu weather alert: Will rain play spoilsport for Pongal in Chennai? Here's what IMD prediction says

Chennai weather today: Tamil Nadu is in festive mood for Pongal celebrations which begin tomorrow but the main question is whether rain dampen th

50 years of Bharatanatyam: Srinidhi Chidambaram on dance and why she declined film offers

Srinidhi Chidambaram, who enters her 50th year in Bharatanatyam, revisits Margazhi milestones and explains why she chose dance over cinema

Apple chooses Google's Gemini AI to power Siri

Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will power Apple's next-generation artificial intelligence features

Odisha moves to construct new Assembly building to double house capacity

An ultra-modern office campus which will house both State Secretariat and new Odisha Legislative Assembly building has been envisaged in line wit

Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji move into NYC mayoral mansion

As workers unloaded cardboard boxes stuffed with houseplants and rolled up carpets, Mr. Mamdani marked the latest inaugural rite of passage with

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi OTT Release Date

It's a family entertainer with music composed by Mickey J Meyer.

Elevation Capital-backed AI stylist Alle shuts shop

,Alle Co-founder Prateek Agarwal said the decision to shut down the company was taken in October last year after failing to find a viable busines

In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future

More than two weeks of protests in Iran have become the most serious challenge in years to the countrys theocratic leadership, though analysts sa

Carney visits China this week to rebuild ties, reduce Canadian dependence on U.S.

Canadian officials said that there will be progress on trade irritants with Beijing, but not a definitive elimination of some tariffs.

Trump explores diplomacy with Iran while weighing strikes, officials say

President Trump is exploring diplomatic avenues with Iran. He is also considering military strike options. These options range from cyberattacks

Exxon Mobil still interested in Venezuela visit despite Trump rebuke

Exxon, ConocoPhillips and Chevron were key partners of Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, before former President Hugo Chavez nationalized the

Trump pushes case for US control of Greenland

Washington: President Donald Trump believes the United States should acquire Greenland to prevent it from falling under the influence of rival po

Mamdani and His Wife Move into New York Mayoral Mansion

As workers unloaded cardboard boxes stuffed with houseplants and rolled up carpets, Mamdani marked the latest inaugural rite of passage with a pr

How Trump is violating international law

The breakdown of the balance of power principle has led to the U.S. employing unchecked power

Sukino raises $31M in Series B funding to scale post-hospital care across cities

The funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners comes at a time when investors are increasingly betting on a under-penetrated but growing segm

Fadnavis shows old videos of feuding Thackeray cousins, says duo now fighting for survival

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attacked Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. He stated the Mumbai civic body election is a survival

JD Vance, US officials urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran: Report

Senior Trump administration aides, reportedly including Vice President JD Vance, are advocating for diplomatic engagement with Iran before consid

Iran Protests: Zelenskyy calls unrest an uprising, urges world to act, warns 'things won't get easier for Russia'

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has termed the widespread protests in Iran an uprising, saying the unrest could weaken Russia. European leaders con

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?

India is a reasonably high-risk candidate for data dumping. This has raised environmental concerns over resource strains, emphasising the urgent

Goschen library finds its readers again after restoration

The membership fee is 30, with 10 as yearly subscription to borrow books

Near-zero temperatures freeze Rajasthan, Haryana; Gurugram sees frost with low of 0.6C

The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 4 and 20 on January 13

Youth Congress slams Centre for repealing MGNREGA

Josh Cavallo, gay Australian footballer, alleges 'homophobia' at Adelaide United; Club strongly denies claims

Josh Cavallo, Australia's first openly gay professional footballer, has accused his former club Adelaide United of homophobia. Cavallo stated tha

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous', 'inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States has accused Russia of a dangerous escalation in the Ukraine war. This comes as the Trump administration seeks peace negotiation

Zohran Mamdani and his wife have a new address: Couple moves into NYC's Gracie Mansion, leaving behind 1-bedroom apartment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji have moved into the official mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion. This move marks a sig

Telangana CM moots auto-debit system for traffic challans

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday suggested that penalties imposed for traffic violations be automatically debited f

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Cold wave grips national capital as IMD issues orange alert; Noida temperatures may drop to 4 degrees Celsius. Check full forecast

Delhi temperature: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for Delhi today and warned of cold wave conditions at a

Leave Iran now: US virtual embassy in Tehran urges it's citizens to leave Iran immediately amid escalating protests

In its advisory, the embassy said that the protests across Iran may turn violent amid heightened security measures by Iranian authorities.

Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favourable outlook

The move to lower short-term borrowing costs was driven by policymakers trying to balance a weakening job market against inflation that still rem

Vance, Rubio congratulate Sergio Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India

Sergio Gor has taken charge as the new US Ambassador to India. US Vice President J D Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated him.

How Rituals Make Sankranti The Biggest Hindu Festival

As the festival is connected to the agrarian community, the festival reflects rural ethos and traditions. Families get together for the festival

Jaate Hue Lamhon Song From Border 2 Out Now

The song was launched at a grand event hosted at United Services Club, Mumbai.

US revokes record 100,000 visas in security push

Washington: The Trump administration has revoked more than 100,000 visas from foreign nationals in less than one year, marking a record level of

Karoline Leavitt speaks on the Fed's Powell, Iran, Greenland and Venezuela

Systems set up at OMR in 2025 go into 2026 and beyond

Readers Write: The co-founder of Federation of OMR Residents Association Harsha Koda notes that exercises around voter IDs, bus route mapping and