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South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, 'The Nation's Actor', passes away at 74

Legendary South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, fondly known as the 'Nation's Actor,' has passed away at 74 after battling blood cancer.

Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?, on January 3, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included:

Deepika Padukone turns 40: Here's her secret of healthy life, balancing way of living amid hectic shoot commitments

As Deepika Padukone turns 40, she inspires with a simple and balanced approach to health. Her focus on mindful eating, enjoyable fitness and dail

Indian Air Forces Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to thrill Hyderabad skies during Wings India 2026

Formed in 1966, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team is popularly known as the Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force

Gandhinagar typhoid surge: Amit Shah calls for swift government action

Due to leakage in a water pipeline, cases of suspected typhoid, a water-borne disease, were reported in Sectors 24, 28, and Adivada area of Gandh

Bengal politics heats up after alleged cash video of TMC leader surfaces

The clip allegedly features Mohammad Giasuddin Mondal, vice-chairman of the Barasat I Panchayat Samiti, along with a local businessman

PM Modi greets Mamata Banerjee on her birthday, wishes good health

Banerjee, who was born on this day in 1955, is a three-time Chief Minister and the first woman to hold the post in West Bengal

PM Modi knew I wasnt happy: Trump hints at new tariffs over Russian oil

New York/Washington, Jan 5 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was not happy with Indias purchases of R

Big B reflects on KBC end-of-season lull, says days feel too long without work

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a candid reflection on the quiet phase that arrives as the season of his quiz-based reality show Kaun Ba

Delhi riots case: BIG decision on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam today, SC to deliver judgment in 2020 violence

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others accused in the alleged 2020 Delhi ri

Anne Franks step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies

Schloss co-founded the Anne Frank Trust U.K. in 1990 to educate people about the Holocaust and combat prejudice.

MP: Congress to protest in Indore on Jan 11 over water contamination issue

The Congress party will organise a protest march in Indore on January 11 over alleged corruption and deaths linked to contaminated drinking water

New Zealand launches review of medical portal hack

New Zealand newspaper The Post reported that a $60,000 ransom had been demanded to prevent the release of the documents

Quote of the day by Ratan Tata: 'I dont believe in taking right decisions. I take...'

Quote of the day by Ratan Tata: Ratan Tatas philosophy emphasises decisive action rather than striving for perfect decisions. He believed in maki

Telangana Assembly to Debate HILT Policy Today

The policy has drawn strong criticism from opposition parties, prompting the government to schedule a detailed debate in the Assembly

29-year-old woman jumps into Hyderabads Hussain Sagar lake in front of kids

Hyderabad: A 29-year-old woman died by suicide by jumping into Hussain Sagar lake in front of her kids at the Tank Bund on Friday, January 2. Spe

PM Modi knew I wasnt happy, says Trump; hints at new tariffs over Russian oil

These remarks were made by President Trump while talking to reporters on Sunday (January 4, 2026) aboard Air Force One en route to Washington DC

Mahhi Vij DROPS first post after divorcing Jay Bhanushali, hints at disappointment, advises 'never stop being...': 'Why people believe in...'

After Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali issued a joint statement about their separation on their social media, the actress shared several Instagram st

Watch: Maduro supporters in Caracas demand his release

Elect our candidates & well ensure water reaches homes, says Owaisi in Akola BMC polls

Jitendra Singh pushes private sector role in R&D, calls funding rule change significant incentive

China, Pakistan vow closer ties in trade, finance, security: Xinhua

China and Pakistan are set to boost collaboration across industry, agriculture, and mining. They will also expand trade, investment, and IT coope

What is Siberian High?

As December cold spreads its wings, frigid wind enthusiastically conducts Asias winter once again all thanks to one Mr. Siberian High.

Celebrating history: Through New Years past into New Years present!

This new New Year brings us a novel hope of a new chance; the time button refreshed and a new calendar highlighting the walls of our home. Today,

Rupee falls 4 paise to 90.24 against U.S. dollar in early trade

According to forex traders, the rupee is expected to trade lower due to geopolitical development, even though a lower crude prices could provide

TMC polls: Rebel candidate challenges Shiv Sena's nominee to show development record

Nitin Landge, a rebel candidate, has challenged Siddharth Pandey, the Shiv Sena nominee for Thane Municipal Corporation's ward no. 4. Landge stat

Bus overturns in Rajasthan, 3 dead, 10 injured

A bus travelling from Sanchore to Jaipur overturned late Sunday night near Ahore Police Station. Three people died in the accident. At least ten

England All Out for 384 in Final Ashes Test

Root plundered a 41st century before becoming the ninth wicket to fall

Tripura experiences 3.9-magnitude tremor, no damage reported, says NCS

The tremor occurred at 03:33 am (IST) at a depth of 54 kilometres

Venezuela's interim leader names commission to seek Maduro and his wife's release

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday created a commission to seek the release of president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia F

Dhurandhar actor Sharib Hashmi got The Family Man role amid wifes cancer diagnosis, she underwent four surgeries; couple even sold their home

Sharib Hashmi, known for his roles in The Family Man, Filmistaan and Asur, revealed that his wife Nasreen was diagnosed with oral cancer when he

Pune got huge funds, but no meaningful development: Ajit Pawar

Punes Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, criticised local leadership for failing to utilise substantial state and central funds for the citys dev

Quote of the day by Rosa Parks: 'The only tired I was, was tired of...'

Rosa Parks' powerful quote, The only tired I was, was tired of giving in, transcends physical exhaustion to represent a profound moral weariness

South Korean robot company ECOPEACE plans pilot water management projects abroad

Ecopeace combines sophisticated robots with artificial intelligence (AI) to clean up polluted waterways

32 Cuban officers were killed in U.S. operation in Venezuela

While Venezuela's government has acknowledged that a number of people died in the American blasts, they did not confirm how many were killed

CM Yogi Adityanath Cautions Citizens Against Digital Arrest, Cyber Fraud

Adityanath also urged people to be careful while using social media, warning that photos, videos and location details shared publicly are often m

Delhi wakes up to layer of fog as AQI remains in 'poor' category, flights delayed at IGI Airport

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded AQI at 260 in the 'Poor' category by 8 am on Monday

Ukraine fakes commanders death, collects $500K bounty

Ukrainian agents monitored the plot, staged the death, and collected the bounty money.

Lok Adalat 2026 Delhi Next Date on Jan 10: Check token registration link, process, courts and traffic challans eligible for waiver

Delhi Lok Adalat 2026 Link and Token Registration: Delhi motorists get a chance to clear minor traffic e-challans on January 10, 2026, during a N

Mamdani speaks with Trump, terms US action in Venezuela act of war

US Attorney General Bondi says they will soon face full wrath of US justice

Donald Trump warns Iran over protests, says US watching very closely

Washington: US President Donald Trump warned Iran against using violence to suppress protests, saying the United States is closely monitoring the

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to head Congress panel for Assam polls

The elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly are likely to be held in March-April.

Trump insists we need Greenland for U.S. security

Washingtons military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears for Greenland, which Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to annex, given

Big Techs fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

Tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are incre

PM Modi knew I was not happy: Trump warns of more tariffs if India continues Russian oil import

Trump's new warning to India comes amid growing scrutiny in Washington over India's energy trade with Russia, even as New Delhi has defended its

Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence in drone attack

Russian officials had alleged that Ukrainian drones targeted Putins state residence in the Novgorod region during sensitive peace negotiations

Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon weather alert: IMD warns of snow and fog across North India, including J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand

Weather Today: North India is experiencing intensified winter conditions with sharp temperature drops and dense fog in Rajasthan. Delhi recorded

Preparing with full strength to host Olympics: PM Modi

Prime Minister says his government has significantly increased the sports budget, adding that today Indias sports model has become athlete-centri

Telangana to oppose Polavaram expansion in Supreme Court, hearing on January 5

Telangana has sought a halt to alleged expansion works, arguing they violate statutory approvals and Central Water Commission guidelines

Most Test runs race gets hotter: Joe Root equals Ricky Pontings 41 Test tons, inches closer to Sachin Tendulkar's record

Most Test Runs: Joe Root achieved his second Ashes century, equaling Ricky Ponting's 41 Test hundreds. This milestone highlights his consistent r

Trump Warns of More Tariffs if India Continues Russian oil Import

Trump stressed that it was important for India to keep him satisfied regarding Russian oil imports

Oil Prices Fall After US Captures Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro

Oil prices fell on Monday after a US military operation seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whose country has the world's biggest proven cru

Sprawling CES gadget fest a world stage for AI and its hype

AI being built into humanoid robots remains a work in progress, with human tele-operators overseeing their operation remotely

Nine 2026 Resolutions to Recharge India's Democracy & Economy

Letsplod forward withthe hope that 2026 will deliver a delayed democraticand economicrenewal.

Aus vs Eng fifth Ashes Test day 2: Century-maker Root steers England to 336-6

Joe Root was 138 not out with Will Jacks on three after the tourists resumed at 211-3

Can't Accept Countries Acting As 'World Judge': China As US Captures Maduro

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing has ever believed that any country can act as the world's police, nor does it accept any nation cl

Isro scientists will be amazed, mocks Owaisi on reports of UP govt's 'mobile on back' test to determine Bangladeshi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday sharply criticised the Yogi Adityanath govern

5.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, tremors felt across Northeast

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 4.17 am in Morigaon district at a depth of 50 km

Endangered Masai giraffe Kiko dies in tragic behind-the-scenes accident at Toronto Zoo

Toronto Zoo has confirmed the death of Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe. The animal died on January 1, 2026, after a behind-the-scenes accident.

Somnath Swabhiman Parv: 1,000 years of unbroken faith

A thousand years after Mahmud of Ghazni's devastating attack, Somnath Temple stands as a testament to India's enduring spirit. Despite repeated i

What to know about the protests shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program

Widespread protests have gripped Iran, fueled by economic woes and a collapsing currency, now trading at some 1.4 million to $1. The Islamic Repu

'Were in charge': Trump claims US control of Venezuela, says nation is 'dead' and oil barely flowing

US control of Venezuela: US President Donald Trump asserted American control over Venezuela following a military operation that struck near Carac

US strike kills at least 40 in Venezuela, Maduro and wife captured

He said that it was a complex manoeuvre and hailed the professionalism of the US armed forces

Critics Choice Awards 2026: Rob, Michele Reiner honoured weeks after their tragic killing, host Chelsea Handler recalls their 'tireless efforts' in...

Late filmmaker Rob Reiner was posthumously honoured at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, held three weeks after he and his wife, Michele Singer Rei

327 held for drunk driving in Hyderabad over the weekend

Hyderabad: As many as 327 people were held for drinking alcohol and driving in Hyderabad over the weekend on January 2-3 during a special drive b

Deepika Padukone turns 40: Actress celebrates her special day with gratitude for fans, arranged flights, gifted her followers huge hampers: Watch viral videos

Deepika Padukone dedicated her special day to fans and celebrated her birthday by expressing gratitude towards them. For this mega meet and greet

Ukraine didnt target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims: Donald Trump

U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone

Assam Hit by 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake; No Casualty Reported

A National Centre for Seismology report said the quake was recorded at 4.17 am in Morigaon district on the southern bank of Brahmaputra

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Political instability, constitutional change, and the militarys hold over Pakistan

Pakistans political history shows a recurring pattern in which civilian governments struggle to assert authority amid deep social divisions and w

Trump says US in charge of Venezuela after Maduro arrest

Washington: President Donald Trump said the United States is in charge of Venezuela following the arrest of Nicols Maduro, asserting that Washing

Donald Trump issues FRESH warning to India over Russian oil, says, 'US could raise tariffs...'

US President Donald Trump has warned that tariffs on Indian imports could be raised further if New Delhi does not address concerns over Russian o

South Korean man stabbed to death by Indian live-in partner in Greater Noida; accused held

The deceased was identified as Duck Hee Yuh, a South Korean, who was living at ATS Pious Hideaways in Sector 150 in Gautam Buddh Nagar district

Big revelation on comet 3I/ATLAS leaves scientists stunned: Interstellar object could be 14 billion years old, older than our Sun? What we know

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS might be older than our Sun and is estimated to be between eight and 14 billion years old and this discovery has left

Quote of the day by Julius Caesar: 'As a rule, men worry more about what they cant...'

Quote of the day by Julius Caesar: Julius Caesars observation highlights how people often fear the unknown more than visible challenges, with ima

Delhi riots case: SC to deliver verdict on bail pleas of accused on Monday

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will pronounce its decision on the bail pleas of seven accused, including student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel

Delhi-NCR AQI: National Capital's air quality slips back to 'very poor' category, AQI reaches at..., dense fog disrupts flight operations

On Monday, most parts of the city recorded poor to very poor air quality, with several areas seeing pollution levels worsen further. Some of the

Bengaluru: JJR Nagar tense after stones hurled at religious procession

Tension gripped the Jagjeevan Ram Nagar area here after stones were allegedly thrown at devotees pulling the chariot of a deity during a processi

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Trailer Out

The film is produced by Sahu Garapati & Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments banners.

Trump Says Ukraine Did Not Target Putins Residence in Drone Attack

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov last week said Ukraine launched a wave of drones at Putins state residence in the northwestern Novgorod re

Karnataka: Aide of Congress MLA held for death of party worker by bullet

The police in Karnataka have arrested a gunman linked to an aide of Congress MLA Nara Bharat Reddy in connection with the shootout in which a Con

Expert on Trump Venezuela plan: First, he will form a team, including top officials

Nayak 2 CONFIRMED: Anil Kapoor to return as Shivaji Rao after 25 years, actor to lead, co-produce sequel: 'When the time comes...'

After acquiring the rights, Anil Kapoor is now working on the sequel to his cult classic drama, Nayak. Co-producer Deepak Mukut confirmed that he

Popular South Korean Movie Star Ahn Sung-ki Dies at 74

The death of Ahn, who had been fighting blood cancer for years, was announced by the Seoul-based Soonchunhyang University Hospital.

After Maduro, who's next? Trump's comments spur anxieties about his plans for Greenland and Cuba

Following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland for national security, citing Russia

Trump says Cuba 'ready to fall'

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Cuba was ready to fall after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, noting that Havan

Quote of Day by G.A. Cohen: Of course, not everybody likes camping trips How a socialist philosopher used a camping trip to explain socialism

In Why Not Socialism?, G.A. Cohen uses humour and a camping-trip metaphor to highlight human differences and personal limits. By joking about dis

Greenland next? Soon post by Trump aides wife sparks storm

Katie Miller, wife of a top White House official, posted a map of Greenland with the U.S. flag, sparking speculation of a Trump administration an

AP Telangana Krishna water war: Will address all issues soon says Naidu

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said he would soon address all the issues related to dispute over sharing of Krishn

27-year-old Indian woman found stabbed to death in US apartment

Washington: A young Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death inside an apartment in the US state of Maryland, police said, as au