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Odisha Woman Delivers Baby At Railway Station In Parvathipuram Manyam

A heartwarming story unfolded at a railway station in Parvathipuram Manyam, where a woman unexpectedly delivered a baby on the platform.

Why Ben Affleck refused to pose with Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner at the Golden Globes

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and Jennifer Lopez attended the 2026 Golden Globe Awards but chose not to pose together, initiating public curiosit

A poetic tribute to Mohamul heroine Yamuna

Poet Manushyaputhiran, the author of the collection, says that a news report published in The Hindu was the inspiration for one of his poems, whi

Reliance cuts push India to third among Russian fuel buyers

New Delhi: India fell to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners sha

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rathod, Bhute Power Vidarbha into Semis With 76-Run Win Over Delhi

Vidarbha will face Karnataka in a repeat of last season's final on Thursday, while Saurashtra will take on Punjab in the second semi-final on Fri

Evening news wrap: Blinkit drops10-min delivery; about 2000 people killed in Iran protests and more

Quote of the Day by Nicolas Cage: Everything we do impacts someone else's life

Nicolas Cage is a well-known Hollywood actor with a long career in movies. He has won an Academy Award and acted in many action and drama films.

Which countries will be impacted by Trump's 25% Iran tariffs? Some are close allies of US - here's the breakdown

Trump 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran: US President Donald Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on any nation continuing business with Ir

Represented Peoples Aspiration, Have Met Five PMs On Kashmir Issue: Shabir Shah To SC

New Delhi, Jan 13: Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, an accused in a terror funding case, on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that he h

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026: Students strike the right note for school arts festival

Maharashtra: Elections in 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on Feb 5

Maharashtra will hold elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis on February 5. Vote counting is scheduled for February 7. The St

Security forces arrest three militants over fuel station blast in Manipurs Bishnupur district

Security forces in Manipur have arrested three militants from KYKL and PREPAK groups for their alleged involvement in a bomb explosion at a fuel

Factbox: Irans trading partners at risk from Trumps 25% US tariffs

America has imposed a 25% tariff on trade with nations doing business with Iran. This move comes as Iran faces significant anti-government protes

Did CDS Gen Chauhan Talk About Growing Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties? No, Its AI!

We did not find any evidence of General Chauhan making such remarks.

Will firmly take up apple import duty concerns with Centre, says Himachal CM

Chairing a meeting with representatives of orchardists, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu heard their concern over the Centres move of slashi

Indias rice exports to top buyer Iran stall on protests, tariff worries

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (Reuters) Indias basmati rice exports to Iran have slowed to a near standstill amid the protests gripping the Gulf coun

Democratic structure, voice of people under attack by those running govt, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, stated that India's democratic system faces an attack. He mentioned institutions like the Election Commission ar

BMC polls: Sanjay Raut announces joint 'squad' of Sena (UBT)-MNS; 'bogus voters' on target

Top news of the day: India does not approve of any activity in Shaksgam Valley, says Army Chief; Centre asks Quick commerce platforms to stop 10-minute delivery, and more

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Motherhood through grammar lessons: Baby Arihas mother learns German to speak to her as Modi raises case with Merz

The separation has now stretched into its fifth year despite the dismissal of abuse allegations against the childs parents.

Samathuva Pongal festival held at Erode Collectorate

From 60 pc of global cases to zero: 15 years since India eliminated polio

January 13 marked a historic milestone in Indias public health journey, as the country completed 15 years since its last reported case of wild po

LG Sinha Launches Special Edition Of Hindu Education Society Kashmirs Sangarmal Magazine

Jammu, Jan 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the special edition of Sangarmal magazine published by Hindu Education Society

Erode Corporation seeks waste segregation ahead of Pongal

Rupee declines 4 paise to close at 90.21 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) The rupee declined 4 paise to close at 90.21 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by higher crude oi

Snake bites Uttar Pradesh rickshaw driver; he reaches hospital with reptile

In a bizarre incident in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura district, a 39-year-old e-rickshaw driver walked into a government hospital carrying a 1.5-foot-l

Congress stages hunger strike against Centre in Erode

UP: Man carries snake with him to hospital after being bitten

Mathura (UP): An e-rickshaw driver walked into the district hospital here with a 1.5-foot-long snake in his pocket, which had allegedly bitten hi

140-year YouTube video that has left viewers completely confused

Hyderabad: Imagine clicking on a YouTube video that says its 140 years long. Sounds impossible, right? But thats exactly what happened when a vid

Stock markets end lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday after a days breather, tracking unabated foreign fund outfl

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump Travel Ban Leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast Fans in Limbo

Senegal and Ivory Coast were added in December to the list of countries with partial restrictions on entry to the United States

Jharkhand woman overcomes fathers murder, poverty to join BSF

Hazaribag: Ranjana Kumari, a 22-year-old woman from a remote village in Jharkhands Hazaribag district, has overcome the trauma of her fathers mur

Deputy Transport Commissioner warns of stringent action against omnibuses for overcharging passengers during Pongal festival

Surprise checks would be done in omnibuses by special teams on highways in Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga districts

NYT Strands Answers January 13: Spangram, clues, theme and solutions revealed for todays puzzle #680

Puzzle enthusiasts note that Strands offers a satisfying balance between structure and discovery. The hint system rewards exploration, while the

Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad school holiday: When is Makar Sankranti 2026 break in NCR?

Delhi-NCR School Holiday: Delhi schools remain closed on January 14, 2026, due to ongoing winter vacations. Uttar Pradesh schools in Noida and Gh

Five govt employees sacked for terror links; total dismissals reach 87

Action has been taken against a teacher, lab technician, lineman, forest worker, and health department driver following security agency inputs li

Seed money, big dreams: Eye on Assam elections, CM rolls out MMUA funds; Lakhpati Didi vision gains ground

Lohri 2026: Date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and bonfire time; all you need to know about the festival

Lohri 2026 time to light Lohri fire: Lohri, celebrated on January 13, is a significant Punjabi and Sikh festival marking the harvest season with

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Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump

Global central bankers stand with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. They issued a statement of solidarity after President Donald Trump th

Trump to strike Iran as early as today? Heres what we know and what the reports say

Trump to strike Iran as early as today? President Donald Trump is considering immediate airstrikes against Iran following a lethal crackdown on c

China's claim on Shaksgam valley unacceptable; entire PoK belongs to India: Ladakh Governor Kavinder Gupta

China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam valley in the backdrop of India's objections, stressing that the Chinese infr

Jana Nayagan censor row: Rahul Gandhi slams govt, says Tamil voice cannot be supressed

Rahul Gandhi said that by blocking Jana Nayagan, the PM Modi-led government cannot silence the voice of the Tamil people.

Mbappe Absent From Training as Arbeloa Takes Charge at Real Madrid

Arbeloa was appointed on Monday and his first game is against Albacete in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, in which French forward Mbappe is unlike

Haryana police takes down 67 songs promoting gangs and gun culture

Chandigarh: Sixty-seven songs promoting gang lifestyle, glorifying weapons and violence have been removed from digital platforms, the Haryana Pol

From 60% of global cases to zero: India celebrates 15-year milestone in polio elimination

India achieved a historic milestone, completing 15 years without a wild poliovirus case. This success highlights strong political will and commun

The Buyers Safety Net: How Car Inspection Services Enhance the Pre-Delivery Inspection for Used Cars.

Buying a used car is a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster. On one hand, there is the excitement of driving home a new-to-you vehicle at a fracti

When systems fail, pathogens triumph

Right direction, speed will help achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal: CDS General Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan stated that India will achieve its 'Viksit Bharat' goal with the right direction and speed, emphasizing n

Over 100 Children Killed In Gaza Since Truce, Nearly All From Strikes: UN

The UN children's agency said on Tuesday that over 100 children have been killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire, including victims of drone

DJ Priest Draws 2,000 To Beirut Nightclub Amid Criticism

In a packed Beirut nightclub, electronic beats pulsed alongside projected videos of popes in white robes as Catholic priest Father Guilherme Peix

Regime At Its End: Germany's Merz Predicts Collapse Of Iranian Leadership

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its final days and weeks as it faces widespread protests.

Exclusive: Shakti Anand calls Mahadev & Sons his 'Animal', reacts to revolution of TV from kitchen poltics to..., comments on success of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Shakti Anand opens up the revolution in television after pandemic, how male-driven shows are also being conceptulised, and the success of Kyunki

MGNREGA was 'guarantee of loot', no scope for even Rs 1 corruption in VB-G RAM G: Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju declared the MGNREGA a 'guarantee of loot'. He asserted the new 'Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mis

280 Gangsters Arrested In 5 States: Inside Delhi Police's 'Op Gang Bust'

280 gangsters were among the 854 criminals arrested by the Delhi Police in a 48-hour-long crackdown across five states as part of Delhi Police's

On Post-Poll Ties With BJP In Mumbai Civic Body, Ajit Pawar's Emphatic No

Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, brushed away the possibility of aligning with the BJP after the civic elections in Mumbai.

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Sacks 5 J&K Government Employees For Terror Links

Five government employees in Jammu and Kashmir have been sacked after they were found to be supporting terrorists. The action, sources said, is p

Mathura man carries snake in pocket to hospital after being bitten

However, it is suspected that the snake belonged to Deepak, the CMS added

How Sony Virdi Is Redefining the School Experience of Sikkim Children

Sony Virdi transforms Sikkim's education through the Play Way method, digital tablets, and building India's first sustainable Green Campus.

Bangladesh Tells ICC It Wont Play World Cup Matches In India

In a video conference with the ICC, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed its stance against traveling to India for the T20 World Cup, highlight

UPs transformation has been possible due to tech-based platforms like PRAGATI: CM Adityanath

LUCKNOW, Jan 13: The transformation of Uttar Pradesh from a bottleneck state to a breakthrough state has happened because of technology-based pla

A brain region that controls breathing possibly responsible for high BP: Study

NEW DELHI, Jan 13: The lateral parafacial (pFL) region of the brain, responsible for controlling breathing, may also connect to nerves that tight

VP Radhakrishnan launches nationwide Drug-Free Campus drive

NEW DELHI, Jan 13: In a major push to safeguard Indias demographic dividend, the Vice-President of India C P Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Drug

Karan Aujla accused of cheating on wife Palak Aujla after Canadian singer makes shocking allegations: 'Was publicly shamed...'

A Canada-born singer, rapper, and actress has alleged that she was in a private relationship with renowned Punjabi singer Karan Aujla without him

1,000 Days of Siddaramaiah's Second Term: Where Did the Zest Go?

In contrast to his first term, Siddaramaiah 2.0 has been driven by political compulsions and charges of corruption.

In Focus podcast | Is denying bail to Khalid and Imam a departure from judicial precedent?

Vrinda Grover speaks to us about the Supreme Courts UAPA bail ruling and its implications for personal liberty and dissent.

Ghaziabad Horror: Man arrested for allegedly beating girlfriend to death after nightlong stay, post-mortem reveals brutal assault

A 34-year-old labourer was arrested after allegedly killing his girlfriend in a Ghaziabad hotel. He stayed with her body overnight before contact

Telangana: SIT Constituted to Probe 2 Cases On Fake News

The investigation would be conducted under the overall supervision of Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar

SIT headed by CP Sajjnar to probe defamatory content against ministers

Hyderabad: Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe two cases booked for alleged defamatory and obscene content t

PM degree case: Gujarat HC dismisses AAP leaders plea for separate trials

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday, January 13, dismissed appeals filed by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh challenging ord

Chinas Claim On Shaksgam Valley Unacceptable; Entire PoJK Belongs To India: LG Kavinder Gupta

Jammu, Jan 13: Ladakh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday strongly rejected Chinas claim over the Shaksgam valley, asserting that the entire regio

India falls to 3rd position in Russian fossil fuel imports in December as Reliance slashes crude buy

The total Russian hydrocarbon imports by India stood at 2.3 billion in December, down from 3.3 billion in the preceding month, according to the C

Goa: Female Rapido driver helps tourist reach hotel, wins hearts online

In a heartfelt moment of female camaraderie, a Rapido driver helped a woman tourist who was stranded on the streets of Goa, after Google Maps had

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports, prices slide sharply at home

Civil unrest in Iran has disrupted Indias basmati rice exports, causing payment delays, shipment uncertainty and a sharp drop in domestic prices.

Telangana Depts accelerate office relocation from rented premises to Govt buildings; 18 days left before deadline

Office space owned by Schedule IX & X institutions remain vacant as disputes between TS, AP remains unresolved

New 2026 Tata Punch Facelift Launch in India: Check price, design, features, key specs, and more

The new 2026 Tata Punch Facelift was launched in India. Check variant-wise price, new design, features, safety, engine options, and key specifica

Right Direction, Speed Will Help Achieve Viksit Bharat Goal: CDS

New Delhi, Jan 13: The country will achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat (developed India) with the right direction and speed, Chief of Defence Staf

Guntur police recover gold jewellery worth 5 lakh in three hours

MGNREGA Was Guarantee Of Loot, No Scope For Even Rs 1 Corruption In VB-G RAM G: Rijiju

Lucknow, Jan 13: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the MGNREGA had effectively become a guarantee of loot, while asser

Emraan Hashmis flight fails to land in Ahmedabad: Reports

Mumbai: In a shocking update, Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi had a tense travel experience while en route to Ahmedabad for promotional commitments

Five more government employees sacked in Jammu and Kashmir for suspected terror links

The Lieutenant Governor administration has, since 2020, sacked 85 government employees after it was found during surveillance that they were work

After Centres intervention, Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery

New Delhi: Blinkit has dropped its 10-minute delivery claim from all platforms amid growing concerns about the welfare of delivery workers. It ha

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 97.43 feet

After hitting out at Thar owners, Haryana police block 67 gang culture songs, say they are watching users who like or share them

Haryana Police have removed 67 songs promoting gang lifestyle, weapons, and violence from digital platforms. This action follows an investigation

GATE 2026 Admit Card: IIT Guwahati releases hall ticket, check steps to download, exam dates, schedule

IIT Guwahati, GATE 2026 Hall Ticket: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GA

Myanmar pro-military party claims most seats in junta-run election

The junta is overseeing a staggered election it pledges will return power to the people after the third and final phase of voting on January 25

South-East Asia Marks 15 years Of Polio-Free: WHO

South-East Asia Region, home to a quarter of the worlds population, has marked 15 years since recording its last case of wild poliovirus, said th

6 health benefits of ghee when eaten in moderation

Trump flexes raw power, upending world order and unsettling allies, foes

President Donald Trump is reshaping the global order with aggressive actions. He has targeted Venezuela and threatened other nations. His America

Tej Pratap Yadav turns up at feast hosted by Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha

Estranged RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav attended a feast hosted by Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, sparking speculation about his political futu