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Shashi Tharoor Exclusive: By Banning Mustafizur, BCCI Have Incited Bangladesh

In an interaction with The Quint, Shashi Tharoor shares his thoughts on the BCCI's IPL ban on Mustafizur Rahman.

We're Screwed: Trump Warns Ahead Of Court Ruling On His Tariffs

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be screwed if the Supreme Court rules that some of his tariffs are illegal.

Bank holiday on Lohri: Are banks open or closed in your state on 13 January? Check state-wise list here

Lohri 2026 affects bank operations in select states on January 13. Banks will remain closed in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh.

Police prepared to handle Pongal festival-related rush in Coimbatore

City Police Commissioner N. Kannan said on Monday that 1,000 police personnel have been deployed in different parts of the city to handle the cro

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US Slaps 25% Tariffs On Nations Doing Trade With Iran. How It May Hit India

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on the theocratic government i

Amid US Tensions, Venezuela Says Ready To Pursue New Agenda With EU, UK

Venezuela's interim government said Monday it was ready to pursue a ew agenda with the European Union and Britain following talks with their env

Paris FC knocks out holder PSG from the French Cup in shock historic win

PSG had 70% possession and 25 shots on goal compared to Paris FCs four

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participates in Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary

India's Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw joined global leaders in Washington for a crucial meeting on critical minerals. Hosted by US Treasury Sec

Happy Lohri 2026: 100+ wishes, greetings, WhatsApp status, messages, quotes to share with your family and friends

Happy Lohri Wishes 2026: This year, Lohri falls on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Lohri is celebrated across north India to mark the eginning of the

Vaishnaw Attends US-Hosted Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting

Bessent convened a meeting of Finance Ministers at the United States Treasury to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for crit

KSRTC introduces Advance Ticket Booking at Bengaluru-One and Karnataka-One Centers

In addition to the KSRTC website, mobile app, and counters, commuters can now book tickets at 161 Bengaluru-One centers across the city and 1,021

Leave Iran Now: US Issues Advisory For Its Citizens Amid Unrest

US Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday issued an advisory for American citizens to Leave Iran now, warning that protests across the country are esc

Want to get paid on a regular schedule? Check which investment type is a fixed income source?

International stock funds were up by 3.9 per cent over three months, 31.4 per cent over 12 months and 6.5 per cent over five years.

Happy Lohri 2026: 50+ wishes, quotes, messages to celebrate this harvest festival with your friends and family

Lohri is a vibrant winter festival of North India celebrating harvest, warmth, and togetherness. Marked by bonfires, folk songs, and traditional

Iran Rights Group Warns Of Mass Killing Of Protesters

Iranian authorities have committed a mass killing in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in years, a rights group

Minnesota sue Trump admin to stop immigration crackdown

The lawsuit accuses the Republican Trump administration of violating free speech rights by targeting a progressive state that favours Democrats a

More illegal Indian peanut shipments entering Indonesia, says trade

Consignments land in Malaysias Port Klang and find their way after reaching Dumai; Thailand too bans Indian produce as China puts pressure on ASE

Morning Digest: Trump says countries doing business with Iran to face 25% tariff; India, Germany agree to enhance defence trade, and more

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy retiring after India series

The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats with 275 dismissals following her national debut in

Supertankers Bound for Venezuelan Oil to China Turn Back Amid US Sanctions

The very large crude carriers Xingye and Thousand Sunny, which have not been the subject of sanctions, had remained anchored in the Atlantic Ocea

Uttar Pradesh: Central government approves Rs 5700 crore Greenfield highway project, 112 km long elevated corridor to be constructed, check details

The highway will be built as an elevated corridor, with special ramps being constructed at Mahoba, Ghatampur, and Hamirpur to ensure connectivity

Gold, silver prices today, January 13, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 13, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

White House: Trump Keeps All Options Open on Iran Amid Protests

The protests and counter-demonstrations follow days of unrest amid soaring inflation, economic hardship and public anger over governance

Bangladeshi singer Proloy Chaki dies in custody; family alleges negligence in treatment by jail authorities

In 2024, following a movement led by the students in Bangladesh, and after the Awami League president and then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina went

Morning Brief Podcast: India's Mega QSR Merger

US to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, Trump says

Trump said the tariffs would take effect immediately and are aimed at increasing pressure on the Islamic Republic

Trump Announces Tariffs on Countries Doing Business with Iran

Iran's main trading partners are China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq

Maha civic polls: Voter ID cards found in garbage

Sergei Fedorov: Detroit Red Wings retire jersey number 91. All you need to know about Hall of Fame, one of Greatest Players in NHL history

Detroit Red Wings retire the number 91 worn by Hockey Hall of Fame member Sergei Fedorov on January 12, 2026, prior to the team's home game again

Man United crash out of FA Cup

FA CUP Manchester, Jan 12: Manchester Uniteds turbulent season veered further off course on Sunday as the club crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2

Padikkal, Desai lead Karnataka and Saurashtra into last four

Vijay Hazare Trophy Bengaluru, Jan 12: Two contrasting contests unfolded at the Centre of Excellence on Monday as Karnataka and Saurashtra secure

All teams onboard for ISL

New Delhi, Jan 12: All the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have written to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), formally confirming parti

Chinas EAST fusion reactor beats density limit, widens path to power

For decades, the donut-shaped magnetic vessels designed to hold the superhot plasma ran into a density limit beyond which the plasma could collap

Neville Tata set to join Sir Ratan Tata Trust Board

Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, is set to join the Sir Ratan Tata Trust board, reinforcing Noel's influence and marking Neville's rise w

Bayern crush Wolfsburg 8-1 in Bundesliga

Munich, Jan 12: Bayern Munich roared into the new year with a stunning 8-1 demolition of Wolfsburg on Sunday, scoring six second-half goals to ex

Barcelona edge Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Jeddah, Jan 12: Raphinhas brace helped Barcelona edge Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, securing

Endrick scores in Lyon debut in French Cup

Paris, Jan 12 : Brazils teenage sensation Endrick marked his debut for Lyon with a goal as the French club secured a 2-1 win at Lille to advance

Meghalaya all set to host 4th NE kickboxing championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 12: After a gap of more than seven years, the 4th Edition of the North East Kickboxing Championship is set to retur

UP man kills, cannibalises mom and wife

Sabarimala gold theft case: High Court slams TDB, flays SIT for not arresting K.P. Sankara Das

A single Bench was hearing arguments by the prosecution that the gold plating of, among others, the door frames and that of the Dwarapalaka idols

Karnataka Police Crack Rs 30 Lakh Gold Robbery Case, 1 Arrested

Sidlaghatta police in Karnataka have cracked a major theft case involving gold jewellery stolen from a woman's vanity bag during a bus journey, o

Another death in Indore, govt says no diarrhoea link

One Battle After Another, Hamnet take top honours

Golden Globes Paul Thomas Andersons ragtag revolutionary saga One Battle After Another took top honours at Sundays 83rd Golden Globes in the come

Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Nick Jonas; Elle Fanning; Julia Roberts; Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco arrive at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills

Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Nick Jonas; Elle Fanning; Julia Roberts; Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco arrive at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, Calif

Merz: World needs Mahatma's teachings today more than ever

Vaping case: Birla hints at action if charge established

Iran protests: Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, death toll at nearly 600

Pro-government demonstrators flooded Tehrans streets on Monday in support of the theocracy, a show of force after days of protests directly chall

Visa-free transit announced for Indians travelling to and from UK via Germany

Gen Z protests in 3 South Asian nations must be studied: Tewari

Only Marathi Will Lead BMC, Says Devendra Fadnavis Ahead Of Key Polls

Amid the political heat ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday made strong remarks

Iran protests see 599 people dead. Will Donald Trump order 'regime change' soon?

Donald Trump has previously lashed out against egime change as a goal, especially pointing to lessons from US involvement in Iraq, a smaller cou

DRDO flight-tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile against a moving target

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz take diplomacy to the skies at the International Kite Festival in Gujarats Ahmedabad

Hyderabad Hands Over Fridges, Coolers As E-Waste

Residents handed over large appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, and air coolers, which would otherwise have been dumped in the ci

Chennai Metrowater inches closer to goal of continuous water supply in Adyar zone

Residents of zone XIII, currently receiving 35 million litres of water daily (mld), would get 50 mld of water once the 271.50 crore project is c

Trump: Iran offers talks as protest deaths top 544

DUBAI, Jan 12: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington following his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over it

Ugandan Woman Arrested In Mangaluru Drug Bust; Rs 4 Crore MDMA Seized

In a press statement, City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said the accused, identified as Jalia Zalwango, was arrested in Jigani on the

Speaker reviews progress on new LA Complex, allied development works

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a meeting with senior

Farooq for transforming Jammu into North Indias business hub

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The J&K National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today reaffirmed the partys commitment to the dev

CII J&K Council convenes inaugural Film Festival in UT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: In a significant move to re-establish Jammu & Kashmir as a powerhouse of Indian cinema, the Confederation

Lohri: The Festival of Chhajja Dance

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com India, often described as a land of diversity, is a living example of unity in diversity. Languages, reli

Bangladesh polls: Leaders reject NCP over Jamaat alliance

DHAKA, Jan 12: Bangladeshs National Citizen Party (NCP) is facing growing internal turmoil after forming an alliance with the Islamist party Jama

LG, CM greet people on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the occasion of the festivals of Lohri, whi

Muskan Trust delegation, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 12: A delegation of Muskan Charitable Trust led by its President Sandeep Mehra today called on the Lieutenant

Fadnavis Targets Thackerays, Pitches Third Mumbai Airport

The Thackeray cousins had alleged that the new airport was being developed to facilitate the transfer of land at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Indian-origin astronomer wins UK RAS Gold Medal

LONDON, Jan 12: US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society (R

Reimagining Primary Education From Exams to Learning

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Education forms the bedrock of a societys progress, shaping the minds that will lead its future. In Jammu and

Dr Jitendra inaugurates Rs 40 crore Centre of Excellence at IIM Ahmedabad

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Jan 12 : Indias journey from technology adoption to technology leadership received a significant boost today w

Northern Army Commander reviews drone technology centre

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited the Centre of Expertise for Drone Fab

Nimmala Offers Godavari Surplus Water To Telangana

The minister made it clear that out of an estimated 3,000 tmc ft of water getting wasted into the sea from the Godavari river every year, Andhra

Sympathy for accused cannot override the law, rules SC

Efficacy of Oruththi Maganai Pirandhu

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Countries Doing Business With Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violen

Evict CISF, Kolkata Chinese school urges court

U.S. Stock Market: S&P 500, Dow Jones hit record highs, Nasdaq ends in green. Top performing, losing stocks

U.S Stock Market: Analysts see the technology sector leading S&P 500 earnings growth for the quarter.

Sensex gains 300 pts on India-US trade talk optimism

Mumbai, Jan 12: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty found firmer ground on Monday after facing a massive drubbing in the past five trading

Economy to grow at 7 pc in FY27: BMI

New Delhi, Jan 12: BMI, a Fitch Group company, on Monday forecast a 7.4 per cent growth for the current fiscal and 7 per cent for FY27 saying a f

PM Modi invites German Universities, thanks Chancellor for visa-free transit

GANDHINAGAR, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited German universities to set up campuses in India as part of a comprehensive roadmap for

Yuva Shakti at heart of Reform Express, says PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that Indias youth are at the core of the countrys rapid transformation, descri

China reaffirms its territorial claims over Shaksgam Valley after Indias objections

BEIJING, Jan 12 : China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam Valley in the backdrop of Indias objections, stressing that

LG Ladakh inaugurates International Painting Symposium 2026 at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta inaugurated the International Painting Symposium 2026 at the

India, Germany sign pact to deepen partnership for postal, express, logistics services

NEW DELHI, Jan 12 : India and Germany have signed a bilateral pact to deepen cooperation in postal, express and logistics services with a strong

PM Modi raises issue of Ariha Shah with German Chancellor Merz

AHMEDABAD, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz the issue of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah w

6 policemen killed in IED blast in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Jan 12 : At least six policemen including a senior officer were killed and three others injured on Monday in a blast targeting a police

J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team today left for Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, to

Indian-origin astronomer wins UKs Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal

LONDON, Jan 12 : US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society (

JNU degrees not just individual achievements but also responsibility towards society: Pradhan

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday told graduating students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) that t

Punjab police claims cracking ex-sarpanch murder case

Jharmal Singh, a former sarpanch, was allegedly killed after being shot from point-blank range at a wedding venue in Amritsar

Isro sees warning in two consecutive PSLV failures