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Song of the Day: Someone Like You Adele

Song of the Day: Someone Like You by Adele is a moving ballad born from personal heartbreak. The track was inspired by Adele learning her former

Word of the day: Aura - meaning explained, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms and how Gen Z made it go viral

Word of the day: The word 'aura' has a rich history, once meaning air or breath. Today, it describes a person's unique vibe or presence. Gen Z on

India-US talks on 'virtually', trade deal near finish line

In the last week of December, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal had a virtual meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer.

West Bengal violence: Miscreants vandalize Chakulia block development office, burn SIR forms

Miscreants vandalized the Chakulia block development office in North Dinajpur, causing chaos and violence for three hours. Stones were hurled, SI

Govt offices attacked during SIR hearings in West Bengal

After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Di

Madison Sheahan leaves ICE to run for Congress against Marcy Kaptur in Ohio 9th District, who is she?

Madison Sheahan, former Deputy Director of ICE, is leaving her job to run for Congress in Ohios 9th District. She aims to challenge longtime Cong

Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM

According to the paper, investments in urban mobility infrastructure over the past decade, particularly metro rail expansion, have translated int

India Open badminton: 'Bird droppings' interrupt Prannoy-Loh match, add to organisers' woes

Bird droppings caused two unexpected stoppages during H S Prannoy's match at the India Open Super 750, adding to a series of organizational issue

'G Ram G will curb disparity in inter-state fund flows', say officials

A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G, will soon replace the current program. It guarantees 125 days of work, an increase from 100 days. Fund al

Moody's upgrades outlook for three key Adani Group firms

Moody's Ratings has upgraded the outlook for three Adani Group companies to stable. Adani Ports, Adani Transmission Step-One, and Adani Electrici

Pro-Iran rallies swell in Kargil as UP Shia clerics urge government to support Tehran

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 release date, episode count, trailer, cast, plot and characters

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 release date, episode count, trailer, cast, characters details confirm the Netflix return on February 5, 2026. Mickey

Unemployment rate up a tad to 4.8% in December

India's unemployment rate saw a slight increase in December, reaching 4.8 percent from 4.7 percent in November. This rise was driven by joblessne

Israel Army Issues Evacuation Warning For Lebanon Village Ahead Of Strikes

The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning on Thursday for the village of Sohmor in southern Lebanon ahead of air strikes on Hezbollah tar

Bangladesh crisis: Players' revolt puts BPL in limbo; BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul

Bangladesh Premier League faces disruption as senior players demand the removal of BCB director Najmul Islam. Islam made disparaging remarks abou

India Open 2026: Lakshya remains Indias lone hope

Title favourites and World No. 3 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were upset by the Japanese pair of Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamash

Omar Abdullah speaks to Jaishankar on J&K students stuck in Iran

Betrayed By A Great Partner: Greenland Minister To NDTV On Trump Threats

Greenland's minister, Naaja Nathanielsen, has said that Greenland does not want to become part of the US and stressed that the people of the Arct

'Good news' says Trump as Iran decides against hanging 26-yr-old protester

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that killings in Iran's protest crackdown are easing, following reports of a death sentence postpone

Amid Iran tensions, India issues advisory for citizens in Israel: 'Avoid all non-essential travel'

The official advisory comes as protests continue to escalate across Iran, with reports of clashes between protesters and security forces, resulti

SIR Claims Deadline In Bengal, Goa, 3 Other States Extended Till Jan 19

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Puducherry, Goa,

Kite String Kills 8-Year-Old Boy Riding Bicycle In Surat

An 8-year-old boy died in Gujarat's Surat district on Thursday after a kite string got entangled around his neck while he was riding a bicycle.

Word of the Day: Dysphoria

Dysphoria is a persistent emotional condition marked by unease, dissatisfaction, and discomfort, often overlooked in everyday life. Unlike normal

European leaders on a state visit to India as Republic Day chief guests

Top European leaders will visit India for Republic Day celebrations. They will also co-chair the India-EU summit. A significant free trade agreem

Crypto chaos hits X: KAITO token drops 20% and NFT prices fall after Elon Musks platform blocks InfoFi apps - what does it mean for investors

Crypto sell-off after X InfoFi ban: X, formerly Twitter, has revoked API access for apps like InfoFi that reward users for posts, citing a surge

Russia bets big on non-energy JVs with India

Russia is actively pursuing non-energy joint ventures and product localization in India. Companies from Russia are in talks for manufacturing in

Reflects Our Commitment To Nation Building: Adani Group On Moody's Upgraded Rating

The Adani Group expressed confidence on Thursday over Moody's Ratings, which has upgraded the outlook for three of its key entities.

Mallikarjun Kharge questions demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding beautification work at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. Kha

US sanctions Iranian officials over protest crackdown

America has imposed sanctions on Iranian security officials and financial networks. This action follows a violent crackdown on peaceful protests.

US City To Track Owners Who Don't Pick Up Dog Poop By DNA Testing

Some residents feel it's an invasion of their dogs' privacy. Others worry about the cost and logistics of DNA testing.

EC extends SIR schedule of West Bengal, Goa, other states up to January 19

The Election Commission of India has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in several states until January

How can parents claim the $1,000 Trump Account when filing 2025 taxes heres who qualifies for the federal seed benefit

Parents filing 2025 taxes can now open a Trump Account for children. The IRS allows a $1,000 federal seed contribution using Form 4547. Eligible

India Open badminton: Bird poop halts match, adds to list of concerns

While the BAI has so far defended the conditions and the arrangements, Thursdays incident has further raised questions on the venues preparedness

Avoid All Non-Essential Travel To Israel: India Amid Iran Tensions

The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Israel to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines i

Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says

Four Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt, engaged in intense diplomacy with the U.S. and Iran to avert a threatened U.S.

J&K Police attach Pakistan-based terror handlers property in Poonch

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Grok altering photos of women, girls without consent: Klobuchar rips into Musk-owned AI in Senate

Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

Trends indicate the BJP has slowly increased its hold in the BMC, traditionally dominated by the Thackerays

DNA TV Show: Will US attack Iran as tension rises amid Trump's threats

Trump also said that a long war should be avoided. This means Trump does not want a long and costly war like those in Iraq or Afghanistan, where

In Top Court, Priya Kapur Seeks Details Of Karisma Kapoor Divorce Settlement

Priya Kapur, the second wife of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking certified copies of the divorce p

What happens if Trump is impeached again - will he be removed from office? Here are the scenarios

Talk of Donald Trump impeachment has returned after new corruption claims by Democrats. Any impeachment must start in the House, where Democrats

Verizon credit for outage: Here's how to claim your Verizon outage credit after massive widespread outage

Verizon credit: Verizon is giving 1.5 million customers a $20 credit. This follows a major service outage that lasted up to 10 hours. The company

I-PAC raids: ED search disruption 'very serious', SC seeks Mamata Banerjee and DGP's reply

The Supreme Court has taken up a serious matter concerning the Enforcement Directorate's recent searches. Notices have been issued to West Bengal

233 People In 1 House? Residents Flag 'Error' In Gorakhpur Draft Voter List

There is a 'house' in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur where 233 people live, according to data captured during the draft special intensive revision (SI

India's democracy delivers stability, speed and scale: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's democratic strength at the CSPOC conference. He stated that democracy ensures last-mile delivery

'Silver' Medals Gifted To Retired Railway Staff. They Were Made Of Copper

A disturbing fraud has surfaced inside the Indian Railways' system after gold-plated silver coins given to retiring employees as a mark of honour

High time parties encourage people to vote: CJI Kant

The Supreme Court has urged political parties to actively encourage citizens to vote. Chief Justice Surya Kant stated it is high time parties per

World getting more dangerous: Putin's chilling WW3 threat, 'dont ignore Russian interests, else

Manipur government 'assessing security at proposed resettlement sites'

The government of Manipur is prioritizing the rehabilitation and resettlement of its displaced citizens. Security assessments are presently being

5 Expelled After Assamese Student Assaulted In Madhya Pradesh Hostel

A 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam was allegedly assaulted by five peers at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) hostel at

Maharashtra civic polls: 'Washable' ink row mars elections to 29 bodies

Voting occurred in 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra, including Mumbai. Opposition parties claimed the ink on voters' fingers could be washed of

Quite The Opposite: US Senator On Reports Of Trump Not Attacking Iran

US Senator Lindsey Graham, whom President Donald Trump considers to be a wonderful friend, has claimed that reports suggesting the US does not in

Omar Abdullah speaks to S Jaishankar over J&K residents in Iran

The J&K govt also nominated an officer for coordination with the concerned agencies in respect of the students and residents of J&K, currently in

Woman Dies By Suicide After Fight With Mother-In-Law Over Ghee: Cops

A woman allegedly died by suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Thursday after a dispute with her mother-in-law over ghee, a police of

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Skip NH toll, lose NOC: New rule before MLFF rollout

National highways will now deny No Objection Certificates for vehicle registration, insurance, and ownership transfers if toll fees remain unpaid

Home Secretary, J&K LG Manoj Sinha discuss security grid, preparedness in Union Territory

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan recently engaged in critical talks with Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, centering on the c

At least 15 Hindus murdered in 45 days in Bangladesh: Report

A report highlights 15 Hindu minority murders in Bangladesh by Muslims between December 2025 and January 2026. The Interim Government, led by Chi

ICE vs Protesters: Violent confrontation in Minneapolis as Federal agents fire munitions & tear gas

Quote of the Day by Taylor Swift: Life isnt how to survive the storm, its about how to dance in the rain

Taylor Swifts quote, Life isnt how to survive the storm, its about how to dance in the rain, conveys resilience and optimism. The message motivat

Watch: U.S. seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark amid fundamental disagreement with the U.S. over the Arctic isl

Textiles & apparel exports fall in first three quarters of FY26

Indian textile and apparel exports saw a slight dip in the first nine months of FY26. Textile shipments declined, while apparel exports showed gr

Maharashtra polls: Sena leader`s house attacked; BJP candidate assaulted

Polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai`s high-stake BMC concluded on Thursday evening and the results to the polls

Heated Rivalry Season 2 filming and release update explained with production status, cast schedules, story direction and release timeline

Heated Rivalry Season 2 filming and release update explains when production may begin, what creator Jacob Tierney has said, and how Rachel Reids

ON CAM: U.S military storms Guyanese-flagged tanker Veronica, blocks Venezuelan oil in pre-dawn raid

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests

Washington: The United States is imposing a new round of sanctions against Iranian officials accused of repressing nationwide protests that chall

Financial word of the day: Black-Scholes model meaning, usage, and the formula still powering Wall Streets options pricing in 2026

Financial word of the day: Black-Scholes model The Black-Scholes model remains the 2026 gold standard for pricing trillions in derivatives. It u

'Stay vigilant': Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory; urges nationals to avoid non-essential travel

Marathi Manoos With Them, But Thackerays Set to Lose Mumbai Election: Exit Polls

Around 20 days ago, cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray formally declared a reunion for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), after a 20-yea

What led to the violent protests in Iran? A bank - here's the real story

A major Iranian bank's collapse triggered widespread economic hardship. Millions lost savings as Ayandeh Bank failed with billions in losses. Thi

MP water contamination: NGT constitutes 6-member panel to probe issue

Bhopal: Terming the supply of sewage-mixed and contaminated drinking water in the cities of Madhya Pradesh as a serious threat to public health,

Expecting India's 2025-26 overall exports to touch USD 850 billion: Commerce Secretary

India is projected to surpass USD 850 billion in total exports for FY 2025-26, building on a strong performance in both merchandise and services.

David Muir loses to Tom Llamas? NBC edges out ABC in battle of Nightly news shows as ratings race heats up

NBC Nightly News scored a rare win over ABC in the important 2554 age group, shaking up the nightly news ratings race. ABC World News Tonight wit

J-K: Drones sighted along Indo-Pak border in Poonch, Samba

Poonch/Jammu: Pakistani drones were spotted hovering along the Indo-Pak border in the twin districts of Poonch and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, pr

Freddie Mercury's 'Secret Daughter' Dies Aged 48 After Long Battle With Rare Cancer

Author Lesley-Ann Jones revealed Bibi's existence in May 2025 through a biography titled Love, Freddie.

Gurgaon housing shock: 73 flat owners booked for skipping this mandatory paperwork for foreign tenants

Gurugram Police have taken action against 73 flat owners for allegedly accommodating foreign nationals without the required permissions and witho

Emmanuel Macron says France now providing two thirds of intelligence to Ukraine

In March 2025, Washington made the decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine as part of efforts to crank up pressure on Ukrainian Pre

GS stock jumps after Goldman Sachs earnings top estimates and CEO signals strong M&A outlook

GS Stock: Goldman Sachs shares surged after the bank announced fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst predictions. Strong dealmaking and

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker, says has ties to Venezuela

Washington: US forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker, the Trump administration says, which has ties to Venezuela,

Police Versus Media Over Arrest of Journalists In Telangana

Tension between the Telangana state administration and some sections of the media reached a boiling point on Wednesday following the late-night d

Maharashtra polls: 155 govt employees booked for failing to report for poll duty

The employees belong to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in the Marathwada region and nearby areas under Phulambri and Gangapur Panchayat Samiti. They w

Iran protests: India to begin evacuation of citizens from the country, first flight on Friday

The violent protests in Iran started late last month after the national currency plunged to record lows, and have since spread to all 31 province

73 Gurugram flat owners booked for not reporting foreign nationals

Gurugram: The Gurugram Police have booked 73 flat owners on Thursday, January 15, for allegedly accommodating foreign nationals in their flats wi

Drones Spotted In Jammu And Kashmir Again, Third Time In Five Days

The army fired at drones that were spotted in the Jammu and Poonch sectors this evening, defence sources said. This was the third drone sighting

Let me tell you the most chilling truth: Ted Cruz exposes Biden-era Afghan Parole Program

Mastercard, Visa and Revolut lose UK case over proposed cross-border card fees cap

A UK court has ruled that the Payments System Regulator can cap cross-border card fees. Mastercard, Visa, and Revolut challenged this plan. The r

Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify remarks on Sikh traditions

Before appearing before the Takht Secretariat, where he was present for more than an hour, Mr. Mann offered prayers at the Golden Temple

India planning evacuation of nationals from Iran: Official sources

Iran had temporarily closed its airspace on January 14, but reopened it on January 15, which has increased the chances of India sending aircraft