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Karnataka HC Lifts Ban On Bike Taxis

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy yet to confirm the decision

Frances government weathers no-confidence votes over budget

France's government has weathered two no-confidence votes in parliament. This follows a decision to push through budget income without a full par

Snowfall Disrupts Life In Jammus Higher Reaches; Rains Break Long Dry Spell In Plains

Jammu, Jan 23: Moderate to heavy snowfall was experienced in high-altitude areas, including the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the Jammu regi

Skyscraper Live on Netflix: When Alex Honnolds high-risk 1667 feet climb begins and how to watch in US and UK

Netflix is preparing to stream one of its boldest live events yet with Skyscraper Live, featuring world-renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold a

Hundreds Greet PM During Roadshow

Modi introduced the PM SVANidhi Credit Card and distributed loans to one lakh beneficiaries. He also laid the foundation stones for the CSIR-NIIS

DMK Now CMC Government - Corruption, Mafia, Crime: PM Modi In Tamil Nadu

Setting the stage for a high-stakes battle for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering at Madu

Elon Musk says Starlink is the future. Airlines arent so sure

A recent Twitter feud between Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary, the head of Ryanair, has sparked a lively discourse on the relevance of WiFi in air

T.N. Assembly condoles deaths of soldiers in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda

An Army vehicle had skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11 others

Medaram Jatara: Telangana RTC special bus services to begin from January 25; city operations likely to be affected

As High-End Housing Gains Momentum, Lamar Projects Expands Its Portfolio

Indian Railways says fare fixation formula is trade secret

Indian Railway refuses to share information on the formulation of fare structure under RTI Act

Chess GM Daniel Naroditsky died after cardiac issue, report says

A toxicology report ruled the 29-year-olds death an accident; the examiners report noted the cheating allegations weeks before his death had caus

Sri Lankan Man Lets Another Fly To London Using His Ticket, Arrested In Bengaluru

A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport over an alleged fraud in which he let another person travel t

Who really needs college education? A hard look beyond the Silicon Valley narrative

Explore the debate on college educations relevance in India versus Silicon Valleys narrative, addressing readiness and quality in higher learning

Poll bodies at international meet focus on pure electoral rolls, photo I-cards for all voters

Poll bodies worldwide will prioritize clean voter lists and photo IDs for every voter. India's Election Commission offered technology and trainin

Hyderabad rowdy-sheeter gets 2-year prison term for drugs, arms

Hyderabad: A rowdy sheeter from Mailardevpally in Hyderabad was found guilty under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and

T.N. government will take steps to resolve issues related to broiler chicken production: Minister

ICE deportation push spurs aviation firm to buy up used jets

A little-known Virginia startup, Daedalus Aviation Corp., secured a $140 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security to provide air

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lose in quarterfinals; Indian challenge ends in Indonesia Masters

India's challenge at the Indonesia Masters concluded on Friday. P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen were defeated in their respective quarterfinal matches

Fresh Twist In T20 World Cup Row, Bangladesh Puts Forward New Demand To ICC

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has made a final roll of the dice regarding its demand to move its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lan

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Back on the road: Karnataka HC lifts bike taxi ban

The Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxis. This decision allows bike taxi services to resume across the state. Thousands of rider

3 to 4 people dying by suicide in Bengal everyday due to SIR: Mamata

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, January 23, claimed that three to four people are dying by suicide everyday in the

'Vote chori' and SIR pitch: Why Mamata Banerjee's 'street fight' scores over Rahul Gandhi's yatra politics

Rahul Raises Textile Sector Concerns, Calls on Modi to Act

Gandhi's visit to a Haryana garment factory underscored the textile industry's crisis, with job losses and factory shutdowns. He calls on PM Modi

Sindhu, Lakshya Lose in Quarterfinals; Indian Challenge Ends in Indonesia Masters

Lakshya, a 2021 world championships bronze medallist, was beaten 18-21 20-22 by Thailand's rising talent Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in a close ma

Government of Telangana and Blaize Sign MoU at Davos to Launch Telangana AI Innovation Hub and Advance Applied AI Initiatives

Perfios Achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification for Artificial Intelligence Management System

CLAT 2026 Results Spotlight a Shift in Law Entrance Preparation as Geetali Gupta Secures AIR 1 with Structured, Sustainable Approach

Insta Help weighs on Urban Company's bottom line in Q3; core biz remains profitable

Urban Company Q3 revenue jumped 32% helped by its Native business doubling. However, the firm posted a Rs 21 crore loss, weighed down by heavy in

Kashmir sees seasons first snowfall, raising hopes for tourism, agriculture

The snowfall, however, disrupted air and surface traffic, causing inconvenience to travellers, with flight operations at Srinagar airport being a

7 high-protein dishes you can make in 10 minutes

Short on time but need protein? These quick dishes are nutrient-dense, filling, and ready in just 10 minutesperfect for busy mornings, post-worko

Upset With Rahul's Kochi Snub, Tharoor to Skip Key Congress Meet

Gandhi acknowledged other senior leaders on stage and took their names but did not mention Tharoor, a four-time MP and one of the three CWC membe

Modis twin message in Kerala: Handshake to hard talk, courtesy to CM, challenge to Left-Congress

Rupee Falls To Record Low Of 92 Against US Dollar, Settles At 91.88

The rupee hit an all-time low of 92 on Friday and recovered marginally to settle at 91.88 (provisional) against the American currency, amid selli

Nearly 300 households in Aizawl to get 24x7 drinking water supply soon

The 5.24 crore project, funded by the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation-2 scheme, was unveiled by Public Health Engineering

Leopard involved in fatal attack on devotee at M. M. Hills captured by Karnataka Forest Department

Based on stripe pattern analysis and drone visuals, experts at the Tiger Cell in Aranya Bhavan, Bengaluru confirmed that the captured leopard was

Phone-tapping case: Harish Rao threatens retaliation, Mahmood Ali halted at home

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Friday, January 23, said that those misusing power will be held accountable in the fu

Urwa Double Murder Case: Dandupalya Gang Member Arrested After 29 Years

The arrested accused has been identified as Chikka Hanuma alias Chikka Hanumanthappa alias K Krishnappa alias Krishna (A-6), aged about 55 years,

Antitrust probe links Tata, JSW to steel cartel via WhatsApp chats, production data

Tata Steel, JSW Steel and State-run Steel Authority of India Limited, or SAIL, and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, or RINL colluded during 2018-20

IMD Forecasts More Snow In Himachal Pradesh

Commuters stranded as road turn slippery; Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh, said the Western Disturbance had already

Tribals take out a rally on horses seeking road to their hamlets

Shah Rukh Khan set to receive prestigious honour in Dubai

Mumbai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is set to make headlines again on the international stage. The superstar will receive the Global Style Icon

9 Maoists, Carrying Total Bounty Of Rs 47 Lakh, Surrender In Chhattisgarh

Nine Maoists carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 47 lakh surrendered before police in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district on Friday, a senior officia

Naidu Lauds Saina Nehwal for Contribution to Indian Badminton

Naidu said Nehwal's journey reflected extraordinary hard work, perseverance and determination, inspiring generations of youngsters to take up the

Youth Congress activists house vandalised in Kannur

ET@Davos: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Chip Dreams Amidst Global Turmoil

'Personal reasons': Delhi HC judge won't hear Karti Chidambaram's plea in China visa case; two others already recused

Cash-for-query: Lokpal gets more time to decide on sanction to file chargesheet against Mahua Moitra

The Delhi High Court has granted a two-month extension to the Lokpal. This allows the Lokpal more time to decide on granting sanction to the CBI.

Youth Congress leaders protest against Karnataka Governor, urges President to recall him

The leaders alleged that the Governor, being the custodian of the Constitution, had acted against the Constitution

SCR Announces 28 Jansadharan Special Trains for Medaram Jathara

The special trains from Secunderabad, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Kazipet, Warangal and Khammam would be operated from January 28 to February 1

WEF to launch five new centres for Fourth Industrial Revolution, one in India

The Fourth Industrial Revolution Network is a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration, bringing together public and private sectors to help

12 Stranded In J&K Snowfall Rescued By Cops In Daring 3-Hour Mission

JAMMU, Jan 23: The Udhampur police in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully rescued 12 people, including women and children, who were stuck in heav

Why are Ukraine and Russia not able to agree on the fate of Donetsk?

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine face a major hurdle. The core issue is the disputed Donetsk region. Russia wants Ukraine to cede territory

Inside Sonam Kapoors Seriously Expensive Bag Collection

Republic Day Tableau: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Ropes in Shreya Ghoshal for Bharat Gatha

For the I&B Ministrys Republic Day Parade tableau, Bhansali has conceptualised the theme Bharat Gatha

Measles Is Back: Why Outbreaks Are Rising Across The World Again

With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed,

T.N. government announces relaxations in norms for jallikattu organisers, participants

The State government has decided to do away with the online registration of participants for jallikattu, and registration will henceforth be hand

Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra criticizes Congress government for disturbance after speech by Governor in Karnataka legislature

Says State Government attempted to use the speech by the Governor to criticize the Centre, which was unacceptable

Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 5,000 as Trump Says US Armada is Coming

Iran's government has reported a significantly lower death toll than activists, fueling skepticism about the accuracy of official figures amid wi

Word of the Day: Defenestration

Word of the Day: For readers and writers alike, knowing a word like Defenestration is less about using it often and more about appreciating how l

36 Entrepreneurs from Every State and Union Territory Take National Stage as PayU Launches 'Startup Republic' Campaign Marking 10 Years of Startup India

In a visionary initiative showcasing India's vibrant startup ecosystem, PayU today debuted  'Startup Republic’  - a natio

Integral Humanism Offers Enduring Solutions to Global Challenges: Kishan Reddy

The philosophy of 'integral humanism' remains relevant and offers enduring solutions to the challenges faced by the nation and the world: Kishan

Quote of the day by Mark Twain: A man can never be comfortable in life without.......

Renowned author Mark Twain's timeless wisdom, A man can never be comfortable in life without his own approval, resonates deeply today. In an era

Chikungunya Cases In Tamil Nadu: Symptoms, Cause And Prevention Of The Viral Disease

There has been a rise in cases in districts such as Chennai, Villupuram, Tenkasi, Theni, Cuddalore, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Ariyalur.

Iran lambasts Zelensky after Davos 'bully' warning

Iran's foreign minister has strongly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky's remarks in Davos linked Iran's protest crackdo

Miya Biwi Raazi: Rajasthan Court On Muslim Couple's Divorce By Consent

The Rajasthan High Court held the divorce of a Muslim couple by mutual consent fully valid, overturning a family court's order wherein the wife's

Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir bags 2 Oscar nominations

Los Angeles: Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir on Thursday earned two Oscar nominations for her short The Devil Is Busy in the best docum

Getting a seat on IndiaUAE flights could soon become tougher

India-UAE air travel is experiencing robust growth, but existing flight and seat capacity limits may hinder its full economic potential. A study

Fact-Check: AI-Generated Image of Mia Khalifa and Rowan Atkinson Viral as Real

AI-detection tools Hive Moderation and Sightengine revealed that the image was AI-generated.

Google DeepMind CEO 'Surprised' OpenAI Introduced Ads In ChatGPT, Issues Warning

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis expressed surprise at OpenAI's early introduction of ads in ChatGPT, warning it may affect user trust in AI as

Nivin Paulys Blockbuster Sarvam Maya Set for Digital Premiere

Sarvam Maya is produced by Firefly Films in association with Akhil Sathyan Films

Trump-Jamie Dimon's Relationship Ends In $5-Billion Suit Against JPMorgan, CEO

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon was heading home after another whirlwind trip to Davos, when the news hit: President Don

Do not use religion to malign Udupi district official for performing her duty during Paryaya

As per the prevailing custom, Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa held a saffron flag to flag off the Paryaya procession of Vedavardhana Tirtha Swa

Iran Hits Back at Zelensky Over Davos Bully Warning

Zelensky's Davos speech emphasized the international community's inadequate support for Iranians during a crackdown, paralleling his nation's str

Kochi Muziris Biennale: Where to shop for souvenirs

From ceramic curios, handlooms, chocolate and jewellery to quirky keepsakes inspired by Kerala, shops and pop-ups that will let you take a slice

Ukraine crisis: Russian strikes on nuclear substations could trigger total blackout

Russia is escalating attacks on Ukraine's power grid amid harsh weather. The nation's energy system heavily depends on nuclear power plants. Stri

EbixCash World Money Becomes the First AD-II Licensed Entity to Receive In-Principle PSP Approval at GIFT IFSC

Here's how bad posture is ruining your health, explained by Virat Kohli's nutritionist, Ryan Fernando.

Poor posture is silently damaging our health. Virat Kohli's nutritionist, Ryan Fernando, shares simple daily habits that can protect your spine,

Heavy rain likely along north Tamil Nadu coast on January 24

Officials of the RMC said the wet weather conditions would last until January 26, bringing light to moderate rainfall to various parts of the Sta

Multi-layered security arrangements in place across Kashmir for R-Day

Srinagar, Jan 23: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place across the Kashmir Valley, with

High Court order on bike taxis welcomed by aggregators, riders and commuters in Karnataka

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said he would first go through the judgment before responding to the order

6 one-pot winter meals that feel like a warm hug

Wasteland to biodiversity hotspot: Tracing the transformation of Bengalurus Hesaraghatta grassland

It was only in January 2025 that the Karnataka Cabinet approved the declaration of Greater Hesaraghatta Grasslands Conservation Reserve (GHGCR),

Nissan agrees sale of South Africa plant to Chinas Chery

Nissan is selling its South African manufacturing plant in Rosslyn to Chery Automobile. The deal is expected to be finalized by mid-2026, pending

Stable policy environment, reforms driving Indias growth: CG in Shanghai

Beijing, Jan 23: A stable policy environment and a predictable, reform-oriented investment climate have ensured Indias emergence as the worlds fa

Big Bang Boom Expands its Pan-India Footprint with State-of-the-art R&D and Capability Centers

Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (BBBS) , a leading Indian DeepTech Defence company, today announced the commissioning of its new 20,000-sq-ft s

Chinese Coast Guard says 8 missing, 13 rescued after boat capsizes near disputed shoal

Bangkok, Jan 23 : Eight people were missing after a boat capsized with 21 Filipinos on board in the South China Sea, Chinas Coast Guard said Frid

Silent Warriors of the Republic: The Animals Who Guard Indias Frontiers

This Republic Day, the Indian Army will bring these silent warriors into the spotlight with the debut of its animal contingent at Kartavya Path