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Bangladesh wont play T20 World Cup in India, vows to keep fighting

Babar Azam returns home for national duty after a forgettable BBL outing

Babars appearance in the league also sparked a controversy when his partner Steve Smith refused a single to him while the former was batting on 4

'Farm Guards' deployed at Aralam to keep wild elephants away from human settlements

The devices, with sensors, emit loud alarm sounds and intense flashing lights when elephants approach, forcing them to retreat

Organs harvested from accident victim save lives of many

Who is Amina Khalil, woman seen with Shah Rukh Khan in Riyadh

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khans appearance at the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been grabbing headlines for multiple re

New ECINET Platform Launched to Counter Electoral Misinformation

New Delhi, Jan 22: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday launched ECINET, a new digital platform for voters, officials, and polit

Markets rebound after three-day slide on easing geopolitical tensions; Sensex gains 400 pts

In a volatile session, BSE Sensex climbed 397.74 points to close at 82,307.37

Hot air balloon safari rides begin in Tamil Nadu

As Tamil Nadu Tourism identifies Pollachi, Madurai and Thiruvannamalai for trial runs of balloon safari rides, we take one in Pollachi and come b

Bangladesh boycotts T20 World Cup 2026, refuses to play in India; ICC considers replacement

Bangladesh have reportedly boycotted the T20 World Cup after refusing to travel to India, triggering uncertainty over the tournament lineup. With

Trump signs charter of 'Board of Peace' at Davos

Congratulations President Trump, the charter is now in full force, and the board of peace is now an official international organisation, says Whi

Oscar nominations 2026: Will Homebound secure spot? Here's when and where you can watch live today

Oscar 2026 nominations: Danielle Brooks and Top Gun: Maverick star Lewis Pullman will reveal the official nominations of the Academy Awards 2026,

Odisha: Pastor beaten, paraded, forced to eat cow dung by right-wing mob

Bhubaneswar: A Christian pastor was assaulted, paraded with a garland of shoes and forced to eat cow dung on suspicion of religious conversion in

IndiGo Q3 profit plunges 78% to 549.1 crore

In the third quarter of the current financial year, InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of IndiGo, recorded a total income of 24,540.6 crore, higher

78 million people visit Makkah, Madinah in one month

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques on Wednesday, January 21, announced that 78,843,425 people visited Makkah and Madinah

Bengaluru airport ground staff arrested for sexually harassing Korean businesswoman

The complainant told the police that Ahmed frisked her intrusively and continued to do so despite her objections. He allegedly left after saying

Merely calling hypertension lifestyle disorder not enough to deny disability pension: Delhi HC

The two-judge Bench, in a judgment, states that lifestyles varied from one individual to another, and there was an obligation on the medical boar

Watch: Landslides hit New Zealands Mount Maunganui

Former India Defender Ilyas Pasha Dead, Aiff, East Bengal Condole

A committed and soft-spoken footballer, Pasha carved out a distinguished career in an area of the field that demanded resilience and composure -

Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&Ks Doda, 10 soldiers killed

Bhaderwah/Jammu: An Army vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, January 22

Greenland Crisis: 'Sell America' is a long game for the Europeans

Europe faces a critical need to boost its own investments. Recent actions by US President Trump have damaged trust and highlighted the continent'

In guise of security check, Korean tourist molested at Bengaluru airport

Police on Thursday, January 22, arrested a ground staff member for allegedly sexually harassing a South Korean national at Terminal 2 in Bengalur

Solution To World's Problems Lies In Indian Tradition: Amit Shah

The event, organised by the All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, also marked the centenary of the Akhand Jyoti, a flame tha

Andhra Pradesh to ban social media for under-16 children? Here's what state IT minister said

Drawing inspiration from Australia, India's Andhra Pradesh government is mulling over regulating social media use for teenagers. State IT Ministe

Eight Maoists killed in Jharkhands West Singhbhum

Chaibasa: Eight Maoists, including one carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhands

SRK, Priyanka, Kareena dance to Yeh Mera Dil, video resurfaces

Mumbai: The internet is flooded with nostalgic throwback videos of Bollywood stars, and one such clip that has caught fans attention features Sha

Venezuelan crude oil not easy to handle, will evaluate in due course: HPCL

Director for Refineries at the State-run entity says Venezuelan crude oil is bottom-heavy with high viscosity and acid number

Phone Tapping Case: SIT Issues Notice to KTR To Appear Tomorrow

The SIT action follows two days after the former Minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao appeared before the SIT, which grilled him for over seven hour

Shashi Tharoor calls Gautam Gambhir's role 'hardest job after PM'; India coach responds

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called Gautam Gambhir's role as India head coach the hardest job after Prime Minister, triggering discussion across cr

Manipur: Meitei man shot dead in Kuki-majority Churachandpur

Imphal/ Churachandpur: A man belonging to the Meitei community was shot dead after being abducted by suspected Kuki militants in Churachandpur di

Trump Unveils Board Of Peace On Gaza, Which Has Pak Among Members

US President Donald Trump formally announced the first charter of his 'Board of Peace', which is a body for resolving international conflicts and

Delhi court acquits Arvind Kejriwal in ED summons cases linked to excise policy probe

A Delhi court has acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He faced two cases for not complying with Enforcement Directorate summon

New EC platform launched; CEC calls it tool to counter misinformation

A new digital platform called ECINET has been launched by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This tool aims to combat misinformation by p

EPFO 3.0 explained: new portal, core banking and AI-powered language tools

The revamp will replace incremental upgrades with a centralised core banking system, allowing members to access services from any EPFO office nat

Water crisis draining Kochi Corporations coffers

Corporation has been deploying tankers to bridge supply deficit following collapse of a water storage chamber of Kerala Water Authority at Thamma

LG Sinha Condoles Death Of 10 Army Personnel In Doda Road Accident

Jammu, Jan 22: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has expressed shock and grief over the loss of lives of 10 of our brave Indian Army soldiers

'Zindagi bahut kuch sikha deti hai': UPs 70-year-old Insta uncle's first video at 70 clocks 3 crore views, wins hearts in Pakistan

Vinod Kumar Sharma, a 70-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral on social media. His very first Instagram video, a simple introduction, has

Australia shooting LIVE: Three killed in New South Wales shooting, police operation underway

Police said an operation was currently underway in the town of Lake Cargelligo, about 611 kilometres (379 miles) west of Sydney, and urged reside

Owaisi urges govt to rescue 16 Indians enslaved on Myanmar-Thailand border

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, January 22, requested External Affairs Minister

One Venue, Two Speeches: How Mark Carney Left Donald Trump in the Dust in Davos

In standing up to President Trump, Mark Carney appeared every inch the statesperson in Davos.

'Musi Bridge Delays Are Forcing Hyderabad Residents Like Me Into Risky Detours'

We continue to wait for the authorities to resume construction of the promised bridge, writes a resident.

Operation Shakti: Bareilly ki Barfi actor Rohit Chaudhary leads espionage-thriller mini-series based on India-Pakistan conflict

Quick TV launches Operation Shakti, a 54-episode patriotic micro-drama starring Rohit Chaudhary as undercover agent Paramveer Singh. Blending esp

Coding as literacy: How China and India are engineering the workforce of the 2040s

The worlds two most populous nations, China and India, are currently architecting their future talent pipelines. However, a deep analysis reveals

Two more bodies retrieved from Bhadra canal in Shivamogga district of Karnataka

On January 18, the four persons had left their home in Arebilachi village on two bikes to wash clothes in the canal The search operation began on

Union Budget 2026: Will there be more income tax relief this year? Know here

Last year, FM Sitharaman announced that annual income up to Rs 12 lakh would be made tax-free under the new tax regime.

12 Career Mistakes That Quietly Kill Growth and How to Fix Them Fast

Career growth rarely derails because of one dramatic failure. More often, it slows down due to small, repeated decisions that feel safe in the mo

MP: SC allows Hindu to pray at Bhojshala mosque on Basant Panchami

New Delhi:The Supreme Court has allowed Hindu prayers from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami on Friday, January 23, at the disputed Bhojshala-

Trump signs 'Board of Peace' at Davos to resolve Gaza conflict; India abstains, Pakistan in

US President Donald Trump launched his 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, a key component of his 20-point plan for Gaza'

Bengaluru second most congested city globally in 2025: Report

Bengaluru has been identified as the second most congested city globally in 2025, with an average congestion level of 74.4 percent. This marks a

Why are some Indian language scripts rounder than the others?

Some language scripts look straight and pointy, while the others look curvier and rounder. Ever wondered why?

AP Considering Australia-Like Social Media Ban for Kids

Lokesh said he strongly felt that youngsters under a certain age should not be on social media because they dont understand what they are seeing.

India's 2025 coffee exports rise 22.50% in value terms; volumes fall 4.47%

India's coffee exports saw a dip in volume by 4.47% to 3.84 lakh tonnes in 2025, yet surprisingly, value surged by 22.50% to USD 2,058.06 million

'Has He Ever Made Tea? Drama For Votes': M Kharge's Chaiwala Jab At PM

In a remark that is sure to spark a massive political row, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi falsely cl

What is Bhojshala dispute? History behind SC order allowing Saraswati Puja and Friday Namaz

As the Supreme Court allows dual prayers, Saraswati Puja and Friday Namaz at Bhojshala, here is a detailed explainer on the history, claims and c

Entri, Udemy tie up to boost upskilling for non-English learners in India

The collaboration combines Udemys expert-led, AI-powered courses with Entris vernacular job-training programmes in multiple Indian languages.

Remove him from Dy CM post: Goyal attacks Udhayanidhi after Madras HC calls remarks hate speech

Delhi pollution: From remote PUC checks to vehicle phasing out, what CAQM suggested to clean up national capital's air

The Commission for Air Quality Management informed the Supreme Court that vehicular emissions and dust are major polluters in Delhi-NCR. The cour

AIMIM's Owaisi requests rescue of 16 Indians enslaved on Myanmar-Thailand border

Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He seeks the rescue of 16 Indian nationals. These individuals were promi

India-EU Pact An Opportunity For Great Powers: German Chancellor

He stressed the importance of engaging with growth centers and reaffirmed the EU's commitment to free trade over isolationism.

Doctors at Chennai hospital perform complex procedure on 78-year-old man with failing heart valve

Tech an enabler, future success will rely on strong base of trust: Nasscom VP on AI governance

New Delhi, Jan 22 : India with its large, diverse population is adopting a calibrated approach on AI governance to tackle deepfakes, digital fr

8 Maoists killed in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

The exchange of fire took place at Saranda forest's Kumdi in the Kiriburu police station area: Police

Wounded Ukrainian Veterans Find Healing On Stage

Like the other veterans in his Kyiv-based group of around 15 actors, Ukrainian soldier Onopriienko has found healing and fulfilmenton stage.

Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat booked for hate speech along with another person and Youtube channel by Puttur police in coastal Karnataka

The police registered a case against Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, and also against the owner of the Youtube channel and the organiser of the event

Pakistan star Babar Azam makes shock mid-season exit from Big Bash League; reason revealed

Babar's abrupt exit from the ongoing BBL comes amid strong criticism from former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh, who said the batter should be dr

PNB Housing Fin stock tumble 10 pc; hits lower circuit after Q3 results fail to cheer investors

New Delhi, Jan 22 : Shares of PNB Housing Finance tumbled 10 per cent on the bourses on Thursday after the companys December quarter ended 2025 r

Union Budget 2026: Industry leaders urge govt to double infra spending to Rs 3 lakh crore

Union Budget of India: Industry leaders are urging the government to double infrastructure project allocations to Rs 3 lakh crore in the upcoming

Meitei Man Who Went To Meet Kuki Wife In Manipur Shot Dead On Camera

Though video footage does not have any audio, the man can be seen pleading with folded hands to some people who are not visible in the video, unt

Thought of the day by Apples founder Steve Jobs: Stay hungry, stay foolish.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' enduring mantra, 'Stay hungry, stay foolish,' champions relentless curiosity and bold risk-taking. This philosophy,

Coal Ministry Sets Up Team to Review Naini Coal Block Tender

Panel to examine tender cancellation and CSR compliance; report due in three days

Owaisi Urges EAM to Rescue 16 Indians Enslaved on Myanmar-Thailand Border

Owaisi said he got the information about Mir Sajjad Ali, a resident of Osman Nagar, Hyderabad, currently incarcerated at the Myanmar-Thailand bor

Department of Posts aims 30 pc revenue growth in FY26 to Rs 17,546 cr: Scindia

New Delhi, Jan 22: The Department of Posts has set a target to achieve 30 per cent growth in revenue to Rs 17,546 crore in the current financial

Indian Bank Q3 net profit up 7 pc at Rs 3,061 cr

New Delhi, Jan 22 : Indian Bank on Thursday reported a 7.33 per cent growth in net profit to Rs 3,061 crore for the third quarter ended December

LIVE | Trump leads signing of Gaza Board of Peace charter in Davos

Digitally Altered Clip of Surinder Choudhary Calling PM Modi ISI Agent Viral

We did not find this statement in the original byte given to the press by Choudhary.

Industry leaders urges govt to double infra spending to Rs 3 lakh cr in Budget

New Delhi, Jan 22 : Industry leaders urged the government to double the allocation for various infrastructure projects to Rs 3 lakh crore in the

Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian

As todays Word of the Day, sesquipedalian reminds us that language is elastic. It can be stretched, compressed, embellished or stripped bare.

Mahesh Babus emotional birthday note for Namrata Shirodkar

Hyderabad: Telugu star Mahesh Babu on Thursday penned an adorable birthday wish to his wife, Namrata Shirodkar, thanking her for holding everythi

Gold, silver futures fall as investors book profits on higher level

New Delhi, Jan 22 : Gold and silver prices declined in the futures trade on Thursday as traders booked profits at higher levels amid a strengthen

Millions In US Brace For Potentially Catastrophic Ice Storm: What To Know By Numbers

Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power line

Kutta Nahi Hu: Flier's Big Allegation Against Crew. What Air India Said

An incident on an international Air India flight has raised serious questions about passenger rights, with a passenger alleging misconduct by the

Jal Shakti Hackathon organised at UVCE Bengaluru

UVCE Director Dr. Subhasish Tripathy highlighted the events role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for addressing water crises and sus

Trump announces framework for future Greenland deal after meeting Rutte

Washington, Jan 22 : US President Donald Trump announced that he had reached a framework for a future deal over Greenland after meeting with NATO

10 soldiers killed, 11 injured as Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J-K's Doda

Ten soldiers died and eleven were injured when an Army vehicle fell into a gorge in Doda district. The accident occurred on the Bhaderwah-Chamba

Eight Maoists killed in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

Eight Maoists, including a high-value target with a Rs 1 crore bounty, were eliminated in a fierce gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's W

India, EU on the cusp of Mother of all Deals, says Ursula von der Leyen

Davos, Jan 22 : India and the European union are on the cusp of whats being called the mother of all deals, a historic trade agreement that would

Ecuador Announces Trump-style Tariffs On Colombia Over Drugs

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced 30 percent tariffs on imports from Colombia, accusing its neighbor of failing to help fight drug carte

Right Way to Go: Merz Welcomes Trump's Retreat on Greenland

Trump at the weekend threatened to hit Germany and other European countries that had rallied around Greenland -- an autonomous territory of NATO

From job floor to workshop floor: A small machinery unit takes shape in Ghaziabad

Dhanish Kumar, who belongs to the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, grew up in a farming household where agriculture was the primary occupation

Kristu Jayanti University hosts TEDx event in Bengaluru

Vice-Chancellor Fr.Augustine George CMI, in his address, highlighted the significance of TEDx as a global platform for ideas and innovation

From Shaadi Feasts to Sweat Mode: Kriti Sanon Is Back

After celebrating her sisters wedding and indulging in all the shaadi treats, Kriti Sanon is officially back to her fitness grind.