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Bipasha Basu Hops on Viral 2016 Trend, Shares Her Wedding Pictures With Karan Singh Grover

So honestly, calling her latest Instagram post a photo dump feels wrong; it's basically her wedding album, full of love and glow.

CRISIL flags strong headwinds for merchandise exports

Indian merchandise exports face challenges from the US-India trade deal stalemate and possible US sanctions on Russian crude oil. Tea and basmati

Delhi Excise Policy case: Chargesheet against Kejriwal is cut-and-paste of earlier filings, argues counsel

A Delhi court heard arguments in the Excise Policy corruption case. Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer stated no evidence links him to the alleged Rs 100 c

No Evidence that Paracetamol Increases Autism Risk, Says Analysis of Robust Studies

The team reviewed evidence from 43 studies and looked for those with the largest, most rigorous methodologies, such as analyses involving sibling

CJI Kant lays foundation for court complexes across six UP districts

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has initiated the construction of integrated court complexes in six Uttar Pradesh districts. These facilities i

AP Marks Major Milestone in Global Clean Energy Sector: Naidu

Foundation works begin for AM Greens 15 MTPA Green Ammonia project in Kakinada, positioning Andhra Pradesh as Indias Green Hydrogen hub.

MCD to set aside Rs 35 crore for microchipping, vaccinating stray dogs in upcoming budget

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi plans a significant budget allocation for stray dog management. Around Rs 35 crore is earmarked for microchipp

Converting shame into anger is constructive, says author Neige Sinno

It is unfair that the burden to protect children is almost entirely on mothers, says French novelist Neige Sinno in conversation with Priya Raman

PM Modi flags off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengals Malda

PM Modi will flag off four Amrit Bharat Express trains through virtual mode

Hania Aamir, Asim Azhars pre-wedding events allegedly begin

Islamabad: The Pakistani entertainment world is buzzing once again, and this time the whispers are louder than ever. Ever since Galaxy Lollywood

Rape case: Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathils bail plea rejected, to remain in jail

Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested from Palakkad on January 11, is expected to approach the sessions court for bail. The application is schedul

Ideology disconnects itself from the past, disrupts the present, reconstructs the future: Ashutosh

Secularism is a bad word these days, say Ashutosh and Sobhana K. Nair in conversation with Ziya us Salam

Babar Azam humiliated, Rizwan retired, Afridi pulled out mid-over: Netizens mock Pakistan premium players performance in BBL

Pakistani cricket stars Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during Australia's Big Bash League. Azam's visible frustra

Murshidabad sees fresh unrest with highway, rail traffic blocked over migrant worker assault

Protests erupted again in Murshidabad, West Bengal on Saturday. Locals blocked National Highway-12 and railway tracks at Beldanga. This followed

Word of the Day: Liminal

In a post-pandemic world marked by rapid change, many people experience life as a series of unresolved transitions, career shifts, identity quest

Tamil Nadu Elections: AIADMK announces first wave of promises

AIADMK has unveiled its initial election promises for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Key pledges include Rs 2,000 monthly aid for women heads of

AIADMK releases first phase manifesto, promises 2,000 aid, free bus travel for men

Key promises include 2,000 monthly assistance for women-headed families under the Kula Vilakku Scheme, free bus travel for men on city buses, and

Raj Thackeray admits MNS's poor BMC polls performance, vows to fight for Marathi manoos

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has accepted his party's disappointing performance in the BMC elections. He stated the contest was

India's average return on FDI remains robust at 7.3%, outperforming emerging economies: CareEdge

India saw gross FDI inflows rise to USD 81 billion in FY25. However, increased profit repatriation and outflows significantly reduced net FDI to

BRS Shaik Abdullah Sohail condemns Hyderabads Puranapul communal incident

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Friday, January 16, condemned the Puranapul communal incident. He also ex

Maruti Suzukis new Gujarat plant to create 12,000 jobs

The proposed facility at Khoraj, near Ahmedabad, will have an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles and is expected to significantly exp

Secunderabad Cantonment property tax revision of 100% to over 300% distresses residents

LIVE: PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat, unveils major rail and road projects in Malda, West Bengal

Mahesh Babus Dolby Cinema in Bengaluru Is Special, says Suniel Narang

The new multiplex, located in Gandhinagarone of Bengalurus historic cinema hubsrevives the legacy of the iconic Kapali Theatre while introducing

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Congress Leads in 4 Cities, No. 2 in 5; 5 Key Takeaways

Congress has emerged as the main Opposition force in Maharashtra, outside the Mumbai region.

Watch: Literature connects lives, strengthens democracy: D.Y. Chandrachud

Pro-Hindu organisation VHP suggest AR Rahman of 'Ghar vapasi' over his communal remarks, say, 'you will start getting work'

The 'communal' remarks by Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has stirred a fresh row. After Rahman claimed of 'losing work' in Bollywood in last 8

Kousali Institute of Management Studies alumni contribute over 2 crore for developing alma mater in Dharwad

Such an initiative is rare in State-run universities in Karnataka

Treaties should be driven by national interest, not pressure from foreign govts or corporations: Supreme Court

India's Supreme Court has ruled that tax treaties must prioritize national interest over foreign pressure, emphasizing the need to protect tax so

Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing at Neknampur Lake in Hyderabad

The incident occurred due to air loss. As the balloon landed safely, three passengers traveling in it escaped unhurt

Centre revives three long-stalled Yamuna dam projects to shore up Delhis water supply

The Centre has revived three stalled dam projects on the Yamuna and its tributaries. These projects, Lakhwar, Renukaji, and Kishau, aim to signif

India approves largest-ever defence acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets

New Delhi: Indias Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved a proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aerospace major Dassault

Aussie cricketer Damien Martyn returns home after meningitis scare, says life is fragile

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is home after a serious meningitis attack. He was in an induced coma for eight days. Doctors gave him a

RCB's Shreyanka Patil becomes youngest bowler to grab 5-wicket haul in WPL

Shreyanka Patil made history by becoming the youngest bowler to achieve a 5-wicket haul in the WPL, finishing with figures of 5 for 23 against Gu

PM Modi To Witness 10,000 Bodo Dancers Perform Bagurumba During Assam Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to poll-bound Assam today. On Saturday evening at around 6 pm, Prime Minister Modi will

U19 World Cup LIVE: Suryavanshi Beats Kohli's Record; No-Handshake Drama At Toss

India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 LIVE Score & Updates: India captain Ayush Mhatre and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi are in action, with India having

Opinion: Opinion | Mumbai Polls: How The 'Marathi Manoos' Campaign Ended Up Uniting Others Against It

Mumbai's demographic transformation over the past two decades has been dramatic. The city is now home to millions of migrants from across India,

Team Trump To Repeal Basis For US Climate Rules: What To Know

President Donald Trump's administration is finalising its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's au

Eknath Shinde's betrayal of Marathi manoos paved way for BJP mayor in Mumbai, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut attributes the BJP's victory in the Mumbai civic elections to Eknath Shinde's betrayal of the Marathi manoos.

Delhi plans to redraw its campus economy with Rs 325 crore startup and incubation push

Delhi's government-funded educational campuses are set to transform into business launchpads with a new startup and incubation policy. Aiming to

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences partners with State University of New York to boost engineering education and innovation

A key highlight of the partnership is the joint development of a BTech programme in VLSI Design and Technology at RUAS, aligned with SUNY Albanys

NCP factions join hands for Maharashtra Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls

Announcement has come in the wake of the severe drubbing the two NCP factions received in the Pune civic elections, where the BJP stunned the Paw

IndiaEU FTA likely to spur textiles, pharma, engineering sectors: exporters

A free trade agreement between India and the European Union is set to boost exports in textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and engineering good

Indore Water Contamination: Rahul Gandhi Meets Affected Families

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also visited Bombay Hospital in Indore to meet victims undergoing treatment and their families

All About UN Biodiversity Treaty That Aims To Protect 30% Of Oceans By 2030

A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding fram

SAI's mega recruitment drive, invites a pplications for 323 assistant coaches in 26 disciplines

The Sports Authority of India is hiring 323 assistant coaches nationwide. This recruitment drive aims to boost athlete support across 26 sports.

Congress takes swipe at Modi govt over US-Pak military exercise

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday, January 17, took a swipe at the Modi government and said the joint training exercise by American and pakista

Kerala Court denies bail to expelled Congress MLA Mamkootathil in sexual assault case

A Kerala court has denied bail to former Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing serious charges in a third sexual misconduct case. Arrest

Donald Trump bought at least $1 million in Netflix, Warner Bros. bonds after merger announcement

US President Donald Trump invested over one million dollars in corporate bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery. These purchases occurred

30 Tableaux to Parade Along Kartavya Path on Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 17: As many as 30 tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, showcasing Indias rich cultu

Cold Conditions Intensifies In Kashmir; IMD Forecasts Spells Of Wet Weather In Next Few Days

Srinagar, Jan 17: Cold conditions tightened its grip in Kashmir with a drop in minimum temperatures as the meteorological department forecast spe

Gandhiji would have been mortified by the executions of Godse and Apte: Gopalkrishna Gandhi

On Gandhi, Nehru, and an apology to Buddadeb Bhattacharya: Gopalkrishna Gandhi in conversation with David Davidar

Scholarships: January 17, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

In Pics: Kids Who Crashed Their Father's 2017 BBC Interview Are All Grown Up

The moment that made the family famous dates back to March 2017, when South Korea-based political analyst Kelly was speaking to BBC News.

Asaduddin Owaisi speaks on AIMIMs Maha success, SIR, Hyderabad security

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi addressed key political and security issues

Translator has to be functionally true to the author, says Justice Prabha Sridevan

Imayam and Prabha Sridevan in conversation with Kavitha Muralidharan at a session titled The Joys and Challenges of Translating Imayam.

Djokovic Says 'Addiction' To Tennis Keeps Him Going At 38

Djokovic is about to embark on his 21st Australian Open and remains among the top contenders, behind defending champion Jannik Sinner and top-ran

30 Tableaux to roll down Kartavya Path during Republic Day Parade in Delhi

Over 30 tableaux will showcase India's cultural heritage and developmental achievements on Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade. Themes o

VB-G RAM G Act gamechanger for rural India: Arunachal deputy CM

ITANAGAR, Jan 17: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday described the VB-G RAM G Act as a decisive and visionary reform

Why Reza Pahlavi's Return To Iran's Throne May Not Be Great For India

Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, who is aiming for a potential return to his erstwhile kingdom amid anti-government unrest, said a democ

'Which adivasi woman is beautiful?': Congress MLA's bizarre theory on rape causes outrage; Phool Singh links it to scriptures

A Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh, Phool Singh, has sparked controversy by seemingly justifying rape, linking it to religious scriptures. He cla

Watch: The Hindu Lit for Life 2026: Inauguration | AC Grayling | DY Chandrachud

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 is in full swing in Chennai, with its main festival taking place on January 1718, at Lady Andal School. Featuring ove

Shubman Gill Brings Rs 3 Lakh Water Purifier Amid Indore Crisis

NDTV has learned from hotel sources that captain Shubman Gill has brought along a specialised water purification machine worth nearly Rs 3 lakh.

One Two Cha Cha Chaa Movie Review: Ashutosh Rana 2.0 excels in humourous avatar, Nyra Banerjee marks impressive debut in whacko road trip

The biggest plus point, or rather a surprising factor, is Ashutosh Rana's impressive showing of his comic skills, successfully shedding his image

Rahul Gandhi meets patients, families of Indore water contamination victims

Indore: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, February 17 met patients and families affected by the vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak linked to

Watch: A.C. Grayling warns of rising authoritarianism and the power of literature

Did husband Mufti Anas force Sana Khan to leave showbiz?

It has been over five years since Sana Khan walked away from the glitz and glamour of the film industry, yet curiosity around her sudden decision

Former minister and freedom fighter Bheemanna Khandre dies at 102

As a freedom fighter and a fighter for the liberation of Hyderabad, he protested the atrocities of the Razakars and worked hard to keep Bidar dis

Police stop BRS cadres from taking part in rally demanding Secunderabad Municipal Corporation

Police stopped BRS cadres attempting to hold a peace rally in Hyderabad. The rally aimed to demand a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2026: Where Litterateurs Unite

With a remarkable scale of over 300 sessions and more than 500 speakers from 25+ countries, this years edition too was a resounding success

Police Stop BRS Cadres from Organising Rally Demanding Secunderabad Municipal Corporation

BRS leaders said police were blocking the peace rally, and the party workers were prevented from taking part in the rally and were taken into cus

US lawmakers urge Trump to seek lower Indian tariffs on pulse crops in trade talks

US lawmakers say lentils, chickpeas, dried beans and peas are among the most commonly consumed pulse crops in India, but New Delhi has imposed su

Indians evacuated from Iran amid growing protests; describe 'bad situation, no internet'

Indian nationals returned to Delhi from unrest-hit Iran after government advisories urged citizens to leave amid protests, internet shutdowns and

Company boards must examine AI-led business practices for competition risks: CCI

Competition Commission of India Chairperson Ravneet Kaur said there is a likelihood that the use of AI may knowingly or unknowingly lead to breac

Indian Army develops third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka

This achievement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions. Collectively, these engineering eff

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi not averse to joining politics

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has relocated to Islamabad. He has expressed openness to entering politics in the future. Afridi de

UP Board Class 10, 12 Exams 2026: Admit Card Expected To Be Released Soon

UP Board Exam 2026 Admit Card: UPMSP will soon release the Class 10 and 12 board exam 2026 admit cards on upmsp.edu.in. Exams run from February 1

JSP Hyundai Launches Green Initiative with CNG Hyundai Prime for Corporate Sector

A fleet of Hyundai Prime SD and Prime HB CNG vehicles launched at Jubilee Hills

After BMC Drubbing, Uddhav Sena's Balasaheb Post, Raj Thackeray's Open Letter

The Thackeray cousins have vowed to continue their Marathi identity politics after losing control of the country's richest civic body after 25 ye

Cheating Case Requires Fraudulent Intent at Inception: Telangana HC

The Court reiterates that fraudulent intent must exist at the inception of a transaction to invoke IPC Section 420.

Ram Charan makes big reveal on RRR co-star Jr NTR, calls him 'mad driver', shares inside stories

Ram Charan called Jr NTR a 'mad driver' on cars with stars, sharing funny stories from friends and himself, while highlighting their strong off-s

Fresh Wet Spell Likely in J&K From Jan 19; Heavy Snowfall Likely in Few Areas

Srinagar, Jan 17: The Meteorological Department (MeT) Srinagar on Saturday forecast a fresh wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from January 19, warni

UP: Man kills wife in fit of rage following altercation

Shahjahanpur: A man allegedly struck his wife on her head with a heavy staff in a fit of rage following an altercation, killing her on the spot,

Headmaster suspended for submitting forged pictures of renovation work at school

Ballia: The in-charge headmaster of a government primary school in Uttar Pradeshs Ballia has been suspended with immediate effect for allegedly s

US, Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise Inspired Gambit 2026

Islamabad: American and Pakistani troops concluded joint training at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi during exercise Inspired Gamb

Tesla granted more time in US investigation into its self-driving tech

Federal auto safety regulators have granted a five-week extension for Tesla to respond to allegations that its vehicles have broken traffic laws

U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to seek lower Indian tariffs on pulse crops in trade talks

American producers face a significant competitive disadvantage due to what they described as unfair tariffs imposed by New Delhi, says U.S. lawma

Spirit: Sandeep Reddy Vanga-Prabhas film locks a release date

Starring Prabhas alongside Triptii Dimri, Spirit is creating waves, especially after that eye-catching poster drop from the makers

Book Review | Of Lies, Deceit and Hollow Men

Farooqui paints a detailed picture of days that have left indelible marks on our culture and society

Manipur counter-insurgency operation: Army targets UKNA in Churachandpur & Kangpokpi

Security forces are conducting major operations in Manipur's Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. The focus is on the United Kuki National Army, an armed