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NLC estimates TN Land Tax impactat 625 crore

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission agrees with NLC India that the Act constitutes a change of law, enabling the company to recover the cos

Bihar Woman, Her 3 Kids Found Dead 5 Days After They Went Missing

Police on Thursday recovered the bodies of a woman and her three children, five days after they went missing in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, off

Authorities Killed Canadian Citizen In Iran, Says Foreign Minister

A Canadian citizen has died in Iran at the hands of the Iranian authorities, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said.

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'Death Threats, Vandalism By Kuki Insurgents': Naga Body Files Police Case In Manipur

A village authority of the Naga tribes in Manipur has filed a police case alleging death threats and vandalism by insurgents of the Kuki National

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner debuts as Lara Croft in prime videos Tomb Raider series

Amazon Prime Video has revealed a first look at Sophie Turner as the iconic archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft in the forthcoming Tomb Raide

Will work out: Trump determined to annex Greenland after Washington talks falter with Denmark

Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026: When theatre moved beyondborders

The High School drama competiton at the State School Art Festival hit hard with tales of conflict and compassion and conscience in front of a ful

Word of the Day: Petrichor

Word of the Day: Petrichor, the earthy scent of rain on dry soil, is a scientifically recognized phenomenon coined by Australian researchers. Thi

Security Forces Recover 3.5-kg IED, Defused During CASO In J&Ks Rajouri

Rajouri, Jan 15 : Security forces on Thursday successfully recovered and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) during a Cordon and Search

US seizes in Caribbean Sea another sanctioned oil tanker it says has ties to Venezuela

American forces have captured another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. This vessel is linked to Venezuela. The seizure is part of a larger US str

CS Favours Faster Development Of Housing Colonies To Meet Growing Needs Of Public

JAMMU, Jan 15: In a significant push towards addressing the growing housing requirements of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary ch

Government Office Vandalised, Police Officer Injured In Bengal SIR Protests

A government office was vandalised and a police inspector was injured on Thursday as protests against the SIR of electoral rolls escalated in Wes

Can decide citizenship for registration as voters, not to deport or check visa: EC to SC

The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court its authority is limited to voter registration. It cannot deport individuals or determine visa

FCC chair grilled over NEWS DISTORTION, ICE coverage, and accusations of censoring American media

Iran US Tension News LIVE Updates: Trump Convinced 'To Give Iran A Chance' After Threats

Iran said that it will defend itself against any foreign threat, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.

US issues new Iran-related sanctions, US Treasury website shows

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran. These target shipping, trading, and energy firms. Eleven individuals and Fardis Prison are a

Quote of the day by Charles Dickens: 'No one is useless in this world who lightens...'

Charles Dickens believed kindness and human connection hold immense power. His enduring idea, that helping others gives life meaning, remains rel

'Stop being a sanctuary city': Tom Homan unleashes fury at Minneapolis policies after ICE crackdown

Explained: Why Iran Is Only Nation That Still Flies 'Top Gun' Fighter F-14

Over the decades, Iran has struggled to maintain its precious fleet of F-14. This led to cannibalisation of other F-14 in the fleet to ensure at

Murder of democracy: Opposition claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls

Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high-stakes BMC contest at th

Over 9,000 deaths due to respiratory diseases in Delhi, overall mortality rate goes up

Delhi saw an increase in respiratory disease deaths in 2024. Circulatory ailments led to the most fatalities, surpassing infectious diseases. Ove

Thought of the day by Martin Luther King Jr: Life's most persistent and urgent question is

Thought of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. is rooted in a life shaped by faith, rigorous education and lived experiences of racial injustice. B

'Biden let Afghans with no ID enter US!': Hawley shocks Senate at fiery Op Allies Welcome hearing

High-level panel formed to examine digital arrest issues: MHA tells SC

The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a high-level committee to address digital arrest scam cases. This committee will examine issues faced by

Centre fills key posts: Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA DG, Praveen Kumar takes over BSF

Maharashtra civic polls see bogus voting and cash distribution allegations, EVM glitches, clashes

Voting for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra faced disruptions. Clashes erupted between groups in several locations. Allegations of bogus

US stock market surges today: Why Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rebounded after a four-day losing streak - Chip stocks rally as TSMC earnings revive AI confidence

US stock market surges today. Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rebounded today after four-day losses. The Dow rose over 118 points. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%.

CM Bhagwant Mann appears before Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat for clarification on 'Golak' comment

According to the PRO of 'Shri Akal Takht Sahib'Tek Singh at the Secretariat.

Laid off near retirement? Smart moves to protect your savings and income

Getting laid off near retirement can be stressful, but you still have options to protect your savings. Plan carefully by checking your money, cut

U-19 World Cup, IND vs USA: Abhigyan Kundu, Henil Patel star as India beat USA by 6 wickets in opener

India began their U-19 World Cup campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over USA in the opening match, powered by standout performances from

On A Freezing Sankranti, Dahi Chuda Flavoured With Politics In Bihar

Dahi Chura feasts have become the flavour of the season in Bihar as the Makar Sankranti week is progressing. It is powering politics also, extend

BCCI Breaks Silence On Talks About Shifting Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Matches

The BCB has been seeking to move their team's matches in the T20 World Cup - co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka - outside India ever since Kolkata

How an IIT Kanpur alumnus is using real-time AI systems to fix India's vehicle repair ecosystem

Vehicle breakdowns in India often cause confusion and delay. Lakshya Khurana's startup, Ride N Repair, is changing this. The company uses artific

Indias US exports slip 1.83 pc to USD 6.88 bn in Dec

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Indias merchandise exports to the US declined 1.83 per cent to USD 6.88 billion in December 2025 due to high tariffs impo

Petrol Poured On Man's Private Parts In Custody, 3 Bihar Cops Suspended

Three police officials have been suspended in Bihar after a jewellery store worker was thrashed in custody and petrol was poured on his private p

BJP, Allies To Sweep Mumbai Civic Body BMC, Predict 4 Exit Polls

The BJP and the Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will have an edge in the elections for the prestigious Mumbai civic body -- the Brihanmumbai Corporatio

U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past. The officials, sp

Beneath the mountains: Switzerlands hidden tunnel network

Switzerland is popular for its mountains, lakes, and railroads, but much of its infrastructure exists underground. Over the years, the country ha

Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather Addresses Book Review Event Of Durr-E-Naayaab At Jammu University

JAMMU, Jan 15: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather today addressed the Book Review event of Durr-e-Naaya

BJP's maha moment? Exit polls predict Mahayuti sweep in BMC elections; Thackeray union falls flat

Exit polls project a significant victory for the Mahayuti alliance in the BMC polls, with projections indicating they will surpass 130 seats. The

ED vs Mamata: SC pauses FIR against ED officials, issues notices to Mamata & West Bengal DGP

Trump Threatens To Deploy Military In Minnesota Over Anti-ICE Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to use the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to deploy military forces, in Minnesota ami

Operation Sindoor Not Fully Over Yet: Rajnath Singh

Jaipur, Jan 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Operation Sindoor is not yet over, emphasising that Indias efforts toward ac

Kerala: Left Front begins house visits to recoup lost ground before assembly polls

Kerala's ruling LDF is launching a door-to-door campaign to understand its local body poll setback and address voter concerns before the assembly

MS stock surges after Morgan Stanley beats Q4 earnings estimates on investment banking boom - here's everything investors need to know

MS stock: Morgan Stanley's stock surged over 3% following a robust fourth-quarter earnings report that surpassed analyst predictions. A significa

India, US Trade Deal Very Near, But Can't Put Deadline: Commerce Secretary

India is on track and very close to signing major trade deals with the US and the European Union (EU), Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said tod

Trump talks calm: Is Iran being lulled into a trap?

America's stance on Iran is unclear. President Trump has spoken of de-escalation regarding protests. However, military movements suggest continue

Assam CM inaugurates 70 MW solar power project in Bilasipara

Assam's solar power capacity has reached 680 MW with the inauguration of a new 70 MW project. This initiative significantly boosts the state's gr

U-19 World Cup: Henil Grabs 5/16 as India Beat USA by 6 Wickets

The USA were bundled out for a meagre 107 in 35.2 overs. India's target was revised to 96 in 37 overs after rain interrupted proceedings with the

Barabanki MP says Uttar Pradesh SIRs show rural voters exceed total number of voters in State; SC asks Election Commission to explain

After the Assembly SIR, the total number of voters in U.P. is shown as 12.56 crore, reflecting a reduction of about 2.89 crore voters. After the

'Iranian regime on killing spree': Iran protester describes situation as the nation stays cut off from world

Iran is witnessing a brutal crackdown on widespread protests. Reports indicate security forces are firing on unarmed demonstrators, leading to a

India's exports to China surges 67.35% in December: Commerce Ministry data

India's exports to China saw a significant jump of 67.35 percent in December. This growth was fueled by increased shipments of electronics and ma

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence deal in pipeline, Pakistani minister says

Raza Hayat Harraj told Reuters on Wednesday the potential deal between the three regional powers was separate from a bilateral Saudi-Pakistani ac

Filing for 2026? Key tax changes you need to know to get the biggest refund

The 2026 tax season begins January 26 with historic changes. Paper checks are officially dead; direct deposit is now mandatory for fast refunds.

Bhubaneswar Open Drain Claims Another Life, Alleged Civic Negligence

Residents of Salia Sahi are mourning the loss of Sinu Gagrai, who died after falling into an uncovered drain.

After calling Salman Khan 'anti-national' minister Raghuraj Singh takes a U-turn, says comment was meant for Shah Rukh Khan

UP minister Raghuraj Singh withdraws his 'anti-national' remark against Salman Khan, claims comment was meant for Shah Rukh Khan.

Watch: Tamil Nadus invisible cities: The urban growth nobody planned for | Focus Tamil Nadu

Urbanisation in Tamil Nadu is no longer limited to major cities like Chennai or Coimbatore. Rapid growth is happening in peri-urban areas that fu

Trump set to lead the largest-ever US delegation to WEF in Davos next week

From Barnala to Parkash Badal and Zail Singh - big names to appear before Akal Takht for atonement

From former chief ministers Surjit Singh Barnala and Parkash Singh Badal to ex-president of India Zail Singh and former Union minister Buta Singh

12 injured in group clash in Odishas Sundergarh; prohibitory order imposed, internet suspended

The incident took place in Regent Market area on Thursday (January 15, 2026) afternoon, police said, adding that the clash erupted over a minor a

BMC Exit Polls 2026: Axis My India predicts clean sweep for BJP-led Mahayuti; Thackeray camp trails

Axis My India's exit poll projects a significant win for the BJP-led NDA in the BMC elections, potentially securing 131-151 of 227 seats. The ele

'Abusing power to crush free speech' | Pallone blasts FCC for turning into Trumps political weapon

'Do you even know anything?': Senators clash at explosive hearing on Biden Afghan Refugee Program

Democracy delivers in India as people are at centre of governance, says PM Modi

About 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth nations are attending the CSPOC which is being hosted by India for the fourth time

'Attempted to flee': Coast guard intercepts Pakistani fishing vessel in Arabian Sea - Watch

An Indian Coast Guard ship intercepted a Pakistani fishing vessel, Al-Madina, with nine crew members, found operating within Indian waters near t

Trumps 10% interest rate cap explained: What credit cardholders need to know now

President Trump has proposed a 10% credit card interest rate cap for one year to ease high borrowing costs. The idea could help people with credi

MEA Making Contingency Plans To Evacuate Indians From Iran

It is learnt that the government is also exploring the option of bringing back the Indians using civil as well as military transport aircraft

Air India safety scare: Newest DelhiNew York A350 flight suffers engine damage after baggage container ingestion; DGCA orders probe

An Air India A350 aircraft suffered engine damage at Delhi airport. A baggage container was ingested into the right engine while taxiing. The inc

Ohio faces severe winter storm: Snow emergencies, parking bans, and travel restrictions

Current snow emergency levels Ohio: Ohio is experiencing a severe winter storm from January 1415, 2026, resulting in heavy snow, freezing tempera

After Bihar, Chhattisgarh Jewellery Markets Bar Entry Of Women With Burqa

A decision taken behind closed doors of jewellery markets across Chhattisgarh and Indore has triggered a storm that goes far beyond shop shutters

Suffering from Brain Rot? These 5 books will reset your focus and thinking

Books to inspire you in 2026: For many readers, these titles stand out among the best books for success, not because they offer instant change, b

India To Bring Back Citizens Stranded In Iran, First Flight Tomorrow

India issued an urgent advisory for its citizens on Thursday to leave Iran and announced plans to evacuate them due to growing safety concerns am

School Assembly News Headlines (January 16): Top National, World, Sports, Business News

School Assembly News Headlines Today (January 16): Staying updated on important national, international, sports, and education news sharpens the

Saudi, Qatar, Oman Convinced Trump To 'Give Iran a Chance': Senior Saudi Official

The Gulf trio led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention, the of

National Bagel Day 2026: Where to find free bagels, deals & discounts nationwide?

National Bagel Day 2026: Bagel lovers rejoice. January 15, 2026, marks National Bagel Day. Many popular bagel chains are offering special deals a

Indian defence firm secures order for anti-drone system for Army, Navy

An Indian defence firm has secured orders for its indigenously developed anti-drone system from the Army and Navy. The IG T-Shul Pulse Anti-Drone

Pumpkin Tales and The Hindu Lit for Lifes Harvest Table: Chef Jeff Van Geest curates an Italian Feast Using Chennais Local Produce

Fresh from a visit to Koyambedu market, Canadian chef Jeff Van Geest brings a contemporary Italian, farm-forward six-course dining experience to

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, episode titles, plot and Episode 1 recap

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch details when the new episode airs on HBO Max, global timings, weekly release

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 15, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Trump to Meet Venezuelan Opposition Leader After Engaging Maduros Successor

Mara Corina Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela's opposition, is set to meet with Trump, despite his previous skepticism about her leadershi

CCI Warns Apple it Will Proceed With Antitrust Case

Apple has said it fears it could be fined up to $38 billion if India's competition watchdog uses its global turnover calculation for penalties, a

Best moments from 78th Army Day Parade: Apaches, Tanks, Missiles & Drone power show

Hyderabad set to host fashion-heritage gala at Residency building on January 16

Top EU leaders to visit India as Republic Day guests; likely to sign trade deal

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says both sides very close to EU-India trade deal, sensitive agricultural items to be left out

How does your state rank? Average Social Security checks across the US revealed

Average Social Security Checks by State 2026: Social Security payments vary widely by state, shaping how far retirement income really goes. The a

Are you eligible for an HSA? OBBB changes could open the door for more Americans

HSA eligibility 2026: President Donald Trump's 2025 tax bill introduces significant changes to Health Savings Accounts. More Americans can now qu

Hawley corners 'liberal' doctor: 'Can men get pregnant, yes or no?' | Senate Hearing

India, Canada working to finalise scope for bilateral trade pact: Commerce Secretary

The two countries were earlier negotiating a trade pact but it was paused by Canada in 2023. Now they have decided to resume talks from the begin

UP: Hindu Jagran Manch disrupts interfaith couples walima, event cancelled

Shahjahanpur: A walima (wedding reception) of an interfaith couple was called off in Uttar Pradeshs Shahjahanpur after members of Hindu Jagran Ma