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Silver, gold retreat from record highs on strong US dollar, weak global cues

New Delhi, Jan 16 : Silver futures ended their five-day record-breaking rally and declined by Rs 4,027 to Rs 2,87,550 per kg on Friday, while gol

Herms Faces Scrutiny For Profiling Birkin Buyers

Luxury brand Herms is under fire for allegedly profiling potential buyers of its coveted Birkin bags, raising questions about discrimination.

U.S. Stock Market futures are up in Friday morning pre-market. Check factors that will drive S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq today

U.S. Stock Market today is set to open in green as several pivotal factors are likely to drive S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq.

Jharkhand High Court observes state police raid on ED office 'preplanned'

The Jharkhand High Court has deemed a recent police raid on the Enforcement Directorate office as preplanned. The court has ordered the Union Hom

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Priya Kapur seeks Supreme Court nod for certified divorce records; cites succession proceedings

Taking the ground that she is the legally wedded wife and a direct legal heir of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, Priya Kapur has moved the Supre

Mukesh Singh Takes Over As DGP, Ladakh

Leh, Jan 16: Senior Indian Police Service officer Mukesh Singh on Friday took over as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Ladakh, marking a k

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: Our virtues and our failings are inseparable inventor of remote control which changed the modern world

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla remains strikingly relevant in a world grappling with rapid technological change and ethical uncertainty. Teslas

iQoo Z11 Turbo launch date: Check price, specifications, battery performance of 200MP camera phone

iQoo has launched the Z11 Turbo in China, featuring a 6.59-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and a massive 7,600

Woman found dead at Tiruvottiyur beach

The city police said residents along the Ennore expressway alerted the Tiruvottiyur police about the body

Migrant workers being tortured for speaking Bengali in BJP-ruled states, alleges Mamata

Kolkata, Jan 16: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged that migrant labourers were being tortured for speaking Bengali in

Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda inspects highway bypass work in Hassan, takes NHAI officials to task

The bypass is part of the four-lane National Highway 75 connecting Hassan and Maranahalli in Sakleshpur taluk

After Viral Video, AIIMS Tells Delhi HC It Will Build 3,000-Bed Rest House

The counsel for AIIMS informed that it has adopted several steps to provide immediate respite as it was committed to ensuring that no attendant w

One more held for involvement in bomb explosion in Manipur

Imphal: Security forces arrested one more person for his alleged involvement in a bomb explosion at a fuel station in Manipurs Bishnupur district

Indelible ink row: Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of gaslighting voters - What does it mean?

Mortar Shell Found In J&Ks Baramulla; Defused

SRINAGAR, Jan 16: Security forces on Friday recovered a mortar shell in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, which was later defused by the Arm

What are nature-identical flavours?

Have you ever noticed the labels on your favourite foods? Artificial flavour, natural flavour, nature-identical flavour, and so on and so forth

South Koreas Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison

Seoul: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, January 16, on charges that included the obst

Stingless bees from Peru granted legal rights | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Ranchi ED office raid: Jharkhand HC flags police action as pre-planned; orders additional security deployment

Islamic NATO To Arm Deals: Pak's Growing Defence Footprint In Arab World

Flying high on China's favours, Pakistan seems to be slowly expanding its military footprint across the Arab world, a move that threatens to alte

First-Ever Coke Studio Bharat LIVE Debuts Across Delhi and Guwahati

Mukesh Singh Takes Over As Director General Of Police, Ladakh

Leh, Jan 16: Senior Indian Police Service officer Mukesh Singh on Friday assumed charge as the Director General of Police of Ladakh. Mukesh Singh

Thums Up Brings the Iconic ICC Trophy Closer to Cricket Fans Across India at Major Airports

The Hindu Lit for Life | Appupen on how comics can portray complicated stories too

Graphic artist Appupen speaks to team Metroplus about his latest work Vaadivasaal, the seriousness of comics, living well and indulgences

Cuddles with AbRam to rakhi with Ahaan: Ananya Panday sums up her 2016

Mumbai: Actress Ananya Panday took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she revisited moments from 2016. Sharing a throwback post on Instagram, t

Thailand orders 15-day construction suspension on 14 projects involving firm Italian-Thai after fatal accidents

Youth, entrepreneurs focused on solving real problems; Startup India now a revolution: PM Modi

India is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, with the startup tally now surpassing 2 lakh

CM Mamata protecting criminals, anarchists, she is close to bidding adieu to political career: Naqvi

BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that despite all this, it is the responsibility of all political parties, constitutional institutions, and th

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Maharashtra Civic Polls: Supporters Celebrate As Early Leads Emerge In BMC Elections

BJP has massive lead in Mumbai's BMC elections.

Maharashtra Election Results 2026: BJP-Led Mahayuti leads as Congress, AIMIM open accounts in Mumbai

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off coast of Oregon

The quake was at a depth of 10 km

Teachers home set ablaze in Bangladesh amid rising attacks on minorities

Dhaka: As a disturbing pattern of violence against minorities continues to escalate in Bangladesh, a Hindu home was set ablaze in Gowainghat Upaz

2026 summer in Hyderabad to have moderate rains and severe heatwaves

Hyderabad: The first half of summer this year will be filled with rains with expected heat, while the second half of summer will be relatively dr

Indian Youth, Entrepreneurs Focused On Solving Real Problems; Startup India Now A Revolution: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 16: Indias youth and entrepreneurs are focused on solving real problems, and the Startup India mission has become a revolution, Pr

Gold price falls again on Friday, check gold rate predictions for February. Silver price drops from all-time high, platinum drops too

Gold rate on Friday fell and gold futures price for February was also down.

India Home To Worlds Second Largest Diabetes Population In 2024: Study

New Delhi, Jan 16: At 90 million, India ranked second in the number of adults living with diabetes in 2024. China was first at 148 million and th

Quiet Repair, Real Power: How Budget 2026 can turn Indias demography into growth

India Budget: As the Union Budget approaches, the focus shifts to strengthening public finances and reshaping India's growth engine for durabilit

Slowing economy No 1 worry for US businesses in China: Survey

US businesses are more concerned about Chinas slowing economy than trade friction, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in C

High Court backs NHAI's move to terminate Pune co's Delhi-Mumbai expressway contract over project delay

The Delhi High Courts order showed a growing judicial emphasis on timely delivery, especially for large national projects. By placing the interes

HarperCollins India announces Year of Reading for Pleasure 2026

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Congress Shows Why It Still Matters In Maharashtra Despite Mumbai Flop Show

The Congress has put up a flop show in Mumbai, still struggling to move to double figures, with votes still being counted for the Brihanmumbai Mu

India to ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defence firms, sources say

India is set to make it easier for foreign firms to invest in its defence sector. The government plans to raise the foreign direct investment cap

State police raid on ED office preplanned: Jharkhand HC

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday observed that the recent police raid on the Enforcement Directorate office here prima facie appears preplanned

A quiet business bet: How a former factory worker started his own oil unit in Bijnor

Harish, a resident of Bijnor district, did not set out to become an entrepreneur. Until a few months ago, he was working at a factory manufacturi

Asias Largest Social Investment Conference Urges Global Changemakers to Convene and Set the Impact Agenda for Asia

The AVPN Global Conference 2026 will be held in New Delhi, India for the first time

Telangana government launches Tourism Drone Day programme

Hyderabad: The Telangana Tourism department on Friday, January 16 , launched a two-day Drone Festival at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. The

India, Germany sign telecom pact as PM ModiChancellor Merz push for digital cooperation

India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Telecommunications Cooperation, aiming to deepen collaboration in emerging digital

Jharkhand High Court observes State police raid on ED office pre-planned

The Court ordered the Union Home Secretary to depute CRPF/BSF or any other paramilitary force to provide security to the ED office and its office

Rajya Sabha Privileges panel to examine contempt of House complaint against Mamata Thakur, Mausam Noor

BJPs Laxmikant Bajpai alleges that TMCs Mamata Thakur and former MP Mausam Noor made unparliamentary utterances, created obstructions in the smoo

Woman found dead at Kolkata residence, murder case registered

Our officers visited the hospital and learned from the victim's father that a neighbour, Komal Singh, had informed him that Puspa Kumari was foun

Rs 100cr defamation case against actress for claiming star cricketer texted her

Mumbai: Indian actress and model Khushi Mukherjee has landed in controversy following her remarks involving Indian cricketer and T20I captain Sur

Telangana CM Revanth seeks Sainik Schools, Special Officers to resolve pending issues

Child Sitting in Mother's Lap Killed as Nilgai Jumps Into Moving Car in MP

As their car crossed the Do Khambha area on the Guna bypass, two nilgai suddenly came running onto the road, police said

HJT Shines in Malaysia! Risen Energy Signs New PV Project to Accelerate Layout in Southeast Asia

AI-Generated Clip Viral as Aaj Tak Report on BJPs Probable Loss in Assam Polls

AI-detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the clip was created using AI.

Supreme Court Stays Calcutta High Court Verdict Disqualifying Mukul Roy As MLA

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Calcutta High Court verdict disqualifying senior leader Mukul Roy as an MLA of the West Bengal Assembly af

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UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law

United Nations: The United Nations chief lashed out on Thursday, January 15, at countries that violate international law and called the concentra

Vijay forms 10-member panel to steer TVK election campaign activities for Assembly poll

The committee will coordinate campaign meetings and other election-related activities across all 234 constituencies

In Madhya Pradesh, Ladli Behna Costs Soar As State Debt Hits Record Highs

At a state-level Ladli Behna conference, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will oversee the transfer of more than Rs 1,836 crore to the bank accounts of

Betrayal, Brutality, Vulnerability: The Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi Split

A recent threat issued by Goldy Brar to a Gurugram-based businessman ripped open to the facade of the brotherhood between Brar and Lawrence Bishn

Sharwanand, Naveen Polishetty Clash at the Ticket Windows

Despite the presence of big-ticket releases starring Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, new-age actors are also attempting to capitalise on the holiday sea

Docquity Launches Engage, an AI and Insights-Powered HCP Intelligence Engine for the Life Sciences Industry

An ancient stargazer

More than 300 years old, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur features 19 massive astronomical instruments.

A R Rahmans Candid Remarks on Bollywood Music Spark Discussion

Rahman also touched upon the cultural and linguistic challenges faced by artists from the South.

Visa Supports Chinese Cardholders to Add Cards to Apple Pay for a More Convenient and Secure Payment Experience

Telangana Speaker To File Report On BRS MLAs' Disqualification Plea In 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Telangana Assembly speaker to apprise it in two weeks on the status of adjudication of disqualification ple

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Grace Annapurna Studios Celebrations

The couple joined Annapurna Studios employees and their families, upholding ANRs cherished tradition of the Akkineni family personally serving fe

Snapdeal Co-Founder's Post On Hotel Guests Choosing Food Delivery Apps Sparks Discussion

Hotel guests are increasingly preferring the convenience, variety and affordability of food delivery platforms over traditional room service.

PM Modi marks 10 years of Startup India, hails youth-driven innovation and reform-led growth

Hyderabad: Major flyovers will be closed on Shab-e-Meraj night

Hyderabad: All flyovers in Hyderabad, Telangana, with the exception of the Greenlands Flyover, PVNR Expressway, and Langar House Flyovers, will b

Meet Irina Ghose, Microsoft veteran, who joins Anthropic as MD of Claude AI India; Know her education, career and more

Anthropic appoints Irina Ghose as Managing Director for its India office in Bengaluru. A Microsoft veteran, Ghose will lead India operations, sup

Vijay Sethupathis Telugu Debut as a Hero Is Titled Slum Dog

Sharing the first look, the team captioned it: From the slums rises a storm no one can stop. RAW. RUTHLESS. REAL. #PuriSethupathi is #SlumDog 33

Praxis Enables Rapid SAP Cloud ERP Go-Live for Dhananjay Group in Just Three Months

Javed Akhtar reveals how his grandmother ended his religious education: 'I wish our leaders had one-tenth of her sensibility'

Stating that secularism can't be taught through crash courses, Javed Akhtar said, Secularism should be a way of life because everyone around you

Rajasthan Man Arrested For Sexually Abusing 2 Daughters In Jodhpur

A man was arrested on Friday for sexually abusing his two daughters, one of them for over 12 years, police said.

BMC Elections 2026: Why did Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance falter? Did identity politics fail? How can they woo 'Maratha Manoos' now?

The looming defeat in Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 has exposed cracks in the Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance, raising questions about identity politic

Biggest Companies That Were Born From Mistakes and Accidents

Some of the worlds most influential companies were not born from perfect planning or flawless foresight. Instead, they emerged from errors

Poll Body Gaslighting Citizens: Rahul Gandhi On 'Indelible' Ink Row, BJP Responds

Rahul Gandhi's reaction came after opposition leaders, after voting in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, alleged that the ink mark on

BJP-led Alliance Ahead in Mumbai, Ajit Pawar-Led NCP Relegated in Pune

Going by the trends, the Mahayuti alliance is poised to cross the majority mark of 114 needed to wrest power in the BMC

'Happy Patel': Vir Das' Film is Laugh-Out-Loud Bonkers and So is He

One of the delights of 'Happy Patel' is that it is a comedy that is really only a comedy, writes Sahir Avik D'souza.

High Speed, Local Menu: Peek Inside India's 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains

A landmark chapter for the Indian Railways is set to begin on January 17, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the nation's very first Van

Disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC Seeks Status Report From Telangana Speaker in 2 Weeks

The bench said that it was giving a last opportunity after that consequences will follow and directed that a status report be filed before the ne

PCMC Election Results 2026: Pawars fail to deliver in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune; BJP takes major lead

Day after temple desecration Hyderabad sees communal harmony

Hyderabad: In wake of tensions following the desecration of the Mysamma temple at Puranapul Darwaza in Hyderabads Old City, the Hindu community s

Trump Accepts Nobel Peace Prize Medal From Machado; Nobel Committee Says Prize Non-Transferable

Washington, Jan 16: US President Donald Trump on Thursday accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal presented to him by Venezuelan opposition leader Mar

'Gov Walz fueling violence against ICE agents': Leavitts TORCHES Dems, Media over Minneapolis chaos

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh: School teacher Birendra Kumar Dey's house set on fire in Sylhet district, video circulates on social media, watch

In another incident of attacks on Hindu, which are in minoriy in Bangladesh, a house of a Hindu teacher was set ablaze in Gowainghat upazila of S