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Mamata Banerjee intends to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh, alleges BJP

Mr. Patra alleged that Ms. Banerjee is trying to stop the Special Intensive Review of the electoral rolls in West Bengal in an unconstitutional m

I would never contest as Sangareddy MLA again: Jagga Reddy

The senior Congress leader said he was deeply hurt that he was defeated despite Rahul Gandhi campaigned for him

Police arrest digital arrest cyber fraud accused in Badvel of Kadapa district

Police arrested nine persons following intensive cyber forensics, banking intelligence and telecom analysis, leading to the identification and di

EV maker VinFast plans three new models for India, to double showroom network in 2026

Electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast India is planning to introduce three new models and double its sales infrastructure in the country this yea

Women, Know Your Rights: Manasi Chaudhari creates a room of candour on womens rights at Lit fest

Manasi Chaudhuri in conversation with Vidya Singh

Trending photos: Saif with newborn, Hanias pre-wedding and more

Mumbai: A new day, a fresh set of celebrity photos and once again, the internet is in full frenzy. Interestingly, the pictures currently flooding

U.S. envoy to meet head of Syrian Kurdish forces in Erbil: Iraqi Kurdistan presidency

The meetings come after clashes between Kurdish forces and the Syrian army in and around Aleppo in recent days

IND vs BAN: Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes 72 vs Bangladesh, surpasses Virat Kohli in major U19 batting record

Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his stunning form in U19 cricket with a brilliant 72 against Bangladesh, overtaking Virat Kohli in a major U19 batt

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In Focus podcast | Why are specific acid attack survivors excluded from disability rights in India?

Madiah Shahjar speaks to us about the legal blind spots faced by acid attack survivors, and the push for inclusive disability recognition.

Royale Touche Helped Reframe Laminates in Indias Interior Design Market

Royale Touche gives clients exposure to global design trends

Iran's Leader Khamenei calls Trump criminal for causing casualties, damage, slander on Iranians

The latest anti-Iran sedition was different in that the U.S. President personally became involved, Ali Khamenei said

Proposed Resolution In J&K Assembly Calls For Review Of Decision To Revoke Permission For MBBS Course To Mata Vaishno Devi College

Srinagar, Jan 17: Ruling National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, calling upon the Cent

Day after Mahayuti victory in civic polls, Maharashtra Cabinet clears key infra and transport decisions

The cabinet, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, also okayed the revised cost and the State's share for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-2),

Eco-battery startup Aloe Ecell raises Rs 3.5 Cr

Founded in 2018, Aloe Ecell operates in the primary battery segment and manufactures AA and AAA batteries using an aloe vera extract-based electr

Resort Politics In Mumbai Again: Shinde Camp's Big Move After BMC Results

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has started moving its elected representatives in Mumbai to a five-star hotel, a day after it eme

Saudi Arabias King Salman discharged from hospital after medical tests

The Royal Court on Friday, January 16, announced that Saudi Arabias King Salman bin Abdulaziz was discharged from a hospital in Riyadh after unde

Kerala unit of Janata Dal (S) officially merges with Indian Socialist Janata Dal (ISJD)

The Kerala unit of the party, which is an ally of the ruling LDF in the State, had unanimously rejected the decision of its supremo H.D. Deve Gow

Several Indians Return From Protest-Hit Iran In Commercial Flights

New Delhi, Jan 17: Several Indians, including students, have arrived here in commercial flights from Iran amid widespread protests in the Islamic

'God Willing, Will Have Our Party's Mayor In Mumbai': Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said if God is willing, the party could have its mayor in Mumbai, remarks coming a day after t

If we dont have it: Trump issues blunt ultimatum to NATO over Greenland, US must acquire it!

India skips South Africa-led naval exercise as it's not institutionalised BRICS activity

The exercise held in South African waters comprised the navies of China, Russia Iran, Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE among others

4 Kg Charas Recovered, Three Arrested In Jammu And Kashmirs Budgam

Srinagar, Jan 17: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district said on Saturday that they have recovered 4 kg charas (marijuana) in two separate

BJP Stuns NCPNCP (SP) in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad; Ajit Pawar to Discuss Loss

BJPs sweeping win in Pune with 119 seats leaves Ajit Pawar-led NCP trailing at 27, signalling a sharp shift in urban voter sentiment

PM Modi at Malda rally: People of India, especially Gen Z, have reposed faith in BJPs development model

PM Modi sought to reassure refugees such as the Matuas, who had migrated to India after facing religious persecution, amid the ongoing controvers

Six children among 14 killed in road accident due to fog in Pakistans Punjab

Lahore, Jan 17 : At least 14 people, including six children, were killed when a truck carrying about a dozen passengers fell from a bridge due to

CM Revanth Reddy promises to fill more government jobs soon

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, January 16, said his government will take up recruitment to more government jobs i

BMC elections: Won by betrayal, BJP wants to mortgage Mumbai, says Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray has vowed to see a Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor in Mumbai. This comes after the BJP-led Shiv Sena combine won the recent civic election

US, Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise Inspired Gambit 2026 in Pabbi

Islamabad, Jan 17 : American and Pakistani troops concluded joint training at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi during exercise Insp

Sandeep Reddy Vangas Spirit to release in March 2027

New Delhi: Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has announced the release date of his upcoming film Spirit, which will hit the big screen on March 5, 20

Syrian Army enters Deir Hafer town after Kurdish fighters withdraw

Hamima: Syrian government forces entered the outskirts of a northern town Saturday, January 17 morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters

Ahead of Mardaani 3, Rani Mukerji seeks Bappa's blessings at Dagdusheth Ganpati pandal, credits Ganesha for completing 30 years in Bollywood

Rani Mukerji visited Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple to seek blessings ahead of her film Mardaani 3. The visit also marked her 30-year journey i

World Bank President Ajay Banga named to Board of Peace for Gaza redevelopment under Trump plan

New York/Washington, Jan 16 : Indian-American President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the

HDFC Bank Q3 profit jumps 12% to 19,807 crore

Strong growth in core net interest and non-interest income, despite rising expenses from new labour codes, underscores HDFC Banks robust financia

LED mosquito: Hyderabads drone show leaves audience sorely disappointed

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Drone Show, organised at Gachibowli Stadium on Friday, January 16, left audiences quite disappointed, with many dubbing

Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled Celebrates 37 Years of Empowerment and Excellence

Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD), a free residential school for visually impaired girls, proudly hosted its 37th Annual Day

FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing military activities

Washington, Jan 17 : The Federal Aviation Administration has urged US aircraft operators to exercise caution when flying over the eastern Pacific

Technology Must be Used for Welfare of Society, People Should not Become Slaves to It: Bhagwat

Technology is unavoidable and it is not bad in itself, but we must ensure we do not become dependent on it to the extent that it controls us, Bha

Bengaluru Metro Costliest In Country Due To Fare Fixation Anomalies: Tejasvi Surya

Bengaluru metro travel now costs nearly twice as much as in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, leading to a reduction in the number of metro users, the

Not Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Shami! Henil Patel reveals inspiration behind his match-winning spell against USA

Henil Patel stole the spotlight with a fiery, match-winning spell against USA but revealed his aggression is inspired not by Jasprit Bumrah or Mo

Collector inspects KGH, gets complaints from patients of staff demanding money for treatment

The District Collector advised the family members of the patients not to pay any amount to hospital staff and to immediately report any such dema

Indian Navy training squadron on port call in Singapore under Act East Policy

Singapore, Jan 17 : Ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, ar

Republic Day Parade: Delhi-NCR, nearby cities on high alert amid terror threat inputs on Khalistani, Bangladeshi outfits

India's intelligence has raised a red alert just two weeks ahead of the Republic Day citing possibility of attacks from Khalistani groups and Ban

SBI Ends GMU Kolkata Lease, Civil Society Calls on RBI to Intervene

Bank Bachao Desh Bachao Manch urges RBI to step in as SBIs Global Markets Unit lease termination raises concerns over regulatory integrity and lo

Claims of hot air balloon emergency landing in Hyderabad false; it was a controlled touchdown: Flight Safety Chief

SBI terminates GMU Kolkata lease; civil society urges RBI to step in

Kolkata, Jan 17 : The State Bank of India has terminated the lease for its Global Markets Unit (GMU) premises in Kolkata, a move that has drawn o

Ukrainian Delegation Arrives in U.S. for Talks on Ending the War

The upcoming negotiations in Miami represent a significant moment in Ukraine's efforts to secure peace after nearly four years of war.

Naidu, Pawan Lay Foundation Stone for Mega Green Ammonia Project in Kakinada

18,000-crore AM Green project to export green ammonia to Germany, Japan and Singapore, generating thousands of jobs.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Check direct link to download JEE mains session 1 hall ticket at jeemain.nta.nic.in, know release time

Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination are required to download their hall tickets from the official website at jeemain.nta

A.P. liquor scam: ED summons former MP Vijayasai Reddy

Assault on democracy: Gehlot alleges 1,300 fake objections in Alwar draft voter roll

Mr. Gehlot alleged that similar attempts were made across the State but were exposed in time.

Old Video Falsely Linked To Recent Drone Sightings Along India-Pakistan Border

The video dates back to May 2025 and shows suspected Pakistani drones being shot during Operation Sindoor.

Did soft Hindutva hit Uddhav hard? Behind the setback of Thackeray brand in BMC

The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) combine had framed the BMC polls as a battle to s

No Concern Over Jadeja's Form, One Wicket Will Bring Him Back: Siraj

Jadeja went wicketless in the first two ODIs against New Zealand in the ongoing series and could scalp only one batter in the preceding three-mat

'Not even 5 percent of what he achieved': Manoj Tiwary hits out at Ryan ten Doeschate for comment on Rohit Sharma

Manoj Tiwary strongly criticised an India coach over a controversial remark on Rohit Sharma, stating the coach hasn't achieved even 5% of what th

Iran's Leader Khamenei calls Trump 'criminal' for causing casualties, damage, slander on Iranians

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran considers U.S. President Donald Trump a criminal for inflicting casualties, damage,

Iran tensions easing, says Shashi Tharoor; cites halt to executions, softer US tone

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted positive developments in Iran, with cancelled executions and a toned-down US stance. He believes tensions are de

India's Gen Z Believes In BJP: PM Modi Cites Big BMC Victory In Bengal

India's Gen Z believes in the BJP's development mode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Bengal today, citing the party's landslide victory in

Scientific, data-driven journalism key to fight disinformation, says N. Ram

India still has diversity in media ownership, but we also fare poorly in the World Press Freedom Index N. Ram, Rukmini S., and Samanth Subramania

Nutritionist-Approved Yoghurt Combinations For Everyday Health

Nutritionist Deepshikha Jain has shared a video on Instagram breaking down different yoghurt combinations and how each one supports a specific he

Bihu Attack Movie Review: Assamese cinema takes big leap, Dev Menaria delievers taut actioner with support of Arbaaz Khan, Daisy Shah, Rahul Dev

Asamese cinema, often known as Jollywood, is now ready to compete with the biggest of film industries in India, and Bihu Attack proves it. An ent

Pandit Kerekai Kamalakar Bhat Memorial Concert in Bengaluru on January 18

The programme begins with a vocal recital byKiran Kamalakar Bhat

Scientists Discover What Lies Beneath Antarctica's Ice More Clearly Than Ever

Previously, scientists relied on ground-based or airborne radar to map the subglacial topography.

UP Board Introduces Mandatory Vocational Education In Class 9 And 11 From 2026

Singh said the initiative will help connect school education with employment by imparting practical knowledge and preparing students for future c

Karnataka inks MoU with Azim Premji Foundation for 1,000-bed charitable and super-speciality multi-organ transplant hospital in Bengaluru

The Foundation has set a target of spending 4,000 crore over the next five years to build and operate a 1,000-bed charitable super-speciality and

Tourist Arrivals Picking Up As Conditions Improve After Pahalgam Attack: CS Atal Dulloo

Jammu, Jan 17: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said that the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, which suffered a major setback following

Diasporic narratives of Amrita Shah, Viji Krishnamoorthy and Saras Manickam are stories of survival, oceanic journeys, agencies, and activism: Radha Hegde

The diasporic narratives of Amrita Shah, Viji Krishnamoorthy, and Saras Manickam are stories of survival, oceanic journeys, agencies, and activis

'Asli poriborton': PM Modi says TMC converting 'infiltrators into voters' in Bengal - what he said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Malda, West Bengal, advocating for asli poribortan and criticizing the Mamata Banerjee-led Trin

IND U19 vs BAN U19: Tensions flare as captains snub handshake during toss - Watch

Tensions rose ahead of the IND U19 vs BAN U19 World Cup clash as captains of both teams appeared to snub the customary handshake during the toss.

Caste Still Biggest Admission Form In India, Need Anti-Discrimination Law: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jan 17: On the 10th death anniversary of Dalit student Rohith Vemula on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the reality for yo

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahendrajit Singh Malviya joins Congress after quitting BJP

The proposal was cleared by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, after which an official letter confirming Mr. Malviya's return to the party wa

Good governance around Bengal, change needed: PM Modi in Malda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted development and connectivity during a rally in Malda, West Bengal. He stated the BJP has ended divisive

Malik thora galti ho gayi: DJ plays Microsoft Teams meeting sound at office party, sparks manager meme frenzy

An office party video is going viral. A DJ played the Microsoft Teams ringtone, a sound many dread. This unexpected mix with a popular meme line

Yes Bank sees improvement in asset quality, Q3 net profit surges 55% to 952 crore

The GNPA ratio at 1.5% in Q3FY26 was down 10 bps YoY and NNPA ratio at 0.3% was down 20 bps YoY

CBFC Chief Prasoon Joshi Breaks Silence on Toxic Controversy

Toxic stars KGF fame Yash in the lead. Geetu Mohandas is its director.

Watch: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud questions prolonged incarceration in Umar Khalid case | Lit for Life 2026

At The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud responds to a question on free speech, national security and the Unlawful Activities Pre

Republic Day Alert: Delhi, Other Cities on High Vigil Over Terror Threats

New Delhi: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Delhi and several other cities across the country have been placed on high alert following intelli

Dia Mirza Joins This Was 2016 Trend, Rekindles RHTDM Memories With Maddy

Along with the pictures, Dia wrote a caption reminding fans of how the film has stayed close to people's hearts for years and asked them to name

India has worlds lowest data costs: Scindia

New Delhi: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that India now has worlds lowest data costs and highest data usage

Delhis iconic Bahrisons Booksellers arrives in Hyderabad

The family-run independent bookstore with a collection of nearly five lakh books hopes to engage readers through interactive sessions

Mrunal Thakur, Dhanush wedding rumours: Truth behind all reports

Mumbai: Social media has been buzzing with one big question lately are Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush getting married? The rumour mill went into overd

CJI lays foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Uttar Pradesh

Chandauli: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday, January 17, laid the foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Utta

EPFO to Allow PF Withdrawals via UPI From April 2026

New Delhi: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is set to allow members to withdraw their provident fund balances directly into their

Bengaluru Rural MP flags need for 650-bed hospital at proposed RGUHS medical college campus in Ramanagara

The existing district hospital has 250 beds, and is located nearly 3 km from the new campus, posing challenges in integrating academic training,

BJP is expanding as political space of other parties shrinking in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Riding on the momentum from its strong showing in the November 2024 assembly elections, the BJP has further expanded its footprint in Mah

Woman killed after tree falls on her car south of Wollongong as winds and rain batter NSW coast, thousands warned to stay indoors; all you need to know

A woman has died in New South Wales after a tree branch fell on her car. The incident occurred on Macquarie Pass during severe weather. Emergency

Quote of the day by William Wordsworth: What we need is not the will to believe

Quote of the Day invites readers to reflect on how they engage with ideas, traditions and information. Rather than promoting belief without scrut

New year resolution for 2026: save Indias bees

At a time when Indias native pollinators are declining, and the government is toying with ideas like genetically modified insects, ordinary citiz

Kerala takes responsible investment pitch to Davos, Rajeeve to lead team

Kerala is set to showcase its strengths at the World Economic Forum in Davos. A delegation will highlight the state's commitment to sustainable a

Fresh unrest in Murshidabad, police resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

Superintendent of Police, Murshidabad said that there were blockades put up by mobs which have been cleared after police action.