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Delhi Police on high alert with over 30,000 personnel, AI surveillance for Republic Day

New Delhi: The Delhi Police is on high alert with over 30,000 personnel deputed citywide in a multi-layered security net for the Republic Day cel

US security agreement for Ukraine is 100% ready to be signed: Zelenskyy

Vilnius: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a US security guarantees document for Ukraine is 100% ready after two days of talks invol

Republican calls grow for deeper investigation into fatal Minneapolis shooting

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino sought testimony from leaders at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Bor

IndiGo halts flights to Central Asian countries till Jan 28

New Delhi: IndiGo has cancelled its flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku till January 28 due to the prevailing situation in Iran. We rem

Naidu appreciates PM Modis recognition of Anantapurs community-led water initiatives

Amaravati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the people of Anantapurs efforts in

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation? | Explained

Should the phrase coercive measures be defined more concretely?

Padma Awards 2026: Mammootty, Madhavan, Prosenjit Among Honourees

Dharmendra's wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, said her husband deserves the honour for his immense contribution to Indian cinema.

J&K: Fresh Encounter Breaks Out in Kishtwar

The latest encounter began around 10.20 pm when a joint search party of the army and police was conducting operations in the Janseer-Kandiwar for

Jessica Pegula stuns her friend Madison Keys: American sixth seed dethrones defending Australian Open champion with straight set victory; all about her life, career and net worth

Jessica Pegula advanced to her fourth Australian Open quarter-final, defeating defending champion Madison Keys in straight sets. The sixth seed s

Republic Day 2026 Patriotic Songs: 50+ desh bhakti geet to celebrate this special day

Republic Day 2026 approaches, a time for national celebration. Citizens will observe this significant day with parades and patriotic songs. These

Australian Open 2026: Defending champion Madison Keys knocked out by Jessica Pegula

Pegula reached the U.S. Open final in 2024 but lost to Aryna Sabalenka. It will be her fourth appearance in the quarterfinals in Australia

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Ferry with 350 onboard sinks in Philippines; 7 dead, 215 rescued

Manila: A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank in the southern Philippines after midnight, and rescuers have saved at least 215 passenge

Israel intensifies operation in search for last hostage in Gaza

Nahariya: Israel said Sunday, January 25, its military was conducting a large-scale operation to locate the last hostage in Gaza, as Washington a

Australian Open: Defending champion Madison Keys knocked out by fellow American Jessica Pegula

Jessica Pegula has defeated defending champion Madison Keys at the Australian Open. Pegula won the match in straight sets to advance to the quart

Snow Storm: More Than a Million People Without Power Across US

Bitterly cold temperatures were expected to linger for the next several days, which could complicate efforts to restore power and other infrastru

Keeping your spine healthy with small, everyday changes

The World Health Organization lists non-specific low-back pain as the leading cause of disability, outranking malaria, diabetes, and depression.Y

Interview: Justice Muralidhar on weak CJIs, Ayodhya verdict and more

Hyderabad:Outspoken, upright and a firm defender of citizens constitutional rights. In the legal circles, Justice S Muralidhars name evokes both

R Madhavan on Padma Shri Honour: This Is Beyond My Wildest Dreams

Actor R Madhavan is set to be conferred the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, by President Droupadi Murmu for his contributions

How ink, art and India came together in the Constitution

India's Constitution, now 76 years old, uniquely begins with art, not just law. 22 hand-drawn illustrations by Nandalal Bose and his team visuall

Republic Day 2026 Live: India celebrates 77th Republic Day today with grand parade at Kartavya Path

Republic Day 2026 Live: Indias 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path will showcase the countrys democratic spirit, military strength, a

9,550 kg of explosives seized in Rajasthan, man arrested; Central agencies likely to get involved

Besides ammonium nitrate, police also seized a large quantity of explosive accessories, including nine cartons of detonators, 12 cartons and 15 b

Maduro raid: Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan defences

Washington: President Donald Trump said the US used a secret weapon he called The Discombobulator to disable Venezuelan equipment when the US cap

Holding us all to ransom

The possibility of delivery workers going on strike again should be a warning that we need more apps that can bring products to consumers faster

'A historic bond': US extends greetings to India on 77th Republic Day

Marco Rubio said the US looks forward to working together to advance our shared objectives in the year ahead and mentioned the Quad to assert the

Breaking news live updates: Defending champion Madison Keys knocked out of Australian Open

Chennai weather: Rains to continue across city under cloudy skies; drier days ahead

Chennai and surrounding districts will see cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms on Monday. Some interior and delta regions may receive heavie

Morning Digest: India to display military might, growth story at 77th Republic Day parade; Fresh security encounter breaks out in J&K, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Rock climber Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

Cheers erupted from a gathered crowd as he started climbing the 508-metre (1667-foot) tower using the horizontal metal beams to pull himself up w

PM Modi greets nation on 77th Republic Day, calls for stronger resolve towards Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on India's 77th Republic Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to a 'Viksit Bharat'. Gra

Why Indianising foreign cuisine is unnecessary

Lastly, American rock climber Alex Honnold has proved that time is finite, as he climbed one of Asias tallest skyscrapers without ropes or a harn

Ukrainian sumo wrestler wins second straight title in Japan

Yavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name Aonishiki, became the first wrestler from Ukraine to win a competition when he came out on top at the

Republic Day: Flying Rafales, hypersonic missiles & Operation Sindoor tableau, what the 2026 parade will convey from Kartavya Path

India Republic Day: India gears up for its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. President Droupadi Murmu will lead celebrations at Kartavya Pat

Indonesia landslide: Rescuers race to find dozens missing in Java

The landslide roared down the slopes of Mount Burangrang in West Java province on Saturday, burying some 34 houses in Pasir Langu village; 79 peo

Kargil hero among 2,241 JCOs to get honorary officer rank

Kargil war hero Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar, a Param Vir Chakra recipient, has been elevated to honorary captain for his distinguished service. He

Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine hours after talks

Overnight, Ukraines air force reported widespread missile and drone launches.In Kyiv, the strikes killed at least one person and injured four oth

Cathy Freeman receives highest honour: Former Olympic Gold medallist recognised in Australia Day Honours list; all about her life, career and key achievements

Australian Olympic sprinter Cathy Freeman receives the nation's highest honour, a Companion of the Order of Australia. This award recognises her

Goa nightclub fire case: Club generated Rs 22 cr as proceeds of crime, says ED

The federal probe agency conducted raids in Goa, Delhi, and Haryana on January 23 against Birch by Romeo Lane club and its promoters, including b

Jammu & Kashmir police tops gallantry list, Maharashtra second

On the eve of Republic Day, the government announced 982 service medals for police, fire, home guards, civil defence, and correctional services.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Republic Day greeting to India, praises Quad connect

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended Republic Day wishes to India, highlighting the eal results of the US-India relationship through coope

Hinterland's 'unsung heroes' on Padma rolls

The government recognized 84 districts, including ten new ones, for Padma awards, highlighting hinterland talents. Notable recipients include fol

Mazda Races to Two Titles in Pune

Mazdayar ruled the roost in the INAC 3 Open category and the INAC 2 Upto 1450cc category. Mazdayar drove the AutoHaus Suzuki Swift to victory.

Obama Condemns Killing of US Citizen by Federal Agents

Obama highlighted widespread outrage over the conduct of masked federal agents, accusing them of acting without accountability

Republic Day 2026: The Indian startups building strategic tech for the world

As India marks its 77th Republic Day, here are five such startups that are shaping the countrys strategic future while contributing to global tec

Last Two Pandas in Japan to Return to China Amid Strained Bilateral Ties

Their departure will mark the first time Japan will be without giant pandas since 1972, amid tensions between the two countries

Telanganas stunning rise and its unhinged growth

However, data on this achievement point to the need for policies to be formulated to spread the fruits of growth across the State

Happy Republic Day 2026: 70+ wishes, quotes & messages to inspire everyone

India Republic Day: Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th, marks the adoption of India's Constitution and honours democracy, unity, and patrio

Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if U.S. conducts a military strike

Tension between the U.S. and Iran has spiked in the wake of a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that saw thousands of people killed and ten

At least 25 killed in attack by Islamic State-backed group in eastern Congo

A militant group linked to the Islamic State has attacked eastern Congo, killing at least 25 people

Republic Day 2026: Wishes, Quotes, And Messages To Share With Friends And Family

India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, honouring the adoption of the Constitution.

Investing for high priority goals

You should keep your equity allocation in high priority goals to less than 50%, reducing it to under 30% in the last five years of the time horiz

Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for chaos

Mr. Trump said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations; he also called on Minnesota officials to work with im

White House, Capitol Hill turn into winter wonderland as US braces for massive snow storm

Ferry with more than 350 people sinks in Philippines, leaving at least 13 dead, dozens missing

A ferry carrying over 350 people sank near an island in the southern Philippines early Monday. Rescuers have saved at least 244 passengers and re

Trump says US used secret weapon 'The Discombobulator' to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

President Donald Trump disclosed the use of a secret weapon, 'The Discombobulator', during Nicolas Maduro's capture. This device reportedly disab

Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: Nation Celebrates 77th Republic Day, Parade To Begin At 10:30 AM

77th Republic Day Celebration Live: India will mark its 77th Republic Day today, with President Droupadi Murmu presiding over the grand festiviti

BAI plans exchange programme with Asian nations to boost junior badminton

New Delhi, Jan 25: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) is set to roll out an exchange programme with leading Asian nations to improve the sk

Forest Watcher Fends off Bear with Cub

Battle with bear and sightings of big cats mark tiger estimation

California Burritos Mueller on growth, being an American Marwadi, and overcharging by food delivery platforms

The founder of Indias largest Mexican food chain on why he refused to Indianise his menu, how 400 farmers found him on Instagram, and why more co

150 Years Of 'Vande Mataram' And Military Might At Republic Day Parade Today: 10 Points

As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day today, President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the parade in Delhi's Kartavya Path. European Council

Gukesh slumps to another defeat against Giri

Tata Steel Masters Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) Jan 25: World Champion D Gukesh suffered his second defeat in a row and third in the event, goi

A useful cover with hidden flaws

Real advantages such as reduced waiting periods aside, group policies exist only because your bank or retirees association has chosen to tie up w

77th Republic Day 2026 LIVE: India to display military might, growth story at Republic Day parade

Security has been tightened along the India-Nepal border following specific intelligence received by the Sashastra Seema Bal regarding possible a

ED attaches 37 properties of Pearl Agro

Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth Rs 2,000 crore in Ludhiana and Jaipur, bringing the total attachment in the Pearl Agro Corp

PM Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs

Canada denies plans for a free trade deal with China. Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies recent agreements only address specific tariff issues.

Winter storm grips much of US in snow, ice, Arctic cold

A massive winter storm is impacting over 118 million Americans with heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Bitter cold grips the nation east of th

150 Years Of 'Vande Mataram' And Military Might At R-Day Parade: 10 Points

As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day today, President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the parade in Delhi's Kartavya Path. European Council

Republic Day Parade 2026 Live: India to showcase military might and growth story at Republic Day 2026 parade

Under-estimated risks in retirement planning

Retirees should have something in liquid funds or bank deposits in the initial years to address sequence risk; senior citizens should have some e

Ferry carrying more than 350 people sinks in southern Philippines and rescuers have saved 215

Search and rescue efforts were being done in good weather off Basilan province by the Philippine coast guard and navy, along with a fleet of fish

Super Bowl 2026: Which teams are playing in NFL summit game Super Bowl LX? Who can be the Most Valuable Player or MVP?

Super Bowl 2026: It will be New England Patriots' first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of predecessor Tom Brady as countdown begins f

UGC issues new rules to curb caste bias as plaints up 118%

The University Grants Commission has introduced new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination on Indian campuses, with institutions now di

LUB seeks extension of NCSS, new industrial package for J&K MSMEs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 25: A deputation of Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), Jammu & Kashmir, met the Union Home Secretary at New Delhi and

Testing of digital boards displaying details of bus services completed at 18 locations

The MTC plans to install the boards at 616 locations including 500 bus stops, and 71 main terminals.

16th National Voters Day celebrated at Ripon Buildings

Certificates of appreciation and shields were presented to students who won competitions

FRAs hold meet, discuss issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 25: In order to discuss their issues, a meeting of working committee of Federation of Retailers Associations (

CMRS to do detailed auditof Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch from February 11 to 13

Officials will inspect safe operation of lifts and escalators, the access to fire exits, and many more. The frequency of trains between Porur and

Fruit growers call for compensation of losses

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Jan 25: Stating that the Horticulture sector is facing a deep crisis, the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union

Lalu in back seat, Tejashwi is RJD's working president

Tejashwi Yadav has been appointed RJD's national working president, signaling a generational shift in the party. He vowed to challenge the BJP na

Abhishek, Suryakumar blaze fifties as India hammer NZ to seal T20I series 3-0

GUWAHATI, Jan 25: Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking 12-ball fifty while skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued his sublime touch with another a

Uttar Pradesh Diwas celebrated in Singapore with show of culture, traditions and artwork

SINGAPORE, Jan 25 : The culture, traditions and artwork of Uttar Pradesh were showcased at the Indian High Commission in Singapore to celebrate t

Budget 2026: India Inc may get income tax exemptions for deploying CSR funds into vocational training

Union Budget: The government is considering income tax exemptions for companies that deploy CSR funds toward vocational training to boost private

Beyond the Parade Where are we heading as a Republic?

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd.) sanjeev662006@gmail.com In Jammu and Kashmir, the Republic is not merely a word spoken from a podium. It is a lived

Living Constitution

Chethan Prabhakar chetanprabhakarassociates@gmail.com On January 26, India does not merely commemorate a date. It renews a responsibility. The Co

Relevance of acharyas

Super Bowl 2026: Where will the Super Bowl be in 2026? When is the super bowl 2026?

Super Bowl 2026 week will unfold across several days in the Bay Area, with the game itself serving as the final act in a tightly coordinated mix

50,000 killed in 1948 police action: Historian jolts HLF audience

Hyderabad:As many as 50,000 Muslims were killed and nearly 100,000 migrated to other parts of the world after the 1948 police action in Hyderabad

Myanmar holds final election round amid armys assured control

Yangon, Jan 25: Myanmar concluded the final round of its three-stage general election on Sunday, finalizing a process that has already guaranteed

Trumps Shifting Stand at Davos Confuses Nato and European Leaders

By T N Ashok NEW YOTK: When President Donald Trump stood before the assembled worthies of global capitalism in Davos last week to discuss his de

Next generation should protect Tamil culture, learn traditional music, dance, says Muruganandam