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Starlink offering free service in Iran, where other communications were cut in protest crackdown

Starlink has been the only way for Iranians to communicate with the outside world since authorities shut down the internet Thursday night

Iran unrest: Over 2,500 killed in protest crackdown, rights group says

The group said most of those killed were protesters, along with children and civilians not involved in demonstrations, while over 18,100 people h

Man City Beats Newcastle 2-0 in English League Cup Semifinal

Semenyo also scored on his debut in the 10-1 rout of Exeter in the FA Cup over the weekend

Grammy-Nominated Musician John Forte Passes Away at 50

In 1998, Forte released his first solo album Poly Sci. The album included vocals from artists like DMX, Fat Joe, and Pras.

K-Pop Band BTS World Tour Dates Out, Set to Begin From April 2026

The group will conclude the North American portion with four performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on September 1-2 and 5-6. BTS returns to

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Cold wave, dense fog persist across Delhi-NCR, alerts IMD

Delhi and surrounding areas are experiencing a cold wave for the third day. Dense fog is disrupting early mornings. Minimum temperatures are sign

Five new diarrhoea cases detected in Indore; no clarity over 'death audit' report

A total of 436 patients were admitted to hospitals since the vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak, triggered by supply of contaminated drinking water

Telangana RTC to operate 3,495 special buses for Medaram Jatara

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) on Tuesday announced that it will operate 3,495 special buses for the upcoming

Trump blasts Iran, signals possible US action after White House meeting on escalating unrest

Iran Protests LIVE: Trump calls on Tehran to show protesters humanity amid reports of rising death toll

Irans government accused the United States of seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention

Turkman Gate stone-pelting case: Arrests rise to 20 as Delhi Police nab two more

Earlier on January 7, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elah

Scientists find spaceflight affects immune genes, deforms the brain

The brain is a particularly important area of concern; previous research has shown that without gravity, the brain tends to shift position inside

Donald Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

Trump said in a social media post on Monday he would impose a 25 per cent tax on imports to the United States from countries that do business wit

Trump flips off antagonizing worker at Ford plant in Michigan

Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, speaking with the media at an event later, called the incident unfortunate and said he was embarrassed by it

Donald Trump urges Iran to show humanity as protest death toll rises

Trump said he believes that the killing is `significant` and that his administration would `act accordingly.` He added that he believed the Irani

No talks yet with Pawar Sr but there's no permanent enemy in politics: Ajit

Tehran labels Trump main killer amid escalating unrest in Iran

Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, has accused US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the main

Just going BTS of the BMC for a bit!

If water, sanitation, roads, potholes, etc matter to you, I dont know a more important vote than for local body elections; no?

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

While the move could further strain Irans economy, already burdened by high inflation, it risks unintended consequences for the United States.

Pongal 2026: Singapore PM Lawrence invites citizens to celebrate festival with Tamil community at Little India

Pongal, India's prominent Hindu harvest festival, is being celebrated globally alongside Makar Sankranti. In Singapore, the Tamil community is en

Trump Warns of Very Strong Action if Iran Hangs Protesters

Rights groups accuse the government of fatally shooting protesters and masking the scale of the crackdown with an internet blackout that has now

88 tonnes of e-waste collected during special drive in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected 88 tonnes of electronic waste during the two-day special drive, which con

Makar Sankranti 2026 Bank Holiday: Are banks open or closed on January 14? Check state-wise list here

Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.

Coal smuggling nexus: ED notice to 6 Bengal traders

Visiting time extended at Vandalur Zoo for Pongal holidays

More Migrants Dying in ICE Detention Under Trump

At least four people have died while being detained by ICE in 2026

US court orders bond hearing for Indian detainee

Washington: A federal court has ordered immigration authorities to hold a bond hearing for an Indian national detained in Michigan, ruling that h

Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters

International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights group said has likely killed thousands during protests posing one of the biggest

Amid cheating allegations, Karan Aujla expresses 'shukar', sends out this message for Waheguru: 'Tu ena joga kita'

Karan Aujla is under the radar after a Canadian singer, rapper, and actress alleged that she was in a private relationship with the Punjabi singe

Infirmities in anti-graft law clause that shields babus: SC; but bench split on nixing it

Sends case to CJI, P20

PM Modi's reaction to Pawan Kalyan's induction into Kenjutsu, bags global honour in Japanese Martial arts: 'Decades of dedicated...'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for officially entering Kenjutsu, ancient Japane

Morning Brief Podcast: ET in the Valley: Apoorva Pandhi, MD at Zetta Venture Partners

The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say

Activists report over 2,500 dead in Iran protests. This figure is a significant rise from previous reports. The government has not released offic

Makaravilakku at Sabarimala: A Sacred Confluence of Faith and Tradition

Makaravilakku is one of the most significant and spiritually charged rituals associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage

Happy Makar Sankranti 2026: 100+ best wishes, quotes, images, WhatsApp status, Instagram stories to share with your friends and family

Happy Makar Sankranti Wishes Images 2026: Makar Sankranti, celebrated across India, marks the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn

Stock Market Live Updates 14 Jan 2025: Stock to buy today: Oil India (447.75)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Oil India. The stock has surged over 5 per cent on Tuesday when the broad

Humanoid robot learns new skills by watching online videos

Instead of relying only on pre-programmed behaviors or volumes of human-operated data, NEO can now learn from internet-scale videos and apply tha

US scientists move closer to 3D-printed livers, hearts and kidneys

The LIVE team is using FRESH 3D bioprinting, a proprietary technique that enables researchers to print soft, delicate biological materials, such

Tensions escalate in Minnesota as protesters clash with federal agents

Confrontations between federal agents and protesters stretched throughout the day and across multiple cities on Monday. Agents fired tear gas in

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh vacating Rajya Sabha seat, not to seek third term

Singhs decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged him to make way for an SC c

French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament in mass protest

Escorted by police, the tractors tangled rush-hour traffic as they rumbled down the Champs-Elysees and other Paris avenues, and then over the Sei

Dog bite cases: Supreme Court warns states of heavy compensation

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that even dog lovers and feeders will be held responsible and accountable for

US Civil Rights Icon Claudette Colvin Dies

Colvin, at age 15, was arrested nine months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for also refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus

Jaipur hospital shifts 14 ICU patients after water leakage floods ward

SMS Hospital Trauma Centre in-charge Dr BL Yadav said the area where the ICU stands earlier housed rooms and toilets, and old water pipelines wer

After US, Israel Cuts Ties With Several UN Bodies

Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs has decided that Jerusalem will immediately sever all contact with several United Nations agencies and inter

Iranian state TV acknowledges high death toll from protest crackdown

The acknowledgment comes after activists and rights groups said the number of people killed during the unrest has surpassed 2,000.

Short-term investment plans to grow dollars: Options that offer extreme returns

Investment risks abound, and if you think you may need some of your money for an important purpose in the next few years, it may make sense to sh

Iran accused of broadcasting coerced confessions as unrest deepens

Activists say the confessions are obtained through psychological or physical torture and are used to portray the unrest as foreign-instigated

India rejects Chinas territorial claims over Shaksgam Valley

India last Friday criticised Chinas infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley, saying it reserves the right to take necessary me

US Tariffs Bringing Billions to Treasury, Not Hurting Consumers: Trump

He said steep duties on imported goods, particularly automobiles, have driven record investment and boosted wages across sectors

Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery promise amid labour ministry pressure

Other quick commerce platforms, such as Swiggy and Zepto, may also follow suit after the intervention by the Union Ministry of Labour, which was

Iran protests: EU condemns violence, vows swift new sanctions

Condemning the rising death toll, she called the excessive use of force horrifying

Trump hails tariffs as cornerstone of fastest US economic turnaround

Speaking in Detroit, Trump said tariffsparticularly a 25% duty on foreign automobileshad driven record investment, boosted wages and helped curb

Morning Digest: Trump tells Iranians help on its way as crackdown toll soars; U.S. tariff threat puts India-Iran ties, BRICS plans under strain, and more

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Shaksgam Valley is Indian territory, says Army chief amid China projects

His remarks followed strong objections by the external affairs ministry to Chinese infrastructure projects in the region, which India maintains i

India mulls raising rocket-cum-missile force amid China, Pakistan threat

Noting that both China and Pakistan already operate similar formations, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said such a force has become a necessity.

Tech decision cycle improving as clients no longer waiting for macro clarity: TCS CEO

The conversation on AI has moved beyond pilots and testing, says Krithivasan

Starc Wins Internet With 3-Word Post After Wife Healy Announces Retirement

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international c

ED attaches assets worth Rs 22 crore in Mahadev case

Manchester United hires Michael Carrick as head coach until end of season

The former England midfielder won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during a trophy-laden playing career at Old Trafford

Border to trade, BJP raises key points with Chinese delegation

Toxic lands in legal trouble

Actor Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has found itself in the middle of a legal controversy, days after the makers unveiled the fi

Mark Ruffalo attacks Trump: Worst human being

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBOs Task, but he wasnt feeling entirely cel

Actors Urmila Matondkar, Shabana Azmi and Richa Chadha attend the screening of Safia/Safdar in Mumbai

Actors Urmila Matondkar, Shabana Azmi and Richa Chadha attend the screening of Safia/Safdar in Mumbai, on Monday. (PTI)

Space Gen: Chandrayaan trailer highlights defining moment in Indias space journey

Jio hotstar has launched the trailer of Space Gen: Chandrayaan, a powerful, deeply human series inspired by real events that tells the untold sto

Bihar Cabinet clears decks for construction of Indrapuri reservoir project

Approves draft agreement to be signed between Bihar and Jharkhand; the move will further strengthen irrigation facility in eight districts of Bih

Nvidia H200 chip exports to China gets nod from Donald Trump administration but NVDA's 2nd most powerful AI chips require special review

Nvidia and the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment. U.S. President Donald Trump announced last mont

Rest of the world rooting for Gaganyaan mission, says Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair

If successful, the mission will make India the fourth country to send humans to space,following the Russia, theUSand China.

Harsh orders needed to curb corruption in judiciary: SC

Trump Asked If He Wants To See Democracy In Iran. His Reply

As the protests continue to rise in Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned the country of consequences if it continues violent actions

Can Kiwis spoil Indias party?

Hosts target series win as Reddy, Badoni battle for selection Rajkot, Jan 13: Virat Kohlis imperious form has managed to offset mounting injury c

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of dismantling MGNREGA, says party has allergy to Mahatma Gandhi

The Karnataka Chief Minister alleged that the new framework shifted financial burdens to States and diluted panchayat-level planning

Rajkot pitch promises fair contest

Rajkot, Jan 13: A pleasant evening is expected once again as the second ODI rolls into Rajkot, and much like Vadodara, the weather is unlikely to

What an edible insects stall revealed about acceptance, normal food

Despite their nutritional and environmental benefits, people are increasingly moving away from insect-based foods. Urbanisation has created both

Kohli eyes another record in Rajkot clash

Rajkot, Jan 13: Virat Kohli stands on the brink of a landmark achievement as India prepare for the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, w

Iyer nears 3,000 ODI runs

Rajkot, Jan 13: Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of a major personal milestone as India head into the second ODI against New Zealand, needing just 34

More Migrants Are Dying In US Immigration Custody Under Trump: Report

The confrontation tactics used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been in the spotlight since the fatal shooting of protester R

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager NR calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Northern Railway called on Lieutenant

LG Ladakh calls for collaboration with Maharashtra travel industry to boost tourism

Excelsior Correspondent PUNE, Jan 13: Aimed to further strengthen tourism cooperation between Ladakh and Maharashtra, the Lieutenant Governor of

SHANTI Act will get us 100 GW in nuclear power by 2047

Union Minister of Science and Technology (Independent Charge) and MoS of Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh, asserts that the SHANTI Act opens up t

Lieutenant Governor launches special edition of Sangarmal magazine of HESK

J&Ks spiritual heritage is dynamic asset Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the special

Lohri celebrated with traditional rituals, gaiety

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: As Jammu witnessed colourful and spirited celebrations of the Lohri festival on Tuesday, traditional ritua

Opposition manufacturing motivated apprehensions against G Ram G Act: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 13:Alleging that the Opposition is manufacturing motivated apprehensions against G Ram G Act,Union Ministe

IIT Jammu hosts workshop on Tribal Heritage Mapping

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today said th

Trump tariffs set for big Supreme Court rulings, Amazon makes shocking announcements. What does this mean for Donald Trump?

Trump Traiffs are set to undergo major litmus test as the U.S. Supreme Court will make rulings on the key issue.

Major dredging operation begins in Manasbal lake

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 13: In a bid to revive Manasbal Lake, one of Asias deepest freshwater lakes, the authorities have resumed l

Wont allow Assembly polls if SIR is obstructed in WB, says State BJP president

The BJP leader said that party workers had held protests at various places in the State after the officials refused to accept the objection forms

Trump Says US Is Bringing Venezuela Back, Working Closely On Oil Deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that the country is working very well with Venezuelan authorities as Caracas prepares to s

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