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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

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

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

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu Extends Kanuma Greetings

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrates Kanuma, a festival that reflects the deep-rooted traditions of rural life. He encourages the prese

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

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

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

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

US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market is still in a holding pattern

In a surprising turn, new jobless claims in the U.S. dipped last week, signaling potential hope for the labor market. Despite this, hiring remain

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

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

Japan FM Motegi, EAM Jaishankar to hold Strategic dialogue on Indo-Pacific, AI cooperation

Twin concerns over China and no Quad in sight to overshadow Japan India FM dialogue on Friday

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

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

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

What is the Insurrection Act that Trump threatens to use on Minnesota? Everything explained

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy military forces in Minnesota. This comes amid escalating tensions over federal agents and protest

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

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

'Journalists are silenced in Trump's America' | House hearing erupts as Lawmakers grill FCC chair

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

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

BLR Habba, the 10-day Bengaluru fest with 350 city-wide events, to kick off on January 16

This is the third edition of the event steered by the nonprofit Unboxing BLR Foundation, founded by venture capitalist Prashanth Prakash and helm

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

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

Rama Vaidyanathans new work Maalyada to be staged in Chennai

The dance production, inspired by Jeysundhar Ds book on Andal, has music by Sudha Raghuraman.

'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

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

Who Is Satua Baba? Jagatguru stirs debate with luxury cars and spiritual authority, know about his Porsche, Land Rover

From luxury cars to spiritual authority, Satua Baba's rise reflects a changing face of Indian spirituality blending faith, influence and modernit

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

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

16 Indian ship crew detained in Iran, family appeals to PM Modi

Indian crew members of MT Valiant Roar are in Iranian custody. The family of Third Engineer Ketan Mehta has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra M

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

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

Watch: The making of atchu vellam, an ingredient in sweet Pongal

Veeramangudi, in Papanasam taluk of Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district, is known for its production of the soft and crumbly atchu vellam (jaggery set

Iran protests: J-K CM Abdullah speaks to Jaishankar as hundreds of Kashmiri students await evacuation

On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he had spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the safety of Indi

Awaiting clarity on US' proposed Iran-related tariffs: Commerce Secretary

Trump, in a social media post on Monday, said effective immediately, any country doing business with Iran will pay a tariff of 25 per cent on any

What caused Verizon outage? Why Verizon was down nationwide, outage fix status, credits, Krispy Kreme offer, FCC and company response explained

What caused Verizon outage? Millions of users faced service loss across the US on January 14. Verizon confirmed the outage, denied cyberattack li

Border 2 trailer: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty unleash hell on Pakistan with improved VFX, powerful dialogues, impactful redemption from teaser

Border 2 Trailer Released: A week before the release, the makers of Border 2 dropped the theatrical trailer, showing an improvement from the teas

CyLnr: How neuroscience is reshaping industrial robotics

CyLnr is using neuroscience to help robots see, adapt and make decisions, transforming rigid factory automation into intelligent, flexible manufa

Mumbai BMC Exit Poll Results 2026: Big blow for UddhavRaj alliance as Axis My India predicts BJP-led Mahayuti majority

Mumbai BMC Exit Poll: An exit poll suggests the BJP-led alliance will win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The BJP+ bloc is proj

2 Exit Polls Predict Sweep For BJP-Led Coalition In Mumbai Civic Body BMC

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

Iran spooked by Trump's warning? Tehran makes sudden U-turn on protester execution: 'No such plan'

D2C founders call for fast, not frantic delivery models at industry roundtable

D2C founders call for fast, not frantic delivery models at industry roundtable Over the last few years, delivery speed has become one of the loud

Jio Financial Services Q3 Results: Mukesh Ambani's company net profit drops 9%; check details

The Ambani-led company had earned a consolidated net profit of Rs 295 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.

Nothings first flagship retail store in India will open in Bengaluru

The London-based tech company choose Bengaluru as it also works as the associate sponsor of Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'Not getting that confidence': Himanta Biswa Sarma doubtful of BJP win in Assembly polls after BTC washout

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced concerns about his party's performance in the upcoming assembly elections. This follows a signifi

Word of the Day: Effulgent

Effulgent is a word that often appears in writing about light, beauty, and powerful presence. Writers use it to describe nature, people, or momen