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Two peddlers held with drugs worth Rs 1 lakh in Hyderabads Attapur

Hyderabad: Police arrested two people on Wednesday, January 14, for peddling drugs and seized contraband worth Rs 1 lakh from their possession. T

Dreame Debuts AI-Powered Whole-home Smart Ecosystem at CES 2026, Earning Multiple Industry Awards

Greenland is a territory of Denmark, says Russia, slams double standards of Western powers

Moscow said this week that it was unacceptable for the West to keep claiming that Russia and China threatened Greenland, and said that the crisis

Samajwadi Party slams U.P. government over demolition drive in Kashi's Dal Mandi area

The BJP, in its bid to favour its companions, is crushing every household and shopkeeper in Kashi's Dal Mandi. The public will not tolerate this

Tamil Nadus first dog park opens in Udhagamandalam

Visitors and pet owners in the Nilgiris now have an exclusive safe space, a newly-opened dog park, where pets canplay, train and unwind

Most flyovers in Hyderabad to be closed for Shab-e-Meraj

BJPs Ballari to Bengaluru padayatra in Karnataka stalled, pending approval from central party leadership

BJP is said to be wary of allowing Janardhan Reddy, who continues to face legal scrutiny in illegal mining cases, to project himself as a frontli

J&K: Live Mortar Shell Recovered, Safely Defused in Baramulla

Srinagar, Jan 16: Security forces on Friday recovered a live mortar shell in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, which was later safely defuse

It is between me, the party high command and my CM: D.K. Shivakumar on meeting Rahul Gandhi

Infobip strengthens leadership to drive growth and innovation

Understanding abnormal uterine bleeding

Women should understandtheir bodies,and the changes in physiology with time. They should not ignore menstrual problems andmust undergoregulargyna

Watch | Republic Day 2026: Antnio Costa, Ursula von der Leyen to visit India, trade deal on agenda

Supreme Court stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA for defecting to Trinamool Congress

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi stayed the November 13, 2025 order of the High Court

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

The furore started after Najmul, while reiterating Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup on account of security

Our Goal Is for India to Lead the World in Startup Trends: PM Modi

The PM said he has full faith in confidence, courage and innovation of startups and entrepreneurs in India, and noted that the nation's future is

Sri Lanka or India? ICC to reveal final schedule for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches after BCB meeting

The ICC is set to announce its decision on Bangladesh's matches for the T20 World Cup 2026 following a final high-level meeting with BCB official

Drunk driver arrested after car hits two pedestrians in separate accidents in Miyapur

India Home to World's 2nd Largest Diabetes Population in 2024: Study

The increase reflects population growth, population ageing, and ongoing urbanisation, all of which contribute to the rising number of cases of th

Migrants tortured for speaking Bengali in BJP-ruled states: Mamata

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, January 17 alleged that migrant workers were being tortured for speaking Bengali i

Altimetrik recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Groups Enterprise Quality Engineering (QE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025

Ukraine seeks energy imports surge due to Russian strikes

Engineers and rescue crews have been braving sub-zero temperatures to restore operations at power plants and substations battered over recent day

MSP guarantee law: Farmers awareness yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir from February 7

Kisan Morcha national co-convener and farmer leader Kurubur Shanthkumar said the 40-day yatra will start on February 7 at Kanyakumari with a dema

Reliance Digital Announces Digital India Sale from 17th to 26th Jan: Offers on Apple, Exclusive Republic Day Deals, & Massive Savings on Electronics

India Second Only to China in Global Diabetes Burden in 2024: Study

New Delhi, Jan 16: India emerged as the country with the worlds second-largest adult diabetes population in 2024, with an estimated 90 million pe

Yemeni leader appoints former foreign minister as Prime Minister

Doha, Jan 16 : The head of Yemens internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Rashad Al?Alimi, has appointed Shaya Mohsen Z

Our goal is for India to lead the world in startup trends, technology: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, January 16, said India has full faith in the innovation and confidence of its startups, and ad

IIM Ahmedabad invites applications for the 202628 Batch of its Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) for working professionals & entrepreneurs

A premier two-year, degree-granting MBA programme designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs seeking advanced leadership and strategic

The Hindu Lit For Life | Imayam on life and how literature teaches one to be kind

The acclaimed Tamil writer, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, speaks about the definition of living well, how books teach you to be kin

Russia condemns interference, incitement, threats of force against Iran: Envoy

United Nations, Jan 16 : Russian UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said that his country condemns all forms of external interference, incitement to

Fire breaks out in Seouls last-remaining shanty town

Seoul, Jan 16 : A fire on Friday in one of Seouls last-remaining shanty towns burned makeshift houses and forced dozens of residents to flee, but

Maha Civic Polls: BJP Leads on 84 Seats in Nagpur, Congress 41, and AIMIM 4

Polling for the 151-member civic body was held on Thursday along with 28 other municipal corporations in Maharashtra

Right to self-determination mustnt be abused to encourage secession in pluralistic, democratic states: India slams Pak at UNGA

United Nations, Jan 16 : India called out Pakistan for misusing UN platforms to drive its divisive agenda after Islamabads envoy raised the issue

Opinion: Opinion | Pak Blames India For 'Losing' Afghanistan. Numbers Tell A Different Story

As relations between India and Afghanistan continue to be defined economically, it is Pakistan that will be the loser, perhaps an unintended cons

Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results 2026: Voter turnout at 54.77 percent, SEC reports

In Maharashtra, the civic elections drew a healthy voter turnout of 54.77 percent across its 29 municipal corporations. Notably, the freshly form

I am Muslim, Ramayana is Hindu: AR Rahman talks about his next film

Mumbai: AR Rahman, the Oscar-winning music maestro who was born into a Hindu family and later embraced Islam, has never shied away from speaking

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump

New York/Washington, Jan 16 : Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Tr

Sankranti: Couple Serves 290 Dishes, Sweets to Newly Wed Son-in-law in AP

One more couple from Tenali in Guntur served more than 150 food items to their son-in-law in connection with Sankranti

Ola Electric secures govt certification for Shakti 9.1kWh with 4680 Bharat Cell

New Delhi, Jan 16: Ola Electric on Friday said it has secured the Bureau of Indian Standards certification and licence for Ola Shakti in a 6kW/9.

Phone-tapping case: Why can't we make release of Rao 'absolute', Supreme Court asks Telangana

Supreme Court asks Telangana whether it wants Prabhakar Rao to be in jail till he breaks down

BSNL ropes in Viasat for Indian Navys satcom upgrade programme

New Delhi, Jan 16 : State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday said it has collaborated with satellite company Viasat for rolling

Canada, China reach initial trade deal on electric vehicles, canola

Canada will initially allow in up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles at a tariff of 6.1% on most-favoured nation-terms, PM Mark Carney said afte

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: Who gained from reunion of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of NCP?

The coming together of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar played a key role in strengthening the Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai BMC Elections 2026.

CBIC extends export incentives to postal shipments for strengthening MSMEs

New Delhi, Jan 16 : Export incentives have been extended to goods exported through the postal mode in electronic form, with effect from January 1

Noted Composer DSP Turns Actor With Yellamma

Venu returns with a script that is said to be both powerful and spiritually resonant.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Launches Promise4Life: A Participating Plan with Guaranteed Income and Life Cover Up to Age 100

Three variants to meet every life goal: Forever Income, Century Milestone, and Assured Term Income

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.

Hindu Teacher's Home Set On Fire In Bangladesh Amid Rising Attacks

The incident took place at the house of a school teacher, Birendra Kumar Dey, sparking fear and panic among his family and nearby residents.

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.

'UN Charter Not A La Carte Menu': UN Chief Slams Nations Violating International Law

Antonio Guterres said the world is brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability.

BMC Election Results: 'Maharashtra has given a befitting reply,' BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi hails BJP's emerging victory

Early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies performing strongly in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. BJP MP Sudha

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

6 high-protein curries to enjoy in winter

ValueLabs to Continue Growth Journey as an Independent, Founder-Led Company

S Korea's Ex-President Yoon Gets 5-Year Jail Term Over Martial Law Crisis

A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by

The Hindu Lit For Life | Andaleeb Wajid on the last year, her deeply personal book and more

Author Andaleeb Wajid tells us about her first non-fiction book and how being stubborn helps aspiring writers

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

Elon Musks xAI sued for generating sexual deepfakes: Reports

A woman has sued Elon Musks AI company xAI, alleging that the AI chatbot Grok created sexual deepfakes with pictures of her as a minor

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

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

Will Congress Ditch DMK And Turn To Actor Vijay's Party In Tamil Nadu?

Congress has had an alliance with DMK in Tamil Nadu for nearly two decades. But now some leaders in the state Congress are advocating for an alli

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

Fresh Snowfall Reported In Parts Of Kashmir, Higher Reaches Turn White

Srinagar, Jan 16: Fresh snowfall was reported across several higher reaches of Kashmir on Friday late afternoon, as winter conditions intensified

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

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

Islamic NATO To Arm Deals: Inside Pakistan'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

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

TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure

The UK pilot led to the removal of thousands of additional accounts under 13

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

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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Viral video: Honey Singh breaks silence after facing backlash for 'gaadi mein s*x karo' remark at Delhi concert, says 'insaan ek galtiyon ka putla hai'

Honey Singh has issued an apology after making obscene remark gaadi mein s*x karo, Dilli ki thand mein' at his Delhi concert. Claiming that he wa

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

Girl, 4, Dies After Nilgai Crashes Into Moving Car In Madhya Pradesh

A four-year-old girl sitting in her mother's lap died after a nilgai (blue bull) crashed into their moving car, shattering the windshield, in Mad

Explained: Can Delhi Assembly Suspend, Fine Or Expel Atishi In Privilege Case

The Delhi Assembly on Thursday directed Atishi to submit her written statement by January 19 regarding her alleged derogatory remark made against