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UP Headmaster Suspended for Submitting Forged Renovation Photos

District Basic Education Officer Manish Kumar Singh said the in-charge headmaster of the government primary school in Duttpur village of the Mani

Chess Mahakumbh International Conference Inaugurated at KIIT By Viswanathan Anand

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

The White House released a list of appointed members to the founding Executive Board of the Board of Peace

Drone Ban in Madurai Ahead of CM Stalins Jallikattu Visit

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-embracing sport held in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal harvest festival in the second week of January

4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Gujarats Kutch district; no casualties

The quake was recorded at 1:22 a.m. with its epicentre about 55 km north northeast (NNE) from Khavda in the district, says the Gandhinagar-based

Guru Tegh Bahadur row: Delhi Speaker says forensic analysis found video not tampered with

The report clearly says that the alleged remark by Atishi was found matching frame by frame in the video clip, and it was original and there was

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Prabhas Spirit Locks Worldwide Release for March 5, 2027

The film is being produced on a lavish scale by Bhadrakali Pictures in association with T-Series Films.

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Gujarats Kutch district, no casualties

The Kutch district is historically vulnerable, as seen in the devastating 7.6 magnitude quake of January 26, 2001, which claimed 13,800 lives and

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ICC Official Denied Visa For Bangladesh Visit Amid T20 World Cup Row: Report

ICC's delegation for the Bangladesh visit was halved after an official of Indian nationality was reportedly not issued a visa on time.

Ladakh Coldest, Kashmir Sub-Zero, Jammu Relatively Warmer

Srinagar, Jan 17: Ladakh continued to reel under intense cold conditions on Saturday, emerging as the coldest region across Jammu and Kashmir, wh

No Internet, Dangerous Protests: First Flights From Iran Land In Delhi

The first two commercial flights carrying Indians from Iran landed in Delhi late last night, since violent protests erupted against the Khamenei

Goa Horror: Russian tourist kills 'live-in partner', slits her neck; investigation underway

A Russian man, Aleksei Leonov, was arrested in Goa after two women, including his live-in partner, were found murdered in Arambol and Morjim. Pol

Watch: Nitin Gadkari credits development politics for BJPs municipal poll victory

Arunachal Pradesh: Two Kerala Tourists Drown in Sela Lake

Situated at an altitude of over 13,000 feet, Sela Lake is a popular tourist destination but poses significant risks during winter due to extreme

Senegal criticises lack of fair play before facing host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup final

Senegal's players travelled by train from Tangier to Rabat on Friday, but found what the federation said was a clear lack of adequate security me

Venezuela interim leader sacks Industry Minister, a Maduro ally

BJP's 'Kashmir-Style Exodus' Jibe At Telangana Government Over Temple Attacks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharmapuri Arvind on Friday launched a stinging attack on the Congress-led Telangana government over the rece

R-Day 2026 to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram, river-themed enclosure

Enclosures along Kartavya Path to feature historic paintings and floral tributes to composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, while traditional VVIP la

Donald Trump issues wave of pardons, including repeat offender

In 2024, she and her brother, Andres, were convicted in a separate case, this one involving lying to manufacturers to sell wholesale groceries an

Karishma Kapur's first reaction to Priya Kapur's bid in Supreme Court to see divorce papers: 'Frivolous'

Karisma Kapoor has opposed Priya Kapur's plea in the Supreme Court seeking access to her divorce papers with late Sunjay Kapur, calling the reque

Ram Charans Peddi OTT Release on This Platform

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on March 27, 2026

Kiccha Sudeeps Mark OTT Release Date

Having completed its theatrical run, Mark will begin streaming on JioHotstar starting January 23.

Mauni Amavasya 2026 date and time: Check when to observe fast, holy dip, Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga, Harshana Yoga, Shiva Vas Yoga timings

Mauni Amavasya 2026 kab hai: This Sunday marks Mauni Amavasya, a significant day for spiritual practices. Devotees will observe silence, perform

Samakka-Saralamma Jatara: The big tribal spiritual reset

As Telangana prepares for the biennial Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, one of the worlds largest indigenous spiritual gatherings, the sacred heart of

Dense fog to grip northern, central India; snowfall likely in J&K and Himachal, check statewise weather here

India is experiencing a severe winter spell with cold waves, dense fog, and low temperatures affecting northern, central, and eastern regions. Th

VIDEO: Kiara Advani Sings Birthday Song for Sidharth Malhotra

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcomed their first child, daughter Saraayah, in July last year.

US envoy Sergio Gor holds talks with RBI Governor Malhotra on technology cooperation

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra. They discussed boosting cooperation between the two nations. A key f

Pacifier Gag To Spoof Video, Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump Over Nobel Prize

Donald Trumps acceptance of a Nobel Peace Prize medal from its Venezuelan winner sparked sharp satire from late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimm

Dhurandhar Devendra posters go up across Mumbai as BJP emerges top force in BMC

The posters were displayed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha Mumbai president Tajinder Singh Tiwana, who was also elected as a corporat

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

At 45, Venus Williams is set to become the oldest player in Australian Open women's singles history. She expressed surprise at the record, focusi

Jallikattu 2026 sees thrilling bull taming at Alanganallur

The festival highlighted courage, skill, and cultural tradition central to Tamil Nadus Pongal celebrations.

Pak Determined To Beat Terrorism, Throw It In Indian Ocean: Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistan was determined to defeat terrorism, asserting that the menace of militancy would be h

Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR Amid Cold Wave, Air Quality 'Severe'

Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to another harsh winter morning on Saturday, with icy temperatures, dense fog and hazardous a

TVK Forms Election Campaign Committee Ahead of TN Assembly Polls

Vijay said the newly formed committee will manage and supervise election campaign activities at the state, district and constituency level

15 arrested in Rs 3.9 crore Bhu Bharathi, Dharani scam in Telangana

Hyderabad: The Warangal police on Friday, January 16, said it unearthed a major scam worth Rs 3.90 crore related to the Dharani and Bhu Bharathi

Tourist bus overturns in Thiruvananthapuram, 17 injured

A tourist bus carrying students and teachers overturned near Thiruvananthapuram. At least 17 people were injured in the accident. The bus was on

ED Summons Former YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy in Liquor Scam Probe

Liquor scam probe intensifies

Steve Smith Explains Why He Denied Babar Azam A Single In BBL Match

After denying Babar Azam a single on the final ball of the over, Steve Smith went on to hit 32 runs in the next. Babar Azam, however, wasn't happ

China's 82-Year-Old Woman Goes Viral For Using Drones And Live Streaming To Sell Farm Products

Known affectionately as the hardcore grandma, Dai Shuying has impressed many people with her ability to operate agricultural drones.

How banking bottlenecks slow cybercrime investigations in Telangana

Fraudsters use every second, pushing funds through layers of mule accounts spread across multiple banks, while investigators must track all trans

53-year-old arrested after acid attack on minor girl in Keralas Wayanad

According to police, the attack occurred on Friday evening. Police said there were multiple issues between the neighbours that led to the inciden

Big Bash League: Steve Smith blasts record 32 runs from one over

It helped the Sixers to a five-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground and stole the limelight from long-time Australia teammate Warner, who whac

US judges order release of three detained Indians

Washington: US federal judges in California have ordered immigration authorities to release three Indian citizens, saying they were detained with

Donald Trump praises Iran for cancelling planned executions amid protests

Thank you! Trump posted. Those sentiments come after Trump spent days suggesting that the US might strike Iran militarily if its government trigg

Venezuelan opposition leader confident on democracy, vague on next steps

This has nothing to do with a tension or decision between Delcy Rodrguez and myself, she said, before pivoting to vague assertions about her part

Elon Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown

SpaceX, which owns Starlink, made the satellite service free for Iranians this week, placing Musks space company at the center of another geopoli

Trump unveils Gaza Board of Peace, taps Ajay Banga, Tony Blair among others

CEO of Apollo Global Management, Marc Rowan, and US Deputy National Security Adviser, Robert Gabriel, are also on the list.

I saved 10 million lives: Trump again claims role in India-Pakistan peace

Trump has made similar claims many times since May 10 last year, stating that it was his pressure that led to peace between the two nuclear-armed

US Announces Sports-Event Exemptions To Trump's Sweeping Visa Ban

The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as major sporting eventsaside from soccer's 2026 World Cup

Hyderabad man killed by stepbrother after quarrel over cigarette

Hyderabad: A man killed his 30-year-old stepbrother after a quarrel over a cigarette on Thursday, January 15, in Hyderabad. In the incident that

Canada breaks with US, signs historic China tariff deal on EVs and canol

The deal caps Chinese EV exports to Canada at 49,000 vehicles initially, rising to 70,000 over five years. China will reduce its canola seed tari

Amazon, JioMart and others fined Rs 44 lakh over illegal walkie-talkie sales

Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, Meesho, MaskMan Toys, TradeIndia, Antriksh Technologies, Vardaanmart,

Sun Pharma launches skin cancer treatment drug in US

Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl) is now available in the US for healthcare professionals to prescribe for adults with metastatic cutaneous squamous ce

India will lead the world in new startup trends, says PM Modi

Speaking at a mega event marking a decade of the flagship programme Startup India, Modi asked the founders and entrepreneurs to work on new ideas

Meerut to Prayagraj in just 6 hours: India's longest expressway to open in UP next month, linking 12 districts, check details here

India's longest Ganga Expressway is set to open next month after successful FASTag toll trials. Spanning 594 km across 12 districts, the six-lane

PM to Visit West Bengal Today, to Attend Govt Programme

This will be Modi's second visit to the state amid the ongoing SIR exercise and his first since the political firestorm triggered by the ED's sea

Nvidia H200 chip parts suppliers halt output after China blocks shipments: Report

The H200, Nvidias second most powerful AI chip, is one of the biggest flashpoints in current U.S.-Sino relations

South Koreas former president Yoon sentenced to five years in prison

The court ruled that Yoon obstructed investigators attempting to detain him, violated the rights of Cabinet members who were not consulted on his

New Antarctica map reveals hidden landscape beneath the ice

The map will guide future radar surveys and improve computer models of ice flow, helping predict Antarctic contributions to global sea-level rise

BMC results show urban India's faith in BJP leadership: Tejasvi Surya

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya linked recent BMC election wins to urban voters' trust in the party's leadership and expressed confidence in similar victori

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for benefits

Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial cap of 49,000 vehicles on Chinese

Centre Treating Muslims as Second-Class Citizens: Kerala CM Vijayan

He said that Kerala has seen several brutal communal conflicts and riots in the state in the past, but all that has ended due to the strong, unco

SAD flags threat to Majithia's life inside jail, seeks Punjab Governor's intervention

The SAD appealed to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to issue necessary directions to ensure the security of Majithia, a former Minister, saying it h

Study shows horses detect fear in humans through scent

Samples were taken from people while they watched a scary video and a joyful video, as well as a neutral sample, and later placed on the nostrils

Andhra's Ponduru Khadi receives GI tag, boosting artisan income and recognition

The GI recognition will protect the fabric against counterfeit products, ensure fair value for artisans, and provide both national and internatio

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks

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6, 6, 6, and one more 6: Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over

Steve Smith's explosive 41-ball century, including a record 32 runs in one over, powered the Sydney Sixers to a thrilling five-wicket victory ove

Pakistani fishing boat found operating in Indian waters, FIR filed after Coast Guard intercepts it near Gujarat

Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat, 'Al-Madina', with nine crew members inside India's Exclusive Economic Zone off the Gujar

Watch: Trump claims he stopped India and Pakistan from fighting, again

Government aims to formally recognise 1 lakh tribal healers from STs as partners in health services

At the plenary session, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs also signed MoU with the ICMRRegional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, to set up Indi

Indian businessman jailed in US for illegal export of aviation parts to Russia

Washington: A Delhi-based businessman has been sentenced to 30 months in US federal prison for conspiring to illegally export controlled aviation

1 Tourist Dead, Another Missing After Slipping Into Frozen Arunachal Lake

Two tourists from Kerala drowned in the Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district on Friday, police said. The body of one of them was reco

Australian Open 2026: Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target glory

The first major of the year gets under way as a 15-day event for the third time running, aimed at cutting down on late-night finishes

Revanth Reddy to Launch IIIT Campus in Mahabubnagar

CM to inaugurate municipal works, address public meeting in Mahabubnagar

Flights delayed in Delhi amid dense fog, AQI in very poor category

IMD reported a slight improvement in minimum temperature, which stood at 7C on January 17 morning, compared to 4C recorded on January 16

PM Modi to flag off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train today in West Bengal; Check route, stoppages, timings, fares and other details

India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train will be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on the Howrah-Guwahati route, offering overnight semi-high-speed

BJP-Shinde Sena alliance wins BMC with 118 seats; Sena (UBT) gets 65

Several heavyweight leaders faced defeat, while some former mayors and new faces registered victories.

Unprecedented Victory: CM Devendra Fadnavis on BMC Poll Results

He said the election results reflected the peoples faith in PM Narendra Modi and their acceptance of the development agenda pursued by the BJP-le

Venezuela Interim Leader Sacks Minister Over Maduro Links

The change comes amid pressure from Washington following the January 3 US military raid that ousted Maduro.

U.S. warns of military activities over Mexico, Central America

The Federal Aviation Administration posted a series of messages cautioning about a potentially hazardous situation, citing the chance for interfe

SRK's King Most Anticipated Movie in 2026

King is the most anticipated Indian movie of 2026, based on the page views of the hundreds of millions of IMDb customers worldwide

BMC elections result: Mahayuti gets decisive mandate, Thackeray brothers register significant presence

The BJP-Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance has emerged as the leading bloc in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, securing a

Americans Increasingly Reject Immigration Police Methods

In every national poll, a majority condemns the actions of the immigration officer who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good, a US citizen, in M

FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions

The FAA has warned U.S. airlines about potential risks from military activities and GPS interference over Mexico, Central America, and parts of S

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Buy 21K Sq Metre Land Parcels for Rs 38 Cr at Alibag, Near Mumbai

The registration was done on January 13, 2026.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari files a Rs 100 crore defamation case against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, here's why

West Bengal opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at A

Decoded | When Tech Billionaires Start Packing Their Bags

How do you fund public goods when the most mobile people benefit the most from systems they no longer feel tied to?