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Ponies release time and how to watch: Global streaming timings

Ponies release time and how to watch details confirm when the series premieres, what time episodes drop, and which platforms stream it worldwide.

Trump says he has no plan to fire US Fed chief Jerome Powell despite investigation

Trump versus Fed: Trump administration recently opened a criminal investigation into Powell over cost overruns for a $2.5 billion project to reno

Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions ahead

The Islamic Republic shut its airspace to commercial flights early Thursday morning for about two hours, without explanation, a notice to pilots

Thackerays vs BJP-Sena vs NCP As Mumbai Votes In 1st Civic Polls Since 2017

Maharashtra Civic Polls are being seen as a chance for the Thackeray brothers, who have reunited in its backdrop after 20 years, to reclaim their

Emversity raises $30M in Series A funding round led by Premji Invest

Emversity will use the fresh capital to scale its campus presence to over 200 locations, deepen its presence in healthcare and hospitality skilli

Lionel Messi-led Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 title defense under shadow as Argentina FA corruption shocks Latin American country

In Lionel Messi's Argentina, the entire scandal has been called AFA Gate, which is a troubling comparison to FIFA Gate, the 2015 bribery case tha

AI on the couch: Chatbots 'recall' childhood trauma, fear & shame

Performances, P 11

Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today

More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators

Iran dramatically raises the stakes with its state TV issuing direct assassination threat to Trump

Iran news: Widespread violence in Iran has sharpened the confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Trump has warned that military action remai

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: What Is Open And Closed Today

The Maharashtra government has declared January 15 a public holiday in all regions where the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will be

LeT commander calls for Hindu genocide

Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-hail driver

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail

Ameesha Patel warns against fake number being passed on as hers

In this digital era, it is not uncommon for people to pass on incorrect information or even pretend to be someone else, and something similar has

Zoe Saldana becomes highest-grossing actor

Hollywood star Zoe Saldana has emerged as the highest-grossing leading actor of all time at the worldwide box office, bagging the top position at

Rima Das returns to Berlin Film Festival with Not a Hero

National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das is set to return to the Berlin International Film Festival with her latest feature Not a Hero, which wi

The metaverse has always existed: Amitav Ghosh on his new novel, Ghost-Eye

The award-winning author discusses the existence of parallel worlds, climate denial and imagination

Actors Salman Khan and Kriti Sanon during the wedding reception

Actors Salman Khan and Kriti Sanon during the wedding reception of singer Stebin Ben and actor Nupur Sanon, in Mumbai, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Alia, Katrina, Kareena celebrate 30 years of Rani Mukerji in film industry

High praises and warm wishes have been pouring in for Rani Mukerji as the actor has completed 30 years in the film industry while also awaiting t

Truva raises $9M in fresh capital from Stellaris, Orios Ventures

Truva will use a portion of the funds to strengthen its real estate valuation and liquidity intelligence engine, TruIQ, and also to support inven

Verizon still down? When is Verizon going to be back up. Check Verizon update latest

Verizon still down: U.S. Wireless carrier said that the company's top priority is to get customers back online and connected as fast as possible.

Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global release timings, languages and streaming platforms

Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch details are now confirmed. The episode airs on January 1

Stock markets extend losses for 2nd day; Sensex drops 245 pts

Mumbai, Jan 14: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday, extending their previous days losses, due to weakness in IT, con

Rupee slips 11 paise to 90.34 vs USD

MUMBAI, Jan 14: The Indian rupee pared early gains to close 11 paise lower at 90.34 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by a strong dol

RBI clears SMBC Japan unit

MUMBAI, Jan 14: RBI granted in-principle approval to Japans SMBC to convert its Indian branches into a wholly owned subsidiary, after meeting RBI

Nasdaq crashes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 fall even after more stocks jump on Wall Street. Here's why

U.S Stock Market today: Stocks of smaller companies also did better than the rest of the market, with the Russell 2000 index rising 0.7 per cent.

Panel to hear inter-ministry disputes, no courts involved

Government ministries and departments will resolve internal commercial disputes through new inter-ministerial panels starting next financial year

China to pose bigger biological warfare, nuclear weapons threats due to Donald Trump's Nvidia H200 move, warn U.S experts

Chinese customs authorities told customs agents this week that Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips are not permitted to enter the country

Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off

They alleged corporate went into liquidation and right to transfer land parcels was given to another company without taking them into confidence

Mitchells 131 eclipses Rahuls ton as Blackcaps level series with India

Rajkot, Jan 14: Indian spinners were out-bowled on home turf once again and KL Rahuls unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchells splendid 131 n

Man City beat Newcastle 2-0 in 1st leg of EFL Cup semis

Manchester, Jan 14: New Manchester City signing Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games as Pep Guardiolas team moved within reach

Burning of garbage is a persistent problem in several areas, say residents

Eyeing sixth title, India face USA as U-19 WC begins

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Jan 14: Favourites India will look to flaunt their superabundance of talent as they begin the quest for a record-extending s

Stuttgart beat Frankfurt in thriller

Bundesliga Stuttgart, Jan 14: Six years into his Stuttgart career, Nikolas Nartey finally scored his first goal for the club to seal a thrilling

Doc among 3 killed by Chinese manja on Makar Sankranti

Shillong MMA fighters shine at DFL MMA Nationals in Guwahati

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 12: Mixed Martial Arts fighters from Shillong delivered at the DFL MMA National Tournament, held in Guwahati on Jan

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a simil

League Cup semifinal: Advantage Arsenal after win at Chelsea

Arsenal is chasing its first silverware since 2020; Garnacho double gives Chelsea hope for second leg

NASA Astronauts Begin Early Return Flight From ISS With Ailing Crew Member

A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station on Wednesday carrying a four-member crew on an emergency return flight to Earth necessi

Singer Garg was drunk, had declined life jacket: Coroners court told in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Jan 14 : Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and had drowned off Lazarus Island after declining a li

CS reviews progress of social welfare schemes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Social Welfare Department

Indian envoy dismisses Canadas allegations on killing of a Sikh separatist leader

OTTAWA, Jan 14 : Indian High Commissioner Dinesh K Patnaik has dismissed Canadas allegations linking New Delhi to the killing of a Sikh separatis

Silk kite, replica of Diamond DA62 propeller aircraft gifted to German Chancellor

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: A wall-mountable silk kite crafted from one of Indias most prestigious textiles, Patola silk, and a custom pilot logbook made

Chief Secy flags off J&K Tableau contingent for Republic Day 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Atal Dulloo today flagged off the contingent of artists of the Jammu & K

Wheat output likely to exceed last years record 117.94 mn tonne: Agri Min

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: The countrys wheat production is expected to surpass last years record of 117.94 million tonne due to higher acreage and favou

Dr Jitendra conducts New Year review of Personnel Ministry upto hierarchys lowest rung

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 14: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of

70% of 41 crore vehicles fail to meet statutory compliances

Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women

In 2015 and 2025, the share of workers living in extreme poverty declined by only 3.1 percentage points, to 7.9%, compared with a decline of 15 p

Train fare formula is a trade secret, cannot be disclosed, Rlys tells CIC

'No infirmity in reply', P 12

Tura Medical College-ko PPP mode-o onggija sorkarian chalaignok: Health Minister

SHILLONG: Tura Medical College-ko abachengo sorkarini manchisogimin gita Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode-o chalaijawaha aro ia medical coll

SRP-ni Expert Committee report-ko tarake parakchina HYC dabia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya State Reservation Policy (SRP)-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni kupattie ongipa report-ko parakgija donchipanichi jamande dingt

G H Sheikh convenes meeting of JKBOSE

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Soon after assuming the charge as Chairman J&K Board of School Education, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh convened an

JKTF highlights unresolved issues of Jammu Division teachers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF), affiliated with All India Secondary Teachers Federation (AIST

Jasrotia holds public darbar, addresses peoples grievances

VB-G RAM G Act a landmark step Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 14: MLA Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, today held a public darbar at Logate Morh nea

Class X results highlight rising performance of Waqf Board schools: Dr Darakhshan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Educational institutions run by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board have emerged as centres of excellence in

Wildlife officials, NGOs step up Kashmir Markhor survey preparedness

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 14: An orientation programme aimed at strengthening preparedness and enhancing technical capacity for the p

World Bank report vindicates PM Modis economic vision: Gaurav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Reacting to the latest World Bank Global Economic Prospects report, BJP spokesperson and convener, Interna

Trekking-based leadership skills MDP for NTPC Managers held at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the Leadership Skills for Managers Trekking-Based Manag

Fifty years ago | Discipline necessary for progress

Bhagwat Saptah reinforcing Sanatan Dharma, cultural consciousness: Zorawar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: A nine-day-long Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah, symbolizing the eternal spiritual and cultural legacy of Sanatan D

Students seek evacuation as India advises nationals to leave Iran

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar Jan 14: Parents of Kashmiri students studying in Iran say they are deeply worried about their childrens safety a

Venezuela Looking To New Era' After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President

enezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday her country was entering a new era marked by greater tolerance towards political

Iran protests: Trump claims killing has stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead

The Iranian security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,586, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported

A hundred years ago | Food crisis in Ceylon

Devp should not come at expense of env: VPP MP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: While reiterating that infrastructure growth is necessary, Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon on Tuesday said develop

Prog raises legal awareness on NALSAs DAWN scheme

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: As part of National Youth Day 2026, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), East Khasi Hills District, in

BJP natl working prez to visit state

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 14: BJP national working president Nitin Nabin will soon visit Meghalaya to review the partys organ

Wealth quote of the day by Michael Burry: 'I try to buy shares of unpopular companies when they look like...' - investing lessons by The Big Short investor: Why picking unpopular stocks can make you rich

Wealth quote of the day by Michael Burry: Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash, champions buying unpopular companies when

Severe intoxication led to Zubeen Gargs death

Singapore police rule out foul play in singer-songwriters death SINGAPORE, Jan 14: Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazar

Bhogi Lights Up Nellore And Prakasam With Faith And Festivity

Temples across both districts witnessed a heavy rush of devotees. In Nellore, the Sri Ayyappa Swamy temple drew hundreds in the evening to coinci

BJP sounds alert over Bangladesh unrest

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: With political unrest continuing in neighbouring Bangladesh and growing anxiety over Meghalayas porous internat

Stakeholders urge CM to resolve NEHU crisis

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: Amid continuing administrative turmoil at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), various stakeholders on Wednesd

State Keen On Pay-By-Use Electric Auto Conversion

To overcome this roadblock, the government is in talks with some companies that are willing to bear the conversion costs initially and recovery o

Woman assaulted, robbed inside house in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: A 42-year-old woman has lodged an FIR at Laitumkhrah Police Station on Wednesday evening, alleging theft and a

Killings, Executions Of Iran Protesters Have Stopped, Claims Trump

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's been told on good authority that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has in

Pongal Reflects Farmers Toil, Cultural Unity: PM

With Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu due in the coming months, Modi is also expected to visit the state later this month. Sources said he is lik

SIT Arrests Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) member K P Shankar In Hospital

The arrest took place at a private hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. A police team led by SP Sasidharan recorded the arrest aft

Talks with Collector fail; protest against toll plaza to continue

Shillong to host Democracy Run 2026 on Jan 25

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 14: Shillong will host the Democracy Run 2026 on January 25 to mark National Voters Day, with hundreds of runners e

Pending pay of 288 nurses to be released within this month

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: The Meghalaya government will release the pending salaries of 288 contractual staff nurses within this month, H

Lokesh Hails Progress Of Solar Power Project, Battery Energy Storage Facility

The ACME-FDRE project is in line with Andhra Pradeshs broader strategy to emerge as a national hub for renewable energy and advanced power soluti

CPC delegation meets Left leaders in Delhi

The CPC delegation also visited the BJP headquarters and met RSS and Congress leaders

AP Cracks Down On Private Buses, Collects Rs 53.86 Lakh As Fines For Overcharging

The special drive, carried out from January 9 to 14 under the directions of Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha, targeted private operators

Suprabatha Seva To Resume At Tirumala From Thursday

Suprabatha Seva is the first and most important daily ritual at the Tirumala temple

US To Halt Visa Processing For 75 Nations, Including Pak, Bangladesh: Report

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakist

Verizon outage: Check New York-based U.S. wireless carrier's recent job cuts, business reports, deals and mergers

Verizon added just 44,000 monthly bill-paying wireless subscribers in the third quarter, lagging AT&T. T-Mobile led with more than 1 million net

Bhu Bharati E-Challan Scam: Rs 52 Cr Loss to State Treasury

According to a report submitted to the government, the department stated that fraudulent transactions were largely concentrated in Yadadri Bhuvan

SC To Hear ED Plea Against West Bengal, Mamata

A two-judge bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Vipul Pancholi is likely to take up the matter.

Cgarh: 29 Naxals Surrender In Sukma, Maoists Support System In Darbha Division Dismantled

The surrendered 29 Naxals were the support system of top-level Maoists in Bastar, being engaged in facilitating their meetings, arranging food fo

Germany, France To Send Troops To Greenland, Coveted By Trump

Sweden has also said it will take part in the European military mission.

Quote of the Day by Sergey Brin: 'We do lots of stuff'Inspiring quotes by the co-founder of Google

Quote of the Day: Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, believes success comes from many failures. His journey with Google shows innovation requires