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LIVE FROM CARACAS: Acting Prez Rodrguez delivers first State of Union address after Maduro's arrest

India issues advisory for citizens in Israel in view of regional tensions

The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region

Carney in China to reset ties: Canada turns to Beijing after Trump claims he doesn't need Ottawa

Song of the Day: Someone Like You Adele

Song of the Day: Someone Like You by Adele is a moving ballad born from personal heartbreak. The track was inspired by Adele learning her former

Word of the day: Aura - meaning explained, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms and how Gen Z made it go viral

Word of the day: The word 'aura' has a rich history, once meaning air or breath. Today, it describes a person's unique vibe or presence. Gen Z on

J&K Assembly to hold 5th session, No Dy Speaker in place,

Gross violation of constitutional norms: BJP Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The fifth session of the Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of

The only MRI machine becomes defunct at GMC-Jammu, Patients suffer

It will take at least 6 weeks to make it functional: Principal Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The one and only MRI Machine of this region at

Govt appoints nodal officer for safety of J&K residents in Iran

Addl Resident Commissioner to liaise with MEA, Indian Embassy Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:In view of the prevailing situation in Iran, the Jammu and Kashm

Pakistani drones spotted at LoC in Poonch

Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: Pakistani drones were spotted along sensitive areas of the Line of Control in Poonch district and the Indo-Pak International

West Bengal violence: Miscreants vandalize Chakulia block development office, burn SIR forms

Miscreants vandalized the Chakulia block development office in North Dinajpur, causing chaos and violence for three hours. Stones were hurled, SI

Govt offices attacked during SIR hearings in West Bengal

After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Di

CM pushes J&K as attractive filmmaking spot, eyes tie-up with IICT

Mumbai, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Ch

Mild earthquake hits Baramulla

Srinagar, Jan 15: A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Baramulla district on Thursday evening, triggering tremors in adjoi

Home Secy wraps up 2-day J&K visit after security deliberations

Reviews security situation, operational preparedness, ongoing anti-terror ops Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan, who was on a

Madison Sheahan leaves ICE to run for Congress against Marcy Kaptur in Ohio 9th District, who is she?

Madison Sheahan, former Deputy Director of ICE, is leaving her job to run for Congress in Ohios 9th District. She aims to challenge longtime Cong

Special Investigation Team To Investigate Sabarimala Temple Ghee Sale Irregularity

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) on Thursday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged financial irregularit

Flying after February 1? TSA confirms new $45 fee that applies to every passenger

A new $45 TSA fee for identity verification will be implemented on February 1. Travelers can avoid this surcharge by presenting a REAL ID-complia

US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase 2 Despite Unresolved Issues

A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has entered its second phase despite unresolved disputes between Israel and Hamas over alleged ceasefire

India Open badminton: 'Bird droppings' interrupt Prannoy-Loh match, add to organisers' woes

Bird droppings caused two unexpected stoppages during H S Prannoy's match at the India Open Super 750, adding to a series of organizational issue

'G Ram G will curb disparity in inter-state fund flows', say officials

A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G, will soon replace the current program. It guarantees 125 days of work, an increase from 100 days. Fund al

Moody's upgrades outlook for three key Adani Group firms

Moody's Ratings has upgraded the outlook for three Adani Group companies to stable. Adani Ports, Adani Transmission Step-One, and Adani Electrici

Pro-Iran rallies swell in Kargil as UP Shia clerics urge government to support Tehran

Israel Army Issues Evacuation Warning For Lebanon Village Ahead Of Strikes

The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning on Thursday for the village of Sohmor in southern Lebanon ahead of air strikes on Hezbollah tar

Harry Styles new album: Grammy Awards winner announces 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally', check release date

Harry Styles new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally is now available for preorder.

Bangladesh crisis: Players' revolt puts BPL in limbo; BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul

Bangladesh Premier League faces disruption as senior players demand the removal of BCB director Najmul Islam. Islam made disparaging remarks abou

India Open 2026: Lakshya remains Indias lone hope

Title favourites and World No. 3 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were upset by the Japanese pair of Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamash

Omar Abdullah speaks to Jaishankar on J&K students stuck in Iran

Betrayed By A Great Partner: Greenland Minister To NDTV On Trump Threats

Greenland's minister, Naaja Nathanielsen, has said that Greenland does not want to become part of the US and stressed that the people of the Arct

'Good news' says Trump as Iran decides against hanging 26-yr-old protester

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that killings in Iran's protest crackdown are easing, following reports of a death sentence postpone

Amid Iran tensions, India issues advisory for citizens in Israel: 'Avoid all non-essential travel'

The official advisory comes as protests continue to escalate across Iran, with reports of clashes between protesters and security forces, resulti

Kite String Kills 8-Year-Old Boy Riding Bicycle In Surat

An 8-year-old boy died in Gujarat's Surat district on Thursday after a kite string got entangled around his neck while he was riding a bicycle.

Who is Madison Sheahan and why is ICE No 2 leaving her deputy director post? Full explainer on career and role at ICE

Who is Madison Sheahan and why is ICE No 2 leaving her deputy director post? Madison Sheahan, the deputy director of ICE, is resigning to run for

Word of the Day: Dysphoria

Dysphoria is a persistent emotional condition marked by unease, dissatisfaction, and discomfort, often overlooked in everyday life. Unlike normal

European leaders on a state visit to India as Republic Day chief guests

Top European leaders will visit India for Republic Day celebrations. They will also co-chair the India-EU summit. A significant free trade agreem

Crypto chaos hits X: KAITO token drops 20% and NFT prices fall after Elon Musks platform blocks InfoFi apps - what does it mean for investors

Crypto sell-off after X InfoFi ban: X, formerly Twitter, has revoked API access for apps like InfoFi that reward users for posts, citing a surge

Russia bets big on non-energy JVs with India

Russia is actively pursuing non-energy joint ventures and product localization in India. Companies from Russia are in talks for manufacturing in

Reflects Our Commitment To Nation Building: Adani Group On Moody's Upgraded Rating

The Adani Group expressed confidence on Thursday over Moody's Ratings, which has upgraded the outlook for three of its key entities.

Mallikarjun Kharge questions demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding beautification work at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. Kha

US City To Track Owners Who Don't Pick Up Dog Poop By DNA Testing

Some residents feel it's an invasion of their dogs' privacy. Others worry about the cost and logistics of DNA testing.

'If corrupt politicians of Minnesota don't obey law': Trump threatens military over ICE protests

EC extends SIR schedule of West Bengal, Goa, other states up to January 19

The Election Commission of India has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in several states until January

How can parents claim the $1,000 Trump Account when filing 2025 taxes heres who qualifies for the federal seed benefit

Parents filing 2025 taxes can now open a Trump Account for children. The IRS allows a $1,000 federal seed contribution using Form 4547. Eligible

India Open badminton: Bird poop halts match, adds to list of concerns

While the BAI has so far defended the conditions and the arrangements, Thursdays incident has further raised questions on the venues preparedness

Avoid All Non-Essential Travel To Israel: India Amid Iran Tensions

The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Israel to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines i

Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says

Four Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt, engaged in intense diplomacy with the U.S. and Iran to avert a threatened U.S.

J&K Police attach Pakistan-based terror handlers property in Poonch

Grok altering photos of women, girls without consent: Klobuchar rips into Musk-owned AI in Senate

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tarique Rahman meets pro-Pak Army officer Aman Azmi

The meeting that took place in Dhaka on Wednesday evening has raised suspicion of BNP's future links with Pakistan and spy agency ISI. Such moves

Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

Trends indicate the BJP has slowly increased its hold in the BMC, traditionally dominated by the Thackerays

DNA TV Show: Will US attack Iran as tension rises amid Trump's threats

Trump also said that a long war should be avoided. This means Trump does not want a long and costly war like those in Iraq or Afghanistan, where

In Top Court, Priya Kapur Seeks Details Of Karisma Kapoor Divorce Settlement

Priya Kapur, the second wife of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking certified copies of the divorce p

What happens if Trump is impeached again - will he be removed from office? Here are the scenarios

Talk of Donald Trump impeachment has returned after new corruption claims by Democrats. Any impeachment must start in the House, where Democrats

Verizon credit for outage: Here's how to claim your Verizon outage credit after massive widespread outage

Verizon credit: Verizon is giving 1.5 million customers a $20 credit. This follows a major service outage that lasted up to 10 hours. The company

I-PAC raids: ED search disruption 'very serious', SC seeks Mamata Banerjee and DGP's reply

The Supreme Court has taken up a serious matter concerning the Enforcement Directorate's recent searches. Notices have been issued to West Bengal

India's democracy delivers stability, speed and scale: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's democratic strength at the CSPOC conference. He stated that democracy ensures last-mile delivery

Lawyer Assaulted By Toll Plaza Staff Over Payment Related Issue In UP: Cops

Three toll plaza employees were detained for allegedly assaulting a lawyer following a minor altercation on the Lucknow-Sultanpur highway in Bara

'Silver' Medals Gifted To Retired Railway Staff. They Were Made Of Copper

A disturbing fraud has surfaced inside the Indian Railways' system after gold-plated silver coins given to retiring employees as a mark of honour

High time parties encourage people to vote: CJI Kant

The Supreme Court has urged political parties to actively encourage citizens to vote. Chief Justice Surya Kant stated it is high time parties per

World getting more dangerous: Putin's chilling WW3 threat, 'dont ignore Russian interests, else

Manipur government 'assessing security at proposed resettlement sites'

The government of Manipur is prioritizing the rehabilitation and resettlement of its displaced citizens. Security assessments are presently being

5 Expelled After Assamese Student Assaulted In Madhya Pradesh Hostel

A 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam was allegedly assaulted by five peers at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) hostel at

Maharashtra civic polls: 'Washable' ink row mars elections to 29 bodies

Voting occurred in 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra, including Mumbai. Opposition parties claimed the ink on voters' fingers could be washed of

Omar Abdullah speaks to S Jaishankar over J&K residents in Iran

The J&K govt also nominated an officer for coordination with the concerned agencies in respect of the students and residents of J&K, currently in

NIA arrests wanted Naxal cadre in Mumbai

Woman Dies By Suicide After Fight With Mother-In-Law Over Ghee: Cops

A woman allegedly died by suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Thursday after a dispute with her mother-in-law over ghee, a police of

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Skip NH toll, lose NOC: New rule before MLFF rollout

National highways will now deny No Objection Certificates for vehicle registration, insurance, and ownership transfers if toll fees remain unpaid

Home Secretary, J&K LG Manoj Sinha discuss security grid, preparedness in Union Territory

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan recently engaged in critical talks with Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, centering on the c

At least 15 Hindus murdered in 45 days in Bangladesh: Report

A report highlights 15 Hindu minority murders in Bangladesh by Muslims between December 2025 and January 2026. The Interim Government, led by Chi

ICE vs Protesters: Violent confrontation in Minneapolis as Federal agents fire munitions & tear gas

Watch: U.S. seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker

First evacuation flight from Tehran to New Delhi today

As tensions rise in Iran with ongoing demonstrations and fears of military actions, India is stepping up to bring its citizens home. The inaugura

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark amid fundamental disagreement with the U.S. over the Arctic isl

Textiles & apparel exports fall in first three quarters of FY26

Indian textile and apparel exports saw a slight dip in the first nine months of FY26. Textile shipments declined, while apparel exports showed gr

Maharashtra polls: Sena leader`s house attacked; BJP candidate assaulted

Polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai`s high-stake BMC concluded on Thursday evening and the results to the polls

Heated Rivalry Season 2 filming and release update explained with production status, cast schedules, story direction and release timeline

Heated Rivalry Season 2 filming and release update explains when production may begin, what creator Jacob Tierney has said, and how Rachel Reids

ON CAM: U.S military storms Guyanese-flagged tanker Veronica, blocks Venezuelan oil in pre-dawn raid

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests

Washington: The United States is imposing a new round of sanctions against Iranian officials accused of repressing nationwide protests that chall

'Stay vigilant': Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory; urges nationals to avoid non-essential travel

Bangladeshs interim government approves law to protect July warriors from prosecution

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said the July revolutionists were indemnified for the acts they committed with an aim of political resistance during the

Marathi Manoos With Them, But Thackerays Set to Lose Mumbai Election: Exit Polls

Around 20 days ago, cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray formally declared a reunion for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), after a 20-yea

What led to the violent protests in Iran? A bank - here's the real story

A major Iranian bank's collapse triggered widespread economic hardship. Millions lost savings as Ayandeh Bank failed with billions in losses. Thi

MP water contamination: NGT constitutes 6-member panel to probe issue

Bhopal: Terming the supply of sewage-mixed and contaminated drinking water in the cities of Madhya Pradesh as a serious threat to public health,

Expecting India's 2025-26 overall exports to touch USD 850 billion: Commerce Secretary

India is projected to surpass USD 850 billion in total exports for FY 2025-26, building on a strong performance in both merchandise and services.

David Muir loses to Tom Llamas? NBC edges out ABC in battle of Nightly news shows as ratings race heats up

NBC Nightly News scored a rare win over ABC in the important 2554 age group, shaking up the nightly news ratings race. ABC World News Tonight wit

J-K: Drones sighted along Indo-Pak border in Poonch, Samba

Poonch/Jammu: Pakistani drones were spotted hovering along the Indo-Pak border in the twin districts of Poonch and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, pr

Freddie Mercury's 'Secret Daughter' Dies Aged 48 After Long Battle With Rare Cancer

Author Lesley-Ann Jones revealed Bibi's existence in May 2025 through a biography titled Love, Freddie.

Gurgaon housing shock: 73 flat owners booked for skipping this mandatory paperwork for foreign tenants

Gurugram Police have taken action against 73 flat owners for allegedly accommodating foreign nationals without the required permissions and witho

From being hosted in a civil area to Bhairav Battalion debut - the many firsts at Army Day Parade

Jaipur hosted the 78th Army Day Parade, a significant event marking several firsts. The parade moved outside a cantonment area for the first time

Emmanuel Macron says France now providing two thirds of intelligence to Ukraine

In March 2025, Washington made the decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine as part of efforts to crank up pressure on Ukrainian Pre