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BJD office gheraoed over young MLAs insistence to know reason behind his suspension

The regional party in Odisha has been providing a variety of reasons for suspension of Patkura MLA Arvind Mohapatra

Retired IPS officer served notice over allegations against SIT chief

In a notice issued on January 23, Commissioner of Police and SIT Chief V.C. Sajjanar stated that Praveen Kumar had alleged that the SIT chief was

New office-bearers elected for Madras Bar Association

Advocates V.R. Kamalanathan and J. Pothiraj have been elected as the president and secretary of the association established in 1865

WEF 2026: Five takeaways from Davos

Here are the five takeaways from Davos where an eventful World Economic Forum annual meeting concluded

Actor Kamaal R Khan held for firing at residential building in Mumbai

According to the police, two bullets were fired at Nalanda Society in the Oshiwara area of Andheri on January 18

Bangladesh Readies for Polls, Worry Among Hasina Supporters

In Gopalganj, a strong bastion of Hasina's iron-grip rule, residents are grappling with an election without the party that shaped their political

300 stray dogs found buried in Telanganas Jagtial; sarpanch booked

Hyderabad: Jagtial district police have launched a probe after about 300 stray dog carcasses were found dumped in a pit near Pegadapally village,

Kaja Kallas arrives in India on her first visit as EU Vice President

EU Vice-President Kaja Kallas arrived in New Delhi for her first official visit, aiming to strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership. This vi

Congress questions Maharashtra governments investment claims at Davos

CM claims MoUs worth 30 lakh cr signed, but Congress says 70% to 80% of companies involved are not even listed; investment claims from last two y

Chitrangan art exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram is a coming together of diverse themes

Organised by Kalashaala, the exhibition curated by artist Sarthak Tyagi aims to bridge the gap between experienced and emerging artists

Actor-Producer Kamaal R Khan arrested in Mumbai firing case

Actor Kamaal R Khan arrested: Actor-producer Kamaal R Khan has been arrested in Mumbai. Police took him into custody following questioning relate

VB-GRAM G: India's Rural Employment Guarantee Needs More Than Tech Promises

The government has claimed that tech solutions in the VB-GRAM G can overcome pre-existing problems with MGNREGA.

Ravi Teja at 57: Still Racing Ahead

Film commentators say that Ravi Teja doesnt chase young hero images anymore.

Ferrari United as Hamilton Tests New F1 Car

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur voices confidence as Lewis Hamilton completes first shakedown of SF-26 ahead of sweeping 2026 F1 regulation changes.

Faridabad man arrested for killing daughter over failure to write numbers up to 50

The accuseds wife reported the matter to the police after noticing injury marks on the childs body

Veronique Nichanian, Paris fashion doyenne, bows out at Hermes after 37 years

Veronique Nichanian concludes her 37-year tenure as Hermes' men's designer with her final collection. Her departure marks the end of an era, with

Dube Hails IshanSurya Match-Winning Stand

Team India shattered Pakistan's record for the fastest 200+ run chase in T201s in terms of balls among full member nations as they chased New Zea

In Madhya Pradesh's Bhojshala, A 'Dummy Namaz' Claim Amid Peaceful Prayers

Allegations of a dummy namaz have cast a fresh shadow over what the administration is calling a rare and hard-won moment of communal calm in Dhar

Quote of the day by Plato: I'm trying to think, don't confuse me with

Plato, a pivotal ancient Greek thinker, profoundly shaped Western philosophy. A student of Socrates, Plato established the Academy, a pioneering

More than half the U.S. threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

At least 182 million people were under watches or warnings for ice and snow, and more than 210 million were under cold weather advisories or warn

Punjab Police busts terror modules, arrests 5 BKI operatives with arms ahead of Republic Day

Punjab Police have busted two terror modules ahead of Republic Day, arresting five operatives of the proscribed outfit BKI. Authorities seized a

Delhi NCR Weather Update: Cold wave grips national capital after rain; dense fog, colder nights ahead

Delhi NCR Cold Wave Alert: Delhi-NCR will experience a cold wave starting Saturday. Nights will become colder, and dense fog is expected. Minimum

Drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico, says Kash Patel; FBI releases video

Working with Board of Peace is going to be good thing for U.N.: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier said that the Board of Peace for Gaza might replace the United Nations, which he said has never lived up

Australian Open 2026: Players, fans brace for extreme heat

Play started an hour earlier to take advantage of the relative cool of the morning but conditions were already stifling

Trump Slams Canada for Opposing Greenland 'Golden Dome'

Trumps remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Ottawa, following comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Australian Open 2026: Madison Keys revels in Melbourne heat as Novak Djokovic steps up history bid

Players, fans and tournament organisers are braced for highs of 40C in the late afternoon, which could see play suspended

HC quashes death penalty for mentally ill mother who killed infant

Hyderabad: In a landmark ruling, the Telangana High Court on Friday, January 23, quashed the death sentence awarded to a mother from Suryapet dis

Chinese Woman With Bone Cancer Abandoned By Family, Chooses To Live Each Day To The Full

Recalling her first cancer diagnosis at age 18, Xia said she felt devastated and heartbroken.

Why has startup fundraising turned into a multi-quarter exercise?

Investors are changing how they think about risk, invest money, and hold people accountable. This change is making it take longer to raise money

Embrace The Penguin: Trump's Cryptic AI-Generated Post Over Greenland

The United States has once again turned its attention to Greenland, this time not through official statements but through a viral meme.

Silver price may retreat and fall back to $90 in few days? Market data signals pullback risk. Here's what should investors do now

Silver price may retreat and fall back to $90 in few days? The metal crossed $100 but technical indicators show overbought levels. Moving average

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Pentagon has released a new defense strategy. It asks allies to take charge of their own security. The focus is now on the Western Hemisphere

Dealer registration of new vehicles begins in Telangana

Defending Champion Madison Keys Surges into Australian Open Last 16

Keys stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the final a year ago for her first Grand Slam title at age 29

Empty Supermarket Shelves, Flights Cancelled: US Gears Up For Heavy Snow Storm

Americans stripped supermarket shelves Friday ahead of potentially catastrophic winter weather that threatened at least 160 million people across

No maintenance if wifes family caused husbands incapacity: HC

Prayagraj: If a wifes actions or omissions contribute to her husbands incapacity to earn, she cannot claim maintenance from him, the Allahabad Hi

US sends aircraft carrier, warships to Middle East as Trump warns Iran

Trump said the deployments were precautionary amid Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and threats of mass executions

Today Weather Live Updates: Rain to ease across Delhi-NCR over weekend, dense fog to return

Republic Day Parade to see many firsts: Suryastra system, Bhairav Battalion, Bactrian camels

Major General Navraj Dhillon, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area, told reporters that about 6,000 defence personnel will be part of the parade

What Indian VCs want; AI for the modern classroom

Indian VCs call for tailored incentives for deeptech startups, predictable tax and incentive frameworks. Fermi.ai has launched its AI-driven educ

Boy drowns in open drain in Ghaziabad; kin cite civic apathy

Residents said the civic body did not get its act together despite a similar incident on January 5

Trucks carrying loose loads to be hard topped; govt to notify rule soon

The government will soon mandate mechanized covering for trucks carrying loose materials to prevent items from falling onto roads. This update to

'US blocking international organizations from promoting abortion': JD Vance at 'March for Life'

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances

President Trump's actions are challenging the established global order. He is making decisions based on personal interactions, causing concern am

Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North Korea

The Pentagon plans a reduced role in deterring North Korea. South Korea will now lead this effort with U.S. support. This shift allows U.S. force

China Will Eat Them Up: Trump Blasts Canada Over Greenland Golden Dome

US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed Canada for rejecting his proposed Golden Dome missile defence project over Greenland, warning that Be

The crisis at the heart of politics

Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable

Morning Digest: Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in J&K; Scotland likely to replace Bangladesh in ICC T20WC, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Vehicles Burnt, Stones Thrown In Madhya Pradesh After Attack On VHP Leader

An attack on a young Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader snowballed into intense communal violence in Tarana town of Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain distr

Lexie Lawler license number emerges on social media? Here's complete truth as outrage over comments on Karoline Leavitt pregnancy grows

Lexie Lawler license number emerges on social media after the former labor and delivery nurse faced backlash for comments about Karoline Leavitt.

'Bangladesh will not become Pakistan, Afghanistan or Iran': Jamaat-e-Islami chief at election rally

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman pledges a prosperous and humane nation if his party wins power. He promises to eliminate unemplo

Pay heed to concerns about quarrying in forests

An environmentalist has complained about this to a number of officials. The complaint letter has alleged that massive deforestation, hill cutting

Kamala Harris Slams ICE Over Detention of Five-Year-Old Child in Texas

Responding to Harriss remarks, Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, rejected the allegation that ICE us

Bactrian camels to Zanskar ponies: Animal soldiers to join 6k military personnel at R-Day parade; S400 to be displayed, EU contingent to participate

Republic Day parade features a unique contingent of 'animal soldiers' including Bactrian camels and Zanskar ponies. For the first time, the S-400

'Bangladesh has plunged into an age of terror': Sheikh Hasina asks people to overthrow 'puppet regime' of Muhammad Yunus

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly criticized Muhammad Yunus, the Interim Government's Chief Advisor. She claims Banglad

1st Commercial Semiconductor Chip Production Will Begin This Year: Minister

Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said India is on track to begin commercial semiconductor chip pr

Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in sub-zero Minnesota temperatures

The protests are part of a broader movement against President Donald Trumps increased immigration enforcement across the state

US carries out first known strike on alleged drug boat since Maduro's capture

The U.S. military has struck a vessel involved in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action follows the recent capture of Venezu

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Open for Public from February 3

Entry to the Amrit Udyan will be free of cost for all visitors

US to host meeting of Western Hemisphere defense chiefs February 11

Defense leaders from 34 nations will convene in February for a crucial meeting. They will address shared security concerns across the Western Hem

Italy's Meloni Hopes to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Meloni revels in her cordial ties with Trump, who has expressed frustration at failing to win the prize

Iran Never Wanted To Have Nuclear Weapons, It's Haram: Khamenei Aide

Iran never wanted to have nuclear weapons, because it is haram, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative in India of Iran's Supreme Leader, ha

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States. Freezing rain and snow are hitting many regions. Millions are under watches and warn

Wife cant claim maintenance if her action contributes to husbands incapacity to earn: Allahabad High Court

The Court dismissed a revision petition of a woman seeking maintenance from her husband, a homeopathy doctor, who was allegedly shot at by his br

Overthrow Puppet Regime of Yunus: Sheikh Hasina to Bangladeshis

Bangladesh is scheduled to hold national elections on February 12

Sheikh Hasina Urges Bangladeshis to Overthrow Interim Regime

Bangladesh is scheduled to hold national elections on February 12

Venezuela says over 600 prisoners released; families' patience wanes

Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated over 600 inmates have been released. This number is higher than rights groups estimate. Right

Contingents to march in combat-ready battle array for first time at Republic Day Parade

This Republic Day Parade will showcase Indian Army contingents in a combat-ready battle array for the first time. The display will highlight offe

Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures

Protests erupted across Minnesota against federal immigration crackdowns. Clergy were arrested at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Five Women Among 17 Maoists Killed In Jharkhand

A high-ranking Central Committee member of the CPI (Maoist), identified as Patiram Majhi alias Anal da, was shot on Thursday during a major joint

Lexie Lawler 'husband' Tim Lawler social media profile and gofundme fundraiser page seeking $35,000 donation emerges: Here's all details and complete truth

Lexie Lawler 'husband' Tim Lawler social media profile and gofundme fundraiser page seeking $35,000 donation emerges online after the Florida nur

The Economic Limits of Pakistans Arms Trade

B S DARA bsdara@gmail.com Pakistans sudden entry into the global spotlight through billion dollar arms deals has raised a question that now reach

ET@Davos 2026: Beyond the serious business, young turks go off the beaten track to chill

Indias young and restless, including founders, frat boys and sorority girls many of them Davos debutants chose unique ways to connect, bond, mi

Police investigate software engineers death in Chennai lodge linked to bug repellent fumes

Investigators suspect that inhalation of fumes from bug repellent tablets may have led to suffocation and caused his death

London & Partners reinforces UK-India green partnership with sustainability trade mission

This mission which was held from January 19 to January 22 looked at tapping into prospects in Indias fast-expanding green economy, according to a

College studentfound dead at engineering college campus

He was found dead in the hostel located inside the college campus

BIE organises PTM across 430 junior colleges

The BIE has also been providing free online coaching for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and CLAT in collaboration with Physics Wallah and K

300 more killed, Telangana dog toll 900 in a month

Over 300 dog carcasses were discovered in a pit in Jagtial district, Telangana, following alleged mass killings. This incident brings the total n

WRD, World Bank to hold talks on Integrated Water Security project for Chennai Metropolitan Area

Officials discuss funding for implementing projects that could boost the citys water security

Priyank Kharge writes to Centre to release pending grants for Gram Panchayats

The minister said that the central Government has been delaying the release of the grants for the financial year 2025-26, despite the state gover

Lexie Lawler nursing license to be revoked, and has Baptist Health SF released complete statement? Here's complete truth

Lexie Lawler nursing license to be revoked, and has Baptist Health SF released complete statement? Lexie Lawler, a former labor and delivery nurs

Youth today more enlightened than ever, learn to listen to them: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 23 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

FCIK flags industrial imbalance in pre-budget memorandum

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 23: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today presented a pre-budget memorandum to Chie

Drobotics Lab inaugurated at Jaypee University Solan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: The Drobotics Lab, JUIT was inaugurated at Jaypee University, Solan (HP). A handout stated that the lab ha

Do good, earn grace

Kishans statement knock, Suryas welcome fifty give India 2-0 lead

RAIPUR, Jan 23: Ishan Kishan justified his national recall with a sensational 32-ball-76 while captain Suryakumar Yadav scored his first fifty af

Census 2027 can open old wounds of demographic changes, says former CEC S.Y. Quraishi

Nammai Kakkum 48 scheme benefits over 5 lakh people at city hospital

55 Years of Thirst: Institutional Neglect of Sainik Colony, Jammu

Col Shiv Choudhary shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Access to safe, regular drinking water is not a privilege or a favour; it is a fundamental civic resp