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Mumbai civic polls: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray attack BJP for fake Hindutva

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray on Sunday launched a scathing attack against the BJP over its fake Hindutva a

TVK Chief Vijay To Appear Before CBI Today In Karur Stampede Case

Complying with the summons issued to him, Vijay will appear before authorities for questioning at the CBI headquarters.

Bank Holiday on January 12: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

Banks in West Bengal are closed on January 12, 2026, due to Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary. Other states remain open. Customers should che

Iran crackdown on protests leaves over 538 dead, say activists

A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday, while Tehran warn

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting

President Donald Trump expressed displeasure with ExxonMobil's stance on Venezuelan oil investments. The company's CEO stated Venezuela is curren

490 confirmed protester deaths: US-based rights group drops bombshell on Iran protestors killing

NRI doctor-YouTuber Sangram Patil detained at Mumbai airport over defamation case

The BJP functionary, who filed the complaint, has alleged that Dr. Patil spread false information about the ruling party and made derogatory rema

Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty

After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil to the United States may

Morning Digest: Iran protests death toll crosses 500, say act; activists demand Arihas repatriation as German Chancellor Merz lands in Gujarat, and more

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Bull trend intact for Bajaj Auto as auto sector recovery gains momentum, says Shivangi Sarda

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Delhi-Dehradun-Haridwar route to get boost with THIS new 6-lane highway, here's all you need to know

The project includes the construction of around 20 new underpasses to eliminate traffic congestion at intersections. This will ensure that vehicl

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Arrives in Ahmedabad on Maiden India visit

Prime Minister Modi will meet Chancellor Merz today in Ahmedabad

Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Nexus Select Trust: Buy

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The year 2026 has begun on a rough note for the markets. Geopolitical tensions have resurfaced (US-Venezuela),

Taiwan detects 5 PLAN vessels, 4 PRC balloons, 1 official ship around its territory

Taiwan's defence ministry detected Chinese military vessels and balloons operating near its territory. President Lai Ching-te pledged to safeguar

Addressing the choice overload problem

Unable to select funds among numerous choices, many have their savings locked in bank deposits, earning lower returns unintentionally

The Golden Globes Are Tonight. Heres What to Look For and How to Watch and Stream the Show

Hollywood is coming off a disappointing box-office year and now anxiously awaits the fate of one of its most storied studios, Warner Bros.

How DoppelIQ leverages AI to turn first-party data into actionable insights

Founded in 2025, DoppelIQ builds AI-powered digital consumers for B2C brands, achieving 8095% accuracy in predicting purchase behaviour and campa

J&K: Suspected Pak Drones Seen Hovering Over Areas Along LoC, IB

According to officials, security forces have launched a search operation on the ground after noticing the movement of suspected drones in the for

Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes over

Meanwhile, the post-ceasefire death toll continued to rise in Gaza, with Israeli gunfire killing three Palestinians, according to Palestinian hos

Gold, silver prices today, January 12, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 12, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Trump hints at US military intervention in Iran as he weighs 'strong options' amid unrest

US President Donald Trump is weighing options to address the widespread protests in Iran. These considerations include potential military action,

No More Oil or Money, Make a Deal Before its Too Late: Trump to Cuba

The threatening social media post drew an angry retort from Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who said o one would tell his country what to do

Padikkal, Sarfaraz in focus as Mumbai meet Karnatka

Vijay Hazare Trophy Bengaluru, Jan 11: Sarfaraz Khan and Devdutt Padikkal would be expected to extend their breathtaking form when domestic heavy

Iran edges closer to a revolution that would reshape the world

Protests are surging across Iran, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets against the regime's corruption and economic mismanagement. Gl

6th-tier Macclesfield upset FA Cup holder Crystal Palace

FA Cup London, Jan 11: The FA Cup delivered another fairytale result on Saturday when sixth-tier Macclesfield managed by Wayne Rooneys brother kn

Discoms reach out to 83 lakh power consumers personally with Deputy CMs message

Liverpools defender Bradley out of season with knee injury

Liverpool, Jan 1: Liverpool suffered a major blow in the ongoing Premier League as defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of

Fed's Powell says administration has threatened criminal indictment over his Senate testimony

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed Sunday that the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment. This follows gra

Villarreal win over Alaves to strengthen hold on third in La Liga

Barcelona, Jan 11: Alberto Moleiro delivered a goal and an assist to help Villarreal beat Alaves 3-1 and stay in touch with the La Liga front-run

Arsenal rout Portsmouth 4-1

Manchester, Jan 11: Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat trick as Arsenal advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth on S

Golden Globes 2026: Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas slay on red carpet, give out couple goals with their gesture | Viral video

The Desi Girl of Bollywood arrived at Hollywood's first major events of the year as a presenter, accompanied by her husband, singer Nick Jonas.

Salah scores as Egypt eliminate Ivory Coast to move into Africa Cup semis

RABAT (Morocco), Jan 11: Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifina

Morning Brief Podcast: Corner Office Conversation with Girish Tanti, Co - Founder & Vice Chairman, Suzlon

Truck plows into Los Angeles rally to support Iran demonstrations, KNBC reports

A truck drove into a crowd of demonstrators gathered in Los Angeles to show solidarity with Iranian protesters, according to KNBC. The incident o

'Unhinged' or savvy? Meet Li Chenggang, who leads China's trade talks with the US

Li Chenggang, a key Chinese trade negotiator, is a smart and pragmatic diplomat. He has played a crucial role in U.S.-China trade talks. Li is kn

Renewing motor policy: when less can be more

Logically, the renewal premium should be lower since the sum insured reduces each year, yet it remains unchanged, or is even higher and the reaso

US federal prosecutors open inquiry into Fed chair Powell

A criminal investigation has been launched by the U.S. attorney's office in Washington D.C. into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The inquiry

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Over 2,500 students receive degrees at Crescent Institute

A total of 2,991 students including 65 Ph.D., 774 postgraduate and 2,152 undergraduate candidates received their degree at the ceremony

Iran nears a tipping point as unrest threatens to reshape the world

Irans intensifying protests have raised fears of a historic upheaval, alarming global leaders and oil markets as economic collapse, US pressure a

Corporation starts removing shops for second phase of Blue Flag area on Marina beach

The second phase is expected to be launched by the end of this month on the Marina beach

Conservation in the Global South erases human rights, researchers say

In an article in Nature, a group of researchers including many from India has argued for greater rights, agency, and education among communities.

CCB registers 661 cases, arrests over 600 accused in 2025

PM takes part in Shaurya Yatra in Somnath, 108 horses present majestic sight

SOMNATH (Gujarat), Jan 11: Priests played damrus and 108 horses slowly trotted towards the Veer Hamirji Gohil Circle that faced the Somnath templ

The gift we seek from Krishna

India to deepen engagement with Singapore-based ship safety agency

SINGAPORE, Jan 11 : India, a founding member of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (R

Youth Engagement with Panch Parivartan

Prof Vandana Sharma vandana.eng@ cujammu.ac.in Youth usher transformation in a profound tangible way in view of the fact that the energy of youth

Iran protest deaths cross 500, says rights group; authorities call for counter-rally to condemn U.S., Israel actions

U.S.-based group says 490 protesters, 48 security personnel dead; Iran warns U.S. against 'miscalculation', threatens retaliation

Deal St: Cognizant inks over $1bn contract with Novartis

Use of state power against Opposition shrinks democratic space, says Ashwani Kumar

Former Union Minister says there is a discernible drift today towards a muscular state at the expense of a constitutional one

German Chancellor arrives in India: Merz begins first official visit; talks with PM Modi focus on trade and defence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a two-day visit to India, meeting PM Modi in Ahmedabad. Their agenda includes visiting Sabarmati Ashram an

Q3 earnings, inflation, global trends key drivers for markets this week

New Delhi, Jan 11: In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets are expected to track Q3 corporate earnings from several blue-chip firms, includin

Indias rice exports jump 19.4 pc after curbs lifted

New Delhi, Jan 11: Indias rice exports rose sharply by 19.4 per cent last year to reach the second-highest level on record, after the government

J&K UT Gymnastics Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 11: The J&K UT Gymnastics Championship concluded at the Gymnastics Hall, MA Stadium, here today with im

Rana holds mega outreach with OBC, ST, SC communities

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 11: In a significant initiative aimed at deepening the democratic engagement and advancing the constitutional

Freezing temperatures in Rajasthan as winter chill grips north India, cold wave hits Delhi

NEW DELHI, Jan 11 : The intense cold sweeping through north India tightened its grip further on Sunday, with parts of Rajasthan experiencing sub-

CM unveils Handicrafts & Handloom Deptts Calendar 2026

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the Handicrafts and Handloom Departments Calendar 2026, a v

Speaker meets CM; budget date, other issues of Assembly session discussed

Paperless project to be delayed, may be implemented partially *Double sittings if business is more: Rather Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 11: Legislat

Shutdown in Assams Kokrajhar over rape of mentally-challenged woman, govt appeals for calm

KOKRAJHAR, Jan 11 : Normal life was disrupted on Sunday in Assams Kokrajhar district, where a bandh was called to protest the alleged rape of a m

BJP pays glowing tribute to Praja Parishad agitation martyrs

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 11: Remembering the supreme sacrifices of Bhikham Singh and Bihari Lal, on their martyrdom day, who laid down

Congress distances itself from arrested MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

THRIUVANTAPURAM, Jan 11: The Congress on Sunday distanced itself from MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested in a sexual assault case, stating

Adokona napsrukbagipa Bangladeshi rangoniko gong 20k-30k tangkarangko raenga: Lahkmen Rymbui

SHILLONG: Bangladesh asongoni India ona napsrukbaenggipa-oniko komibeoba uamangko napsrukbana dakchakenggipa manderang sakprako gong hajal 20 ba

Hemant Soren cherishes memories of late Shibu Soren on 82ndbirth anniversary

Remembering his father who passed away last year on August 4, Mr. Soren said that though he is not present but his contribution, sacrifice, dedic

Tura bajaro chaani ringani aro mesurangko dam bate palengako nirokange mikrakatanga

TURA: Sonibaro Tura Bajar jolo Alu, Rasin, Baringbelat una agreba dingtang dingtang chaani ringani bosturangko dongimin dam ba palrongbewalna bat

Niam gri chalaienggipa quarry-rangko chipatchina Tura MDC dabia

TURA: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolo niam gri chalaienggipa roong quarry-ko chipatna gita kam kaenggipa ACHIK dolni memb

Adoko bostu salgipa rel garirangko nangenga: Pala

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko bostu salgipa rel garirang dongkujani aselsa nangchongmotgipa bosturangni dam rakbatenga ine Meghalaya Pradesh Congress

Rajabala-o asel onganiko dingtang dingtang dolrang jegalata

TURA: Reanggipa Sukrobar attamchibara, West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolo, niam gri chalaienggipa roong quarry-ko nieani jaman rebapilengmiting som

Education Dept-ni uiataniko Bajengdoba-ni NGO-rang jegala

TURA: Reanggipa January-ni 2 tariko, Education Department-ni songbadrango uiataniko onaniara, Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE)-ni bilr

Cong pays floral tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 11: The Congress Party today paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister of India, Late Lal Bahadur Shastri,

Rajabala-o asel onganiko UDP-ba jegala

TURA: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko masina mangijagipa manderangni chadrapanichi, chadrap

Indore diarrhoea deaths: Blindspotting in Indias cleanest city

Contaminated drinking water, supplied through government-laid pipelines, led to a diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, killing at least 8 and affecting

India calls for global cooperation to help developing nations scale up renewable energy capacity

NEW DELHI, Jan 11 : Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday called for international cooperation to support developing countries in scaling up ren

The Global Consequences of the Precedent Set in Venezuela

BS DARA bsdara@gmail.com The United States has taken an extraordinary step by capturing Venezuelas sitting leader, Nicolas Maduro, through a dir

Nepal Prez calls for safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity on National Unity Day

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday called for safeguarding national independence, sovereignty and territorial integri

IT ministry takes up communications device safety issue; mobile phone players say routine consultation

NEW DELHI, Jan 11 : The IT and electronics ministry has taken over discussions on safety standards in mobile phones and other communication devic

Chinese researchers develop smart eyes for grazing robots

BEIJING, Jan 11 : Chinese scientists have successfully developed a lightweight model for beef cattle behavior recognition from quadruped robot vi

Rare visits do not amount to shared conjugal life: HC

NATO talks on deterring Russian activity around Greenland business as usual, says U.K.

Reports said military chiefs from Britain and other European countries were drawing up plans for a possible NATO mission in Greenland, which Dona

Darjeeling singer Prashant Tamang dies of cardiac arrest

Bhopal court rules in favour of Saif & family in land case

14-year-old girl gang-raped by 4 minors in Puducherry

I don't use mobile, internet for day-to-day work: NSA

Suspected Pakistan drones seen hovering over areas along LoC, IB; search ops launched in three J&K districts

All the flying objects came from the Pakistan side, and returned after hovering over Indian territory for few minutes, officials said

BJP putting pressure on censor board: DMK's TKS Elangovan on delay in release of Vijay's film

The BJP is delaying the release of the movie Jana Nayagan with censorship objections. Normally, the censor process is completed within 2-3 days,

A hundred years ago | Important archaeological finds

Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona edges Real Madrid in heated final, Raphinha scores twice

Three goals scored in first-half stoppage time; Barcelona's De Jong sent off just before fulltime

Why is Hardik Pandya missing from Indias ODI squad vs NZ?

Mumbai, Jan 11: Hardik Pandyas absence from Indias ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series has raised eyebrows, especially after his busy r

Fastest to 28,000: Kohli surpasses Sangakkara on all-time run list

Vadodara, Jan 11: Virat Kohli etched another historic chapter into his glittering career on Sunday, becoming the fastest player to breach 28,000

Kallis, Boucher back Rohit, Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup

Paarl, Jan 11: Two of South Africas modern greats Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher have thrown their weight behind Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma

Jurel replaces injured Pant in Indias ODI squad for NZ series

Vadodara, Jan 11: Dhruv Jurel on Sunday replaced an injured Rishabh Pant in Indias ODI squad for the three-match series against New Zealand. Jure