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CUKs language lab emerges as key platform for strengthening English skills among rural students in Karnataka

Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) follows a learner-centric and need-based approach, first identifying gaps in students language skills

Mamata protest in Kolkata LIVE: West Bengal CM to take to streets against ED raids on I-PAC office

ED officials raided the house of Pratik Jain, chief of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) on Thursday

Sindhu Advances to Malaysia Open Semis After Yamaguchi Retires

Sindhu took the opening game 21-11 before the three-time world champion and third seed Yamaguchi, who was wearing a knee brace, decided to pull o

Rupee falls 7 paise to 89.97 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.88 against the U.S. dollar before slipping to 89.97, down 7 paise from its previous clo

The Hindu Group signs MoU with RV Institute of Technology and Management in Bengaluru

Citing the Go Change the World motive, college Principal Nagashettappa Biradar emphasised carrying this vision forward by empowering students to

India-US trade deal not done as PM Modi did not call Trump, claims United States Commerce Secy

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed that a stalled India-US trade deal was due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi not calling President Don

Farah Khan turns 61: A look at 5 lesser-known facts about the choreographer-turned-director

Bollywood choreographer and director Farah Khan turns 61 today. Known for her candid personality and multi-talented career, she has worked with B

Protests erupt in Irans capital after exiled princes call

Dubai: People in Irans capital shouted from their homes and rallied in the street Thursday night after a call by the countrys exiled crown prince

Delhi reels under biting cold as mercury plunges to season's lowest at 4.6 C

Station-wise data showed that Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 4.6 Celsius, 2.3 Celsius below the seasonal normal, while Palam logged

Iran protests: Who is exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, son of last Shah, ousted in 1979 by Khomeini, now drawing huge support

Who is Reza Pahalavi: Tens of thousands of Iranians heeded exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's call to protest the clerical leadership, filling st

Not Afraid, I Have Been Dead For 47 Years: Iran Woman's Bloody Protest

As Iran intensified efforts to crack down on anti-government protests, a video of an elderly woman protestor defying the Islamic regime went vira

I-PAC raid: Sibal says only SC can rein in ED

Enforcement Directorate raids on I-PAC in Kolkata have ignited a political firestorm. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged central agency overr

I-PAC raid: Delhi Police detain TMC MP Mahua Moitra, others as they protest outside HM Amit Shahs office

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and colleagues were detained by Delhi Police during a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's office.

Hyderabad police recovers Rs 72.36 lakh stolen via cybercrime

Hyderabad: The Cybercrime unit of the Hyderabad police registered 144 cases in December 2025 and recovered Rs 72,36,067. The zonal cyber cells re

UPA govt brought amendments to UAPA: Owaisi blames Congress for prolonged detention of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM chief, has strongly criticized the Congress party. He alleges that amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for attack on Kabaddi League promoter in Canada

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed an attack on a Kabaddi promoter in Canada. This comes as India successfully brought back a fugitive linked

Rupee Falls 7 Paise to 89.97 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.88 against the US dollar before slipping to 89.97, down 7 paise from its previous close

DeepSeeks AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies

Delhi Police arrests another accused in Turkman Gate stone-pelting case

Delhi Police has apprehended a 12th individual in connection with the Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident. Security measures have been significan

Amid Hindi Imposition Row, Karnataka vs Kerala Over Mandatory Malayalam

Kerala government's move to make Malayalam the compulsory first language in schools located in border areas with Karnataka has drawn strong objec

Justice Mahesh Sonak sworn in as Jharkhand HC Chief Justice

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak took oath as the new Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oa

Trump Administration announces new DOJ unit to combat fraud

Responding to a surge in fraudulent actions, the United States Department of Justice is introducing a specialized division tasked with tackling t

NSE & IGX To Launch Indian Natural Gas Futures Contract

The proposed futures contract will provide market participants with a transparent, efficient and robust risk management tool aligned to Indias ev

Cold wave continues in Delhi as AQI remains in 'poor' category; rain lashes parts of capital

Several areas witnessed a sharp decline in air quality. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 385, placing it in the 'very poor' category

All About Jonathan Ross, Iraq War Veteran Who Shot 37-Year-Old Mother In US

The federal agent who shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis is an Iraq War veteran who has served for nearly two decades in the Border Patrol a

US Willing To Sell Venezuelan Oil To India? What White House Official Said

The Donald Trump administration in the United States is reportedly willing to sell Venezuelan oil to India under a new US-controlled framework, a

Protesters, US law enforcers clash after immigration agent kills woman

Protesters clashed with law enforcement in Minneapolis Thursday after the fatal shooting of a US woman further deepened the divide over President

Exceptional heatwave puts Australias southeast on high fire alert, pushes temperatures above 40C

Southeastern Australia is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40C, triggering extreme bushfire risk and straining emergenc

After Minneapolis ICE shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooter

The victim of Wednesday's shooting, identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, was hit at point-blank range as she apparently tried to drive aw

Mahindra & Mahindras Group HR president Ruzbeh Irani to retire; Rohit Thakur named successor

Mahindra & Mahindra announces a significant leadership transition in its human resources division. Rohit Thakur will assume the role of Group Chi

Drinking water supply to be disrupted in several Hyderabad areas for 36 hours

Hyderabad: Residents in several parts of Hyderabad are set to face a 36-hour disruption in drinking water supply from Saturday, January 10. The d

Bengal Governor Gets Threat Email Day After High Drama Linked To Coal Smuggling Scam

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has received an email threatening to last him, after which the authorities tightened security at his officia

Intense Coldwave Persists Across Telangana; Kohir Records 6.6C

Hyderabad and several districts shiver as coldwave to continue for 36 more hours before relief

The origin of the traffic light countdown timers

Tracing the evolution of automatic timers that control traffic lights on a citys roads

Tamil Nadu rain: Why is the southern state receiving heavy showers in January? Check IMD forecast, reason and more

Tamil Nadu rain: Even as North India freezes due to dense fog conditions, Tamil Nadu is experiencing heavy rainfall from Thursday with widespread

Now, vehicle owners neednt take vehicles to RTA offices for registration

As per the new stipulation, vehicle buyers will no longer be required to take their new vehicles to RTOs for inspection as part of the registrati

Oscars 2025: Indias Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great Join Eligible Films for Best Picture Race

The film also stars Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, and Karan Tacker in key roles.

Elon Musk's xAI quarterly net loss widens to $1.46 billion: Report

xAI spent $7.8 billion in cash in the first nine months of the year, according to the report

Maharashtra civic polls holiday: Check Mumbai, Pune and other 27 cities where schools, colleges, offices will be closed

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has declared January 15 a public holiday in 29 municipal corporation areas due to upcoming civic electi

Motivational quote of the day by Warren Buffett: Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful

Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on December 31. This marks the end of a six-decade era. He transformed a textile compan

India's Oscars chance gets a boost: Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, Anupam Khers Tanvi enter Best Picture list

Two Indian films, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and Tanvi The Great, have officially qualified for the Best Picture race at the 98th Academy Award

Priyanka Gandhi demands probe into 'negligence' at medical college in Kerala

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged a fair investigation into an alleged medical lapse at Wayanad Government Medical College, where a piece of cloth

Study Reveals A New Sound Therapy Could Offer Hope In Alzheimer's Treatment

This study builds upon previous research on 40 Hz frequencies, known as gamma waves.

Kyrgios wont play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennis

Multiple wrist and knee surgeries have limited Kyrgios to just seven singles tour matches over the past three years, with his ranking sinking to

Venezuela Frees Ex-Presidential Candidate in 'Large' Prisoner Release

The releases are the first since Maduro's former deputy Delcy Rodriguez took over, with the backing of President Donald Trump, who says he is con

Five states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds

Attorneys general from five Democratic-led states have sued the Trump administration, calling its freeze on billions in public benefit funding an

BJPs alliance with AIMIM, Congress shameful display of hypocrisy: Shiv Sena UBT

Mumbai: Amid ongoing election activity in the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) has launch

Bun from the past

Arjun and grandpa went to pick up buns from Mrs. DSouzas baker but ...

Iran Protests: From 1979 Islamic Revolution to the current rial crisis, a look at Irans long history of street protests

Iran has again cut internet and phone services as protests surge across the nation. Demonstrators are responding to calls for action, with market

Stone Pelting, Tear Gas: What Unfolded During the Turkman Gate Demolition Drive

The police arrested five people in connection to the stone pelting that happened amid the demolition process.

TANUVAS probes deaths of crows reported in southern parts of city

Govt appoints IPS officer Anand Swaroop as Special Secretary (Internal Security) at MHA

Anand Swaroop, a senior IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Special Secretary (Internal Security). He will take over from Praveen Vashista

Reliance Industries would consider buying Venezuelan oil if allowed

State-run refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp will also consider buying Venezuelan oil if sales are allowed to non-U.S. compani

High Court verdict in plea over Telangana DGP appointment today

On October 10, city-based social activist T. Dhangopal Rao filed a writ petition challenging the appointment of IPS officer B. Shivadhar Reddy as

Delhi weather alert: Why is the national capital freezing under icy cold wave and how long will chilly conditions last? Here's what IMD says

Delhi weather update: Delhi is experiencing chilly cold weather conditions and dense fog for the past few days due to northwesterly winds. The IM

US Vice President on ICE Killing: Tragedy of her own making

Washington: Vice President J D Vance has blamed a federal immigration officers fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on a left-wing network, Demo

Pakistan announces protection unit for Chinese nationals working on CPEC

Pakistan has established a Special Protection Unit (SPU) to exclusively guard Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects, following a series of a

Glencore and Rio Tinto hold buyout talks to create $207 billion mega-miner

Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early buyout talks that could create the world's largest mining company, with a combined market value nearing $207

Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Air quality remains ' very poor', AQI reaches..., IMD issues yellow alert for fog; flight operations disrupted

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Friday with an AQI of 318, as pollution levels rose across several areas. Cold wave c

Supreme Court sets aside A.P. HC order quashing FIRs filed by ACB

The apex court directs the accused public servants to cooperate for the speedy conclusion of the probe

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to withdraw Malayalam Bhasha Bill 2025

The Karnataka Border Area Development Authority petitioned Kerala Government on Wednesday urging him to reject the bill; Karnataka government fea

Turkman Gate violence: 5 sent to 13-day judicial custody, 6 more arrested, DP releases Jan 6 video

Hyderabad: Two held for illegal extraction of sheep, goat blood

Hyderabad: Two persons were apprehended here in connection with a case registered over the illegal extraction and sale of sheep and goat blood, p

Pakistan to take up with India any development activity in violation of IWT: Foreign Office

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi also said that the IWT remains a binding international instrument and there is no provision for abeyanc

US Federal Agents Shoot, Wound Two People in Portland: Police

The shooting came the day after a masked ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, sparking widespread anger over the increasingly milita

Iran protests: Death toll rises to 42 amid internet and phone blackout

Iran's government imposed an internet and phone blackout Thursday night. This followed protests called by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. Demon

Internet blackout in Iran: Nationwide SHUT DOWN of internet, telephone calls amid escalating protests against Islamic government

Iran is experiencing a nationwide internet blackout on Thursday night amid escalating protests and demonstrations against islamic government over

Three Killed in Miryalaguda Road Accident

The mishap occurred when a DCM vehicle rammed into a lorry while negotiating a curve on the bypass road.

Nick Kyrgios To Play Doubles Only at Australian Open

made his comeback after an injury-ravaged three years at the Brisbane International this week, but lost in the opening round 6-3, 6-4 to American

Days after abduction of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump's BIG statement on international laws says, 'I don't need...'

Donald Trump told the New York Times that his own judgment, not international law, limits US power. He spoke on NATO, Greenland ownership, Europe

The Guerilla Open Access Movement: How Aaron Swartz changed the way we think about piracy

American technologist Aaron Swartz shaped much of the web as you know it today, but died at a young age under tragic circumstances

Anti-Khamenei Protests Intensify In Iran, Exiled Prince Gives Rallying Cry

The protests against Iran's Islamic regime, led by Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, have intensified in Tehran.

2.85 crore fraud reported at TANUVAS; Avadi CCB investigates

Iran Protests Live News Updates: At least 42 dead as protests intensify, regime brings nationwide internet blackout into force

Trump Says US Will Hit Iran 'Very Hard' If Protesters Are Killed

Local media and official statements have reported at least 21 people, including security forces, have died since the unrest began in late Decembe

Scientists Discover A Hidden Deep-Sea World Beneath The Arctic Ocean

The organisms living here survive without sunlight and rely on chemical energy.

US ready to give India access to Venezuelan oil: White House

Washington: The White House is prepared to allow India to buy Venezuelan oil under a new US-controlled framework, according to a senior administr

Nationwide Internet Blackout Reported in Iran as Protests Persist

Witnesses in the capital Tehran and major cities of Mashhad and Isfahan told Reuters that protesters gathered again in the streets on Thursday, c

Cab Driver Flees With Passenger's Valuables Worth Over Rs 20 Lakh, Arrested

The Commissionerate Police on Thursday arrested an Ola cab driver on charges of fleeing with valuables worth over Rs 20 lakh belonging to a passe

Every open space for sports activity must be safeguarded

Let this ground see football, hockey and cricket thrive and the ground remain open to those who used it earlier, even if management changes, with

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India in February for AI Impact Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron announced his upcoming visit to India next month. This visit follows the successful AI Summit held in Paris. Ind

Chennai weather: IMD expects rains, thunderstorms; Check forecast for January 9 and weekend

Chennai anticipates partly cloudy skies with chances of rain and thundershowers, with temperatures ranging from 24C to 28C. A low-pressure area o

Delhi, Noida and Gurugram weather: Rains add to winter chill as national capital continues to shiver amid dense fog, Delhi Airport issues advisory. Check IMD forecast

The residents of Delhi woke up to rain on early Friday morning, further intensifying the chilly weather conditions in the national capital. The I

Shut up, its getting awkward now!

We on social media love having an opinion on every little burning issue. But maybe, we shouldnt. Sometimes, its more prudent, and responsible, to

Denmark, Greenland envoys meet White House officials over Trump's call for 'takeover'

The envoys have also held a series of meetings this week with American lawmakers as they look to enlist help in persuading Mr. Trump to back off

The Pitt season 2 release date, what time it comes out tonight, and where to watch

The Pitt Season 2 returns on HBO Max with more real-time ER drama. The story follows doctors and nurses during one long hospital shift set months

How Trump's Venezuela Move Puts China's Oil Supply Chain At Risk

When it comes to claiming that Venezuelan oil is now under his control, President Donald Trump is mincing no words. But no small part of that oil

High Court: Neighbour cant be dragged into dowry case

Online grocers and their picky customers; Good Monk rethinks nutrition

A shift in consumer mindset has prompted a host of players to launch premium offerings. Good Monk offers tasteless powders that blend into daily

Public must act to ensure water is clean: BJP MP