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IMF Raises Indias Growth Forecast to 7.3% for FY26

New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised Indias economic growth projection to 7.3 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year,

Defeated them in court today, will trounce BJP in polls: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on SC's SIR order

The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to publish names of voters facing scrutiny over enumeration forms. This move is seen as a s

Goodbye VCRs, hello OTT: Indias inflation basket prepares for a reset

India's inflation gauge is undergoing a significant overhaul, phasing out outdated items like VCRs and introducing modern essentials such as smar

Kashmiri Pandits Always Welcome Home: Farooq Abdullah As Community Observes 36th Exodus Day In Jammu

Jammu, Jan 19: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes in the V

Renovation work at Madurai Meenakshi Temple progressing at brisk pace

About 90% of the major renovation tasks are nearing completion ahead of the upcoming kumbabhishekam

How a rare Congress contest made Indira Gandhi PM in 1966

On January 19, 1966, Indira Gandhi became India's first woman Prime Minister. She won a leadership contest within the Congress Parliamentary Part

'Approach Centre': Court Dismisses Humayun Kabir's Plea For Z Plus Security

The Calcutta High Court on Monday refused to entertain the plea by suspended Trinamool Congress legislator and founder of newly-floated Janata Un

IMF Raises India's GDP Growth Projection to 7.3 pc for FY26

The agency has also revised India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 6.4 per cent for fiscal year 2026-27 beginning April 1, 2026,

Ladakh Administration Deputes 18 Officers For Republic Day Celebrations

Leh, Jan 19: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has deputed 18 officers for duty in connection with the Republic Day celebration

How many people may be made jobless by the AI? Goldman Sachs warns dire consequences

AI's rapid use has steadily reshaped employment across many industries, prompting companies to restructure their workforces, leading to large?sca

What Is Nipah Virus? Is It Similar To Covid-19? Explained

Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or

IMF raises India's FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%

India's economic growth is projected to be robust. The International Monetary Fund has increased its forecast for India's FY26 growth to 7.3 perc

Reorganisation of Telangana districts unlikely soon; Census division freezes jurisdictional and other administrative changes

Let Greenland decide its future!: UK PM Starmer slams US tariff threat on allies as completely wrong

Dal Lakes Shikara on Yamuna? Delhi is planning a Rs 4-crore traditional Kashmiri houseboat at this location

The Delhi Development Authority is introducing a unique Rs 4-crore houseboat attraction to Baansera Park, designed like traditional Kashmiri boat

SIR: SC directs EC to display names of persons on logical discrepancies list at gram panchayat bhavans in WB

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission (EC) on Monday to display the names of those on the logical discrepancies l

What About Father's Polo Horses?: Sunjay Kapur's Children Ask Stepmother

The sordid family drama and courtroom scrap between the children of actor Karisma Kapoor and their stepmother Priya Kapur - over the Rs 30,000 cr

Siddaramaiah seeks clarification from Minister Thimmapur over excise scam in Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought clarification from the minister as the controversy threatens to overshadow the upcoming special legislativ

ICAI CA Intermediate Exams 2026: Auditing And Ethics Exam New Dates Announced, Check Here

ICA I CA Inter Exams 2026: The CA Intermediate Group II Paper 5 exam will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM at previously assigned centers, with admit ca

All Maoists neutralised in Bijapur encounter identified, arms recovered

In a two-day operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, security forces killed six Maoists, including four women, and recovered weapons, explosives, and

Kuki-Zo Communities Hold Candlelight Vigil for Deceased Gang Rape Victim

The Kuki organisations allege lack of action against the perpetrators and renewed their demand for a separate administration

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues

At the close, the Sensex ended at 83,246.18, down 324.17 points or 0.39 per cent. The Nifty settled at 25,585.5, falling 108.85 points or 0.42 pe

J-K: Indian Army jawan killed in encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar, operation ongoing

Havildar Gajendra Singh was killed in action in Singpura area during the operation, dubbed TRASHI-I, the Indian Army said in a statement. A gunfi

Netanyahu urged Trump not to attack Iran over Israels defense gaps: Reports

Washington, Jan 19 : Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump last week not to carry out a strike on Iran, arguing that

Earthquake Jolts Ladakh

On Monday, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Leh district in Ladakh at 11:51 am.

Engineering AI for 3 Billion Users: How to Use AI to Build a Next-Gen Personalisation Architecture

Software Engineer Satyashil Awadhare, one of 350 Elite CTAs worldwide, explains how AI-native platforms save 10,000+ hours and millions in revenu

Starmer says Trumps Greenland tariff threat completely wrong and a trade war in no ones interest

London, Jan 19 : British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that US President Donald Trumps threat of tariffs against allies over Greenland

Trade War Over Greenland In No One's Interest: UK PM Keir Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a rade war is in no one's interest on Monday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit Britain and Europ

When will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma next play for India after New Zealand ODI series?

After the ODI series against New Zealand, fans are eager to know when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will next play for India. A look at Team India

Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on line

Hanoi, Jan 19 : Vietnams most important political conclave began Monday, as the ruling Communist Party convened to decide the countrys leadership

Vande Bharat Sleeper: Higher Penalties for Ticket Cancellations

New Delhi: Cancelling confirmed tickets on newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will now be costlier for passengers, with the Railways noti

Factory explosion in Chinas Inner Mongolia region kills 2 and hospitalises 84

Beijing, Jan 19: Chinese police detained those in charge of a steel factory in the Inner Mongolia region after an explosion on Sunday killed two

Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru women playing 11, pitch report, weather update, live streaming and more

GG W vs RCB W Live Streaming: Gujarat Giants Women will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the 12th WPL 2026 match on January 19 in Vadoda

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance acquires global rights of 4 foreign brands

RCPL has not shared any financial details regarding the acquisition of these four brands.

Telangana HC Continues Interim Protection for KCR, Harish Rao

The bench passed the order after the batch of writ petitions filed by KCR, Harish Rao, former Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar Joshi and senior I

Farooq Abdullah Alleges Hindu-Muslim Divide Created for Elections

In a recent press interaction, Abdullah emphasized the historical choice of Jammu and Kashmir residents to remain with India, highlighting their

Who is Bigg Boss Kannada 12 winner Gilli Nata? Actor-comedian took home Rs 50 lakh prize money, brand new car

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 winner Gilli Nata walked away with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh along with a brand-new Maruti Suzuki car, marking a def

Viral video: Did Turkish actress secretly record SRK in Riyadh?

Hyderabad: An international awards show held in Riyadh recently became a major talking point on social media. What grabbed the internets attentio

Europe has the weapons for Trumps Greenland tariff war

European nations face economic threats from US President Donald Trump over Greenland. Trump proposes tariffs on European imports if countries do

Riches in rags: Indore leprosy-afflicted beggar owns houses, vehicles

Indore: Officials in Indore in Madhya Pradesh were left stunned when an anti-beggary drive led them to a leprosy-afflicted man who has reportedly

Karnataka pushes Beyond Bengaluru growth with 1.93 crore grant to Vertex Managed Workspace in Mangaluru

It is one of thelargest IT Policy grantsissued to anon-Bengaluru workspace operator

First phase of houses for Wayanad landslide survivors to be handed over in February: Kerala Revenue Minister

K. Rajan says the houses, constructed as part of broader township project on Elston Estate near Kalpetta, will be ready for occupation with all r

Tamil Nadu Cop Arrested For Allegedly Filming Woman Colleague In Toilet

A Senior Sub-Inspector of Police has been arrested in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on charges of allegedly attempting to record a woman p

FIR over 'forged letter' in Sonowal's name calling for course correction before Assam polls

A forged letter, purportedly from Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, is circulating online. The letter, which calls for changes before the Assam

Bengaluru Civic Body Polls After May 25 With Ballot Papers: Karnataka EC

The Supreme Court had last week asked the Karnataka government and the state election body to hold Bengaluru local body polls by June 30

Neha Kakkar's net worth revealed as she announces 'break from responsibilities, work' before deleting cryptic note

As Neha Kakkar has been grabbing headlines after her shocking decision of taking a break from her personal and professional life commitments, her

PNB Q3 net profit rises 13 pc to Rs 5,100 cr

New Delhi, Jan 19 : State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday reported a 13 per cent improvement in net profit to Rs 5,100 crore for the t

NIRF: Balancing institutions mission and national priorities

Tech Mahindra shares jump nearly 4 pc after December quarter earnings

New Delhi, Jan 19 : Shares of IT services company Tech Mahindra on Monday climbed nearly 4 per cent after the firm reported a 14.11 per cent jump

100 years of Winne-the-Pooh: What the cuddly teddy bear teaches us about the need to slow down and be gentle

Winnie-the-Pooh, the first collection of stories about a teddy bear and his friends, turns a century. Fans share their memories of the cartoon ch

India likely to enter upper middle-income bracket by 2030: SBI report

New Delhi, Jan 19 : India is set to transition into the upper middle-income country category by 2030, coinciding with its emergence as the worlds

What is the HPV vaccines role in preventing cervical cancer?

The HPV vaccine is not used to cure cancer; it also does not cure HPV if it is present. What it does, is ensure that some of the most detrimental

J&K Woman Officer To Command All-Male CRPF Marching Contingent On Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 19: Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male contingent of her f

Shabaan moon sighted in UAE, countdown to Ramzan 2026 begins

The Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, January 19, announced that the Shabaan moon has been sighted

Revanth Reddy inaugurates renovated SammakkaSaralamma shrine ahead of Medaram Jatara

Tastes Like Childhood: Ex-Google MD's Ice Cream Van Moment In Singapore Wins Hearts

Parminder Singh, former Managing Director at Google, shared a nostalgic moment from his day on X

Narrow escape for RTC bus passengers as driver suffers epileptic fit and bus goes off the road

Seven of the 85 passengers reported injuries as bus ploughs into a field in Vizianagaram district

'Zero percent': Why Nvidia's Jensen Huang, CEO of world's biggest tech company, wants techies to stop coding

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advocates for engineers to delegate routine coding to AI assistants like Cursor, aiming for them to focus solely on groun

Kuvempu University V-C welcomes release of grants, condemns Mysore University V-Cs reaction on the issue

University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath had suggested that Kuvempu University was benefited more by the release of grants

Rani Mukerji interview: Self-preservation is important for an actor

The actor opens up about shooting certain disturbing scenes in Mardaani 3, her thoughts on winning the National Award, how box office reception a

NEET aspirant death case: Congress workers stage protest against Bihar Government

A large number of the Congress workers gathered near the Income Tax Crossing, holding placards and raising slogans against CM Nitish Kumar and th

Rahul Gandhi skips court appearance in defamation case, next hearing on February 20

Rahul Gandhi has been granted a final opportunity to appear in court after missing his scheduled hearing due to prior commitments in Kerala

The Hindu Lit For Life| Books as an escape, and a steadying presence for readers

At The Hindu Lit For Life, readers below the age of 30 tell us about their favourite books, discovering new authors and why they read

IMF Raises India's 2026 Growth Forecast To 7.3%, Cites Strong Momentum

The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for India's economic growth in fiscal 2026 by 0.7 percentage points to 7.3%, citing strong mo

Remarks on Pahalgam attack: Singer Neha Singh Rathore's statement recording deferred

Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore's statement regarding her comments on the Pahalgam terror attack was postponed due to the investigating officer's

Kerala Polls: What Is Vellapally Natesan's and Sukumaran Nair's Endgame

The recent press interactions by prominent Hindu leaders in Kerala, Vellappally Natesan and C Sukumaran Nair, ahead of a much-anticipated legisla

Jews have debt to free Iran, says Arab influencer, draws flak

Egyptian influencer Loay Al Shareef has drawn flak for saying that Jewish people have a debt to free Iran from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame

Hande Erel recording Shah Rukh Khan or her friend Amina Khalil: Fans wage social media war

At the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, Shah Rukh Khan shared the stage with global stars like Millie Bobby Brown and Katy Perry. A viral clip showing

CBSE Board Exams 2026 From February 17: Smart Tips To Score Above 90 Per Cent

CBSE Study Tips 2026: Students should focus on clearing basics, revising class notes, and practising numericals and application-based questions.

Rashmika Mandanna: I am Not a Hero to Take Hefty Paychecks

She always stays connected with her fans and followers, often chatting with them via Instagram.

A.R. Rahman clarifies communal bias comment after backlash, says intentions were misunderstood

Trump Envoy Sidelined at Greenland Dog Race

The dogsled race in Greenland will proceed without US special envoy Jeff Landry, who was disinvited after the KNQK federation deemed the invitati

Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy: Good decision or one taken too early after losses to Australia and New Zealand?

Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy is under scrutiny following defeats to Australia and New Zealand. Was the leadership transition timed right, or has

SIR in Tamil Nadu: Election Commission extends period for filing claims and objections until January 30

The Election Commission has urged eligible citizens to make use of the extended period to submit their claims and objections relating to the elec

Bengaluru civic body polls will be held after May 25 with ballot papers: Karnataka Election Commissioner

Bengaluru city corporation elections are scheduled after May 25. These polls, along with Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections, will use ballot pap

Video: United Airlines Plane Bounces Violently On Runway, Loses Nose Wheel

Footage showed the aircrafts rear landing gear making initial contact with the runway before the plane bounced violently and wiggled from side to

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi calls snap election on Feb. 8 to seek stronger mandate

The country's first woman leader is banking on her high poll numbers to lead the unpopular ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to victory.

Ajay Devgn and Danish Devgns Lens Vault Studios unveil generative AI original Bal Tanhaji

The project is rooted in the legacy of Ajays blockbuster historical film, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

Telangana CM Revanth leaves for World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, January 19, left for Davos to participate in the WEF annual meeting. Reddy, who in

Donald Trump Invites Russia's Putin To Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace meant to oversee governance and reconstructi

Telangana Municipal Elections: Ministers Made In-charges of Constituencies

Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy is in-charge of Malkajgiri constituency, D. Sridhar Babu Chevella, Tummala Nageshwara Rao for Karimnagar Parlia

Sophie Choudry Says Pilates Is More Than Lying On Reformer In Workout Video

With her most recent workout post, Sophie Choudry demonstrates that Pilates is not only about the reformer.

Papa, save me: Father recounts techie son's final call after car plunges into Noida water filled ditch

Rescue efforts by police, fire services, SDRF and NDRF were hampered by darkness, fog, freezing water and dangerous under-construction structures

IMF upgrades outlook for surprisingly resilient world economy to 3.3% growth this year

The global economy is demonstrating unexpected resilience, projected to grow at 3.3% this year, unchanged from 2025, according to the IMF. This s

Wipro shares faces steepest drop since 2024 amid revenue forecast

Wipro faces sharp drop in stock value due to revenue forecast, impacting deal wins and market position.

You will be actors, directors and audience of 'Viksit Bharat,' Navy chief addresses youth

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi called on India's youth to be the driving force for a developed India by 2047. He highlighted their signific

Bhopal gas tragedy victims to get HiroshimaNagasaki-style memorial worth over Rs 1,200 crore after over 40 years

A memorial will be built for the Bhopal gas tragedy victims on the site of the Union Carbide factory that was cleaned of hazardous waste recently

Bengal SIR important, but not being conducted properly: Netaji's grandnephew

Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has voiced strong criticism regarding the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise

Starmer Says Trumps Greenland Tariff Threat is Wrong, Trade War Helps No One

In response to Trump's tariff threats linked to Greenland, Starmer reaffirmed the U.K.'s commitment to its allies and the importance of open comm

Four persons missing near Bhadra canal in Karnataka, search in progress

A woman, her son, daughter and son-in-law had gone to the canal to wash clothes, according to their relatives