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Prabhas Hails Rasha Thadanis Singing Talent Actress Responds

Rasha Thadani recently made her acting debut opposite Ajay Devgns nephew Aaman Devgn in Azaad.

Opinion: Opinion | Trump, Xi, Putin - In The Age Of Strongmen, The Peril For 'Middle Powers'

There is a need for democracies like India, Brazil, Europe and Canada to form new alliances; otherwise, we will have to live in a world dominated

US State Department Releases List Of Gifts From Indian Leaders To US Leaders

Most of the gifts are transferred to US National Archives, report states that non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and US.

Opinion: Opinion | Iran Requires a Regime Change, Just Not The Kind America Wants

Trump's dreams of effecting a regime change in Iran need to be considered along two factors related to the power structures within Iran, both of

Labour Codes to align wage growth with profits: CEA Nageswaran

India's new labour codes are set to boost worker pay and benefits, matching corporate profit increases. This reform aims to share economic gains

February 2026 Calendar: Holidays, tithis, festivals, Shivratri, Ekadashi, Purnima and important dates

February 2026 Calendar with Holidays: February 2026 is packed with significant events, starting with the Union Budget on the 1st, shaping economi

My stand not pro-BJP, but pro-govt or pro-India on certain issues: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 30: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said that his stand on certain issues may have been seen as pro-BJP b

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

Harrisburg (US), Jan 30 : The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharp

Meet Kevin Warsh, Ex-Fed Governor Trump Might Pick For Federal Reserve Chair

Kevin M Warsh is a former member of the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Delhi's water bill surcharge waiver scheme extended till August 15: Minister Parvesh Verma

Since the scheme's rollout, consumers have already availed rebates worth 1,493 crore, and 430 crore has been successfully collected by the Delhi

Man set on fire in Cuddalore district over family dispute

US Senate lines up funding vote as shutdown looms

A US Senate vote on a funding deal nears, aiming to prevent a government shutdown. A shutdown would impact federal services and employees. Democr

US State Department releases list of gifts from Indian leaders to US counterparts

New York, Jan 30 : The US State Department has released a compilation of gifts presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as other Indian

'Maharaja' actor Vijay Sethupathi explains why he still chases money despite over Rs 150 crore net worth, calls it 'basic, like food'

Despite having over Rs 150 crore net worth, actor and producer Vijay Sethupathi, in a candid conversation, has opened up about why he still chase

How ICE Agents Are Using AI-Powered Tools To Track Protesters, Suspects

An official document shows that since spring last year, ICE has relied on an AI-powered system to process information sent to its tip line.

Swiggy shares tumble nearly 8 pc post Q3 numbers

New Delhi, Jan 30 : Shares of food delivery and quick commerce major Swiggy, which owns Instamart, on Friday tumbled nearly 8 per cent after the

Mumbai cab driver held for charging tourist Rs 18k for 400-metre ride

Mumbai: A 50-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly charging a US tourist a whopping Rs 18,000 in what may have been the most expen

ACME Solar Holdings Q3 net profit rises to Rs 114 cr

New Delhi, Jan 30 : ACME Solar Holdings Ltd (ACME Solar) has posted a 1.5 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 114 crore in the Decembe

NTPC Green Energy Q3 net profit dips to Rs 17.32 cr

New Delhi, Jan 30 : NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has posted about a 74 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 17.32 crore in the Decem

Monika Alcobev Partners with Renowned Designer Gaurav Gupta to Celebrate the Launch of his Flagship Store at DLF Emporio

~ 1800 Tequila Serves as the Exclusive Liquor Partner ~

The Top Employers in Asia-Pacific Have Been Announced for 2026

Man arrested for posing as FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione from prison

Brooklyn federal prosecutors on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) accused Mark Anderson, 36, of Mankato, Minnesota, of showing up at the Metropolitan

Amit Shah unveils development projects worth 1,715 crore in Assam

The project will include a three-storey Assembly building, a nine-storey hostel for MLAs, an 800-seat capacity auditorium and a barrack for secur

From Pitch to Home: Haiers Global Champion Tour Hits Bangkok, Showcasing Localized Premium Appliances and Healthy Living

One Kendriya Vidyalaya girl student dies, four students injured in road mishap in Kakinada

The incident occurred while a group of Kendriya Vidyalaya students were on their way to school in the morning

HCLSoftware Tech Trends 2026: AI Autonomy Set to Transform the Self-Driving Enterprise

Nipah virus: Facts, symptoms and current risk levels

Melbourne: An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be

Economic survey flags digital addiction as quiet threat to growth

The Economic Survey 202526 places excessive digital consumption alongside obesity and non-communicable diseases as a structural threat to human-c

T20 World Cup Row Live: Pak Skipper Reveals Plans Revealed Amid Suspense

Pakistan's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: PCB gives biggest hint yet over T20 World Cup 2026 participation.

Tech-Enabled Goods Transportation Services Reduce Logistics Costs for MSMEs: C-DEP-IIT Delhi Study

Salman Khan And Aishwarya Rai Had A 'Violent Love Story', Claims Producer

Salman is a passionate guy, and Aishwarya is a very dignified, respectful person, Shailendra Singh said

Instead Of Bringing Your Family...: Indian-Origin Billionaire On Musk's Abuse

Indian-origin billionaire investor Vinod Khosla has criticised Elon Musk again for seemingly racist statements and involving his family to defend

Aviation, Ports, Shipping On Growth Path, Capacity Gaps Exist: Economic Survey

The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, projects passenger traffic at Indian airports to surge from 412 million in 2024-25

Literature festivals, where stories ignite resistance

With song and dance in the backdrop, this years Jaipur Literature Festival debated serious issues, from wars and tribalism to the march of AI

Tricks for remembering where you put things

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That

MP: BJP functionarys violent assault on woman caught on camera, case filed

Satna: A local functionary of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allegedly assaulted a female beauty parlour owner in Satna district of Madh

Putting livelihoods at the heart of the Union Budget 2026

This Union Budget presents a crucial opportunity to bolster rural livelihoods by supporting crop diversification towards nutrition-rich, climate-

Why some rivers refuse to mix

This phenomenon, observable at various locations, occurs due to differences in temperature, density, and sediment load, which create temporary bo

'Very dangerous for them...': Trump flags risks for UK, Canada in business ties with China

Pak Captain's Strange T20 World Cup Announcement Amid Participation Suspense

Despite there being no confirmation on Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 participation, skipper Salman Ali Agha has shared his batting plans.

Telangana CM completes leadership training at Harvard University

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has successfully completed the six-day leadership programme that he enrolled for at the Kenne

Hockey stalwart Manpreet, two others were dropped due to disciplinary issues: Team sources

New Delhi, Jan 30: Hockey Indias surprising decision to drop three players, including veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, from the list of probabl

Dhurandhar OTT release: Ranveer Singhs film arrives on Netflix

New Delhi: After smashing box office records by earning over Rs 1,000 crore in its theatrical run, Dhurandhar started streaming on Netflix from F

Assam CMs Miya remark sparks row; calls Congress Badan Barphukan, faces backlash

Budget 2026: A make-or-break moment awaits Indias farm policy

Budget 2026 could mark a turning point for Indias agriculture policy as the sector sits at the centre of unresolved IndiaUS trade tensions. With

Jaro Education posts strong Q3 FY26 growth, signals rising demand for new-age skills

The edtech firm reported a strong year-on-year growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by rising demand among working professionals an

Building Collapses in Delhi's Preet Vihar

Firefighters are present at the scene, Delhi Fire Services said

Karnataka min Reddy, Mohandas Pai spat over public transport

Bengaluru: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has defended the state-run public transport system and the governments Shakti scheme amid

Mycelium to Miyawaki forests at India Art Fair 2026

Artists at the 17th edition of India Art Fair are moving away from romanticised nature to highlight the stressed realities of today

Virat Kohlis Instagram Account Restored After Mysterious Disappearance

New Delhi, Jan 30: Indias star cricketer Virat Kohlis Instagram account was restored on Friday morning, ending hours of confusion and speculation

Dell Technologies and NxtGen partner to build Indias largest AI factory

Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA will provide scalable, secure infrastructure for NxtGens AI platform, enabling national-scale AI development. The par

Anti-Terror Ops Intensified in Kishtwar; Mobile Internet Services Remain Suspended

Jammu, Jan 30: Security forces on Friday stepped up anti-terror operations in the snowbound Chatroo area of Kishtwar district to track and elimin

HAL Ties Up With Russia's UAC For SJ-100 Jet, Signs Dhruv NG Helicopter Deal

This underscores Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's plan to sharply scale up its civil aviation footprint, which currently contributes barely five p

Column | Long live the Hollywood bromance

From Damon-Affleck to De Niro-Pesci, male bonding as a trope has always thrived in Hollywood

Heroin worth nearly 2 crore seized, one arrested in Lucknow

The operation was carried out on specific intelligence and also involved the P&I (preventive and intelligence) cell of Barabanki

Economic Survey breaks new ground by putting cities at centre of growth: Anand Mahindra

The Economic Survey's focus on cities as economic engines marks a significant policy shift, according to Anand Mahindra. For the first time, urba

We Never Said Won't Allow Hindi In Tamil Nadu: Minister To NDTV

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa has denied any anti-Hindi narrative in his state but asserted that they oppose the imposition of any lan

UIDAI launches new Aadhaar app; can be used to verify age without oversharing data, IT Secretary says

The age verification under the DPDP Act will also help online platforms in cutting down access to age inappropriate content or products for child

APCR report flags hate politics, violence against Muslims in Uttarakhand

The report says the State has seen a pattern of systemic targeting of Muslims

Differences within Table Tennis Federation of India out in the open

While the Annual General Meeting convened by president Meghana Ahlawat suspended secretary-general Kamlesh Mehta, a Special General Meeting conve

NASA-ISRO Radar Mission Maps Mississippi Delta With Cloud-Piercing Precision

Insights from NISAR are expected to support disaster response, infrastructure monitoring and agricultural management.

From railway platform to Rs 5,000 crore: Thyrocare founder Velumani shares how a Rs 7 train pass changed his life

Dr. A. Velumani, founder of Thyrocare, credits a Rs 7 quarterly train pass for his success. He studied on a railway platform for hours daily due

Caught On Camera: Snow Leopard's High-Risk Hunt In Winter Spiti

The post describes how both the animals reached dangerously close to the edge of the gorge. A single misstep could have sent both animals plungin

Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary: President, PM Modi pay tributes

A two minutes silence was observed by the dignitaries in his memory

'When does this ever stop?': 22-year-old burnt out employee on Reddit says 'I'm tired of this endless-KRA work life, can't keep doing...'

A 22-year-old young employee has vented out the frustration on Reddit about the endless work, targets, KRAs and meetings. In the post, the employ

Air India Orders 30 Boeing Narrowbodies, Converts Part Of Airbus Order To XLRs

Air India on Thursday announced a fresh expansion of its fleet, placing an order for 30 Boeing narrowbody aircraft and converting part of its exi

Kerala Budget 2026-27 is one that seeks fiscal stability amid demographic transition

Buddha's Relics, $100 Million: How India Brought Back Jewels From Hong Kong

Called the Piprahwa Relics, these are an exceptional collection that embodies the legacy of Lord Buddha and signifies a pivotal moment in the jou

Japan's Credit Rating Agency Assigns Landmark Ratings To 3 Adani Companies

Japan Credit Rating Agency has initiated ratings of three Portfolio companies Adani Ports and SEZ, Adani Green Energy Ltd and Adani Energy Solut

Kerala Budget 2026-27: A balanced, realistic and practical Budget

5th T20I IND Vs NZ: Sanju Samson form, Axar Patel fitness key in final day

India prepares for the final T20 against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram. Sanju Samson seeks to regain form at his home ground. Axar Patel's fi

Traffic diversions announced for air show at Begumpet Airport till January 31

Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks

Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious disease

Leprosy-Free India Mission: Government To Ensure Free Screening And Treatment Nationwide

Free diagnosis and multi-drug treatment at public health hospitals is ensuring that India remains leprosy-free, said the government on Friday.

From FASTag Rules To Tobacco Prices: Key Changes Coming Into Effect From February 1

On February 1st, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament.

Watch: The Hindu Editorial | On the rapid expansion of State Development Loans

Data from States like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal shows rising dependence on borrowing even as revenue shares remain under pressure.

Why Thailand will vote to decide a new constitution on February 8

Thai citizens face a crucial referendum on February 8 to determine if a new constitution will replace the current 2017 charter. This vote stems f

17 Injured in Road Accident Near Pendur in NTR Krishna District

Vehicle carrying family returning from Antarvedi temple rams into culvert; three victims critically injured.

Anti-terror operation intensified in J&Ks Kishtwar; mobile internet services remain suspended

Although the terrorists managed to escape taking advantage of thick vegetation and the challenging terrain, the security forces continued their h

'Now Google can help with your Googly': says Sundar Pichai as Gemini collaborates with ICC

Google's Gemini is now analyzing cricket matches. This partnership with the International Cricket Council uses AI to understand live games. Fans

Russia-U.S. nuclear arms control: What is the New START nuclear treaty and why does its expiry matter?

The New START treaty, a key nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States, is nearing its expiration. This pact limits stra

Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race with 'New START treaty'

The United States and Russia stand on the brink of a nuclear arms race. Their final arms control treaty expires soon. Without a deal, long-range

Trump escalates US-Canada trade tensions, threatens Bombardier jets and 50 percent tariffs over aircraft certification dispute

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft and regulatory retaliation against Bombardier jets. This move escalate

No rift with DMK, seat talks soon: TNCC chief

Congress and DMK alliance ties remain strong. Seat-sharing talks will commence within a week. TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai expressed confidence

Gandhi A Way Of Thinking Which Ideology Of Hate Unsuccessfully Tried To Erase: Rahul

New Delhi, Jan 30: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Mahatma Gandhi is not just a person, but a way of thinking that an empire, an ideo

Karnataka Mandates 12 Days Of Menstrual Leave For Women Employees

The Karnataka Education Department has issued a circular on Thursday ordering granting of provision of menstrual leave facility for women governm

Men On Bikes Attack Goa Police Car In Madhya Pradesh To Free Criminal

Personnel of the Goa Police were attacked by a mob in Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur district when a police team had gone to arrest an accused.

Review of filmmaker Cameron Crowes memoir The Uncool

Jerry Maguires director has lived an unbelievable life, and he shares his wide-eyed wonder with readers in his new memoir

Review of We Did Ok, Kid memoir by actor Anthony Hopkins

Hopkins provides an unblinkered look at a phenomenal career, and of making peace, somewhat, with his demons

Asia Society Arts Game Changer Awards | How CAMP is reworking the rules

What does it mean to game change art? This Mumbai studio, on of Asia Society Arts 2026 awardees, shows us through digital archives and surveillan