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AI in 2025: From Hype to Habit

Dr. Vishal Sharma vishal.sharma@fulbrightmail.org Not long ago, the word Artificial Intelligence (AI) would bring to mind images of sci-fi robot

Ladakh Administration Constitutes Cyber Security Review Committee

Leh, Jan 8: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has constituted a Cyber Security Review Committee to strengthen the overall cyber securi

Steps needed to boost enrolment in government schools in Karnataka: Minister Madhu Bangarappa

The Minister stated that the introduction of LKG and UKG classes, and the launch of bilingual-medium schools had already led to an increase in en

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Live Streaming, Playing XI, players to watch, match info, pitch and weather report

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Playing 11: Melbourne Stars host Sydney Sixers in a Big Bash League 2025-26 encounter at the Melbourne Cricket G

Tamil Nadu unveils Indias first deeptech start-up policy

The Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025-26 has earmarked 100 crore in investments to support 100 start-ups

Air quality improves in city

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The air quality in the national capital showed a slight improvement to settle in the poor category on Thursday morning, accordi

Canadian military veteran alleges fat-shaming and inappropriate conduct by WestJet crew during Christmas Eve flight

A Canadian military veteran alleges a WestJet flight attendant made an inappropriate gesture and comment about his weight just before landing on

Dry January: What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

Participating in Dry January, abstaining from alcohol for a month, can yield measurable health benefits. From better sleep and lower blood pressu

When is Makar Sankranti 2026, January 14 or 15? Check date, auspicious timings, significance of this festival

Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on 14th January. The festival marks the Sun's entry into Capricorn and the start of Uttarayan. Devotees celebrate with

Baseless: Sheikh Hasina Trashes Dhaka's India Claim Over Leader's Murder

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's former prime minister, has addressed the accusation against her Awami League party of orchestrating the killing of Ba

Lakhs In Banned, Foreign Currency Found With Kerala Beggar After Death

A shocking discovery was made in Kerala after a beggar who died after a road accident in Alappuzha was found to be carrying over Rs 4.5 lakh in c

Palaniswami meets Amit Shah, discusses prevailing political situation in Tamil Nadu

The meeting happened on a day when the Dr Anbumani Ramadoss faction of the PMK joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the AIADMK i

Delhi shivers as mercury dips to 5.8C, third lowest this season

The mercury at the citys base station, Safdarjung, dipped to 5.8 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees below the seasonal normal, making it the third lowe

60 booked for attack on AIMIM rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Police have registered a case of rioting and unlawful assembly against nearly 60 individuals for allegedly attacking p

National Shooting Coach Suspended After Sexual Assault Allegation

The girl, who has been training with Bhardwaj since August last year, stated that she was left traumatised by the incident

J&K: Search Operation Resumes in Kathua Forest; One Security Personnel Injured

Jammu, Jan 8: Security forces on Thursday morning resumed a major search operation to track down terrorists hiding in a forest area of Jammu and

900 Karnataka Public Schools planned across State: Minister Madhu Bangarappa

KPS aim to provide education to rural students on par with private schools

Raj Thackeray's Big Warning To 'Marathi Manoos' If BJP Rules Civic Bodies

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that those seeking to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra are in power a

Who Was Renee Nicole Good, Minneapolis Woman Killed By US Immigration Agent

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot dead a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, officials said. Renee Nicole Good, 37, a resi

Marathi manoos will be powerless if BJP controls civic bodies: Raj Thackeray

Mumbai: MNS chief Raj Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that those seeking to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra are in

ED Raids in 6 States in Govt Jobs Scam Case

The Patna office of the ED is conducting searches in Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh

Why Greenland Looks Bigger On The Map Than It Really Is

At first glance, Greenland appears almost as large as the entire continent of Africa on many world maps. In reality, Greenland is about 14 times

YSRCP blames CM Naidu for Polavaram project delay

Amaravati: Senior YSRCP leader A Rambabu has hit back at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of peddling false narrat

Punjab CM Mann slams BJP for targeting Atishi over remarks she never made

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has slammed the BJP for targeting senior AAP leader Atishi for her alleged remarks on Sikh Guru T

Telangana records 205 deceased organ donors in 2025, up from 41 in 2013

Trump withdraws US from over 60 global institutions: Here is the full list

Many of these organisations focus on climate, labor, migration, and other issues the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversit

Bombay High Court to hear PIL alleging mass rejection of BMC poll nominations

The petition alleges a patternfavouringthe ruling party and demands wardwise speaking orders and calls on SEC to restore nominations and bar reje

Fire Breaks Out at Tuni Railway Station in AP, Extinguished

Old station name boards that were replaced with new ones were kept aside on the terrace. They caught (minor) fire and smoke was noticed, followin

Research Associate Vacancy At Asian Development Bank Institute Tokyo

Apply for research associate roles at Asian Development Bank Institute Tokyo office by January 20, 2026, with required economics qualifications.

Modi Launches Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Recalls Temples Resilience

The year-long celebrations mark the resilience of the Indian civilisation, which rebuilt the Somnath temple at Veraval in Gujarat that was ravage

Stranger Things episode 9 on Netflix: Fans of popular sci-fi series go wild as 'conformity gate' theory sparks frenzy online. Here's what happened

Stranger Things episode 9: The rumours surrounding Stranger Things episode 9 on Netflix grew so intense that it crashed Netflix. Rumours went vir

NASA considers rare early ISS crew return due to astronaut's medical issue

NASA is evaluating an early return for the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station. This consideration follows an unspecified medica

Why Flexibility Is Key to Stress-Free Festive Travel

How staying adaptable with dates, routes, and bookings can make festive journeys smoother

US Nearly Triples List Of Countries Whose Citizens Are Subject To Visa Bonds

After latest changes Visa Bond rule applies to 38 countries, most of them in Africa but some in Latin America and Asia.

Yash's Toxic Teaser Out

Toxic' is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

BKT partners all five Womens Premier League teams

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. is the new Official Tyre Partner for all five teams in India's premier women's T20 championship. This partnership supp

ED conducts raids across six states in government jobs scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches across six states in a money laundering investigation. The probe targets a scam involving fake

Bombay High Court restrains Anrose Pharma from using ZEROVOL-P, imposes 15 lakh costs

Court cites risk topublicat large in trademark dispute; orders destruction of infringing goods and imposes exemplary costs

Is The Raja Saab one of Prabhas costliest films? Check budget

Hyderabad: South superstar Prabhas is gearing up for a grand return with The Raja Saab, one of the most awaited Tollywood releases, directed by M

Goods Train Coaches Detach Near Rayadurg in Anantapur District

Railway staff noticed the separation in time and immediately stopped the goods train, preventing any major mishap.

Sheikh Hasina On Why Bangladesh Is Becoming Unsafe For Minorities

Hasina claimed to have worked to curb the emergence of domestic terror units and ensure peaceful coexistence of all religious groups during her r

Special teams to check food adulteration in Hyderabad: Police Commissioner Sajjanar

Quote of the Day by Usman Khawaja: 'I've learned that not everything in life is in our control. I train my best, but then it's all up to Allah, and Allah is the...'

Usman Khawaja, a respected Australian cricketer, has retired after a 15-year career. Born in Pakistan, he became Australia's first Muslim Test cr

Chiranjeevi Extends His Heartfelt Best Wishes to Prabhas Ahead of Sankranthi Clash

The megastar also had high praise for Venkatesh, who appears in a special role in the film

Fake government jobs scam: ED raids multiple locations across six States

Gunfight breaks out between armed groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi

A gunfight erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Thursday morning. Suspected Zeliangrong United Front cadres clashed with Kuki underground g

Liquor Bottles Dumped To Malign Tirumala, 2 Arrested: Police

Tirupati police on Wednesday claimed to have busted an alleged conspiracy aimed at maligning the sanctity of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (

Saudi-led coalition says Yemen separatist leader arrives in Abu Dhabi

The fast-moving crisis in Yemen's south has caused a rift between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, fracturing a coalition headed by Yem

The Dhurandhar Effect: Sara Arjun Claims #1 Spot on IMDbs Trending Celebs

Sara had climbed from the second position the previous week to claim the No. 1 spot this week.

Venkatesh Hopes Fans' Cheers Resonate All the Way to Their Homes

Venkatesh said he was happy to be associated with a strong family drama once again and wished Tollywood continued success.

Who Was Agnivesh Agarwal, Vedanta Chairman's Son Who Died In US

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal's son Agnivesh, 49, died in the US. He sustained injuries after a skiing accident in America and died of a cardiac

US: ICE agent shoots woman dead in Minneapolis, Mayor tells agency to leave

A woman was allegedly shot dead by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis (Minnesota state), in the United States on Wed

Amartya Sen Receives SIR Summons, Poll Official Explains Why

The office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) clarified that SIR hearing summonses to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, cricketer Mohamme

J&K: 4 Injured as Minibus Skids Off Road in Poonch

Poonch, Jan 8: Four persons sustained injuries after a minibus skidded off the road near Chaktroo, close to a police post in Poonch district on T

US in 'dangerous' situation? President Donald Trump eyes for 1.5 trillion USD defense budget in 2027, build 'dream military' due to..., says, 'troubled...'

President Donald Trump has announced that he wants to increase the budget of US army to a staggering $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027, with bud

Anil Kumar Singh Takes Charge as NALCO Director (Commercial)

Prior to joining NALCO, Singh was serving as General Manager (Materials & Contracts) and In-charge (HR) at Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)

BJP MP Says Clean Water 'People's Responsibility' Amid Row Over Indore Deaths

BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil's statement pinning the responsibility of ensuring clean water on citizens has added fire to an ongoing political row tha

Telangana Court Pauses Allotment Of Government Land To Waqf Board

The Telangana High Court has ordered status quo on the state government's decision to allot one acre of government land in Borabanda to the Telan

Census 2027 to begin from April 1 with nationwide house-listing exercise

Self-enumeration option to be available ahead of house-to-house exercise; Lays groundwork for population count scheduled in February 2027

New study probes dark matters interaction with neutrinos

London: Scientists have moved a step closer to solving one of the universes biggest mysteries, with new research suggesting that dark matter and

Artists evoke Sankranti spirit with the show Golden Horizon

Abstract artist Ramani Mylavarapu turns curator for the group show to be held at State Art Gallery, Hyderabad

CMA Foundation December 2025 Results Out, Check Toppers Here

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has declared the CMA Foundation December 2025 exam results. Vidhan Chabra from Jaipur tops with 380 ma

Yash goes bold as Raya in first look for Toxic on his 40th birthday

Mumbai: As rockstar Yash rang in his 40th birthday on Thursday, the makers of his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups marked the occas

Assets of several BMC poll candidates see steep jump post 2017

Mumbai civic poll candidates reveal substantial asset growth. Affidavits show many politicians, including former mayor Kishori Pednekar, have see

UAE recalls some Nestle infant formula products

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal renews promise to give back 75% of his wealth to society after son's death

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has reaffirmed his pledge to donate over 75% of his wealth to society following the sudden death of his son, Agnive

SEBI alleges Bank of America breached insider trading rules in 2024 deal

The SEBI notice followed its investigation into the conduct of BofAs domestic securities unit in managing a March 2024 stock sale of Aditya Birla

China hacked email systems of US congressional committee staff: Report

China accessed email systems used by some staffers on the House China committee as well as aides on the foreign affairs committee, intelligence c

Who is Ankush Bharadwaj? National shooting coach suspended over sexual assault allegations by 'minor'

A national shooting coach has been suspended after Haryana Police booked him under POCSO for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old national

China asks tech firms to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips: Report

Nvidia has been caught between Washington and Beijing, as the United States tightens controls on exports of advanced semiconductors used in AI

Sabalenka to skip events in 2026 to prioritise her health

Top players are obliged to compete in all four Grand Slams, 10 WTA 1000 tournaments and six WTA 500 events under WTA rules, with the punishment f

Arm launches 'Physical AI' unit, joining rush to robotics by tech and automakers

Arm Holdings has reorganised the company to create a Physical AI unit to expand its presence in the robotics market, company executives told Reut

Kavitha-led Telangana Jagruthi to form committees, go independent

Hyderabad: The K Kavitha-led Telangana Jagruthi is reportedly on course to become an independent political organisation. The ex-Bharat Rashtra Sa

A guide to workshops at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026

Learn to identify deep fake, take a tour of the fascinating world of the Tamil-Brahmi script, understand investments, and write your own play at

Russian tourists, shunned by much of the world over Ukraine war, find a sunny sanctuary

The European Union in November decided to stop issuing Russian tourist visas that allow for multiple visits and mandated tighter scrutiny of all

A majority of Venezuelans struggle to pay for food, poll shows

A recent Gallup poll revealed that a majority of Venezuelans struggled to afford food and had unstable work last year, with even wealthier househ

Unemployed protest near Hyderabad metro station for job calendar

Hyderabad: Unemployed individuals staged a sit-in protest near the Dilshuknagar metro station in Hyderabad demanding the Telangana government rel

Nita Ambani stuns in traditional peacock blue Banarasi saree paired at Mumbai fashion gala, see viral pics

Nita Ambani looked graceful in a peacock blue Banarasi silk saree with gold jewellery, subtle makeup, and a simple hairstyle, perfectly blending

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Vijay's Rs 500 crore film 'Jana Nayagan' release postponed reason: Why has the political drama landed in a trouble and is the new date out?

The release of actor-politician Vijay's movie 'Jana Nayagan' has been postponed, leaving the fans heartbroken. The Madras High Court had reserved

Love Is Blind Returns for Season 10, Check Out Premiere Date

Vanessa Lachey, who co-hosts the show with her husband Nick Lachey, noted how much the city influences the season's dynamics.

Toxic first look: Yash gives out perfect mixture of s*x and violence, introduces Raya in style, fans say 'yeh hoga asli Dhurandhar'

Yash, on his 40th birthday, revealed the first look of his upcoming film Toxic, crashing the internet in style. The teaser revealed Yash as Raya

Toxic first look: Yash makes out while unleashing wrath on baddies, introduces Raya in style, fans say 'yeh hoga asli Dhurandhar'

Yash, on his 40th birthday, revealed the first look of his upcoming film Toxic, crashing the internet in style. The teaser revealed Yash as Raya

Quote of the day by Michael Jackson: 'The greatest education in the world is watching...'

Quote of the day by Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, inspired millions with his wisdom. His quote, 'The greatest education in t

Nine Students Injured as School Bus Hit by Lorry Near Palamaner

The bus belonged to the Kinder Care Divyangula Trust school and was carrying students who were returning after completing medical check-ups in Be

Salcomps Debut on CES 2026

Toxic teaser: Yash makes a stylish and explosive entry as Raya

The teaser for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups promises a wild ride, with Yash appearing as the cool and mysterious Raya in the Geetu Mohandas

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort: The Ultimate Family-Friendly Destination in 2026

Trump backs Russia sanctions bill: 500% tariffs on India, China, Brazil for buying Russian oil

Usman Khawaja farewell turns emotional as wife Rachel breaks down in tears in final Test

Usman Khawaja played his final Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. His wife Rachel was overcome with emotion watching from the stands. Khawa