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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

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.

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

High Court: Neighbour cant be dragged into dowry case

Public must act to ensure water is clean: BJP MP

Amit Shah Chairs Security Review Meeting On Jammu And Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said counter- terror operations targeting terrorist infrastructure and terror financing must continue i

Russia bombards Kyiv after rejecting peacekeeping plan

Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people and wounded 13, damaging apartment buildings. A medic was also killed responding to a drone

What to know about the protests shaking Iran as government shuts down internet and phone networks

Nationwide protests fueled by Iran's economic crisis and a devalued currency are intensifying pressure on the theocracy. The government has respo

Rs 2k crore scam during Covid in Rajasthan noon meal scheme

Balika Vadhu Famous in Vietnam? Here's proof

A viral moment captured in a video from Hanoi, Vietnam, is surprising.

3 Indians Among Crew On Board Russian Tanker Seized By US

The Russian Foreign Ministry said information about the Marinera tanker that was seized on Wednesday by the US coastguard in the North Atlantic,

Trump Rules Out Pardon For Sean Diddy Combs

Sean Diddy Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related crimes, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon, but the US pre

Trump lays out a vision of power restrained only by 'my own morality'

President Trump asserted his commander-in-chief powers are limited only by his own morality, dismissing international law and other checks on his

BJP Is Power Hungry, Not Pro-Hindutva, Says Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray has launched a fierce political attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), predicting a grim future fo

Homo Opportunisticus: the making of caste

The beginning of the social system is rooted in political contingencies and economic circumstances, not ideas of purity, pollution or racial diff

Trump to meet top US oil execs after seizing Venezuela leader

President Trump is meeting US oil giants to secure their backing for Venezuela's energy sector, which he aims to control. Washington asserts sign

Telangana land owner on ground, not in official records

Decades-old Sada Bainamas informal, plain-paper land agreements have left over nine lakh farmers in Telangana without titles as procedural hurd

X App Could Be Banned In Britain Over AI Chatbot Row: Report

UK PM Keir Starmer had asked the media regulator Office of Communications (Ofcom) for all options to be on the table after it was found that chil

MBBS status revoked at Katra medical college after NMC inspection

The withdrawal follows weeks of protests by the Sangharsh Samiti, a conglomerate of right-wing organisations backed by the BJP, demanding the can

Venezuela buries soldiers killed in US raid targeting Maduro

Caracas, Jan 8: Venezuelas military held a funeral in Caracas on Wednesday for soldiers killed during a US operation that captured former Preside

ED raids I-PAC office, chief Pratik Jain in West Bengal coal scam case

Searches conducted as part of money laundering probe into alleged multi-crore coal pilferage scam; family alleges theft at home by the probing ag

Tax Rate On Air Purifiers Is Sole Domain Of GST Council: Centre To Court

The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that matters relating to the rate, classification, and reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air

Denmark views US talks as vital dialogue on Greenland

Copenhagen, Jan 8: Denmark has welcomed a US meeting next week to discuss President Donald Trumps renewed interest in Greenland, emphasizing the

Morning Digest: CM Mamata to protest in Kolkata against ED raids on I-PAC office, Internet shutdown in Iran as protests mount; and more

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Trump pulls US from UN agencies, International Solar Alliance

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, Jan 8: President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations, i

Dhaka suspends visa service in India, seeks U.S. visa bond exemption

Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative

Tariffs rescued our economy: Trump hails trade, GDP data in pointed message to US Supreme Court ahead of key ruling

President Trump linked positive economic data, including the lowest trade deficit since 2009 and projected GDP over 5%, to his tariff policy. He

Bdesh: Political killing highlights law and order decline under Yunus

Dhaka, Jan 8: In a chilling incident that underscores the escalating law and order crisis in Bangladesh, a prominent political leader was shot de

Turkman Gate violence: Five sent to judicial custody, six more arrested

The five accused Mohammad Arib, Kashif, Adnan, Mohammad Kaif and Sameer were produced before Judicial Magistrate Pooja Suhag. On Thursday, six

Russia Bombards Kyiv as Ukraine Issues Countrywide Alert

Ukraine's air force warned all of Ukraine is under a missile threat after confirming Russian bombers were airborne

Elon Musk's X is getting banned? THIS country to take big action soon after 'Grok' AI under fire for generating undressed, bikini photos of women, children

Elon Musk's app X could be banned in THIS country amid the row over its Artificial Intelligence 'Grok' undressing women and children in photograp

Pakistan pitches JF-17 fighter jets to Bangladesh during air force talks

Pakistans Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and his Bangladesh counterpart Hasan Mahmood Khan had extensive talks on the procurement of

NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After Astronaut's Medical Issue

The space agency said the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned

Protests spread nationwide across Iran amid economic crisis, say activists

So far, violence around the demonstrations has killed at least 38 people while more than 2200 others have been detained, said the US-based Human

ICE officer shoots woman dead in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown

Minneapolis on edge after woman is fatally shot during immigration enforcement operation, schools shut and protests erupt; Homeland Security Secr

Storm Goretti: Rare red warnings issued as severe winds, snow batter Europe

Severe winds, snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe with the arrival of Storm Goretti on Thursday, prompting forecasters from Britain to

U.S. House passes bill to restore affordable care act health subsidies

The U.S. House has approved a bill to bring back health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. The move aims to reduce rising healthc

Do plants listen to music? How do they respond?

Plants cant only detect vibrations in their environment, they can also alter their behaviour based on the information they receive

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Neige Sinno

Fear, shame, social pressure Sinno on why she took long to report and write the story of sexual abuse by her stepfather

Despite ban, roosterfight arenas being set up for Sankranti festival

Cases will be booked under AP Gaming Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act against those who organise roosterfights, says NTR District Col

Venezuela not 'subjugated' by US: interim president

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez asserted her nation is not subjugated following US President Donald Trump's claim of control. Rodri

Mens HIL: Kalinga Lancers makes it two in a row

PM Modi chairs roundtable with AI startups ahead of February summit

The firms had qualified for the AI Impact Summits which sought submissions from AI firms that could lead real-world impact

Japan household spending unexpectedly picks up, signals steady consumption recovery

Japanese household spending unexpectedly surged 2.9% year-on-year in November, rebounding from a prior decline and defying market forecasts. This

'Nationwide Internet Blackout' In Iran Amid Protests: Report

Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies

Union Minister expresses concern over alarming pollution in Odishas Angul-Talcher region

In separate letters, Mr. Pradhan emphasised on adoption of a mechanised coal transportation system along with advanced dust suppression measures

WRD defers request for Krishna water release as Chennai reservoirs brim

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Satoshi Yagisawa

The Japanese author, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about portraying heavy themes delicately and finding salvation in the work

UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

The United Nations has stated that the United States has a legal duty to pay its dues. This comes after the White House announced it is withdrawi

2 Injured In Shooting By US Federal Immigration Officers: Cops

US federal agents shot and wounded two people in the western city of Portland on Thursday, local police said.

Jharkhand BJP chief accuses Sorens government of robbing the rights of tribals

Babulal Marandi demanded that the Jharkhand government should reconsider the declared rules, otherwise, the BJP will take the matter to the peopl

Kalinga Lancers edge Bengal Tigers 2-1, move to second

MENS HIL CHENNAI, Jan 8: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers registered their second win on the trot, clinching a narrow 2-1 victory against Shrachi Bengal T

Ranchi Royals beat SG Pipers 5-2

WOMENS HIL RANCHI, Jan 8: Lucina von der Heyde and Hannah Cotter netted a brace each as Ranchi Royals outclassed SG Pipers 5-2 in their last matc

Women in Rajasthans Jalore, almost disconnected

A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with outrage. While the village

Trump Says My Own Morality Is Only Restraint On Global Power

US President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that his own morality was the only constraint on his power to order military ac

13 youths from conflict-scarred Manipur get jobs in Japan

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla interacted with them before their departure to work in nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, and other sectors

Boxing: Poonam stuns defending champion Sakshi

GREATER NOIDA, Jan 8: Former Youth World Championships gold medallist Poonam Poonia produced a fearless display to hand defending 54kg champion S

Why childhood hypertension is emerging as a paediatric health challenge

Doctors point out that elevated blood pressure is no longer uncommon in younger age groups and often goes undetected.

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Review of Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures

In his essays, Gopalkrishna Gandhi continues his ethical and intellectual inquiry about Indias past, present and future

Why drinking water right after waking up is more powerful than you think, and the exact amount you should have

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health, and the first glass of water in the morning can make a significant difference. While we sleep,

No supplements needed: 5 easily available foods that help increase vitamin B12 naturally

Vitamin B12 plays a key role in keeping your nerves healthy, supporting red blood cell production and maintaining energy levels. A deficiency can

Galwan back in the limelight

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Salman Khans upcoming movie, Battle of Galwan, the teaser of which was recently released, has brought the infa

FIR against national shooting coach for sexual assault of minor; NRAI suspends him

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: A prominent member of Indias shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been suspended by the national federation after a mi

North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says

The letter was a reply to a letter the Russia President sent earlier

Trump orders $200 billion mortgage bond buy to cut home loan rates

President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower mortgage rates and monthly payments. He said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enou

Elon Musk's X App Could Be Banned In UK Over Grok Sexualised Images: Report

Elon Musk's app X could be banned in Britain amid the row over its Artificial Intelligence 'Grok' undressing women and children in photographs, t

Jaishankar meets French President Emmanuel Macron: EAM conveys PM Modis warm wishes; exchanges views on global issues

Indian national stranded on Yemens island evacuated to Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Jan 8: An Indian national, who was stranded on an island in Yemen for the past few weeks, was evacuated to Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embas

Tribute to Yasho Rajya Lakshmi

Ravi Rohmetra ravirohmetra@gmail.com Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi was a rare blend of grace, compassion, and dignity. Endowed with a charming dis

Can Ban on Social Media work ?

Dr Farooq Peerzada drfarooqpeer@gmail.com As Ciggi companies managed to get by economical truth and did not expose to the public or users that it

BJP planning high-pitched campaign to best DMK in Tamil Nadu

A Constructive Reflection

Strengthening Sports Governance Through Expertise Dr Vikesh Kumar vikesh7772@gmail.com The recent discussion surrounding the selection of the Jam

S Jaishankar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes.

Sangli bank lockers cleaned out

SWAMIH fund completes 61,000 stalled homes by Dec 15

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The SWAMIH Fund, a government-backed stress fund for affordable and mid-income housing, has successfully completed over 61,000

Fed rate cuts expected in 2026 as Congressional Budget Office warns of slower growth and costlier mortgages

The U.S. economy is expected to see lower interest rates but higher borrowing costs ahead. A new CBO report says unemployment may rise before eas

Sensex plunges 780 points amid renewed trade uncertainty

Mumbai, Jan 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Thursday, continuing their weak momentum for the fo

Rupee ends 3 paise lower at 89.90 against USD

Mumbai, Jan 8: The rupee settled 3 paise lower at 89.90 against the US dollar on Thursday, amid sustained outflow of foreign funds and a stronger

A Tragedy of Her Own Making: JD Vance Defends Minneapolis Woman's Killing

Vice President JD Vance blamed a federal immigration officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on a left-wing network, Democrats, the news