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State police raid on ED office preplanned: Jharkhand HC

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday observed that the recent police raid on the Enforcement Directorate office here prima facie appears preplanned

Asias Largest Social Investment Conference Urges Global Changemakers to Convene and Set the Impact Agenda for Asia

The AVPN Global Conference 2026 will be held in New Delhi, India for the first time

Telangana government launches Tourism Drone Day programme

Hyderabad: The Telangana Tourism department on Friday, January 16 , launched a two-day Drone Festival at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. The

Jharkhand High Court observes State police raid on ED office pre-planned

The Court ordered the Union Home Secretary to depute CRPF/BSF or any other paramilitary force to provide security to the ED office and its office

Rajya Sabha Privileges panel to examine contempt of House complaint against Mamata Thakur, Mausam Noor

BJPs Laxmikant Bajpai alleges that TMCs Mamata Thakur and former MP Mausam Noor made unparliamentary utterances, created obstructions in the smoo

Woman found dead at Kolkata residence, murder case registered

Our officers visited the hospital and learned from the victim's father that a neighbour, Komal Singh, had informed him that Puspa Kumari was foun

Telangana CM Revanth seeks Sainik Schools, Special Officers to resolve pending issues

Hyundai Motor Group to appoint former head of Tesla's humanoid robot program as adviser

The company expects humanoid robots to become the largest segment of the physical artificial intelligence market, which refers to AI systems embe

Child Sitting in Mother's Lap Killed as Nilgai Jumps Into Moving Car in MP

As their car crossed the Do Khambha area on the Guna bypass, two nilgai suddenly came running onto the road, police said

HJT Shines in Malaysia! Risen Energy Signs New PV Project to Accelerate Layout in Southeast Asia

AI-Generated Clip Viral as Aaj Tak Report on BJPs Probable Loss in Assam Polls

AI-detection tool Deepfake-O-Meter revealed that the clip was created using AI.

Supreme Court Stays Calcutta High Court Verdict Disqualifying Mukul Roy As MLA

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Calcutta High Court verdict disqualifying senior leader Mukul Roy as an MLA of the West Bengal Assembly af

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UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law

United Nations: The United Nations chief lashed out on Thursday, January 15, at countries that violate international law and called the concentra

In Madhya Pradesh, Ladli Behna Costs Soar As State Debt Hits Record Highs

At a state-level Ladli Behna conference, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will oversee the transfer of more than Rs 1,836 crore to the bank accounts of

Chatha Pacha trailer: Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan lead a high-energy wrestling drama

Directed by Adhvaith Nayar, the film also stars Vishak Nair, and Ishan Shoukath in pivotal roles

Betrayal, Brutality, Vulnerability: The Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi Split

A recent threat issued by Goldy Brar to a Gurugram-based businessman ripped open to the facade of the brotherhood between Brar and Lawrence Bishn

Sharwanand, Naveen Polishetty Clash at the Ticket Windows

Despite the presence of big-ticket releases starring Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, new-age actors are also attempting to capitalise on the holiday sea

Docquity Launches Engage, an AI and Insights-Powered HCP Intelligence Engine for the Life Sciences Industry

Hyderabad Drone Festival to showcase races and aerial displays at Gachibowli Stadium on January 16 and 17

An ancient stargazer

More than 300 years old, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur features 19 massive astronomical instruments.

A R Rahmans Candid Remarks on Bollywood Music Spark Discussion

Rahman also touched upon the cultural and linguistic challenges faced by artists from the South.

Telangana Speaker To File Report On BRS MLAs' Disqualification Plea In 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Telangana Assembly speaker to apprise it in two weeks on the status of adjudication of disqualification ple

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Grace Annapurna Studios Celebrations

The couple joined Annapurna Studios employees and their families, upholding ANRs cherished tradition of the Akkineni family personally serving fe

Kerala Student Fined Rs 1 Lakh For Fire-Spitting Car In Bengaluru

Bengaluru Traffic Police stated that public roads are not meant for performing stunts and clarified that modifying a vehicle's exhaust to emit sp

Snapdeal Co-Founder's Post On Hotel Guests Choosing Food Delivery Apps Sparks Discussion

Hotel guests are increasingly preferring the convenience, variety and affordability of food delivery platforms over traditional room service.

PM Modi marks 10 years of Startup India, hails youth-driven innovation and reform-led growth

Hyderabad: Major flyovers will be closed on Shab-e-Meraj night

Hyderabad: All flyovers in Hyderabad, Telangana, with the exception of the Greenlands Flyover, PVNR Expressway, and Langar House Flyovers, will b

Meet Irina Ghose, Microsoft veteran, who joins Anthropic as MD of Claude AI India; Know her education, career and more

Anthropic appoints Irina Ghose as Managing Director for its India office in Bengaluru. A Microsoft veteran, Ghose will lead India operations, sup

Vijay Sethupathis Telugu Debut as a Hero Is Titled Slum Dog

Sharing the first look, the team captioned it: From the slums rises a storm no one can stop. RAW. RUTHLESS. REAL. #PuriSethupathi is #SlumDog 33

Javed Akhtar reveals how his grandmother ended his religious education: 'I wish our leaders had one-tenth of her sensibility'

Stating that secularism can't be taught through crash courses, Javed Akhtar said, Secularism should be a way of life because everyone around you

Rajasthan Man Arrested For Sexually Abusing 2 Daughters In Jodhpur

A man was arrested on Friday for sexually abusing his two daughters, one of them for over 12 years, police said.

Vijay Sethupathi's film with Puri Jagannadh titled 'Slum Dog

Actor Vijay Sethupathis upcoming movie with Puri Jagannadh is currently in the post-production stage

BMC Elections 2026: Why did Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance falter? Did identity politics fail? How can they woo 'Maratha Manoos' now?

The looming defeat in Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 has exposed cracks in the Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance, raising questions about identity politic

Poll Body Gaslighting Citizens: Rahul Gandhi On 'Indelible' Ink Row, BJP Responds

Rahul Gandhi's reaction came after opposition leaders, after voting in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, alleged that the ink mark on

BJP-led Alliance Ahead in Mumbai, Ajit Pawar-Led NCP Relegated in Pune

Going by the trends, the Mahayuti alliance is poised to cross the majority mark of 114 needed to wrest power in the BMC

'Happy Patel': Vir Das' Film is Laugh-Out-Loud Bonkers and So is He

One of the delights of 'Happy Patel' is that it is a comedy that is really only a comedy, writes Sahir Avik D'souza.

High Speed, Local Menu: Peek Inside India's 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains

A landmark chapter for the Indian Railways is set to begin on January 17, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the nation's very first Van

Disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC Seeks Status Report From Telangana Speaker in 2 Weeks

The bench said that it was giving a last opportunity after that consequences will follow and directed that a status report be filed before the ne

PCMC Election Results 2026: Pawars fail to deliver in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune; BJP takes major lead

Day after temple desecration Hyderabad sees communal harmony

Hyderabad: In wake of tensions following the desecration of the Mysamma temple at Puranapul Darwaza in Hyderabads Old City, the Hindu community s

Trump Accepts Nobel Peace Prize Medal From Machado; Nobel Committee Says Prize Non-Transferable

Washington, Jan 16: US President Donald Trump on Thursday accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal presented to him by Venezuelan opposition leader Mar

'Gov Walz fueling violence against ICE agents': Leavitts TORCHES Dems, Media over Minneapolis chaos

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh: School teacher Birendra Kumar Dey's house set on fire in Sylhet district, video circulates on social media, watch

In another incident of attacks on Hindu, which are in minoriy in Bangladesh, a house of a Hindu teacher was set ablaze in Gowainghat upazila of S

Disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC seeks status report from Telangana speaker in two weeks

The Supreme Court has given the Telangana Assembly speaker two weeks to provide a status report. This report concerns disqualification pleas agai

PM to Visit Assam From Jan 17; to Unveil Amrit Bharat Trains, Kaziranga Corridor

Soon after his arrival here on the evening of January 17, the PM is set to witness the Bodo folk dance 'Bagurumba' by 10,000 performers at the Ar

Uganda's President Museveni takes commanding lead in early election results

Results announced by the electoral commission from January 15, vote showed Mr. Museveni with 76.25% of vote based on tallies from nearly half of

Kotak Rings in 30 Years on the NSE Marking Indias Rise as a Robust Financial Market

Daldal: Bhumi Pednekkars crime thriller series gets release date

Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, the show also stars Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal in pivotal roles

China says resolutely opposes U.S.-Taiwan trade deal

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has not ruled out using force to bring it under its control

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SC stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA for defecting to TMC

The Supreme Court has put a hold on the Calcutta High Court's decision to disqualify Mukul Roy as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Roy, a se

Can Intermittent Fasting Backfire In Diabetics? Doctor Shares Safety Tips

Despite its benefits, intermittent fasting carries potential risks for diabetics. When not done correctly, intermittent fasting can lead to both

BJP to Elect New National President on Jan 20

New Delhi, Jan 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced the schedule for the election of its new national president, with nominat

Sujoy Paul takes oath as chief justice of Calcutta High Court

Sujoy Paul has taken oath as the new Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court. West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose administered the oath. Justice Pa

Meghalaya CM Sangma: 40 km border fencing pending, BSF on alert as govt working aggressively

Couple from Macherial Killed in Road Accident in Kanyakumari

The couple - P Satyanarayana, 63, and Ramadevi, 59, from Luxettipet in Mancherial district, went to Sabarimala along with other devotees and had

International Healthcare Week Returns to Thailand in 2026 with Expanded Industry Reach

Delhi HC seeks CBI stand on plea by Rabri Devi against framing of charges in IRCTC case

Rabri Devi, wife of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, has challenged the framing of charges in the alleged IRCTC scam case before the Delhi High Court. She

Anil Kapoor Joins Jr NTRs Dragon

The movie is helmed by Prashanth Neel, who rose to fame with the KGF franchise and Salaar.

JIOS Aerogel Secures Hyundai Contract Through New Licensing Model

TikTok To Roll Out Age-Detection Tech In Europe Amid Regulatory Pressure

TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday, as the ByteDance-owned p

China says 'resolutely opposes' U.S.-Taiwan trade deal

China consistently and resolutely opposes any agreement... signed between countries with which it has diplomatic relations and the Taiwan region

Declining willow production pushes Kashmirs million-dollar bat industry into deep crisis

Kashmir is the only region in India that produces willow suitable for making cricket bats and is home to around 400 to 450 bat manufacturing unit

Right to Constitutional Remedies Under Article 32 Being Misused, Says SC

Article 32h gives citizens the right to seek constitutional remedies from the top court over violation of fundamental rights

Rajasthan REET Exam From January 17: Check Important Guidelines, Exam Details

RSSB REET 2026 Exam: Candidates will be given an additional 10 minutes to ensure that they have marked at least one option for all questions in t

ICC Commits Blunder On Kohli's No. 1 ODI Ranking, Forced By Fans To Fix

Virat Kohli's rise to the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings came with an interesting set of events unfolding on social media.

Dhanush to not marry Mrunal Thakur on Valentine's Day? Insider calls their wedding rumours 'fake, completely baseless'

Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur's dating rumours began last year when Dhanush attended the premiere of Mrunal's Son of Sardaar 2, and the latter was se

BMC Elections 2026 Winners List: Check seat-wise full list of BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena winning candidates here

Mumbai Elections 2026 Winners: Vote counting is underway for Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, with polling concluding peacefully acro

Anthropic appoints Irina Ghose as Managing Director of India

AI research firm Anthropic has appointed Irina Ghose as its India Managing Director, signaling a strengthened commitment to the region. Ghose, wi

NHRC registers case over arrest of NTV journalist at Hyderabad airport

Elon Musk's Grok controversy: Who is Ashley St. Clair? Mother of Tesla CEOs' son sues xAI over explicit images

Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit against Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, alleging that

SC rejects Justice Varmas plea against panel probing corruption charges

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, January 16, dismissed a plea by Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma challenging the Lok Sabha Speak

Australian shares end week on positive note as banking stocks push equities to near 3-month high; check ASX 200 top gainers, losers and top performing sectors

Australian shares concluded the week on a positive note, with the S&P/ASX 200 reaching its highest close since late October 2025. The benchmark i

AP CM Extends Greetings on Prabala Teerdham Festival

Prabalu (religious artefacts) representing Ekadasha Rudras (eleven forms of Lord Shiv) from 11 ancient Shiva temples congregate on a single platf

Review of 50 Years of the Indian Emergency, edited by Peter Ronald deSouza, Harsh Sethi

An excellent collection of essays on the Emergency tries to capture the deep impact, or the lack of it, on the collective psyche of the people

India Open: Delhis Air Pollution Affecting Players Stamina, Says Loh Kean Yew

World No. 10 Loh Kean Yew said players' energy levels have been affected by the poor air quality in the Indian capital.

Revanth Reddy Pays Floral Tributes to Ex-Union Minister Jaipal Reddy

Revanth Reddy is also scheduled to attend the inauguration of Sadarmatt barrage in Nirmal district followed by a public meeting, a release from t

Pawars Reunion Flops In Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls As BJP Takes Lead

The Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporation, considered as one of the richest after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), had been held by

Kerala Student Modifies Honda City To Shoot Flames, Fined Rs 1 Lakh In Bengaluru

A Kerala student, driving an illegally modified car which shot flames from its exhaust, has been fined by authorities in Bengaluru. The student h

Flyovers in Hyderabad to be Closed Today Night in View of Shabe-Meraj

Telangana Talli, Shaikpet, Manmohan Singh and Bahadurpura crossroad flyovers will be closed on need basis: Police

Bunnings Warehouse goes viral with a $5.50 cap that became Australias unexpected summer fashion phenomenon

Bunnings Warehouse has transformed a $5.50 baseball cap into a viral fashion sensation, initially created for a partnership with The Block. The v

BJP to announce new party president on January 20

The polling will be held if needed on January 20 and an official announcement of the name of the new elected BJP national president will be made

Watch: Mumbai-Based Founder Calls Father Before Buying Luxury Car, Conversation Goes Viral

The video went viral on social media, with many users praising the heartwarming exchange between the father and the son.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma invest nearly Rs 38 crore in their second purchase in four years in Alibaug

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have made their second major real estate investment in Alibaug, buying over five acres of land for nearly Rs 38 cr

Video: IndiGo Flier Kicks Exit Door As Pilot Refuses To Fly After Duty Hours

The IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Thailand's Krabi was scheduled to fly out at 4:05 am but was reportedly delayed by more than three hours.

Scientists Confirm 2025 Was Third-Hottest Year, Trailing 2024 and 2023

Last year was the third hottest on record, according to an analysis of temperature data released Wednesday by three independent agencies. That pu

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Laura Spinney

Spinney traces the origins of the language of early Indians and Hindu scriptures

Telangana Civic Polls: AIMIM Invites Candidates With A 'Non-Refundable' Fee

After campaigning for the recently concluded civic body elections in Maharashtra, Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMI

Telangana Speaker dismisses disqualification pleas against two more MLAs

Out of 10 MLAs, the Speaker dismissed pleas against seven legislators so far