Top News

Persimmon health benefits: From weight loss to better digestion and heart health, how this sweet fruit improves your overall health

Persimmon for weight loss: Persimmons offer a delightful taste and a wealth of health benefits. This seasonal fruit is rich in antioxidants, fibr

Delhi-NCR schools update for January 19: Will GRAP 4 curbs shift Noida, Delhi, Gurugram schools to online mode?

The severe conditions may lead authorities in the region to reconsider holding physical classes, particularly for younger students. As for tomorr

Sunita Ahuja says she is not just Govinda's wife, cites Jaya Bachchan as inspiration: 'Apni bhi toh identity honi chahiye'

Sunita Ahuja says she has built her own identity beyond being Govinda's wife, citing Jaya Bachchan as an example of a woman recognized for her ow

Trinamool MP Yusuf Pathan visits house of Bengal migrant worker killed in Jharkhand

The visit by the cricketer turned politician to the house of a deceased migrant worker hailing from his constituency comes at instructions of par

Modi succumbing to Trumps pressure: CPI General Secretary

Khammam (Telangana): CPI General Secretary D Raja on Sunday, January 18, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of succumbing to the pressure exert

PG students planted over 600 fruit-bearing saplings in Mangalore University campus, says VC

Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma says Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar's sequel will be 'biggest multi-starrer in history of cinema'

Read on to know why Ram Gopal Varma has called Dhurandhar 2 he biggest multi-starrer ever in the history of cinema. The much-awaited sequel, dir

CCTV footage helps police recover lost bag

Police return 173 mobile phones

55,000 students to be imparted quantum skilling course in A.P.

It is a declaration that the State is ready to shape the next technological revolution, says APSCHE Chairman

The Secret History of Words: Laura Spinney traces history of Proto-Indo-European language

A conversation tracing how a single ancient language branched across continents, shaping the words we speak and the histories they carry. Laura S

Bengal polls: Abhishek Banerjee targets Modi; accuses PM of blocking state's funds

Re-imagining stories: When language travels honestly

A conversation on the lives, truths, and quiet resistance behind stories, and how translation brings them alive for new audiences. Deepa Bhasthi

Kurdish forces withdraw from Syria's largest oil field as government forces advance

The Kurds' de facto autonomous administration, which controls large parts of the northeast, has said the announcement fell short, while the imple

Pakistan says Trump invited PM Sharif to join Board of Peace for Gaza

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received an invitation from United States President Donald Trump. He is asked to join the Board of P

Natukodi touches 1,500 per kg as Mukkanuma feasts push meat prices to peak

Meat and fish markets in Visakhapatnam witness record demand on the fourth day of Sankranti, with country chicken prices overtaking mutton amid f

Wars now complex due to new dimensions, says Rajnath Singh; hails private sector defence production role

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, now encompassing energy, trade, and technology. He praised the private

Top news of the day: PM unveils projects in poll-bound Assam, West Bengal; EU warns as Trump threatens with tariffs on Greenland, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Miss American Pie justifies her billing in main event

BLO hospitalised, TMC blames constant SIR workload

Kolkata: A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in South 24 Parganas district involved in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been hospi

Watch: Virat Kohli's hilarious gesture with Daryl Mitchell goes viral after losing world no.1 ranking

Virat Kohli was seen in a light-hearted, hilarious moment with New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell after losing his World No.1 ranking, with the pl

Political burial of BRS, KCR is true tribute to NT Rama Rao, says Revanth Reddy

Khammam: Invoking the welfare legacies of TDP founder N T Rama Rao, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday said the most fitting tribut

Chitradurga tops State in Ganitha Ganaka initiative

The district is a top performer in the implementation of the evidence-backed programme launched by the State government

UP: Police arrest man for kidnapping, molesting 10-year-old schoolgirl

Meerut: Police here have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping a 10-year-old schoolgirl and molesting her in Meerut district, an official said

MP: Speeding car mows down labourers; 2 killed, 11 hurt in Jabalpur

A speeding, unplated car mowed down labourers during their lunch break, killing two and injuring eleven in Jabalpur on Sunaday. The victims, from

Over 570 kg of waste cleared from villages surrounding Ooty

'Truth of India': Mehbooba Mufti responds to AR Rahman's 'communal' remark; shares 'realities of Indian Muslims'

Sankranti Mahotsavams conclude at Srisailam

SIR of Electoral Rolls Gains Momentum in J&K, Ladakh

April-May Push Likely for Exercise in Twin Union Territories

CII Business Confidence Index Rises to Five-Quarter High of 66.5

The CIIs business confidence index or BCI is based on a sample survey of firms covering all industry sectors, including micro, small, medium, and

Central committee on Telangana-Andhra water disputes to hold first meet on Jan 30

Hyderabad: The central committee formed to look into water disputes between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is set to hold its first meeting in New

Watch: PM Modi targets Congress over infiltration as he launches key projects in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and flagged off Amrit Bharat trains in Assam, while ac

India Open: An retains title with a scintillating display

The Korean World No. 1 proves too good for the second-ranked Wang; Lin upsets Christie in the mens singles summit clash

Watch: Shobhaa De on social media, Gen Z and modern love

How long will Modi government live in denial, asks Congress citing World Bank's air pollution report

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress has suggested a vast expansion of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), both in terms of financial outlays and

MLK Day 2026: Are banks closed on MLK Day? Whats open and shut? Will post office and FedEx operate on January 19?

MLK Day 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 will be observed on Monday, January 19. The federal holiday was officially created after former

Govinda breaks silence on divorce rumours with wife Sunita Ahuja, says family members are being used in 'big conspiracy'

Talking about rumours of rift with his wife Sunita Ahuja, Govinda spoke about a ig conspiracy and how, in his view, even his loved ones are gett

New Zealand Set India 338-Run Target in Series-Deciding 3rd ODI

Mitchell struck his second consecutive century of the series to make 137 off 131 balls with 15 fours and three sixes, while Phillips hit nine fou

52 injured in jallikattu at two villages in Tiruchi, Pudukottai

Stalin Announces Literature Award for Non-Hindi Languages

The award will carry Rs 5 lakh cash prize, and is named as Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu (Classical Language Literature Award)

Gujarat govt delegation to Davos under Dy CM to meet top business leaders, investors, policymakers

A delegation from Gujarat, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, is set to make waves at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Their

PM Modi unveils development projects worth over Rs 830 cr in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 830 crore in West Bengal, including the inauguration of the Jayrambati-B

Watch: The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism | Shashi Tharoor, L.V. Navaneeth | LFL 2026

Author, parliamentarian, and public intellectual Shashi Tharoor reflects on his book The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons, & Legac

Watch: Sex, Sensuality, and Shobhaa De | Shobhaa De, Rosella Stephen | LFL 2026

Author and columnist Shobhaa De speaks about her book The Sensual Self: Explorations of Love, Sex & Romance in a conversation with journalist Ros

Toxic taps in Indias cleanest city: the cost of ignoring water safety

The Indore crisis underscores a broader truth: access and safety are not interchangeable. A functional tap connection that delivers contaminated

Davos: CM Fadnavis accepts World Economic Forum badge representing 'Magnetic Maharashtra'; praises diaspora for cultural connect

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum, embracing the 'Magnetic Maharashtra' theme. He lauded

Government Doon Medical College row: Dehradun college student alleges brutal ragging, assault; inquiry underway

In a shocking revelation, a first-year college student from Dehradun's Government Doon Medical College, alleged physical assault and ragging by s

Quote of the day by Ruskin Bond: 'Happiness is a mysterious thing, to be found somewhere between...'

Ruskin Bond's wisdom highlights happiness found in balance. His words remind us that true contentment lies not in extremes but in appreciating th

At least 5,000 killed in Iranian unrest, official says, as judiciary hints at executions

Iran reports over 5,000 deaths in recent protests, with security forces also suffering casualties. The government blames errorists and armed rio

Partner with Bharat, subscribe to future: India at WEF

India is actively promoting itself at Davos. The India Pavilion and industry partners are inviting global collaboration. Indian IT majors are hig

Kohli Pushes NZ Batter Out Of The Ground In Hilarious Incident - Video Viral

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli shared a hilarious moment with New Zealand star Daryl Mitchell during the 3rd ODI encounter in Indore

Day Zero apocalypse explained: What it is, when it will happen, and the early warning signs

New research indicates that Day Zero water shortages, driven by climate change and rising demand, could arrive much sooner than anticipated. Near

The Hindu Lit For Life 2026 | Verses that speak beyond language

Prakriti Foundation honours Geeta Doctor through a fellowship.

Sunita Ahuja names woman linked to Govinda, says I will never forgive him

Bollywoods evergreen star Govinda is back in the news but not for a film announcement. This time, it is his personal life making headlines. His w

TVK Chief Vijay To Appear Before CBI In Delhi Over Karur Stampede Case

TVK chief Vijay left for Delhi on Sunday to appear before the CBI on January 19 in connection with the Karur stampede case.

Youth Who Are Taking Small Steps Toward Their Dreams Every Day Will One Day Lead The Transformation: LG Sinha

Jammu, Jan 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today asked the youth to dream big, aim high and pursue it with full courage and unshakable resolv

232-year-old record broken in Karachi as PTV defend 40 runs; Shan Masood's team bowled out for 37

A stunning 232-year-old record was broken in Karachi as PTV successfully defended just 40 runs in a Pakistan domestic cricket match. Shan Masood'

Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda recreate famous Saiyaara scene to celebrate six months of Mohit Suri film; fans say 'love you Krish Vaani'

Headlined by Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the Mohit Suri directorial Saiyaara was released on July 18, and became the highest-grossing love stor

8 Effective Yoga Asanas To Strengthen Knees And Improve Mobility

Yoga for knees focuses on strengthening supporting muscles, improving flexibility and balance, and reducing the risk of injury.

Vijay to Appear Before CBI Again, Leaves for Delhi

Vijay, who was questioned at the CBI headquarters here on January 12 for more than six hours, was asked to come again on the following day

IndiGo Delhi-Bagdogra flight makes emergency landing at Lucknow airport

A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra, due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow,

When America Breaks the Weather Machine, India Pays in Lives

With the US planning to dismantle NCAR, the next extreme weather event could leave Indian scientists on their own.

Uttar Pradesh witnesses alarming fall in female voters, names of 15.5 million women voters deleted from draft rolls in SIR first phase

Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll released on January 6 represents removal of the names of more women than men after the Second phase of SIR p

BADMINTON | Already a legend, An Se continues to chase perfection

Quote of the day by Zen Master Dgen: 'A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we dislike it.'

Zen master Dogen's teachings highlight that life unfolds naturally, irrespective of our desires. Flowers fall and weeds grow, not due to our fail

Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and Alexander Skarsgrd's trainer Magnus Lygdback reveals three powerful fat loss tricks while maintaining muscle without extreme diet

Magnus Lygdback, who has trained top Hollywood celebrities like Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Katy Perry and Dua Lipa has shared three powerful fat los

CII's Biz Confidence Index climbs to five-quarter high in Q3 FY26

Business confidence in India is soaring, reaching a five-quarter high. Firms are optimistic about demand, profitability, and investment. GST rate

16-year-old boy electrocuted at Chekkanoorani

Bell strikes the right notes for RCB with new ball

Come, write me a story

Writers Andaleeb Wajid and Keshava Guha reflect on the place of fiction in an AI-driven world

How to book an electric wheelchair for Harmain during Ramzaan

With the holy month of Ramzaan fast approaching, people want to perform Umrah in the Harmain. Heres a step-by-step guide on how to book an electr

Market participants seek equity tax relief ahead of Budget

New Delhi: Market participants have urged the government to ease capital market taxation, including a higher exemption limit on long-term capital

Union minister launches open-sea marine fish farming project in Andamans

Sri Vijaya Puram: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday launched the countrys first-ever open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman an

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Grand Finale: Date time, top finalists, cash prize, voting process, and all you need to know about Kiccha Sudeep's show

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 finale on January 18, 2026, hosted by Kiccha Sudeep, will feature six finalists competing for Rs 50 lakh and the Bigg

Court sentences man to life imprisonment in 5-year-old girls rape-murder case

Ghaziabad: A special POCSO court sentenced a convict to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.30 lakh in connection with the rape and murd

Denial For How Long: Congress Questions Centre Amid World Bank Pollution Report

The World Bank report says that air pollution across the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills is one of the most pressing health and deve

Bengal Wants To End Trinamool's Mahajungle Raj: PM Modi's Big Attack In Singur

Bengal Wants To End Trinamool's Mahajungle Raj: PM Modi's Big Attack In Singur

Indias SLM moment: Why Budget support is crucial for home-grown AI models

India Budget: India's AI ambitions hinge on developing indigenous Small Language Models (SLMs) tailored for local needs, rather than solely relyi

Hyderabads Ganesh Sena plans mass meeting on love jihad, illegal immigration

Hyderabad: The Ganesh Sena, the youth wing of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh UtsavSamithi has announced that it will organize a public meeting titled Dha

Old generation should step aside when things start running smoothly: Gadkari

Mr. Gadkari also emphasised the importance of the industrial sector, agriculture and allied sectors and the service sector for the development of

Daryl Mitchell creates history, becomes first player to achieve major record against India with fourth ODI century

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell created history against India, becoming the first-ever player to achieve a major milestone after registering hi

Influencers Booked for Using TTD Backdrop for Lucky Draw Promotion

The accused allegedly used the TTD temple premises and its surroundings as a backdrop for their promotional videos to lend religious credibility

Mcap of 3 of top-10 most valued firms jumps by Rs 75,855 cr; State Bank, Infosys biggest winners

New Delhi, Jan 18 : The combined market valuation of three of the top-10 most valued firms jumped Rs 75,855.43 crore in a holiday-shortened last

EXL plans two new centres in Tier 2/3 cities in India; sees 2026 AI tech spend surge globally

New Delhi, Jan 18 : Nasdaq-listed Exlservice Holdings plans to set up two new centres in tier-2 or tier-3 Indian cities this year, as the data an

Tata Motors seeks incentives for entry-level EVs in upcoming Budget

New Delhi, Jan 18 : Tata Motors has sought targeted incentives for entry-level electric vehicles and support to the electric cars used in the fle

7 winter fruits that boost immunity naturally

Old generation should step aside when things start running smoothly: Nitin Gadkari

At the Advantage Vidarbha-Khasdar Audhyogik Mahotsav in Nagpur, Union minister Nitin Gadkari passionately urged the youth to step into leadership

Testimony Will Blow Your Mind: Elon Musk Can't Wait For OpenAI Trial

Billionaire Elon Musk can't wait for the high-stakes jury trial against OpenAI and its key partner Microsoft, saying the upcoming court proceedin

'I saw his name on Forbes and laughed': Warren Buffetts son reveals surprising moment he realised his father was a billionaire

Warren Buffetts youngest son Peter Buffett revealed the surprising moment he realised his father was a billionaire. He said when he saw Warren Bu

Temporary Vs Long-Term Skincare Results: A Dermatologist Breaks It Down

Dermatologist Gurveen Waraich explains why some skincare products show long-term results, while others work only as long as you keep using them