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I Can't Push it Anymore: Saina Nehwal Confirms Retirement

Saina last played a competitive match at the Singapore Open in 2023, but did not formally announce her retirement at the time

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Resigns Ahead of Snap Polls

The Balkan country was plunged into fresh political turmoil after a series of widespread anti-corruption protests swept a conservative-led govern

Syrian Govt deal with Kurdish fighters appears to unravel as IS prisoners escape

After new outbreaks of clashes Monday (January 19, 2026), the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces issued a statement calling for all of our yout

Akhilesh Yadavs brother Prateek announces divorce with wife Aparna , alleges she ruined his family ties

Aparna is a BJP leader

Modern civilisation's most important commodity hits a wall. Looks like there's no coming back

Cement consumption has hit a peak. China, the largest producer, is seeing its construction boom end. Output has fallen significantly and is expec

Atishi Denies Making Objectionable Remarks On Sikh Gurus Ever In Her Life

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Monday submitted a detailed response to the Privil

Gold, silver prices today, January 20, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 20, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Committed To Fostering Economic Growth: UAE President Concludes India Trip

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday concluded his three-hour visit to New Delhi during which he met Prime Minister Narendr

Morning Brief Podcast: What Went Wrong With India's Most Reliable Rocket?

Trump is pushing the US-Europe alliance onto a precipice

That question is being asked in capitals across Europe as leaders rush to respond to President Donald Trump's rapidly escalating campaign to acqu

Joe Keery and Sabrina Carpenter relationship rumors explained: How did rumors begin? Here's past relationships of both stars

Joe Keery and Sabrina Carpenter relationship rumors explained as both stars were seen at the same Saturday Night Live after party in New York Cit

Aston Villa lose ground in title race with defeat to Everton

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Jan 19: Aston Villas push to stay in the Premier League title conversation faltered on Sunday evening, as Unai Emerys in-f

Military aircraft to arrive in Greenland for 'long-planned' activities: U.S.-Canadian command

The statement did not describe the nature of the planned activities at Pituffik Space Base, which it said were aimed at defence cooperation

Dkhiah East gets new futsal ground

From Our Correspondent Khliehriat, Jan 19: A new futsal ground aimed at fostering sports engagement across age groups in East Jaintia Hills was i

Basketball tourney kicks off in Jowai

From Our Correspondent Jowai, Jan 19: The 2026 edition of the Basketball Tournament, hosted in memory of the late Lily Mary Laloo, was formally i

Brighton seek momentum against injury-hit Bournemouth

London, Jan 19: The Premier League weekend draws to a close on Monday night with an all-south-coast meeting that could carry weight in the race f

MCA names squad for Senior Womens One Day Trophy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 19: A 15-member squad was named on Monday by the Meghalaya Cricket Associations senior womens selection committee f

5th District League T20 Cricket Tournament returns in February

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 19: Sohra is set to host one of the regions most eagerly awaited grassroots cricket competitions, as the East Khasi

Whizzo raises $15M in Series A round led by Fundamentum to deepen R&D

Whizzo will use the capital to expand its science and engineering teams, invest in fundamental research, and deepen its manufacturing partnership

US To Send Aircraft To Greenland Amid Tensions Over Trump's Takeover Bid

The US will deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over Presi

RGV says Dhurandhar 2 will be the biggest multi-starrer ever

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is sure Aditya Dhars directorial Dhurandhar 2, scheduled for release in March, will become the largest multi-starrer in

Ajay Devgn announces AI-powered film Bal Tanhaji

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and producer Danish Devgn announced their upcoming AI-powered film Bal Tanhaji under their new Lens Vault Studios (LVS

Skywalk at Kilambakkam halt station yet to be completed

While work on the halt railway station is almost over, CMDA is building the skywalk to connect the station with the bus terminus; officials say a

ISIS Claims Responsibility For Kabul Attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul, the SITE Intelligence Group

Scientists plan to build a graviton detector. Why is it so hard?

Gravity is one of natures four fundamental forces; the others are electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces. And gravity is 1 billi

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Witnessing Steady Progress: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is witnessing steady progress with the installat

Pooh Shiesty kidnapping Gucci Mane at gunpoint rumor explained: How did it begin? Social media claim sparks debate, music business link and industry reactions

Pooh Shiesty kidnapping Gucci Mane at gunpoint rumor explained as claims spread online after a comedians post. No police report, court filing, or

Practice dharma, set example

Priyank Kharge plays good samaritan

Priyank Kharge on Sunday played the role of good samaritan by helping an accident victim, who was lying on the road, to reach the hospital and ge

Disciplinary action will be taken against DGP, says CM

Former Minister and BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar said that Mr. Rao has brought disrespect to the police, which raises suspicion on the department i

Dr Anila Charak conferred with Bharat Hindi Gaurav Samman

Excelsior Correspondent COLOMBO, Jan 19: Renowned poetess, ghazalkar and vyangyakar Dr Anila Singh Charak today was conferred with the prestigiou

India Post opens 2nd N-Gen Post Office of J&K Circle at KU

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle today inaugurated its first N-Gen Post Office in Kashmir at the Universit

Spy thriller Mukhbir draws big interest at New Delhi World Book Fair 2026

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Spy stories continue to attract readers, especially when written by those with real-life experience. This was evident at the N

Tealogy Caf starts outlet in Roop Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: After a grand success at Bahu Plaza in Gandhi Nagar area, Tealogy Caf has started its second outlet here i

Protest demonstrations, public meetings, seminars mark observance of 37th Holocaust Day by KPs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Protest demonstrations, public meetings, wearing of black badges and paying tributes to martyrs marked the

Statehood for Jammu Province is no Survival

Ziali Reen The demand for a separate statehood for Jammu Province has long been trivialised as emotional, reactionary, or politically motivated.

CS led Apex Committee assesses progress of implementation across J&K

Mission YUVA gains momentum with 95% Panchayat coverage *Timelines finalised for implementation of EoDB Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Ch

LG lays foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital in S

Sanjeev Verma inaugurates 3-day painting camp on My India, My Vote

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma, today inaugurated a three-day painting camp on the theme My I

HC refuses to suspend Sengar jail term in custody death case

The Delhi High Court denied suspended jail term for expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape surviv

Abusive words alone not SC/ST Act offence: SC

SC directs govt to frame SOP for mentally ill homeless

SC seeks govt stand on AC rail fare cut for acid attack survivors

The Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a Public Interest Litigation seeking concessional AC train fares for acid attack survivo

HC bins I-T notices to NDTV founders, imposes 2L cost

Louvre holds exhibition on India, Iran and the Ottoman World in Shanghai

BEIJING, Jan 19: French museum Louvre, along with the Museum of Art (MAP) of Shanghai, held a curated exhibition with 300 works on India, Iran an

Goyal meets US Ambassador Gor, Senator Steve Daines; discusses bilateral issues

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and American Senator Steve

Modi hosts UAE President: Massive USD 200 bn trade target, LNG deal signed

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday set a target of USD 200 billion in annual trade by 2032 and agreed to seal a str

Cultural empathy must in road safety laws; huge scope for make in Indias model for Global South: Tewari

DAVOS, Jan 19: With chances of people getting killed or injured being several times higher than other modes of transport, an Indian expert on roa

UP secures Rs 9,750 cr MoUs at Davos

DAVOS, Jan 19: The Uttar Pradesh Government delegation, led by state finance and parliamentary affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, began its en

PM gifts ornate wooden swing, Pashmina shawl to UAE Prez Al Nahyan

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted an ornate wooden swing from his home state of Gujarat and a Pashmina shawl to vi

Explosion in downtown Kabul kills at least 7, injures many others, officials say

KABUL, Jan 19 : An explosion in downtown Kabul on Monday killed at least seven people and wounded about a dozen more, according to an Italian med

Nirmal becomes 1st National Starter from J&K

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: In a historic achievement for Jammu & Kashmir, Nirmal Singh, former ace athlete and Lecturer in Phy

Indian student enrolments in US down 75% in 1st yr of Trump 2.0

Social lives of whales, dolphins shape spread of infectious diseases

Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same in

5 Women killed In Road Accident In Madhya Pradesh

Atleast five women were killed and several others injured in a road accident involving a car in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, police said, adding tha

Change The Soch: 21-city drive to boost women's finance literacy

Beckham family feud explained and Brooklyn complete statement: Here's all claims about Brand Beckham, 'controlling' parents David and Victoria actions and wedding with Nicola Peltz

Beckham family feud explained as Brooklyn Beckham speaks about claims involving Brand Beckham, controlling parents David and Victoria Beckham, an

KUs Persian Deptt to conserve thousands of old manuscripts in J&K under Gyan Bharatam

Avtar Bhat SRINAGAR, Jan 19: In order to give a new lease of life to old manuscripts, the Government of India has undertaken an ambitious plan of

Centre empowers LGs of UTs including J&K to take action under DMRA

Law prohibits advertisement of certain drugs NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union Territories will now have th

Niam gri bikotgipa koelarangko CIL-ni depot-rangona salchina geeta

SHILLONG: Niam gri bikotgimin koelarangko sandie manani jaman adokni bangbata koela adamrangon bikotgimin koelarang gimaroroenga ine nikahani gim

Snowfall in higher reaches brings respite from cold wave

WDs to hit J&K from Jan 22-24 Fayaz Bukhari/ Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/ JAMMU, Jan 19: While the Western Disturbances are likely to hit Jammu and Kas

ILP gita dakgipa niamchi adokni manderangko togina manjawa: Tura MP

SHILLONG: Gital ragatgipa Immigration & Foreigners Act-o Inner Line Permit (ILP) gita dakgipa niamko ragatna sorkari miksongengon, Meghalaya adok

Firing outside bizmans house

LUDHIANA, Jan 19: Four unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire outside the residence of a businessman and set a car on fire in Khann

Goalgaon songo asel onganiko sandirokna SIT-ko songa

TURA: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor Dilseng M Sangma-ko sootani bidingo

21 AEEs elevated, posted in PDD

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: The Government today issued orders of promotion/placement and posting of 21 Assistant Executive Engineers

ACHIK dolni memborko sootanina jegale Wnagar-o jinma rejomaniko ongata

WILLIAMNAGAR: Adita salrangna skang, a Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor Dilseng M Sangma-ko kasaninggija dak

British NHS consultant halted at airport

MUMBAI, Jan 19: British citizen and NHS UK consultant Dr Sangram Patil was stopped at Mumbai International Airport while attempting to return to

Special Tribunal stops sale, construction in common areas of Royal Omkar Nest

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: The J&K Special Tribunal has directed the respondents in the Royal Omkar Nest Housing Project to maintain

Between a Mall and a Church: How Different Are They?

Editor, I am writing in response to Mr. Toki Blahs impassioned letter regarding the rumoured dismantling of the English Service Church at Police

CBI quizzes TVK chief for second time in stampede case

TVK chief Vijay was questioned for seven hours by the CBI regarding the Karur stampede case, marking his second appearance. He was asked about ra

Another Mining Tragedy; So What

The editorials here have harped on the illegalities that are allowed to carry on with impunity insofar as coal mining is concerned. Chief Ministe

Trumps Betrayal of MAGA, Modi & takeover of nations

By Melarbor L Thabah MAGA stands for Make America Great Again through policies that will benefit America First and its people from the perceived

Strengthening Organic Farming, Climate Resilience, and Rural Livelihoods

Biochar for Greener Meghalaya By Dr Subhash Ashutosh Meghalaya stands at a crucial juncture where the pursuit of organic agriculture, climate res

CISF to kick off 25-day cyclothon on Jan 28; 130 to take part

A contingent of 130 CISF personnel, including 65 women, will embark on a 6,553-km coastal cycling expedition across India's mainland coastline fo

PM Modi welcomes UAE president, wife with traditional Indian gifts

Brooklyn Beckham finally reveals real reason of feud with family and parents David and Victoria: Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence, says does not want reconciliation

Brooklyn Beckham finally reveals real reason of feud with family and parents David and Victoria after months of silence. Brooklyn says his parent

Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on first day of National Selection Trials

Manini topped the women's 50m rifle prone T1 with a total of 625.0, built on a composed and balanced series-by-series performance of 104.7, 104.2

No rest, Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from January 22

Punjab are currently placed sixth in Group B with 11 points from five matches

Play in India or exit: ICC draws line for Bangladesh

Bangladesh Must Decide by Jan 21 or Scotland Take Their Spot New Delhi, Jan 19: Bangladeshs place in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup remains shro

Singles Inferno Season 5 Part 1 Episode 1 to 4 release time, schedule, what to expect, how to watch on Netflix: Global streaming timings for all regions, hosts and panel

Singles Inferno Season 5 Part 1 Episode 1 to 4 release time, schedule, what to expect, how to watch details are now available. Netflix will relea

UAE Signs $2.5 Billion Gas Deal With Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

The UAE announced on Monday a new liquified natural gas (LNG) deal with a state-run Indian company valued at more than $2.5 billion dollars.

Injury puts Ferreiras T20 WC hopes at risk

Johannesburg, Jan 19: South African allrounder Donovan Ferreira faces an uncertain road to the upcoming T20 World Cup after sustaining a shoulder

No rest, Gill to play Punjabs Ranji game from Thursday

New Delhi, Jan 19: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has decided against taking a break after the recent 50-over loss to New Zealand and wi

Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics after omission from WC squad

New Delhi, Jan 19: Australian batting great Steve Smith has come to terms with his omission from Australias T20 World Cup preliminary squad, but

Cummins to miss initial T20 WC matches

Melbourne, Jan 19: Australias mens chief selector George Bailey has confirmed that star pacer Pat Cummins is expected to miss at least the openin

1 man listed as dad of 389, another of 310: SIR detected WB errors, says EC

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to display lists of voters facing 'logical discrepancy' notices in West Bengal offices and

Have India solved their selection puzzle ahead of T20 World Cup?

Nagpur, Jan 20: With just five matches left before India begin their T20 World Cup title defence, the team management appears to have most of the

Social media rages over Indias humiliating ODI loss to NZ

Mumbai, Jan 19: The Indian mens ODI cricket team came under fire on social media on Sunday as it went down to a depleted New Zealand side 2-1 in

List WB voters with logical discrepancy: SC to poll panel

The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to display lists of West Bengal voters facing logical discrepancy notices in panchayat and

Barcelona's 11-game winning streak ends with 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad in Spanish league

The loss left the Catalan club one point ahead of second-place Real Madrid, which beat Levante 2-0 at home on Saturday (January 17)