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US Vice President on ICE Killing: Tragedy of her own making

Washington: Vice President J D Vance has blamed a federal immigration officers fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on a left-wing network, Demo

Supreme Court sets aside A.P. HC order quashing FIRs filed by ACB

The apex court directs the accused public servants to cooperate for the speedy conclusion of the probe

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to withdraw Malayalam Bhasha Bill 2025

The Karnataka Border Area Development Authority petitioned Kerala Government on Wednesday urging him to reject the bill; Karnataka government fea

Hyderabad: Two held for illegal extraction of sheep, goat blood

Hyderabad: Two persons were apprehended here in connection with a case registered over the illegal extraction and sale of sheep and goat blood, p

Internet blackout in Iran: Nationwide SHUT DOWN of internet, telephone calls amid escalating protests against Islamic government

Iran is experiencing a nationwide internet blackout on Thursday night amid escalating protests and demonstrations against islamic government over

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

Russia condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of spike in tensions

Moscow: Russia has strongly condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker, heralding a new chill in relations between Moscow and Washington that coul

Days after abduction of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump's BIG statement on international laws says, 'I don't need...'

Donald Trump told the New York Times that his own judgment, not international law, limits US power. He spoke on NATO, Greenland ownership, Europe

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

China's consumer inflation hits near 3-year high, factory-gate deflation eases

China's annual consumer inflation hit a 34-month high in December, driven by food prices, though the full-year rate was the lowest in 16 years. P

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

How Trump's Venezuela Move Puts China's Oil Supply Chain At Risk

When it comes to claiming that Venezuelan oil is now under his control, President Donald Trump is mincing no words. But no small part of that oil

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,

School Holiday January 9: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Severe cold wave and dense fog have forced several Indian states to extend winter holidays. Delhi schools remain closed till January 15, while Pu

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

Senate considers limiting Trumps war powers after Venezuela raid

WASHINGTON, Jan 8: The US Senate is set to vote on a resolution Thursday aimed at limiting President Donald Trumps authority to conduct further m

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

Education Dept. expects to sign over 1,500 MoUs at CIBF 2026

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

Morning Brief Podcast: Inside Snowflake's AI Strategy

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

Minneapolis: Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities

Federal authorities have asserted jurisdiction over the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, blocking state investigators from accessing

'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

The HinduLit for Life 2026 | Heres what you can look forward to in Chennai next week

The 13th edition of the literature festival on January 17-18 will feature Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, Perumal Murugan and a host of other writers,

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 are the solar systems planets situated where they are?

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

Murugan idol with six faces

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