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Malaysia Restricts Access to Grok AI as Backlash Over Sexualised Images Widens

On Saturday, Indonesia became the first country to temporarily deny access to the bot

Himachal Merchant Navy Officer Detained From Russian Tanker A Month Before Wedding

Rikshit Chauhan, a merchant navy officer from Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, was set to return home soon for his wedding next month before t

Navi Mumbai Loan Consultant Loses Rs 72 Lakh In Crypto Fraud

A 56-year-old loan consultant from Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township has allegedly been duped of Rs 72.7 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fra

How Trump Sent A Stay Away From Americas Warning To China With Maduro Raid

Among the many goals of last week's US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was to send China a message: stay awa

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Makes Stylish Red Carpet Appearance at Golden Globes 2026

For the award gala, Chopra Jonas opted for a strapless navy-blue haute couture gown, featuring a fitted bodice and a dramatic two-tiered skirt.

Kolkata to Karachi? Pakistan jumps into India-Bangladesh T20 World Cup venue fight, Mohsin Naqvi offers to host matches

Pakistan Cricket Board has offered its grounds to host Bangladesh's matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to travel to India

ISRO PSLV-C62 with EOS-N1 and 15 Satellites Ready for Launch

The mission will deploy all 16 satellites into a Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit

Repeated disruptions of peaceful Sikh nagar kirtans in New Zealand deeply concerning: Sukhbir Badal

Before the latest incident, last month, Mr. Badal had urged the Centre to take up the issue of disruption of a peaceful nagar kirtan procession i

US Sends More Agents to Minneapolis Despite Furore Over Woman's Killing

Homeland Security Secretary Noem reiterated her claim that Good's actions in the Midwestern city on Wednesday amounted to domestic terrorism, and

Elon Musk's X sues music publishers over alleged licensing conspiracy

Elon Musks X Corp sued 18 major music publishers and a leading U.S. music industry trade association on Friday

Timothe Chalamet Wins His First Golden Globe, Sinners Wins for Cinematic Achievement

The win Sunday for Chalamet was possible foreshadowing for the 30-year-old star's first Oscar.

Bandh in Assams Kokrajhar over mentally-challenged womans rape; accused injured in police firing

The rape happened in the Patharghat area of the district on January 10, with the accused apprehended within a few hours

Virat Kohli becomes fastest player to reach to 28,000 runs across formats

Playing in his 624th innings, Kohli got to the milestone by hitting a four off New Zealand leg-spinner Adithya Ashok. Tendulkar had reached the l

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 12, 2026: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can secure free in-game items. New redeem codes are available for January 12, 2026. These codes are 12-character alp

Quote of the Day by Swami Vivekananda: 'In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart'. Check his other inspiring quotes on National Youth Day

Swami Vivekananda, a remarkable spiritual leader and a great philosopher, has inspired millions with his down-to-earth wisdom. Vivekananda encour

Manchester United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach

United has exited both domestic knockout competitions at the earliest possible stage this season, following the humbling loss to fourth-tier Grim

Malaysia and Indonesia suspend access to Elon Musk's Grok AI after nudity outrage

On Saturday, Indonesia became the first country to deny all access to the tool

Watch: Trump says Iran want to negotiate and meeting being set up

Indian Army Officer Wins UN Award For Gender-Inclusive Peacekeeping

Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, an Indian Army officer from Bengaluru currently serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan, has been awarded the pres

Humanoid robots or human connection? What Elon Musks Optimus says about our AI ambitions

Elon Musks Optimus raises a deeper question: will humanoid robots enhance human life and connection, or quietly replace the relationships and soc

'I'll kick you': Raj Thackeray warns UP, Bihar migrants against Hindi imposition; calls it crisis

Calling the BMC polls the last election for the Marathi man, Thackeray said: If you miss this opportunity today, you will be finished. Unite for

Refrain from Unnecessary Use of Force: UN chief Guterres Urges Iran

In a post on X, Guterres condemned reports of violence and the excessive use of force by Iranian authorities against demonstrators

Are we alone? How space telescopes hunt for life beyond Earth

With thousands of exoplanets now known, scientists are analysing their atmospheres for chemical signatures that may reveal whether our planet is

Delhi Freezes At 2.9 Degrees Celsius As Cold Wave Intensifies

New Delhi reeled under an intense cold spell as temperatures dipped sharply across the national capital, with Ayanagar recording the lowest minim

Bengaluru Teen Arrested for Killing Woman Who Rejected Sexual Advances

It was initially suspected that she died due to suffocation from smoke, after a fire broke at her two bedroom flat, allegedly due to a short circ

Trump reacts to Iran red line question during Air Force One gaggle: 'Military is looking at it...'

Elon Musk's X to open source new algorithm in seven days

Elon Musk replied with an obscenity under a European Commission post about an earlier fine

Uttarakhand govt orders magisterial inquiry into suicide of farmer

State Home Secretary Shailesh Bagoli, while issuing the order, stated that the inquiry officer has been directed to conduct a magisterial inquiry

Four banks move CIC against RBI nod to disclose NPAs, defaulters list under RTI

The banks claimed that disclosing regulatory information would harm their commercial interests

How to share books with children to help them love reading

BJP leader reacts to indecent acts at Hyderabad temple

Hyderabad: BJP leader Chikoti Praveen reacted to an incident at the Katta Maisamma temple in Safilguda, where a man allegedly indulged in indecen

CES 2026: AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback

The return of the wearable tech comes about a year after the discontinuation of a Humane AI Pin panned by reviewers

Iran Protests: Donald Trump claims Persian nation seeks...as death toll rises above 500; Reza Pahlavi calls for nationwide...

Iran is facing its deadliest unrest in years as protests over economic hardship evolve into a nationwide challenge to the political system. Right

Watch | J&K: Suspected Pakistani drones seen hovering over areas along LoC and International Border

Ekadashi in January 2026: Check Shattila Ekadashi and Jaya Ekadashi tithi date, shubh muhurat and mantras to please Lord Vishnu

Ekadashi in January 2026 date: January 2026 will observe two sacred Ekadashi fasting days: Shattila Ekadashi on the 14th and Jaya Ekadashi on the

German Chancellor in India LIVE: Merz arrives in Ahmedabad, to meet PM Modi today

Merz is scheduled to visit the Sabarmati Ashram, participate in a kite festival and attend a skill development event in Ahmedabad

The Fed building renovations at the center of Trump's fight with Powell: Five things to know

The Trump administration is reportedly threatening criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This action stems from significa

Three killed in car-van collision in Kerala

A tragic head-on collision between a car and a pickup van in Kozhikode, Kerala, claimed the lives of three individuals early Monday. Nihal, Subik

Truck drives through anti-Iran protest in Los Angeles

Police detain the driver and said one person was hit by the truck but nobody was seriously hurt

Hinduism vs Hindutva: Mani Shankar Aiyar draws distinction, triggers row; BJP hits back

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar stated that Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia, arguing it incites fear among Hindus towards Muslims. He contras

Donald Trump describes himself as Acting President of Venezuela in Truth Social post

The Truth Social post also has his designation as the 45th and 47th President of the United States, who assumed office on January 20, 2025

National Youth Day 2026: Swami Vivekanandas legacy, significance, history and celebrations explained

National Youth Day 2026: India celebrates National Youth Day on January 12, honoring Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary and his teachings. The

Willkommen in Indien!: German Chancellor Merz arrives in India, to meet PM Modi today

German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for a two-day official visit, marking a significant milestone in India-Germany rela

Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies

Japan has launched a mission to explore rare earth deposits near Minamitori Island. This initiative aims to reduce the nation's dependence on Chi

Hyderabad: 404 held for drinking alcohol and driving over weekend

Hyderabad: The traffic police arrested 404 people in a special operation against drinking alcohol driving in Hyderabad over the weekend on Januar

Rape Accused Shot In Leg While Trying To Escape Police Custody In Assam

A man accused in a rape case was injured in a police encounter in Assams Kokrajhar district, while two police personnel also sustained injuries d

Trump says Iran pitched negotiations after U.S. leader threatened action for protester crackdown

Trump in comments to reporters aboard Air Force One said that his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran

Turning point? Canada's tumultuous relationship with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to

Iran unrest intensifies with 544 killed, thousands detained amid warnings to US

With internet and phone services disrupted, independent verification has become difficult, raising fears that hard-liners are escalating repressi

Golden Globes 2026: Owen Cooper bags Best Supporting Actor for Adolescence, creates history being 'youngest actor' to win 3 acclodes, including...

Owen Cooper has created history by being the youngest recipient to win a Golden Globe, along with Emmy Award, and a Critics' Choice Award.

Indias maritime policy: how it has evolved and what lies ahead

Indias maritime policy has undergone significant evolution, intricately linked to its historical and geographical context, as explored in The Rou

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Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog tighten grip on north India; heavy rain lashes south Tamil Nadu

Today weather update: North India braces for continued cold wave and severe cold wave conditions. Dense to very dense fog will disrupt visibility

Trump threatens veto of bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies

The subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford coverage under the Affordable Care Act, are set to expire at the end of 2025, potentially

Will speak after 100 days on new government: Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav returns to Patna, pledges to monitor the new governments performance after 100 days of its formation

Delhi temperature drops to 2.9 degrees Celsius as national capital sees coldest January morning in 13 years: IMD says no respite from cold now. Check forecast

Delhi temperature today: Delhi recorded its coldest January morning in 13 years as Palam station logged 3 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the IMD said

Anti-Iran protest in US: Truck hits protestors in Los Angeles, several injured

Police responded quickly to the scene, removing a man from the U-Haul truck and placing him into custody. As officers escorted him away, several

Trump says Iran appears to have crossed their 'red line'

Iran faces severe unrest with over 500 reported deaths during protests. US President Donald Trump is considering very strong options against the

Truck ramps into Los Angeles anti-Iran protest, leading to tensions with demonstrators

Scientists Discover Microbes That May Help Make Mars Habitable

Mars is seen as the next major challenge for human exploration, but establishing life there is not easy.

Karur stampede probe: TVK President Vijay to appear before CBI in Delhi

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on Monday in c

Barcelona Beats Real Madrid Again to Win Spanish Super Cup

It was the 16th Super Cup title for Barcelona, more than any other club. Madrid is second with 13 titles

Netanyahu says Israel closely monitoring Iran as protests for freedom grow

The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship, but soon escalated into tense nationwide unr

Son of ousted Iran shah urges security forces to 'stand with the people'

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's ousted shah, urged state employees and security forces to join protests, warning against complicity with the governme

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza govt when new Palestinian body takes over

Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians` internationally recognised representative, have not announced the names of the techn

I Back Myself to Counter-Attack: Kohli

Kohli became the fastest player to reach 28,000 runs across formats in international cricket and the second most prolific scorer behind Sachin Te

Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies

President Donald Trump has indicated a potential veto of a bill to extend federal health insurance subsidies. This move injects uncertainty into

Former chief of Naval staff Arun Prakash asked to establish identity under SIR

Collector of South Goa Egna Cleetus said that she will go through the Navy veterans enumeration form and the authorities will reach out to him

Donald Trump posts image claiming to be Acting President of Venezuela

Donald Trump has posted an image on social media declaring himself the Acting President of Venezuela. This follows a US military intervention tha

UK in talks with NATO to counter Russia, China in Arctic

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are `business as usual` rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump

Fact Check: Iran Denies Arrest of Indian Nationals Amid Unrest

The clarification comes at a time when concerns have grown over the safety of Indian students in Iran

Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash shares Goa SIR ordeal on social media

Admiral Arun Prakash (retd.) on Sunday expressed his anguish over the inconvenient scheduling of his and his wifes appearance in election offices

Parties in Maharashtra need only power: Akbaruddin Owaisi

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Political parties in Maharashtra have abandoned ideology and are interested only in power, AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owa

Quote of the Day by Shane Warne: 'Part of the art of bowling spin is to make the batsman think something...'

Shane Warne, the Australian spin great, is remembered for his immense skill and passion for cricket. He brought leg-spin back to prominence, leav

Trump says Iran has pitched negotiations after US leader threatened action for protester crackdown

President Trump stated Iran has proposed negotiations following U.S. threats of action over a crackdown on protesters. Meanwhile, activists repor

Indians Among Hundreds Arrested In Iran Amid Anti-Khamenei Protests? A Fact-Check

US President Donald Trump has said that he's weighing a range of responses to escalating unrest in Iran, including possible military options, ami

Coastal Road must not confound marathoners

While change may keep this exciting, it is important that runners arent confused

UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges Iran to refrain from unnecessary use of force amid protests, says 'Respect freedom of...'

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres urged Iran to show restraint as nationwide protests continue, calling for respect for human rights and peace

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Twitter Review

Alongside Chiranjeevi, the film features Nayanthara, Venkatesh, Catherine Tresa, and VTV Ganesh in key roles.

A country made for sports

It makes sense for legendary athletes and footballers to spend time in India given our respect for their skills

Golden Globes 2026 Winners: One Battle After Another leads the charge as Golden Globes commence at Beverly Hills

As Hollywoods awards season officially kicks off, the Golden Globes 2026 get underway in Beverly Hills with One Battle After Another emerging as

Chennai has Ooty-like weather: City shivers in unusually breezy, cold weather as IMD predicts light rain. Check Tamil Nadu weather forecast

Chennai is experiencing unusual and unexpected cold weather conditions, and social media users feel the weather in Tamil Nadu's capital is simila

Trump says US to receive 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela after meeting Delcy Rodrguez

The United States will receive a significant oil shipment from Venezuela. President Donald Trump confirmed an agreement for up to 50 million barr

Iran Protests Live News Updates: Death toll tops 500 as unrest enters third week; Trump weighs military options, says Iran 'wants to negotiate'

AI-powered focus groups; Clean energy meets rural livelihoods

DoppelIQ builds AI-powered digital consumers for B2C brands. Delhi-based think tank CEEW focuses on decentralised renewable solutions that suppor

Mumbai civic polls: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray attack BJP for fake Hindutva

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray on Sunday launched a scathing attack against the BJP over its fake Hindutva a

Wildfires in south Argentina rip through nearly 12,000 hectares of forest, threatening communities

The fires started almost a week ago in the Andean region of the Argentine province of Chubut and are putting a power plant and a school at risk a

He's Very Good At That: Trump Plans To Speak To Musk To Restore Internet In Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he plans to speak with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about restoring internet in Iran, where a

TVK Chief Vijay To Appear Before CBI Today In Karur Stampede Case

Complying with the summons issued to him, Vijay will appear before authorities for questioning at the CBI headquarters.

Bank Holiday on January 12: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

Banks in West Bengal are closed on January 12, 2026, due to Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary. Other states remain open. Customers should che