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AR Rahmans Communal Thing Remark Sparks Debate

The composer suggested that shifting power dynamics, and what he described as a possible communal factor, could be behind the slowdown in work co

CASE Construction Equipment bullish on India with likely push on infrastructure spending

India is now the 2nd largest 5G user with 400 million+ users globally, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

The ministry stated that since the launch of 5G, around 25 crores mobile users have started using the 5G services and 4.69 lakhs 5G BTSs have bee

Pro Iran Demonstrations Held Across Several Shia Majority Pockets Of Kashmir, Kargil

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Unity in Iran, Warns Against External Ploys: Reports

Why the Internet cant let go of 2016 inside the viral trends surprising comeback

A social media trend sees people revisiting 2016. Users are posting old pictures and noting similarities between then and now. Experts suggest 20

The heartbreaking story of Laika, the Russian space dog who circled Earth 2,570 times

In 1957, Laika, a Moscow stray, became the first dog in orbit aboard Sputnik 2. Her mission aimed to study spaceflight effects on living beings.

Wedding Bells for Dhanush-Mrunal

Reports hints at a private February marriage as the two stay tight-lipped

Iran-America war on the cards? US military supercarrier rushes to Middle East as Trump warns Tehran

Watch: Gautam Gambhir, KL Rahul seek blessings at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple ahead of IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

Ahead of the IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul visited Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple to seek blessings. The moment, captured on vide

Grasim appoints Sahay as CEO of Birla Opus Paints

Sahay joins Birla Opus from ITC, where he last served as Executive Vice President Sales, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in Sale

Whats in Trumps new health care plan? Key details from the long-promised proposal

Trump health care plan: President Trump unveiled his Great Health Care Plan, aiming to lower drug and insurance costs by building on existing exe

A Sick Talon Show

From salon chair to doctors clinic, experts nail down unhealthy fads after a surge in nail-related contact dermatitis cases

UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats

Britain's Royal Navy has successfully tested its first large autonomous helicopter, named Proteus. This advanced aircraft is designed for dangero

Rahul Gandhi To Meet Families Of Water Contamination In Indore Today

The Congress has arranged training of the elected representatives of the civic body on the process to purify the contaminated water by employing

Airbus' helicopters unit wins drone contract from French Navy

Airbus and Naval Group have secured a significant contract to build six VSR700 drones for the French Navy. These advanced uncrewed aerial systems

Supreme Court ruling sharpens focus on substance over structure for foreign investors

The verdict raises litigation, deal-structuring concerns for PE, VC investors

Jharkhands presence at Davos WEF underscores state's role in Indias economic growth: Officials

Jharkhand is set to showcase its critical minerals potential at the World Economic Forum in Davos and during a UK visit. The state aims to positi

South Africa probes Iran's role in BRICS+ naval drills

South Africa is investigating Iran's presence in BRICS+ naval drills near Cape Town. Reports suggest President Ramaphosa asked Iran to leave to p

Wordle Answer January 16: Hints and solution decided for Friday puzzle #1,672

Wordle is a daily word puzzle that challenges players to identify a hidden five-letter word in six tries. Developed in 2021 by software engineer

Prayer leader in Iran, the faithful call for executions over protests, a red line for Trump

A senior Iranian cleric has called for the execution of detained protesters. He also issued direct threats against US President Donald Trump. The

MEA LIVE | India urges citizens to leave Iran amid worsening security situation

'Washington pushing Middle East to': Russia, China warn of WAR if 'US attacks Iran' at UN meeting

Discussed Russia's attacks and energy problems with Ukraine's Zelenskiy: NATO Secretary General

NATO chief Mark Rutte spoke with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about recent Russian attacks causing power outages. They discussed the urg

GST 2.0, festival demand drive 10% growth in commercial vehicle sales in Apr-Dec

Tata Motors continues to lead the segment with 35% market share: SIAM

Will Pakistan's economy collapse with private sector credit crashing 79% amid deepening economic crisis?

Pakistan's economy faces fresh turmoil as private sector credit plunges 79%, inflation surges, consumer demand collapses and the IMF issues a ste

Prashant Tamang: The 'Indian Idol' of the Marginalised

Prashant Tamang passed away at the age of 43 at his home in Delhi on 11 January 2026.

World Economic Forum 2026: GIFT City delegation led by Sanjay Kaul to engage with global leaders at Davos

A high-level delegation from GIFT City will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. They will meet global business leaders, investors, and poli

Legal experts seek one-time settlement scheme under the Customs Act

Demand for clarity on claiming credit under GST to bring down litigation and PLI to promote AI in different industries will be a game changer, sa

Pamela Anderson says she misses Tommy Lee, blames his wife Brittany Furlan for estrangement

Pamela Anderson discloses that she and Tommy Lee no longer stay in contact, attributing the distance brought by his marriage while acknowledging

Delhi Pollution: GRAP 3 curbs enforced in Delhi-NCR as air quality likely to turn 'severe'

GRAP 3 restrictions were revoked earlier this month after the air quality improved; however, several preventive and control measures under GRAP 1

Nearly 3,000 global leaders from 130 countries expected at WEF 2026 beginning January 19 at Davos

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 begins in Davos on January 19. Global leaders, corporate chiefs, and policymakers will convene for f

OTT Turned These Bollywood Actors Into Powerhouses

OTT platforms prioritise performance, depth, and realism. This shift has helped both seasoned and new-generation actors deliver their most impact

Temperature to Hover between 12-14C Celsius in Telangana

The day temperatures will be normal around 29 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius

ACHIK activists murder: 2 more arrested by WGH police bringing total to 6

Biplab Kr Dey Tura, Jan 16: West Garo Hills (WGH) police tasted further success in apprehending 2 more suspects in the assault and murder of ACHI

RBI raises Ombudsman compensation cap to Rs 30 lakh for banking customers

The Reserve Bank of India has increased the compensation limit for customers to Rs 30 lakh for consequential losses and Rs 3 lakh for harassment,

Why Pure Protection Is the Original Purpose of Life Insurance

Understanding this original purpose of life insurance further illuminates what it is supposed to do and how it can become a part of a broader fin

Word of the day: Amatorculistically

Amatorculistically is a long and unusual English word that comes from Latin origins. It is rarely spoken and mostly found in old books, dictionar

SC verdict in Tiger Global puts spotlight on F&O trades from DTAA countries

The judgment will also have a far-reaching impact on foreign investment in India

More than 422,000 people signed contracts with Russian army in 2025, a drop from the previous year

Russia's armed forces saw 422,704 contract sign-ups last year. This number is lower than the previous year. Dmitry Medvedev, a senior security of

NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years

While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical che

Cash Payments To Be Banned At Toll Plazas From April 1? Here's The Big Update

Starting April 1, cash payments will be banned at all toll plazas, and commuters will have to use either FASTag or UPI to pay tolls.

Antibiotics For Common Cold Can Harm Your Gut: Follow These Tips To Restore Gut Balance

Antibiotics don't target only harmful bacteria; they can also kill off these beneficial species, leading to an imbalance known as dysbiosis.

Hyderabad's Hot Air Balloon Festival Takes Flight From January 16-18

Hyderabad's Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 runs from January 16-18 with scenic balloon rides, night glow shows, sold-out tickets, and government s

'Ten Indians arrested in Iran': MEA says 'have asked for 'consular access'; talks on

What are Trump Accounts? How the new investment idea could affect low-income families

Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for children under 18, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They launch for contr

RCB Proposes AI-Enabled Cameras for Crowd Management at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

The solution leverages advanced analysis of video, audio and text data to accelerate investigations and enable faster, more accurate decision-mak

Exports 'highly positive' in January so far: Piyush Goyal

India's exports are showing strong positive growth in January. This is happening even with global economic uncertainties. The Commerce and Indust

Centre bans 242 betting and gambling websites; nearly 8,000 platforms blocked so far: Reports

Rajasthan RSSB grade 4th result 2025 to be declared soon at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in; check cut-off marks and more

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is expected to release the Rajasthan Grade 4 Result 2025 soon for over 21 lakh candidates. The recruitment dr

Capital chokes: GRAP-III reimposed in Delhi-NCR; air quality likely to turn 'severe'

Delhi-NCR faces renewed pollution crisis as authorities re-implement GRAP-III restrictions. Non-essential construction, demolition, and mining ac

Construction of new bridge near Railway Junction drags on

The Highways Department is likely to begin work on Mannarpuram side after March 15 by which time the Railways is expected to move the materials r

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ED files chargesheet against Al Falah Group chairman, charitable trust in money-laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, Chairman of Al Falah Group, and the Al Falah Charitable Trust.

7 men Mrunal Thakur was linked with in past before Dhanush

Mumbai: Internet is filled with reports and rumours around actors Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush. Industry whispers suggest that the two stars may be

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date, time, schedule and how to watch in US, UK, Canada and Australia: Global premiere timings worldwide, episode runtimes, story setting, cast and characters

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date, time, schedule and how to watch in US, UK, Canada and Australia explains when the HBO series premier

Solar eclipse to create ring of fire; will Hyderabad witness it?

Hyderabad: Astrophiles will once again get a chance to look at the ring of fire due to an annular solar eclipse on February 17, however, those in

Sanjay Raut vs Sudhanshu Trivedi: War of words over Vote Chori claims after Mahayuti BMC win

Leave by any means available: India tells 9,000 citizens in Iran to exit amid escalating situation Here's what MEA said

The Ministry of External Affairs has urged around 9,000 Indian citizens, primarily students in Iran, to depart the country due to recent developm

iPhone reboot alert: Why Apples iOS 26.2 update is suddenly urgent for users

iOS 26.2 update: Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users about active cyberattacks exploiting critical iOS security flaws. Users must

The Essence of Indian Fashion Is Timeless, adaptable and Rooted in Drape

Legendary fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani looks back on three decades of Indian fashion through drape, memory, history, and lived experience.

TS-iPASS praise by NITI Aayog matter of pride for Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Friday, January 16, said that NITI Aayogs praise for TS-iPASS policy, de

Book of the Day: Why this tech-meets-culture literary novel by an award-winning author is impossible to put down?

Book of the Day: Responses to Death of the Author have spanned from enthusiastic praise to measured, thoughtful critique. Many readers have highl

GRAP Stage III curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns severe: Whats allowed, whats not

Delhi-NCR faces Stage III Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures as air quality has entered the 'severe' category. Restrictions include 50%

Karnataka converts nearly half of 10.27 lakh crore GIM commitments into actual investment

The manufacturing sector led the investment conversion, with 3.22 lakh crore materialised against commitments of 5.66 lakh crore

Will Meet Modi Any Number of Times for State's Benefit: Revanth Reddy

Revanth Reddy said he would request the prime minister to sanction an airport for Adilabad district to improve connectivity

Rajasthan BLO threatens suicide over order to delete 470 minority voters

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) from Rajasthans Hawa Mahal Assembly constituencyhas threatened to commit suicide after he was allegedly pressured to

Rare winter shock: Arctic blast may trigger snow in Florida and freeze the south

An Arctic blast is set to bring a small but potent snowstorm to the South and East this weekend, with chances of snowfall from the Florida Panhan

Wipro Q3 Results: Net profit drops 7% YoY to 3,119 cr; dividend of 6 per share

Nearly 44,000 startups registered in 2025, highest since the launch of Startup India: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, speaking on the 10th anniversary of Startup India, said that there are now more than 2 lakh startups across the country and a

How Pinakin Patel crafted a design legacy

An expansive survey of the self-taught architect and designers work is set to open at Nilaaya Anthology in Mumbai

India in talks with US as Chabahar Port sanctions waiver nears April 26 expiry, says MEA

India is in talks with the United States. This is to ensure its Chabahar Port plans continue. A US sanctions waiver is in place until April 26. T

'FCC is Trumps attack dog' | House hearing erupts as Carr faces accusations of media intimidation

How Failed Thackeray Reunion May Have Cost 1 Cousin More Than The Other

Maharashtra's complicated political space took a turn ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections when estranged cousins Uddhav and

AP CM's Nod for APFIRST Research Centre in Tirupati

Naidu gave consent for setting up a research centre named AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) in Tirupati

Coimbatore Corporation plans new zonal offices ahead of expansion

How to Take a Legal Break From Your Marriage

In an era where matrimonial conflicts are increasingly complex, Indian law offers a nuanced remedy of divorce - judicial separation!

Ashton Kutcher returns to acting, appears solo on red carpet with Mila Kunis nowhere in sight

Ashton Kutcher returns to acting in The Beauty, an FX/Hulu suspense thriller created by Ryan Murphy. It centers on a revolutionary drug that offe

How infrastructure is powering Mumbais ultra-luxury property markets

New transport links and metros are reducing travel time and redrawing citys real estate hierarchy

Kartik Aaryan walks away from his Rs 15 crore paycheck: Reports

Mumbai: In an industry where success is celebrated loudly and failures are quickly forgotten, Kartik Aaryan has chosen a different path. The acto

SPREE Scheme: 1.17 lakh firms, 1.03 cr employees enrolled with ESIC

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation has seen significant registration under its SPREE scheme. Over 1.17 lakh new employers and 1.03 crore

Quote of the day by by Nicki Minaj: You have to know that as long as you love who you are

Nicki Minajs quote of the day focuses on self-love, personal values, and confidence. The message says people should accept who they are and trust

No Nipah virus case in Tripura: Official

Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Saju Waheed A, said the government is serious about preventing the disease and has taken multipl

As AI reshapes Engineering, IITs double down on humanities and creative arts

From popular Psychology electives in old IITs to the recent launch of the Centre for Creative Arts at IIT Hyderabad, humanities education is emer

Quote by Kendrick Lamar: 'The best thing is to always keep honest people around, because...'

Kendrick Lamar, a highly influential hip-hop artist, emphasizes the importance of honest feedback in his creative process, avoiding yes men to ma

Assam CM Flags Concern Over Inadequate Response of West Bengal Over Infiltration

The chief minister exudes confidence to win Assam assembly polls with thumping majority

I-PAC raids in Kolkata: ED seeks to add MHA, DoPT as parties in its plea in SC

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court. It seeks to include the Union Home Ministry and the Department of Personnel and Tra

BJP Sweeps Mumbai Civic Polls, Becomes Largest Party in BMC

Coupled with a decent performance by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the BJP is now in the driver's seat to govern the cash-rich

Analysis | Why Saudi Arabia opposed U.S. strike on Iran

According to Gulf and American officials, Saudi Arabia, along with Qatar, Oman and Turkey, lobbied the Trump administration against military acti

Jointly Charging the Road Ahead | Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Charging Network Industry 2026