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IMF FY26 7.3%

2025-26 7.3% 2026-27 6.4% , IMF Moody's .

Why did India warn Poland against Pakistan? Seeks stronger ties amid raging Russia-Ukraine war

India has cautioned Poland against aiding Pakistan-backed terrorism as Jaishankar and Polish FM Sikorski reviewed strategic ties in New Delhi.

Silver price hits another record of Rs 3 lakh per kg level in Delhi markets; gold scales new peak

New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) Silver prices surged Rs 10,000 on Monday to breach the record Rs 3 lakh-per-kilogram mark in the national capital, driven

Electricity amendment bill likely in Budget session

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday said the Electricity Amendment Bill is likely to be introduced in the upcoming Budget ses

Epstein played key role in UAE, Israel becoming close: Report

Israel and the United Arab Emirates were reportedly in cahoots since the early 2000s to build commercial ties, long before the Abraham Accords we

Amandeep grabs the opportunity in Peillats absence

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Imran Khan denied access to legal counsels, his party claims

Lahore: Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has been denied access to his legal counsels and kept in solitary confinement for the l

UAE President Al Nahyan arrives in India

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be in the national capital for less than two hours, according to his schedule released by the Ministry of

PM Modi welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Both leaders also travelled together in the same car from the airport, showcasing their longstanding friendship and the multi-faceted partnership

No bag day every Saturday in Andhra Pradesh? A teacher reflects on possibility and pressure

No Bag Day should not become an unstructured or token activity. Teachers need to plan with the same care that they apply to academic lessons such

About Yumna Zaidis new Pak drama shot in Hyderabad, Karachi

Hyderabad: 2026 has kicked off on a strong note for the Pakistani entertainment industry, with several dramas already dominating Hindi- and Urdu-

How to Identify the Best Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange for Your Needs

Identify the best exchange by verifying FIU-IND compliance, automated TDS reporting, INR banking stability, and features tailored to your trading

Rupee breaches 91/USD mark 2nd time in a month, ends 14 paise lower at 90.92 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jan 19 (PTI) The rupee breached the 91-a-dollar mark for the second time in a month before ending 14 paise down at 90.92 (provisional) ag

Academic reform for paramedics and allied health: strengthening the foundations of healthcare

Europes deadliest train accidents in recent years: Timeline

A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain has left at least 39 people dead and injured more than 150.

Shinde will honour mandate for Mahayuti in BMC: Shiv Sena

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is clear that the Shiv Sena will honour the mandate for the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Briha

Parigi: A trending windmill spot, 80 km from Hyderabad

Every now and then, a new spot near Hyderabad quietly captures attention, drawing travellers looking for a quick escape from the city. Often disc

Indian tourists shout Jai Maharashtra in Paris, get criticised

Mumbai: A viral video showing a group of Indian men chanting slogans like Jai Maharashtra, Jai Shiv Sena and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai n

Sensex, Nifty succumb to selling pressure in blue-chips RIL, ICICI Bank amid weak global

Mumbai, Jan 19 (PTI) Stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday, tracking deep losses in heavyweights Reliance Industries, Et

'Individuals allowed...': Sunil Gavaskar tears into 'villains' after New Zealand secure first-ever ODI series win in India

Sunil Gavaskar has sparked debate after his blunt reaction to India's ODI series loss against New Zealand. Without holding back, the former capta

In Focus Podcast | Jana Nayagan vs. the CBFC: What goes behind censoring 720 hours of film?

Vijays farewell film, Jana Nayagan, faces a last-minute Revising Committee review, raising political conspiracy claims. Aroon Deep joins us on In

Spanish train collision: EAM Jaishankar expresses grief

The evening train between Malaga and Madrid went off the rails near Cordoba and slammed into a train coming from Madrid to Huelva, according to a

Farmers association calls for release of water to save standing paddy crops

What is speed reading?

If there were an Olympics for bookworms, theres a good chance that speed-reading would be the activity equivalent to sprints.

Doctors and dancers decode the physics of movement and posture to prevent injuries

Understanding the body mechanics is emerging as a crucial tool for dancers and will change the way they train, perform and heal.

Western Star, Pinnacle and Big Bay show out

Power shutdown in many areas of Tiruchi on January 21

JioHotstar revamps subscription plans, starting at 79 per month

JioHotstar introduces flexible subscription plans starting at 79 monthly, enhancing access to premium content for new subscribers.

Cong attacks ex-CJI Chandrachud over bail remark; BJP slams Cong for targeting judiciary

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Congress on Monday attacked former chief justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud over his remarks that bail should be the r

IMF upgrades Indias 2025-26 growth to 7.3% from earlier estimate of 6.6%

The report projects global growth to remain resilient at 3.3% in calendar year 2026 and at 3.2% in 2027, largely the same as the 3.3% estimated f

CM Stalin lays foundation stone for Mamallan reservoir, proposed as Chennais sixth drinking water source

The reservoir would have an annual storage capacity of 2.25 tmcft when filled twice and a potential to supply 170 million litres a day (mld) to C

Japans first woman PM Takaichi dissolves Lower House paves way for snap polls

Addressing a press conference, Takaichi said she intends to seek a fresh mandate from voters and has staked her continuation as PM on the electio

Three cheers to GCCs online space for tree talk

Greater Chennai Corporation tightens the noose around those abusing trees in public spaces

My Personality Is Intact, Says Rashmika Mandanna

It was something when it was narrated but went into changes at the time of release, she adds

Centres delay on Sircilla power loom mega cluster is political vendetta against Telangana weavers: KTR

Dhurandhar 45 days box office collection: Ranveer Singh's film inches closer to Rs 900 crore

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 9.95 crore net at the Indian box office in its seventh weekend, taking its 45-day total to Rs 879.75

Donald Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus

President Donald Trump is set to meet global business leaders in Davos, Switzerland, for a reception following his address to the World Economic

Karan Aujla adds 5 new cities to P-Pop Culture India tour 2026, know dates, venues, how to get tickets, prices, and more

As part of his P-Pop Culture India Tour, Karan Aujla will be performing in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Indore, Bengaluru, Kolkata

School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

A tragic accident in South Africa's Gauteng province has claimed the lives of at least 13 children. A truck collided with a school minibus on Mon

DGP K. Ramachandra Rao back in controversy after video of inappropriate behaviour surfaces

Mr. Rao told the media that the now viral video video was eight years old and was recorded when he was posted in Belagavi. He termed the incident

2025 Minority Incidents in Bangladesh Non-communal: Yunus

The statement came days after India, on January 9, pressed Dhaka to swiftly and firmly deal with attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and describe

Unnao rape: Delhi HC rejects Sengar plea to suspend sentence

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, January 19, refused to suspend the 10-year sentence awarded to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Senga

Institutional inclusiveness: Oxfam heaps praise for Indias quota system; terms it way to democratising power

Oxfam's latest findings present India's reservation system as an exemplary model for equitable political representation, highlighting the stark c

T20 WC: Decide to participate in India or risk removal, ICC tells Bangladesh

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to decide on its participation in the T20 World C

Who Is Nitin Nabin, Set to Become BJPs Youngest National President?

At 45, Nabin will be among the youngest leaders to head the BJP, succeeding J P Nadda, who has held the position since January 2020

Victim, again

Should Supreme Court Read Up a Law? Or Leave It to Parliament?

I was struck by how two judges dramatically expanded the scope of the bail law for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.

Sensex, Nifty succumb to selling pressure in blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank

Reliance Industries dropped 3.04%t after the company reported a flat net profit for the third quarter

Dalit associations seek inquiry into attacks on SCs living near Bhogapuram

Kashmiri Pandits mark Exodus Day; Farooq Abdullah casts doubt on their permanent return

Delhi HC Dismisses Sengar's Plea to Suspend Sentence in Murder Case

On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the ca

One dead, four wounded in Czech town hall shooting

Police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger; a motive for the shooting wasn't immediately clear

'Jail her or send her back to Somalia': Trump targets Ilhan Omar over Minnesota Somali fraud scandal

UP Woman Allegedly Hangs Self Weeks After Marriage Over Dowry Harassment

A 20-year-old woman was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her husband's house in Dudahi town here, police said on Monday.

Bandla Ganesh To Take Up Padayatra Acknowledging His Admiration For Naidu

He said that he waited impatiently for Naidu's release and went to the Supreme Court whenever there was a court hearing

Kerala Man Kills Parents-In-Law, Critically Injures Son

An elderly couple was allegedly stabbed to death and their three-year-old grandson seriously injured by their son-in-law in this district on Mond

Jaishankar's blunt message to Poland: Don't help fuel terror infrastructure in our neighbourhood

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Jaishankar called for zero tolerance to

'Logical discrepancies' in Bengal SIR: Supreme Court directs ECI to publish all 1.25 crore names; TMC hails order

Painting the town pink: The Pink Panther franchise through the years

What comes to your mind when you hear Pink Panther? For some of you, it could be the nostalgic cartoons you probably watched growing up. It could

India's December oilmeal exports fall 40% on weak soyabean meal shipments

In December, India's oilmeal exports plummeted by 40 percent, largely attributed to a drastic decline in soyabean meal shipments. Other oilmeals,

Telangana ACB Records Highest Number of Cases in Last 14 Years

The ACB Director General Charu Sinha expressed satisfaction over the overall performance in the last quarter of 2025 and throughout the year

Do Deewane Seher Mein teaser: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakurs imperfectly perfect love story

Backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is set to be released in theatres on February 20

Europe readying steps against Trump tariff blackmail on Greenland: Germany

Lars Klingbeil said Europes response could have three main strands, including putting on hold the current tariff deal with the United States

Pakistani Laughter Chefs trolled, locals apologise to Indians

Mumbai: Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment has emerged as one of Indias most loved cooking-comedy reality shows. Hosted by Bharti Singh and

Nitin Nabin Unanimously Elected as BJP Chief

Later, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and other state leaders submitted another set of nomination papers in support of Nabin, who w

Hindutva leader Harshita Thakur, 6 others booked for provocative gesture against dargah in Belagavi

The vehicle was moving in front of the Syed Ansari dargah, when Ms. Thakur made repeated gestures of shooting arrows towards the religious place.

Surname Spellings, Child Marriage Mention: Top Court's Big Bengal SIR Order

The Supreme Court noted that the Election Commission must understand the stress people are under due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of

HSBC is on course for 300 billion valuation, top executive says

HSBC's corporate and investment banking head anticipates the bank's market value could surpass 300 billion, projecting a significant share price

Trupti Bhoirs Paro sheds light on a prevalent social evil threatening women across the heart of India

Truptis Paro, directed by Gajendra Ahire, is on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences list of 201 feature films eligible to compete for

India vs New Zealand T20Is: Full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming details

The T20I series between India and New Zealand holds immense importance for the selectors and management team, as they assess every player regardi

SIR: Openly display names of people on discrepancies list, SC tells EC

The Supreme Court on Monday, January 19, directed the Election Commission (EC) to display the names of those on the logical discrepancies list at

What is cyberpunk?

Technology trouble is a light term that can be used to describe the idea of this subgenre!

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 19, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, January 19, 2026.

IndiaUS relations: From crossroads to strategic calibration

Today's IndiaU.S. engagement cannot be reduced to the ariff battle. The negotiation landscape in 2026 is strategic, multi-layered, and dynamic.

The chroma key to great filmmaking: How green screen technology works

Have you ever watched a film with some special add-ons and wondered, How do they do that?. Well, the answer lies in a screen of a very specific c

Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC puts MP govt on notice; 2 weeks to sanction action against minister

The Supreme Court has mandated the Madhya Pradesh government to decide within two weeks on prosecuting minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his offensi

10,000 Special Guests Invited for 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry on Monday said that around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kar

Organisers say 'Not right' for Iran to attend Davos summit after deadly protests

Iran's foreign minister will not attend the Davos summit. Organizers stated it would not be right given the recent deadly crackdown on protesters

Bengal SIR: ECI Ordered to Publish Names With Logical Discrepancies

The court asked the state government to provide adequate manpower to the ECI and the State Election Commission to entertain the documents and obj

Work Will Be Revdi Handed Over By Modi Govt, No Longer A Right: Kharge, Rahul On Law Replacing MGNREGA

New Delhi, Jan 19: Opposing the new VB-G RAM G Act that has replaced the MGNREGA, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have claim

Odisha Minister Says No Nipah Virus Scare, Bengal Situation Being Monitored

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured residents that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in the state and there is

Na kaam ke hain na Ram ke hain: Congress slams BJP over seer attack

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday, January 19, launched a scathing attack on the BJP over alleged mistreatment meted out to Shankaracharya Swami

Do not help fuel terrorist infrastructure in our neighbourhood, Jaishankar tells Poland

Putin invited to Trump's 'Board of Peace': Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace aimed at resolving conflicts globally and ov

India leads global growth race, equity markets post decade-long winning streak: NSE

Inflation remained below the Reserve Bank of India's lower tolerance band for most of the year, which allowed the central bank to cut the repo ra

IMF Raises Indias Growth Forecast to 7.3% for FY26

New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised Indias economic growth projection to 7.3 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year,

SC gives Madhya Pradesh 2 weeks to decide on sanction to prosecute Vijay Shah over Col Qureshi remarks

The Supreme Court has ordered the Madhya Pradesh government to decide within two weeks on prosecuting minister Kunwar Vijay Shah. Shah made objec

Why local businesses still win without social media hype

Explore how local businesses thrive through trust, consistency, and community connections, proving success doesnt always need social media hype.

Defeated them in court today, will trounce BJP in polls: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on SC's SIR order

The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to publish names of voters facing scrutiny over enumeration forms. This move is seen as a s