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Andhra CM Conducts Aerial Survey Of ONGC Gas Well Blowout

A massive fireball reaching up to a height of 20 metres and a width of 25 metres erupted on January 5 near Mori and Irusumanda villages, followin

Why Rushing to Desilt Himalayan Rivers Is a Risk We Cannot Ignore

In a region like the Himalayas, sediment is not an inconvenience, rather a fundamental component of river stability.

Sri Lankan Parliament speaker rules out Opposition motion to appoint committee on conduct of JSC

COLOMBO, Jan 9: Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne on Friday ruled out a motion by the Opposition to appoint a parliamentary sele

Revanth Reddy Govt Implemented Major Schemes: Hanumantha Rao

Rao said that the Congress announced a six-point programme at Thukkuguda, in the presence of party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, promisi

Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great among four Indian films eligible for Oscars 2026

LOS ANGELES, Jan 9: Four Indian titles, including Kannada blockbuster Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and the Hindi film Tanvi The Great, are among

Children With Father's Identity Unknown Can Acquire Nepali Citizenship In Mother's Name

Relief to thousands of people who are deprived of their citizenship certificates

Hundreds in Somalias capital protest Israels recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

MOGADISHU (Somalia), Jan 9: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Somalias capital to protest Israels recognition of the self-declared Republic o

Switzerland honours victims of deadly Alpine bar fire in national day of mourning

MARTIGNY (Switzerland), Jan 9: Switzerland will hold a memorial service Friday, part of a national day of mourning to honour the 40 people who we

US State Dept highlights mission-defining challenge during Jaishankars New York visit in Nov last year

NEW YORK, Jan 9: The US Department of State has highlighted a mission-defining challenge during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankars visit her

Hundreds in Somalia protest Israels recognition of Somaliland

Mogadishu (Somalia): Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Somalias capital to protest Israels recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somal

Freedom at Midnight Season 2 series review: Nikkhil Advani hits the sweet spot between text and context

Intense, reflective, but selective in its depiction of events and agent provocateurs, the series humanises political icons and puts their era-def

Four cattle killed in suspected wild animal attack in Kannur

Gen Z isnt buying what youre trying to sell: How a students deleted op-ed has shaken the Pakistan Army and Asim Munir

It is over by Zorain Nizamani: A young Pakistani academic's opinion piece questioning the grip of older power structures on youth was removed sho

Telangana: 4-year-old gets 20 neck stitches due to Chinese manja injury

Hyderabad: A four-year-old boy in Jagtial district suffered serious injuries in a Chinese manja freak accident on Thursday, January 8, reportedly

Section 163 Invoked Near Delhi Mosque, Over 1,000 police deployed

The Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals linked to the recent stone-pelting incident near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. Enhanced security measure

India@Davos: Doval to Join CMs, Ministers at WEF Annual Meeting

The chief ministers - Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh, Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma, Madhya Pradesh's Moha

No need to waste bullet when growth high, inflation low:PwC on RBI rate cut

NEW DELHI, Jan 9: Making a case for status quo on interest rate by the RBI, PwC Partner and Economic Advisory Services leader Ranen Banerjee said

Ashok Leyland aims to be among global top 10 commercial vehicle makers:Dheeraj Hinduja

LUCKNOW, Jan 9: Hinduja Group Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja on Friday said Ashok Leyland is aiming to be among the worlds top 10 commercial vehicle ma

Iran cut off from world as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns protesters

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of acting on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump

Stray dogs case: Supreme Court refuses to go into allegation of harassment of women dog feeders

The Supreme Court will not address harassment claims against dog feeders. It stated such issues are law-and-order matters. Aggrieved individuals

India can be a factor of stabilisation in global affairs: Chile backs New Delhi bid for UNSC permanent seat

Chile has voiced its support for India's ambition to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Ambassador Juan Angulo state

Good news for Thalapathy Vijay, his final film Jana Nayagan to release soon, Madras High Court supports Tamil superstar, asks CBFC to..

Jana Nayagan got huge support from the Madras High Court and directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to clear the certification o

The Hindu Lit For Life: How translators bridge the worlds with words

A part of the 13thedition of the festival, a talk moderated by Mini Krishnan on Translation: The Bridge Over Lives and Landscapes will feature Ch

Stepmother Burns Child's Private Parts With Hot Spatula For Bedwetting In Kerala: Cops

A five-year-old girl's private parts were allegedly injured with a hot steel spatula by her stepmother for bedwetting, police said here on Friday

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Delhi High Court rejects plea against recognition of political parties as national, state-level parties

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Election Commission's system for recognizing national and state-level political par

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Yunus aligned with religious extremists, says Taslima Nasrin

Writer Taslima Nasrin has accused Bangladesh's interim government and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of supporting religious extremists. She state

Watch: India wasnt ready for trade deal, says top Trump advisor

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has revealed the U.S.-India trade deal did not happen because PM Narendra Modi did not call U.S. President

Adapting to changing times, KSEBs Model Section Offices to be recast as digitally-capable Smart Section Offices

The Smart Section Offices concept is expected to enhance human resource utilisation, reduce losses, minimise billing and metering errors, improve

South Korea's Yoon Faces Potential Death Penalty Over Martial Law Crisis

South Korea's special prosecutor is expected to make a sentencing request for former president Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection over his

Take the President seriously: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vances advice to Europe on Greenland

Uttar Pradesh government installs CCTV monitoring in over 4,300 cow shelters

Uttar Pradesh is taking strides to improve its cow shelter infrastructure. As part of the plan, CCTV cameras are being installed in numerous shel

Iran Protests: Khamenei's BIG warning to Trump, says, 'Focus on your...'

Donald Trump had earlier threatened the Iranian government over the crackdown on protestors.

Prada Launches Chai-Inspired Perfume With Cardamom Fusion

India's most loved beverage on Prada's catalogue

Inner Vibes26 brings 54 abstract artists together through the language of black, white and grey

Curated by Deepak Sonar, the exhibition draws inspiration from legendary artist Vasant Wankhede, who spoke of the importance of challenging onese

India to Clock 6.6 pc Growth in FY27

While US tariffs may impact India's export performance in FY27, strong demand from Europe and the Middle East is expected to mitigate these effec

Fortnite downtime: When will the servers be back up? Global schedule explained

Is Fortnite down: The January 9 update arrives midway through Chapter 6 Season 1, following a packed Winterfest schedule, and introduces fresh co

T.N. government notifies 100 reserve forests in last five years

The newly notified forest blocks are spread across 10 districts Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Madurai, Kallakurichi, Theni, Sivagangai, Namakkal, the Ni

Probe Agency ED Flags Alleged Goa Election Link In I-PAC Raids In Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) ongoing investigation into an alleged coal smuggling syndicate has brought to light a possible connection with

Return of the native: Inside the Nilgiris grassland and shola forest revival

Lessons from local communities, ecologists and the government to rebuild the Nilgiris ecosystem and bring back its wildlife

Preparations for annual Ratha Sapthami on Tirumala reviewed

TTD cancels Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens from January 24-26

Actress Ramya Draws Flak for Comparing Men to Dogs

Ramya's controversial remarks comparing men to dogs in response to the Supreme Court's comments have led to a backlash on social media, with crit

Indo-US trade deal derailed since Modi did not call Trump: Commerce Secy

The India-United States trade deal was not finalised since Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call President Donald Trump, claimed US Commerce

German Chancellor To Visit India From January 12-13 On PM Modi's Invite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz on January 12 in Ahmedabad, an official statement by the

Protests sweep Iran despite internet shutdown, state TV warns of casualties

Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning after a call by the countrys exiled crown prince for demonstration

I-PAC row: Mamata Banerjee files multiple FIRs against ED in Kolkata, Salt Lake

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee filed two complaints against the ED following raids on I-PAC and its chief. Kolkata and Bidhannagar Police registe

Imbibe spirit of regulations, just don't follow tick-box based compliance culture: RBI Governor to regulated entities

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra called for financial institutions to adopt the spirit of regulations. He stressed collaboration to fight di

Russia Claims Use of New Oreshnik Ballistic Missile in Major Strike on Ukraine

As tensions rise between Moscow and Washington, Ukraine faces a devastating overnight drone and missile attack from Russia. With the introduction

Binances 2025 End-of-Year Report: Trust, Liquidity, and Web3 Discovery

BuildingBrighter Financial Futures: Sun Life and Aflatoun International partner to boost financial literacy for more than 30,000 domestic workers across Asia

This first-of-its-kind regional initiative aims to bolster the financial resilience of foreign and local domestic workers through financial educa

I-PAC row: Mamata files multiple FIRs against ED in Kolkata, Salt Lake

TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Friday lodged dual complaints against the ED in connection with the agencys raids at the office of political c

India's Foreign Policy Swings Like Wild Pendulum : Kharge

Kharge slammed Modi govt as centre plans to allow Chinese to bid for govt contracts

Strongly condemn shameful and unacceptable treatment meted out to TMC MPs, says Mamata

Several Trinamool Congress MPs were detained while staging protests against alleged misuse of probe agencies by the Centre

I-Pac raids: Calcutta HC adjourns ED pleas amid courtroom chaos

Calcutta High Court adjourned a hearing on Enforcement Directorate's search at I-PAC. Chaos in the courtroom led to the postponement. The court w

Quote of the Day by Bollywood 'perfectionist' Aamir Khan: 'I do what I feel is right. I am not scared to walk on the new path and take risk'

Bollywood 'perfectionist' Aamir Khan, one of the finest actors in the country, has won the hearts of the audience with his impressive and memorab

Man Visits Commissioner Office To File Complaint, Steals Policeman's Bike

A man who visited the Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner's office to lodge a complaint, allegedly walked out and rode off on a police of

Srinagar Sees Season's Coldest Night At -6 Degrees Celsius

On Thursday, Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season at minus 6 degrees Celsius as Jammu and Kashmir continues to be under the grip of

Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT questioning tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru; arrest likely

Sources say SIT examining tantris decades-old relationship with main accused Unnikrishnan Potti

One Leafy Vegetable, One Health Benefit: Methi For Diabetes, Mint For Digestion And More

Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain offered a simple, food-based strategy for handling common health issues with leafy vegetables.

Budget Session Likely from Jan 28; Union Budget to Be Tabled on Feb 1

New Delhi, Jan 9: The Budget session of Parliament is likely to begin on January 28, with the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on February

Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation

President Trump announced the cancellation of a second wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing cooperation from the South American nation. He stated

Ind vs NZ ODI 2026: Schedule, venues, India and New Zealand squads, where to watch live streaming

Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 Schedule and Venue: Shubman Gill will captain India in a three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11, as H

Opinion: Opinion | Is Jana Nayagan The Right 'The End' For Vijay The Actor?

Is Jana Nayagan the right kind of story for Vijay to end his stellar movie career with? Would the film satisfy his fans and the regular movie-goe

Delhi Police arrests another accused in Turkman Gate stone-pelting case; security to stay tightened

Delhi Police have arrested another individual in connection with the Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident. This brings the total number of arrests

Five held for selling Chinese Manja in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Ahead of Sankranthi, a group of five people was arrested for selling Chinese Manja in Hyderabad on Thursday, January 8. The police sei

Maternal Antibiotic Use Tied To Higher Bacterial Disease Risk In Babies

Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease -- a common bacterial di

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Celebrates the Grand Opening of De Beers Groups Largest Flagship Store in Mumbai

Nearly 5,000 sq. ft. Mumbai flagship debuts with a stunning launch event and unveils the ICON Collection

Naidu holds talks with EU ambassador on trade, infra, investment

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said he held discussions with European Union Ambassador to India Herv Delphin on str

Who was Prerna Bachchan? Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Bala Bachchan's daughter dies in tragic road accident in Indore, was preparing for UPSC; police says, 'highly intoxicated..'

In a tragic incident from Madhya Pradesh MLA and former home minister Bala Bachchan's daughter Prerna Bachchan died in a road accident on Friday

China curbs rare earth exports to Japanese companies after dual-use ban: Report

China has started limiting exports of rare earths and powerful magnets to Japanese firms. This move affects many Japanese industries, not just th

I-PAC row: Mamata Banerjee hits streets, leads protest march in Kolkata against ED action

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leading a protest march. The march is against the Enforcement Directorate's searches at the residen

Bangladesh stops new import permits for onion from India

Bangladesh has halted new onion import permits from India, prioritizing domestic farmers. While 10 lakh tonnes are exported to Bangladesh, Indian

Dhurandhar's fifth week at box office closes on thunderous note; 35-day total crosses Rs 830 crore

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 56.35 crore net in the Indian box office in its fifth week, taking its 35-day total to Rs 830.85 crore net.

Telangana: TGHRC orders govt to pay Rs 8 lakh to family for death of woman

Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has ordered a Rs 8 lakh in compensation for the husband and family of a woman who died a

Sabarimala gold loss case: SIT arrests chief priest

The chief priest of the Sabarimala temple, Kandararu Rajeevaru, has been arrested. This arrest is linked to the ongoing investigation into the lo

Calcutta High Court Adjourns Hearing on ED Raids Linked to I-PAC

TMC and Enforcement Directorate petitions to be heard next week

Chinese Woman Calls IVF Baby As Return Of Late Son, Sparks Debate

In late December, the woman mentioned in a video that she felt her baby might be born prematurely.

New show The 50: 18 new names; Full list of 35 probable celebs

Mumbai: All eyes are currently on the upcoming reality show The 50, and with each passing day, curiosity among audiences continues to grow. Fans

Decode Karnataka: Do Bengalurus urban poor have a right to the city?

Why have successive governments failed to address the housing needs of Bengalurus homeless?

Russia fires Oreshnik missile at Ukraine: Whats special about the rare weapon that flies at 13,600 kmph and why Putin is using it now

Russia has fired the Oreshnik missile in Ukraine. This rare weapon, capable of high speed and multiple warheads, was used in a strike on critical

What is the War Powers Act and can it limit President Donald Trumps military action in Venezuela?

The War Powers Act: The measure, put forward by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine with bipartisan support, aims to prevent the president from deployin

Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Trump expected to announce Board of Peace

Deir al-Balah: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 13 people, according to health officials, as US President Donald Trump was expected to

Swings like a wild pendulum: Mallikarjun Kharge targets Modi governments foreign policy; flags China outreach, Donald Trump remarks

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi government's foreign policy, citing alleged inconsistency and compromise of India's str

CM Naidu Holds Talks With EU Ambassador On Trade, Infrastructure, Investment

The chief minister said the talks also covered the 'Blue Valley Initiative', progress under the Sunrise Andhra Pradesh Vision 2029, key state mis

India, with highest number of polluted cities, to now make pollution monitoring equipment

India has established its first National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) at CSIR-NPL, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign certification

Standards of ethical values higher for lawyers seeking to contest bar polls: Supreme Court

The top court was hearing a plea of Rapolu Bhaskar, a prominent Telangana High Court advocate, assailing provisions of disqualification of an adv

5.3 intensity earthquake with epicenter in Tajikistan jolts J&K

Srinagar, Jan 9: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale was felt in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, although the epicentre was in Tajikist

TVK chief Vijay forms 12-member panel to draft manifesto for T.N. Assembly poll

He said the committee would tour Tamil Nadu to elicit opinions and views from the general public while drafting the manifesto

RBI MPC 2026: No need to waste bullet when growth high, inflation low, says PwC on central banks's rate cut

RBI Monetary Policy Committee 2026: PwC expert Ranen Banerjee advises the Reserve Bank of India against cutting interest rates. He believes a rat