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Budget 2026: India Inc seeks GST-style simplification in customs duty structure

As Budget 2026 discussions ramp up, Indian businesses are gearing up for transformative shifts in customs duties. They are advocating for a seaml

Fabricated Statement From Tabu About Marital Status Goes Viral... Again

This false statement was first attributed to Tabu in 2025 and has resurfaced again.

SJ Suryah Hails Pawan Kalyan's Martial Arts Honour

He was also awarded the Fifth Dan by the respected Japanese organisation Sogo Budo Kanri Kai.

IMF raises Indias 2025 growth target to 7.3% while the world shakes off tariff disruptions

IMF India growth outlook has been revised upward for 2025 by 0.7 pp to 7.3 percent. This is due to better corporate earnings and strong economic

Trump's Greenland threat puts Europe Inc back in tariff crosshairs

Trump Greenland tariffs: Trump has threatened new tariffs on those that are opposing his bid to grab Greenland. The proposed levies could begin i

Crorepati beggar: Indore's Mangilal picked up from streets owns three houses, autos, car and also runs a money-lending business

Mangilal, one of the beggars of Madhya Pradesh's Indore, owns multiple properties, three-rented auto rickshaws, a car with a driver and also runs

Bangladesh says most incidents involving minorities in 2025 were non-communal

New Delhi/Dhaka: The majority of incidents involving members of minority communities in Bangladesh during 2025 were criminal in nature and not dr

Unnao rape case: Delhi HC dismisses Kuldeep Sengar's plea to suspend 10-year sentence in death case of survivor's father

The Delhi High Court has denied former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's request to suspend his 10-year sentence in the Unnao custodial death case.

Agatha Christies Seven Dials series review: Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham Carter star in a well-mounted but beige adaptation

Flappers, intrigue and masked societies abound, but this handsome adaptation lacks the sparkle of Christie at her lightest

Vizianagaram railway station needs second entrance in view of the increase in passenger traffic over the years

Currently, the station has five platforms, with only one entrance located between the Mayuri and Venkateswara theatre junctions

UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages

A study found that the young people with the worst wellbeing were those who used social media heavily, more than two hours a day, or not at all

Narrow escape for 200 passengers of United Airlines: What happened after front wheel of plane had come out?

A United Airlines Airbus A321 arriving in Orlando from Chicago faced a landing malfunction, blocking the runway and forcing passenger evacuation.

J&K: Paratrooper Succumbs To Injuries As Search Ops Continue In Kishtwar

Jammu, Jan 19: A paratrooper critically injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district succumbed to his injuri

What is Trumps Board of Peace and why has India been invited? | Explained

India has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace. This international body aims to manage Gaza's post-war transi

Poland should display zero tolerance for terrorism and not help fuel terrorist infrastructure in our neighbourhood: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski , saying t

Himanta Biswa Sarma becomes first Assam CM to attend Davos, set to showcase state's potential

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos. This is a historic first for any Assam Chief Minister. H

Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing Karti Chidambaram's plea against framing of charges

A Delhi High Court judge has recused himself from a case involving Congress MP Karti Chidambaram. The case concerns charges of conspiracy and cor

PNB Q3 net profit rises 13% to 5,100 cr

Similarly, net NPAs, or bad loans, came down to 0.32% against 0.41% at the end of the third quarter last fiscal

A Gonda workshops journey from manual repairs to digital diagnostics

For nearly two decades, Iqbal Ahmed has been fixing vehicles in Dhanepur, Gonda district, learning his trade in the slow, practical way

ED summons YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy in Andhra Pradesh liquor 'scam' probe case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned YSRCP MP P V Midhun Reddy for questioning in a money-laundering case. This case is linked to a Rs 3,500-

That Viral Celebrity Face Changed Beauty Standards Forever

Social media plays a huge role in our beauty obsession, says Dr Jaishree Sharad . Seeing celebrities, especially Western stars, looking younger o

Goldsmith Murdered in Public Glare in Hyderabads Old City

The victim Satish could have survived if his relatives responded properly and prevented Jaichand from attacking him: Police

Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay faces second round of questioning by CBI

Actor Vijay appeared at the CBI headquarters for a second round of questioning. The inquiry is related to the Karur stampede case. This incident

Unverified, viral: Reports claim Pooja Hegde slapped co-star, Prabhas trends

Hyderabad: Pooja Hegde, who has worked with almost all top stars of Telugu cinema, continues to stay busy with projects in Tamil and Hindi films.

Bangladesh Face Deadline Over Refusal to Play World Cup Matches in India

The BCB held talks in Dhaka at the weekend with ICC officials over the impasse, but no agreement was reached

$109 A Month: Studio Apartment In China Goes Viral For Its Surprising Affordability

Many people were surprised to see such affordable apartment prices, especially when compared with rents in big cities around the world.

2-Year-Old Boy Dies From A Rare Disease With Flu-Like Symptoms; Here's What You Should Know About Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki Disease is a rare heart condition that usually affects children under the age of 5. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the condition c

Deakin University recognised as Indias Best Foreign University for Sports and Physical Education

Paratrooper Succumbs To Injuries As Search Ops Continue In J&Ks Kishtwar

Jammu, Jan 19: A paratrooper, who was critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists, succumbed to his injuries as a massive search operation t

Chandrababu Naidu Congratulates Himanta Sarma on WEF Debut

N Chandrababu Naidu arrived in Zurich today as part of his four-day visit to Switzerland to participate in the 2026 edition of WEF.

Day of pride: Nitin Nabin set to file nomination for BJP president; 'Sangathan Parv under way

Nitin Nabin is poised to become the Bharatiya Janata Party's 12th national president, potentially its youngest. The nomination process unfolds to

Don't think Kashmiri Pandits want to live in Valley permanently: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah welcomed displaced Kashmiri Pandits back to the Valley, emphasizing their rightful place. However,

Tech Mahindra on WEF list of organisations making AI work in real world

Davos: Indian IT major Tech Mahindra on Monday made it to a list of organisations leading the real-world AI adoption, alongside global giants lik

'Family destroyer': Akhilesh Yadav's brother Prateek calls wife Aparna 'bad soul'; to get divorced

Prateek Yadav, son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, announced his intention to divorce his wife, BJP leader Aparna Bisht Yadav, accusing her of d

Varun Tejs Indo-Korean film titled Korean Kanakaraju; title glimpse out

Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film is set for a release in Summer 2026

Kerala Man Kills Self After Influencer Alleges Assault On Bus In Viral Video

A woman influencer travelling on the bus with the man recorded a video alleging that he misbehaved with her.

Round 2 Of CBI Questioning For TVK's Vijay, Officials Say No Clean Chit Yet

Actor-politician Vijay has told the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that he followed all safety guidelines during the rally at Tamil Nadu's

Tiger Deaths Continue In Kaziranga, Third Found Dead Due To Infighting

A carcass of a female Royal Bengal tiger was recovered at the Kathpora area of the West range of Bagori in the Kaziranga National Park on Sunday.

Hyderabad police takes action against influencers for promoting lottery schemes

Hyderabad: Hyderabad police registered a case against two influencers for allegedly promoting lottery schemes. It is alleged that they were promo

How a small oil unit became a steady livelihood in Ghazipur district

Raju Maurya lives in Roopur Chhaavni Line in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, and for the past few months, his days have revolved around a small

Kavitha to Rope in Prashant Kishor for Telangana Jagruthi?

The former MP held confabulations with Kishor when was in Hyderabad for five days recently, sources said

Cash-For-Query: Lokpal Moves Delhi HC For More Time To Consider Issue Of Sanction To CBI

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Lokpal on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to extend the time granted to it to consider as per law the issue of granting

Why Shiv Sena corporators shifted to hotel; who's afraid of whom? asks Shiv Sena (UBT) Raut

The Shiv Sena has shifted its 29 members to a hotel in Mumbai, ostensibly for an orientation workshop to make them aware of the functioning of th

Delhi HC quashes tax notices against NDTV founders Prannoy Roy, Radhika Roy; slaps 2 lakh costs on I-T dept

Court rules that the I-T depts case was improper as the same transactions had already been examined in an earlier assessment cycle

Dont Think Kashmiri Pandits Want To Live In Valley Permanently: Farooq Abdullah

Jammu, Jan 19: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that displaced Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their

Will Dal Derail Trade Deal? Trump Gets Letter Over India's 30% Pulse Tariff

Talks on the India-US trade agreement can once again hit a snag, with pulses emerging as a fresh bone of contention this time.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Offers Prayers at Ujjain Mahakal Temple

Reddy had a decent outing in the third and final against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday

Air India plane turns into mini concert hall, Pianist plays Zara Zara in sky at 40,000ft height; Watch viral video

The heart?warming video has gone viral on Instagram, racking up more than 7.6 million views. The clip captured a rare, human moment when an Air I

Kishtwar Encounter: Army Pays Tribute To SF Havildar Gajendra Singh

Jammu, Jan 19: The Indian Armys White Knight Corps on Monday paid rich tributes to Special Forces Havildar Gajendra Singh, who laid down his life

Telangana Union welcomes governments plan for gig workers micro credit

Pushpa 2 Didnt Open Well in Japan, Telugu Stars Have a Fan Base

Following its trail, movies like Saaho and Kalki 2898 AD also received significant appreciation from Japanese audiences.

AVIATION PIONEER ADITYA GHOSH, LIVER TRANSPLANT SPECIALIST DR. SUBHASH GUPTA RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATES AT AMITY UNIVERSITY HARYANAS 12TH CONVOCATION

University celebrates 1,644 graduates, including 1,555 graduands and 89 PhD scholars, at Bharat Mandapam ceremony

NDRF pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities: Amit Shah

The Prime Minister described NDRF skills and sense of duty as the epitome of the highest standard of service

ASK Property Fund invests 210 crore in Navi Mumbai real estate projects

The funding will support developments in CBD Belapur and Ghansoli

Karnataka Man Stabbed To Death In Hyderabad, Bystanders Record On Phone

A video of the incident shows the attacker repeatedly stabbing the man multiple times before the victim collapsed and the attacker fled the scene

iPhone 18 Pro design, features, colour options leaked ahead of its launch; Watch viral video

A leaked video reveals possible iPhone 18 Pro design changes, new colour options, camera upgrades, and feature updates ahead of Apple's expected

Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel Peace Prize snub

Donald Trump has linked his pursuit of Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He threatened tariffs on European nations if control of

Centre Authorizes LGs of Five UTs to Act Against Misleading Drug Ads

New Delhi, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union Territories have been empowered to authorize officers to conduct searches

Opinion: Opinion | Pawars, Thackerays, Congress: One By One, Maharashtra Is Moving On

The BJP's victories across regions (it won 23 of the 29 corporations), including the country's plum municipality, the cash-rich BMC, shows how de

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal-starrer Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War not postponed to 2027, film on track to release this year

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama Love & War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in the leading roles, is set for its th

Akhilesh Yadav's brother Prateek says he'll divorce his 'selfish' wife Aparna Yadav in Instagram post, claims 'she ruined his family ties'

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, has said he will divorce his wife, Aparna Yadav in an explosive Instagram post. He posted

NTR Remembered on 30th Death Anniversary at Film Nagar Statue

Several prominent figures from the Telugu film industry offered floral tributes and recalled NTRs immense contribution to cinema and society

West Bengal SIR: ECI explains why logical discrepancy cases are high

Amid allegations that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been indiscriminately issuing notices for hearings on claims and objections to t

Quote of the day by Margaret Court: 'My femininity is always something I've tried to preserve in this dog-eat-dog world' - 11-time Australian Open champion is the most decorated female player

Tennis legend Margaret Court, an 11-time Australian Open champion, achieved a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, a feat matched only by Novak D

Supeme Court on SIR LIVE updates: Top court hears pleas from Trinamool challenging SIR

On January 13, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi argued that the Election Commissions role in the SIR process is limited to verifying citizenship fo

Not sure if Ill be back: Neha Kakkars mysterious Insta story

Mumbai: Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar on Monday announced that she is taking a break from her personal and professional commitments, citing the ne

For The First Time, Humans Can Watch How Plants 'Breathe'. Why It Matters

The device reveals how microscopic pores on leaves, known as stomata, manage the exchange of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapour.

Why Shiv Sena corporators shifted to hotel; who's afraid of whom? asks Sanjay Raut

DIY Valentine Cake Decor Ideas You Can Try at Home

Valentines Day is one of those days where little efforts matter a lot. And nothing says I made this for you better than a homemade cake with pers

What The Markets Taught Us In 2025 And Why 2026 Will Reward The Prepared

Indias economy stayed relatively strong in 2025, even as the rest of the world faced uncertainty.

Australian shares slump: ASX 200 ends lower as Trumps extra tariff threat to European countries over Greenland looms large; banks, tech stocks drop, check top gainers and losers

Australian stocks declined on Monday, January 19, 2026, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid US President Trump's tariff threats against Eu

Global supply chains enter era of structural volatility as resilience becomes new growth driver, WEF reports

Global value chains face structural volatility, shifting business strategies towards resilience as a growth driver. A new WEF report highlights t

5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh, No Casualties Reported

Leh, Jan 19: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Leh district in Ladakh on Monday, officials said. According to the National

Addressing gender bias in engineering

To understand the participation of women in the engineering sector and ways to improve it, The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Addressing gender b

iPhone tops China market after shipments soar

Apple has regained its top position in China. iPhone shipments saw a significant 28% surge during the holiday quarter. This growth occurred despi

Train Disaster in Spain Leaves 39 Dead, Over 150 Injured

Madrid/Adamuz, Jan 19: At least 39 people were killed and 152 injured after a high-speed passenger train derailed and crashed into an oncoming tr

US Says Trump Rightfully Deserves Nobel As Machado Gives Him Her Medal

The Nobel Committee must acknowledge Donald Trump's unprecedented accomplishments if he cannot receive the Peace Prize, White House Communication

Redmi Note 15 Review | Refined, reliable all-rounder smartphone

Redmi Note 15, starting at 22,999, opens with a premium design and an impressive screen

Beer-focused fund Optmistic Capital makes maiden investment in 33&Brew

The fund, which has a target corpus of Rs 200 crore, has deployed Rs 30 crore across initial commitments, with the remaining amount earmarked for

Kashmir weather: North India witnesses slight respite from cold conditions

Kashmir experiences a slight relief from the intense cold. Minimum temperatures across the valley have risen by a few degrees. Srinagar recorded

Centre authorises Lieutenant Governors of 5 Union territories to hold powers under Drugs and Magic Remedies Act

Lieutenant Governors of five Union territories now hold new powers. They can authorize officers to search any premises and seize records. This ac

Karnataka: Dalits protest after denial of permission to lift Goddess

Dalit youths staged a strong protest after they were denied permission, allegedly by upper caste people, to lift the palanquin of the village God

Fog, Death Turn, 'Save Me' Calls, Futile Rescue: Techie's Final 90 Minutes

It was around midnight on Friday when Yuvraj Mehta was driving home in Noida from his workplace in Gurugram. Dense fog had lowered visibility to

Budget 2026: From gaming to streaming, M&E sector urges government for tax relief, infrastructure push

From esports recognition to GST relief on streaming, the media and entertainment sector wants Budget 202627 to shift policy from regulation to gr

India Appears To Be On Right Track On AI, Says Expert At Davos

It's time to embrace AI or die, be it individuals, corporates or governments, and India appears to be on the right track with artificial intellig

Notes from Davos: Before the conversations begin

Delegates have arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum. The town is alive with activity, with pavilions setting up and early conversations

China Unveils Its Davos Playbook To Challenge Donald Trump's World Order

While calling for cooperation and multilateralism, China faces scrutiny over its trade practices, its handling of global supply chains, and conce

Harmony Foundation Hails Iran's Freedom Movement

The youth of Iran are writing a new chapter for their nation, and they deserve unwavering support, Dr Mathai said

Union Budget 2026: Prudence, not populism, will be underlying theme to build Bharat

Union Budget of India: The upcoming Union Budget in 2026 is expected to prioritize fiscal prudence over populism, focusing on expenditure managem

After BMC Election Flop, Congress Insists On Solo Show For 12 District Polls

The Congress - which contested last week's Maharashtra municipal elections on its own and finished a surprising third, albeit well behind arch-ri