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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

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

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

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.

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

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

Jaishankar Flags Selective Targeting of India Over Ukraine

Jaishankar emphasized the importance of India-Poland relations, highlighting recent growth in bilateral trade and cooperation in various sectors,

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

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.

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

Stock Market: Why did Sensex and Nifty end lower today? Know here

At the close, the Sensex ended at 83,246.18, down 324.17 points or 0.39 per cent.

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.

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

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

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

Goodbye VCRs, hello OTT: Indias inflation basket prepares for a reset

India's inflation gauge is undergoing a significant overhaul, phasing out outdated items like VCRs and introducing modern essentials such as smar

Renovation work at Madurai Meenakshi Temple progressing at brisk pace

About 90% of the major renovation tasks are nearing completion ahead of the upcoming kumbabhishekam

How a rare Congress contest made Indira Gandhi PM in 1966

On January 19, 1966, Indira Gandhi became India's first woman Prime Minister. She won a leadership contest within the Congress Parliamentary Part

Imran Khan reveals why he decided to make comeback after a decade with Vir Das' Happy Patel: 'Was struck with FOMO'

Imran Khan said when he heard that Vir Das and Mithila Palkar were working together on a zany, spoofy spy comedy, he couldn't shake off the feeli

'Approach Centre': Court Dismisses Humayun Kabir's Plea For Z Plus Security

The Calcutta High Court on Monday refused to entertain the plea by suspended Trinamool Congress legislator and founder of newly-floated Janata Un

IMF Raises India's GDP Growth Projection to 7.3 pc for FY26

The agency has also revised India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 6.4 per cent for fiscal year 2026-27 beginning April 1, 2026,

Ladakh Administration Deputes 18 Officers For Republic Day Celebrations

Leh, Jan 19: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has deputed 18 officers for duty in connection with the Republic Day celebration

How many people may be made jobless by the AI? Goldman Sachs warns dire consequences

AI's rapid use has steadily reshaped employment across many industries, prompting companies to restructure their workforces, leading to large?sca

What Is Nipah Virus? Is It Similar To Covid-19? Explained

Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or

Reorganisation of Telangana districts unlikely soon; Census division freezes jurisdictional and other administrative changes

Let Greenland decide its future!: UK PM Starmer slams US tariff threat on allies as completely wrong

How Pahalgam Is Overcoming The Shadow Of Last Year's Terror Attack

In the heart of Kashmir, the picturesque landscapes of Pahalgam are finally stepping out from the shadow of uncertainty. Following a brutal terro

Reliance's Ajio focuses on speed, scales Ajio Rush to 420 pincodes

As the fashion ecommerce space becomes a three-way race, Reliance's Ajio is betting on faster deliveries and higher bill values. Ajio Rush now co

Dal Lakes Shikara on Yamuna? Delhi is planning a Rs 4-crore traditional Kashmiri houseboat at this location

The Delhi Development Authority is introducing a unique Rs 4-crore houseboat attraction to Baansera Park, designed like traditional Kashmiri boat

SIR: SC directs EC to display names of persons on logical discrepancies list at gram panchayat bhavans in WB

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission (EC) on Monday to display the names of those on the logical discrepancies l

What About Father's Polo Horses?: Sunjay Kapur's Children Ask Stepmother

The sordid family drama and courtroom scrap between the children of actor Karisma Kapoor and their stepmother Priya Kapur - over the Rs 30,000 cr

Siddaramaiah seeks clarification from Minister Thimmapur over excise scam in Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought clarification from the minister as the controversy threatens to overshadow the upcoming special legislativ

All Maoists neutralised in Bijapur encounter identified, arms recovered

In a two-day operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, security forces killed six Maoists, including four women, and recovered weapons, explosives, and

Kuki-Zo Communities Hold Candlelight Vigil for Deceased Gang Rape Victim

The Kuki organisations allege lack of action against the perpetrators and renewed their demand for a separate administration

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues

At the close, the Sensex ended at 83,246.18, down 324.17 points or 0.39 per cent. The Nifty settled at 25,585.5, falling 108.85 points or 0.42 pe

Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early election

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a Feb. 8 election, aiming to leverage strong public support and regain her party's parliamentary majority

How Federal agents uncovered Indian-origin couple's sex, drug racket in US' Virginia

An Indian-origin couple along with three others have been arrested in Virginia, United States, for operating drug and sex trafficking racket. The

J-K: Indian Army jawan killed in encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar, operation ongoing

Havildar Gajendra Singh was killed in action in Singpura area during the operation, dubbed TRASHI-I, the Indian Army said in a statement. A gunfi

Netanyahu urged Trump not to attack Iran over Israels defense gaps: Reports

Washington, Jan 19 : Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump last week not to carry out a strike on Iran, arguing that

Earthquake Jolts Ladakh

On Monday, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Leh district in Ladakh at 11:51 am.

Starmer says Trumps Greenland tariff threat completely wrong and a trade war in no ones interest

London, Jan 19 : British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that US President Donald Trumps threat of tariffs against allies over Greenland

Trade War Over Greenland In No One's Interest: UK PM Keir Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a rade war is in no one's interest on Monday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit Britain and Europ

When will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma next play for India after New Zealand ODI series?

After the ODI series against New Zealand, fans are eager to know when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will next play for India. A look at Team India

Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on line

Hanoi, Jan 19 : Vietnams most important political conclave began Monday, as the ruling Communist Party convened to decide the countrys leadership

Toll in Spain train collision rises to at least 39 as rescuers search for more bodies

Adamuz (Spain), Jan 19 : Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people died in the a high-speed train collision Sunday in southern Spain and

Vande Bharat Sleeper: Higher Penalties for Ticket Cancellations

New Delhi: Cancelling confirmed tickets on newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will now be costlier for passengers, with the Railways noti

Factory explosion in Chinas Inner Mongolia region kills 2 and hospitalises 84

Beijing, Jan 19: Chinese police detained those in charge of a steel factory in the Inner Mongolia region after an explosion on Sunday killed two

Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru women playing 11, pitch report, weather update, live streaming and more

GG W vs RCB W Live Streaming: Gujarat Giants Women will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the 12th WPL 2026 match on January 19 in Vadoda

Telangana HC Continues Interim Protection for KCR, Harish Rao

The bench passed the order after the batch of writ petitions filed by KCR, Harish Rao, former Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar Joshi and senior I

Farooq Abdullah Alleges Hindu-Muslim Divide Created for Elections

In a recent press interaction, Abdullah emphasized the historical choice of Jammu and Kashmir residents to remain with India, highlighting their

Who is Bigg Boss Kannada 12 winner Gilli Nata? Actor-comedian took home Rs 50 lakh prize money, brand new car

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 winner Gilli Nata walked away with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh along with a brand-new Maruti Suzuki car, marking a def

Viral video: Did Turkish actress secretly record SRK in Riyadh?

Hyderabad: An international awards show held in Riyadh recently became a major talking point on social media. What grabbed the internets attentio

Generational reset in BJP: Nitin Nabin set to take charge ahead of 5-state & Puducherry elections

Europe has the weapons for Trumps Greenland tariff war

European nations face economic threats from US President Donald Trump over Greenland. Trump proposes tariffs on European imports if countries do

Moglix Launches Cognilix, an AI-Led Operating System for B2B Commerce; Commits USD 5 Million to AI Products

Moglix  has announced the launch of Cognilix , an AI-led Operating System for B2B procurement designed to bring coherence and intellige

Riches in rags: Indore leprosy-afflicted beggar owns houses, vehicles

Indore: Officials in Indore in Madhya Pradesh were left stunned when an anti-beggary drive led them to a leprosy-afflicted man who has reportedly

First phase of houses for Wayanad landslide survivors to be handed over in February: Kerala Revenue Minister

K. Rajan says the houses, constructed as part of broader township project on Elston Estate near Kalpetta, will be ready for occupation with all r

Tamil Nadu Cop Arrested For Allegedly Filming Woman Colleague In Toilet

A Senior Sub-Inspector of Police has been arrested in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on charges of allegedly attempting to record a woman p

FIR over 'forged letter' in Sonowal's name calling for course correction before Assam polls

A forged letter, purportedly from Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, is circulating online. The letter, which calls for changes before the Assam

Bengaluru Civic Body Polls After May 25 With Ballot Papers: Karnataka EC

The Supreme Court had last week asked the Karnataka government and the state election body to hold Bengaluru local body polls by June 30

Neha Kakkar's net worth revealed as she announces 'break from responsibilities, work' before deleting cryptic note

As Neha Kakkar has been grabbing headlines after her shocking decision of taking a break from her personal and professional life commitments, her

CM Revanth Reddy Heads To Davos For WEF Meeting

State IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and several officials are part of the delegation led b

PNB Q3 net profit rises 13 pc to Rs 5,100 cr

New Delhi, Jan 19 : State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday reported a 13 per cent improvement in net profit to Rs 5,100 crore for the t

NIRF: Balancing institutions mission and national priorities

Tech Mahindra shares jump nearly 4 pc after December quarter earnings

New Delhi, Jan 19 : Shares of IT services company Tech Mahindra on Monday climbed nearly 4 per cent after the firm reported a 14.11 per cent jump

100 years of Winne-the-Pooh: What the cuddly teddy bear teaches us about the need to slow down and be gentle

Winnie-the-Pooh, the first collection of stories about a teddy bear and his friends, turns a century. Fans share their memories of the cartoon ch

Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet Performs Rare, High-Risk Vertebral Artery Stenting to Prevent Major Stroke

Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet has successfully performed a rare and technically complex neurovascular procedure to prevent a potentially devastating

India likely to enter upper middle-income bracket by 2030: SBI report

New Delhi, Jan 19 : India is set to transition into the upper middle-income country category by 2030, coinciding with its emergence as the worlds