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Chef Prateek Sadhu cooks a Himalayan tasting menu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan State dinner

The Naar chef served a multi-course tasting menu highlighting flavours from the Himalayan belt and the Northeast at a State dinner attended by Pr

Budget is CPI(M)s manifesto presented in Assembly: BJP

Party leader K.K. Surendran describes the Budget as a set of false and unimplementable promises of a caretaker government that lost the peoples m

Economic Survey 2025 shows India in bright light in an increasingly darker world

The Economic Survey 2025-26 has upgraded its medium-term outlook for Indias growth to 7%, but has also said it could be impacted by an increasing

India monitoring reports of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh: Govt to RS

New Delhi: India continues to monitor reports of incidents of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh, including on their homes and places of wo

Karnatakas Energy Minister K.J. George denies rumours of resignation

The rumour had surfaced following allegations of interference in his Department by Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs son Yathindra

Kerala Budget 2026-27: funds set aside for adult immunisation, menopause clinics

Medical-care and public-health sector gets 2,500.31 crore. 50 crore for extending health insurance cover for families outside purview of KASP

Indian Oil inks letter of intent with Akasa Air on SAF

The LoI proposes to establish a framework for collaboration between the two companies to support the airlines sustainability goals through the po

Valentino: The man for whom fashion was joy

Valentino Garavani, the last of the great 20th-century couturiers, leaves behind a legacy few can match, writes Tarun Tahiliani

Heated exchange in council meeting over civic issues, AIADMK stages walkout in Erode

Pace of track commissioning more than doubled post-2014: Economic Survey

Praising the station redevelopment programme, the survey stated that 1,337 stations have been identified for phased redevelopment under the Amrit

Never tapped Governors phone calls: Karnataka Home Minister on Oppn claims

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday, January 29, denied the opposition BJPs allegation that the state government was ta

Sidhhant Motion Pictures presents Malumadi, a moving story of motherhood at the heart of Gujarati cinema

Decision significant to protect Sanatan values, says Giriraj as SC stays UGC equity rules

New Delhi: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday, January 29, welcomed the Supreme Courts decision to stay the controversial Equity Regulation

Erode Collector instructs officials to conduct regular inspections in hotels and bakeries

Watch: Kalpana Iyer, 69, dances to her iconic song Ramba Ho

Mumbai: Veteran actress and dancer Kalpana Iyer recently was seen dancing on her iconic dance number Ramba Ho Ho Ho, with incredible energy energ

All is good: Shashi Tharoor after meeting Kharge-Rahul

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday, January 29, met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for redressal o

Mahati Kannan takes the Bharathanrithyam legacy forward

Her performance, for Krishna Gana Sabhas Pongal dance festival, stood out for its clarity and thoughtful choreography.

KTR claims political vendetta over phone tapping SITs notice to KCR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao has condemned SIT notice to party president and former Chief Minister K Cha

Evaldo, Golden Eye, Ultimo and Absolute Gorgeous impress

Leather Fashion Show 2026 in Chennai to spotlight design, craftsmanship

Telangana govt to conduct Hyderabad Heritage Run on Feb 22

Hyderabad: The Telangana government will hold the Hyderabad Heritage Run on February 22, with the last date of registration on February 8, it sai

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

Beijing: The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday, January 29, for a comprehensive strategic partnership to deepen ties between their nat

Safe-haven rush lifts gold, oil as Trump ramps up tensions with Iran

Gold prices surged to a fresh record near USD 5,600 on Thursday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after former US President Donald Trump

Delhi riots case: Court denies bail to former councillor Tahir Hussain, two others

The trio had filed their bail applications after the Supreme Court granted bail to five other accused in the same case, contending that they are

Meet Abhishek Gunjan, Driving Bihars Consistent CLAT And AILET Result

Abhishek has organised Indias Biggest Law Conclave for three consecutive years in Bihar.

Explain discrepancies in ex-gratia distribution: Telangana HC to Sigachi Industries Limited

Trade deals should not damage domestic industries on either side, says World Bank President Ajay Banga

On the issue of tariffs leading to a new world order, Mr. Banga says tariff should be seen an opportunity to grow

D55: Sai Abhyankkar to score music for Dhanushs next with Rajkumar Periasamy

D55 is produced by Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios

Denmark hails very constructive meeting with U.S. over Greenland

We have had the very first meeting at senior official level in Washington yesterday regarding the Greenlandic issue, Lars Lokke Rasmussen said

U.S. MNC to set up its unit at Manapparai SIPCOT industrial park

Jabil Inc. supplies components to tech giants such as Apple, CISCO, H.P. and Dell; it will invest 2,000 crore at Manapparai facility with a poten

Budget outlay could redraw Indias border playbook

Budget Expectations 2026: India's defence industry is at a pivotal moment, shifting from basic indigenization to strategic industrial depth. With

SC stays UGC regulations on caste discrimination, says it is `capable of misuse`

The Supreme Court order came after various pleas were filed contending that the University Grants Commission (UGC) adopted a non-inclusionary def

Rajamoulis Varanasi Release Date Locked?

Industry insiders have indicated that there might be an announcement tonight

Watch | Kerala budget 2026 explained

A video discussion on Keralas vote on account.

Does This Video Show Recent Protests Against UGC Regulations? No, Its Old!

Team WebQoof found that the viral video could be traced back to December 2025.

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7 zinc-rich foods that strengthen immunity and can be yourbody's silent guardian

School assembly news headlines January 30: Top national, international, sports, business update and thought of the day

Stay informed with today's top headlines! A Delhi court denied bail to ex-councillor Tahir Hussain in the riots case, while PM Modi lauded Nirmal

Henry Cavill unveils first look from Highlander reboot

Henry Cavill has dropped the first look at his epic new role as Connor MacLeod in the Highlander reboot

Chennai hospital performs liver transplant on two-year-old with rare genetic disorder

Primary Hyperoxaluria (PH) isa rare, inherited, genetic liver disease that causes the body to produce an excessive amount of a natural waste prod

Men getting twice as much plastic surgery, new data shows

The trend reflects a profound transformation of social norms and growing acceptance of cosmetic procedures by men, the analysis said

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags high customer acquisition costs in insurance industry

Escalating costs due to heavy reliance on expensive intermediary networks despite the digital transformation push as well as administrative costs

Budget 2026: Indias insolvency law faces its biggest upgrade in a decade

India's insolvency law is poised for major changes with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This bill aims to speed up the

Russia urges U.S.-Iran talks, warns against use of force

We continue to call on all parties to exercise restraint and to renounce any use of force to resolve issues, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

Photos | Aircraft and aerobatic performances displayed at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad

Medium Term Fiscal Policy statement echoes Keralas expectations of better deal from 16th Finance Commission

As per Budget Estimates for 2026-27, Union government transfers are projected to grow to 68,613.86 crore, with the share of Central taxes and gra

T.N. Governor unveils statue of poet-saint Kavichakravarthi Kambar at Lok Bhavan

Andhra Pradesh to establish exclusive women industrial park

The agreement provides for the establishment of a 30-acre Women Entrepreneurs Industrial Park under the Andhra Pradesh Policy for Establishment o

Inside Indias new playbook on free trade deals

India's trade pacts have grown significantly. Early deals were small, but now they cover more products and investment. The country carefully prot

Preventing recurrent urinary tract infections

Preventing these infections is important,not only for womens health, but also to reduce the growing problem of antibiotic resistance

Udupi police begin booking cases against buses not having doors, trucks lacking speed governor

Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said the Regional Transport Authority is working on enforcement of rules pertaining to fixing door

India monitoring reports of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh, says govt.

The government said India expects the interim government of Bangladesh to discharge its responsibilities by thoroughly investigating these incide

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan calls for decorum, discipline

Union Budget 2026: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan urged members to maintain the highest standards of parliamentary decorum during the 270

HYDRAA seals Neerus showroom in Jubilee Hills over fire safety violations

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) intensified fire safety inspections across commercial establishments

Disciplined Swadeshi: Key highlights from Economic Survey 2026 that says how India plans to pivot from 'Aatmanirbhar' to 'Samyik Anivaryata'

Economic Survey 2025-26 was tabled on January 29, 2026, projecting 7.4% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.87.2% for FY27. Chief Economic Advisor V Ananth

'Rahul Gandhi Gives 'Boost, Horlicks': Congress On Vijay's Father's Offer

The Congress' Tamil Nadu received an alliance invitation Thursday to join hands with actor Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and get back t

Newlywed Couples Behavior in Tirumala Evokes Sharp Criticism from Devotees

Irate devotees expressed displeasure over the inaction of the police and vigilance officials towards the couple

Six held in crackdown on gambling in Sathya Sai district

Attacks On Kashmiris Outside J&K Unacceptable, Must Stop: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU, Jan 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday strongly condemned the recent attacks on people from Jammu and Kashmir in different parts

Economic Survey 2026 calls for more awareness on health supplements, flags rising lifestyle diseases due to nutrition gap

Dietary reforms are now a public health priority for preventing non-communicable diseases. The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights nutritional def

Karauli Dham Marks 142nd Birth Anniversary of Pt Radharaman Mishra

The event highlighted Shri Radharaman Ji Mishra's teachings on Tantra as a spiritual science emphasizing ethics and collective well-being, while

Delhi court acquits L-G Saxena in 2000 defamation case filed by Medha Patkar

In March 2025, the court had dismissed Patkars application to examine additional witnesses in the case, terming it a deliberate attempt to delay

Tariff tirade | How good is the EU-India Free Trade Agreement for the common man?

News of soon-to-be-reduced tariffs has brought smiles a plenty, but all may not be as it seems

Roja Kannans Theeravinaitheerkum Thiruchendur took the audience on a voyage to the temple town

The thematic presentation traced the story of Tiruchendur Murugan through a carefully-curated recital .

Stock markets advance for 3rd day; Sensex rises 221 points, L&T major driver

The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 76.15 points or 0.30% to end at 25,418.90; the broader index fell 182.95 points or 0.72% to a low of 25,15

India needs stable agri-export policy to achieve $100 billion goal: Economic Survey

However, agricultural exports have stagnated between fiscal 2022-23 and 2024-25, even as global agricultural trade rose to $2.4 trillion in 2024

J&K High Court Delegates Powers To Justice Sanjeev Kumar

JAMMU, Jan 29: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has delegated specific administrative powers to Justice Sanjeev Kumar. As per the o

Kerala plans high speed rail corridor; 100 crore allotted in budget for TVM-Kasargod RRTS

State government plans to implement the 583-km project in four phases Thiruvananthapuram to Thrissur, Thrissur to Kozhikode, Kozhikode to Kannur

Musalmaan hai, maaro: Kashmiri teen attacked with iron rod in Uttarakhand

A 17-year-old Kashmiri boy was attacked by a shopkeeper in Uttarakhands Dehradun district, with the teenager suffering serious injuries after bei

Kerala Budget proposes accident/life insurance scheme for school students

Total allocation of 410.66 crore for midday meal and supplementary nutrition schemes. 102.64 crore for continuing inclusion programmes in educati

Kim Seon-ho interview: On Can This Love Be Translated? and all things romance

Following the release of Can This Love Be Translated?, actor Kim Seon-ho reflects on what it takes to be a romantic lead, preparing to play a pol

Economic Survey says govt on course to achieve 4.4 pc fiscal deficit target

New Delhi: The government is well on track to meet the fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of GDP estimated for the current financial year base

SSP Kathua Transfers 8 Inspectors

JAMMU, Jan 29: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, today ordered the transfer and posting of 8 Inspectors in Kathua

Ukraine says has received 1,000 bodies from Russia

Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed an exchange had taken place, writing on Telegram that the Russian side had received the remains of 38 ki

Sinners Receives 13 Bafta and 16 Oscar Nominations

Despite it receiving overwhelming love and appreciation, a chunk of the audience disliked aspects of the film , some for its film making and scre

Bridgerton season 4: When and where to watch part 1 in India?

Mumbai: One of the most awaited Netflix series, Bridgerton season 4, will mark the return of fan-favourite character Eloise Bridgerton, played by

Delhi court acquits L-G Saxena in decades-old defamation case

A Delhi court has acquitted Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in a defamation case. Activist Medha Patkar had filed the case 25 years ago. The court

India monitoring attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, issue raised With Dhaka

India is closely watching attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. The government has repeatedly raised concerns with Dhaka. India expects Bangladesh

India Monitoring Reports Of Incidents Of Attacks Against Minorities In Bdesh: Govt To RS

New Delhi, Jan 29: India continues to monitor reports of incidents of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh including on their homes and place

Gold bars, coins, ETFs to drive Indias gold demand in 2026: World Gold Council

Indian demand for gold bars, coins, and ETFs is set to stay strong in 2026 as investors shift from jewellery to investment amid high prices, a we

RTI not for idle curiosity: Economic Survey urges re-examination

New Delhi: The Economic Survey on Thursday, January 29, made a strong case for re-examining the nearly two-decade-old RTI law to exempt confident

Pilot of Ajit Pawars ill-fated plane cremated; locals remember him as affable neighbour

New Delhi: A heavy silence hung over a nondescript lane in Delhis Rajouri Garden on Thursday. Just a day ago, it lost its affable resident Captai

Bruce Springsteen's Song Honours ICE Shootings Victims

Bruce Springsteen intends to respond to the state terror in Minneapolis and killings of two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Ambedkar statue vandalised in Lucknow; case registered

Police are scanning CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify those involved

Quote of the Day by Voltaire: Common sense is not so common

Quote of the day today ultimately stands as both critique and caution. It invites individuals to examine not only the world around them, but thei

Last Rites By Son, Gun Salute: Emotional Scenes At Funeral Of Ajit Pawar Aide

The last rites of Vidip Dilip Jadhav, the personal security officer to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, were performed early on Thur

Clueless, The Karate Kid, Inception Among 25 Movies Added to National Film Registry

2025 National Film Registry selections celebrate diverse film history, from 'The Tramp and the Dog' to 'The Grand Budapest Hotel.'

Google announces free JEE Main mock test service on Gemini

Google on Wednesday, January 28, announced the launch of a free, full-length practice test for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main on its A

Stock markets advance for 3rd day; Sensex rises 221 pts, L&T major driver

Mumbai, Jan 29 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Thursday, helped by a rally in blue-chip Larsen & Toubro and the E

H&M plans to source more from India, leveraging trade deal and local supply advantages, CEO says

H&M is looking to source more textiles from India. A new trade agreement with the European Union will remove tariffs on Indian textiles. This mak