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X App Could Be Banned In Britain Over AI Chatbot Row: Report

UK PM Keir Starmer had asked the media regulator Office of Communications (Ofcom) for all options to be on the table after it was found that chil

Morning Digest: CM Mamata to protest in Kolkata against ED raids on I-PAC office, Internet shutdown in Iran as protests mount; and more

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Dhaka suspends visa service in India, seeks U.S. visa bond exemption

Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative

Tariffs rescued our economy: Trump hails trade, GDP data in pointed message to US Supreme Court ahead of key ruling

President Trump linked positive economic data, including the lowest trade deficit since 2009 and projected GDP over 5%, to his tariff policy. He

Education Dept. expects to sign over 1,500 MoUs at CIBF 2026

Russia Bombards Kyiv as Ukraine Issues Countrywide Alert

Ukraine's air force warned all of Ukraine is under a missile threat after confirming Russian bombers were airborne

NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After Astronaut's Medical Issue

The space agency said the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned

Morning Brief Podcast: Inside Snowflake's AI Strategy

Storm Goretti: Rare red warnings issued as severe winds, snow batter Europe

Severe winds, snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe with the arrival of Storm Goretti on Thursday, prompting forecasters from Britain to

U.S. House passes bill to restore affordable care act health subsidies

The U.S. House has approved a bill to bring back health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. The move aims to reduce rising healthc

Do plants listen to music? How do they respond?

Plants cant only detect vibrations in their environment, they can also alter their behaviour based on the information they receive

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Neige Sinno

Fear, shame, social pressure Sinno on why she took long to report and write the story of sexual abuse by her stepfather

Despite ban, roosterfight arenas being set up for Sankranti festival

Cases will be booked under AP Gaming Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act against those who organise roosterfights, says NTR District Col

Venezuela not 'subjugated' by US: interim president

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez asserted her nation is not subjugated following US President Donald Trump's claim of control. Rodri

PM Modi chairs roundtable with AI startups ahead of February summit

The firms had qualified for the AI Impact Summits which sought submissions from AI firms that could lead real-world impact

Minneapolis: Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities

Federal authorities have asserted jurisdiction over the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, blocking state investigators from accessing

Japan household spending unexpectedly picks up, signals steady consumption recovery

Japanese household spending unexpectedly surged 2.9% year-on-year in November, rebounding from a prior decline and defying market forecasts. This

'Nationwide Internet Blackout' In Iran Amid Protests: Report

Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies

Union Minister expresses concern over alarming pollution in Odishas Angul-Talcher region

In separate letters, Mr. Pradhan emphasised on adoption of a mechanised coal transportation system along with advanced dust suppression measures

WRD defers request for Krishna water release as Chennai reservoirs brim

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Satoshi Yagisawa

The Japanese author, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about portraying heavy themes delicately and finding salvation in the work

UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

The United Nations has stated that the United States has a legal duty to pay its dues. This comes after the White House announced it is withdrawi

Jharkhand BJP chief accuses Sorens government of robbing the rights of tribals

Babulal Marandi demanded that the Jharkhand government should reconsider the declared rules, otherwise, the BJP will take the matter to the peopl

The HinduLit for Life 2026 | Heres what you can look forward to in Chennai next week

The 13th edition of the literature festival on January 17-18 will feature Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, Perumal Murugan and a host of other writers,

Kalinga Lancers edge Bengal Tigers 2-1, move to second

MENS HIL CHENNAI, Jan 8: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers registered their second win on the trot, clinching a narrow 2-1 victory against Shrachi Bengal T

Ranchi Royals beat SG Pipers 5-2

WOMENS HIL RANCHI, Jan 8: Lucina von der Heyde and Hannah Cotter netted a brace each as Ranchi Royals outclassed SG Pipers 5-2 in their last matc

Women in Rajasthans Jalore, almost disconnected

A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with outrage. While the village

Trump Says My Own Morality Is Only Restraint On Global Power

US President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that his own morality was the only constraint on his power to order military ac

13 youths from conflict-scarred Manipur get jobs in Japan

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla interacted with them before their departure to work in nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, and other sectors

Boxing: Poonam stuns defending champion Sakshi

GREATER NOIDA, Jan 8: Former Youth World Championships gold medallist Poonam Poonia produced a fearless display to hand defending 54kg champion S

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Review of Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures

In his essays, Gopalkrishna Gandhi continues his ethical and intellectual inquiry about Indias past, present and future

Why are the solar systems planets situated where they are?

Why drinking water right after waking up is more powerful than you think, and the exact amount you should have

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health, and the first glass of water in the morning can make a significant difference. While we sleep,

No supplements needed: 5 easily available foods that help increase vitamin B12 naturally

Vitamin B12 plays a key role in keeping your nerves healthy, supporting red blood cell production and maintaining energy levels. A deficiency can

Galwan back in the limelight

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Salman Khans upcoming movie, Battle of Galwan, the teaser of which was recently released, has brought the infa

FIR against national shooting coach for sexual assault of minor; NRAI suspends him

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: A prominent member of Indias shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been suspended by the national federation after a mi

North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says

The letter was a reply to a letter the Russia President sent earlier

Trump orders $200 billion mortgage bond buy to cut home loan rates

President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower mortgage rates and monthly payments. He said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enou

Jaishankar meets French President Emmanuel Macron: EAM conveys PM Modis warm wishes; exchanges views on global issues

Murugan idol with six faces

Indian national stranded on Yemens island evacuated to Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Jan 8: An Indian national, who was stranded on an island in Yemen for the past few weeks, was evacuated to Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embas

Tribute to Yasho Rajya Lakshmi

Ravi Rohmetra ravirohmetra@gmail.com Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi was a rare blend of grace, compassion, and dignity. Endowed with a charming dis

Can Ban on Social Media work ?

Dr Farooq Peerzada drfarooqpeer@gmail.com As Ciggi companies managed to get by economical truth and did not expose to the public or users that it

BJP planning high-pitched campaign to best DMK in Tamil Nadu

A Constructive Reflection

Strengthening Sports Governance Through Expertise Dr Vikesh Kumar vikesh7772@gmail.com The recent discussion surrounding the selection of the Jam

S Jaishankar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes.

SWAMIH fund completes 61,000 stalled homes by Dec 15

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The SWAMIH Fund, a government-backed stress fund for affordable and mid-income housing, has successfully completed over 61,000

Fed rate cuts expected in 2026 as Congressional Budget Office warns of slower growth and costlier mortgages

The U.S. economy is expected to see lower interest rates but higher borrowing costs ahead. A new CBO report says unemployment may rise before eas

Sensex plunges 780 points amid renewed trade uncertainty

Mumbai, Jan 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Thursday, continuing their weak momentum for the fo

Rupee ends 3 paise lower at 89.90 against USD

Mumbai, Jan 8: The rupee settled 3 paise lower at 89.90 against the US dollar on Thursday, amid sustained outflow of foreign funds and a stronger

A Tragedy of Her Own Making: JD Vance Defends Minneapolis Woman's Killing

Vice President JD Vance blamed a federal immigration officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on a left-wing network, Democrats, the news

ED deputy director who probed Kerala gold case forced to retire

SEBI overhauls broker rules after 3 decades

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has overhauled its stockbroker regulations for the first time since 1992, int

Silver slides nearly 3.5% on MCX

MUMBAI, Jan 8: Silver prices tumbled sharply on Thursday, dropping nearly 3.5% to trade below Rs 2,42,000 per kg on the MCX amid heavy selling pr

No new permit for Indian onion imports

CM meets J&K U-16 Cricket team after historic Vijay Merchant Trophy win

JKCA rolls out red carpet Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today interacted with the victorious J&K Und

CM launches JK e-Pathshala tele education channel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched JK e-Pathshala Direct to Home Channel-53, a dedicated educatio

Kavinder reviews preparations for 6th Khelo India Winter Games

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 8: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today in a meeting, reviewed the ongoing preparations f

BJP dismantled schemes meant for poor in country: Naseer

Cong launches MG-NREGA Bachao Sangram * Karra for taking struggle to grassroot level Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: AICC general secretary

BJP will win Bengal polls, implement Ayushman Bharat: Nadda

KOLKATA, Jan 8 : BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would win the West Bengal Assembly elections and ensure t

Bangladesh asks 3 of 5 missions in India to keep visa sections closed for now

SC stays JKCA elections amid fraud allegations; flags back-dated orders, electoral roll manipulation

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: In a significant intervention, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ongoing elections of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Asso

DG YSS orders fresh trial for selection of Cricket U-14 boys

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: The Director General (DG) Youth Services & Sports (YSS) has today ordered fresh selection trial matc

Shopian Taekwondo Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 8: District Shopian Taekwondo Championship 2025-26 concluded with a formal closing ceremony and priz

Media can play crucial role in highlighting benefits of VB G RAM G: Sat Sharma

PIB Jammu holds workshop at Samba Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 8: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu today organised a media workshop he

Thermal drones can track dolphin health without having to touch or disturb them

Marine mammals are sentinels of the sea. When dolphins and whales show signs of stress or illness, it often signals deeper problems in the ocean

Union MinisterSarbananda Sonowal inaugurates and lays foundation stone for projects at Chennai and Kamarajar Ports

Dark matter may interact with neutrinos, challenging standard model of universe

Scientists have moved a step closer to solving one of the universes biggest mysteries, with new research suggesting that dark matter and neutrino

NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After An Astronaut's Medical Issue

NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.

Shah to launch digital platform for storing IED-related data

Overseas electors, those temporarily away from Bengal exempt from in-person SIR hearings: CEO

A relative can appear in the hearing on behalf of the elector, a notice by the CEOs office said

Four arrested for cheating several on the pretext of arranging bank loans

Electoral roll-rangko taripilani gride gipin jatrangni election-o bak raaniko champengna manjawa: NPP

SHILLONG: Electoral roll-rangko gital dake taripiltaikuja dipetde Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Tribal onggijagipa ma

Indian Ambassador to US Kwatra meets House Speaker Mike Johnson

NEW YORK, Jan 8 : Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra met Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill, thanked him for his solidarity with Indias c

Preserving Wular Lake Govts top priority: Javed Rana

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 8: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today reaffi

Vocal for local campaign core pillar of PMs vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Koul

BJP honours participants in Swadeshi Mela Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 8: BJP general secretary (Org) Ashok Koul today emphasized that t

BSP condemns closure of Katra Medical College

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: J&K unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has strongly condemned the abrupt closure and withdrawal of MBBS per

What is NASA Project Anchor and can gravity blackout happen ever? Here's complete truth about viral claim, what will happen if we lose gravity and people reactions

What is NASA Project Anchor and can gravity blackout happen ever? A viral claim says Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds in 2026 due to a N

DC Ramban reviews implementation of Mission YUVA

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Jan 8: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and

Centre focusing on growth of food processing, hopes for more steps in Budget: Chirag Paswan

NEW DELHI, Jan 8 : Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said the government has taken several steps to boost the food processing sector and h

Sri Lanka to inaugurate its Rebuilding Sri Lanka housing programme

COLOMBO, Jan 8 : Reeling from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah, the Sri Lankan government will be launching its Rebuilding Sri Lanka housing ini

NHAI organises health check-up, blood donation camp

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 8: As a part of Road Safety Month initiatives, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organised a health

Dhaka suspends visa service in India, seeks US visa bond exemption

DHAKA, Jan 8 : Bangladeshs interim government on Thursday said it has asked its key missions in India, including at New Delhi, to suspend visa se

Passenger traffic at Mumbai airport grows 1.3 pc to 55.5 mn in 2025

MUMBAI, Jan 8 : Passenger traffic at Mumbai International Airport saw a modest growth of 1.3 per cent to 55.5 million during 2025 against 54.8 mi

Umar Khalid is not my mentor, Sharjeel Imam tells Delhi court

He had never spoken to Mr. Khalid in the five years he spent at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mr. Imams counsel said on his behalf

Murders, other crimes have come down in city, say Greater Chennai City Police

Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases

Can't allow dogs to roam inside hospital wards: Supreme Court

U.K. PM Starmer, Trump discuss security and Russia deterrence in Arctic region

Mr. Starmer had said he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland, saying no one else should determine the future of the vast territory

After demolition, Sambhal to fine violators 75 lakh for encroachment

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent Jonathan Ross identified as investigation grows

An ICE operation in Minneapolis turned deadly after a woman was shot during enforcement action. The officer involved later drew public attention