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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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44 pc Indian cities face chronic air pollution, only 4 pc covered under NCAP: Report

NEW DELHI: (Jan 9) Nearly 44 per cent Indian cities face chronic air pollution, indicating a structural problem driven by persistent emission sou

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

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

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

Nominations open for Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2026

The deadline for submitting nominations is January 31, 2026.

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

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

Indias growth miracle in danger? Former CEA warns of tariffs, chinese imports, and fiscal risks

India's economic landscape is navigating turbulent waters, cautions former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian. He highlights the looming t

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

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

Budget Session of Parliament likely from Jan 28, Union Budget on Feb 1

New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament is likely to commence on January 28 and the Union Budget is set to be tabled on February 1, a Sunday.

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

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.

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

Watch: Marcus Stoinis loses composure after Babar Azam's wicket, confronts opener with aggressive celebration during BBL clash

Marcus Stoinis sparked controversy during a BBL clash after losing his composure following the dismissal of Babar Azam. The Australian all-rounde

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

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

Who is Afsana Pawar? 'Next Mona Lisa' at Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026, internet goes gaga over garland seller; watch video

At the Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026, garland seller Afsana Pawar went viral on social media for her beauty and charm. Fans are calling her the next '

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

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.

Ram Gopal Varma bowled over by Geethu Mohandas' direction in Yash's Toxic teaser

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed his surprise over Geethu Mohandas' direction in the teaser of Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

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

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

SIT Arrests Sabarimala Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru in Gold Loss Case

Custody of chief priest marks key turn in Sabarimala gold theft case

Funeral of Nikitha Godishala held in Hyderabad

Essential Diet Guide for Dialysis Patients: What to Eat & Avoid

For people going through dialysis, diet is not secondary; it is actually one of the most crucial parts of their whole treatment plan, but many pa

Sabarimala gold theft case: ED registers Enforcement Case Information Report under PMLA

All those named in the cases registered by State investigative agencies may be arraigned as accused in the ED case as well, with the possibility

India-US trade talks stalled because PM Modi did not call Trump, claims United States Commerce Secy

$10,000 to $100,000 per person: Trump planning cash offer for Greenlanders to 'buy' island for the US

The Donald Trump administration is considering paying between $10,000 and $100,000 per person in Greenland in a bid to convince them to secede fr

Machine Learning Methods Used for Portfolio Optimization and Risk Management

Machine learning is reshaping the way portfolios are built, monitored, and adjusted. Investors are no longer limited to static allocation tools o

I Will Speak at the Right Time: Nidhhi Agerwal On The Hyderabad Mobbing Incident

Nidhhi Agerwal said that she had much to say about what happened that day, but would do so at the right time.

Marijuana Worth Nearly Rs 8 cr Seized At Delhi Airport; 2 Passengers Arrested

The customs officers recovered nine polythene pouches, containing a green-coloured narcotic substance suspected to be cannabis, weighing 7.7 kg

BCCI offers Mustafizur Rahman a return to IPL 2026? Bangladesh Board president clears the air

Several reports are all over social media claiming that BCCI has approached Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman to return to play in the upcoming

More than 34,000 crore investment made in Uttar Pradesh defence corridor nodes: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was addressing a gathering after inaugurating Ashok Leyland's electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow

Chennai Corporation raises 205.59 crore through first green municipal bond

The funds raised through the bond will be utilised for bio-mining and remediation work at the Kodungaiyur dumping ground

Four AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assembly's Winter Session for 'disrupting' House proceedings

Four Aam Aadmi Party MLAs faced suspension from the Delhi Assembly for the remainder of the Winter Session. Speaker Vijender Gupta took the actio

Mehbooba calls Mamata tigress, says she will not surrender

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Friday, January 9, described West Bengal Chief Ministe

Removed from reality: SC pushes back on Sharmila Tagore's plea in stray dog case what court said

The Supreme Court continues hearing pleas on stray dog management. Actor Sharmila Tagore's counsel argued for science-based solutions. Lawyers de

Shapoorji Pallonji Group unit likely to face higher costs in new fundraising, sources say

Shapoorji Pallonji Group company, Goswami Infratech, plans to raise funds. Investors are demanding higher interest rates. This follows a similar

NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Hubballi Viral Video

In a statement posted on X, the NCW said its Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, observed that such conduct, if established, would amount to a grave vi

Over 34,000 crore investment made in UP defence corridor nodes: Rajnath

The defence corridor, spread across Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot, is producing arms, ammunition and equipment related to

The Raja Saab movie review: A bizarre spectacle where the joke never lands

Prabhas, Zarina Wahab and Sanjay Dutt try hard, but director Maruthis The Raja Saab is a messy horror-comedy fantasy

INFIFORCEs Isabella Bai at CES 2026:China is Moving from Manufacturing to Defining Next-Gen Embodied Intelligence

CID probe into Hubballi disrobing allegation after approval from CM, says Karnataka Home Minister

A video showing a woman, said to be a BJP worker, allegedly being disrobed went viral on social media

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Assam Opposition files complaint against BJP over alleged voter list conspiracy

Congress, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, and CPI(ML)L, in a joint complaint filed at Dispur Police Station, claimed that State BJP pr

World food prices dip in December but still up in 2025, UN's FAO says

Global food prices saw a dip for the fourth month running in December. This brought the average to its lowest point since January. The United Nat

Beyond AI hype: Why data is the real competitive moat

In an exclusive conversation, leaders discuss why data - not AI alone - is becoming the true differentiator for serving underserved customers, bu

Multiple tremors jolt parts of Rajkot district in Gujarat, trigger panic; no damage reported

Gujarat's Saurashtra region experienced at least 12 tremors, with magnitudes ranging from 2.6 to 3.8, between Thursday night and Friday afternoon

Raja Saab Review: Spineless, Stale Horror Humdrum

The Raja Saab ends up as a missed opportunity weighed down by a thin plot, stale humour, and uneven execution.

Budget session from January 28; Union Budget on February 1

Parliament will sit on January 30 when the Economic Survey is likely to be tabled.

Delhi HC refuses to stay order directing private schools to form fee regulation panel

The court, which refused to stay the notification, extended the time from January 10 to January 20 for the constitution of such committees

Social Media Erupts Over Raja Saab Premiere Delays

The unexpected delay created confusion among ticket-booking platforms and led to chaos at several theatres in the city.

Two UK-bound Air India flights diverted due to bad weather

New Delhi: Two Air India flights enroute to different UK cities were diverted to nearby airports there due to inclement weather on Thursday, Janu