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Kazakhstan at centre of Eurasian connectivity; active in North-South Corridor: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Kazakhstan is strategically developing its transit and logistics capabilities. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlights the nation's central Eu

Karnataka Lokayukta B.S. Patil asks where is the development in Yadgir district, seeks explanation on use of government funds

Karnataka Lokayukta B.S. Patil expresses anguish over mismanagement in Yadgir district

Andhra Pradesh: Private bus gutted due to short circuit, none hurt in Rajamahendravaram

The driver alerted the passengers about the short circuit before parking the bus on the Gammon bridge

Bibinagar AIIMS set to be completed by June 30

CPI(M) MLA V.K. Prasanth to vacate Sasthamangalam office amid row involving BJP councillor Sreelekha

Prasanth says he does not want the controversy to drag on. VattiyurkavuMLA to shift his office toMaruthankuzhy

FIR Filed, Several Detained As Police Probe If Violence During Delhi Demolition Drive Was Planned

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR and detained several people in connection with the violence that erupted during

Delhi-NCR reels under cold wave as air quality slips to poor

Noida Sector 116 registered 327, Sector 125 stood at 312, Sector 1 at 315, and Sector 62 at 274. In Greater Noida, Knowledge Park 5 recorded 328,

Stock markets decline in morning trade on geopolitical concerns, renewed tariff hike threats

Sensex declined to 84,909.30 and Nifty went down to 26,128.90

'Gave her Rs 700, she ate': Gurgaon driver says woman threatens molestation case when asked for fare after hours-long ride

Gurugram Cab Scam: A woman in Nuh allegedly refused to pay a cab fare after an hours-long ride, threatening the driver with false accusations. Th

Free Fire MAX redeem codes January 7, 2026: Grab exclusive skins, weapons and rewards before they expire

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free premium items today. Redeem codes for January 7, 2026, are available. These codes offer skins and weapo

Hrithik Roshan flaunts washboard abs, says vibes on, control off

Mumbai: Bollywoods Greek God Hrithik Roshan knows how to let his presence do the talking as he dropped a glimpse that subtly showcased his chisel

Rupee rises 26 paise to 89.92 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude was trading 1.05% lower at $60.06 per barrel

ISRO to kick off 2026 with PSLV-C62 launch on Jan 12

The primary payload of the mission is the EOS-N1, an imaging satellite built for strategic purposes by DRDO

Jana Nayagan vs. Parasakthi: These coincidences make this festive clash special

The coincidences that many of the releases this Pongal share make this festive season truly one of a kind

Players must make sacrifices for ISL clubs to survive, says Bengaluru FC owner Jindal

Indian Super League clubs face financial strain as a commercial partner remains elusive. Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal has appealed to players

Minister directs Delhi Jal Board to intensify inspection of water pipelines

The DJB was also directed to deploy dedicated teams for ound-the-clock vigilance and maintenance in high-density and vulnerable areas

Israel clears hurdle to start settlements in West Bank that will split it in two

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut th

Tamil Nadu Rain Alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast from January 8 across Chennai, Puducherry, Karaikal and more areas

Tamil Nadu Weather: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered a weather alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with widespr

BJP Worker Assaulted, Clothes Torn During SIR Protest In Karnataka

A BJP worker in Karnataka's Hubballi was assaulted, and her clothes were torn by the police during protests.

DC sets up committee to investigate threat to artistes during musical event in Yadgir

The Assistant Commissioner of Yadgir Sub-Division Sridhar Goturu is the head of the committee

'Gangster' accused in murder case of Punjab sarpanch in Amritsar killed in police encounter

The encounter took place in the Bhikhiwind police station area, when teams from the Tarn Taran police and Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) initiat

Google Techie Says Rs 45 Lakh Salary In Bengaluru Feels Richer Than Rs 1.3 Crore In London

The techie explained that in Bengaluru, a Rs 45 LPA package translates to Rs 2.7 lakh monthly take-home pay, allowing for a spacious flat, domest

Suspended BRS MLC Kavitha's resignation accepted by Legislative Council Chairman

K Kavitha's resignation from the Telangana Legislative Council has been accepted. The Chairman approved her departure effective January 6. Kavith

Delhi court grants bail to directors of Indian Institute of Psychometry in ITBP paper leak case

A Delhi court granted bail to the directors of the Indian Institute of Psychometry in the ITBP recruitment paper leak case. The court observed th

PRAGATI fast-tracks AIIMS push, brings tertiary care closer to heartland

Quote of the day by Terry Fox: Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue... Canadian athlete's word of wisdom during his 5000+ km one-legged run

Quote of the day by Terry Fox: Terry Fox embarked on a Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research. He ran across Canada on one leg after

J&K: NMC Revokes Approval for SMVD Medical College After Surprise Inspection

NMC has directed that all students admitted to SMVDIME during the 202526 counselling process be shifted to various Government Medical Colleges ac

Noida schools up to class 8 shut till January 10 due to cold wave

The order applies to all recognised schools affiliated with the CBSE, ICSE, IB, the Uttar Pradesh Board and other boards operating in the distric

Kavithas resignation accepted by Legislative Council Chairman

Hyderabad: Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy has accepted the resignation of suspended BRS MLC K Kavitha from the coun

J&K Police raids multiple locations across valley in cyber terror case

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unleashed a massive crackdown on mule accounts

U.S. CDC says 2025-26 flu season moderately severe as cases hit 11 million

Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'I attribute my success to this: I never...'

Florence Nightingale's enduring quote, I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse, underscores her philosophy of responsibil

Be flexible on abortion restrictions: Donald Trump tells Republicans

With his suggestion, Trump, who supported abortion rights before he entered politics in 2015, is asking conservatives to abandon or at least ease

NSW Health warns millions of Australians at risk as barbecue season peaks, undercooked meat and cross-contamination fuel food poisoning

Summer barbecues in Australia pose a food poisoning risk. NSW Health warns that undercooked meat and poor food handling can lead to illness. Bact

Jaana Dogan, Google's tech chief surprised with a rival AI recreating her team's year-long work within an hour

Jaana Dogan, a Principal Engineer at Google, shared on X that she tested Anthropics Claude Code by giving it a three paragraph description on wha

Pakistan openly backed terror camps in its big cities for decades, says EAM Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that Pakistan's relationship with India is an outlier due to its open and sustained support

ICC rejects Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

The ICC told the BCB that Bangladesh must travel to India to play their scheduled matches or risk forfeiting points

Jatadhara OTT: Hindi Version of Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha Starrer Now Available

Directed by Venkat Kalyan, the movie features a notable supporting cast including Sonakshi Sinha, Divya Khosla Kumar, and Shilpa Shirodkar in key

BJP slams DMK for opposing HC green signal to lamp-lighting custom at Lord Murugan shrine

The BJP criticized the DMK-Congress government's apprehensions regarding a lamp lighting custom at Thiruparandkundram hill, calling it anti-Hindu

Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 billion in Nvidia-backed funding round

AI juggernaut Nvidia participated and will support xAI's computing infrastructure expansion by supplying its highly prized AI chips and software

Luxembourg a very important partner for India, says EAM Jaishankar

He also held delegation-level talks with Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg

Modi not that happy with me over tariffs on Russian oil, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not that happy with him due to the heavy tariffs Washington has imposed

Snow and Ice Trigger Deadly Accidents, Travel Chaos Across Europe

As snow fell across the Netherlands, Amsterdams Schiphol Airport reported that some 600 flights were grounded during the day as crews worked to c

Varanasi gets direct Bangkok link as Air India Express announces weekly flights

The new service will offer travellers from Varanasi convenient non-stop connectivity to one of Asia`s most popular leisure destinations. Similarl

Delhi: 5 cops injured in clash during demolition near mosque; teargas used, normalcy restored

Violence erupted during an anti-encroachment drive near Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, injuring at least five police personnel. Clashes broke out as the

Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off southern Philippines, no tsunami alert: USGS

The quake, first reported as a magnitude 6.7, hit at a depth of 58.5 kilometres (36 miles) about 27 kilometres east of the town of Santiago on th

Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: 'If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress'

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, is undoubtedly one of the most important political figures in the history of American poli

US to get up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, says Donald Trump

The announcement on Tuesday came after officials in Caracas announced that at least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the dead-of-ni

Oxford University Press issues apology over Shivaji book published in 2003

The book had sparked major controversy in 2004, when activists vandalised Punes Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, alleging objectionable re

China's top diplomat heads to key strategic points in Africa

China's top diplomat is touring eastern Africa to strengthen its influence. The visit to Somalia offers diplomatic support. Tanzania is key for c

Hyderabad school headmaster accused of misbehaving with girl student

Hyderabad: A headmaster of a private school in Hyderabad is facing serious allegations of inappropriate behavior toward a girl student. The incid

Meta delays global rollout of Ray-Ban Display glasses on strong US demand, supply squeeze

Meta said it would prioritise fulfilling U.S. orders while it re-evaluates its approach to international availability

Venezuela Among 25 New Countries Added To US's Costly Visa Policy

President Donald Trump's administration has put 25 more countries on a list of nations whose citizens could be required to post bonds of up to $1

Watch | PM Modi not that happy with me because they are paying a lot of tariffs: Trump

Explained: Why Is Somaliland Strategically Important

Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, occupies a strategic location at the juncture of the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, with

Trump 'sir' dials wrong number on India's Apache purchase

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China-Japan ties strain as Beijing restricts dual-use goods exports

Beijing said the restriction applies to items that could enhance Japans military capabilities and warned of legal action against violators worldw

S Jaishankar On India's Concern Over Venezuela Crisis And An Appeal

India is concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, as the country's deposed presiden

US tells Venezuela to cut ties with China, Russia, ABC says

The Trump administration is also reported to have hold Venezuelas interim leader, Delcy Rodrguez, that her government must exclusively partner wi

Jammu: Medical Commission withdraws MBBS permission to SMVDIME college amid Hindu body protests

The National Medical Commission has revoked the permission for the MBBS course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence. This de

Kolkata witnesses coldest January day in 15 years as mercury plunges to 10.2 degree Celsius

Kolkata shivered through its coldest January day in years, with temperatures dropping to a frigid 10.2 degrees Celsius. This marks a significant

Japan's Most Dangerous Nuclear Plant Operator Admits That It Manipulated Earthquake Safety Data

The manipulation was reportedly intended to smooth and accelerate the rigorous safety screening process required to restart reactors at the site.

Telanganas HILT policy to fetch 10,776 crore for state exchequer

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said the policy, to be implemented within six months, ensures transparency and uniform rules

Gurugram Woman Refuses To Pay For Cab Ride, Threatens With Molestation Case

A woman here literally took a cab driver for a ride when she refused to pay the fare after an hours-long drive and threatened him with police act

Five Years Since US Capitol Riot: A Country Still Divided

Washington on Tuesday marked five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters pardoned by Donald Trump retracing their steps even as D

Pratika Rawal says no authorisation as edited photos go viral following Womens World Cup success

Pratika Rawal News: Following her stellar performance at the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup, Indian batter Pratika Rawal has been rewarded with Rs 1.5

Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque in Akola

Akola Congress leader Hidayatullah Patel has died after being stabbed at a mosque. The 66-year-old was attacked with a sharp weapon following aft

The perfect flaw: how a diamond defect is changing quantum physics

Nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamonds can keep quantum spins coherent at room temperature, rendering them ultrasmall sensors; researchers have now

ISRO to launch PSLV-C62 mission on January 12 from Sriharikota

ISRO is set to launch its PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026. The launch will take place from Sriharikota. This follows ISRO's successful launc

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip To Be Released Shortly

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city intimation slips will be available shortly. The exam is set for January 21-30 with results by February 12, 2026.

US To Get 50 Million Barrels Of Oil From Venezuela At Market Price: Trump

President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that Interim Authorities in Venezuela would be selling 30 million to 50 million barr

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says

An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck 68 km (42.25 miles)east of Baculin, Philippines on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Trump says PM Modi not happy.., Ex-NSA says Talk it out..

Priyadarshan is UPSET with Arshad Warsi for his statement on Hulchul, reveals actor called him after...: 'It has pained me'

Director Priyadarshan has finally broken the silence on Arshad Warsi's statement about Hulchul, and admitted that he's shocked by the actor's rec

I'll Get Impeached If...: Trump Warns Republicans Ahead Of 2026 Elections

Trump urged his party to more forcefully push back on Democrats' near-unified message on healthcare, as the minority party advocates to extend ex

Trump's tariff fate could be decided by US Supreme Court this Friday

The Supreme Court has designated Friday as an opinion day, potentially releasing a ruling on President Trump's global tariffs. This case directly

Oxford University Apologises Over Content On Shivaji Maharaj In Book Published In 2003

Oxford University Press India acknowledged that some statements contained in the book Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India, published in 2003, we

Travels Bus Gutted in Fire on Kovvur Flyover

All passengers and staff escape unhurt; short circuit suspected, losses estimated at 80 lakh.

ICC Rejects Bangladesh's Request to Shift T20 WC Matches Out of India

Bangladesh are scheduled to begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 against two-time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolka

Delhi-NCR shivers as cold wave peaks, schools closed, AQI slips to 'very poor' category; IMD predicts North India to witness...

According to the weather deaprtment, minimum temperatures are likely to fall slightly over the next two days before rising by 1 to 2 degrees Cels

What are biomaterials and how do they work? | Explained

How can indigenous biomaterials reduce dependence on fossil-based imports?

Privatisation and policy gaps threaten Indias public health system

Indias public health system struggles with chronic underfunding, privatisation, policy failure, and social inequities; doctors occupy a unique po

China bans dual-use goods exports for Japan military, govt calls it 'unacceptable' as rare earths lay in crosshairs

Japan has strongly condemned China's ban on dual-use item exports. This move escalates a diplomatic row between the two Asian giants. The ban fol

Delhi: Anti-encroachment drive near mosque turns violent

At least five police personnel were injured after an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhis Ramlila Maidan area turned violent early Wed

Quote of the day by Elvis Presley: The image is one thing and the human being is another, it's very hard to

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, became a global icon. Born in Mississippi, his music blended genres, creating a new sound. Hits like 'H

A Political Revolution In US? Ian Bremmer Explains To NDTV What It Means

The United States is in the midst of a political revolution, with President Donald Trump attempting to systematically dismantle the checks on his

US strikes in Venezuela: Jaishankar expresses India's concern; urges nations to prioritise peoples safety

7 Books that bring clarity and purpose to your new year

Start your new year with clarity and purpose through seven powerful books that inspire reflection, focus, and meaningful change.

Five Cops Injured as Demolition Drive Turns Violent Near Delhi Mosque

During the operation, some people allegedly resorted to stone pelting, triggering chaos at the site

Bawankule warns Ajit Pawar against criticising BJP amid civic poll campaign

Bawankule reminded Pawar of the mutual decision taken in the Mahayuti coordination committee ahead of the civic polls that even if alliance partn