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Watch: The Tamils by Nirmala Lakshman: A theatrical reading

Whether the Tamils were the original inhabitants of India or wanderers who came from the Indus Valley is not a settled question, said Nirmala Lak

Former CPI(M) MLA S. Rajendran joins BJP

Rajendran had represented the Devikulam constituency in Idukki district as s CPI(M) member in 2006, 2011 and 2016

Centre urged to honour N.T. Rama Rao with Bharata Ratna award

NTR, as he was popularly known, had brought changes in the administrative setup with the formation of mandals as part of taking services closer t

PM Modi flags off 2 new Amrit Bharat trains, 3 more to follow; Check route, stoppages, timings and other details

PM Modi launched two new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam, enhancing long-distance rail connectivity between northern, northeastern, and sout

India Will Remain Vishwaguru As Long As Guided By Dharma: RSS Chief Bhagwat

Mumbai, Jan 18: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that as long as dharma continues to guide Bharat, the country will remain a Vishwaguru, as

Srinagar Police Arrests Notorious Drug Peddler; Seizes 1.6 Kg Of Heroin

SRINAGAR, Jan 18: As part of its sustained campaign against drug trafficking, the Srinagar Police scored a significant breakthrough today with th

The Raja Saab box office collection day 9: Prabhas-starrer horror comedy is a complete disaster, earns just Rs 3 crore

The Raja Saab has been completely rejected by the audiences, and is now among the biggest box office failures of Prabhas' career, alongside Radhe

SC Refers Plea to CJI on Bank Account Freeze SOP in Cybercrime

SC places before CJI plea for SOP on freezing, de-freezing of bank accounts during cybercrime probes

Viral video: Shah Rukh Khan steals spotlight at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, fans call him 'world's biggest superstar'

Shah Rukh Khan stole the spotlight at the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, walking the carpet with stars like Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown, as the

Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home

Returning to Davos after a tumultuous year, President Trump will prioritize domestic issues, aiming to address rising living costs and housing af

Quote of the Day by Daisaku Ikeda: 'It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing...'

Buddhist philosopher and educator decided to promote peace and dialogue in the world after he witnessed destruction and bitterness during World W

Remarks Against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC To Hear Plea Of MP Minister Vijay Shah

New Delhi, Jan 18: The Supreme Court is likely to hear on January 19 a plea of Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah against a high court ord

Need To Erase Caste From Mind To End Discrimination: RSS Chief Bhagwat

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jan 18: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that if caste discrimination is to be eliminate

India Readies Power-Packed Presence at WEF Before Global Elite

The WEF said at least 64 heads of government or state would be present, while six out of seven G-7 countries would be represented by their top le

Quote of the Day: Most people do not really want freedom, because Father of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freuds take on price of freedom

Sigmund Freud believed most people avoid true freedom. This is because freedom demands responsibility. People prefer to follow others rather than

Crack Down: 21 Drug Peddlers Held in Tirupati

As part of a special drive, police have so far booked 10 offenders under PIT NDPS Act and seven persons under the PD Act across the district

A R Rahman Addresses His Communal Remark: Never Wished To Cause Pain, Hope My Sincerity Is Felt

New Delhi, Jan 18: Noted music composer A R Rahman shared a video post on his social media on Sunday, addressing the backlash following his comme

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Yeti Panduga Enthrals Thousands on Pennar Riverbank

Stalls set up by women from MEPMA groups and different districts showcasing traditional crafts and special delicacies became a major attraction

Greenland protesters reject Trumps annexation threat: 'Not interested in being Americans'

Who was Bilal Hasan al-Jasim? Al-Qaeda affiliate senior terrorist killed in US strike in Syria, directly linked to ISIS gunmen responsible for ambush targeting 3 Americans

The United States has launched a third strike on Syria, killing an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader Bilal Hasan al-Jasim in northwest SyriaonJanuary 16

Nightclub Where Fire Claimed 25 Lives Flagged For Illegal Construction In 2024: Goa Govt

Panaji, Jan 18: The Goa government has told the legislative assembly that the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, where 25 persons died in a fire last

TN to reiterate demand for Hosur airport as Defence Ministry rejects proposed sites

As the Tamil Nadu Government prepares to challenge the Defence Ministrys decision, local officials emphasize the critical need for the Hosur airp

UP: 1.3 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On Mauni Amavasya Morning At Sangam

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 18: More than 1.3 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam by 8 am on Sunday on the occasion of Mauni Am

Ram Charan Undergoes Massive Physical Transformation for Peddi

For this role, the actor is not merely aiming for six-pack abs; instead, he is focused on building heavy muscle mass

Rukmini Vasanths New Picture Triggers Dating Rumours?

In the viral picture, the two are seen holding hands, which has led to speculation about a possible relationship. However, neither Rukmini nor Si

Kangana Ranaut accuses A.R. Rahman of bias, says composer refused to meet her over Emergency

Ranaut shared the accusations on social media following remarks made by Rahman in a recent BBC Asian Network interview, where the Oscar-winning c

SC Places Before CJI Plea For SOP On Freezing, De-Freezing Of Bank Accounts During Cybercrime Probes

New Delhi, Jan 18: The Supreme Court has directed that a plea seeking directions to the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India to formulate a Stand

World Economic Forum dismisses calls for Trump boycott ahead of Davos annual meet

Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, says forum committed to providing neutral platform for debate, bringing together wide range of perspect

Former Maharashtra BJP Minister Raj Purohit passes away at 71

A well-known figure in Mumbai BJP circles, he had served as the party's city president and a Minister in the Maharashtra government, and was the

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'Speak in one voice, maintain discipline': Congress to TN functionaries

The directive came at a meeting at the party headquarters in the national Capital on chalking out a strategy for the upcoming assembly polls in T

US strikes kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ISIS ambush on American soldiers in Syria

American forces eliminated a key Al-Qaeda leader in Syria. This operative had direct ties to the ISIS ambush that claimed the lives of two US sol

Davos: Once health tourism hub, now USA House for World Economic Forum in church

Davos, Switzerland, once a refuge for tuberculosis patients, now hosts the World Economic Forum. This annual meeting brings together over 3,000 g

US Kills Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader Tied to Deadly ISIS Ambush in Syria

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strike was conducted on January 16 and resulted in the death of Bilal Hasan al-Jasim

The dark history of France's embassy in Iraq goes on trial in Paris

A Jewish Iraqi family is suing France for 22 million dollars. They claim France occupied their Baghdad mansion as an embassy for decades without

Data, AI, efficiency: test your business creativity with Edition 218 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 218th quiz. Ready?

Chinmayi reacts to netizen claiming AR Rahman refused to sing Vande Mataram: 'He just didn't feel like singing that day'

Singer Chinmayi Sripada defended AR Rahman against social media claims that he refused to sing Vande Mataram, saying the allegations were false a

Indian Railways' highest award goes to Chandana Sinha - the RPF officer quietly stopping child traffickers

Railway Protection Force inspector Chandana Sinha has rescued over 1,500 children from trafficking and exploitation. Her innovative approach invo

Republic Day 2026 weekend escape: From Auli to Ranthambore, here's a list of travel ideas from Delhi-NCR, places to go and a complete itinerary

Republic Day 2026 travel plans: This year, Republic Day 2026 falls on a Monday, which can be a perfect time for travellers to pack their bags and

Ramesh Varma Signs 350-Crore Multi-Film Deal with Pen Studios

Sources say the agreement includes one large-scale project budgeted at 150 crore, along with three other films made at varying budgets.

KSCA gets govt nod to host intl, IPL matches at Chinnaswamy

Bengaluru, Jan 17: After months of uncertainty, the Karnataka State Cricket Association on Saturday received permission from the state Home Depar

Speaker Nominates Members To J&K Assemblys Business Advisory Committee

Jammu, Jan 18: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, has nominated nine Members of the House to ser

Air India Express' Customised Boeing 737-8 MAX Takes 1st International Flight

Air India Express on Saturday operated its first international commercial flight of its newly inducted, fully custom-configured Boeing 737-8 Max

BMC Breakthrough: How Fadnavis Delivered Mumbai to the BJP

The BJPs BMC win is not just an electoral victory, but a crucial signal to its allies about who calls the shots.

Watch: Gowri Ramnarayan on the challenges of translating Ponniyin Selvan

Haryana's Saini Questions Punjab Flood Relief, AAP's Compensation Counter

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released funds under various schemes for farmers and beneficiaries of the Deendayal Ladli Lakshmi Yojana

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Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

This customs duty can be rationalised and brought under one slab...Only 5-8% of the cars we sell in India are facing customs duty and import duty

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei acknowledges 'several thousand' deaths in unrest, over 3,000 reported

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei acknowledged thousands killed in recent protests, blaming foreign interference. Former US President Trump condemne

Red resurgence and late goals steal show in EPL action

PREMIER LEAGUE MANCHESTER, Jan 17: The Premier League produced a weekend packed with drama, historic victories, and last-minute heroes, as Manche

Kaziranga corridor to ensure safe wildlife movement in national park, boost tourism

The project has been designed in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court and the recommendations of the Wildlife Institute of India

Davos: Question of Trump's disinvitation irrelevant, says WEF MD ahead of the annual meeting

In an interview with the Swiss-based daily newspaper 20 Minuten, Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, responded to remarks by the President

Nipah virus alerts, water contamination concerns, new research on obesity - and more

This weeks we covers the recent Nipah virus alert in West Bengal, a diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, weight-loss drugs and why BMI alone may not ref

Vanat strikes twice as Girona claim Catalan Derby

Barcelona, Jan 17: Vladyslav Vanat scored penalties in stoppage time of each half as Girona beat Espanyol 2-0 in a fiercely contested Catalan der

Delhi Weather Today: IMD issues yellow alert amid dense fog, partly cloudy skies likely; AQI slips into severe category

Delhi faces a yellow alert as dense fog blankets the capital. Temperatures are expected to range from 5 to 22 degrees Celsius. Air quality has wo

Delhi AQI deteriorates to severe at 439 amid intense cold wave, fog

Several areas across the city report alarmingly high pollution levels

Dembele destroys Lille to lift PSG back on top of Ligue 1

Paris, Jan 17: Ousmane Dembele put transfer talk behind him and scored a crucial brace for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-0 win over Lille that retur

Seven Booked By EOW Kashmir For Cheating Youth In Fake Government Recruitment Racket

Srinagar, Jan 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against seven persons for allegedly running a fa

Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

As tensions rise over funding for international initiatives, the White House downplays claims of a hefty membership fee, insisting the proposed B

Watch: Neige Sinno on why many perpetrators dont see themselves as rapists

SC floats 'Romeo-Juliet' clause for Pocso; says law is being misused to 'settle scores' in genuine teenage relationships

India's Supreme Court is reviewing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Judges are concerned the law is misused against consensua

Yuzvendra Chahal recreates viral meme 'Krrish Ka Sunega', warns bowlers ahead of IPL 2026, video goes viral

Yuzvendra Chahal showed off his batting skills in Punjab Kings' net session, referencing a viral meme with his signature humour.

Its now or never for Indias FIFA World Cup push: Ashalata

New Delhi, Jan 17: Indian womens football stalwart Ashalata Devi says the dream of seeing the country play at the FIFA Womens World Cup remains a

Watch: Is it India that is Bharat or Bharat that is India?

Saurashtra, Vidarbha in battle of equals in Vijay Hazare final

Bengaluru, Jan 17: A fascinating battle of equals is on cards as a closely-matching Saurashtra and Vidarbha vie for their third and maiden Vijay

Watch: Ashutosh explains the rise of the Right

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis leaves for Davos to participate in World Economic Forum

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum, aiming to showcase the state as India's premier g

India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Playing 11: Check the full squad list, pitch report, weather update, where to watch and more

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Streaming: The India vs. New Zealand ODI series is tied 1-1, with the final match in Indore on Sunday deciding

Australian Open: Fans frustrated by long queues, ticket sales halt on day one

With heightened security at the event in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney last month, hundreds of spectators gathered outside the v

Samajwadi Party to move Supreme Court on electoral transparency: Akhilesh

We are planning to move the Supreme Court to verify whether the voter list prepared by the Election Commission is valid or the list compiled by t

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, U.S. Envoy Gor discuss boosting investments and business ties

The two sides explored opportunities to enhance U.S. investments in Maharashtra and support State-based companies looking to expand their presenc

Taiwanese journalist detained for bribing military officers to leak information to China

Prosecutors accuse Lin Chen-you of paying amounts ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of Taiwan dollars to current military office

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Canberra man arrested after pipe bombs discovered near Lake Ginninderra amid heightened national security concerns after Bondi Beach attack

Authorities apprehended a 41-year-old man following the discovery of multiple pipe bombs near Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen. Police found bomb-ma

No more 10 minutes, but gig workers still race the clock

Despite quick-commerce services dropping the 10-minute delivery promise, delivery workers remain in a whirlwind of speed expectations. The founda

West Bengal: Action order against officials for voter manipulation upheld

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had turned down the West Bengal governments plea last week seeking withdrawal of the poll bodys earlier or

Jain Saraswati on goose or peacock

It is in Jain faith that she came to be associated with geese and peacocks

How Budget 2026 can help India strike the right balance in trade policy for a world in flux

India's trade strategy is at a critical juncture, shifting from broad liberalization to selective engagement. New trade pacts diversify markets,

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee creating situation to stop SIR process, says BJP's Locket Chatterjee on Murshidabad violence

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee on Sunday slammed the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of creating situations to stop the Sp

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 18, 2026: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released regularly. These codes are time-se

Thousands march in support of Greenland amid Trumps threats to take it over

Nuuk: Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against US President Donald Trump on Saturday, January 17.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff reveals how swimming with dolphins inspired his multi million-dollar dream, recalls life lesson by Indian Guru

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's multi million-dollar dream was inspired when he took a break from Oracle and was swimming with dolphins in Hawaii.

Taiwanese reporter accused of bribing military officers to leak information to China

A journalist in Taiwan has been detained. He is accused of bribing army officers. The goal was to provide military information to individuals fro

Attacks on Hindus unabated in Bangladesh, businessman beaten to death while defending employees

In Bangladesh, mob violence has claimed the lives of trader Liton Chandra Das and fuel-station worker Ripon Saha. The incidents, linked to disput

Watch: Driver Stops Mumbai Local Train Mid-Departure To Allow Elderly Woman To Board, Wins Hearts

Internet users have dubbed the driver a eal-life hero for prioritising compassion over strict scheduling.

What to do to make college applications strong and appealing

Here are five elements that can help make an application stand out

The facts about neuromyths in education

Demystifying some common claims about learning styles that are said to be based on neuroscience

EU Pauses US Trade Deal Ratification After Trumps Greenland Tariff Threat

Vice-President of the European Peoples Party, Siegfried Muresan, confirmed the decision in a post on X, stating that the ratification process wou