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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

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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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

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.

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

World Economic Forum 2026: Davos fortified as it awaits global elites, from Trump to Zelenskyy

More than 5,000 armed forces personnel, snipers at vantage points, AI-powered drones and special tools to counter spywares and espionage securit

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

Ex-Maharashtra BJP minister Raj Purohit passes away at 71

Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra minister Raj K Purohit, a prominent voice for north Indian communities in Mumbai, has passed away at the

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

Watch: People look at the poly in polyamory, but forget about love: Arundhati Ghosh

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 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

Theft at Punjabi Bagh home; valuables worth 1 crore stolen

When the family returned on the night of January 16, it found the home ransacked. Stolen items include jewellery and other items, totalling worth

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.

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

GBS outbreak claims two lives in MP; govt. ramps up detection, treatment

Following the detection of over a dozen cases in Manasa town, the authorities have been instructed to establish a control room there, create a sp

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

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

Khamenei Acknowledges Thousands Killed in Iran Unrest

Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump of encouraging the demonstrations, which initially focused on rising costs and inflation before evolvi

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,

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

Bihar Police Mains Exam 2026 Admit Card To Be Released Soon; Examination Scheduled For February

Candidates can download the Bihar Police Mains Exam admit card by visiting the BPSSC website and entering their registration number and date of b

Fresh Blow To Bangladesh Over Request To Swap T20 World Cup Group With Ireland

The controversy surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 took a fresh turn as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made a s

Syrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashes

The government appeared to be extending its grip on Kurdish-run areas after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a ationa

Everyone must visit to feel its magic: US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Mumbai's Gateway of India

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, visited Mumbai's Gateway of India, encouraging visitors to experience the city's vibrant charm and the Arabia

In Frames: Prayerful in Prayagraj

Ceremonies for the Magh Mela, which began on January 3, have been drawing crores of devotees to the Triveni Sangam for a holy dip; a footfall of

Hyderabad Shivers as Winter Chill Deepens; Telangana Below 10C

Moula Ali, HCU among coldest in GHMC; KB Asifabad records seasons lowest at 7C

'Dangerous Downward Spiral': EU Warning Over US' Greenland Tariff Threats

European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a dangerous downward spiral over US President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on

Vance, Rubio To Attend Winter Olympics, Trump Missing In List Of Attendees

US Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House

Trump Seeks $1 Billion For Permanent Spot On Gaza Board Of Peace: Report

The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.

Protesters march through Alpine villages agaisnt World Economic Forum in Davos

Protesters set off from Kublis in southeastern Switzerland, trekking through wintry terrain toward Davos in what organisers described as a statem

12 Injured In Vehicle Pile-Up Due To Dense Fog On Delhi-Lucknow Highway

Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha on Sunday morning led to a major accident on the Lucknow-Delhi National Highway (NH-9). Due to extremely low

Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board

There were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesias Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to

Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to Autism or ADHD: Study

Adelaide: If youve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain

PM to Launch Kaziranga Corridor, Flag Off New Trains in Assam

In a post on X, PM Modi said he was looking forward to being in Kaliabor, Assam, for the Bhoomi Pujan of major development works

We Are Slowly Being Poisoned: Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution

The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.

PM Modi to launch key infrastructure projects in Singur, West Bengal today; boosting state's growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch and lay foundation stones for key infrastructure projects in Singur, West Bengal. These initiatives incl

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Two militants arrested in Manipur's Bishnupur

At Chairel Ahallup in the district, a member of the outlawed PREPAK (Pro) was arrested on Saturday, a police officer said

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Day 2 LIVE

Prominent speakers of the day includes International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, vocalist and writer T.M. Krishna, Indian ches

Congress MLA seeks Mumbai chiefs ouster over BMC debacle

Mumbai: Former Mumbai Congress chief and party legislator Bhai Jagtap, on Saturday, January 17 was served a show-cause notice by the All India Co

Revanth to Launch Works in Khammam, Hold Cabinet Meet at Medaram

Chief Minister to review projects, hold Cabinet meeting and inaugurate SamakkaSaralamma pylon over two-day tour

In Maharashtra, Woman Claims She Was Taken To Another District To Cast Vote

According to the woman, who is from Gevrai taluka, several women from Beed district were taken on four buses to Pimpri Chinchwad.

UP: Security tightened at Prayagraj's Sangam Ghat as devotees take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Millions of devotees took a holy dip at Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya. Security arrangements were enhanced to manage the large crow

Iran: Ayatollah Khamenie calls Trump criminal for backing protests

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a criminal for supporting protesters in Iran, and blame

Aus needs canine brain bank to reduce risk of dog attacks

Dog attacks are on the rise in Australia. The most recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show dog-related hospital admi

EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger Dangerous Downward Spiral

Ursula von der Leyen expressed full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland and stressed the need for dialogue to resolve the disagre

8 FIRs filed as fake images of Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment surface online

According to the police, fabricated images and misleading content, contrary to the actual facts related to the ongoing beautification work at Man

Four IAS officers by Telangana government

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, January 17 issued transfer orders for four IAS officers in the state. According to a Government