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Smog covers parts of Delhi-NCR as AQI remains in 'Poor' category at 294

The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thundershowers with strong gusty winds across the day

Pakistans use of terror as policy not acceptable: India

United Nations: In a strongly-worded retort in the UNSC on Monday, January 26, India said it is not normal to tolerate Pakistans continued use of

Accused involved in hurling country bomb on police team killed in encounter in Perambalur

Alaguraja attacked Sub Inspector Shankar with a weapon, causing injury to the latter. The Inspector opened one round of fire on Alaguraja in an a

China starts worlds largest compressed-air power storage plant

They work by pumping compressed air into underground caverns at night, for release during the day to spin turbines and produce electricity

EU says WhatsApp to face stricter content rules

WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added it to the list of large platforms

People dont perceive U.N. as organisation that delivers on international peace, security: India

India said the international rule of law should not be weaponised to question state sovereignty and interfere in the internal affairs of states

Over 200 stray dogs allegedly killed in Warangal village

Hyderabad: Nearly 200 stray dogs were allegedly killed and buried in Pathipaka village under Shayampet mandal in Warangal district, animal welfar

'Ryan Wedding didn't surrender...': Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to US drug charges

Phone tapping: KTR, Harish Rao condemn notice to ex BRS MP

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao on Monday, January 26, condemned the Special

Not normal to tolerate Pakistans continued use of terror as instrument of state policy: India

Indias Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a sharp response to comments made by Pakistans Ambassador

Bank strike today: Which banks are closed, what services are affected and why employees are protesting

Bank Strike Jan 27 Update today: Banking services at public sector banks across India face disruption on Tuesday, January 27. Bank employees are

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?

A severe winter storm is inflicting significant economic damage across the U.S., with experts struggling to quantify its multi-billion dollar imp

Canada's Carney walked back Davos comments in call with Trump, Bessent tells Fox News

I was in the Oval with the President today. He spoke to Prime Minister Carney, who was very aggressively walking back some of the unfortunate rem

California's Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump

Gavin Newsom is launching a review of this conduct and is calling on the California Department of Justice to determine whether it violates Califo

People don't perceive UN as organisation that delivers on international peace, security: India

Indias statement comes against the backdrop of the continued failure of the UN and its most powerful organ - the Security Council - to prevent an

Wonder Man release time, episode schedule, how to watch, plot and cast: Premiere date, global streaming timings for all regions

Wonder Man release time, episode schedule, how to watch, plot and cast details are now confirmed. The Marvel series streams on Disney+ with all e

Bank Strike Today May Disrupt Public Sector Banking Services

UFBU calls nationwide strike demanding five-day workweek; customers may face third consecutive day of disruption at PSU banks

Bank Strike on January 27: Public Sector Services Likely Hit, Private Banks to Operate Normally

UFBU calls nationwide strike demanding five-day workweek; customers may face third consecutive day of disruption at PSU banks

Himachal under winter siege: Cold day warning in Shimla, Manali may freeze at -1 degrees with heavy snowfall. Check IMD's prediction for Kullu, Chamba and more

Himachal Pradesh weather: At a time when tourists are stranded in Manali and Shimla, the IMD has warned of more snowfall in the state for the nex

Sabalenka storms into fourth consecutive Australian Open semis with crushing win over Iva Jovic

World number one Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the Australian Open semi-finals with a dominant 6-3, 6-0 win over Iva Jovic. The Belarusian showcas

India, EU Economies to Get Significant Boost With Trade Deal Today

Together, India and the EU account for nearly one-fifth of global trade and around 25 per cent of the worlds population

Rana Baali: Vijay Deverakonda Unveils Fierce Avatar; Film to Hit Theatres on September 11

Vijay Deverakonda appears in a fierce and commanding avatar as Rana Baali, showcasing a striking new look.

U.S. immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings

The glut of new recruits to the ICE has caused the standard training course to be shortened from five months to 42 days, causing backlash and acc

Trump softens stance toward Minnesota Democrats after fatal immigration protest shooting

The shift follows growing criticism, including from Republicans, over enforcement tactics in Minneapolis

Trump's about-face in Minnesota after Pretti's death latest in pattern of sudden shifts

About-face comes after the January 24 shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents raised doubts, including from some Republicans, over how th

DJ Snake Cancels India Tour Due to Health Issue

EDM artiste DJ Snake has cancelled his upcoming shows, including the India Tour, due to health issues.

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance? | Explained

When was the International Solar Alliance first set up? Where is it based? Will U.S. actions affect Indias solar module manufacturing capacity? W

How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions? | Explained

What is the proposed Antarctic Activities and Environmental Protection Law?

U.S. snow storm: At least 25 deaths reported as thousands shiver without electricity

Deep snow over a foot extending in a 2,100-kilometre swath from Arkansas to New England halted traffic, cancelled flights and triggered wide sc

Maori tribals from New Zealand visit Telanganas Medaram ahead of Jathara

Hyderabad: Maori tribal representatives from New Zealand visited Medaram in Telanganas Mulugu district on Monday, ahead of the SammakkaSaralamma

Who Is Tom Homan, Trump's Border Czar, Heading To Minnesota Amid Tensions

President Donald Trump announced that his border czar, Tom Homan, will go to Minneapolis this week following the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse S

US Judge Weighs Whether School Districts Can Sue Social Media Giants

Attorneys for Meta Platforms and other social media companies asked a California federal judge on Monday to block several school districts from t

Uttarakhand implements UCC amendment ordinance

Dehradun: Uttarakhand on Monday implemented an amendment ordinance to reform several provisions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), introducing abou

Black law: Bareilly city magistrate resigns over new UGC rules; claims he was 'held hostage at DM's home'

Alankar Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, sent his resignation by e-mail to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Ba

Why is Tina Dabi trending? All about the IAS officer's viral Republic Day video in Barmer

A video of IAS officer Tina Dabi has gone viral online which shows her attending the Republic Day celebrations in Rajasthan's Barmer. The video s

2026 Iran protest: Activists say 6,126 killed in crackdown

Dubai: Activists said Tuesday. January 27, that at least 6,126 people were killed in Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are sti

Health impacts due to plastics may double by 2040: Lancet

New Delhi: Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the worlds plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and to

Dominant Sabalenka brushes aside teenager Jovic to reach semis

Sabalenka raced into a 3-0 lead in the opener and Jovic was made to work by the Belarusian to hold her serve in the fourth game to gain a foothol

Brazilian President Lula da Silva confirms India visit in February

Brazil Lula India visit: India and Brazil are members of the BRICS grouping, which Trump has repeatedly criticised, alleging efforts to weaken th

Mark Carney seeks deeper trade ties with India amid Trump tariff threats: 'Commitment with India...'

Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks

US-Canada spat: Trump threatened this past weekend to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahe

Trump touts Gaza hostages return, peace push

Washington: The White House highlighted what it described as a major foreign policy achievement in the Middle East, citing the return of Israeli

Texas Governor questions H-1B visas in State schools

Washington: Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration is examining the use of H-1B visas in the states public schools, universities, and

Rowdy sheets must be reviewed every 6 months: Telangana HC

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that while police authorities are empowered to open rowdy sheets against habitual offenders to main

Fallout Season 2 Episode 7 early release time, schedule and how to watch on Amazon Prime Video: Global streaming timings for all regions

Fallout Season 2 Episode 7 will release early on January 27 on Amazon Prime Video. Fans can watch the episode at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET in the US. T

Canadas Prime Minister Mark Carney likely to visit India in March to sign energy, uranium, and AI deals

The visit comes amid Canadas efforts to diversify trade beyond the U.S. and reset relations with India after past tensions

Breaking news live updates: Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks

Death toll in U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats rises to 126

The figure includes 116 people who were killed immediately in at least 36 attacks carried out since early September in the Caribbean Sea and east

Delhi, Noida and Gurugram weather takes a turn: After Delhi logs coldest Republic Day in 5 years, IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and lightning. Check full forecast

Delhi weather update: After experiencing the coldest Republic Day since 2021, Delhi is likely to witness light rain and low temperatures today, t

Telangana: BJP ex-MLA Aruri Ramesh quits party, eyes BRS return

Hyderabad: Former MLA Aruri Ramesh on Monday, January 26, resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and confirmed

India More Than Good Friend, A Trusted Strategic Partner: Israeli Minister

At a function marking India's 77th Republic Day, Israel's Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar said his country attaches utmost importance to i

Pakistan: Special police team formed to investigate deadly Gul Plaza fire

An order issued by South Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza said the five-member team was constituted for the arrest of involved accused per

Donald Trump hikes tariffs on South Korean autos and pharma to 25 per cent

The decision comes as South Korea remains one of the United States` leading sources of imported goods, exporting USD 132 billion worth of product

Vande Mataram front and centre at Republic Day

Republic Day celebrations prominently featured the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram,' with performances and tableaux across states. The nation

Health Impacts Due To Plastics Worldwide May Double By 2040: Report

Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world's plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemic

TDP-led NDA govt pushed Andhra into extreme corruption: YSRCP

Amaravati: Senior YSRCP leader Botcha Satyanarayana on Monday accused the TDP-led NDA government of pushing Andhra Pradesh into extreme levels of

White House says 20 additional nations sign up for Donald Trumps Board of Peace

Leavitt said the Board of Peace, originally mandated by the UN Security Council to oversee the management of Gaza for the next two years, is now

Is an archaeological marvel hiding near Chandigarh?

Sirhind, once a significant historical hub, now lies neglected with its ancient monuments crumbling and forgotten. Despite its rich past, from th

Bareilly City Magistrate Resigns, Cites Disagreement With New UGC Policies

Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned from service on Monday, citing deep disagreement with government policies, especially the new

30 Dead as Winter Storm Batters U.S. With Freezing Cold

Officials scrambled to get cots, blankets, bottled water and generators to warming stations in hard-hit areas in the aftermath of the state's wor

Chinese manja kills 5-year-old girl in Hyderabads Kukatpally

According to police, the manja of a flying kite got entangled around her neck and caused a deep cut. Nishvika Aditya (5) died on the spot due to

Morning Digest: EU-India FTA talks conclude, summit scheduled today; caste methodology for Census 2027 yet to be decided, clarity likely by July, and more

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'US needs NATO': Mark Rutte says two 'workstreams' on Greenland agreed upon with Trump

Deadly Winter Storm Kills 25 In US, Cuts Power Nationwide

More snow piled up across the US Northeast on Monday under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought lingering misery to parts of the

President Murmu hosts traditional At Home reception on 77th Republic Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula

Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people

Eight of the presumed dead had jumped off boats when American forces attacked a trio of vessels accused of trafficking drugs on December 30, the

French Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Social Media for Under-15s

The lower National Assembly adopted the text by a vote of 130 to 21 in a lengthy overnight session from Monday to Tuesday

PM Modi shares highlights from 77th Republic Day parade celebrations in Delhi

May we always keep strengthening Constitutional values and realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat

Op Sindoor: IAF releases video of Rafale armed with beyond-visual-range Meteor missile, silences sceptics

The Indian Air Force released a video showcasing its fighter jets armed with advanced missiles like Meteor and BrahMos, silencing critics who dou

Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with U.S.

Beijing can be a reliable partner for countries because it advocates for a multipolar world, the Chinese state-backed Global Times newspaper said

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on South Korea

Trump said that import taxes would be raised on autos, lumber and pharmaceutical drugs from South Korea with the rate on other goods going from 1

At R-Day parade, India showcases 'Sindoor' valour, as DRDO missile, Bhairav battalion make debut

India's military might, including lethal weapon systems and fighter jets from Operation Sindoor, captivated crowds on Kartavya Path during the 77

Wednesday Season 3 release date, filming, production and cast update: What to expect from new season? Netflix series status explained

Wednesday Season 3 release date, filming, production and cast update explains where the Netflix series stands now. The report covers story direct

Death Count From US Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Reaches 126

The death count from the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead afte

US businesses break their silence after latest Minnesota ICE shooting

Minnesota shooting: Corporate leaders in Minnesota are breaking their silence on immigration enforcement after federal agents fatally shot a prot

Republic Day celebrations held at Ripon Buildings

Gregory Bovino Removed From Top US Border Patrol Post Days After Minneapolis Killing: Report

Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as the commander at large for the US Border Patrol and will return to his former job in California,

Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory Ahead Of Beating Retreat Dress Rehearsal

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory and put in place elaborate arrangements in view of the Full Dress Rehearsal of th

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From Defence To Worker Mobility, India-EU Free Trade Deal To Create History: 10 Points

India and the European Union (EU) are likely to announce a historic, mega free-trade agreement (FTA) today. The two sides are expected to produce

China's Anta Sports muscles in with $1.8 billion move for 29.1% Puma stake

Puma stake sale: Puma has been under pressure as demand weakened, and recent sneaker launches, including the Speedcat, failed to generate the mom

Woman techie with outdated skills, low income, and depression seeks help the advice she got was eye-opening

Tech career crisis: A 30-year-old tech professional's candid Reddit post about outdated skills, career gaps, and depression has resonated widely.

Agri scientists, farmers among Padma winners

Nine individuals from the farm and allied sectors, including prominent agricultural scientists Ashok Kumar Singh and Gopal Ji Trivedi, have been

Trump says he is hiking tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%

Tariff: Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on South Korean products, targeting autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals. He claims South Korea has

On foreign policy, Trump's fans give him benefit of doubt

Trump's assertive foreign policy is drawing support from his base. Actions like targeting Iran and seeking Greenland are being seen as bold moves

French Lawmakers Vote To Ban Social Media For Under-15s

The bill proposes banning under-15s from social networks and social networking functionalities embedded within broader platforms, and reflects ri

Budget 202627: Government seen easing fiscal grip amid global headwinds

Ratings agencies expect Budget 202627 to favour gradual fiscal consolidation, with the government retaining spending flexibility to support growt

Singles Inferno Season 5 Part 2 Episode 5 and 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch on Netflix: Global streaming timings for all regions

Singles Inferno Season 5 Part 2 Episode 5 and 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch details when new episodes drop on Netflix

Trump says he will hike tariffs on South Korean goods to 25% over trade deal delays

It remains unclear when the higher duties will take effect.

Kedarnath, Badrinath and 47 affiliated temples considering a ban on entry of non-Hindus

Following a proposal to restrict non-Hindus at Haridwar's Kumbh ghats, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee is considering a similar move at