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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

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

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

Watch | Congress has always ignored Assam and the northeast: PM Modi in Guwahati

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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

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

A new course for ocean diplomacy

Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70 per cent of the planet, carry 90 per cent of global trade, and support millions of job

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Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Its worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, reigned for over 70 years. Her rule saw immense global shifts. She was a symbol of stabili

Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh Recall NTRs Legacy on 30th Death Anniversary

TDP leaders hail NTR as symbol of Telugu self-respect and architect of landmark welfare reforms

Delhi air quality remains severe as AQI stands at 439; minimum temperatures stay below normal

Visibility across the city remained poor as cold wave conditions continued and dense fog covered large parts of Delhi.

EU suspends trade deal with US amid Donald Trump's Greenland tariff threats, says, 'ratification will have to wait'

The deal announced in July 2025, between the US and the EU, comprising 27 member states, unveiled a bilateral framework agreement aimed at resolv

Newlywed Woman's Body Left Outside Parents' Home, Dowry Charges Follow

A newly married woman died under mysterious circumstances in Bihar's Vaishali district, triggering serious allegations against her in-laws.

Madhya Pradesh GBS outbreak: 2 die in MP, govt ramps up detection

Two persons have died after an outbreak of Guillain-Barr Syndrome, an immunological nerve disorder, in Madhya Pradeshs Neemuch district, promptin

GBS outbreak claims 2 lives in MP town; govt ramps up detection, treatment

Two people have died following a Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are actively identifying and treating p

Indonesian plane, with 11 passengers onboard goes missing in mountainous region during 2-hour flight, large scale search operation on

A small passenger plane travelling from Yogyakarta to Makassar, with 11 people onboard vanished in Indonesia. The contact with the Indonesia Air

Lokesh, Purandeswari Pay Tribute to NTR on 30th Death Anniversary in Hyderabad

TDP leaders, supporters gather at NTR Ghat; floral tributes and photo exhibition held

JPMorgan confirms Trumps assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job

There was no job offer, Mr. Dimon said in a statement. In an email to Reuters, bank spokesperson Trish Wexler said she should have been more vigi

Pro- and anti-ICE protesters clash amid Minneapolis immigration crackdown

There have been protests every day since the Department of Homeland Security ramped up immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis

Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave

Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national

Delhi-NCR chokes under dense fog, flights, trains affected as visibility drops to zero; AQI in 'severe' category

Delhi-NCR struggled with dense fog, flights and trains services were hit as visibility reached zero. The capital continued to choke under severe

Sensex, Nifty end week on flat note

MUMBAI, Jan 17: The Indian equity benchmarks closed this week almost unchanged amid optimism towards Q3 earnings and renewed India-US trade discu

Minneapolis: Pro and anti ICE demonstrators face off in immigration crackdown

Protesters for and against the Trump administrations latest immigration crackdown clashed in Minneapolis on Saturday as the governors office anno

Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog persist

Delhi continued to face a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday, with the AQI hitting 439 by 7 am, keeping the city firmly in the severe category

Iraqi forces take over key base following US withdrawal

Baghdad: US forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi offic

Pakistan: Massive fire engulfs dozens of shops at Gul Plaza Mall in Karachi, killing 3 people

From Hills to Holyland: Northeast India's Bnei Menashe see long-delayed journey out of conflict to Israel

The Bnei Menashe community, claiming descent from a lost biblical tribe, is undergoing interviews for emigration to Israel. This initiative offer

Is Donald Trump seeking USD 1 billion from countries for membership in a proposed 'Board of Peace'? White House responds

A Bloomberg report claimed the Trump administration sought USD1 billion from countries for permanent seats on a proposed Board of Peace. The Whit

NASA Rolls Out Moon Rocket for First Crewed Lunar Flyby in Over 50 Years

Thousands of space center workers and their families gathered in the predawn chill to witness the long-awaited event, delayed for years

Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginias first female governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is set to become Virginias first female governor, marking a historic milestone for the state where only men have held

JPMorgan confirms Trump assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has denied being offered the Federal Reserve chair position. This comes after President Donald Trump disputed a report c

World Bank chief Ajay Banga joins Gaza redevelopment Board of Peace

Indian-American World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has been appointed to the Board of Peace for Gaza redevelopment as part of US President Don

NZ keep producing champs

New Zealands easy win in the second ODI has showed how this country, of low-profile sportspersons, keeps pulling off performances out of the ordi

Musks xAI sued as Grok accused of generating exploitative AI deepfakes

Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musks children, has filed a lawsuit in New York against Musks AI company xAI, alleging that its chatbo

Play Begins at Australian Open with Season's First Grand Slam

Aryna Sabalenka faces Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, and Carlos Alcaraz goes against Adam Walton

US woman, 27, expecting 10th child after having nine with four partners

A 27-year-old woman from the United States, Whittney Dawn, who has nine children from four different partners, is expecting her tenth child. Begi

How age-tech can solve digital fraud targeting seniors

Age-tech solutions are designed with empathy, accessibility, and education at their core. Their greatest strength lies not just in offering servi

Noted evangelist passes away in city; condolences pour in

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Renowned Christian minister and evangelist from Northeast India, Rev. Dr. Rieweh Robert Cunville, passed away a

ZRO Shillong gets COAS Unit Certificate for outstanding recruitment efforts in NE

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, has conferred the COAS Unit Certificate

Severe storms and flash flooding ravage Sydney, with landslides, road closures, and dozens of rescues amid coastal downpours

A landslide narrowly missed a house on Sydney's Northern Beaches after intense storms caused a torrent of mud and trees to crash down a hillside.

Bindas Syiem alleges shoddy work on Ri-Bhoi road project

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Jan 17: Bindas Syiem, a resident of Mawlong village who had earlier staged a hunger strike at the Additional Secr

Indonesian Plane with 11 People Vanishes in Mountainous Region

Multiple search and rescue teams, supported by air force helicopters, drones and ground units have been deployed

Ailing Kerala student fulfils arts fest dream, wins poster contest online

A girl battling a serious illness was allowed to participate online in the Kerala School Arts Festival and secured an A grade, marking a first in

In a first, Bengal Fox recorded in Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Researchers have captured the first photographic evidence of the Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) in Meghalaya,

World News Live Updates: EU to hold emergency meeting today over Trump's Greendland tariff threats

Shullai inspects Rs 11 cr devp works in Raid Laban

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: South Shillong MLA and Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Friday inspected development works worth over Rs 11 c

Shillong Med College hosts workshop on Indias AI strategy for healthcare

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: A regional multi-stakeholder convergence workshop on developing Indias Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in

Karnatakas startup policy; Reliances quick commerce run

Karnataka has announced a new startup policy for 20252030, outlining a plan to establish 25,000 new startups over the next five yearswith at leas

Crime Update

Theft Chairman of Mathura Compound Durga Puja Committee, Jhalupara, Shillong, lodged a complaint that on January 6, unknown miscreant(s) damaged

Dilnoor files complaint after threat call demanding Rs 10 crore from B Praak

Punjabi singer Dilnoor has approached the Mohali police after allegedly receiving a threat call demanding Rs 10 crore as ransom from singer B Pra

Tympang club marks 125 years as Jowais oldest urban locality

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: One of Jowai towns oldest institutions, Tympang Club, on Friday marked a historic milestone as it celebrated 12

Past forward to January 2026

A run-through of personal favourite Eureka moments from the last year which featured on these pages

Prog raises legal awareness among EJH village locals

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Jan 17: In a major step towards the protection of women and children rights, health, education and future, the Dist

EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Ambassadors from the European Unions 27 countries will convene on January 18 for an emergency meeting to discuss their response to the tariff thr

Trump says he will sue JPMorgan Chase over debanking him after Jan 6 protests

President Donald Trump announced plans to sue JPMorgan Chase within weeks. He alleges the bank wrongly debanked him following the January 6th Cap

Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard

Indonesian rescuers are searching for an ATR 42-500 fisheries surveillance plane with 11 people on board that went missing over South Sulawesi. T

Iranians in France demand Khameneis regime change, slam crackdown on protests

RCB Continue Winning Streak in WPL 2026, Defeats DC by 8 Wickets

Chasing 167, RCB were rocked early as they lost opener Grace Harris (1) early in the innings, with her wicket claimed by DCs Marizanne Kapp

Uttar Pradesh: 15 districts to witness rapid development with Shamli-Gorakhpur expressway, land acquisition underway, check details

Land transactions have been restricted in these villages, and once Section 3-D is enforced, the land will be transferred to the central governmen

China, Russia benefit from Trump's Greenland tariff threat, says EU

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that United States tariffs on its allies are detrimental. She believes these actions w

Fog-induced crashes claim 8: Five tourists in Punjab, 3 labourers in UP

Visibility Was Just 40 Metres At Bathinda Accident Site

Austria avalanche kills 3, bringing toll to 8

An avalanche swept away three of a group of seven Czech ski tourers in the Murtal district in Styria province, burying them completely, police sa

Morning Digest: DGCA slaps 22.2 crore penalty on IndiGo; Trump announces tariffs on European allies to acquire Greenland, and more

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Big oil's complicated calculus for investing in Venezuela

President Donald Trump has clashed with major US oil companies over investment plans in Venezuela, saying he may block Exxon Mobil after its CEO

Gold, silver prices today, January 18, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 18, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over

Thousands in Greenland marched against U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in their island. Protesters chanted 'Greenland is not for sale' sup

A beautiful woman 'distracts, and rape may follow': Congress MLA

Israel Objects to Selection of Candidates for Gaza Board of Peace

Prime Minister Netanyahu has directed Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar to express Israels concerns to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Israel objects to White House selection of candidates for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel has objected to the United States' selection of candidates for a Gaza 'Board of Peace'. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the appoi

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible.' Here's inspirational quotes by Nobel Prize winner physicist

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein highlights thinking beyond limits. The quote connects with Einsteins life, education, and ideas. This explain

Stay united, polarisation will help BJP: TMC to people

Judge cites provision that doesn't exist, HC demands explanation

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

President Trump is forming a new Board of Peace. Countries seeking permanent membership must contribute at least one billion dollars. Donald Trum

EU set to halt US trade deal over Trumps new tariff threat

European Union lawmakers are moving to stall approval of the EUUS trade deal after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European count

In poll-bound Bengal, PM Modi blames demographic imbalance for violence

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Preview | Another run-fest on the cards in series decider

With the conditions easing under lights, Will Youngs fluent 87 and Daryl Mitchells sensational unbeaten knock of 131 powered the Kiwis home with

When Kumbh Mela comes to God's Own Country in poll season

A grand religious gathering planned in Tirunavaya, Kerala, facing unexpected challenges with a stop order for a temporary bridge. This controvers

Thought of the day by John Denver: 'I believe we are here for each other, not against each other'. Here's life-changing quotes by American singer

Thought of the day by John Denver shares a message about people supporting each other. The quote reflects his life, music, and public work. The e

When persistence pays off

The lengths to go to grow a plant

Andaman, Nicobar to be developed as Indias Blue Economy hub: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Jan 17: Andaman & Nicobar Islands will be developed as the hub of Indias Blue Economy. Thi

3rd Chancellors Trophy Day-3: JU shines across multiple sports

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 17: The 3rd Chancellors Trophy (Men & Women) Championship 202526, hosted by University of Jammu, contin

Sat calls for strong public support to realize PMs Viksit Bharat vision

BJP leads massive VB G RAM G rally in Samba Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 17: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajy