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Former AIADMK Minister R. Vaithilingam resigns, set to join DMK

Vaithilingam is the second MLA aligned with Mr. Panneerselvam to switch allegiance to the DMK

Kerala Assembly polls: UDF eyes Dalit thinker Sunny M. Kapikad to challenge LDF hold in Vaikom

When contacted, Kapikad confirmed that informal discussions have taken place regarding his possible candidature, though he said no formal communi

Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth

Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contes

State cannot shut a Madrasa because it is not recognised with Board, says Allahabad HC

The counsel for the State said that running of an unrecognised madrasa may create unwarranted complications as the students of the institution wi

Watch: Historic Pamban bridge opens, possibly for the last time

World Economic Forum 2026 Day 2 LIVE: Trump heads for Davos maelstrom over Greenland

Mr. Trump is expected to dominate the week-long gathering of global elites at the Swiss ski resort, putting the transatlantic alliance to the tes

Australia Bondi shooting: Parliament passes gun restrictions, anti-hate speech law

Australias Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed Parliaments passing of anti-hate speech and gun laws in response to two shooters

All land measurement issues will be disposed of by January 31: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the Revenue and Land Reforms Department to make necessary arrangements for adequate manpower and resou

OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT

OpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor

Seven fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy off Kodiyakkarai

The fishermen were taken into custody along with the boats for allegedly fishing across the maritime boundary

Sunita Williams retires: How Indian-origin astronauts 286-day stuck space trip became the final odyssey of 27-year career

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retired from NASA after a 27-year career, concluding a mission where she and Butch Wilmore were stranded

Aryna Sabalenka Reaches Third Round at Australian Open

Sabalenka won the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open titles but was the runner-up a year ago to Madison Keys

Palantir inks HD Hyundai deal worth hundreds of millions, CEO bullish on Korea

The companies organised a signing ceremony at office space Palantir set up for the World Economic Forums annual meeting this week

Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini embarks on transoceanic expedition

Over the course of its 10-month deployment, INS Sudarshini will traverse approximately 22,000 nautical miles, visiting 18 ports in 13 countries,

OnePlus to be dismantled? The smartphone that challenged the iPhone aura may be quietly shut down, says a shocking report

A new report suggests OnePlus is being dismantled by parent company Oppo, with global shipments falling significantly and market share declining

36 personnel, including 32 students injured in road mishap near Rajamahendravaram in A.P.

The students and teachers of Government Model High School, Gundlapalli, in Nalgonda District of Telangana State were travelling in the two buses

Why is Gold price rising above $4,800 and will it continue to grow? Full Market Explainer. Here's what should gold investors do now

Why is Gold price rising above $4,800 and will it continue to grow? Gold surged past $4,800 amid geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar, and safe

India, Pakistan were going to go nuclear in my opinion: Trump repeats claim to end conflict in briefing

Operation Sindoor: Trump has again claimed he ended the conflict between India and Pakistan during his second term. He said this action, along wi

Quote of the day by Vladimir Lenin: There are decades where nothing happens, and there are

Vladimir Lenin, a pivotal Russian revolutionary, spearheaded the 1917 Bolshevik takeover, ending imperial rule. He championed a disciplined party

U.S. FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favour of Meta

Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service, three ISS mission, 608 days in space

Astronaut Sunita Williams completed three missions aboard the ISS, and set numerous human spaceflight records throughout her career.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years

The space agency said her retirement took effect at the end of December; NASAs new administrator Jared Isaacman called her a trailblazer in human

The importance of Pax Silica for India

The Pax Silica initiative seeks to reduce coercive dependencies, secure global tech/AI supply chains, and build trusted digital infrastructure. I

How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space

The commercial space industry is evolving rapidly, driven by reusable rocket technologies that significantly lower launch costs. Companies like S

'ICE will make mistakes sometimes', Good's father was a 'Trump fan': Trump on Minnesota shooting

World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Mark Carney tells Davos

Davos meeting: Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before US President Dona

Apple Music down and when will it be back up? Users report widespread outages on multiple Apple services. Here's outage locations, services affected, error messages, Apple response and what happened

Apple Music down and when will it be back up? Users report problems accessing Apple Music and other Apple services on Jan. 20. Downdetector shows

Wealthy is fuelling the next phase of growth for Indias mutual fund distributors through AI

Wealthy is a technology platform for independent financial advisors in India, enabling client onboarding, portfolio management, and transactions

Saved banyans of Chevella burn again

A survey by the Nature Lovers Group then put the total number of trees burnt, damaged and uprooted at 101

US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush

Washington: The United States is preparing to welcome visitors from across the world for what it says will be the largest and greatest FIFA World

Thousands Protest Against Trump's Immigration Policies

On the first anniversary of Trump's second term, protests sprang up across the country against his aggressive immigration crackdown

US President Donald Trump claims he saved economy, removed 'vicious criminals' in one-year milestone briefing

US President Donald Trump marks one year of second term, claims he saved economy, removed 'vicious criminals', presented a binder titled 365 Wins

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after record-breaking space career

A former Navy captain, Williams logged 608 days in space and holds the record for the most spacewalking time by a woman. NASA hailed her as a tra

Only 17 per cent of Americans back annexing Canada, survey finds, as majority reject Trumps expansionist agenda

Despite President Trump's push for territorial expansion, a new survey reveals most Americans aren't keen on annexing Canada or Greenland. A sign

Why is rice such a water-intensive crop?

Usha Vance becomes first Second Lady to announce pregnancy while husband in office, How many children does US Vice President JD Vance, wife have?

US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, announced on Tuesday that Usha, is pregnant with baby boy due in July. The Vances announce

Rashmika Mandanna Gives a Cryptic Update on Her Relationship Status

She neither confirmed nor denied the wedding plans, which has fueled further buzz among fans rather than quelling it.

$1.4 trillion wiped out from US stock market today? Trump tariff threats trigger Wall Street sell-off

$1.4 trillion wiped out from US stock market today? US stocks fell after President Trump threatened EU tariffs linked to Greenland. Major indexes

Viral video: Jackie Shroff kisses Madhuri Dixit's hand, actress looks uncomfortable, netizens brutally troll actor: 'Shaadi ke baad acha nahi lagta'

Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit were seen shooting for The Great Indian Kapil Show, and while posing for the media, the actress looked visibly em

Zakir Khan Announces Break From Live Shows Until 2030 Due To Health Concerns:Every Show Is A Celebration

Zakir also shared a story on his Instagram handle on Tuesday afternoon, hinting at the break.

Warring couples cant be allowed to settle their scores by treating courts as battlefield: Supreme Court

A Bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan made the observations while dissolving a marriage between the couple who stayed together only for

H-NEW holds counselling session for drug consumers and their families in Hyderabad

The primary objective of the session was to sensitise parents to the harmful effects of drug abuse, help them recognise early warning signs of su

Govt. doctors federation plan protests if demands are not met

Solar storm, strongest in 20 years, hits Earth: What does it mean, how long will it last and more

Earth is experiencing a severe solar radiation storm, the strongest in two decades. This event is disrupting satellite operations and high-freque

Trump says U.S. will wipe out Iran if it assassinates him

Iran on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) warned Mr. Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Why is Bitcoin and Ether falling drastically and will it slip further? Here's Bitcoin and Ether current prices and what should investors do now

Why is Bitcoin and Ether falling drastically and will it slip further? Bitcoin and Ether prices fell sharply as liquidations increased, global ma

PhonePe charts road to IPO; OpenAIs compute-to-revenue flywheel

PhonePe's IPO will be an offer for sale by existing shareholders, with the company not seeking to raise any fresh capital. OpenAI sees growth via

US Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha Vance announce fourth pregnancy, baby boy due in July, couple says, 'Our family is growing'

Vance, who is 41, and his wife, 40, have confirmed that both the mother and the baby are in good health. They expressed their excitement about we

London school accused of religious discrimination after pupil challenged over tilak

INSIGHT UK stated that the child and his family experienced significant distress at the Wembley school, leaving Hindu parents with no option but

Ensure all railway infrastructure is up to scratch

The upgraded signalling room now resembles a modern mission control centre, capable of handling dense train movements with greater speed, precisi

Taskaree, custom-made for pure fun!

Figuring out how Neeraj Pandeys thriller about smugglers feels like such an airport bestseller, and yet so brilliantly researched

Sunita Williams Retires From NASA After 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space

The retirement, announced by NASA on Tuesday, came into effect just after last Christmas, on December 27, 2025.

Delhi Capitals Defeat Mumbai Indians by 7 Wickets

Shree Charani was the most successful bowler for DC, returning figures of 3/33 while Marizanne Kapp performed brilliantly to finish with tidy fig

Scammers Dupe Billionaires Seeking Access To Donald Trump In Davos

In a post on the venue's website, the organisers warned against the purchase of so-called VIP access packages and said the fraudulent sales appea

Davos live news: India deeply engaged with major economies on all fronts, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Phone tapping case: May summon Harish Rao again, says Hyderabad PC

Hyderabad: A day after BRS MLA and ex-minister T Harish Rao was quizzed for 8 hours for the phone-tapping case, Hyderabad police commissioner VC

Universities must promote innovation: Governor

The conference was jointly organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and hosted by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Cunningham Park is near Creedmoor Psychiatric Center? Trump remark sparks New York debate. Here's distance between two locations and what president said in White House press briefing

Cunningham Park is near Creedmoor Psychiatric Center? The question trended after Donald Trump recalled a childhood memory during a White House sp

Tribes clash in Assams Kokrajhar, internet services suspended

A vehicle with three Bodos on board had hit two Adivasi persons under Karigaon outpost under Kokrajhar police station, a home department official

SMC Global sees continued uptrend in Tech Mahindra over next 57 weeks

Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

The relic was displayed to allow monks, scholars, and devotees from across the country a rare and deeply reverential opportunity to have a glimps

Six-year-old girl survives Spanish train crash, loses family

Relative Juan Barroso told reporters the 6-year-old is in good health after receiving three stitches in her head at a hospital

Noida techie death: Developer arrested, official sacked, CM orders probe

The 27-year-old engineer was killed after his car fell into a waterlogged pit of an under-construction commercial complex in Greater Noidas Secto

Haryana: Karnal toll plaza to become barrier-free with new MLFF system, here's all you need to know

he new system is designed to make toll collection seamless, allowing vehicles to pass through without stopping, which should ease congestion on t

Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi's 'no escape' threat to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid protests, says' 'hands stained with blood...'

The exiled crown prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, on Tuesday issued a sharp statement addressed to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acc

Worlds largest battery-powered ship begins trials in Australia

The ship is powered by over 5000 batteries with a capacity of 40 MWh. To put that in perspective, it carries four times the battery power of any

Delhi Approves Free LPG Cylinder For Poor Households Ahead Of Holi

The Delhi government has cleared a major relief measure for economically weaker households, approving a scheme to provide one free LPG cooking ga

Pet Swiss cow learns to use brush to scratch different body parts

In trials, Veronika consistently selected the brush end suited for body regions, using the bristled end for firm areas and the smooth handle for

On the approach, outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R.

Trump Says US Will Wipe Out Iran If It Assassinates Him

Trump had previously said he's given his advisors instructions to obliterate Iran if the country is behind an assassination of him

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

The U.S. President followed up with a series of insults and provocative social media posts about seizing Greenland

SC refuses reprieve to any builder in CBI probe on nexus with banks

India's Presence Strongly Felt: Ashwini Vaishnaw at Davos

Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday shared that the Indian team is present at all major meetings to explain how the country is combining modern technol

U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance, wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

The news of the Republican Vice-President's growing family comes as he has spent years passionately advocating for Americans to have more childre

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

Usha Vance: The couple said they were excited to share the news of their fourth child, who will join their other three young kids: Ewan, Vivek an

Would Not Be Wise: US Warns Against EU Tariff 'Bazooka' Over Greenland

The US trade envoy on Tuesday warned European nations against using its tariff azooka in response to President Donald Trump's threat to acquire

Who are Hells Angels and why is Donald Trump calling them sweet? Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and White House press briefing explained

President Donald Trump said the Hells Angels voted for him and protected him at times. He compared ICE arrests in Minnesota to the bikers, saying

Morning Digest: E.U. vows unflinching response to Trumps Greenland gambit; India withdraws kin of diplomats from Bangladesh, and more

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Voice AI startup Ringg AI raises $5.5M in Series A round led by Arkam Ventures

The company plans to use the capital to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams, develop new products, and scale its presence outside India

Fintech ZET bags TPAP license to enable UPI credit card payments

India's central bank has proposed linking BRICS countries' digital currencies to ease cross-border payments in trade and tourism, potentially red

Usha Vance age, children, pregnancy and family: When is second lady's fourth child due and is it a boy or girl? Here's early life, career and husband details

Usha Vance age, children, pregnancy and family details are here. Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, announced her fourth pregnancy. The

Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Jan 20: Brighton & Hove Albion salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium as teenage substitute

Bournemouth rope in midfielder Toth

London, Jan 20: Bournemouth have completed the signing of Hungary international midfielder Alex Toth from Ferencvaros in a deal worth 10.4 millio

Australia Passes Anti-Hate Speech, Gun Laws After Sydney Attack

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed Parliament's passing of anti-hate speech and gun laws in response to two shoote

Metro services to run between Poonamallee and Vadapalani soon

Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. has received the final approvalfrom the Railway Board to operate the services on the Phase II stretch from February

Como beat Lazio 3-0 in Serie A

Rome, Jan 20: Nico Paz scored a brace but missed a penalty as Como comfortably beat Lazio 3-0 in Serie A to record a third consecutive away win b

Northeast football gets major boost with new professional league

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 20: A major landmark for football in the North East was reached on Tuesday with the signing of a Deed of Contract b

Mlaya to field 12 athletes at National Cross Country Cships

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 20: The Meghalaya Athletics Association (MAA) has announced a 12-member contingent to represent the state at the 60

Assam all set to host Santosh Trophy for seventh time

New Delhi, Jan 20: The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy is all set for kick off from Wednesday with Assam hosting it for th

Valverde appointed as India women football team head coach

New Delhi, Jan 20: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Costa Ricas Amelia Valverde as the head coach