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In the new year, lets lose our sense of rumour

Before she could explain herself, residents allegedly caught hold of her and began assaulting her. She was even punched in the face

7 Jan 2026 7:55 am
Raju ban gaya not-so-gentleman?

Netflix doc series Bad Boy Billionaires is finally complete, with a Hyderabad court allowing its last episode to drop after five years. What does it tell us about the Satyam scandal?

7 Jan 2026 7:52 am
JNU students raise anti-Modi, Shah slogans after SC denies bail to Umar Khalid

According to a purported video, the protest was held on Monday night inside the campus. Aditi Mishra, JNU Students Union president, said that every year, students hold a protest to condemn the violence which occurred on the campus on January 5, 2020

7 Jan 2026 6:50 am
UP SIR: ECI drops 2.89 crore names from draft electoral roll

Chief Electoral Officer says they received enumeration forms for 12.55 crore voters out of 15.44 crore listed earlier; the remaining 18.70 per cent, or about 2.89 crore voters, could not be included in the draft list due to permanent migration, multiple registrations, or deaths

7 Jan 2026 6:47 am
AI can predict disease risk years in advance using a single nights sleep

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can analyse detailed body signals from a single night of sleep and estimate a persons risk of developing more than 100 different diseases

7 Jan 2026 6:42 am
Big TVs, AI pets and robots steal the spotlight at CES 2026

Among tech toys will also be Legos new Smart Bricks, part of a Smart Play system. Each brick is equipped with chips that recognise other bricks, measure tilt and movement, generate sounds, activate LED lights, and much more

7 Jan 2026 6:37 am
New tech allows one driver to control five trucks simultaneously

This was the worlds first 5G+automation+electrification demonstration for heavy-duty trucks, which have gone to mass production. It is not yet entirely clear what level of automation SANY plans

7 Jan 2026 6:33 am
Nagpur will be country`s best city in 25 years: CM Fadnavis

Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP government has transformed Nagpur into a modern city and plans to make it among the best in India, citing rapid growth in infrastructure, jobs, industry and logistics

6 Jan 2026 10:55 pm
Three Indians held at Colombo airport with cannabis worth LKR 500 million

Three Indian nationals, including two women from Mumbai, were arrested at Colombos Bandaranaike International Airport with 50 kg of cannabis worth LKR 500 million. The haul, seized after they arrived from Bangkok, is among the biggest at the airport

6 Jan 2026 10:23 pm
Maharashtra polls: Congress leader attacked with weapons in Akola, critical

Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was seriously injured in a sharp-weapon attack in Akola days ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls. Hidayat Patel, who is also the former district Congress president, sustained injuries in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Akot

6 Jan 2026 9:08 pm
Bomb threats to courts, government offices across Gujarat trigger security alert

Multiple courts and government offices across Gujarat received bomb threats, prompting heightened security measures, suspension of court proceedings, and intensive searches, though authorities later confirmed the threats were hoaxes

6 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
AIMIM chief says, `Mahayuti parties doing drama of separate contests in Latur`

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP of putting up a drama by contesting Latur civic polls separately, claiming the Mahayuti functions together in Mumbai and distributes money only after AIMIM entered the fray

6 Jan 2026 8:39 pm
Tomorrow it can happen to India, Prithviraj Chavan on US action in Venezuela

The Congress leader said the US action was a clear violation of the United Nations Charter. He further stated that the issue would be debated at the UN Security Council and warned against allowing one nation to act as a global hegemon

6 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
AIMIM chief Owaisi targets BJP, Congress and allies ahead of Latur civic polls

Addressing a rally ahead of the Latur civic polls, Owaisi urged Muslims to strengthen their political leadership, saying minorities lacked political power despite forming a significant portion of the population

6 Jan 2026 7:42 pm
Abduction of Venezuelas Maduro sparks global condemnation

The alleged US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro has sparked global outrage, including from UN Security Council members and US allies. Critics have called it illegal and a violation of sovereignty. Meanwhile, Maduro pleaded not guilty in New York, while Venezuela installed an interim president

6 Jan 2026 6:47 pm
Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides

A cold wave continued in the Kashmir Valley with foggy conditions in Srinagar, even as tourists enjoyed shikara rides on Dal Lake amid the winter chill. Ground frost conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand

6 Jan 2026 6:05 pm
Curfew extended in Nepals Birgunj as communal tension continues over video

The local administration had initially issued a prohibitory order on Monday afternoon in parts of the district, but both groups staged simultaneous protests, defying the order, prompting authorities to impose a curfew

6 Jan 2026 5:10 pm
Multiple bomb threats across India trigger evacuations and security alerts

Tuesday saw heightened security alerts across India as several bomb threats were reported, prompting evacuations and search operations

6 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
Maharashtra: Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joins Shiv Sena

Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joined Shiv Sena in Nashik with supporters, boosting the party ahead of civic polls 2026, while Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora intensified campaigning for Mahayuti candidates in south Mumbai

6 Jan 2026 4:13 pm
Bomb threat at Mysuru district court, police to evacuate the premises

The Mysuru District Court received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, leading to evacuation of the premises and temporary suspension of court proceedings

6 Jan 2026 12:37 pm
Indian giant squirrel spotted in Lonavala Forest Division

The wildlife survey, which began on January 1, 2026, is being conducted across all forest ranges of the Pune Forest Division to document the presence and population indicators of tigers, leopards, and other wildlife species through direct sightings and indirect signs

6 Jan 2026 12:04 pm
Manipur on edge as NIA probes twin blasts in Bishnupur

The NIA has assumed charge of probing twin blasts in Manipurs Bishnupur district that injured two people. The explosions heightened tensions in the violence-hit state, triggering shutdown calls and demands for a transparent investigation as security forces intensified search operations under Presidents Rule

6 Jan 2026 10:39 am
Mexico downplays likelihood of US military action against drug cartels

Nonetheless, many expect more such threats as a way to extract more concessions from Mexico

6 Jan 2026 10:36 am
Maduro, wife accuse US of `abduction`; pleads not guilty at first US court heari

After the military operation to arrest Maduro, US President Donald Trump said, We`re in charge.

6 Jan 2026 10:33 am
At least 35 people killed, 1,200 detained in Iran`s economic protests

The group, which relies on an activist network inside of Iran for its reporting, has been accurate in past unrest

6 Jan 2026 10:31 am
New portable device detects food allergies and gluten with lab-level accuracy

The new device provides a simple, reliable, and accessible preventive solution to a major public-health challenge

6 Jan 2026 10:28 am
Maduro summoned to New York court on narco-terrorism charges

As a criminal defendant, Maduro will have the same rights as any other person accused of a crime, including the right to a trial by a jury of regular New Yorkers.

6 Jan 2026 10:25 am
Jimmy Kimmel honoured at Critics Choice Awards, uses speech to poke fun at Trump

Kimmel recently signed an agreement with Disney extending Jimmy Kimmel Live through 2027.

6 Jan 2026 10:23 am
Auschwitz survivor and Anne Franks stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96

The Anne Frank Trust UK, of which Schloss was president, said she died on Saturday in London.

6 Jan 2026 10:20 am
Pakistans Punjab police book singer over song linked to former PM Imran Khan

Police have booked Faraz Amjad Khan and his team members for singing a song titled Qaidi No 804 during a government-sponsored cultural event in Lahore, on Saturday night, Punjab police said.

6 Jan 2026 10:17 am
Researchers create photocatalyst turning carbon dioxide into fuel

The findings of the study have been published in the prestigious Journal of Materials Science

6 Jan 2026 10:13 am
Indore diarrhoea outbreak: 11 in ICU, 20 new cases detected in Bhagirathpura

According to officials, 398 patients had been admitted to hospitals so far following the outbreak

6 Jan 2026 10:10 am
Pune: Suresh Kalmadi passes away after prolonged illness at 81

According to information released by his office, Kalmadis mortal remains will be kept at his residence, Kalmadi House in Erandwane, until 2 pm on Tuesday to allow people to pay their last respects. The cremation will take place at Vaikunth Smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 pm

6 Jan 2026 10:06 am
Over 30 students fall ill after consuming mid-day meal at govt school

Shortly after having food, around 33 students complained of vomiting and severe stomach pain

6 Jan 2026 8:36 am
Hindu factory owner shot dead by assailants in Jesore, Bangladesh

The Police have not specified he motive behind the killing and an investigation is underway

6 Jan 2026 8:30 am
A citizens wish: More parks for Mumbai, please!

We are not overly ambitious; what we want is illegal parking cleared out and that sliver or little spot replaced by some green

6 Jan 2026 7:59 am
Butter chicken by Keralas kinaare

Is it economics that nudges regional restaurants in tourist hubs to play safe, and curate generic, uninspiring menus? Arent they destroying their own local culinary heritage in the process?

6 Jan 2026 7:44 am
Wilson College staff, students gather as Gymkhana ground signboard is taken down

Say issue of handover of Wilson Gymkhana grounds to Jain International Organisation is still in court so organisation has not right over it yet

6 Jan 2026 7:37 am
Malabar Hill treetop walkway marred by plastic waste just a year after launch

A mere nine months since it was inaugurated, plastic waste tossed from Hanging Gardens is piling up on Malabar Hill slopes, with residents blaming poor enforcement, unchecked tourist behaviour

6 Jan 2026 7:27 am
Indian woman found stabbed in US, ex-boyfriend fled to India: Officials

Howard County police said an arrest warrant has been issued following the alleged killing, charging 26-year-old Arjun Sharma, also from India, with both first and second-degree murder

5 Jan 2026 11:19 pm
From Culture Centre, Thane has become narcotics hub, alleges Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut was speaking in Thane after the Shiv Sena (UBT)-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance released its manifesto for the civic polls scheduled for January 15

5 Jan 2026 10:53 pm
Gandhinagar typhoid outbreak: Suspected cases rise to 108

Suspected typhoid cases linked to a leaking water pipeline in Gandhinagar have risen to 108, with 18 new cases reported. Authorities said water contamination has been resolved and both reported deaths were not typhoid-related

5 Jan 2026 10:47 pm
Avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice: MEA

Indian citizens and PIOs currently in Iran should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and closely monitor news as well as the website and social media handles of the Embassy of India in Tehran, read an advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

5 Jan 2026 10:22 pm
Hindu journalist killed as violence against minorities continue in Bangladesh

A Hindu businessman and acting newspaper editor, Rana Pratap Bairagi (38), was shot dead by unidentified men in Bangladesh Jessore district. The killing adds to a series of recent violent incidents targeting minorities, police said

5 Jan 2026 10:18 pm
BMC polls: Aaditya steps up voter outreach, campaigns for party candidates

Aaditya Thackeray on Monday visited several Shiv Sena (UBT) poll campaign offices in parts of the city and interacted with local residents in key wards

5 Jan 2026 10:00 pm
BMC election 2026: Teachers body demands YCMOU exams to be held after January 16

Amid BMC election 2026 duties, the Maharashtra Progressive Teachers` Association has urged YCMOU to hold January 2026 exams after January 16, citing excessive workload, mental stress and administrative challenges for teachers and staff on election duty

5 Jan 2026 9:37 pm
Mumbai: Security guard kills self using licensed firearm at his Kandivali home

The Samta Nagar Police in Kandivali have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the matter and is further probing the case, a police official said

5 Jan 2026 9:32 pm
BMC polls: Mumbai Police to impose traffic restrictions, check alternate routes

The police said that for smooth conduct of elections, Veera Desai Road from J.P. Road Junction to Mogra Nala in Andheri will be closed to vehicles not engaged in election work from January 14, 2026, 7 am, to January 16, 2026, 10 pm

5 Jan 2026 9:00 pm
Uttar Pradesh: 42-year-old man arrested for raping teen neighbour in Kaushambi

Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh, while in Mumbai, two men were arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, with a search on for the third accused

5 Jan 2026 8:43 pm
MNS leader moves Bombay HC, seek stay on unopposed Mahayuti candidates victories

Avinash Jadhav, head of the Thane unit of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), urged the court to stay the declaration of results in 68 seats and to initiate a court-monitored inquiry into alleged mass withdrawals of candidates under coercion

5 Jan 2026 8:39 pm