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Manja-Coated Kite String Slits Cuttack Youths Nose, Safety Concerns Resurface

The recurring injuries from manja-coated kite strings in Odisha have raised alarm among civic activists and road safety experts.

15 Jan 2026 10:10 pm
BJD Suspends 2 MLAs for Anti-Party Activities, Echoes of Past Expulsions Resurface

Action against Arvind Mohapatra, Sanatan Mahakud surprises the suspended lawmakers

15 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
CM Revanth Reddy Seeks Special Officers to Resolve Defence, Sainik School Issues

During a conference with senior Army and state officials, CM Revanth Reddy highlighted the lack of Sainik Schools in Telangana and requested the Army to facilitate their establishment and address ongoing land allotment issues.

15 Jan 2026 9:32 pm
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu Extends Kanuma Greetings

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrates Kanuma, a festival that reflects the deep-rooted traditions of rural life. He encourages the preservation of values surrounding livestock care, hoping it will benefit farmers and strengthen community ties across Andhra Pradesh.

15 Jan 2026 9:02 pm
U-19 World Cup: Henil Grabs 5/16 as India Beat USA by 6 Wickets

The USA were bundled out for a meagre 107 in 35.2 overs. India's target was revised to 96 in 37 overs after rain interrupted proceedings with the total reading 21 for one in four overs. Abhigyan Kundu then saw the team home with 118 balls to spare under the DLS method.

15 Jan 2026 8:09 pm
Bhubaneswar Open Drain Claims Another Life, Alleged Civic Negligence

Residents of Salia Sahi are mourning the loss of Sinu Gagrai, who died after falling into an uncovered drain.

15 Jan 2026 8:03 pm
MEA Making Contingency Plans To Evacuate Indians From Iran

It is learnt that the government is also exploring the option of bringing back the Indians using civil as well as military transport aircraft

15 Jan 2026 7:42 pm
Saudi, Qatar, Oman Convinced Trump To 'Give Iran a Chance': Senior Saudi Official

The Gulf trio led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention, the official said on condition of anonymity, adding that dialogue was continuing

15 Jan 2026 7:34 pm
Trump to Meet Venezuelan Opposition Leader After Engaging Maduros Successor

Mara Corina Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela's opposition, is set to meet with Trump, despite his previous skepticism about her leadership abilities.

15 Jan 2026 7:27 pm
CCI Warns Apple it Will Proceed With Antitrust Case

Apple has said it fears it could be fined up to $38 billion if India's competition watchdog uses its global turnover calculation for penalties, after an investigation found it had abused its position on its app store

15 Jan 2026 7:22 pm
BJP MLC Seeks Biometric Tracking of Illegal Immigrants Using Trains to Bengaluru

The connectivity between West Bengal and Bengaluru via 17 train services is increasingly exploited for illegal immigration, with Narayanswamy emphasizing the need for improved security measures to prevent unauthorized entries.

15 Jan 2026 6:38 pm
India, US Trade Deal 'Very Near': Commerce Secretary

The talks between India and the US had never broken down, and both sides remained engaged, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

15 Jan 2026 6:20 pm
Telangana Speaker Rejects Disqualification Petitions Against Two BRS MLAs

With the dismissal of petitions against Yadaiah and Reddy, three additional disqualification cases remain pending before the Speaker, highlighting the ongoing political turmoil within the Telangana assembly.

15 Jan 2026 6:02 pm
BCB Removes its Director Najmul Islam From Key Post After Players Revolt

The Bangladesh Cricket Board had also showcaused Najmul.

15 Jan 2026 5:40 pm
Air India, Indigo Cancel Some Overseas Flights as Iranian Airspace Closure Impacts Services

The two airlines, as well as SpiceJet, issued advisories saying that the airspace closure will impact some flights

15 Jan 2026 5:35 pm
Chandrababu Naidu Calls For Reducing Economic Inequalities

The state government is committed to uplift poor and provide equal opportunities for all to establish happy, healthy and wealthy society, said Chandrababu Naidu

15 Jan 2026 5:29 pm
ISS Astronauts Return to Earth After First-Ever Medical Evacuation

NASA's Crew-11 successfully completed their mission despite an unexpected medical issue, returning to Earth early after five months in orbit. The astronauts expressed gratitude for their safe return and the support they received from mission control and medical teams.

15 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Top EU Leaders to Attend Republic Day Celebrations as Chief Guests

During their visit, the EU leaders are expected to finalize the long-awaited India-EU trade pact, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.

15 Jan 2026 5:05 pm
BMC Polls: Videos Of 'Indelible' Ink Getting Wiped Off Go Viral

Social media was flooded with videos of common voters, politicians and mediapersons using Acetone to wipe off the 'indelible' ink applied with marker pens on their fingers after voting

15 Jan 2026 4:51 pm
Kremlin Warns Ukraine Is Running Out of Time to Accept Russias Peace Deal

As the conflict with Russia drags on, the Kremlin has asserted that Ukraine is losing its capacity to reach a peace agreement.

15 Jan 2026 4:42 pm
Did Not Go To I-PAC Premises as CM But as Chairman of TMC: Mamata Banerjee to SC

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee told Supreme Cour that she went to the I-PAC premises on January 8 after receiving information that certain unauthorised persons had entered into the office of Pratik Jain, who had been entrusted with TMC's election work

15 Jan 2026 4:18 pm
EVM Errors in Pune Civic Polls; Officials Say Machines Replaced Swiftly

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar in a post on X said some incidents of EVMs shutting down were reported at the start of polling in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations

15 Jan 2026 4:12 pm
I-PAC Raids: SC Notice To Bengal Govt; Stays FIR Against ED Officials

The Supreme Court described the ED's allegation that CM Mamata Banerjee caused obstruction in its probe as very serious and agreed to examine whether a state's law-enforcing agencies can interfere with any central agency's investigation into any serious offence

15 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Shankaracharya Raised Sanatana Dharma Banner High: Amit Shah

During the launch of Shankaracharya's 'Granthavali,' Amit Shah noted that the texts provide solutions to societal questions of the past. He emphasized Shankaracharya's efforts in establishing monasteries and preserving the Vedas for future generations.

15 Jan 2026 3:32 pm
Singapore-Bound Air India Plane Suffers Tech Issue; Returns To Delhi

The sources told PTI that there was an APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) fire warning, following which the aircraft returned to Delhi after being airborne for around an hour

15 Jan 2026 2:26 pm
Raj Thackeray Alleges Manipulation of Electoral Process in BMC Polls

Thackeray alleged that a voting machine called PADU is being used, about which political parties were not given any prior information by the State Election Commission

15 Jan 2026 2:14 pm
SC Turns Down Plea For CBFC Clearance For Vijay's Jana Nayagan

A bench of Justices Deepankar Datta and A.G. Masih heard the matter and asked the Madras High Court to decide the case by January 20

15 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
BSP To Contest All Elections Alone, Including 2027 UP Polls: Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati the party would form a government with a full majority in Uttar Pradesh

15 Jan 2026 1:53 pm
Sharwanands Nari Nari Naduma Murari is a Laugh Riot

Several sequences are neatly written, and the fun moments evoke loud laughter in theatres

15 Jan 2026 1:44 pm
The Raja Saab distributors to lose 40 to 50% in Telugu states?

Although Prabhas initially pulled crowds, the film witnessed a sharp decline once Chiranjeevis Mana Sankara Vara Prasad Garu took over the box office from January 12

15 Jan 2026 1:39 pm
Infosys Q3 Revenue Up By 8.9%, Profit Down 2.28%

The new labour codes impact of Rs 1289 crore for a three and nine months period was adjusted as exceptional item bringing down the overall profit

15 Jan 2026 1:35 pm
Sankranti Celebrated With Traditional Fervour Across Telangana

Sankranti is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for three days as 'Bhogi', 'Sankranti' and 'Kanuma'

15 Jan 2026 1:14 pm
European Military Mission Set To Begin in Greenland

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vital for US security

15 Jan 2026 12:45 pm
Iran closes its airspace to commercial aircraft for hours as tensions with US remain high

International carriers diverted north and south around Iran, but after one extension, the closure appeared to have expired and several domestic flights were in the air just after 7 a.m.

15 Jan 2026 12:41 pm
Trump Reiterates Desire For Greenland Following High-Stakes Meeting

The remarks, which came after a high-stakes meeting between U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials, indicate that there are still fundamental, if not intractable, differences between how Washington, Copenhagen and Nuuk see the political future of the island

15 Jan 2026 12:34 pm
Organ Transported on Commercial Flight For First Time in Kerala

The kidney of Ayona Monson (17), who died after falling from a school building in Payyavoor in Kannur district, was transported to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College on an IndiGo Airlines flight

15 Jan 2026 12:23 pm
X Implements Tech Measures To Prevent Grok From Generating Sexualised AI Content

This restriction applies to all users, including paid subscribers, X said in a post on its official 'Safety' handle.

15 Jan 2026 12:17 pm
Actor Timothy Busfield Held Without Bond on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Emmy winner faces allegations from set of New Mexico TV series

15 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Rio Zoo Cools Animals With Popsicles as Heatwave Scorches City

Frozen treats help jaguars, monkeys beat extreme summer temperatures

15 Jan 2026 11:22 am
Google Launches Personal Intelligence Feature in Gemini App

New beta lets users securely link Google apps for personalised AI replies

15 Jan 2026 11:13 am
CM Adityanath greets people on Makar Sankranti, Pongal

May the grace of Lord Sun and the blessings of Mother Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati always remain upon everyone, he added.

15 Jan 2026 10:01 am
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

Agents have yanked people from cars and homes and been confronted by angry bystanders who bare demanding that officers pack up and leave.

15 Jan 2026 9:52 am
Zubeen Garg Was Intoxicated, Refused Life Vest: Singapore Police

Coroner told singer drowned after jumping from yacht near Lazarus Island

15 Jan 2026 9:41 am
Jaishankar, Iran FM Discuss Crisis as Protests Rock Tehran

India urges nationals to leave Iran as unrest death toll hits 2,500

15 Jan 2026 8:45 am
Indian Army soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding nation: PM Modi

Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor General Sir FRR Bucher in 1949.

15 Jan 2026 8:22 am
RCMP Alleges Bishnoi Gang Acted on Behalf of Indian Government

Report surfaces as India-Canada ties show signs of diplomatic thaw

15 Jan 2026 8:03 am
Voting begins for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

These are the first BMC polls since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena when Eknath Shinde, now Deputy Chief Minister, broke away with a majority of the party's MLAs and allied with the BJP to become the chief minister.

15 Jan 2026 7:48 am
Venezuelans Pray for Peace During Divina Pastora Procession

Thousands join Catholic pilgrimage as nation faces political uncertainty

15 Jan 2026 7:39 am
Iran State TV Airs Threat Against Trump Amid Protest Uprising

Tehran escalates rhetoric as Trump urges Iranians to topple regime

15 Jan 2026 7:19 am
Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions ahead

The Islamic Republic shut its airspace to commercial flights early Thursday morning for about two hours, without explanation, a notice to pilots read.

15 Jan 2026 6:45 am