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Saudi Arabia informed Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used to attack it, media reported, as Washington threatens Tehran with possible military strikes.

Tension erupted in Murshidabad's Farakka on Wednesday following allegations of harassment of ordinary citizens and Booth Level Officers in the name of the SIR process.

The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries starting January 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department.

She said that the Google culture remains familiar across locations despite these differences.

Flashes like Cherenkov radiation in space may reveal negative-energy ghosts, hinting at gaps in gravity theories.

The aggressive approach adopted by the BJP has compelled Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee to revisit their political strategy ahead of Bengal elections.

Elon Musk said on Wednesday he was not aware of any aked underage images generated by xAI's Grok chatbot, as scrutiny of the AI tool intensifies worldwide.

A man rode a horse through a Dallas Target store, causing employees to panic and sparking debate among social media users after the horse defecated inside.

Economic confrontation between nations and its consequences topped the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual risks perception survey released on Wednesday.

Silver prices zoomed by Rs 15,000 to a fresh record of Rs 2,86,000 per kg in the national capital on Wednesday, while gold also climbed to touch a lifetime high of Rs 1,46,500 per 10 grams, tracking strong global trends.

The Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday decided to convene a joint session of the state legislature from January 22 to 31, with a primary focus on the Centre's decision to repeal MGNREGA.

Childhood nutrition is no longer a mere matter of growth and development. Rather, it has now evolved into a critical determinant of long-term heart health.

The skeletal remains found on a Washington beach nearly 20 years ago have been identified as Ed Asher, a former Oregon mayor who disappeared in 2006 during a fishing trip.

Tehran has warned neighbours hosting US troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, as Iran seeks to deter Donald Trump's threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.

Authorities say Kazem Hamad was a national security threat and remains influential in Melbournes criminal networks.

An explosion in Hazaribagh on Wednesday claimed the lives of three people, including a husband and wife and another woman, as per officials.

The nutritionist discussed some of the most popular vegetable juice combinations that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for overall health.

Princess Leila Pahlavi was the youngest daughter of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of indulging in minority appeasement and abandoning the Hindutva ideology.

Having a well-regulated mood is the cornerstone of mental well-being. Here are some health hacks to regulate mood throughout the day.

India on Wednesday asked all its nationals currently residing in Iran to leave by available means as the security situation in the country deteriorated further in view of massive anti-government protests and a crackdown on the demonstrators.

UK Scholarships 2026: The University of Glasgow is offering a 15,000 euro scholarship to Indian students for 202627. Eligible masters applicants can apply before February 23, 2026.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international system which Washington helped to create.

Popular singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg, who drowned in Singapore last September, declined a life jacket, a coroner's court in Singapore was told on Wednesday.

The Delhi Startup Policy 2025 envisions a dedicated budget of Rs. 350 crore over the next five years, earmarked for equity-free seed grants, structured mentorship programs, investor matchmaking, and expanded incubation linkages.

The first Indian women's team Test match was played in 1976, the first ODI in 1978. Almost half a century has passed, and Indian women's cricket seems to be finally finding its place in the sun.

Some personnel have been advised to leave the US military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats told Reuters, amid warnings from Washington that it could intervene to protect protesters in Iran.

The leaked papers were allegedly sold to candidates in exchange for money. Candidates were provided with the question papers and answers in advance

France has banned ten British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to the United Kingdom on small boats, the French interior ministry said Wednesday.

In an unsettling incident in Hounslow, West London, 200 members of the Sikh community gathered chanting, Jo Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akal, to rescue a 16-year-old girl held captive by a man in his late 30s.

She praised the respectful environment, where even small contributions are acknowledged with thanks, and time management is taken seriously with strict but balanced rules.

A 103-year-old woman in Ramtek, Nagpur district, cheated death in what can only be described as a miracle story of life returning just as it was being mourned. A great-grandmother for whom funeral preparations were being made turned out to be alive.

Yoga is one of the easiest corrective steps you can try first thing in the morning to boost your energy levels.

NASA and the US Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

The killer kite string has struck again, this time in Karnataka. A 48-year-old motorcyclist has died after a kite string left him critically injured.

Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has once again reiterated its commitment to violent jihad in Jammu and Kashmir, with its senior commander openly delivering a genocidal hate speech inciting mass violence against Hindus.

JKBOSE Class 12 Result: The board has released the Class 12 October-November session result today, January 14. Check the direct link here to download your result.

While cold air itself can irritate respiratory passages, the most common inflammatory impact is seen in joint conditions like arthritis.

On CCTV, the driver was seen losing control of the heavy machine and smashing multiple four-wheelers along the road.

The court stated that the petitioner husband has not claimed any physical disability, and therefore, the court holds that the petitioner/husband is a healthy individual and cannot shrug away his obligation to provide for his wife.

India's passport rose from 85th to 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 55 countries, reflecting increased travel freedom and diplomatic gains.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the first Indian to go to the International Space Station (ISS), spoke to school kids about his experience at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 on Tuesday.

Health Ministry sources, however, reject the charge of commercialisation, stressing that transparency, inter-se merit and choice-based allocation remain central to the process.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are learnt to have raised the chief ministership row with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who visited the state yesterday

The tariffs could create blowback for the US, potentially raising the prices Americans pay for imports from Iranian trade partners such as Turkish textiles and Indian gemstones and threatening an uneasy trade truce Trump reached last year with China.

As Maharashtra heads to the elections on Thursday for 29 municipal corporations, the spotlight is on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti is locked in a battle with the united Thackeray front for control of the cash-rich BMC.

A senior officer said five police personnel were killed on the spot after the remote-controlled bomb went off, while two others had died in hospital.

A 32-year-old health worker posted at a medical college died by allegedly shooting himself in the head at his residence in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday.

A viral video shows young students revealing the food items that have been packed for their lunch. Since a majority lacked wholesome options, it resulted in a discussion about the importance of basic nutrition.

Low humidity levels and cold, dry air can dry out the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract, making it easier for viruses to enter and infect the body.