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Meta to establish 'Meta Compute' initiative to build gigawatt-scale capacity

Meta has been scrambling to stay relevant in Silicon Valleys artificial-intelligence race after its Llama 4 model met with a poor reception

13 Jan 2026 11:22 am
Watch | Troubling Repeat: On ISROs Failed PSLV-C62 Mission

For decades, the PSLV has been the workhorse of Indias space ambitions. Together with the rockets technology being mature, the implication is that the mistakes that sank two PSLV launches could be on the quality assurance side.

13 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Inter-departmental panel formed to combat 'digital arrests' on real-time basis, met with online intermediaries: Government to Supreme Court

A note given by the Union government in the Supreme Court showed that 3000 crore has already been scammed by fraudsters from victims based on statistics gathered from reported complaints of digital arrests alone

13 Jan 2026 11:08 am
Watch: Delhi World Book Fair 2026: Big crowds, big boost for books

Publishers and authors have welcomed the strong turnout at the New Delhi World Book Fair, citing high visitor interest across genres and languages. Free entry and the nine-day schedule have boosted footfall at Bharat Mandapam. Over 1,000 publishers from 35 countries are participating. The 53rd edition, themed on Indias military history, runs until January 18.

13 Jan 2026 11:03 am
The wax world of Madame Tussauds

Profound practice rising through a tumultuous revolution and art employed for years of nomadic lifestyle, Madame Tussauds wax works show a rich legacy of art, politics, and entertainment. What is the world behind its opulent interiors?

13 Jan 2026 11:00 am
One Piece Season 2 trailer: Nico Robin and Baroque Works revealed

The trailer introduces Miss All Sunday, played by Lera Abova, who will later be known as Nico Robin, along with Miss Wednesday, played by Charithra Chandran

13 Jan 2026 10:58 am
At 3C, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years

Cold wave conditions are likely to persist over Delhi on January 14 as well, the IMD said.

13 Jan 2026 10:48 am
BJP complains to ECI over 'illegal' hoardings put up by NCP, other parties in Pune

In the run-up to the municipal corporation elections, the Nationalist Congress Party and other parties have put up unauthorised flex banners across the city. This amounts to a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, says Maharashtra BJP general secretary Rajesh Pande

13 Jan 2026 10:44 am
Stock markets trade lower after initial rally on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen and Toubro, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Steel were among the biggest laggards

13 Jan 2026 10:14 am
U.S. Pentagon is embracing Elon Musks Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Elon Musks artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Googles AI engine inside the Pentagon network

13 Jan 2026 10:09 am
Real Madrid gets rid of Xabi Alonso and promotes B team manager lvaro Arbeloa

Real Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but it followed a tumultuous stint that lasted less than eight months

13 Jan 2026 10:01 am
Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.22 against U.S. dollar

An unprecedented geopolitical concern and global trade uncertainties have accelerated the dollar demand worldwide, adding strength to the greenback and putting pressure on the Indian currency

13 Jan 2026 9:55 am
Neighbours to depose as Kolkata Police investigates ED searches at I-PAC chiefs residence

Police have decided to record the statements of Pratik Jain's neighbours to ascertain whether they witnessed any part of the searches or the manner in which the ED officials entered the building located on Loudon Street in Kolkata, says official

13 Jan 2026 9:42 am
Former MP Thomas Kuthiravattam from Kerala dies at 80

A native of Kallissery in Chengannur, he was a well-known face in Kerala politics and had a long association with Kerala Congress

13 Jan 2026 9:40 am
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman

Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman

13 Jan 2026 9:37 am
Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Indian capital

The appointment is significant for the Taliban, which has sought to reclaim control over Afghanistans overseas diplomatic missions as part of a broader push for international legitimacy

13 Jan 2026 9:37 am
Australias Ambassador to U.S. Kevin Rudd leaving post, marked by Donald Trump rift

The U.S. President expressed disdain for Mr. Rudd during a televised U.S.-Australia meeting at the White House in October last year, prompting some Australian Opposition calls for his posting to be ended

13 Jan 2026 9:31 am
Googles corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion

13 Jan 2026 9:11 am
50 years of Bharatanatyam: Srinidhi Chidambaram on dance and why she declined film offers

Srinidhi Chidambaram, who enters her 50th year in Bharatanatyam, revisits Margazhi milestones and explains why she chose dance over cinema

13 Jan 2026 8:55 am
Odisha moves to construct new Assembly building to double house capacity

An ultra-modern office campus which will house both State Secretariat and new Odisha Legislative Assembly building has been envisaged in line with the Central Vista project

13 Jan 2026 8:54 am
Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji move into NYC mayoral mansion

As workers unloaded cardboard boxes stuffed with houseplants and rolled up carpets, Mr. Mamdani marked the latest inaugural rite of passage with a press conference on his new riverfront lawn

13 Jan 2026 8:53 am
Carney visits China this week to rebuild ties, reduce Canadian dependence on U.S.

Canadian officials said that there will be progress on trade irritants with Beijing, but not a definitive elimination of some tariffs.

13 Jan 2026 8:33 am
How Trump is violating international law

The breakdown of the balance of power principle has led to the U.S. employing unchecked power

13 Jan 2026 8:30 am
BMC elections: the rise of fluid alliances | Explained

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, scheduled for January 15, represent a high-stakes battle for control of Indias richest civic body. The city has turned into a contested battleground shaped by shifting coalitions, identity politics, and strategic alliances

13 Jan 2026 8:30 am
If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?

India is a reasonably high-risk candidate for data dumping. This has raised environmental concerns over resource strains, emphasising the urgent need for sustainable development practices in the sector

13 Jan 2026 8:17 am
Goschen library finds its readers again after restoration

The membership fee is 30, with 10 as yearly subscription to borrow books

13 Jan 2026 8:14 am
Near-zero temperatures freeze Rajasthan, Haryana; Gurugram sees frost with low of 0.6C

The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 4 and 20 on January 13

13 Jan 2026 8:12 am
Active educational loan accounts in Tamil Nadu declined drastically in last decade

The number reduced from over 9 lakh in FY16 to about 3 lakh in FY25

13 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favourable outlook

The move to lower short-term borrowing costs was driven by policymakers trying to balance a weakening job market against inflation that still remains above the 2% target.

13 Jan 2026 7:49 am
Four students from State model schools nominated to Sakura Science programme

The programme, implemented by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), invites outstanding high school students for a week and gives them an opportunity to witness and learn about advanced scientific technology and interact with the top scientists

13 Jan 2026 7:32 am
Police prepared to handle Pongal festival-related rush in Coimbatore

City Police Commissioner N. Kannan said on Monday that 1,000 police personnel have been deployed in different parts of the city to handle the crowd during Pongal holidays

13 Jan 2026 7:24 am
13 Jan 2026 7:24 am
Paris FC knocks out holder PSG from the French Cup in shock historic win

PSG had 70% possession and 25 shots on goal compared to Paris FCs four

13 Jan 2026 7:17 am
KSRTC introduces Advance Ticket Booking at Bengaluru-One and Karnataka-One Centers

In addition to the KSRTC website, mobile app, and counters, commuters can now book tickets at 161 Bengaluru-One centers across the city and 1,021 Karnataka-One centers

13 Jan 2026 7:13 am
Australia captain Alyssa Healy retiring after India series

The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats with 275 dismissals following her national debut in 2010

13 Jan 2026 6:50 am
Chinas EAST fusion reactor beats density limit, widens path to power

For decades, the donut-shaped magnetic vessels designed to hold the superhot plasma ran into a density limit beyond which the plasma could collapse. But on January 1, a team reported it had achieved stable plasmas that were up to 65% more dense. This matters for ITER, the fusion experiment in which India has invested

13 Jan 2026 6:00 am
Sabarimala gold theft case: High Court slams TDB, flays SIT for not arresting K.P. Sankara Das

A single Bench was hearing arguments by the prosecution that the gold plating of, among others, the door frames and that of the Dwarapalaka idols had been entrusted to him

13 Jan 2026 5:46 am
Iran protests: Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, death toll at nearly 600

Pro-government demonstrators flooded Tehrans streets on Monday in support of the theocracy, a show of force after days of protests directly challenging the rule of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

13 Jan 2026 5:31 am
Tourism and industrial fair opens at Island Grounds

The fair that has 43 stalls showcasing the projects and functioning of variousState government departments and, corporations, also has attractions like giant wheel and 3D show

13 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Chennai Metrowater inches closer to goal of continuous water supply in Adyar zone

Residents of zone XIII, currently receiving 35 million litres of water daily (mld), would get 50 mld of water once the 271.50 crore project is completed in two years

13 Jan 2026 5:10 am