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While Nat Sciver-Brunt claimed a couple of wickets, none of the other Mumbai Indians bowlers could make an impact
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The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region
After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Dinajpur district
Title favourites and World No. 3 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were upset by the Japanese pair of Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita
While the BAI has so far defended the conditions and the arrangements, Thursdays incident has further raised questions on the venues preparedness for the World Championships in August
Trends indicate the BJP has slowly increased its hold in the BMC, traditionally dominated by the Thackerays
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said the July revolutionists were indemnified for the acts they committed with an aim of political resistance during the uprising under the July Mass Uprising Protection and Accountability Ordinance
Before appearing before the Takht Secretariat, where he was present for more than an hour, Mr. Mann offered prayers at the Golden Temple
Iran had temporarily closed its airspace on January 14, but reopened it on January 15, which has increased the chances of India sending aircraft to Tehran
Tipra Motha leaders said CM Manik Saha confirmed the State governments readiness to introduce the Roman script in all levels of examinations under the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), CBSE and ICSE
The question from the CJI-led Bench came in the backdrop of discussions over a 1995 Supreme Court case law, which held that a person already enrolled in the voter list should not be asked to prove citizenship
A.R. Rahman said he was the first composer from the South who went to the Hindi film industry and survived it
The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS, which contested polls independently, are expected to win five and two seats, respectively in the BMC polls.
The High School drama competiton at the State School Art Festival hit hard with tales of conflict and compassion and conscience in front of a full house
Several events drew big crowds at the State School Arts Festival
Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high-stakes BMC contest at the centre. Opposition parties alleged voting irregularities, including concerns over indelible ink, voter lists and polling procedures, while election authorities rejected the claims and said complaints were being examined.
Twin concerns over China and no Quad in sight to overshadow Japan India FM dialogue on Friday
The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the seizure took place in the Caribbean
After the Assembly SIR, the total number of voters in U.P. is shown as 12.56 crore, reflecting a reduction of about 2.89 crore voters. After the Panchayat SIR, the number of rural voters alone is shown as 12.69 crore, reflecting an increase of about 40 lakh voters, the note read
Urbanisation in Tamil Nadu is no longer limited to major cities like Chennai or Coimbatore. Rapid growth is happening in peri-urban areas that function like cities but are still classified as villages. These invisible urban zones drive growth yet face serious planning and governance challenges. In this episode, lets take a closer look at these overlooked edges of urban Tamil Nadu.
The incident took place in Regent Market area on Thursday (January 15, 2026) afternoon, police said, adding that the clash erupted over a minor argument between two youths
The dance production, inspired by Jeysundhar Ds book on Andal, has music by Sudha Raghuraman.
About 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth nations are attending the CSPOC which is being hosted by India for the fourth time
Fresh from a visit to Koyambedu market, Canadian chef Jeff Van Geest brings a contemporary Italian, farm-forward six-course dining experience to Pumpkin Tales. Harvest Table, in association with The Hindu Lit For Life, raises funds for farmers while spotlighting seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
The Lok Sabha Speaker said the use of AI and digital technologies wassteadily increasing in the Parliament and State Legislatures
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says both sides very close to EU-India trade deal, sensitive agricultural items to be left out
Veeramangudi, in Papanasam taluk of Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district, is known for its production of the soft and crumbly atchu vellam (jaggery set into cubical wooden moulds). Factories in and around the village produce approximately 245 tonnes of jaggery (7,000 bags of 35 kg each) annually. Of late though, these factories have started closing down due to an attack of yellow leaf disease in the sugarcane crop.
Every team had reasons to celebrate as they were all awarded A Grade
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) claimed that the first batch of students is likely to return to India on Friday (January 16, 2026)
Residents of Meivazhi Salai in Tamil Nadus Pudukkottai district came together to celebrate the Pongal festival with joy, tradition and community spirit on Thursday. From festive decorations to ritual cooking of Pongal, the harvest festival reflected gratitude, unity and cultural pride.
They turned themselves in under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, the police said
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The latest trade data, released on January 15, 2026, showed that Indias merchandise exports to the U.S. stood at a five-month high of $7.01 billion in December 2025, up from $6.89 in December 2024
The ECI noted that in accordance with the instructions issued on October 27, 2025, the madhyamik admit card is not recognised as a valid document for verification purposes
Supreme court stayed the FIR filed in West Bengal against ED officials who raided the I-PAC office and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain, on January 8, 2026 and directed the State police to protect the CCTV footage of the raids.
Tamil Nadu erupted in festive joy on January 15 as across the state celebrated Thai Pongal, the traditional harvest festival, with religious fervour and gaiety.
An average 23% voter turnout was recorded till 1.30 p.m. in the PMC polls
Following the failure of the PSLV-C62 mission, heres a quiz remembering the storied history of ISROs PSLV rocket
The Crew-11 quartet arrived at the ISS in early August and had been scheduled to stay onboard the space station until they were rotated out in mid-February with the arrival of the next crew
Pritam Singh was convicted in February last year for lying to a parliamentary committee over the case of former MP Raeesah Khan
General Dwivedi said that special emphasis is being placed on resources that are useful for both military and civilian purposes, contributing to the overall development of the country

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