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Sprawling CES gadget fest a world stage for AI and its hype

AI being built into humanoid robots remains a work in progress, with human tele-operators overseeing their operation remotely

5 Jan 2026 9:05 am
Aus vs Eng fifth Ashes Test day 2: Century-maker Root steers England to 336-6

Joe Root was 138 not out with Will Jacks on three after the tourists resumed at 211-3

5 Jan 2026 9:04 am
Ukraine didnt target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims: Donald Trump

U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week

5 Jan 2026 8:34 am
Declare Kumbh Mela area restricted zone for non-Hindus before 2027 Ardh Kumbh: Shri Ganga Sabha

The Sabha president said that the government should identify such people and remove them from Haridwar

5 Jan 2026 8:34 am
Political instability, constitutional change, and the militarys hold over Pakistan

Pakistans political history shows a recurring pattern in which civilian governments struggle to assert authority amid deep social divisions and weak institutions; the appointment of Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Force reflects continuity rather than rupture in how power operates in the country

5 Jan 2026 8:30 am
South Korean man stabbed to death by Indian live-in partner in Greater Noida; accused held

The deceased was identified as Duck Hee Yuh, a South Korean, who was living at ATS Pious Hideaways in Sector 150 in Gautam Buddh Nagar district

5 Jan 2026 8:15 am
U.S. pushes oil majors to invest big in Venezuela if they want to recover debts

In the 2000s, Venezuela expropriated the assets of some international oil companies that declined to give the state-run oil company PDVSA increased operational control, as demanded by late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez

5 Jan 2026 7:48 am
U.S.-Venezuela tensions LIVE: Venezuela acting President holds first cabinet; Maduro to appear before U.S. court

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that she may have to pay a bigger price than Maduro if she does not cooperate with the United States

5 Jan 2026 7:15 am
Punjab: AAP leader shot dead while attending marriage in Amritsar

The police have launched a search to identify and nab the assailants

5 Jan 2026 7:02 am
Indore water contamination: 20 new diarrhoea cases detected during screening; 142 in hospitals

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

5 Jan 2026 6:58 am
Gold, silver prices may cool off

To summarise, both gold and silver are in an overbought zone, warranting a cool off in the near term

5 Jan 2026 6:53 am
Uses of systematic investment, transfer plans

Both these are methods of investment and not an investment product per se; understanding the nuances of the two concepts would help you to deploy them to your benefit

5 Jan 2026 6:04 am
Secondary grade teachers form human chain to demand equal pay for equal work on 10th day of protest

As schools reopen on Monday, the teachers are resolute in continuing the protest

5 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid

A new and first of its kind study could help scientists engineer proteins with functional advantages that have been hitherto unknown, and could pave the way for new bioengineering where researchers can manipulate bacteria to produce useful materials, independent experts said

5 Jan 2026 5:30 am
North Korea test-fires hypersonic missiles: state media

The missiles hit targets about 1,000 km (621 miles) away, over the sea east of North Korea, KCNA said

5 Jan 2026 4:48 am
Maduro to appear before U.S. judge on January 5; his case revives a legal debate over foreign leaders immunity

When the deposed leader appears in a New York courtroom, hell be following follow a path taken Panamas Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces

5 Jan 2026 4:35 am
NCR citizens seek UNESCO Protected Biosphere Reserve tag for Aravallis

The participants also demanded that all construction and mining activities and coal-fired power plants not adhering to international clean emissions standards be shut till the AQI in NCR came down to 50

5 Jan 2026 4:14 am
Many participate in pallankuzhi contest in Mylapore

Vincent DSouza, director of thefestival,said that concerts will be held at theKapaleeswararTemple from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. from January 8 to 11

5 Jan 2026 3:48 am
Trumps list of nations whose immigrants receive welfare in U.S. does not mention India

The Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin list has about 120 nations and territories, including Pakistan and Bangladesh

5 Jan 2026 3:42 am
VCK to give more responsibilities to women and youth

Apart from district secretaries, each district unit equivalent to one assembly constituency will also have office bearers within the district

5 Jan 2026 3:32 am
Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to avail funds from DSIR

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced the removal of the three-year viability criteria for deep-tech start-ups to avail financial assistance of up to 1 crore from DSIR

5 Jan 2026 3:15 am
From a hopeless end to endless hope

As West Bengal battles one of the highest incidences of child marriage in the country, a silver lining has emerged in States Murshidabad district, where 7 gram panchayats have been declared free of child marriage. Shiv Sahay Singh, meets the girls who are resisting child marriage, and NGO workers, panchayat functionaries, and district officials who have joined the fight against the practice

5 Jan 2026 3:00 am
Denmark PM Frederiksen urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

The Arctic islands strategic position between Europe and North America makes it a key site for the U.S. ballistic missile defence system

5 Jan 2026 2:49 am
Last 16 victims of Switzerland bar fire identified: police

This means all 40 victims of the blaze, which broke out at the Constellation bar early on January 1, have now been identified

5 Jan 2026 2:30 am
Liverpool denied at Fulham by Reed screamer, Manchester United held at Leeds

Liverpool remain in fourth place on 34 points from 20 games, 14 behind leaders Arsenal and three ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United who once again fell short

5 Jan 2026 1:32 am
Hubris and caution Chinas posture as 2026 begins

The Chinese leadership is aware of structural challenges at home and in a difficult international environment; India must be alert and strategically patient

5 Jan 2026 12:56 am
Security camps, the game-changer in the Maoist fight

The advantages have been many, helping the civil administration reach out to local populations

5 Jan 2026 12:48 am
The struggle to count womens labour

Recognising womens labour requires a major policy shift

5 Jan 2026 12:42 am
Despite Shahs NDA govt. stand, EPS says AIADMK will form govt. on its own

No one is safe under the DMK regime and people are living in fear. But, the Chief Minister is not worried about this; upcoming poll will end dynasty politics in T.N., says the AIADMK chief

5 Jan 2026 12:40 am
Tragedy and farce: On the U.S. and Venezuela

Trumps illegal Venezuela strikes constitute the latest act of U.S. imperialism

5 Jan 2026 12:30 am