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Bill proposed to tighten US student visa rules

Washington: A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week to tighten oversight of the US student visa program, saying weaknesses in t

Indian Army Day Parade 2026: Watch Jaipur parade livestreaming here, timings, what will be on display

Watch Army Day Parade 2026 Jaipur: India celebrates its 78th Army Day on January 15, 2026, with Jaipur hosting the main parade for the first time

Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

X said it will geoblock the ability of all Grok and X users to create images of people in ikinis, underwear, and similar attire in those jurisdi

Soltani execution on hold? Trump says he has been told killings, executions in Iran are stopping

Quotes of the day by Winston Churchill: We make a living by what we get, but we make a life

Winston Churchill was a key British leader in the 20th century. He served as Prime Minister twice, notably during World War II. His speeches rall

Shashi Tharoor is now a 'Swiftie' as he surprises fans by vibing to Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia'. But it's his witty caption that captures attention

Shashi Tharoor surprised fans by vibing to a Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Opheila' song amid meetings, commitments, and a hectic work schedule. Th

Indian Army Day 2026: When Field Marshal Cariappa refused an offer from his former junior Ayub Khan to free his son captured in 1965 war

Indian Army Day 2026: During the 1965 war, Field Marshal K M Cariappa refused Pakistan's offer to release his son, a captured IAF officer, as a s

Hyderabad: Rajkumari Indiradevi Dhanrajgir of Gyan Bagh Palace passes away

Hyderabad: After battling with health issues in recent times, Rajkumari Indiradevi Dhanrajgir, 95, a eminent member of the erstwhile aristocratic

When a fan is spinning fast, why can it seem like its spinning backwards?

Jaishankar, Iran FM Discuss Crisis as Protests Rock Tehran

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

BMC Election 2026: Akshay Kumar says 'we shouldn't do dialoguebaazi' after casting his vote for Maharashtra civic polls. Watch video

2026 BMC Election: Actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday cast his vote for 2026 BMC elections at a polling station in Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan. The 'Airli

Indian Army Day 2026: Wishes, theme, why its celebrated and whats the connection with Field Marshal Cariappa

Indian Army Day 2026 Wishes and Theme: India observes Army Day on January 15, 2026, commemorating 78 years of full command post-Independence. The

Morning Brief Podcast: BRICS at the helm: Indias moment, and its multilateral test

Voting underway for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

Except for Mumbai, the other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will take place on January 16

Donald Trump says no tariffs on rare earths, critical minerals for now; will seek overseas supplies

President Trump has decided against imposing tariffs on critical minerals for now. Instead, his administration will negotiate with international

Jammu Colder Than Snow-Clad Gulmarg; Srinagar Shivers At -5.2 Degrees Celsius

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unusual weather conditions, with a significant fall in temperature on Wednesday.

Air India Cancels Flights, Warns Of Delays As Iran Shuts Airspace Amid Tensions

Iran on Thursday ordered the closure of its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation as tensions remained high with the US over Tehran

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, repl

US Freezes Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries: Check Full List

The Donald Trump administration has indefinitely suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries in one of its most expansive effor

Jallikattu 2026: Why Alanganallurs bull tamers risk their lives

Why do men enter the vaadivasal to take on bulls more powerful than themselves? As Tamil Nadu gears up for jallikattu the annual bull-taming eve

Iran issues assassination threat to US President Donald Trump, with chilling 'bullet won't miss' message aired on TV

Iran issued a 'direct' threat to US President Donald Trump by airing a provocative image of the President from his attempted assassination at a 2

RCMP Alleges Bishnoi Gang Acted on Behalf of Indian Government

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

Ukraine war: Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up peace deal

Ukraine peace plan: Trump's comments suggested renewed frustration with the Ukrainian leader. The two presidents have long had a volatile relatio

Congress's flexible religious policy damaged India: Arshad Madani

Pregnancy increases the risk of UTIs: why and what you can do

A quiet but clinically important condition is asymptomatic bacteriuria, where bacteria are present in the urine without the burning, urgency, or

Maharashtra Votes In Civic Body Polls, High-Stakes Battle In Mumbai, Pune: 10 Points

29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra are voting today, with the spotlight on Mumbai, where the BJP and Shiv Sena are locked in an intense

'We dont want to be owned by US': Greenland FM says cooperation with America is based on interest

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

Rahul wants Tamil Nadu govt to be a coalition, claim Congress netas

SC to hear today ED plea against 'obstruction' by Didi

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: Over 3.48 crore voters to decide fate of 2869 seats across 29 Municipal Corporations

A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 893 wards, comprising 2,869 seats. To ensure a smooth voting process

Court convicts Andrabi, 2 aides under UAPA

Around 80% of 114 Rafale jets to be built in India; New Delhi pushing for maximum possible localisation of planes

The Indian side is discussing with French officials for maximising the localised content in the deal with plans of setting up the Maintenance, Re

Unacademy to transition to franchise model; Groww reports Q3 profit of Rs 547 Cr

Speaking of South Korean sensations, K-pop band BTS is back! The K-pop group will start on its 2026-27 world tour in April, after nearly four-yea

China must take positive steps to improve ties: India

Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Updates: 29 Civic Bodies To Vote Today

Maharashtra Elections 2026 Voting Day: The spotlight is on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India's richest civic body with an annua

Sunjay Kapur's Children Sought Criminal Action Against Priya: Sources

The Sunjay Kapur will case has escalated, with Samaira and Kiaan Kapur, the children of Karisma Kapoor, seeking criminal action against their fat

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram cold wave warning: IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as winter tightens grip in capital; Gurgaon may freeze at 1 degree. See forecast

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: The residents of Delhi woke up to yet another bitter winter morning as dense fog returned and the capital remaine

Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures GOP senators to flip

Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who has brought a series of war powers resolutions this year, accused Republicans of burying a debate about the mer

Iran shuts airspace to commercial aircraft as tensions with US escalate

Iran airspace closed: Iran's government has closed its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation amidst heightened tensions with the Un

Efficient waste management is not only about aesthetics

With no proper system in place, some residents dump waste at common points and later burn it once it accumulates, adding to air pollution

Congress uses China trade surplus to attack Modi government

Iran State TV Airs Threat Against Trump Amid Protest Uprising

Tehran escalates rhetoric as Trump urges Iranians to topple regime

Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Prot

SMG and the art of gifting

The Indian batting legends reputation of touching peoples lives and lifting spirits just got bigger, with him organising a cricket bat-shaped gui

Trump signals possible thaw after positive call with Venezuela interim president Delcy Rodriguez

Canada portal repeats Trudeau government claim on jailed gangster

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

Outside the host United States, Mexico, and Canada, the most requests were made by fans residing in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Ar

Bank Holiday, January 15: Are banks closed today for Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Maharashtra polls? Check state-wise list here

Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.

Prosecutor seeks death penalty for South Koreas ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

Independent counsel Cho Eun-suks team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, describing his decree as anti-state a

India advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid worsening unrest

In a previous advisory issued on January 5, the MEA had urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. It had also asked Indian citiz

Queensland braces for renewed cyclone threat as flood emergencies deepen across coast and interior

Queensland braces for a double weather blow as ex-cyclone Koji's aftermath meets a new tropical system brewing in the Coral Sea. Dangerous coasta

Morning Digest: Trump claims Irans plan to execute protesters has stopped; spotlight on Mumbai as 29 Maharashtra civic bodies go to polls, and more

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Happy Magh Bihu 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, messages, greetings to share with your loved ones

Happy Magh Bihu 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, messages, and greetings to share with family and friends during Assam's Bhogali Bihu harvest festival.

Day after Indians advised to leave Iran, MEA issues fresh advisory amid unrest: 'Avoid travel to Islamic Republic of Iran'

In an advisory issued by Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, Indians are 'strongly advised' to avoid travel to Iran until further notice,

Maharashtra civic polls: Big day for Mumbai as BMC vote begins; city on high alert

Maharashtra voting: As ballots are cast across the city under tight security, the results are expected to shape not only the future of civic gove

Ponies release time and how to watch: Global streaming timings

Ponies release time and how to watch details confirm when the series premieres, what time episodes drop, and which platforms stream it worldwide.

Audit links 15 deaths to diarrhoea outbreak in Indores Bhagirathpura

Five new cases of diarrhoea, linked to drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, the country`s cleanest city, were found o

Trump says he has no plan to fire US Fed chief Jerome Powell despite investigation

Trump versus Fed: Trump administration recently opened a criminal investigation into Powell over cost overruns for a $2.5 billion project to reno

Uttar Pradesh: Manipur to get 15-km-long new Southern bypass, built with cost of Rs 55 crore, to connect with state highway, check details

The bypass will pass through the southern part of the city, connecting the State Four-Lane Highway and reducing traffic congestion.

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

Thackerays vs BJP-Sena vs NCP As Mumbai Votes In 1st Civic Polls Since 2017

Maharashtra Civic Polls are being seen as a chance for the Thackeray brothers, who have reunited in its backdrop after 20 years, to reclaim their

Lionel Messi-led Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 title defense under shadow as Argentina FA corruption shocks Latin American country

In Lionel Messi's Argentina, the entire scandal has been called AFA Gate, which is a troubling comparison to FIFA Gate, the 2015 bribery case tha

Iran postpones execution of protester, family and rights group say

The apparent decision by the Iranian government to hold off came amid a growing death toll from violent clashes on the streets of the country. Pr

AI on the couch: Chatbots 'recall' childhood trauma, fear & shame

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Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today

More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators

Iran dramatically raises the stakes with its state TV issuing direct assassination threat to Trump

Iran news: Widespread violence in Iran has sharpened the confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Trump has warned that military action remai

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: What Is Open And Closed Today

The Maharashtra government has declared January 15 a public holiday in all regions where the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will be

LeT commander calls for Hindu genocide

Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-hail driver

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail

Zoe Saldana becomes highest-grossing actor

Hollywood star Zoe Saldana has emerged as the highest-grossing leading actor of all time at the worldwide box office, bagging the top position at

Elon Musk's X To Prevent Grok AI Users From Undressing Images

Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global bac

Rima Das returns to Berlin Film Festival with Not a Hero

National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das is set to return to the Berlin International Film Festival with her latest feature Not a Hero, which wi

The metaverse has always existed: Amitav Ghosh on his new novel, Ghost-Eye

The award-winning author discusses the existence of parallel worlds, climate denial and imagination

Actors Salman Khan and Kriti Sanon during the wedding reception

Actors Salman Khan and Kriti Sanon during the wedding reception of singer Stebin Ben and actor Nupur Sanon, in Mumbai, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Alia, Katrina, Kareena celebrate 30 years of Rani Mukerji in film industry

High praises and warm wishes have been pouring in for Rani Mukerji as the actor has completed 30 years in the film industry while also awaiting t

Truva raises $9M in fresh capital from Stellaris, Orios Ventures

Truva will use a portion of the funds to strengthen its real estate valuation and liquidity intelligence engine, TruIQ, and also to support inven

Verizon still down? When is Verizon going to be back up. Check Verizon update latest

Verizon still down: U.S. Wireless carrier said that the company's top priority is to get customers back online and connected as fast as possible.

Stock markets extend losses for 2nd day; Sensex drops 245 pts

Mumbai, Jan 14: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday, extending their previous days losses, due to weakness in IT, con

Uproar as rats roam near beds, oxygen pipes in Gonda Hospital; Opposition raises concern for patient safety

With the video going viral, the Opposition alleged that the health infrastructure in the State is in a shambles

Rupee slips 11 paise to 90.34 vs USD

MUMBAI, Jan 14: The Indian rupee pared early gains to close 11 paise lower at 90.34 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by a strong dol

RBI clears SMBC Japan unit

MUMBAI, Jan 14: RBI granted in-principle approval to Japans SMBC to convert its Indian branches into a wholly owned subsidiary, after meeting RBI

Nasdaq crashes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 fall even after more stocks jump on Wall Street. Here's why

U.S Stock Market today: Stocks of smaller companies also did better than the rest of the market, with the Russell 2000 index rising 0.7 per cent.

Panel to hear inter-ministry disputes, no courts involved

Government ministries and departments will resolve internal commercial disputes through new inter-ministerial panels starting next financial year

China to pose bigger biological warfare, nuclear weapons threats due to Donald Trump's Nvidia H200 move, warn U.S experts

Chinese customs authorities told customs agents this week that Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips are not permitted to enter the country

Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off

They alleged corporate went into liquidation and right to transfer land parcels was given to another company without taking them into confidence

Mitchells 131 eclipses Rahuls ton as Blackcaps level series with India

Rajkot, Jan 14: Indian spinners were out-bowled on home turf once again and KL Rahuls unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchells splendid 131 n

Man City beat Newcastle 2-0 in 1st leg of EFL Cup semis

Manchester, Jan 14: New Manchester City signing Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games as Pep Guardiolas team moved within reach

In-from Padikkal key for Ktaka vs Vidarbha in Vijay Hazare semis

Bengaluru, Jan 14: Devdutt Padikkal, who appears to have found a magic bat of sorts and is scoring runs at will, will hold the key to Karnatakas

Burning of garbage is a persistent problem in several areas, say residents