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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

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

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 State TV Airs Threat Against Trump Amid Protest Uprising

Tehran escalates rhetoric as Trump urges Iranians to topple regime

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

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.

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

The economic triggers for the protests in Iran

A collapsing rial, soaring inflation and years of sanctions have pushed Tehran into its largest unrest since 2022

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.

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

Emversity raises $30M in Series A funding round led by Premji Invest

Emversity will use the fresh capital to scale its campus presence to over 200 locations, deepen its presence in healthcare and hospitality skilli

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

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

Ameesha Patel warns against fake number being passed on as hers

In this digital era, it is not uncommon for people to pass on incorrect information or even pretend to be someone else, and something similar has

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

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.

Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global release timings, languages and streaming platforms

Sentenced to Be a Hero Episode 2 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch details are now confirmed. The episode airs on January 1

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

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

Eyeing sixth title, India face USA as U-19 WC begins

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Jan 14: Favourites India will look to flaunt their superabundance of talent as they begin the quest for a record-extending s

Doc among 3 killed by Chinese manja on Makar Sankranti

Shillong MMA fighters shine at DFL MMA Nationals in Guwahati

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 12: Mixed Martial Arts fighters from Shillong delivered at the DFL MMA National Tournament, held in Guwahati on Jan

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a simil

League Cup semifinal: Advantage Arsenal after win at Chelsea

Arsenal is chasing its first silverware since 2020; Garnacho double gives Chelsea hope for second leg

NASA Astronauts Begin Early Return Flight From ISS With Ailing Crew Member

A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station on Wednesday carrying a four-member crew on an emergency return flight to Earth necessi

Pongal: harvesting eternal joy

Singer Garg was drunk, had declined life jacket: Coroners court told in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Jan 14 : Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and had drowned off Lazarus Island after declining a li

CS reviews progress of social welfare schemes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Social Welfare Department

Silk kite, replica of Diamond DA62 propeller aircraft gifted to German Chancellor

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: A wall-mountable silk kite crafted from one of Indias most prestigious textiles, Patola silk, and a custom pilot logbook made

Chief Secy flags off J&K Tableau contingent for Republic Day 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Atal Dulloo today flagged off the contingent of artists of the Jammu & K

Wheat output likely to exceed last years record 117.94 mn tonne: Agri Min

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: The countrys wheat production is expected to surpass last years record of 117.94 million tonne due to higher acreage and favou

Dr Jitendra conducts New Year review of Personnel Ministry upto hierarchys lowest rung

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 14: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of

70% of 41 crore vehicles fail to meet statutory compliances

Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles

You grab a takeaway coffee from your local cafe, wrap your hands around the warm cup, take a sip, and head to the office. To most of us, that cup

Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women

In 2015 and 2025, the share of workers living in extreme poverty declined by only 3.1 percentage points, to 7.9%, compared with a decline of 15 p

Train fare formula is a trade secret, cannot be disclosed, Rlys tells CIC

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SRP-ni Expert Committee report-ko tarake parakchina HYC dabia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya State Reservation Policy (SRP)-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni kupattie ongipa report-ko parakgija donchipanichi jamande dingt

G H Sheikh convenes meeting of JKBOSE

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Soon after assuming the charge as Chairman J&K Board of School Education, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh convened an

JKTF highlights unresolved issues of Jammu Division teachers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF), affiliated with All India Secondary Teachers Federation (AIST

Jasrotia holds public darbar, addresses peoples grievances

VB-G RAM G Act a landmark step Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 14: MLA Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, today held a public darbar at Logate Morh nea

Class X results highlight rising performance of Waqf Board schools: Dr Darakhshan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Educational institutions run by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board have emerged as centres of excellence in

BRHF for official commemoration of 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidass

Balbir hands over letter to Sat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Jammu Kashmir BJP president and MP, Rajya Sabha, Sat Sharma today received

Wildlife officials, NGOs step up Kashmir Markhor survey preparedness

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 14: An orientation programme aimed at strengthening preparedness and enhancing technical capacity for the p

World Bank report vindicates PM Modis economic vision: Gaurav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: Reacting to the latest World Bank Global Economic Prospects report, BJP spokesperson and convener, Interna

Fifty years ago | Discipline necessary for progress

Bhagwat Saptah reinforcing Sanatan Dharma, cultural consciousness: Zorawar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 14: A nine-day-long Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah, symbolizing the eternal spiritual and cultural legacy of Sanatan D

Students seek evacuation as India advises nationals to leave Iran

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar Jan 14: Parents of Kashmiri students studying in Iran say they are deeply worried about their childrens safety a

Venezuela Looking To New Era' After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President

enezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday her country was entering a new era marked by greater tolerance towards political

Iran protests: Trump claims killing has stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead

The Iranian security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,586, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported

Verizon users slam service, seek refunds over disruption to life in massive outage as nationwide network failure triggers SOS mode complaints

Verizon users slam service, seek refunds over disruption to life in massive outage after a nationwide network failure left phones in SOS mode. Do

A hundred years ago | Food crisis in Ceylon

Devp should not come at expense of env: VPP MP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: While reiterating that infrastructure growth is necessary, Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon on Tuesday said develop

BJP natl working prez to visit state

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 14: BJP national working president Nitin Nabin will soon visit Meghalaya to review the partys organ

Wealth quote of the day by Michael Burry: 'I try to buy shares of unpopular companies when they look like...' - investing lessons by The Big Short investor: Why picking unpopular stocks can make you rich

Wealth quote of the day by Michael Burry: Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash, champions buying unpopular companies when

Severe intoxication led to Zubeen Gargs death

Singapore police rule out foul play in singer-songwriters death SINGAPORE, Jan 14: Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazar

Bhogi Lights Up Nellore And Prakasam With Faith And Festivity

Temples across both districts witnessed a heavy rush of devotees. In Nellore, the Sri Ayyappa Swamy temple drew hundreds in the evening to coinci

BJP sounds alert over Bangladesh unrest

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: With political unrest continuing in neighbouring Bangladesh and growing anxiety over Meghalayas porous internat

Bihar Chief Secretary makes geo-spatial approval mandatory for DPRs of infra projects above 50 crore

Departments were instructed to incorporate geo-spatial inputs at the planning stage itself to avoid technical, administrative, and land-related o

Stakeholders urge CM to resolve NEHU crisis

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: Amid continuing administrative turmoil at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), various stakeholders on Wednesd

State Keen On Pay-By-Use Electric Auto Conversion

To overcome this roadblock, the government is in talks with some companies that are willing to bear the conversion costs initially and recovery o

Woman assaulted, robbed inside house in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 14: A 42-year-old woman has lodged an FIR at Laitumkhrah Police Station on Wednesday evening, alleging theft and a

Killings, Executions Of Iran Protesters Have Stopped, Claims Trump

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's been told on good authority that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has in

Pongal Reflects Farmers Toil, Cultural Unity: PM

With Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu due in the coming months, Modi is also expected to visit the state later this month. Sources said he is lik

SIT Arrests Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) member K P Shankar In Hospital

The arrest took place at a private hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. A police team led by SP Sasidharan recorded the arrest aft