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Murder of democracy: Opposition claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls

Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high-stakes BMC contest at th

Japan FM Motegi, EAM Jaishankar to hold Strategic dialogue on Indo-Pacific, AI cooperation

Twin concerns over China and no Quad in sight to overshadow Japan India FM dialogue on Friday

U-19 World Cup, IND vs USA: Abhigyan Kundu, Henil Patel star as India beat USA by 6 wickets in opener

India began their U-19 World Cup campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over USA in the opening match, powered by standout performances from

Indias US exports slip 1.83 pc to USD 6.88 bn in Dec

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Indias merchandise exports to the US declined 1.83 per cent to USD 6.88 billion in December 2025 due to high tariffs impo

U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

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, sp

What is the Insurrection Act that Trump threatens to use on Minnesota? Everything explained

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy military forces in Minnesota. This comes amid escalating tensions over federal agents and protest

Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather Addresses Book Review Event Of Durr-E-Naayaab At Jammu University

JAMMU, Jan 15: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather today addressed the Book Review event of Durr-e-Naaya

ED vs Mamata: SC pauses FIR against ED officials, issues notices to Mamata & West Bengal DGP

Operation Sindoor Not Fully Over Yet: Rajnath Singh

Jaipur, Jan 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Operation Sindoor is not yet over, emphasising that Indias efforts toward ac

Kerala: Left Front begins house visits to recoup lost ground before assembly polls

Kerala's ruling LDF is launching a door-to-door campaign to understand its local body poll setback and address voter concerns before the assembly

MS stock surges after Morgan Stanley beats Q4 earnings estimates on investment banking boom - here's everything investors need to know

MS stock: Morgan Stanley's stock surged over 3% following a robust fourth-quarter earnings report that surpassed analyst predictions. A significa

'Journalists are silenced in Trump's America' | House hearing erupts as Lawmakers grill FCC chair

Trump talks calm: Is Iran being lulled into a trap?

America's stance on Iran is unclear. President Trump has spoken of de-escalation regarding protests. However, military movements suggest continue

Assam CM inaugurates 70 MW solar power project in Bilasipara

Assam's solar power capacity has reached 680 MW with the inauguration of a new 70 MW project. This initiative significantly boosts the state's gr

Barabanki MP says Uttar Pradesh SIRs show rural voters exceed total number of voters in State; SC asks Election Commission to explain

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

'Iranian regime on killing spree': Iran protester describes situation as the nation stays cut off from world

Iran is witnessing a brutal crackdown on widespread protests. Reports indicate security forces are firing on unarmed demonstrators, leading to a

India's exports to China surges 67.35% in December: Commerce Ministry data

India's exports to China saw a significant jump of 67.35 percent in December. This growth was fueled by increased shipments of electronics and ma

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence deal in pipeline, Pakistani minister says

Raza Hayat Harraj told Reuters on Wednesday the potential deal between the three regional powers was separate from a bilateral Saudi-Pakistani ac

BLR Habba, the 10-day Bengaluru fest with 350 city-wide events, to kick off on January 16

This is the third edition of the event steered by the nonprofit Unboxing BLR Foundation, founded by venture capitalist Prashanth Prakash and helm

Filing for 2026? Key tax changes you need to know to get the biggest refund

The 2026 tax season begins January 26 with historic changes. Paper checks are officially dead; direct deposit is now mandatory for fast refunds.

Bhubaneswar Open Drain Claims Another Life, Alleged Civic Negligence

Residents of Salia Sahi are mourning the loss of Sinu Gagrai, who died after falling into an uncovered drain.

After calling Salman Khan 'anti-national' minister Raghuraj Singh takes a U-turn, says comment was meant for Shah Rukh Khan

UP minister Raghuraj Singh withdraws his 'anti-national' remark against Salman Khan, claims comment was meant for Shah Rukh Khan.

Trump set to lead the largest-ever US delegation to WEF in Davos next week

From Barnala to Parkash Badal and Zail Singh - big names to appear before Akal Takht for atonement

From former chief ministers Surjit Singh Barnala and Parkash Singh Badal to ex-president of India Zail Singh and former Union minister Buta Singh

12 injured in group clash in Odishas Sundergarh; prohibitory order imposed, internet suspended

The incident took place in Regent Market area on Thursday (January 15, 2026) afternoon, police said, adding that the clash erupted over a minor a

BMC Exit Polls 2026: Axis My India predicts clean sweep for BJP-led Mahayuti; Thackeray camp trails

Axis My India's exit poll projects a significant win for the BJP-led NDA in the BMC elections, potentially securing 131-151 of 227 seats. The ele

Rama Vaidyanathans new work Maalyada to be staged in Chennai

The dance production, inspired by Jeysundhar Ds book on Andal, has music by Sudha Raghuraman.

'Abusing power to crush free speech' | Pallone blasts FCC for turning into Trumps political weapon

'Do you even know anything?': Senators clash at explosive hearing on Biden Afghan Refugee Program

Democracy delivers in India as people are at centre of governance, says PM Modi

About 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth nations are attending the CSPOC which is being hosted by India for the fourth time

Trumps 10% interest rate cap explained: What credit cardholders need to know now

President Trump has proposed a 10% credit card interest rate cap for one year to ease high borrowing costs. The idea could help people with credi

MEA Making Contingency Plans To Evacuate Indians From Iran

It is learnt that the government is also exploring the option of bringing back the Indians using civil as well as military transport aircraft

Air India safety scare: Newest DelhiNew York A350 flight suffers engine damage after baggage container ingestion; DGCA orders probe

An Air India A350 aircraft suffered engine damage at Delhi airport. A baggage container was ingested into the right engine while taxiing. The inc

Ohio faces severe winter storm: Snow emergencies, parking bans, and travel restrictions

Current snow emergency levels Ohio: Ohio is experiencing a severe winter storm from January 1415, 2026, resulting in heavy snow, freezing tempera

Who Is Satua Baba? Jagatguru stirs debate with luxury cars and spiritual authority, know about his Porsche, Land Rover

From luxury cars to spiritual authority, Satua Baba's rise reflects a changing face of Indian spirituality blending faith, influence and modernit

After Bihar, Chhattisgarh Jewellery Markets Bar Entry Of Women With Burqa

A decision taken behind closed doors of jewellery markets across Chhattisgarh and Indore has triggered a storm that goes far beyond shop shutters

Suffering from Brain Rot? These 5 books will reset your focus and thinking

Books to inspire you in 2026: For many readers, these titles stand out among the best books for success, not because they offer instant change, b

India To Bring Back Citizens Stranded In Iran, First Flight Tomorrow

India issued an urgent advisory for its citizens on Thursday to leave Iran and announced plans to evacuate them due to growing safety concerns am

Saudi, Qatar, Oman Convinced Trump To 'Give Iran a Chance': Senior Saudi Official

The Gulf trio led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention, the of

National Bagel Day 2026: Where to find free bagels, deals & discounts nationwide?

National Bagel Day 2026: Bagel lovers rejoice. January 15, 2026, marks National Bagel Day. Many popular bagel chains are offering special deals a

Indian defence firm secures order for anti-drone system for Army, Navy

An Indian defence firm has secured orders for its indigenously developed anti-drone system from the Army and Navy. The IG T-Shul Pulse Anti-Drone

Pumpkin Tales and The Hindu Lit for Lifes Harvest Table: Chef Jeff Van Geest curates an Italian Feast Using Chennais Local Produce

Fresh from a visit to Koyambedu market, Canadian chef Jeff Van Geest brings a contemporary Italian, farm-forward six-course dining experience to

16 Indian ship crew detained in Iran, family appeals to PM Modi

Indian crew members of MT Valiant Roar are in Iranian custody. The family of Third Engineer Ketan Mehta has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra M

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, episode titles, plot and Episode 1 recap

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch details when the new episode airs on HBO Max, global timings, weekly release

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 15, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Trump to Meet Venezuelan Opposition Leader After Engaging Maduros Successor

Mara Corina Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela's opposition, is set to meet with Trump, despite his previous skepticism about her leadershi

Best moments from 78th Army Day Parade: Apaches, Tanks, Missiles & Drone power show

Hyderabad set to host fashion-heritage gala at Residency building on January 16

Top EU leaders to visit India as Republic Day guests; likely to sign trade deal

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says both sides very close to EU-India trade deal, sensitive agricultural items to be left out

How does your state rank? Average Social Security checks across the US revealed

Average Social Security Checks by State 2026: Social Security payments vary widely by state, shaping how far retirement income really goes. The a

Are you eligible for an HSA? OBBB changes could open the door for more Americans

HSA eligibility 2026: President Donald Trump's 2025 tax bill introduces significant changes to Health Savings Accounts. More Americans can now qu

Hawley corners 'liberal' doctor: 'Can men get pregnant, yes or no?' | Senate Hearing

India, Canada working to finalise scope for bilateral trade pact: Commerce Secretary

The two countries were earlier negotiating a trade pact but it was paused by Canada in 2023. Now they have decided to resume talks from the begin

UP: Hindu Jagran Manch disrupts interfaith couples walima, event cancelled

Shahjahanpur: A walima (wedding reception) of an interfaith couple was called off in Uttar Pradeshs Shahjahanpur after members of Hindu Jagran Ma

Iran protests: J-K CM Abdullah speaks to Jaishankar as hundreds of Kashmiri students await evacuation

On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he had spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the safety of Indi

'First Amendment under fire': Soto TORCHES FCC Chair for silencing Trump critics at fiery hearing

Awaiting clarity on US' proposed Iran-related tariffs: Commerce Secretary

Trump, in a social media post on Monday, said effective immediately, any country doing business with Iran will pay a tariff of 25 per cent on any

What caused Verizon outage? Why Verizon was down nationwide, outage fix status, credits, Krispy Kreme offer, FCC and company response explained

What caused Verizon outage? Millions of users faced service loss across the US on January 14. Verizon confirmed the outage, denied cyberattack li

Border 2 trailer: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty unleash hell on Pakistan with improved VFX, powerful dialogues, impactful redemption from teaser

Border 2 Trailer Released: A week before the release, the makers of Border 2 dropped the theatrical trailer, showing an improvement from the teas

CyLnr: How neuroscience is reshaping industrial robotics

CyLnr is using neuroscience to help robots see, adapt and make decisions, transforming rigid factory automation into intelligent, flexible manufa

Mumbai BMC Exit Poll Results 2026: Big blow for UddhavRaj alliance as Axis My India predicts BJP-led Mahayuti majority

Mumbai BMC Exit Poll: An exit poll suggests the BJP-led alliance will win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The BJP+ bloc is proj

2 Exit Polls Predict Sweep For BJP-Led Coalition In Mumbai Civic Body BMC

The BJP and the Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will have an edge in the elections for the prestigious Mumbai civic body -- the Brihanmumbai Corporatio

D2C founders call for fast, not frantic delivery models at industry roundtable

D2C founders call for fast, not frantic delivery models at industry roundtable Over the last few years, delivery speed has become one of the loud

Jio Financial Services Q3 Results: Mukesh Ambani's company net profit drops 9%; check details

The Ambani-led company had earned a consolidated net profit of Rs 295 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.

Nothings first flagship retail store in India will open in Bengaluru

The London-based tech company choose Bengaluru as it also works as the associate sponsor of Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'Not getting that confidence': Himanta Biswa Sarma doubtful of BJP win in Assembly polls after BTC washout

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced concerns about his party's performance in the upcoming assembly elections. This follows a signifi

Word of the Day: Effulgent

Effulgent is a word that often appears in writing about light, beauty, and powerful presence. Writers use it to describe nature, people, or momen

Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026: In the land of Poorams, young performers come up with riveting performances in Chenda Melam

Every team had reasons to celebrate as they were all awarded A Grade

Demon Slayer, Infinity Castle: Check what director Hikaru Kondo did differently this time

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle redefines action cinema with its unprecedented, non-stop combat within a demon stronghold. Chief director Hikaru Ko

Virat Kohli fan from Surat flaunts Rs 15 lakh gold iPhone cover, video goes viral

A Virat Kohli fan from Surat has gone viral after flaunting a custom-made Rs 15 lakh gold iPhone cover. The video has sparked massive reactions a

Evidence shows foreign-backed violence: Iran Consulate in Hyderabad

The Consulate of Iran in Hyderabad on Thursday, January 15, said evidence showed that foreign-backed agents are transforming legitimate economic

BJP MLC Seeks Biometric Tracking of Illegal Immigrants Using Trains to Bengaluru

The connectivity between West Bengal and Bengaluru via 17 train services is increasingly exploited for illegal immigration, with Narayanswamy emp

Iran unrest: MEA prepares evacuation of Indians; first flight from Tehran to Delhi tomorrow, says sources

BTC USD price prediction: Why Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Bitcoin will definitely reach $200,000 and why 4-year halving cycle will weaken

Bitcoin price BTC USD prediction: Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao expressed confidence that Bitcoin will eventually reach $200,000, attributing

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: For every minute you remain angry How the American philosopher teaches calm in tough times

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson reflects the intellectual and moral ideals that guided his life and writings. Born on May 25, 1803, in Bo

Watch: American Woman Shocked After Paying Rs 30,000 For 1-Hour Taxi Ride In Switzerland

An American influencer was left shocked by the fare for a one-hour taxi ride in Switzerland, which cost her $338 or Rs 30,000.

Hit By Kite String, Couple, Daughter Fall 70 Feet Off Surat Flyover, Killed

A family of three fell from a 70-foot-high flyover in Gujarat's Surat district after a kite string disbalanced their two-wheeler on Wednesday.

Who are Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa? Top EU leaders to be chief guests at Republic Day Parade 2026

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antnio Lus Santos da Costa will attend the celebr

Scientists Analyse 12 Billion 'Signals Of Interest' In Search For Alien Intelligence

The SETI@home project may have ended, but the search continues.

SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Result: How to check your scorecard, cut-offs, and more details

State Bank of India is set to announce SBI Clerk Mains 2025 results soon on sbi.co.in. The exam, held on November 21, 2025, aimed to fill 13,735

52 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

They turned themselves in under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, the police said

Social Securitys new 2026 maximum hits $5,251 per month who can claim the top benefit

The 2026 Social Security maximum benefit hits a record $5,251 monthly. This massive jump follows a 2.8% COLA increase. High earners must hit the

Indian startups fast-tracked their listing journey in 2025 as ecosystem matures

According to a report by VC firm Orios Venture Partners, Indian startups are reaching IPO-ready stages in increasingly shorter spans as the onlin

Viral video: Ranbir Kapoor casts vote, encourages fans to fulfil their duty: 'It's our job as citizens'

Ranbir Kapoor casts his vote in the BMC elections as a viral video shows him urging citizens to fulfil their civic duty and participate in voting

Top news of the day: Four ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation; Uddhav Thackeray claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls, and more

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Unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8 pc in December

India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above saw a slight increase to 4.8% in December 2025 from 4.7% in November. While rural une

School closings today across US - Check full list and areas affected

Metro Detroit and Northeast Ohio schools are closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to a significant winter storm. Heavy snow and cold tempera

Bengal SIR: Election Commission declines proposal to accept Class 10 admit card as valid document

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

Shattered Most Sacred Relation: Delhi Man Gets Life Term For Raping Daughter

A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old daughter, saying the convict shamefully shattered th

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