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Kolkata Literary Meet: Barbara Kingsolver, Jhumpa Lahiri open with tribute to Mahasweta Devi

Banu Mushtaqs opening address stresses on the power of reading in fractured times

U.S. completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization

Hoax bomb threat emails sent to private schools in Noida, security checks underway

Senior officers, personnel from various police stations, bomb disposal squads, fire services, dog squads and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (B

US immigration officers detain 5 year-old boy in Minnesota, allegedly used as 'bait' to apprehend father

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have reportedly detained a five-year-old boy on Tuesday during an immigration enforcement o

Bike taxis permitted by Karnataka High Court, State Government told to register them as transport vehicles

The HC has given liberty to the State Government to impose additional conditions for licence under the present rules for transport technology agg

Inside the world of Bingo Circus in Visakhapatnam

Old-style tented Bingo Circus brings live performances and travelling traditions to Visakhapatnam

Smriti Mandhanas ex Palash Muchhal accused of cheating again

Mumbai: A 34-year-old actor and producer has approached police in Maharashtras Sangli district alleging that he was cheated by composer and filmm

Whale shark sighting off Visakhapatnam sparks fresh focus on marine conservation

The uncommon encounter by scuba divers in Visakhapatnam waters is prompting renewed attention on whale shark conservation, marine documentation a

Scientific thought integral to Kannada literature since Adikavi Pampa: L. N. Mukundaraj

Karnataka Sahitya Academy President L. N. Mukundaraj was addressing a Science Literature and Communication Camp jointly organised by the Karnatak

FIR against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for threatening to create unrest in city ahead of Republic Day

The action was initiated after Pannun released a video message on social media in which he allegedly threatened to disturb peace and law and orde

Sensex, Nifty pare opening gains amid FII selling pressure

The 30-share BSE Sensex opened higher at 82,335.94 and later hit a high of 82,516.27. However, profit-taking by investors dragged the barometer i

Japans Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Elected in October as Japan's first female leader, Ms. Takaichi has been in office only three months, but she has seen strong approval ratings of

Iran death toll reportedly over 5k, Trump says US armada closes in

Dubai: The death toll from Irans bloody crackdown on nationwide protests reached at least 5,002 people killed Friday, January 23 activists said,

FKCCI opposes power tariff hike as ESCOMs in Karnataka seek truing-up of revenue gap

The States five electricity supply companies (ESCOMs) have written to KERC about a mismatch between approved costs and actual expenditure

ED raids against Luthra brothers in Goa nightclub fire deaths case

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted raids in Goa and Delhi after it filed a money laundering case against the promoters of a Goa-base

Mamata pays homage to Bose on birth anniversary, urges Centre to declassify all files related to him

Kolkata, Jan 23 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, and urge

Gaza: Rafah crossing to open next week, says Palestinian official

Palestinian official Ali Shaat on Thursday, January 22 announced that Rafah crossing in Gaza will reopen next week after it was closed during the

ED raids eight premises linked to Luthra brothers in Goa nightclub fire deaths case

The Enforcement Directorate has launched raids in Goa and Delhi. This action follows a money laundering case filed against the promoters of a Goa

Sikkim disaster management authority, Lieutenant Col. Seeta Ashok Shelke to get Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is to recognise and honour invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals an

Bomb threat to schools in Noida, Ahmedabad; classes suspended, Bomb disposal team deployed

Bomb threat targets Shiv Nadar School in Noida, and several schools in Ahmedabad ahead of Republic day. The schools received via email.

Basant Panchami puja begins at Bhojshala site amid tight security in M.P.s Dhar

As many as 8,000 security personnel, including district police, Rapid Action Force, CRPF, MP Armed Force, SRPF and women police units, have been

ISKCON festival in Belagavi on January 24-25

Bhajans, kirtans, aarti will be held on both days

Watch: Donald Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion over de-banking claims

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a massive $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank de-banked him

Inspirational quote of the day by Subhash Chandra Bose: Powerful words of courage, freedom and sacrifice that still inspire India

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 129th birth anniversary will be honored as Parakram Diwas on January 23, 2026. The day celebrates his courage and co

AP sets up panel to study social media curbs for children under 16

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed a committee comprising a group of ministers to study the possibility of restricting or ban

He worked with leading MNCs but quit his high-paying job to become an auto-rickshaw driver. The story of Rakesh Pal's journey everyone must read

Rakesh Pal once worked with leading multi-national companies and even with a reputed global bank. However, he quit his high-paying job and drives

Spotify launches AI-driven 'prompted playlist' for premium users in US, Canada

The expansion is the latest in a series of AI-powered updates on the Swedish streaming platform as it looks to attract more users to its subscrip

Nine fall ill due to water contamination in Madhya Pradeshs Mhow

Cases of water-borne diseases were reported from the Patti Bazaar and Chander Marg areas on Thursday (January 22, 2026) night, officials said

Elon Musk's X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows

X was back up after a brief outage for thousands of users globally on Thursday, according to Downdetector.com

Watch: Elon Musk trolls Donald Trump and his Board of Peace

Rupee rises 17 paise to 91.41 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jan 23 (PTI) The rupee gained 17 paise to trade at 91.41 against the US dollar in early deals on Friday, as investor sentiments improved

Amazon To Cut 14,000 More Jobs Next Week: Teams That Will Be Hit

The layoffs, expected to begin as soon as January 27, would affect close to 10 per cent of Amazon's corporate workforce.

Case Against Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Over Republic Day Threats In Delhi

The Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR against Sikh for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over alleged threats to create unrest

A Quicker, Gentler Path to Lasting Knee Pain Relief

Knee pain caused by arthritis often creeps into daily life so gradually that many people adjust to discomfort without realising how much it limit

MP: Nine Fall Ill Due to Water Contamination in Mhow

Cases of water-borne diseases were reported from the Patti Bazaar and Chander Marg areas on Thursday night.

Bengal SIR: ECI directs micro-observers, SROs on document authentication

Kolkata: Amid reports of unlisted identity documents being accepted as authentic ones during the hearing sessions on the claims and objections to

Rupee rises 17 paise to 91.41 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said U.S. President Donald Trump's softer rhetoric reduced near-term geopolitical anxiety

Japan's Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved Parliament. A snap election is set for February 8. Takaichi seeks to boost her governing part

Pakistan cracks down on widespread fake doctors

Thousands of unqualified doctors are running illegal clinics across Pakistan. These practitioners often reuse unsterilized equipment, spreading d

Leaders Across India Pay Tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Birth Anniversary

From Kolkata to Telangana, political figures honour the freedom fighters legacy and call for his contributions to be remembered.

Victoria swelters under record heatwave as Queensland faces cyclone threat and ongoing flood warnings

Victoria is preparing for a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. This heat is increasing the risk of bushfires across the stat

Light rain, thunderstorm bring slight relief as Delhi's air quality improves, AQI stands at 297

There was a marginal improvement compared to Thursday morning, when the AQI was in the very poor category at 312

Basant Panchami draws over 1 cr devotees to Prayagrajs Magh Mela

Prayagraj witnessed a massive gathering on Basant Panchami. More than one crore devotees performed holy dips in the Ganga and Sangam during the o

At WEF Davos, Himanta Biswa Sarma meets 20+ business leaders to pitch Assam as investment hub

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met over twenty business leaders in Davos. He discussed Assam's unique investment opportunities across v

Trump's MAGA movement ramps up attacks on 'progressive white women'

Conservative voices are intensifying attacks on progressive white women. Figures like Erick Erickson and Vincent Oshana are criticizing them hars

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 23, 2026: Unlock 20+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released regularly. These codes are time-se

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 8 new release time, updated schedule and how to watch explained: Why was new episode delayed? Here's global streaming timings for all regions

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 8 new release time, updated schedule and how to watch details the delayed Starz release, global streaming times

Massive armada moving towards Iran: Trump warns Iran ahead of talks with Russia, Ukraine

Cheekatilo movie review: Sobhita Dhulipala anchors a crime drama that occasionally thrills

Sharan Kopishettys Telugu film works more as a compelling social commentary than an edge-of-the-seat whodunnit

Weather today: Rain in Delhi, snow in Himachal, hail alert for Rajasthan and UP; IMD explains why and whats the forecast till January 27

Today's Weather Alert: Northern India is set for a spell of active winter weather. A strong western disturbance will bring widespread rainfall, s

PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: NDA kicks off Tamil Nadu Polls campaign with Madurantakam rally

PM Modi is set to address a large gathering in Madurantakam at around 3 pm today

MJPTBCWREIS signs MoU with Nirmaan organisation

The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (MJPTBCWREIS) has entered into a Memora

Cruz Beckham Likes Instagram Reel Mocking Mom Victorias Alleged Inappropriate Dance At Brooklyns Wedding

Soon, netizens took notice of Cruz liking the video and called it out in the comments.

Zelenskyy questions NATO readiness on Greenland, asks who would respond if danger comes

Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty's epic exceeds expectations, give out best war film of the deacde

The makers of Border 2 are in sync with the sentiments of the audience, and thus, they delivered one of the best war dramas of this decade. A fil

Light rains, thunderstorm across parts of Delhi; rain likely in Punjab and Haryana

IMD has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by rain over Delhi and adjoining regions for the day due to an ongoing western disturbance

Prakash Raj Meets Sunitha Williams, Shares Over-The-Moon Memories At KLF

Prakash Raj could be seen posing for pictures while also enthusiastically showing his phone to Williams.

DRDO's long range anti-ship hypersonic missile to be showcased during Republic Day parade

The DRDO tableau will also be showcased at Bharat Parv, which will be hosted at the Red Fort from January 26 to 31

World Economic Forum 2026 LIVE: African President pitches business deals to Trumps son Eric

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, in his speech at the World Economic Forum said the first trilateral meeting between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia w

Shimla Gets First Snowfall of Season, Dry Spell Ends

The local met centre has forecasted heavy snowfall and rainfall. The Shimla administration has issues an advisory, asking people to not drive til

U.S. immigration officers detain five-year-old boy in Minnesota; child used as bait, say school official

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance met with Minneapolis leaders and said he heard the terrible story but later learnt the boy was only detained, not ar

Central Asias biggest state presses for balanced foreign policy & domestic reforms

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that diplomatic decisions carry long-term consequences and must be made with professionalism and

Blake Lively And Taylor Swifts Texts Exposed In Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios production company countersued Lively and her husband, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation

Rain In Delhi, Snowfall In Kashmir As North India Sees Weather Shift

Light to moderate rain was witnessed across several parts of Delhi, accompanied by rumbling thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, this morn

Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka passes Potapova test to reach fourth round; Alcaraz sets sights on last 16

Seemingly down and out at 4-0 in the second set, the world number 55 broke Sabalenka three times and nudged ahead to 6-5, forcing the Belarusian

Elon Musk's Grok created three million sexualised images, research says

Grok generated an estimated three million sexualised images of women and children in a matter of days, researchers said

His Vision For Maharashtra Inspires Us: PM Modi's tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray

PM Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary, stating that his vision for Maharashtra's progr

Frieren Season 2 Episode 2 release time, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, Episode 1 recap

Frieren Season 2 Episode 2 release time, what to expect and how to watch details the next chapter of the anime. The episode introduces the Hero o

The night the dreamfoxes came

Koel was determined to stop her baby sister from whimpering and crying in her sleep. To do that, she had to step into a dream.

Happy Basant Panchami 2026: 50+ wishes, images, quotes to share on Whatsapp, Insta, Facebook on Saraswati Puja

Basant Panchmi Wishes 2026: Basant Panchami marks fresh beginnings across India, with a focus on learning and knowledge. Celebrated on the fifth

Pentagon contractor charged in leak linked to Washington Post reporter search

Washington: A Pentagon contractor was indicted Thursday, January 22, on charges that he illegally removed and shared classified national defence

Himachal Pradesh on snowfall alert: Manali may freeze at 0 degrees today. Check what IMD has predicted for Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti

Himachal Pradesh snowfall: Heavy rain and snowfall has been predicted for Himachal Pradesh today by the IMD. Manali may freeze at 0 degrees today

National Girl Child Day: Renewing Push for Equality and Empowerment

National Girl Child Day highlights the need to address issues like gender bias, female foeticide, child marriage, poor nutrition, health disparit

Delhi Private Schools To Announce Nursery Admission List For 2026-27

Private unaided schools in Delhi publish nursery admission list for 1.25 lakh candidates for 2026-27, with grievance and transparency measures in

Elon Musk makes Davos debut with promise of robots for all

Elon Musk sees his humanoid robots hitting the market next year, one of several optimistic forecasts by the US tech mogul

Timothe Chalamet Makes History With 2026 Oscar Nomination

While the final Oscar voting is set to take place from February 26 to March 5, 2026, the 98th Oscars will be held on March 15.

Gangster Ravi Pujara Arrested In 2018 Remo D'Souza Extortion Case

Gangster Ravi Pujari has been arrested in a 2018 extortion case involving Bollywood choreographer Remo D'Souza and his wife Lizelle D'Souza.

Donald Trump revokes Canadas invitation to join Board of Peace

Last week, the Canadian Prime Ministers office said Carney had been invited to serve on the board and planned to accept

Gurpatwant Singh Pannu booked by Delhi Police for Republic Day threats

Delhi Police's Special Cell has filed an FIR against SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This action follo

Techie, student die in road accident in Telanganas Alair

Hyderabad: Two individuals were killed in an accident after a car allegedly rammed their bike in Telanganas Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Janua

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose

Netajis Contribution to Indias Freedom Remembered on Birth Anniversary

Trump to visit China in April; Xi to travel US at year-end as Bessent forecasts 4 meetings in 2026

President Donald Trump announced plans to visit China in April, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expected in the U.S. by late 2026. This follows

UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian nationals to India who are set be released

On November 27 last year, the UAE President, in an official order shared on his website, mentioned that 2937 inmates had been released ahead of E

Basant Panchami Puja Begins at Bhojshala in Dhar Under Tight Security

Supreme Court Orders Time-Sharing at Bhojshala; 8,000 Security Personnel Deployed to Ensure Peace

What were they supposed to do if?: VP Vance defends ICE arresting 5-yr-old child in Minnesota

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: We know the reward is peace on earth, goodwill toward men, but we cannot

Queen Elizabeth II served as Britain's longest-reigning monarch for over 70 years. Her reign saw significant global transformations and she remai

Oscar Snubs And Surprises: Paul Mescal, Ariana Grande Miss Out

Ariana Grande and Wicked: For Good Wicked got a staggering 10 nominations last year , and yet its much darker sequel, Wicked: For Good, ended up

India rejects Donald Trump's invitation? PM Modi remains absent as US President inaugurates Board of Peace; Pak PM Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir attends

U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated 'Board of Peace' on Thursday, January 22 at the event as the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Trump Says Board of Peace Will Be Good Thing for UN

US President says the UN has not lived up to its potential and believes the new initiative could bolster global conflict resolution efforts.

Census 2027: Govt lists 33 questions for houselisting from April 1

New Delhi: The government on Thursday notified 33 questions that will be put to citizens during the first phase of the Census houselisting and h