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Spain train tragedy: 21 dead as derailed high-speed train hits oncoming service

The tail end of an evening train between Malaga and Madrid with some 300 passengers went off the rails near Cordoba at 7:45 pm local time and sla

Slight Respite From Cold Conditions In Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 19: There was some respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir as minimum temperatures across the valley rose by a couple of degre

54 inspectors of Hyderabad police transferred

Hyderabad: The Police Establishment Board of Hyderabad City Police ordered the transfer and posting of 54 Inspectors of Police with immediate eff

Delhi Republic Day restrictions 2026: routes to avoid, diversions and road closures

Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory on 17th, 19th, 20th, and 21st of January due to Republic Day Parade rehearsals on Kartavya Pa

China meets 5 per cent growth target in 2025 as exports offset domestic slowdown

That was the slowest quarterly growth since late 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy, the world`s second largest, grew at a 4.8 per c

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Silver Prices Breach Rs 3 Lakh-Per-Kg Mark In Futures Trade Amid Strong Global Cues

New Delhi, Jan 19: Silver prices surged on Monday to breach the record Rs 3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade for the first time, riding on stron

The Raja Saab box office collection day 10: Prabhas film crashes in second weekend, fails to cross Rs 150 crore in India

During its second weekend, the horror comedy The Raja Saab was expected to pick up and gain momentum. However, the Maruthi directorial has crashe

Clash between rival party workers in Thane's Bhiwandi town; 2 cops among 6 injured

Videos circulating on social media showed people throwing stones and police intervening to disperse the crowd

I will return to Iran, says exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi amid unrest

Pahlavi said a future democratic Iran would abandon its nuclear military ambitions, end support for terrorist groups, normalize relations with th

Vijay Varma shares selfie with a Golden Toilet at Amitabh Bachchans house

Mumbai: Actor Vijay Varma took a trip down memory lane on Sunday as he revisited the year of 2016 where he took a picture of the Golden toilet at

Kerala: Elderly couple stabbed to death, grandson injured in Palakkad

The accused, Muhammad Rafi of Ponnani, the couple`s son-in-law and the child`s father, is absconding and police have launched a search to nab him

Trump says it will be done on getting Russian threat away from Greenland

NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that you have to get Russian threat away from Greenland. Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to d

Silver prices breach 3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade amid strong global cues

Analysts said that upbeat industrial demand and a weak U.S. dollar lent further support to the white metal, which has been outperforming gold in

How EON Space Labs is advancing Indias spacetech sovereignty push with in-house imaging payloads

Hyderabad spacetech startup EON Space Labs is building state-of-the-art electro-optical and infrared imagers to reduce Indias dependence on impor

Telangana CM inaugurates renovated shrine of Medaram tribal goddesses

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday inaugurated the renovated shrine of tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma at Medaram in Mulu

Rupee gains 12 paise to 90.66 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.68 and gained further to trade at 90.66 against the greenback, registering a gain of 12

Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion to be fast-tracked as cabinet approves funds

Hyderabad: The expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail will gain speed as the Telangana cabinet, in its meeting held on Sunday, January 18, at Meda

Davos Under Lockdown as World Economic Forum Opens Today

Even before the official opening, visitors arriving by train are greeted by flight-defence cannons from the Swiss Army, signalling that the Alpin

Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.69 points to 83,249.66 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 124.60 points to 25,573.40

European countries back Denmark in Greenland amid Trump dispute; UK sends 1 soldier, Norway 2, Finland 2

Greenland has become a new point of tension between the US and Europe as European nations back Denmark against President Donald Trump's acquisiti

A chair, a stare, and an awkwardly waiting employee: Viral video captures office canteen lunch hour chaos

Office canteen lunch hours are often a test of patience due to long queues and a shortage of seating. A viral video captured the relatable strugg

Trump invites PM Modi to join Gaza Board of Peace amid India-US trade strain; Pak also on list

J&K braces for widespread rain and snow after prolonged dry spell

According to the IMD, higher reaches of the Chenab Valley, the Pir Panjal range and parts of south Kashmir could receive moderate to heavy rain o

Amit Shah hails NDRF as pillar of trust on Raising Day

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended best wishes to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel on their Raising

A Look At Prince Harry's Legal Battles With British Newspapers

Prince Harry is to return to London this week for the trial into his claims that a UK newspaper group unlawfully gathered information, in the roy

Louvre museum heist probe: What we know

Thieves in October broke into the French capital's world-famous Louvre museum in broad daylight, escaping in under eight minutes with jewellery w

CBK Cracks Down On Welfare Fraud; PHE Employee Chargesheeted For Illegally Availing Migrant Relief

Srinagar, Jan 19: In a major action against misuse of government welfare schemes, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K ha

Indias automobile exports surge 24 per cent in 2025, cross 63 lakh units

Indias automobile exports rose 24 percent in 2025 to 63.25 lakh units, driven by strong demand for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercia

Woman Found Tied Inside Plastic Bag In Jammus Rajouri; Police Launch Probe

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 19: A 45-year-old woman was found tied with a rope inside a plastic bag in Rajouri district, police said. The woman, Azeem Akh

Pak says Trump invited PM Sharif to join Board of Peace for Gaza

Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for G

Centres irresponsible handling of Manipur affected economy, security: Congress

Imphal: The Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP-led Centre has handled Manipur irresponsibly during the last five years, and it affected the

Search Ops Resume To Hunt Down Terrorists In J&Ks Kishtwar

JAMMU, Jan 19: After a night-long halt, security forces resumed their search operation on Monday to track down terrorists believed to be hiding i

Air quality turns severe in Delhi as AQI crosses 400

According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ITO area was recorded at 434, pl

Nepal polls: New-gen candidates challenge old guard Oli for top post

Nepal's election campaign is intensifying. Three parties have named their prime ministerial candidates. The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Mar

India to reach upper middle-income status by 2030: SBI research

New Delhi: India is set to touch $4,000 per capita income in another four years, in 2030, to transition to an upper middle income country and joi

Chemco Group Commissions Rs. 125 Crore rPET Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling Facility in Gujarat

Chemco Group , one of India’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers, has commissioned a state-of-the-art food-grade rPET recycling facili

Rupee gains 12 paise to 90.66 against U.S. dollar

Persistent outflow of foreign funds from domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices overseas amid a volatile geopolitical situation kept

WEF 2026: Look forward to meaningful discussions, agreements, Assam CM Sarma heads to Davos for annual summit

World Economic Forum 2026: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is heading to Davos for the key annual summit. He anticipates productive disc

Severe pollution in Delhi NCR as AQI surpasses 450

New Delhi: Air pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) have shattered previous records over the past few days, with the Air Quality

China's electricity use hits record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh

Rising demand for electricity in China has been driven in large part by high-tech industries

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 19, 2026: Full list of active codes and how to claim free rewards

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free items using redeem codes. These codes are released regularly. Players must use them quickly as they exp

'Yuvraj kept pleading for help': Noida techie clung on to car's roof till last breath, dialled his father, shared his location but still couldn't be saved

In a tragic incident, Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta died after he remained standing atop his partially submerged car for nearly two hours. He drowned

Revanth Reddy to leave for Davos today for WEF conference

The State will showcase the Telangana Rising 2047 Vision document, which aims to make the State a $3-trillion economy by 2047, as well as the Sta

PM Lauds NDRF for Their Professionalism and Resolve on Raising Day

PM acknowledged the global respect earned by the NDRF, calling its work a benchmark in disaster preparedness and response

Rising American star Michael Zheng could be forced to return Australian Open prize money - Heres why

American tennis player Michael Zheng's impressive Australian Open run faces a hurdle as US college rules limit prize money earnings to $10,000 an

Donald Trump invites PM Modi to Gaza Peace Board under new plan

US Ambassador Sergio Gor shared President Donald Trumps letter inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, pa

North Korea-linked hackers target Naver, Google ads to spread malware

Seoul: A North Korea-linked hacking group has recently conducted a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by abusing online advertising syst

Noida techie death: 90 minutes of cries, fog, and a deadly pit, how Yuvraj Mehta lost life as a helpless father stood a few feet away

A software engineer tragically died after his SUV plunged into a deep, water-filled pit in Greater Noida's Sector 150 on a foggy night. Despite d

Old Generation Should Retire, New Must Take Charge: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday pitched for the next generation taking important responsibilities and the old generation stepping aside wh

Bigg Boss Tamil 9 Crowns Divya Ganesh as Winner

The ninth season began on October 5, 2025, with 20 contestants entering the Bigg Boss house

Bail before conviction should be matter of right: Ex-CJI Chandrachud on Umar Khalids plea

Our law is based on a presumption, and that presumption is that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, he said

Iranian President warns strikes on Khamenei would lead to all-out war

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of all-out wa

Spain train accident: Two high-speed trains derail, smash into each other, killing at least 21

Chinas economy grows 5 pc in 2025 despite Trump tariffs

Hong Kong: Chinas economy expanded at a 5 per cent annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trumps tariffs. However, growth slowed t

Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff advances to second round despite serving struggles

Gauff has won two Grand Slam titles but has never gone past the semifinals at Melbourne Park. She was knocked out in the quarterfinals last year

Ram Gopal Varma Predicts Dhurandhar 2 to Be Biggest Multi-Starrer Movie Ever

The film is planned as a two-part franchise, with the sequel scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.

Syria government, Kurdish forces agree sweeping integration to end clashes

Syria-Kurdish deal: The terms of the deal appeared to be a major blow for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which ran a semi-autono

China's population falls for a fourth straight year

Chinas population fell for the fourth straight year in 2025, dropping by 3.39 million to 1.405 billion, faster than in 2024. Births fell to 7.92

Quote of the Day by King Charles: There's nothing like a jolly good disaster to get people to start doing something

King Charles III, then Prince Charles, remarked that disasters often spur action, reflecting frustration with slow, reactive systems. This commen

New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across US, Canada

Massachusetts: After a sharp uptick in flu cases in mid-December 2025, flu activity across the US and Canada remains high. Although cases are tre

Delhi: Rehearsals for 77th R-Day Parade Underway at Kartavya Path

European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the chief guests for the 7

Dense smog engulfs Delhi; AQI slips to 'severe' category at 418

Cold wave conditions, coupled with dense fog, also impacted air travel operations, with several flights delayed at Indira Gandhi International Ai

305 arrested for drunk driving in Hyderabad over the weekend

Hyderabad: As many as 305 people were arrested for drinking and driving in Hyderabad during a special drive over the weekend on January 16 and 17

Dense Smog Engulfs Delhi; AQI Slips to Severe Category at 418

Several other locations across the capital also witnessed alarmingly high pollution levels.

Rajasthan District Collector's 'No Salary' Vow Till Poor Enrolled In Schemes

There are around 30,000 people in the Rajsamand district who fall under the poor category.

CEO Of Iran's 2nd Largest Telecom Firm Fired For Failing To Block Internet

In an unprecedented move, Iran cut off all communications on January 8 without warning, as calls intensified for anti-government protests, initia

Gupt Navratri 2026 January: Dates, rituals, shubh muhurats, mantras to please Maa Durga in nine days

Magha Gupt Navratri, a secretive Hindu festival dedicated to Maa Durga, commences on January 19, 2026. This nine-day observance emphasises silent

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth I: 'The past can not be cured.' Thoughtful quotes by Queen of England

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth I focuses on the line, The past can not be cured. The quote reflects history, leadership, and responsibility.

Top 12 Billionaires Have More Wealth Than Poorest Half: Oxfam Report

US President Donald Trump's policies in particular spurred the fortunes of the ultra-rich, which jumped 16.2 percent in the first year of his sec

European Film Awards 2026: Sentimental Value Sweeps Top Honours, Check Full Winners List Here

Joachim Trier's 'The Sentimental Value' won best film, as well as best director and twin acting honours for Stellan Skarsgard and Renate Reinsve.

CM Revanth Opens Renovated Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Gaddelu

The Chief Minister, accompanied by his family, offered special prayers to Sammakka and Saralamma at Medaram.

Union Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Check what India Inc expects from Sitharaman & Co as we head closer to Feb 1

Paresh Rawal reacts to AR Rahman's controversy: After Oscar-winning musician's clarification on 'communal' remark, here's what the 'Phir Hera Pheri' actor said

Music composer AR Rahman has issued a clarification after he claimed possible instances of 'communal discrimination' for the last few years in Bo

'Return ICE to sender': Minneapolis postal workers demand end to raids on their premises

Can the Chinese government arrest its ageing problem? | Explained

Why did Chinese President Xi Jinping abolish the one-child policy in 2016? Why has Beijing increased its age of retirement? What are some of the

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Soft matter: the unusual yet persistent physics inside your bathroom cabinet

Every morning, as you use either your toothpaste or shampoo, you engage with soft matter, materials that flow like liquids under force but hold t

Ukraine's top commander says Russia plans big boost in drone production

Ukraine has rapidly developed its capacity to produce drones since Russia launched its invasion of its smaller neighbour in February 2022 and is

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of 'Peace for Gaza', as India and others invited

At least eight more countries have been invited to join President Trump's new Board of Peace, intended to oversee Gaza's next steps and potential

Delhi records 'most polluted January day' in two years, temperatures drop to 5C, IMD predicts heavy rainfall

On Monday, Delhi is expected to experience a minimum temperature ranging between 7-9C, while the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 24

Death Toll Rises to 6 in Fire at a Shopping Plaza in Karachi

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the deaths and ordered authorities to use all available resources to prevent further losses

NATO chief confirms talks with US President Donald Trump over Greenland, to meet this week in Davos

NATO chief Mark Rutte spoke with US President Donald Trump on Arctic and Greenland security as Washington threatened tariffs on several European

Operation Trashi-I: Gunfight breaks out in J&Ks Kishtwar; 8 Army personnel injured

A fierce gun battle in Kishtwar's remote forests left eight Army personnel injured on Sunday. Security forces engaged two to three suspected fore

China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens

The world's second-largest economy showed remarkable resilience in 2025, helped by smaller-than-expected U.S. tariff hikes and exporters' push to

Trump Invites PM Modi To 'Board Of Peace' For Gaza. What Is It

US President Donald Trump has invited India to join his so-called Board of Peace initiative, which is aimed at resolving global conflicts, beginn

Exploring The Viral 2016 Trend Where Users Share Photos From Ten Years Ago

This trend shows that social media connects people through shared memories and rekindles the spirit of a decade-old year.

When rescue workers fumbled, delivery agent entered water-filled pit to help Greater Noida techie

Police rejected allegations of negligence saying fire department teams made efforts to save the youth and deployed a crane, ladder, makeshift boa

Revanth Reddy attacks BJP over SIR, calls for united fight to save democracy

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, January 18, criticised the BJP, alleging that the party posed a threat to democrac

Maryam Nawaz Sharif faces backlash on Pakistani social media for her outfit choice on son's second marriage, netizens call her 'self-obsessed, pathetic'

Maryam Nawaz is facing the backlash of social media users in Pakistan for her outfit choice at her son Junaid Safdar's second marriage. Netizens