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Venezuela Announces Amnesty Bill for Political Prisoners

Rodrguez also announced the shutdown of Helicoide, a prison in Caracas where torture and other human rights abuses have been repeatedly documente

BRS fields Galwan martyr Santosh Babus mother in Suryapet poll

Hyderabad: B Manjula, mother of Colonel Santosh Babu, who was martyred in the Galwan Valley clash with China, filed her nomination on Friday, Jan

Miscreants Open Fire Near SBI Main Branch in Hyderabads Koti, 6 Lakh Looted

Unidentified assailants allegedly fired gunshots near the SBI main branch ATM on Bank Street before escaping with cash.

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful

The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including emails, photos, and videos, revealing

State senator says missing fishing boat was carrying 7 people when it sank off Massachusetts

The Coast Guard said it tried unsuccessfully to contact the vessel and then launched a search that included an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew, a s

Precious metals melt as $ flexes, world markets action heats up

Friday witnessed a steep drop in the prices of gold and silver, primarily spurred by the strengthening US dollar and a liquidation of yen carry t

Journalist Don Lemon charged in anti-ICE Church protest

Journalist Don Lemon was released from custody Friday, January 30, after he was arrested and hit with federal civil rights charges over his cover

Farmer arrested for possessing country-made guns in Salem

China factory activity loses steam in January

China's factory activity slowed in January, official data showed Saturday, missing forecasts after a brief rise into positive territory at the en

Sunetra Pawar reaches Mumbai, all set to become state's first woman Deputy CM

Sunetra Pawar is set to become Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. She reached Mumbai on Saturday. The NCP legislature wing will elect her as le

US Approves Arms Sales To Israel Worth $6.67 Billion And To Saudi Worth $9 Billion

The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.

'Will not stop now': Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon vows to fight after arrest over Minnesota protest charge

32 students fall ill due to food poisoning at BC girls hostel in Wanaparthy

Hyderabad: As many as 32 students were taken ill due to suspected food poisoning at the BC Intermediate Girls Hostel in Kothakota of Wanaparthy d

Venezuela Opens Up Oil Sector: What Now?

Parliament on Thursday approved a reform of Venezuela's Hydrocarbons Law, tightened under socialist ex-leader Hugo Chavez in 2006 to entrench sta

Schitt's Creek and Home Alone Star Catherine O'Hara Dies Aged 71

OHara died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to a statement from her representatives at Creative Artists Agency.

Pakistan Feel Insulted Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026. Reason Is Not India

The growing trend of visiting teams from SENA countries leaving out key players for series in Pakistan has raised concerns in the Pakistani crick

Venezuela slams U.S. punitive measures against ally Cuba

Venezuela vowed solidarity with the Cuban people deprived of Venezuelan oil now under U.S. control, and urged collective action by the internatio

Government Teacher Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Class 1 Girl In Madhya Pradesh

A teacher posted in a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh district was arrested for an alleged sexual assault of a minor girl, a poli

Delhi Records Second-Best Air Quality Month Since 2022

The air quality in Delhi has shown slight deterioration this January compared to last year, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) till January

Phone tapping: SIT rejects KCRs Yerravalli plea, asks to appear in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The SIT probing allegations of phone tapping during the previous BRS regime in Telangana on Friday declined the former chief miniser K

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned trip to Epstein's island

Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trumps commerce secretary, planned a visit to Jeffrey Epsteins private island in December 2012, documents releas

NCs MP Ramzan meets Palestinian Minister in Delhi, expresses solidarity

The NC spokesman said Dr. Aghabekian on January 29 briefed the attendees on the current political developments and the prevailing ground and huma

Three missing Quebec girls rescued in Richmond Hill, Toronto man and teen charged with human trafficking, police warn of potential additional victims

Three teenage girls from Quebec have been rescued from a Richmond Hill home. Police acted on intelligence suggesting they were victims of sexual

Rival TTFI factions pull in different directions

In her AGM notice dated January 6, Ms. Ahlawat cited the secretary-generals inaction as the reason for convening the meeting herself.

Bridgerton Season 4 Arrives on OTT

It is premiering on January 29 and February 26, 2026, respectively.

Indias role in shaping global thinking on patient safety highlighted at Apollo Hospitals International Health Dialogue 2026

The international conference brought together doctors, policymakers, digital health professionals and experts to discuss ways to build safer and

Challenges stacked against Sunetra Pawar, who will take charge in a turbulent political scenario, amid a flux in two parties

For the NCP, it is now a battle for survival, where the legislators and cadres will not find any other face acceptable as a leadership option

To Ensure Ajit Pawar's Vision Is Fulfilled, I Will Oversee Budget: D Fadnavis

In the wake of the sudden vacuum created by the passing of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday moved to

25 killed in Nigeria's Deadliest Reported Islamist Attack Since US Xmas Strikes

The victims were labourers who had travelled to Sabon Gari town in northeastern Nigeria's Borno State to work at a construction site

Nvidia's Plan To Invest Up To $100 Billion In OpenAI Has Stalled: Report

The United States said Friday it had approved a $3.8 billion sale to Israel of 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, as a fragile c

Trump nominates government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Donald Trump has nominated Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Trump has previously accused the agency of und

18th annual My City Traffic Police Day celebrated

The truth about Pawars dadagiri

The late deputy chief ministers perceived rudeness was understood by those who worked closely with him as behaviour arising from impatience with

US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

The Trump administration has approved new arms sales worth $6.67 billion to Israel and $9 billion to Saudi Arabia, the US State Department said,

PDPs Parra introduces J&K Reconciliation, Trauma Healing and Dignity Bill in Assembly

According to the Bill, J&K has witnessed prolonged violence, armed conflict, terrorism and political instability, resulting in widespread psychol

Auqaf listing must for waqf tribunal to entertain claim: SC

Congestion-free city roads is a basic expectation

Sawant Road, Veera Desai Road, and Duttaji Salvi Road, which routinely witnessed severe traffic snarls, were freed of illegal hawkers, abandoned

US Clears Nearly $4 Billion To Sell 30 Apache Helicopters To Israel

The United States said Friday it had approved a $3.8 billion sale to Israel of 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, as a fragile c

Notable names in newly released Epstein file dump

The newly released Epstein files mention high-profile figures, including Trump, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson, amid unverified allegations and

Brian Thompson murder case: Federal Judge holds death penalty of Luigi Mangione

US to Add 65,000 Seasonal H-2B Guest Worker Visas for 2026

The move roughly doubles the 66,000 visas available each year to businesses such as construction, hospitality, landscaping and seafood processing

Thousands Rally In Minneapolis Over Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The United States on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and several other officials, citing Tehran's viol

UN says it could have zero cash by July as US withholds dues

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned member states that the United Nations faces an imminent financial collapse due to unpaid dues

Thousands Without Power as Arctic Cold and Snowstorms Threaten US

More than 230,000 homes and businesses were without electricity Friday, with the vast majority of those outages in Mississippi and Tennessee

Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion

The Apache helicopters, which will be equipped with rocket launchers and advanced targeting gear, are the biggest part of the total package, comi

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq drops today amid silver and gold price crash - here's how US stock market performed in January

S&P 500 Dow Nasdaq January performance: US stocks ended lower Friday, with tech shares under pressure. Investors reacted positively to President

Morning Digest: Sunetra Pawar likely to be sworn in as Maharashtras first woman Dy CM; Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils, and more

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How Nutrify Today is using AI in nutraceuticals to build transparent supply chains

The Bengaluru-based deeptech startup has built an AI platform that helps branded formulation companies move from idea to commercialisation in rec

Trump Says Iran Open to Talks as US Weighs Military Options

Trump has recently been briefed on a broader and more aggressive range of possible military actions targeting Iran

Epstein files released: Emails expose how Jeffrey Epstein connected Steve Tisch with young women in 2013

Jeffrey Epstein Steve Tisch emails: Newly revealed Epstein Files expose Jeffrey Epstein's role as a facilitator for New York Giants co-owner Stev

Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils

The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city

Euro zone trumps growth forecast in tariffying times

The Euro zone economy showed surprising strength at the end of last year. Growth exceeded expectations, defying trade tensions. Countries like Sp

Rajasthan Assembly witnesses heated exchanges over SIR irregularities issue

When the House reassembled, Mr. Jully requested that a half-hour discussion on the allegations of SIR irregularities be allowed in the light of a

NGT asks authorities to fix falling native fish population in Yamuna

The Principal Bench of the NGT, comprising Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member A. Senthil Vel, also directed authorities to control

2026 UGC equity rules: Cracks on campus

Students from the general category or upper castes believe that the UGCs 2026 regulations, introduced mainly to address caste discrimination on c

More Than 200 Killed In Coltan Mine Collapse In Congo

More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyis

Indian-origin printing firm boss convicted of COVID loan fraud in U.K.

Prashant Jobanputra is said to have fraudulently declared on the second application that this was the only Bounce Back Loan he had applied for.

NHPC organises awareness programme on Data Privacy Day 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: With the aim of promoting awareness about the importance of data protection and privacy, an awareness prog

AM Kia unveils all-new Badass Seltos in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 30: Marking a significant expansion of Kias footprint in the region, AM Group inaugurated the AM Kia Showro

Venezuela Slams US Punitive Measures Against Ally Cuba

Venezuela, whose president was recently toppled in a US military operation, on Friday slammed Washington's punitive measures against its struggli

End red tape to revive J&K industry: FCIK

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today said that industrial growth in J&K cannot

BJP MLA confronts U.P. Minister over delayed water projects in Mahoba, video went viral

After the video of the incident went viral, the Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav targeted the BJP government, alleging that BJP mini

Union Minister presents second best Republic Day tableau award to J&K official

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, today presented the second best tableau award to Bri

Basits ton, Udhays fifty lift J&K to 227

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Jammu, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir posted a fighting total of 227 runs in their first innings against Jharkhand on D

Indian-origin drug dealer using indianocean handle jailed for 20 years in UK

LONDON, Jan 30: An Indian-origin drug dealer has been jailed for 20 years by a court in north-west England for plotting a range of firearms and d

Olivia, Peers repeat as Australian Open mixed doubles champions

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first team to win consecutive Aust

V-P, PM pay tributes to Gandhi on death anniversary

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, saying his call for swadeshi

Pundhirs 165 powers J&K to strong position

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Talented Shubham Singh Pundhir delivered a sensational innings of 165 runs off 311 balls, guiding J

PM Modi speaks to Venezuelas acting President Rodriguez

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday. This was the first time the tw

52 terrorists killed across three provinces of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 : Pakistans security forces killed 52 terrorists, mostly belonging to the Taliban, in separate operations across three province

Day-2: Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme focuses on Youth Empowerment

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: The Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme, organised by MY Bharat Jammu under the Ministry of Youth Affairs

BJP to fight Assam polls on twin planks of development, secure state

GUWAHATI, Jan 30 : In a bid to win the Assam Assembly elections for the third time in a row, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday advised the

US issues security alert, asks Americans to remain vigilant and avoid crowds in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jan 30: The US on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as politi

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today chaired a joint security review

Nepal remembers martyrs who sacrificed life for democracy and freedom

KATHMANDU, Jan 30 : Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday urged all political parties and the general public to dedicate their efforts towa

Gold-to-silver ratio hits new low today: Why silver is outperforming gold despite biggest drop in years

Gold silver prices: Silver's dramatic surge has pushed the gold-to-silver ratio to multi-year lows, significantly outperforming gold. This shift

AI171 crash probe: AAIB assessing various aspects; nothing has been ruled out, says source

According to a report on January 30, the probe might be leaning towards deliberate pilot action as the probable cause for the accident

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final after epic semifinal wins

MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Australian Open final after each came through epic, momentum-swinging, five

Drone spotted along IB in Samba

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: A drone, suspected to have originated in Pakistan, briefly hovered over Indian territory along the Interna

Wildlife Protection Division organises a workshop on HumanWildlife Conflict Management

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended a one-day w

India U-19 team interacts with Tendulkar ahead of Pak clash in World Cup

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tend

Rana meets public delegations, directs time-bound redressal of grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environmemt and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today met vari

Govt blocks Wingo App for fraud

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The Government has blocked the Wingo App for allegedly sending fraudulent SMSes from users phones using them as mules to alleg

Sat Sharma raises sports infrastructure issue in RS

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Demonstrating his unwavering commitment towards public welfare and a future-ready Jammu & Kashmir, BJP

European Unions Bet on India

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke in a celebratory tone of India and ad

Altaf Bukhari, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, President, J&K Apni Party called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. M

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US market drop explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US stocks closed lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trumps Fed

Drug-peddler held with 10 gm charas, cash

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 30: The police arrested a drug-peddler and recovered some quanity of charas and cash from his possession in

Sunetra seen as ideal choice as she could provide a smooth transition

Bar Council Polls Peaceful, Counting Feb. 10

According to Bar Council officials, around 75 per cent of registered advocates cast their votes, reflecting strong participation in the electoral