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Parents in panic as Indian Embassy urges students to leave Iran amid escalating crisis

Dhanushs next Tamil film titled Kara, to be directed by Vignesh Raja

Directed by Por Thozhil filmmaker Vignesh Raja, the film will be produced by Ishari K Ganesh under the Vels Film International banner, with music

Two sports trainees found dead in hostel in Kerala

The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained; police will record statements from other sportspersons in the hostel, their trainers and rela

Night Temperatures Go Up In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Jan 15: Temperatures in Kashmir went up slightly remained well below the freezing point, officials here said on Thursday. Srinagar reco

India strengthened democracy through people-centric policies, welfare-focussed laws: Birla

New Delhi, Jan 15: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership is giving decisive resolutions to global

Want to affix your nameplate: Kharge to PM on Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment in Varanasi

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the redevelopment of th

India Turned Its Diversity Into Strength Of Its Democracy: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Jan 15: India has turned diversity into the strength of its democracy and shown the world that democratic institutions and processes g

Budget 2026 key priorities: Skilling youth for an AI-ready future

Union Budget 2026: India, with about 65% of its population under 35, faces the twin challenge and opportunity of preparing nearly 950 million you

Watch: Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, urges citizens to participate

Jana Nayagan: Supreme Court asks makers to go to High Court regarding censor board nod

Supreme Court asks Madras High Court to decide plea on January 20

Castle APP Free Download Latest Version (For Android) 2026

Castle App provides free, high-speed HD streaming of movies, live sports, and international shows for Android with offline viewing capabilities.

6 best natural pre-workout drinks for daily gym-goers

Reason behind common habit, according to psychologist

Nail biting and skin picking are not just mindless reflexes, they are survival mechanisms, according to psychological analysis of our daily habit

Syed Asif Ali: Crafting Verified Digital Identities in the AI Era

?The Founder of Point Media and Pointika is interviewed one-on-one.

Air India Cancels US Flights, Europe Services Delayed After Iran Airspace Closure

New Delhi, Jan 15: Air India on Thursday cancelled at least three flights to the United States and announced possible delays on some Europe-bound

Want to affix your nameplate: Congress chief Kharge to PM Modi on Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demolishing historical heritage at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat unde

India strengthened democracy through people-centric policies, welfare-focussed laws, Om Birla says

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in addressing global challenges. He spoke at the Commonwealth Sp

On Makar Sankranti, PM Modi feeds dwarf cows at his residence. All about world's cutest, smallest cattle breed gaining attention online

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued with his ritual and fed cows at his Lok Kalyan Marg residen

Yogi Adityanath offers sacred khichdi at Gorakhnath temple on Makar Sankranti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the sacred Makar Sankranti rituals. He offered Khichdi to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath a

USA U19 vs IND U19 Live Streaming: Predicted playing XI, pitch report, weather forecast, match time, and other deatils

USA U19 vs IND U19 playing 11: India faces USA in its opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Thursday. India, the most successful team in

Two cases filed after Puranapul temple vandalism, violence

Hyderabad: The Kamatipura police booked two cases pertaining to the vandalism at a temple in Puranapul and the subsequent violent incidents that

Iran shuts down airspace, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet International flights rerouted, several cancelled, delayed

Major Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet on Thursday informed of rerouting some of their international flights as Iran shut down its

Trump set to meet Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduros successor

The meeting comes as Mr. Trump and his top advisers have signaled their willingness to work with acting President Delcy Rodrguez

Mehbooba Mufti Wants Centres Intervention For Safe Return Of Students From Iran

Srinagar, Jan 15: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday sought the Union governments intervention for the safe return of students, including Kashm

Supreme Court refused to entertain 'Jana Nayagan' producer's plea against HC order on censor board clearance

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a plea regarding the film 'Jana Nayagan'. The Madras High Court had previously stayed an order for censor

Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Kharge

On Indian Army Day, we bow in reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families, says Congress chief Mall

Prestige Estates Q3 sales bookings rise 39% to 4,184 cr

Sales volume stands at 2.99 million sq ft in Q3, while cumulative sales volume for first nine months of FY26 reaches 16.95 million sq ft

China signals reset with Canada as Carney begins Beijing visit

The visit follows a tentative thaw after years of strained relations marked by tariff disputes, including Chinese retaliation over Canadas curbs

God of War: Ryan Hurst to play Kratos in series adaptation of the popular video game

Based on PlayStations massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the show has received a two-season order

Another crane collapses in Thailand killing 2 people, police say

A crane involved in the construction of an elevated highway fell onto the road beneath, in Samut Sakhon province near the capital, Bangkok.

Trump reverses nutrition rules, restores whole milk in schools; slaps 25% tariff on select semiconductor imports

US President Donald Trump has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing school nutrition rules to allow whole milk back in US cafeter

'If you want progress, clean air in Mumbai, take responsibility': Hema Malini urges Mumbaikars to vote

A senior citizen raised concerns over chaos and delays at a polling booth during the Maharashtra local body elections, voicing his frustration di

Delhi-NCR shivers as cold wave intensifies; AQI 'very poor' in several areas

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of cold wave conditions and persistent fog, with temperatures dipping as l

US shuts down visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indian netizens take a dig, says, 'par vo noble peace prize...dhoka...'

The United States of America has freezes the immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, Brazil, Iran, Iraq and Nigeria, in an

Actor Timothy Busfield Held Without Bond on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Emmy winner faces allegations from set of New Mexico TV series

Joint Search Ops Launched in Kathua, Billawar After Suspected Movement

Kathua, Jan 15: Joint search operations were launched by the police, Army and CRPF in different areas of Kathua district following reports of sus

US lawmakers urge Trump admin to exempt doctors from H-1B fee

Lawmakers highlighted severe shortages in physicians, nurses, pediatric specialists, and other healthcare workers, citing data projecting the nee

Sudeep Singh Highlights FCIs Contribution to Food Security: From Procurement to Public Distribution

Indias journey towards food security has been shaped by two defining milestones: The Green Revolution and the establishment of the Food Corporati

PWD Directs Upload Of Offline RTI Applications On Online Portal

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Public Works (R&B) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all Central Public Information Officers to stri

Indian stock markets remain closed for Maharashtra civic elections

The decision follows the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 15 to ensure the smooth conduct of elections in 29 m

How to Calculate SIP Returns Before You Start Investing

Systematic investing is one of the most effective ways to build a secure financial future. Systematic Investment Plan or SIP helps new investors

Mumbai civic polls: Akshay Kumar, Sanya Malhotra cast vote

Mumbai: Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar, Sanya Malhotra and other celebrities stepped out early to vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (

Ladakh Administration Freezes Administrative Boundaries Till Census 2027

LEH, Jan 15: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered the freezing of boundaries of districts, tehsils, municipalities, towns,

Domestic coal production accelerates 3.6% in December, although year-to-date production slips marginally

Although, overall coal dispatch decelerated in December primarily led by a lower offtake to the power sector.

Selection Grade Granted To Private Secretary In J&K Secretariat

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the grant of Selection Grade (Non-functional) in Level-10A to Mohammad R

Hyderabad woman, B Tech holder, tries to snatch chain to help debt-hit husband

Hyderabad: A 23-year-old woman, a B Tech degree holder, attempted to snatch a gold chain from an elderly woman on Monday, January 12, in Hyderaba

Rio Zoo Cools Animals With Popsicles as Heatwave Scorches City

Frozen treats help jaguars, monkeys beat extreme summer temperatures

Maha local polls: Technical glitches affect polling at several places; Minister goes booth hunting for one hour

Similar problems were reported across cities including Mumbai, Solapur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, causing long delay

Vulture Safe Zones to Be Set Up in Tamil Nadu, Forest Department Tells Madras HC

The committee has been instructed to map vulture nesting and habitat sites and monitor carcass hotspots.

T20 World Cup on back-burner for few more days: Ten Doeschate

Strategy (wise), I can't see anything that we've had to skirt around in terms of prepping for the (T20) World Cup. We are fully focused on this s

T20 World Cup talks delayed for few more days: Ten Doeschate

India's focus remains on the current ODI series against New Zealand. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate states the T20 World Cup is still distant

Google Launches Personal Intelligence Feature in Gemini App

New beta lets users securely link Google apps for personalised AI replies

Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Mallikarjun Kharge

On Army Day, Congress leaders praised the Indian Army. They highlighted the soldiers' courage and sacrifice in protecting the nation's borders. T

Watch | Moving on: On Indias Consumer Price Index and a new base year

India is getting rid of an outdated dataset for measuring inflation.

Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter launched in India: Check price, battery, specifications, features and other key deatils

Bajaj Auto has launched the new Chetak C250i, India's most affordable electric scooter at Rs 91,399. This entry-level model features a 2.5kWh bat

At 2.9C, Delhi records its coldest morning this season

The minimum temperature recorded at Palam was its lowest since 2010

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PM Modi inaugurates 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding officers of the Commonwealth; here's all you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2026 Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in New Delhi. The event, atte

India's chemical sector facing risk from China overcapacity, high crude prices and weak global demand: Nuvama

India's chemical industry faces significant challenges. China's excess production depresses global prices. High crude oil costs increase raw mate

Euphoria season 3 trailer: Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney return in HBOs high-voltage drama

The new season will take place five years after the events that unfolded last time

Scientist Wins Environment Nobel for Shedding Light on Hidden Fungal Networks

Biologist Toby Kiers wins the Tyler Prize for bringing the hidden world of mycorrhizal networks into focus.

LG To Take Salute At Main Republic Day Function In Jammu; CM To Be Chief Guest

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has finalised arrangements for the celebration of Republic Day2026, with the Lieutenant Govern

Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

MANILA, Philippines, January 15, 2026 (AP) Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision o

PM Modi inaugurates 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference

Ketamine Use Is Leading To Bladder Issues In Young Adults: Expert

Ketamine abuse is rising among young adults, causing severe bladder damage, pain, and lasting health risks.

2 Girls Found Hanging At Sports Authority Of India Hostel In Kerala's Kollam

Two sports trainees were found hanging in a room at a Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel in Kerala's Kollam on Thursday, police said.

Joint Search Operations Launched In Kathua, Billawar Areas After Suspected Movement

Kathua, Jan 15: Deputy Inspector General of Police, JSK Range, Shiv Kumar led a joint search operation with the Army and CRPF in different areas

UGC NET December 2025 Provisional Answer Keys Out, Objection Window Open Till Jan 17

UGC NET December 2025 provisional answer keys are now available. Candidates may raise objections by January 17, 2026.

Watch: Iran briefly shuts Tehran Airspace amid U.S. tensions, protests; flights rerouted

Mohanlals Drishyam 3 to release on April 2 this year

Chennai: The makers of director Jeethu Josephs eagerly awaited Malayalam film Drishyam 3, featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, on

'Unwanted person gets promoted': RSS chief says Nota not best option; casts vote in NMC

Mohan Bhagwat said elections are a mandatory part of democracy and hence, voting is the responsibility of all citizens.He appealed to electors th

Uttarakhand: IAF 'swiftly' responds to forest fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

The Indian Air Force swiftly deployed an Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat a forest fire in Uttarakhand's Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The Central A

As World Burns, Indias Amitav Ghosh Writes for the Future

Amitav Ghosh writes on ecological crisis, urging a shift from extractivism to sustainable thinking.

Ravindra Chavan Bowed Down to AIMIM Leaders Feet? No, It Was a Sindhi Guru!

The man in the visual is Sai Chhotu Gurmukhdas Jagiasi, a Sindhi guru based in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra.

Seems Very Nice: Trump Praises Iran's Exiled Prince Amid Anti-Khamenei Protests

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi seems very nice but expressed uncertainty over whether Pa

Hyderabad Cops Bust Inter-State Temple Theft Gang, Find Items Worth Rs 26 Lakh

A theft had occurred at the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in Hyderabad on the intervening night of January 6 and January 7.

Air India Cancels Some US Flights Due To Iranian Airspace Closure

New Delhi, Jan 15: Air India on Thursday cancelled at least three flights to the US, and certain services to Europe will face some delays due to

The I-Voting in Estonia offers many learnings for the developed and developing world

Estonia has achieved a digital voting milestone. In 2023, over half its citizens voted online, surpassing paper ballots. This system, adopted in

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Infrastructure profit rises 9.9% YoY to Rs 3.01 crore in Q3 FY26

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited (RIIL), a group company of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), reported a 9.9 per cent year-on-year (Yo

6 best national parks in India for a weekend getaway

At 2.9 Degrees Celsius, Delhi Records Its Coldest Morning Of Season

Bone-chilling temperatures greeted people on Thursday as the national capital recorded its coldest morning of the season. Safdarjung, the city's

Nari Nari Naduma Murari movie review: Sharwanand eases his way through a breezy rom-com

Director Ram Abbarajus irreverent romantic triangle has enough to consistently leave the audience in splits

Who Is Princess Leonor, The Gen-Z Royal Training To Become Spain's First Queen In 150 Years

While there is no official timeline for Leonor's ascension, she will take the throne when her father, King Felipe VI, either steps down or dies.

Australias hate speech, gun law reforms spark free speech concerns

Australia's government is pushing new laws on hate speech and gun control after a mass shooting. These proposals are facing strong opposition fro

At 2.9 degrees Celsius, Delhi records its coldest morning this season

The minimum temperature recorded at Palam was its lowest since 2010. The second lowest was recorded on January 7, 2013, when the mercury had drop

IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 prelims result expected today; Check how to check the scorecard and more

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is releasing the IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Prelims results today. Candidates can check their scores and qu

Delhi-NCR holidays: Are schools in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram shut on January 16 as region experiences more cold than Shimla, Dehradun? Check details

Delhi-NCR school holidays: At a time when Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are colder than Shimla and Dehradun, parents and students are wondering if s

Viral video: Akshay Kumar meets fan girl, asks help for her father, says 'papa ke upar bahut karz hai', what he does next wins netizens

Akshay Kumar, along with Twinkle Khanna, appeared to cast their vote, and the action superstar also appealed to Mumbaikars to utilise their votin

FIFA receives over 500 million ticket requests for World Cup

FIFA has faced criticism over ticket prices, which can run as high as $8,680, but has pledged to offer $60 tickets through national federations

Each Mumbaikar Will Cast 1 Vote Today, But A Punekar Will Cast 4. Here's Why

While each Mumbaikar will cast a single vote in the election to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation today, their counterparts in Pune, Navi Mu