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Breaking News Live Updates: Stone-pelting during MCD demolition near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi; Police to use bodycam, CCTV to trace suspects

US to Get 50 Barrels of Oil from Venezuela at Market Price, Says Trump

Trump added that the oil would be transported by storage ships and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States

In the new year, lets lose our sense of rumour

Before she could explain herself, residents allegedly caught hold of her and began assaulting her. She was even punched in the face

Raju ban gaya not-so-gentleman?

Netflix doc series Bad Boy Billionaires is finally complete, with a Hyderabad court allowing its last episode to drop after five years. What does

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months, says DOJ

A former Brown University student, Claudio Neves Valente, meticulously planned the fatal shootings of two students and an MIT professor over six

No, no, no, you cannot do that! I said, I can do that Trump mocks Macron on tariffs

NMC drops MBBS nod for Vaishno Devi College; admitted med students to be moved to other J&K colleges

The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence to run an MBBS

Dont force BJP to open pages from past: Maharashtra minister to Ajit Pawar

Pune: Hitting back at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for his criticism of the BJP, party leader and state minister Chandrashekhar B

Gas well blaze will be doused in a week, says Andhra official

Amalapuram: The gas well blaze near the Irusumanda village in Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district will be doused in a weeks time, an official said

Trump believes acquiring Greenland is US security priority: White House

Washington: US President Donald Trump believes that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, the White House sai

Oxford University Press apologises for Shivaji content in book

Oxford University Press (OUP) India has issued an apology to Udayanraje Bhosale, 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, over certain unv

Aldrich Ames, CIA spy who worked for Russia, dies at 84

Aldrich Ames was a former CIA officer who became a spy for Russia. He was caught by the FBI in the 1990s and sent to prison for life. Authorities

Raptor Squad raids expose alleged Comancheros gun and drug supply network in Sydneys south-west

A senior Comancheros figure has been charged with supplying firearms and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of drugs following raids by elite

Tension in Delhis Turkman Gate after MCD carries out demolition drive

Authorities brought in around 17 bulldozers to remove the unauthorised structures in the area.

Donald Trump's BIG claim on Venezuela: US to receive 30-50 million barrels of oil at...

In his post on Truth Social, the US President further said that he has asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute the plan immediately and th

Intellectually disabled womans testimony gets rapist 10-year RI

A salon worker received a 10-year sentence for abducting and raping a woman with intellectual disability. The court, citing Supreme Court observa

US to get 30-50 million oil barrels from Venezuela at market price: Trump

President Donald Trump has said on his social media site that Interim Authorities in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrel

Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two

Israel has advanced a contentious E1 settlement project near Jerusalem, potentially bisecting the West Bank. Meanwhile, U.S.-brokered talks betwe

Nvidia CEO praises robots as 'AI immigrants'

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang views robots as AI immigrants. He believes they will solve global labor shortages and boost manufacturing. Huang stated

Science quiz: A millennia-old calendar system

Chandigarh: Sponsoring terror expensive affair, says HC, junks bail plea in narco-terrorism case

SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen: ECI clarifies on error

The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Tuesday, clarified the claims made by the Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhish

Pulkit Samrat reveals his mother went against family to support him, credits her for his acting career: 'She believed I would go to Mumbai and...'

Pulkit Samrat opened up about the contribution his mother made to his acting career and revealed that she went against all odds to support his ac

Premier League: Nottingham Forest Seals Late 2-1 Win at West Ham

Morgan Gibbs-White won and then converted a penalty in the 89th minute to seal a crucial victory in a clash between two teams fighting for surviv

How Breithaupt became Prathapet

It is my guess that someone in the Corporation dictates these names off a list and someone else notes it down in Tamil as heard, and not as writt

Axis Securities recommends accumulating IndusInd Bank on dips after breakout

Trump administration says it's withholding social safety net money from New York & 4 other states over fraud concerns

The Trump administration is withholding funds for programs aiding needy families in five Democratic states. Officials cite fraud concerns as the

Western Allies Agree on Ukraine Security Guarantees, Plan Post-Ceasefire Force

The obust guarantees would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism with European participation

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as toll rises to 36

Protesters demonstrated at Tehran's Grand Bazaar over Iran's struggling economy, leading to security forces using tear gas to disperse the crowd

JNU students raise anti-Modi, Shah slogans after SC denies bail to Umar Khalid

According to a purported video, the protest was held on Monday night inside the campus. Aditi Mishra, JNU Students Union president, said that eve

Haridwar to be linked with Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor, work on railway over bridge accelerates, check details

The link expressway, stretching 50.70 kilometers, will provide much-needed relief to residents of Haridwar. Once completed, it will significantly

White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt issues BIG statement on 'range of options' for Greenland annexation, says, 'US President Trump...., national security...'

The White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that there are a range of options to acquire Greenland, and that the use of military is not

Aus vs Eng fifth Ashes Test day 4: Australia all out for 567, lead England by 183

Travis Head hit a superb 163 and Steve Smith 138 in reply to Englands 384, which was built off the back of Joe Roots 160

AI can predict disease risk years in advance using a single nights sleep

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can analyse detailed body signals from a single night o

Greenland, Denmark Urge Quick Talks With US After Renewed Claims on Island

The US military intervention in Venezuela has reignited Trump's long-standing designs on the autonomous Danish territory in the Arctic, which has

UK tax bills rise as millions face higher rates 15 simple ways to cut your tax in 2026

UK tax bills are going up as tax limits stay frozen until 2031. This is pushing millions into higher tax rates. Experts say people can still save

Morning Digest: Govt. asks X to submit report on Groks obscene AI content by today; Trump considering U.S. military options to acquire Greenland, and more

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Big TVs, AI pets and robots steal the spotlight at CES 2026

Among tech toys will also be Legos new Smart Bricks, part of a Smart Play system. Each brick is equipped with chips that recognise other bricks,

New tech allows one driver to control five trucks simultaneously

This was the worlds first 5G+automation+electrification demonstration for heavy-duty trucks, which have gone to mass production. It is not yet en

Morning Brief Podcast: ET in the Valley: Ankit Gupta, General Partner at Y-Combinator

Many high courts yet to frame guidelines against sexual harassment

Despite the Supreme Court's Vishaka judgment mandating mechanisms against workplace sexual harassment, many high courts and district courts remai

Jaishankar Sees Upswing in IndiaEurope Ties in 2026

Jaishankar said there is considerable volatility and unpredictability in the world, prompting countries and regions to reassess their interests a

Maduros capture raises unease about international legal framework

THE HAGUE, Jan 6: UN Undersecretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo emphasized to the Security Council that global peace depends on all member states

EU leaders reject Trumps Greenland takeover remarks

EU leaders push back on Trumps Greenland takeover remarks, affirming the island belongs to Denmark and its people BERLIN, Jan 6: Several European

Violence targets Hindus in Bdesh, causing casualties

DHAKA, Jan 6: In recent weeks, Bangladesh has seen a wave of violence targeting members of its minority Hindu community, resulting in multiple de

In post-Maduro Venezuela, US eyes security chief as potential target, sources say

The Trump administration is pressuring key Venezuelan officials, including Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino, to cooperate following Nicolas

Security forces and protesters clash in Iran, 35 killed

DUBAI, Jan 6: In Tehran, Iran, widespread protests over the countrys economic collapse escalated on Tuesday as demonstrators staged a sit-in at t

Israel hits multiple Lebanese sites before peace talks

SIDON, Jan 6: Israel carried out airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday and early Tuesday, including in the coastal city of Sid

Supreme Court gives CAQM 2 weeks to ready sector-wise plans on pollution

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, US military always an option, White House says

America's President Donald Trump is again looking at acquiring Greenland. Options include buying the island or forming a special agreement. The W

US distractions cast doubt on progress in Paris, Ukraine talks

PARIS, Jan 6: Ukraines allies met in Paris to discuss security guarantees and post-ceasefire plans with Russia, but progress remained uncertain a

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Indonesias panda cub Rio thriving 40 days after birth Cisarua, Jan 6: Indonesias Taman Safari park in Cisarua, West Java province, has released a

New way to study surfaces brings real world pressure to the lab

While the XPS technique to study materials surfaces works great in a vacuum, real-world chemical reactions usually happen under atmospheric press

Delhi HC protects Friends, Stranger Things from piracy

The Delhi High Court has restrained several websites from illegally broadcasting popular films and shows like Friends, Stranger Things, Squid Gam

Actors Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan during the United in Triumph event

Actors Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan during the United in Triumph event, hosted by Reliance Foundation, in Mumbai, on Monday night. (PTI)

James Wan open to directing Avatar 4

Filmmaker James Wan has said he would be open to directing Avatar 4 if franchise creator James Cameron decides to step aside or scale back his in

Kristen Stewart says she would love to direct a Twilight reboot

Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart has shared that she would love to direct a reboot of Twilight, the 2008 vampire film that launched her career.

Toxic water: Kin of 18 dead get Rs 2 lakh compensation each; panel links 6 deaths to contamination

Madhya Pradesh government disbursed 2 lakh compensation to 18 families in Indore following a diarrhoea outbreak. While six deaths are confirmed d

17-Year-Old Arrested With 10 Kg Of Ganja In Hyderabad

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by Telangana's Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement, called EAGLE Force, along with the S.R. Nagar pol

Right to speedy trial irrespective of nature of offence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has presented conflicting views on bail, asserting that while delay in trial and long incarceration aren't sole grounds for rel

Michael Reagan, son of former US President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

Michael Reagan, son of former US President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80. He was a conservative author, radio talk show ho

Not just forests: why grasslands also belong in national climate plans

Protecting a biome like grasslands cant happen in isolation but must come about through goals shared by the various U.N. bodies. Unfortunately, t

Minister inaugurates multi-sensory park for children with disabilities

The park aims to improve sensory, cognitive, and motor skills of children with disabilities through play

IIT-Ms Saarang 2026 to begin on January 8

Addressing media persons, V. Kamakoti, the institutes director, said that Padma Shri Awardee Sri Thota Tharani will be the chief guest

Apollo Hospitals conducts advanced microvascular heart assessment to treat complex chest pain

The patient, a 62-year-old woman, had persistent chest pain despite normal angiogram findings

Four arrested for assaulting migrant youth

Gummidipoondi police launched an investigation and arrested four persons

SCC urges CM to fulfil demands

Government doctors must be granted pay band 4 within 12 years of service, the association said

Doctors of MGM Cancer Institute treat man with advanced tongue cancer

Following complete tumour removal, doctors rebuilt the tongue and mouth using free flap reconstruction, an advanced technique in which healthy ti

Have authority to assess voters citizenship: Election Commission

Five days after Ballari SP suspended, no replacement yet

The Superintendent of Police of the neighbouring Chitradurga district is holding additional charge of the district since then

Bihars Rajgir hills welcomes migratory birds from Europe, Central Asia

Environment, Forest and Climate Forest Departments December 2025 survey found 135 species of birds including 33 migratory birds in Rajgir hills

Israel Clears Final Hurdle To Start Settlement Construction In West Bank

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut th

Nearly 3cr voters struck off as UP draft rolls published; those left out have till Feb 6 to file objection

Uttar Pradesh's draft voter rolls reveal nearly 3 crore deletions, with 18.7% of electors removed. Over 1.3 crore voters were identified as havin

CM reviews PW(R&B) Deptt projects; stresses on timely completion, quality execution

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook a comprehensive review of the projects being executed by the P

WaveX, FITT-IIT Delhi to boost innovation in B&E

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: In order to strengthen innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in media, Entertainment and Broadcasting

Is Stranger Things hiding episode 9? fans debate the 'Conformity Gate' theory

Fans of Stranger Things think Season 5 ending may be fake and hope for Episode 9. Some Easter eggs, props, and character poses in the finale make

AI, Innovation and Global Learning forge next generation of leaders at CBS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6 : In an era defined by rapid technological shifts, evolving business models, and heightened global interconn

CM unveils 2026 Tourism, JKCCC Calendars

Launches Tourism Kashmir website, skiing courses Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the 2026 calen

Shooter Who Killed Brown Students, MIT Professor Planned Attack For Months

The self-described animal behind a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor admitted to the crimes in a video made a

Rich cant bypass tiers of court & come directly to us: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, asserted that the rich and influential cannot bypass judicial tiers to approach the SC directly. The be

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Video : Bangladesh: More Hindus Killed, Raped and Attacked

Two Hindu men have been killed within 24 hours amid the rising anti-minority violence in Bangladesh. Despite evidence of the mounting violence, t

GCC to expedite work on flyovers as Revenue officials complete land acquisition

Chennai District Administration has completedwork on private negotiationfor 29 land parcels for the construction of the Ganesapuram flyover

To boost civilian ties in border areas, Army sets up solar plant in Sikkim, water facility in Arunachal

Canada's Indigenous governor general to visit Greenland as Trump renews talk of annexing it

The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom joined Denmark's Frederiksen on Tuesday (Janaury 6) in defend

VB G RAM G: From Entitlement to Empowerment

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com Change is as spontaneous as the flow of water. In public policy, stagnation is often the ugliest ch

Railways awaits CRS nod for services on MRTS extension

Southern Railway initially planned to get safety certificate before Pongal festivalfor services from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount. However, offi

Pakistan is an epicenter of terrorism

Ronik Sharma roniksharma21@gmail.com Bharat has exposed Pakistan, Pakistani agencies, and Pakistani establishment for their neck deep involvement

Uttarakhand: Govt open to all forms of probe, says Dhami on 2022 resort murder; CM to meet girls parents

Venezuelan Opposition leader offers to share Nobel with Trump

Mara Corina Machado, Venezuelas Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Opposition leader, has declared her intention to share the honour with US Presiden