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UAE blocks students from UK universities over radicalisation fears: Report

London: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), which provides its high-achieving students generous grants to study abroad, has been restricting admissio

I-PAC row: Mamata hits streets, leads mega protest against ED action

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a massive protest march in south Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorates s

Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds

The retrospective study could not determine whether some patients were more likely than others to keep off the weight

Two arrested in Chennai for duping man by offering gold loan at low interest rate

Dr J, a pioneer in Indian science journalism, turns 90

The mention of Dr Jayaraman, or simply Dr J, might not ring many bells to you, but for journalists of the Press Trust of India (PTI) and the innu

Video From USA Falsely Shared as One Showing Condition of People in Venezuela

The video is from Kensington, Philadelphia and does not show visuals from Venezuela.

Former cricketer held for murder of differently-abled woman in Chittoor

The accused reportedly had an heated argument with the victim on issue of marriage, following which the accused killed the victim, the police sai

Delta farmers association to file case against State govt.s Pongal cash dole

The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Delta Farmers Protection Association points out that in 2024 the High Court asked the State government to consider payment

HOCKEY INDIA LEAGUE | Tigers and Pipers want to avoid the travails of sudden death

Inside Drift, Ahmedabads newest watering hole for the sober-curious generation

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Playing 11: Check full squad, weather update, pitch report and where to watch

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Streaming: Sri Lanka needs a win against Pakistan in the second T20I. They lost the first match and trail the series.

Tamannaah Bhatias trainer says you need this Rs 20 kitchen spice can beat costly supplements

Celebrity fitness coach Siddhartha Singh reveals turmeric, or haldi, as a potent kitchen superfood. He highlights its active compound, curcumin,

Musks Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash over sexualized deepfakes

After the backlash, Grok was responding to image altering requests with the message: Image generation and editing are currently limited to paying

'I remember when Charlie got killed' | Jasmine Crockett blasts GOP after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Final rites held for Nikitha Godishala in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Family and friends gathered here on Friday, January 9, to bid a tearful adieu to Nikitha Godishala, the city-based woman who was alleg

Who is Natalie Burn? The actress who sizzles in Yashs Toxic teaser

Hyderabad: On his 40th birthday, Yash surprised fans with the teaser of his upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Directed by Geetu Mo

Sandeep Reddy Vanga drops huge spoiler of Spirit, fans go berserk: 'Prabhas and Triptii Dimri are playing...

Sandeep Reddy Vanga hints that Prabhas and Triptii Dimri play husband and wife in Spirit. The first poster sparked fan theories, but the director

From SuperYou to Wild Date, here are a few homegrown brands that galvanised the protein-rich-gourmet-snack cult in India

Are you looking for protein-rich snacks? Check out these brands

Charminar to Biryani: How to spend 48 perfect hours in Hyderabad

Have only 48 hours in Hyderabad? The city may seem overwhelming at first, with its centuries-old monuments, legendary food culture, bustling baza

Students told to keep themselves abreast of emerging technologies

Teachers may be good at theory but unless they keep themselves abreast of the changes, they would be teaching the same outdated syllabus, which t

No Release For Jana Nayagan Till Jan 21, Court In Fresh Setback For Vijay

In a setback for Tamil star Vijay, the Madras High Court stayed the order on theJana Nayagan certification case till January 21

Telangana prioritises solutions over disputes in inter-State water issues: CM Revanth Reddy

The Chief Minister inaugurated Sujen Medicare Fluids manufacturing unit,

KTR assures support to MANUU students amid land row

Hyderabad: Students of Moulana Azad National Urdu University on Friday, January 9, warned that they will intensify their protest if the Telangana

Himachal Pradesh is countrys happiest State, says CM Sukhu

Chief Minister links claim to development indicators, education reforms, and green initiatives

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on two-day visit to India; to meet PM Modi in Ahmedabad on Jan. 12

PM Modi and the German Chancellor will visit the Sabarmati Ashram and participate in the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati Riverfront

Ramakrishnan Murthy brings training and technique in equal measure to his concerts

Ramakrishnan Murthys Brahma Gana Sabha concert took the rasikas on a measured raga journey marked by elegant alapanas and well-judged swara excha

MEA reacts to US Bill proposing 500% tariffs over Russian oil, Were guided by market dynamics

Seventh arrest in cross-border narco-arms syndicate in Jammu, police recover pistol

JAMMU: (Jan 9) Jammu Police arrested another accused in a cross-border narcotics and arms syndicate, taking the total number of arrests in the ca

7 benefits of controlling blood sugar early

Keeping blood sugar levels under control from an early stagewhether youre prediabetic or simply health-consciouscan protect your body in powerful

Central Forensic Science Laboratory officials inspect Karur stampede site

The officials studied the topography of the area and the surrounding approach roads and lanes, including the spot where Mr. Vijay addressed a mas

The cheap and best mirage: Why 25,000 Indian medical students in China face an uncertain future

For the thousands of Indian students currently enrolled in China, the situation presents a triple challenge: an academic deficit caused by the la

Stock markets take downtrend for fifth day

From the 30-Sensex firms, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finance were among the biggest laggards

World Economic Forum 2026: NSA Ajit Doval, Mukesh Ambani, N Chandrasekaran, Devendra Fadnavis and more in Indias top delegation to Davos

As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos, India is poised for a significant presence, led by the astute National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

ACES India and BSNL Sign Strategic Agreement to Enable Connectivity at Noida International Airport

Russia Hits Ukraine With A Missile That Travels At 10 Times Speed Of Sound

Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight on Friday, officials said. The onslaught killed at least four pe

'Inaccurate': MEA rebuts Trump aide's 'PM didn't call' remarks; cites 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025

Ministry of external affairs has refuted US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick's claims regarding trade deal negotiations. MEA spokesperson Ran

The great Indian protein spin

India is waking up to a protein deficiency and responding with everything from protein bhel to fortified burgers and supplements. Do we need pro

The risk and ritual of eating fugu, Japans deadly pufferfish

Part of the joy of exploring the world lies in tasting something entirely new. In Japans Nagato, that thrill comes in a delicious delicacy, but l

Cervical Cancer in India: The Cost of Ignoring a Preventable Tragedy

Cervical cancer persists in India not because solutions are missing, but because prevention is not routine.

Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

The report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd underscores that precious metals particularly silver and gold were the primary drivers of pe

Milan Vohra talks about her new book, Heartbreak Unfiltered: Things nobody told you about love, loss and letting go

Through the new book, Milan talks about the continued allure of love and why it is so hard but possible to break our patterns and get over a brea

Five arrested in Hyderabad for selling banned Chinese manja; 155 bobbins recovered

India to focus on skilled jobs, employment quality to achieve inclusive growth: EAC-PM chief S Mahendra Dev

India is shifting its focus towards generating skilled employment and improving job quality, an essential step for sustainable economic developme

Tu Yaa Main teaser: Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoors love story has a deadly crocodile twist

The film is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma

Next Cocomelon From India? Inside EMOMEEs Big Bet on Childrens Storytelling

Why EMOMEE is quietly building a global kids universe rooted in emotion, trust, and long-term storytelling

The missed call: Ego, oil, and fracturing of Indo-US ties

In a world of rising uncertainties from AI disruptions to climate crises the U.S. and India are natural allies, bound by shared democratic values

63 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh

They were active in South Bastar division, the West Bastar division, Maad division in the State, and in areas bordering Odisha, a senior police o

Pune residential market at delicate inflection point: Gera Realty Report

Average residential prices rise sharply by 11.8% year-on-year to 7,367 per sq ft, the steepest annual increase in the last five years

Pakistan: Alarm bells ringing for Shehbaz Shrif govt as Imran Khan's PTI plans big rally in Karachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM says...

Trouble mounts for the Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government as Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will launch a movement with a big ra

From classroom to cosmos: Hyderabad students CubeSat set for ISRO launch

Hyderabad:Maria Montessoris concept of scientific pedagogy has reached an extraordinary milestone beyond the classroom and into space. On Januar

WPL 2026: Huge setback for Gujarat Giants as star India player ruled out due to injury

Gujarat Giants have suffered a huge setback ahead of WPL 2026 after a star India player was ruled out due to injury. The untimely blow disrupts t

Bangladesh cricketers to suffer huge financial loss, as popular bat sponsor likely to end deal amid BCCI-BCB standoff

Recently, the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested the International Cricket Council to shift all their T20I World Cup matches from India to a neut

Kishan Reddy Underlines Need to Reduce Time Taken to Operationalise Mines

The mining sector is in a dynamic phase globally at present due to fast-changing mining geopolitics, focus on critical minerals, advent of new te

44% Indian cities face chronic air pollution, just 4% come under NCAP: report

The PM2.5 assessment by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Meghalaya), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Prade

Himachal Pradesh: 8 dead as private bus rolls down the hill in Sirmaur - video

A private bus carrying 30-35 passengers rolled off a hilly road in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, killing at least eight people. The bus wa

'Emboldens perpetrators': India on Bangladesh's denial of attacks on minorities; flags 'disturbing pattern'

Enrich, Invictor and Rampage show out

63 Naxalites, including 36 with total bounty of over 1.19 crore, surrender in Chhattisgarh

Sixty-three Naxalites surrendered in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Thirty-six of them carried bounties exceeding Rs 1.19 crore. The surrenders occurre

Kerala: ED files money laundering case in Sabarimala gold loss case

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering investigation into the Sabarimala gold loss case. This follows a state special inves

PM Modi and Trump have spoken eight times in 2025: India rejects Lutnicks claim that stalled trade talks were due to lack of outreach

India has firmly countered the statements made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding stalled trade discussions. Officials affirmed th

Empire and sacrifice: Heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athena should be on your watch list

How two stories about siege, state violence, and rebellion map the anatomy of imperial power heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athe

4 Killed, Over 24 Injured in Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv: Ukraine

Sybiha called for international condemnation of Russia's brutal missile strikes, urging allies to impose tougher sanctions and increase military

MEA refutes U.S. Commerce Secretary statements on PM Modi not speaking to Donald Trump

On mandating as much as 500% in tariffs, Ministry of External Affairs said We are aware of the proposed Bill. We are closely following the develo

Indias best farmstays for immersive rural experiences in 2026: From forest walks to farm-to-table dining

From hydroponic farms in Rajasthan and village hikes in Kumaon to cave explorations near Ellora, these farmstays across India offer hands-on expe

Budget 2026-27 must focus on jobs, jobs and jobs: Mohandas Pai

Pai pointed out that 1.2 to 1.4 crore new people are joining EPFO, paying money with Aadhaar. Don't believe all these leftist JNU people who say

Karnataka to host Indias first commercial Quantum computer at IIIT-Dharwad

State bets big on frontier computing, announcing deployment of a cutting-edge machine at IIIT-Dharwad as part of a broader push to build an advan

Bharat Coking Coal's IPO fully subscribed in 30 minutes; GMP crosses 47 pc

The IPO is entirely an offer for sale by Coal India, which holds 100 per cent of BCCL and price band is fixed at Rs 21 to Rs 23, with the company

4 AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assemblys Winter Session for disrupting House proceedings

NEW DELHI: (Jan 9) Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday suspended four AAP MLAs for the remaining period of the ongoing Winter Session of the Delhi

Weekly media briefing by official government spokesperson

Major Relief for Navdeep in Drugs Case

Agreeing with these arguments, the High Court observed that it is not appropriate to continue a case without proper evidence

Air pollution crisis: 44% Indian cities face chronic PM2.5 levels; National Clean Air Programme covers just 4%

A new analysis reveals nearly half of Indian cities grapple with chronic air pollution, a persistent issue stemming from ongoing emission sources

Delhi High Court Refuses To Stay Order On Fee Regulation Panel For Private Schools

Delhi Private Schools Fee Regulation: The School-Level Fee Regulation Committee will examine fee proposals submitted by school managements and ma

In Focus podcast | Insurance Bill 2025: Whats in it for policyholders?

Shilpa Arora speaks to us about what the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill changes, and whether 100% FDI will improve insurance outcomes for consumers

Singapore opens 10th light to night art festival in historic civic district

SINGAPORE, Jan 9: The 10th edition of Singapores art festival Light to Night opened on Friday, inviting the public to engage with art installatio

Top 5 most expensive TV shows of 2025 with huge budgets

Television is no longer the smaller cousin of cinema. In 2025, many TV shows have broken the mold, offering cinematic quality, star-studded casts

Iran state TV breaks silence on protests, claims terrorist agents of US and Israel set fires

DUBAI, Jan 9: Iranian state media broke its silence Friday over the demonstrations that swept the country overnight, alleging terrorist agents of

Uttarakhand holds 300+ Jan-Jan ki Sarkar camps across districts

Uttarakhand's 'Jan-Jan ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan ke Dwar' programme has organized over 300 camps across 13 districts. This initiative brings governance

'Wait A Minute' Meme Star Brett Ambler Goes Viral Again, Few Recognise Him

Brett Ambler, the former child actor behind the beloved Wait a minute... who are you? Kazoo Kid meme, is trending again.

Can Drinking Cold Water Cause A Cold? This And 5 Winter Health Myths Busted

Winter myths persist about cold drinks, weather and illness. Here's the truth on cold water, colds, immunity and other quirky winter health belie

7 foods that naturally boost gut health

Why Rushing to Desilt Himalayan Rivers Is a Risk We Cannot Ignore

In a region like the Himalayas, sediment is not an inconvenience, rather a fundamental component of river stability.

How to do Boston in 48 hours (Two hotels, a tea party and an Irish rager)

Can you explore one of Americas most historic cities in two nights? We try, with a 48-hour Boston itinerary that takes in Revolutionary history,

Sri Lankan Parliament speaker rules out Opposition motion to appoint committee on conduct of JSC

COLOMBO, Jan 9: Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne on Friday ruled out a motion by the Opposition to appoint a parliamentary sele

Defence self-reliance: Strategic imperative for military power systems 2026

Self-reliance is no longer an aspirational slogan, it is a strategic imperative that underpins operational readiness, geopolitical leverage, econ

Revanth Reddy Govt Implemented Major Schemes: Hanumantha Rao

Rao said that the Congress announced a six-point programme at Thukkuguda, in the presence of party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, promisi

Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great among four Indian films eligible for Oscars 2026

LOS ANGELES, Jan 9: Four Indian titles, including Kannada blockbuster Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and the Hindi film Tanvi The Great, are among

Children With Father's Identity Unknown Can Acquire Nepali Citizenship In Mother's Name

Relief to thousands of people who are deprived of their citizenship certificates

'Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In Jail Due To Congress': Asaduddin Owaisi Explains

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has pinned the long jail stay of student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam squarely on the Congress party.

Exposure To Daylight Improves Metabolic Health, Helps Diabetics: Study

Daylight can help improve metabolic health, enabling people with type 2 diabetes to achieve better glycaemic control, according to a study.

Trump says U.S. oil pledged $100 billion for Venezuela ahead of White House meeting

U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Mr. Trump making no secret that contro