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U.S. behind transformation of peaceful protests into violent acts: Iranian ambassador writes to UN

Irans U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravan said the country condemns the ongoing, unlawful, and irresponsible conduct of the United States of America, in coordination with the Israeli regime

10 Jan 2026 4:56 am
Law is clear: Minnesota officials open their own probe ofICE shooting as protests spread

Earlier in the day, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused the Trump administration of trying to predetermine the investigations outcome by cutting out State authorities

10 Jan 2026 4:50 am
Trump to meet with Colombian president next month

U.S. President had made vague threats to take similar action against Colombia counterpart Petro after Nicolas Maduros capture in Venezuela

10 Jan 2026 4:36 am
Puducherry bid adieu to 2025 marked by robust changes in political, social and cultural milieu

With the U.T. heading towards Assembly polls in 2026, the ruling AINRC-BJP combine as well as the Opposition parties were active with the groundwork for the electoral battle ahead. While a slew of development and growth-oriented projects contributed to a change in the regions landscape, the pharmaceutical sector was rocked by the busting of an illegal medicine manufacturing racket in Puducherry

10 Jan 2026 4:32 am
Delhi HC rejects plea challenging ECIs authority to grant national, State-level status for political parties

The petitioner says the EC illegally recognises the status of political parties as national or State-level when it has no power to do so; also argues that candidates of new parties are at a disadvantage on the issue of electoral symbols

10 Jan 2026 4:30 am
England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop

England do not play Test cricket again until they host New Zealand in June.

10 Jan 2026 4:28 am
Chief of the Naval Staff reviews eastern fleets combat readiness during operational sea sortie

Admiral Tripathi witnessed a series of advanced operational drills conducted in a multi-threat environment, including complex fleet manoeuvres, weapon firings and flying operations

10 Jan 2026 4:25 am
U.S. Commerce Department drops plan to impose restrictions on Chinese-made drones

FCC barred imports of new Chinese drone models in December; Chinese imports dominate U.S. commercial drone sales, over half from DJI

10 Jan 2026 3:55 am
Don't be driven by emotion, think about future: Former skipper Tamim Iqbal on Bangladeshs T20WC stance

Bangladesh sports ministry advisor Asif Nazrul has taken a hard-line position on the change of venue, citing national pride and continuing a rising anti-India sentiment in the government corridors

10 Jan 2026 3:45 am
Zohran Mamdanis note to Umar Khalid draws criticism from MEA

In the note, Mr. Mamdani conveyed his solidarity with Mr. Khalid

10 Jan 2026 2:52 am
Tarique Rahman appointed as chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Mr. Rahman, 60, has emerged as a leading contender for prime ministership in the polls.

10 Jan 2026 2:19 am
Coaching is about saying the right thing at the right time: Rumesh Ratnayake

The 62-year-old knows a thing or two about famous Sri Lankan victories. He took the wicket that won the island nation its first-ever Test and coached the women to significant overseas T20I series wins and an Asia Cup triumph. He talks about his coaching philosophy, being inspired by the All Blacks, the evolution of the womens game and his time as a pathbreaking quick

10 Jan 2026 1:58 am
Jefferson-Woodens plan for world domination centres on Melissa

A switch in the 24-year-old American sprinters focus from competing against others to competing against her best brought rich rewards in 2025. The reigning sprint queen, who claimed a historic triple crown at the Worlds, wants to establish herself among the greatest ever as she looks forward to a series of major events culminating in Los Angeles 2028

10 Jan 2026 1:55 am
On last day of House session,BJP govt. blames Oppn. forpollution; all hot air, says AAP

Environment Minister blames previous govt.s inactionand publicity-driven spending for toxic air; AAP flags govt.s failed bid to create artificial rain; CM says city moving from gas chamber to green Delhi

10 Jan 2026 1:49 am
Enforcement directives: on the ED raids in West Bengal

The Bharatiya Janata Party is weaponising central agencies against political rivals

10 Jan 2026 12:20 am
The Phaltan case is also about a victims dignity

Secondary victimisation, or the culture of questioning a victim and her behaviour, persists in India, even among those who are committed to protecting womens rights

10 Jan 2026 12:16 am
The Phaltnan case is also about a victims dignity

Secondary victimisation, or the culture of questioning a victim and her behaviour, persists in India, even among those who are committed to protecting womens rights

10 Jan 2026 12:16 am
15 persons booked under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Tiruchi

The crimes came to light during a routine review of old cases by CWC; the survivor was delivered of a baby boy on June 14, 2023 at a private hospital in Tiruchi

10 Jan 2026 12:15 am
Fearing de-dollarisation: On the U.S., oil and the petrodollar

U.S.s moves on oil reflect its uneasiness over global trade and finance

10 Jan 2026 12:10 am
Sankranti exodus chokes Hyderabad roads, traffic peaks on key corridors

Traffic peaked on Friday evening as weekend travel coincided with the start of Sankranti holidays, leading to a surge in outbound movement from the city

10 Jan 2026 12:08 am
Somaliland is no longer a diplomatic endnote

Israels recognition has pushed Hargeisa to the centre of great power competition in the Horn of Africa

10 Jan 2026 12:08 am
Ramadoss grapples a with lack of choices as Anbumani joins AIADMK alliance

The recent development leaves the PMK founder with two difficult options - join the DMK, which has the VCK, an ideological enemy, or fight the Assembly election with the political start-up of actor Vijays TVK

10 Jan 2026 12:05 am
10 Jan 2026 12:02 am
No political formation can govern T.N. without DMDKs support: Premallatha

She says the party has already decided on an alliance partner

10 Jan 2026 12:01 am
Sivakarthikeyan opens up on Parasakthi censorship; wishes Jana Nayagan success

In an interaction with the press, the star said that the films team had no time to negotiate with the CBFC and had to focus only on ensuring that the changes suggested by the board were implemented properly

9 Jan 2026 11:57 pm
South Korea's ex-President Yoon faces potential death sentence request in trial

Yoon, who is accused of masterminding an insurrection, could face the death penalty or life in prison under South Korean law if found guilty

9 Jan 2026 11:30 pm
Iran protest: Nearly 20 flights between Dubai and Iranian cities cancelled

A Flydubai spokesperson said that flights to Iran on January 9, had been cancelled and that the airline will continue to monitor the situation and revise its flight schedule accordingly, without giving a reason for the disruption

9 Jan 2026 11:22 pm
Absenteeism on the part of doctors will not be tolerated, says Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav says that 60 70% patients have expressed satisfaction with the services provided at the Government General Hospitals in the State

9 Jan 2026 11:14 pm
Investors chose Gold ETFs over Equities in December 2025

Net inflows into gold exchange traded funds tripled to a record high of 1,16,467 crore in Dec. 2025 from the month earlier,according to AMFI data; surge due to sustained demand for gold-backed products amid elevated macro uncertainty

9 Jan 2026 11:10 pm