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Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service, three ISS mission, 608 days in space

Astronaut Sunita Williams completed three missions aboard the ISS, and set numerous human spaceflight records throughout her career.

Wealthy is fuelling the next phase of growth for Indias mutual fund distributors through AI

Wealthy is a technology platform for independent financial advisors in India, enabling client onboarding, portfolio management, and transactions

Saved banyans of Chevella burn again

A survey by the Nature Lovers Group then put the total number of trees burnt, damaged and uprooted at 101

Sunita Williams, Indian-origin NASA astronaut who was stuck at space station for months, retires

Astronaut Sunita Williams has retired from NASA. She was part of a prolonged mission on the International Space Station. Her mission, along with

Thousands Protest Against Trump's Immigration Policies

On the first anniversary of Trump's second term, protests sprang up across the country against his aggressive immigration crackdown

Trump zigzags through wins, foreign policy in one-year anniversary remarks

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after record-breaking space career

A former Navy captain, Williams logged 608 days in space and holds the record for the most spacewalking time by a woman. NASA hailed her as a tra

Only 17 per cent of Americans back annexing Canada, survey finds, as majority reject Trumps expansionist agenda

Despite President Trump's push for territorial expansion, a new survey reveals most Americans aren't keen on annexing Canada or Greenland. A sign

Why is rice such a water-intensive crop?

Usha Vance becomes first Second Lady to announce pregnancy while husband in office, How many children does US Vice President JD Vance, wife have?

US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, announced on Tuesday that Usha, is pregnant with baby boy due in July. The Vances announce

Rashmika Mandanna Gives a Cryptic Update on Her Relationship Status

She neither confirmed nor denied the wedding plans, which has fueled further buzz among fans rather than quelling it.

$1.4 trillion wiped out from US stock market today? Trump tariff threats trigger Wall Street sell-off

$1.4 trillion wiped out from US stock market today? US stocks fell after President Trump threatened EU tariffs linked to Greenland. Major indexes

Trump calls Renee Good's killing a 'tragedy' and says ICE agents will make mistakes

Just hours after she was killed on Jan. 7, Trump falsely claimed that Good violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE officer and said

Viral video: Jackie Shroff kisses Madhuri Dixit's hand, actress looks uncomfortable, netizens brutally troll actor: 'Shaadi ke baad acha nahi lagta'

Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit were seen shooting for The Great Indian Kapil Show, and while posing for the media, the actress looked visibly em

Warring couples cant be allowed to settle their scores by treating courts as battlefield: Supreme Court

A Bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan made the observations while dissolving a marriage between the couple who stayed together only for

H-NEW holds counselling session for drug consumers and their families in Hyderabad

The primary objective of the session was to sensitise parents to the harmful effects of drug abuse, help them recognise early warning signs of su

Govt. doctors federation plan protests if demands are not met

Solar storm, strongest in 20 years, hits Earth: What does it mean, how long will it last and more

Earth is experiencing a severe solar radiation storm, the strongest in two decades. This event is disrupting satellite operations and high-freque

Trump says U.S. will wipe out Iran if it assassinates him

Iran on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) warned Mr. Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Why is Bitcoin and Ether falling drastically and will it slip further? Here's Bitcoin and Ether current prices and what should investors do now

Why is Bitcoin and Ether falling drastically and will it slip further? Bitcoin and Ether prices fell sharply as liquidations increased, global ma

Trump ratchets up tensions with Europe as he rejects diplomatic overtures

Trump Greenland tariff: Trump has intensified friction with long-standing allies, threatening new tariffs on European nations unless they agree t

PhonePe charts road to IPO; OpenAIs compute-to-revenue flywheel

PhonePe's IPO will be an offer for sale by existing shareholders, with the company not seeking to raise any fresh capital. OpenAI sees growth via

London school accused of religious discrimination after pupil challenged over tilak

INSIGHT UK stated that the child and his family experienced significant distress at the Wembley school, leaving Hindu parents with no option but

Ensure all railway infrastructure is up to scratch

The upgraded signalling room now resembles a modern mission control centre, capable of handling dense train movements with greater speed, precisi

Taskaree, custom-made for pure fun!

Figuring out how Neeraj Pandeys thriller about smugglers feels like such an airport bestseller, and yet so brilliantly researched

Sunita Williams Retires From NASA After 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space

The retirement, announced by NASA on Tuesday, came into effect just after last Christmas, on December 27, 2025.

Delhi Capitals Defeat Mumbai Indians by 7 Wickets

Shree Charani was the most successful bowler for DC, returning figures of 3/33 while Marizanne Kapp performed brilliantly to finish with tidy fig

Scammers Dupe Billionaires Seeking Access To Donald Trump In Davos

In a post on the venue's website, the organisers warned against the purchase of so-called VIP access packages and said the fraudulent sales appea

World Order In Midst Of A Rupture: Canada PM At Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that the USled global system of governance is enduring a rupture, defined by great power competi

Davos live news: India deeply engaged with major economies on all fronts, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Universities must promote innovation: Governor

The conference was jointly organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and hosted by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Cunningham Park is near Creedmoor Psychiatric Center? Trump remark sparks New York debate. Here's distance between two locations and what president said in White House press briefing

Cunningham Park is near Creedmoor Psychiatric Center? The question trended after Donald Trump recalled a childhood memory during a White House sp

Tribes clash in Assams Kokrajhar, internet services suspended

A vehicle with three Bodos on board had hit two Adivasi persons under Karigaon outpost under Kokrajhar police station, a home department official

SMC Global sees continued uptrend in Tech Mahindra over next 57 weeks

Rare 3rd-century BC Buddhist relic put on public display in Odisha

The relic was displayed to allow monks, scholars, and devotees from across the country a rare and deeply reverential opportunity to have a glimps

Six-year-old girl survives Spanish train crash, loses family

Relative Juan Barroso told reporters the 6-year-old is in good health after receiving three stitches in her head at a hospital

VP JD Vance and His Wife, Usha, are Expecting Their Fourth Child

The news of the Republican vice president's growing family comes as he has spent years passionately advocating for Americans to have more childre

Noida techie death: Developer arrested, official sacked, CM orders probe

The 27-year-old engineer was killed after his car fell into a waterlogged pit of an under-construction commercial complex in Greater Noidas Secto

Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi's 'no escape' threat to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid protests, says' 'hands stained with blood...'

The exiled crown prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, on Tuesday issued a sharp statement addressed to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acc

Worlds largest battery-powered ship begins trials in Australia

The ship is powered by over 5000 batteries with a capacity of 40 MWh. To put that in perspective, it carries four times the battery power of any

Delhi Approves Free LPG Cylinder For Poor Households Ahead Of Holi

The Delhi government has cleared a major relief measure for economically weaker households, approving a scheme to provide one free LPG cooking ga

Pet Swiss cow learns to use brush to scratch different body parts

In trials, Veronika consistently selected the brush end suited for body regions, using the bristled end for firm areas and the smooth handle for

On the approach, outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R.

Trump Says US Will Wipe Out Iran If It Assassinates Him

Trump had previously said he's given his advisors instructions to obliterate Iran if the country is behind an assassination of him

Israel begins dismantling of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

This is the central headquarters from which all of the organisations activities in Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem are managed, and within which

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

The U.S. President followed up with a series of insults and provocative social media posts about seizing Greenland

India's Presence Strongly Felt: Ashwini Vaishnaw at Davos

Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday shared that the Indian team is present at all major meetings to explain how the country is combining modern technol

U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance, wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

The news of the Republican Vice-President's growing family comes as he has spent years passionately advocating for Americans to have more childre

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

Usha Vance: The couple said they were excited to share the news of their fourth child, who will join their other three young kids: Ewan, Vivek an

Would Not Be Wise: US Warns Against EU Tariff 'Bazooka' Over Greenland

The US trade envoy on Tuesday warned European nations against using its tariff azooka in response to President Donald Trump's threat to acquire

Who are Hells Angels and why is Donald Trump calling them sweet? Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and White House press briefing explained

President Donald Trump said the Hells Angels voted for him and protected him at times. He compared ICE arrests in Minnesota to the bikers, saying

Morning Digest: E.U. vows unflinching response to Trumps Greenland gambit; India withdraws kin of diplomats from Bangladesh, and more

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Japan Court To Rule Today In Ex-PM Shinzo Abe Assassination Case

A Japanese court will on Wednesday deliver its verdict on a man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, three and a half ye

Voice AI startup Ringg AI raises $5.5M in Series A round led by Arkam Ventures

The company plans to use the capital to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams, develop new products, and scale its presence outside India

Usha Vance age, children, pregnancy and family: When is second lady's fourth child due and is it a boy or girl? Here's early life, career and husband details

Usha Vance age, children, pregnancy and family details are here. Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, announced her fourth pregnancy. The

Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Jan 20: Brighton & Hove Albion salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium as teenage substitute

Bournemouth rope in midfielder Toth

London, Jan 20: Bournemouth have completed the signing of Hungary international midfielder Alex Toth from Ferencvaros in a deal worth 10.4 millio

Australia Passes Anti-Hate Speech, Gun Laws After Sydney Attack

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed Parliament's passing of anti-hate speech and gun laws in response to two shoote

Metro services to run between Poonamallee and Vadapalani soon

Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. has received the final approvalfrom the Railway Board to operate the services on the Phase II stretch from February

Como beat Lazio 3-0 in Serie A

Rome, Jan 20: Nico Paz scored a brace but missed a penalty as Como comfortably beat Lazio 3-0 in Serie A to record a third consecutive away win b

Northeast football gets major boost with new professional league

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 20: A major landmark for football in the North East was reached on Tuesday with the signing of a Deed of Contract b

Mlaya to field 12 athletes at National Cross Country Cships

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 20: The Meghalaya Athletics Association (MAA) has announced a 12-member contingent to represent the state at the 60

Valverde appointed as India women football team head coach

New Delhi, Jan 20: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Costa Ricas Amelia Valverde as the head coach

Australias Malajczuk smashes fastest ton in U-19 WC history

Windhoek, Jan 20: Australias left-handed batter Will Malajczuk smashed the fastest century in the history of the ICC U19 World Cup, off just 51 b

ET@Davos 2026: AGI should lead to fresh understanding of how the world works, says Google DeepMind CEO

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, believes AGI will revolutionize science and medicine, leading to radical abundance. He noted China's sign

ET@Davos 2026: AI fuelling fourth Industrial Revolution as $7 trillion pumped into enabling infrastructure, says Brookfield's Anuj Ranjan

AI is driving the fourth Industrial Revolution, with $7 trillion already invested in infrastructure. Anuj Ranjan of Brookfield highlights emergin

Why only female Darwins bark spiders weave the toughest webs

The Darwins bark spider, found in the forests of Madagascar, weaves silk that outperforms steel and most human-made fibres in both strength and t

SRIHER celebrates 20 years of its cochlear implantation programme

There was a multidisciplinary team involving ENT surgeons, audiologists, speech and language therapists, anaesthesiologists and rehabilitation sp

Soosan Jacob appointed president of ISRS

Dr. Soosan Jacob is the second Indian to be elected as President of ISRS, after ophthalmologist Amar Agarwal

You'll Find Out: Trump On How Far He Would Go To Acquire Greenland

US President Donald Trump refused Tuesday to say how far he will go on Greenland but suggested that he could make a deal as European leaders voic

Deep reading can boost your critical thinking, help resist misinformation

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of people admitting theyre

Interviews for candidates who qualified in APRCET-2024 from February 2

Chief Secretary administers oath to info Commissioners

Chinas birth-rate struggles reveal struggle to manage the masses

From ancient times until today, an enormous population has been a foundational way for China to project its strength. But anxiety about managing

Unilever explores GCC in Hyderabad as Telangana courts investors at Davos

Telangana showcased its Rising 2047 vision, life sciences policy and manufacturing roadmap to attract global investments across sectors.

Saved Millions Of People, Should Have Gotten Nobel: Trump Targets Norway

US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize last year, claiming that he should've been awarded th

SIT notice on Harish Rao is an attention diversion tactics: KTR

Rama Rao also questioned the silence of Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy in the matter and sought to know whether the BJP was also party to th

Karnataka HC refuses to grant bail to former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar in money laundering case

However, the High Court has given him liberty to approach it again for bail after three months

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Finale Episode 8 release time and how to watch on Disney+ and Hulu for free: Global streaming timings for all regions, title and story direction

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Finale Episode 8 release time and how to watch details the premiere date, streaming platforms, subscript

Shaming the Dafli in JNU

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Tambourine or Dafli, we know, is played at, only on occasions of joy, merry making, singing hymns, patriot

Supreme Court Declines To Interfere In Sameer Wankhede Promotion

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court's decision that upheld a ruling passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal (C

Trump says he won't attend emergency Paris meeting on Greenland called by Macron

Mr. Trump told reporters that he would not attend the meeting, in part because Mr. Macron would not be leading his country for much longer

Inner mind defines life

NLU in J&K: A Question of Fairness, Balance and Trust

Prof. Virender Koundal virender_koundal@rediffmail.com The recent statement by the Chief Minister regarding the proposed National Law University

First thing I did after reaching space was to locate countries of my father, mother; I missed meeting Grp Capt Shukla on ISS who came after I left: Sunita Williams

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, a record-holder for spacewalking, shared her experiences at the American Center in Delhi. She spoke ab

Russia, India have preliminary agreement on SJ-100 passenger plane sale: Official

MOSCOW, Jan 20: Russia and India have preliminary agreements on the purchase and localisation of Russian-made passenger aircraft SJ-100 and negot

Healthy competition over excellence, innovation among state legislatures needed: Om Birla

LUCKNOW, Jan 20: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday emphasised the need for healthy competition among state legislatures on parameters such as

6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 inaugurated in Ladakh

*Ladakh has emerged as Indias hub for winter sports: LG Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 20: The 6th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Gam

Nitin Nabin will be my boss in party matters: Modi

PM lists achievements of 11 years *Cong won 400 seats in 1984, now yearning to cross 100 NEW DELHI, Jan 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today co

CS assesses progress of Rs 7,000 cr NABARD funded RIDF works

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) of NABARD to rev