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Customer Alert! Banks to remain closed on January 27? Employees' unions to go on nationwide strike due to...

Bank employees are likely to go on a nationwide strike on January 27, demanding a 5-day work week. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing employees and officers across public sector banks and some old private banks, has called for the strike. If it happens, banking operations will be severely disrupted for three days, as January 25 and 26 are already holidays. Customers can expect service disruptions for branch-based activities like cheque clearances, cash services, and loan proces

5 Jan 2026 2:16 pm
Mustafizur Rahman's IPL exclusion ignites anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh, will it help Islamists?

The exclusion of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL 2026 has triggered a political firestorm in Bangladesh, with senior government advisors and opposition Islamists accusing India of disrespect and demanding relocation of T20 World Cup matches scheduled in Indian cities.

5 Jan 2026 2:05 pm
BIG update on Nikitha Godishala murder: Ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma arrested; Indian Embassy issues FIRST statement on...

Nikitha Godishala, a 27-year-old Indian data analyst in Maryland, was found dead with stab wounds in her ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma's apartment after going missing on New Year's Eve. Sharma fled to India and was later arrested in Tamil Nadu. The Indian Embassy is assisting the family.

5 Jan 2026 2:03 pm
2026 Critics Choice Awards: Timothee Chalamet bags best actor, dedicates award to this special person, she is...: 'I couldn't do this...'

Timothee Chalamet won the Best Actor award at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards for Marty Supreme and dedicated his win to his partner, Kylie Jenner, creating a memorable and emotional moment for fans and viewers.

5 Jan 2026 1:44 pm
BIG move by Ratan Tata's company: Air India eyeing to replace CEO Campbell Wilson due to...; Here's why

Air India is reportedly considering replacing CEO and MD Campbell Wilson before his term ends in 2027, amid regulatory scrutiny following a deadly crash and operational lapses. Tata Group chairman N. Chandrasekaran is said to be unhappy with crisis management and has begun exploring new leadership.

5 Jan 2026 1:26 pm
Bangladesh takes BIG action after KKR drops Mustafizur Rahman, orders indefinite ban on...

The Bangladesh government has imposed an indefinite ban on the telecast and promotion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after KKR dopped Mustafizur Rahman.

5 Jan 2026 1:19 pm
Critics Choice Awards 2026: Timothee Chalamet beats Leonardo DiCaprio as Best Actor, One Battle After Another wins 3 awards, winners' list OUT

The 31st annual Critics' Choice Awards was held Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro's re-imagining of the classic horror tale, and Sinners, a vampire drama set in the Jim Crow South, emerged as major winners with four awards each.

5 Jan 2026 1:12 pm
Who is Ayaan Agnihotri? Salman Khan's nephew, got engaged to Tina Rijhwani, know more about his family, career

Ayaan Agnihotri, Salman Khan's nephew, recently got engaged to Tina Rijhwani. Fans and celebrities celebrated the happy news, while Ayaan continues to build his career as a musician under the name Agni.

5 Jan 2026 12:57 pm
Allu Arjun tries to calm down fans as he rescues his wife Sneha Reddy from mob at a Hyderabad cafe; the video goes viral

Allu Arjun and wife Sneha Reddy get mobbed by fans at a Hyderabad cafe. Watch how the actor calmly protects his wife as the viral video sparks concern online.

5 Jan 2026 12:53 pm
Deepika Padukone birthday Special: From reuniting with Shah Rukh Khan in King to her exciting upcoming flims

Deepika Padukone turns 40, celebrating her birthday with fans as she gears up for big upcoming films, including Shah Rukh Khan's King, AA22xA6, Brahmastra Part 2 and Pathaan 2.

5 Jan 2026 12:27 pm
Mustafizur Rehman's controversy: ICC chairman Jay Shah to announce revised T20 World Cup schedule after Bangladesh row, reports claim...

After a thorough assessment of the prevailing situation, the BCB resolved that the Bangladesh National Team will not travel to India for the tournament under the current conditions.

5 Jan 2026 12:11 pm
Who was Nikitha Godishala? 27-year-old Indian found dead at ex-boyfriend's US apartment

Nikitha Rao Godishala, a 27-year-old Indian data analyst in Maryland, was found dead with stab wounds in her ex-boyfriend's home. Arjun Sharma, who fled to India after filing a missing person report, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder; authorities are searching for him.

5 Jan 2026 11:52 am
Deepika Padukone to nurture future of film industry, on her 40th birthday, actress launches...: 'I was ready to give back to...'

Deepika Padukone, on her 40th birthday, launched her passion project - OnSet - an experiential learning program for technicians across various departments.

5 Jan 2026 11:39 am
IPL 2026: KKR to consider THIS star player as Mustafizur Rahman's replacement after BCCI throws him out, his name is...

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board has instructed KKR to part ways with Mustafizur Rahman, citing ecent developments as the reason. However, Saikia assured that KKR would be permitted to sign a replacement player if they wished to do so.

5 Jan 2026 11:33 am
Delhi riots case: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam DENIED bail; five other accused get relief from SC with conditions

The SC bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria delivered the judgment on the bail pleas filed by Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed.

5 Jan 2026 11:19 am
Forbes-Featured Technological Innovator Anvesh Tiwari Leads AI-based Virtual Shopping with FashionKart.ai Launch.

Anvesh Tiwari launches FashionKart.ai, a multi-vendor platform using AI virtual trial rooms to solve e-commerce sizing and style challenges.

5 Jan 2026 11:18 am
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Melania come together for 'lovely dinner' after feud; hints at BIG plans for 2026; watch viral photo

Musk's dinner with Trump marks a significant shift in their relationship, which had been strained for months. The Tesla founder had emerged as one of the Republican Party's largest donors during the 2024 election campaign, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars.

5 Jan 2026 11:01 am
South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, 'The Nation's Actor', passes away at 74

Legendary South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, fondly known as the 'Nation's Actor,' has passed away at 74 after battling blood cancer.

5 Jan 2026 10:56 am
Deepika Padukone turns 40: Here's her secret of healthy life, balancing way of living amid hectic shoot commitments

As Deepika Padukone turns 40, she inspires with a simple and balanced approach to health. Her focus on mindful eating, enjoyable fitness and daily self-care shows that true wellness comes from consistency, not extremes.

5 Jan 2026 10:44 am
US Strikes Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Guerra issues BIG statement after Trump captures his father, calls for...

In an audio message circulated on social media, Maduro Guerra warned of possible betrayal within the ruling movement and said history would expose those responsible. History will tell who the traitors were, history will reveal it. We will see, he said.

5 Jan 2026 10:30 am
Delhi riots case: BIG decision on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam today, SC to deliver judgment in 2020 violence

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others accused in the alleged 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy. The case involves UAPA charges and prolonged detention, and has drawn national and international attention.

5 Jan 2026 10:25 am
Mahhi Vij DROPS first post after divorcing Jay Bhanushali, hints at disappointment, advises 'never stop being...': 'Why people believe in...'

After Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali issued a joint statement about their separation on their social media, the actress shared several Instagram stories, hinting at being 'disappointed', living her life as a 'good person', and enjoying quality time with her kids.

5 Jan 2026 10:11 am
Critics Choice Awards 2026: Rob, Michele Reiner honoured weeks after their tragic killing, host Chelsea Handler recalls their 'tireless efforts' in...

Late filmmaker Rob Reiner was posthumously honoured at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, held three weeks after he and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were tragically murdered, according to Page Six. The tribute was led by host Chelsea Handler, who remembered Rob Reiner as he nicest guy in Hollywood during her opening monologue at the awards ceremony. Handler reflected on Reiner's personal warmth, professional generosity and the impact he had on those around him.

5 Jan 2026 8:45 am
Deepika Padukone turns 40: Actress celebrates her special day with gratitude for fans, arranged flights, gifted her followers huge hampers: Watch viral videos

Deepika Padukone dedicated her special day to fans and celebrated her birthday by expressing gratitude towards them. For this mega meet and greet, Deepika arranged flights and even gifted huge hampers to her followers.

5 Jan 2026 8:39 am
Donald Trump issues FRESH warning to India over Russian oil, says, 'US could raise tariffs...'

US President Donald Trump has warned that tariffs on Indian imports could be raised further if New Delhi does not address concerns over Russian oil purchases, reviving trade tensions despite ongoing negotiations and earlier claims of assurances from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

5 Jan 2026 8:18 am
Delhi-NCR AQI: National Capital's air quality slips back to 'very poor' category, AQI reaches at..., dense fog disrupts flight operations

On Monday, most parts of the city recorded poor to very poor air quality, with several areas seeing pollution levels worsen further. Some of the most polluted areas included Chandni Chowk, which recorded an AQI of 343, making it one of the worst-hit locations.

5 Jan 2026 7:57 am
Nayak 2 CONFIRMED: Anil Kapoor to return as Shivaji Rao after 25 years, actor to lead, co-produce sequel: 'When the time comes...'

After acquiring the rights, Anil Kapoor is now working on the sequel to his cult classic drama, Nayak. Co-producer Deepak Mukut confirmed that he and Anil are working together on the film, and the actor will return to lead it.

5 Jan 2026 7:39 am
US defends military action in Venezuela, emphasises protection of..., here's all you need to know

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the military action was not intended to seize oil for the United States. Instead, the focus was on ensuring that adversaries, specifically mentioning China and Iran, did not gain control over the country's oil reserves.

5 Jan 2026 7:22 am
US-Venezuela tensions BIG update: Nicolas Maduro, wife Cilia Flores to appear in federal court to face...

Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores are set for their first US court appearance in New York after being captured in Caracas and flown to the United States to face federal charges, including narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons offences.

5 Jan 2026 7:14 am
Dhurandhar box office collection day 31: Ranveer Singh BEATS Yash's KGF Chapter 2, enters top 5 highest grossing Indian films of all time, earns...

The dominance of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continue even in it's fifth week, and now the film has joined the elite club of highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

5 Jan 2026 7:03 am
BIG boost for Uttar Pradesh: LDA to provide 12.5 hectares of land for Lucknow metro's East-West corridor, here's all you need to know

The land identified for this purpose includes about 6 hectares in sector-K of the Basant Kunj scheme and nearly 6.5 hectares of land currently used as temporary parking, developed under the Prabandhnagar Yojana for the inauguration of the Rashtra Prerna Sthal.

5 Jan 2026 6:54 am
IMD weather update: Cold wave grips North India, dense fog to continue for another week

According to the India Meteorological Department, dense to very dense fog will likely prevail during the morning and night hours across northern and central India for the coming seven days. For Monday (January 5), the IMD has issued a cold day alert for parts of several northern states.

5 Jan 2026 1:51 am
Who was Jarmal Singh? AAP sarpanch dies after being shot at wedding function in Amritsar

As per reports, Singh was sitting at a table and eating when gunmen entered and fired shots at him. Eyewitnesses said they fired two shots at Singh, seemingly with the intention to kill him. Singh was hit in the head and immediately collapsed, after which he was rushed to a hospital.

5 Jan 2026 12:23 am
IRCTC launches five day Dubai tour package priced at around Rs 95,000 per person

According to the statement, the package includes return airfare, stay in three-star hotels, visa charges, meals, sightseeing in air-conditioned buses, a desert safari and travel insurance.

4 Jan 2026 11:10 pm
THIS 28-year-old century-maker set to step in if vice-captain Shreyas Iyer misses IND vs NZ ODIs

A fitness cloud hangs over Shreyas Iyer ahead of the IND vs NZ ODI series, prompting selectors to keep a close watch on alternatives. A 28-year-old century-maker has been put on standby and could earn a call-up if the vice-captain fails to get fitness clearance in time.

4 Jan 2026 11:09 pm
'IT system misused for...': CM Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt 'arbitrary, flawed' SIR in Bengal

She also highlighted concerns about the Family Register, which was widely accepted as a valid identity document during the SIR exercise in Bihar.

4 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Human rabies to be declared a notifiable disease in Delhi, government says key step towards zero deaths

The Delhi government is also working on finalising the State Action Plan for Rabies Elimination in coordination with local bodies, the Animal Husbandry Department and other stakeholders.

4 Jan 2026 10:31 pm
WPL 2026: Australian legend Meg Lanning appointed UP Warriorz captain after historic run with Delhi Capitals

Meg Lanning has been named UP Warriorz captain for WPL 2026, marking a major leadership shift after her successful stint with Delhi Capitals, whom she led to three consecutive finals. The move adds experience and tactical depth to UPW's title push.

4 Jan 2026 10:12 pm
Ravindra Jadeja to take over as Rajasthan Royals captain in IPL 2026? Franchise drops massive hint

Ravindra Jadeja has sparked fresh IPL buzz after Rajasthan Royals dropped a strong hint pointing toward a possible captaincy change ahead of IPL 2026. The development has ignited speculation over leadership plans, squad direction, and Jadeja's future role in the franchise.

4 Jan 2026 9:32 pm
After Nicolas Maduro's capture, will US target Cuba next? Donald Trump, Marco Rubio's threats rings alarm

After Nicolas Maduro's capture, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted Cuba could be the next target, sparking fears of regime-change pressure. Cuba condemned the Venezuela raid as state terrorism.

4 Jan 2026 8:45 pm
Venezuela-like operation in Pakistan? Owaisi asks PM Modi to bring 26/11 Mumbai attack perpetrators to India

Owaisi was referring to the dramatic US attack on Venezuela, which resulted in the seizure of its president Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. The two are currently being held at a detention centre in New York, where the US says they will be prosecuted on a number of charges.

4 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
ICC set to take BIG call after Bangladesh seek shift of T20 World Cup matches from India

ICC is set to make a crucial decision after Bangladesh Cricket Board sought a shift of its T20 World Cup matches from India. The request has triggered discussions around venues, logistics, and tournament planning, with the ICC expected to review all options soon.

4 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
US-Venezuela tensions: Jack Ryan clip from 2019 goes viral after US 'capture' Maduro; know why

The US carried out the military assault on Caracas after consistently accusing Nicolas Maduro of being involved in drug trafficking.

4 Jan 2026 8:26 pm
JP Dutta's daughter Nidhi Dutta breaks silence on Border 2 comparisons with Border: 'Nobody can...'

Nidhi Dutta, who is one of the producers of Border 2 and also JP Dutta's daughter, has shut down the comparisons between both the films. She has stated Border 2 was never meant to compete with Border or break any records. Both the movies are headlined by Sunny Deol.

4 Jan 2026 8:06 pm
Venezuela Crisis Explained: Socialist economy, domestic blunders or U.S. sanctions - Which bears more blame for collapse?

Venezuela's oil boom crashed into a 73% economic contraction fueled by extreme subsidies, $300 billion lost to corruption, PDVSA underinvestment, and U.S. secondary sanctions that slashed oil output and deepened collapse.

4 Jan 2026 8:06 pm
Ruturaj Gaikwad creates history after India snub, achieves landmark feat in domestic cricket

Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered a strong response after being left out of India's squad, scripting history with a landmark performance in domestic cricket. The Maharashtra captain's consistency and temperament once again put the spotlight on his credentials amid selection debates.

4 Jan 2026 8:05 pm
After Venezuela, Colombia next? Trump warns president Gustavo Petro: 'Has to watch his...'

In the early hours of Saturday, US forces struck the capital and other parts of Venezuela, capturing president Maduro his wife Cilia Flores. They are currently being held at a detention centre in Brooklyn, New York City, where the US plans to prosecute them. Here's more on this.

4 Jan 2026 7:32 pm
Meet Jay Dudhane, Splitsvilla 13 winner, Bigg Boss Marathi 3 first runner-up, arrested at Mumbai airport for this reason

Jay Dudhane, who won MTV Splitsvilla 13 and finished as first runner-up in Bigg Boss Marathi 3, has been arrested in an alleged real estate scam. Read on to know the details.

4 Jan 2026 7:22 pm
Aamir Khan REACTS to Sunil Grover's 'priceless' mimicry of him on The Great Indian Kapil Show: 'I felt like I was...'

Aamir Khan enjoyed Sunil Grover's mimicry of him on The Great Indian Kapil Show, calling it funny and spot-on, while fans also praised both the impersonation and Aamir's positive reaction.

4 Jan 2026 6:50 pm
BCB moves ICC, seeks relocation of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches over security concerns

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally approached the ICC seeking relocation of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches, citing security concerns. The move adds fresh uncertainty around the tournament schedule and venues as the global body reviews the request ahead of the marquee event.

4 Jan 2026 6:45 pm