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Pongal a shining symbol of Tamil traditions: PM Modi

Emphasizing Tamil as the worlds oldest language, he praised Pongals global reach and expressed hope that the festival brings prosperity, good hea

After 'white-collar terror' bust, J&K begins massive profiling of mosques, madrasas

In the wake of a major crackdown on a white-collar terror module involving doctors and students, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have launched an e

Chiranjeevis Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office Pull Is Back: Rs 40 Crore Share in Telugu States?

Trade circles say the film has already emerged as a big winner for distributors across the two Telugu states.

Army ready to induct women in infantry if there is societal acceptance: General Upendra Dwivedi

We have also opened up medical non-tech as well as the Army Education Corps for the same. As announced last year, the all-women skydiving display

US senators introduce long-awaited bill to define crypto market rules

The crypto industry has long pushed for such legislation, often arguing that it is existential to the future of digital assets in the U.S.

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Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill

AI data centres run chips at extremely high temperatures that would burn out within minutes without proper cooling, usually provided by locally s

My Medaram WhatsApp Chatbot Launched to Assist Devotees During Jatara

Pilgrims can access routes, traffic updates, medical camps, facilities, complaint services and missing persons details by messaging 7658912300, e

WhatsApp Friendship Costs UP Man Rs 1.92 Crore, Another Man Poses As Woman

For a Lucknow man, a WhatsApp friendship with a 'woman' that began with casual chats and calls ended in a Rs 1.92 crore cyber fraud.

Prudential taps ex-HSBC exec Douglas Flint as new chair

Douglas Flint will take over as Prudential's new chair in May. He replaces Shriti Vadera, who is stepping down after five years. Flint brings ext

22 Killed, Over 30 Injured As Crane Collapse Derails Train In Thailand

Nakhon Ratchasima: 22 Killed As Crane Collapse Derails Train In Thailand

Sankranti Isn't Just A Festival, It's A Blueprint For Seasonal Eating, Immunity, And Winter Wellness

Sankranti reminds us of something simple: winter food works best when it's warm, grounding, and repeatable.

Goa government tables bill to increase Class 1 school entry age to 6 years

Goa is poised to enhance its educational standards by raising the minimum age for Class 1 admissions to six years, reflecting the national educat

Viral video: Salman Khan gives Bhaijaan vibes at Nupur Sanon-Stebin Ben's wedding reception, steals the limelight from newlyweds, fans react

Salman Khan made headlines with his appearance at Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben's Mumbai wedding reception. A heartfelt moment went viral when Stebi

TVK Calls Rahuls Support to Jana Nayagan a Friendly Gesture; Cong Says No Politics in It

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee said Gandhi's statement was only aimed at the 'undemocratic methods' of the Censor Board and there was nothing

Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant: Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases.

Kobe Bryant, a celebrated NBA star, spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He secured five NBA championships and earned numerous ac

Actor Vijay Rules Out BJP Alliance Amid CBI Summons Over Karur Stampede

Vijay has all along called the saffron party, BJP, his ideological enemy and ruled out an alliance with it.

Crane collapse derails train in Thailand, killing 22: police

A crane at an under-construction high-speed rail line in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train on Wednesday, causing it to derail and killing

Fire breaks out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad's official residence in New Delhi, no damage reported

The fire department received the distress call at 8:05 am, and the blaze was brought under control by 8:35 am.

Mission Billion Summit to Launch in Delhi; Aims to Catalyze 100 'Non-Profit Unicorns' by 2030

India has built 100+ startup unicorns. The summit asks a parallel question: how can we build 100 non-profit unicorns by 2030 to solve challenges

Over 9 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip In Prayagraj On Ekadashi

On the occasion of Ekadashi, a large number of devotees arrived at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela.

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026: Schedule, venues, groups, match timings, live streaming, India matches details and squad

Youth cricket's next chapter unfolds this week with the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 in southern Africa. Zimbabwe and Namibia host 16 teams

Dark fleet seeks Russian protection as US seizes oil tankers

Trump oil tanker grab: At least 26 ships have switched registration to Russia since the beginning of last month, with the bulk of those happening

BMC elections: Voter photo ID card, 12 other identity proofs valid for polling

Mumbai: Electors in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will be required to present either a voter photo ID card or any o

Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police as number one priority

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the arrested man, Kazem Hamad, was a threat to national security and that she had iden

Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump

Nuuk: The leaders of Denmark and the countrys territory of Greenland have offered a united front against President Donald Trumps calls for the Un

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in US

Washington: President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon tariffs, this time to coerce the Iranian government to end i

Happy Makar Sankranti 2026: 100+ wishes, Images, Whatsapp, Facebook, Insta photos you can share with family and friends

Makar Sankranti images: Makar Sankranti is a vibrant Indian festival honoring the sun and nature's bounty. It marks the sun's northward journey,

Maharashtra civic polls: no microphones or large groups in door-to-door campaigns

Civic poll candidates in Maharashtra face new restrictions. The State Election Commission has banned microphones and large groups for door-to-doo

Death toll from crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to 2571, say activists

Dubai: The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists said early Wednesday. The figure came from the US-b

GBA chief orders action against illegal buildings in Bengaluru

GBA Chief CommissionerM.Maheshwar Raohighlighted the importance of sealing buildings that have been constructed without approved plans, and stopp

Venezuelans regain access to social network X after yearlong block

X was once again accessible in Venezuela on Tuesday, more than a year after users were blocked by deposed president Nicolas Maduro

What is Shaksgam Valley dispute? Army Chief rejects Chinas claim as 75 km road built in area

SIR hearings: Nadia tops illegal voter list, none flagged in South Kolkata or Bankura

West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision process has identified over 11,000 illegal voters. Nadia district leads with 9,228 such electors. This e

Delhi to generate revenue from green initiatives using carbon credit

Under this framework, the Delhi Government will now be able to generate revenue by selling carbon credits achieved through its various green proj

Give details of functional diagnostic, radiological services in Govt hospitals: HC to Delhi Govt

The court order came while dealing with a suo-motu case it initiated in 2017 over the alleged lack of critical care in government hospitals

'It's A Big Problem': Trump's Big Warning After Greenland Chooses Denmark

Amid US President Donald Trump's persistent annexation threats, Greenland categorically ruled out joining the United States, saying the Arctic te

Indore water contamination deaths: Audit indicates 15 deaths linked to diarrhoea outbreak

An audit report has been submitted to Indore administration concerning deaths in Bhagirathpura. Findings indicate 15 fatalities may be linked to

China's trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing's resilience to renewed tariff tensions since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last January has emboldened Chinese firm

Jaishankar, Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence Cooperation

The phone call came a day after newly-appointed US ambassador Sergio Gor said there will be some contact between the two sides on the trade issue

'Everybody now admits I was right on tariffs...': Trump at Ford plant in Detroit

Asaduddin Owaisi takes jibe at NSA Doval over avenge comments

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday slammed National Security Advisor Ajit Doval over his remarks calling on India

Apple rolls out Creator Studio to boost services push, adds AI features

Apple has used its services business, which includes its Apple Music and iCloud services, to drive growth in recent years

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Arrive Hand-in-Hand at Mumbai Restaurant

Ranbir Kapoor made sure to match her style in a black kurta-pyjama, layered with an embroidered Nehru jacket.

Makar Sankranti Ends 'Dark Month', Nitish Kumar Gears Up For Cabinet Expansion

As Bihar celebrates Makar Sankranti today, the corridors of power are abuzz with speculation about the expansion of the Nitish Kumar cabinet

Sambhal court orders FIR against former CO Anuj Chaudhary, others in 2024 violence case

Sambhal witnessed violence on November 24, 2024, the second day of the Shahi Jama Mosque survey as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashe

Five govt employees terminated in Jammu and Kashmir for alleged 'terror links'

Jammu and Kashmir administration terminated five more government employees for alleged anti-national activities, citing security concerns. These

Mumbai Man Arrested for Threatening Kadapa MP, MLA

The accused has been identified as Rushanth Jayakumar Wadke, a resident of Mumbai.

First ever Army Day Parade to be held outside cantonment area, Bhairav battalions, drones to debut

The Bhairav Battalion is positioned between the Para Special Forces and regular infantry units. The battalion was raised to meet modern warfare r

Former Minister and INLD leader Sampat Singh accuses Haryana govt of neglecting the education sector in budgets over the years

According to the latest education department report, 40,671 posts of school teachers out of the sanctioned 1,22,359 posts were vacant at present,

2025 was third hottest year on record, no relief expected in 2026: EU, US experts

The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researcher

Sussanne Khan pens heartfelt note on her ex-husband Hrithik Roshan's relationship with Saba Azad, wishes to connect 'beyond families'

Sussanne Khan wished a belated happy birthday to Hrithik Roshan, and also penned a note on his relationship with Saba Azad.

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has advocated for the company to be allowed to sell some of its more advanced chips in China

Iran to Hang Protester Amid Nationwide Unrest

Twenty-six-year-old Erfan Soltani is allegedly scheduled to be hanged to death after his arrest during protests in Karaj last Thursday

Lithium prices charge up on Chinas move to end export rebates from April

Manufacturers front-running orders, while ongoing demand growth and production curtailments have resulted in the spike

Elon Musk's X recovers after outage hits thousands globally

The actual number of affected users may differ from what is shown on Downdetector, as the reports are submitted by users

Taiwan Wants to Arrest OnePlus CEO in Latest Step to Block China

Viral video: Veer Pahariya subtly confirms break up, arrives at Nupur Sanon-Stebin Ben's reception without Tara Sutaria, netizens say 'you deserve better'

Veer Pahariya was among the guests at Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben's wedding reception. Still, unlike previous public appearances, he was spotted w

Bhogi Festivities Take to the Skies with Hot Air Balloon Rides in Hyderabad

Tickets for the Telangana Tourism event near Qutub Shahi Tombs sold out within minutes.

Happy Pongal 2026: 100+ wishes, quotes, images, Facebook, Insta and Whatsapp messages in Tamil and English

Happy Pongal Wishes in Tamil: Pongal marks Tamil Nadu's harvest season around January 14-15. This four-day festival honors new crops and nature's

Starlink offering free service in Iran, where other communications were cut in protest crackdown

Starlink has been the only way for Iranians to communicate with the outside world since authorities shut down the internet Thursday night

Over 14 lakh people left the city by bus, trains to celebrate Pongal in their natives

GRAP treats symptoms, not causes of Delhi air pollution: experts

Delhi's air pollution crisis persists despite emergency measures like GRAP. Experts argue GRAP offers temporary relief but misses root causes. Th

Iran unrest: Over 2,500 killed in protest crackdown, rights group says

The group said most of those killed were protesters, along with children and civilians not involved in demonstrations, while over 18,100 people h

HiLife Brides Wedding Exhibition January Dates, Venue

HILIFE Exhibition being the nations most loved, favorite and the largest exhibition brand is all set to bring in wedding vibe for the brides.

What to know about the NYC nurses' strike and how it affects patients

NYC Nurses' Strike: Thousands of New York City nurses are on strike for a second day. Major hospitals like NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore, and

Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert comic strip, dies at 68

Launched in 1989, Dilbert became a cultural phenomenon for its sharp satire of corporate life, appearing in thousands of newspapers worldwide and

Man City Beats Newcastle 2-0 in English League Cup Semifinal

Semenyo also scored on his debut in the 10-1 rout of Exeter in the FA Cup over the weekend

Grammy-Nominated Musician John Forte Passes Away at 50

In 1998, Forte released his first solo album Poly Sci. The album included vocals from artists like DMX, Fat Joe, and Pras.

Shadowfax sets price band of Rs 118 - Rs 124 per share for IPO

Shadowfax's offering will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale of Rs 907.3 crore.

Injection turns dormant tumour immune cells into cancer fighters: Study

The breakthrough could overcome key challenges in treating solid tumours, offering a faster, scalable and potentially more effective form of next

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Cold wave, dense fog persist across Delhi-NCR, alerts IMD

Delhi and surrounding areas are experiencing a cold wave for the third day. Dense fog is disrupting early mornings. Minimum temperatures are sign

Newly built arena at Suriyur to host first bull taming event in Tiruchi

The permanent arena with associated facilities is to be inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on January 15

Five new diarrhoea cases detected in Indore; no clarity over 'death audit' report

A total of 436 patients were admitted to hospitals since the vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak, triggered by supply of contaminated drinking water

Telangana RTC to operate 3,495 special buses for Medaram Jatara

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) on Tuesday announced that it will operate 3,495 special buses for the upcoming

Trump blasts Iran, signals possible US action after White House meeting on escalating unrest

Turkman Gate stone-pelting case: Arrests rise to 20 as Delhi Police nab two more

Earlier on January 7, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elah

Scientists find spaceflight affects immune genes, deforms the brain

The brain is a particularly important area of concern; previous research has shown that without gravity, the brain tends to shift position inside

Denmark, Greenland stand united against US attempt to acquire Arctic territory

Speaking at a joint press conference, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized solidarity with Denmark and t

Delivery agents must keep eye on road, not clock

The minister had met with officials from Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato

Donald Trump urges Iran to show humanity as protest death toll rises

Trump said he believes that the killing is `significant` and that his administration would `act accordingly.` He added that he believed the Irani

No talks yet with Pawar Sr but there's no permanent enemy in politics: Ajit

Tehran labels Trump main killer amid escalating unrest in Iran

Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, has accused US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the main

Just going BTS of the BMC for a bit!

If water, sanitation, roads, potholes, etc matter to you, I dont know a more important vote than for local body elections; no?

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

While the move could further strain Irans economy, already burdened by high inflation, it risks unintended consequences for the United States.

Pongal 2026: Singapore PM Lawrence invites citizens to celebrate festival with Tamil community at Little India

Pongal, India's prominent Hindu harvest festival, is being celebrated globally alongside Makar Sankranti. In Singapore, the Tamil community is en

Trump Warns of Very Strong Action if Iran Hangs Protesters

Rights groups accuse the government of fatally shooting protesters and masking the scale of the crackdown with an internet blackout that has now

88 tonnes of e-waste collected during special drive in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected 88 tonnes of electronic waste during the two-day special drive, which con

US: Six prosecutors in Minnesota quit over push to investigate ICE shooting victim's widow

Prosecutors objected to investigating a widow whose partner was killed by an ICE agent. They also opposed the department's refusal to investigate

Makar Sankranti 2026 Bank Holiday: Are banks open or closed on January 14? Check state-wise list here

Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.