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UP Headmaster Suspended for Submitting Forged Renovation Photos

District Basic Education Officer Manish Kumar Singh said the in-charge headmaster of the government primary school in Duttpur village of the Mani

World Economic Forum: Global risks enter Age of Competition as geoeconomic tensions dominate 2026 outlook

The world is entering what the World Economic Forum (WEF) calls an Age of Competition, marked by intensifying geoeconomic rivalry, rising societa

Chess Mahakumbh International Conference Inaugurated at KIIT By Viswanathan Anand

US, Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise 'Inspired Gambit 2026' in Pabbi

American and Pakistani soldiers have completed joint training in Pakistan. The exercise, named 'Inspired Gambit 2026', focused on infantry skills

Maharashtra civic polls: From Fadnavis, AIMIM to Thackerays, here are 10 biggest winners and losers

The Maharashtra civic elections 2026 saw the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieve a significant victory, securing over 1,800 seats statewide and end

World Bank President Ajay Banga named to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza redevelopment under Trump plan

The White House released a list of appointed members to the founding Executive Board of the Board of Peace

4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Gujarats Kutch district; no casualties

The quake was recorded at 1:22 a.m. with its epicentre about 55 km north northeast (NNE) from Khavda in the district, says the Gandhinagar-based

This battle is not over...: Shiv Sena (UBT) reacts to BMC loss

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (UBT) on Saturday gave its first reaction following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections

Quote of the day by Bob Hawke: The things which are most important don't always

Bob Hawke served as Australia's 23rd Prime Minister. He was known for his charisma and negotiation skills. Hawke guided Australia through major e

Guru Tegh Bahadur row: Delhi Speaker says forensic analysis found video not tampered with

The report clearly says that the alleged remark by Atishi was found matching frame by frame in the video clip, and it was original and there was

BRS Protest for Secunderabad Corporation Thwarted

Officials said permission was sought under the banner of the Secunderabad District Sadhana Samithi, but was rejected due to law and order and tra

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Prabhas Spirit Locks Worldwide Release for March 5, 2027

The film is being produced on a lavish scale by Bhadrakali Pictures in association with T-Series Films.

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Gujarats Kutch district, no casualties

The Kutch district is historically vulnerable, as seen in the devastating 7.6 magnitude quake of January 26, 2001, which claimed 13,800 lives and

Ladakh Coldest, Kashmir Sub-Zero, Jammu Relatively Warmer

Srinagar, Jan 17: Ladakh continued to reel under intense cold conditions on Saturday, emerging as the coldest region across Jammu and Kashmir, wh

Goa Horror: Russian tourist kills 'live-in partner', slits her neck; investigation underway

A Russian man, Aleksei Leonov, was arrested in Goa after two women, including his live-in partner, were found murdered in Arambol and Morjim. Pol

EOW Cracks Fake Job Racket; Ex-Police Employee Booked For Duping Aspirants Of 23 Lakh

SRINAGAR, Jan 17: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has unearthed a major employment fraud, registering a case against a fo

Watch: Nitin Gadkari credits development politics for BJPs municipal poll victory

Arunachal Pradesh: Two Kerala Tourists Drown in Sela Lake

Situated at an altitude of over 13,000 feet, Sela Lake is a popular tourist destination but poses significant risks during winter due to extreme

Senegal criticises lack of fair play before facing host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup final

Senegal's players travelled by train from Tangier to Rabat on Friday, but found what the federation said was a clear lack of adequate security me

Budget 2026: Deloitte says R&D remains central; likely to refine EV incentives, boost localisation

India's upcoming Union Budget is expected to boost electric vehicle adoption. Measures will likely focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing

Kutch earthquake: 4.1 magnitude quake hits Gujarat district

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Gujarat's Kutch district early Saturday, causing panic but no reported casualties or damage. The tremor's epice

Florida roadway added to list of things named after Trump

A road near President Donald Trump's Florida club has been renamed in his honor. This marks the latest in a series of projects and buildings bear

Venezuela interim leader sacks Industry Minister, a Maduro ally

R-Day 2026 to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram, river-themed enclosure

Enclosures along Kartavya Path to feature historic paintings and floral tributes to composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, while traditional VVIP la

Donald Trump issues wave of pardons, including repeat offender

In 2024, she and her brother, Andres, were convicted in a separate case, this one involving lying to manufacturers to sell wholesale groceries an

US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner & World Bank President Ajay Banga to Gaza board under Trump's plan

The White House has unveiled a Board of Peace to oversee Gaza's temporary governance, including figures like Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, with D

Karishma Kapur's first reaction to Priya Kapur's bid in Supreme Court to see divorce papers: 'Frivolous'

Karisma Kapoor has opposed Priya Kapur's plea in the Supreme Court seeking access to her divorce papers with late Sunjay Kapur, calling the reque

Russian man held for killing two female compatriots in north Goa

According to police official, Russian national Aleksei Leonov allegedly killed his friend Elena Vaneeva (37) in her room at Morjim on January 14

PM Modi's gift to West Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw ahead of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train inauguration in Malda

the Vaishnaw said that 101 railway stations are being reconstructed with major development works underway at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Sta

PM Modi pays homage to MGR on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran on his birth anniversary. Modi

Pollution not political issue, but challenge to make Delhi better: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated pollution is a challenge, not politics. The government supports startups for cleaner solutions. Meanwhi

Kiccha Sudeeps Mark OTT Release Date

Having completed its theatrical run, Mark will begin streaming on JioHotstar starting January 23.

Mauni Amavasya 2026 date and time: Check when to observe fast, holy dip, Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga, Harshana Yoga, Shiva Vas Yoga timings

Mauni Amavasya 2026 kab hai: This Sunday marks Mauni Amavasya, a significant day for spiritual practices. Devotees will observe silence, perform

Samakka-Saralamma Jatara: The big tribal spiritual reset

As Telangana prepares for the biennial Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, one of the worlds largest indigenous spiritual gatherings, the sacred heart of

Dense fog to grip northern, central India; snowfall likely in J&K and Himachal, check statewise weather here

India is experiencing a severe winter spell with cold waves, dense fog, and low temperatures affecting northern, central, and eastern regions. Th

VIDEO: Kiara Advani Sings Birthday Song for Sidharth Malhotra

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcomed their first child, daughter Saraayah, in July last year.

US envoy Sergio Gor holds talks with RBI Governor Malhotra on technology cooperation

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra. They discussed boosting cooperation between the two nations. A key f

Norovirus Infects Over 100 Students At South China School

A total of 103 students at a senior high school in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, have been infected with norovirus, local health auth

Dhurandhar Devendra posters go up across Mumbai as BJP emerges top force in BMC

The posters were displayed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha Mumbai president Tajinder Singh Tiwana, who was also elected as a corporat

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

At 45, Venus Williams is set to become the oldest player in Australian Open women's singles history. She expressed surprise at the record, focusi

Jallikattu 2026 sees thrilling bull taming at Alanganallur

The festival highlighted courage, skill, and cultural tradition central to Tamil Nadus Pongal celebrations.

Pak Determined To Beat Terrorism, Throw It In Indian Ocean: Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistan was determined to defeat terrorism, asserting that the menace of militancy would be h

FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'

The notices come after nearly four months of U.S. military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific that the U.S. alleg

Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR Amid Cold Wave, Air Quality 'Severe'

Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to another harsh winter morning on Saturday, with icy temperatures, dense fog and hazardous a

TVK Forms Election Campaign Committee Ahead of TN Assembly Polls

Vijay said the newly formed committee will manage and supervise election campaign activities at the state, district and constituency level

Tourist bus overturns in Thiruvananthapuram, 17 injured

A tourist bus carrying students and teachers overturned near Thiruvananthapuram. At least 17 people were injured in the accident. The bus was on

Triple engine, total takeover: How BJP dethroned the Thackerays from Mumbai fortress in 229-seat BMC battle

The Bharatiya Janata Party has seized control of Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, ending decades of Thackeray family rule. This marks

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP sweeps local elections, clinches 1,425 seats across 29 corporations

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in Maharashtra. They have become the single largest party in the Brihanmumbai Munic

ED Summons Former YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy in Liquor Scam Probe

Liquor scam probe intensifies

Steve Smith Explains Why He Denied Babar Azam A Single In BBL Match

After denying Babar Azam a single on the final ball of the over, Steve Smith went on to hit 32 runs in the next. Babar Azam, however, wasn't happ

China's 82-Year-Old Woman Goes Viral For Using Drones And Live Streaming To Sell Farm Products

Known affectionately as the hardcore grandma, Dai Shuying has impressed many people with her ability to operate agricultural drones.

How banking bottlenecks slow cybercrime investigations in Telangana

Fraudsters use every second, pushing funds through layers of mule accounts spread across multiple banks, while investigators must track all trans

53-year-old arrested after acid attack on minor girl in Keralas Wayanad

According to police, the attack occurred on Friday evening. Police said there were multiple issues between the neighbours that led to the inciden

US judges order release of three detained Indians

Washington: US federal judges in California have ordered immigration authorities to release three Indian citizens, saying they were detained with

UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

The UN treaty, also known as Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), was finalised in March 2023 after 15 years of negotiations

Donald Trump praises Iran for cancelling planned executions amid protests

Thank you! Trump posted. Those sentiments come after Trump spent days suggesting that the US might strike Iran militarily if its government trigg

Fadnavis leads BJP to landslide civic poll victory in Maharashtra

The results mark his first major electoral success since returning as CM in 2024 and highlight his ability to deliver with minimal involvement fr

Venezuelan opposition leader confident on democracy, vague on next steps

This has nothing to do with a tension or decision between Delcy Rodrguez and myself, she said, before pivoting to vague assertions about her part

China's electricity consumption soars to record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh

China's electricity use reached an all-time high last year, surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours. This record consumption exceeded that of the E

Elon Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown

SpaceX, which owns Starlink, made the satellite service free for Iranians this week, placing Musks space company at the center of another geopoli

World Economic Forum economists expect global economic conditions to weaken in 2026

Global economic conditions are expected to weaken, according to World Economic Forum chief economists. Despite this, the outlook has improved mod

BJPs Maharashtra civic poll win reflects rejection of divisive propaganda: Annamalai

The Mahayuti alliance secured a significant victory in Maharashtra's local body elections. BJP leader K Annamalai stated that voters have shown t

I saved 10 million lives: Trump again claims role in India-Pakistan peace

Trump has made similar claims many times since May 10 last year, stating that it was his pressure that led to peace between the two nuclear-armed

US Announces Sports-Event Exemptions To Trump's Sweeping Visa Ban

The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as major sporting eventsaside from soccer's 2026 World Cup

Hyderabad man killed by stepbrother after quarrel over cigarette

Hyderabad: A man killed his 30-year-old stepbrother after a quarrel over a cigarette on Thursday, January 15, in Hyderabad. In the incident that

Canada breaks with US, signs historic China tariff deal on EVs and canol

The deal caps Chinese EV exports to Canada at 49,000 vehicles initially, rising to 70,000 over five years. China will reduce its canola seed tari

Amazon, JioMart and others fined Rs 44 lakh over illegal walkie-talkie sales

Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, Meesho, MaskMan Toys, TradeIndia, Antriksh Technologies, Vardaanmart,

KGMU case: VHP protests in Lucknow over alleged religious conversions

The protesters urged the Special Task Force (STF), which is probing the case, to expedite the investigation and ensure stringent action against t

Sun Pharma launches skin cancer treatment drug in US

Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl) is now available in the US for healthcare professionals to prescribe for adults with metastatic cutaneous squamous ce

Meerut to Prayagraj in just 6 hours: India's longest expressway to open in UP next month, linking 12 districts, check details here

India's longest Ganga Expressway is set to open next month after successful FASTag toll trials. Spanning 594 km across 12 districts, the six-lane

PM to Visit West Bengal Today, to Attend Govt Programme

This will be Modi's second visit to the state amid the ongoing SIR exercise and his first since the political firestorm triggered by the ED's sea

Nvidia H200 chip parts suppliers halt output after China blocks shipments: Report

The H200, Nvidias second most powerful AI chip, is one of the biggest flashpoints in current U.S.-Sino relations

South Koreas former president Yoon sentenced to five years in prison

The court ruled that Yoon obstructed investigators attempting to detain him, violated the rights of Cabinet members who were not consulted on his

New Antarctica map reveals hidden landscape beneath the ice

The map will guide future radar surveys and improve computer models of ice flow, helping predict Antarctic contributions to global sea-level rise

BMC results show urban India's faith in BJP leadership: Tejasvi Surya

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya linked recent BMC election wins to urban voters' trust in the party's leadership and expressed confidence in similar victori

T20 World Cup 2026: Jamaican veteran Courtney Walsh joins Zimbabwe as bowling consultant

Zimbabwe has bolstered its preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 by appointing West Indies legend Courtney Walsh as bowling consultan

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for benefits

Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial cap of 49,000 vehicles on Chinese

SAD flags threat to Majithia's life inside jail, seeks Punjab Governor's intervention

The SAD appealed to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to issue necessary directions to ensure the security of Majithia, a former Minister, saying it h

Study shows horses detect fear in humans through scent

Samples were taken from people while they watched a scary video and a joyful video, as well as a neutral sample, and later placed on the nostrils

Andhra's Ponduru Khadi receives GI tag, boosting artisan income and recognition

The GI recognition will protect the fabric against counterfeit products, ensure fair value for artisans, and provide both national and internatio

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Day 1 LIVE

Discussions on influential personalities, issues of contemporary relevance, translations and more to animate The Hindu Lit for Life 2026

6, 6, 6, and one more 6: Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over

Steve Smith's explosive 41-ball century, including a record 32 runs in one over, powered the Sydney Sixers to a thrilling five-wicket victory ove

After Supreme Court, Jharkhand High Court Pauses Probe Against ED Officers

The Jharkhand High Court has paused a probe by Ranchi Police against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers, a day after a similar move by the Sup

Pakistani fishing boat found operating in Indian waters, FIR filed after Coast Guard intercepts it near Gujarat

Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat, 'Al-Madina', with nine crew members inside India's Exclusive Economic Zone off the Gujar

Watch: Trump claims he stopped India and Pakistan from fighting, again

Government aims to formally recognise 1 lakh tribal healers from STs as partners in health services

At the plenary session, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs also signed MoU with the ICMRRegional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, to set up Indi

Indian businessman jailed in US for illegal export of aviation parts to Russia

Washington: A Delhi-based businessman has been sentenced to 30 months in US federal prison for conspiring to illegally export controlled aviation

1 Tourist Dead, Another Missing After Slipping Into Frozen Arunachal Lake

Two tourists from Kerala drowned in the Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district on Friday, police said. The body of one of them was reco