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Rupee falls 8 paise to 90.98 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said rising geopolitical uncertainty, including renewed U.S. expansionary signals, has increased risk aversion and kept emerging market currencies under pressure

20 Jan 2026 9:52 am
Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40

The crash late on Sunday (January 18, 2026) is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013

20 Jan 2026 9:51 am
AI videos of Lord Jagannath surface, police complaint filed

One of the videos shows milk being poured over Lord Jagannath in front of the Puri temple using a crane

20 Jan 2026 9:44 am
Meta turning a blind eye to illegal gambling ads, UK Gambling Commission says

Britains Gambling Commission said on Monday that Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, was turning a blind eye to illegal online casinos advertising on its sites

20 Jan 2026 9:32 am
UK PM says 'need to do more' to protect children from social media

Starmer told a press conference that o options are off the table when asked about restricting social media for younger people

20 Jan 2026 9:16 am
World Economic Forum 2026 LIVE: Maharashtra signs investment MoUs worth 14.5 lakh cr on day 1

From India, at least four Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu as well as six Chief Ministers are expected to be there, along with over 100 top CEOs from the country

20 Jan 2026 9:13 am
Karnataka DGP-CRE Ramachandra Rao suspended after obscene video goes viral

An order issued late on Monday (January 19, 2026), stated that Mr. Rao acted in an obscene manner which is unbecoming of a government servant and also causing embarrassment to the Government

20 Jan 2026 9:09 am
Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs, survey shows

Randstad, one of the worlds largest recruitment agencies, surveyed 27,000 workers and 1,225 employers and covered more than 3 million job postings across 35 markets for the report

20 Jan 2026 9:06 am
CISF personnel deployed at Chennai airport trained to speak Tamil: Senior Officer

An official says 30 per cent of those deployed are Tamils, another 30 per cent will be from Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The rest come from other parts of the country

20 Jan 2026 8:33 am
What is Tamil Nadus new hybrid pensionmodel? | Explained

The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) for government employees, combining features of the Old and Unified Pension Schemes, amid growing demands from staff for better pension security

20 Jan 2026 8:30 am
Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised

SIR 2.0, aimed at updating electoral rolls, has caused confusion and distress among voters. Despite the ECINets ability to handle data entry, verification, cross-checks, and audit trails, the process has relied heavily on paper-based forms, summons, and hearings

20 Jan 2026 8:30 am
Australian Open 2026: Defending champion Madison Keys battles past plucky Oliynykova

Casper Ruud is targeting a fourth Grand Slam final, but he is ready to pull the pin and make a mad dash home if he gets a call from his heavily pregnant wife

20 Jan 2026 8:21 am
IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with online-first strategy after 8 years in India

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with an online-first store, expanding deliveries to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Salem ahead of a planned physical retail presence

20 Jan 2026 8:10 am
ASICS GEL-Nimbus 28 Review: A comfortable running shoe built for long runs, recovery days, and easy miles

After three weeks of regular use, the Nimbus 28 stands out as one of the most comfortable running shoes ASICS currently offers for long-distance running and daily training

20 Jan 2026 8:05 am
State of emergency declared after death toll rises to nine in gangsters' attacks on Guatemalan police

The violence started Saturday (January 17, 2026) when inmates seized control of three prisons in apparently coordinated riots, taking 43 guards hostage

20 Jan 2026 7:58 am
CRPF constable, wife arrested in Noida for assaulting 10-year-old

The victim is in ICU, being treated for multiple fractures, scars, torn nails and low haemoglobin

20 Jan 2026 7:20 am
Big mandates, bigger responsibilities: trends in elections

Large electoral mandates raise high expectations, which many parties and alliances in India have struggled to meet over time

20 Jan 2026 7:00 am
I thought its enough. I cant push it anymore: Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton

The former world No. 1 said the decision was forced by a severe degeneration of her knee, which made sustained high-intensity training impossible

20 Jan 2026 6:57 am
Syrian Govt deal with Kurdish fighters appears to unravel as IS prisoners escape

After new outbreaks of clashes Monday (January 19, 2026), the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces issued a statement calling for all of our youth to join the ranks of the resistance

20 Jan 2026 6:46 am
Skywalk at Kilambakkam halt station yet to be completed

While work on the halt railway station is almost over, CMDA is building the skywalk to connect the station with the bus terminus; officials say all the works may be completed by February

20 Jan 2026 5:37 am
Scientists plan to build a graviton detector. Why is it so hard?

Gravity is one of natures four fundamental forces; the others are electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces. And gravity is 1 billion billion billion billion times weaker than the electromagnetic force, the next strongest. This is why a fridge magnet can overcome the gravitational pull of the entire earth to pick up a paperclip

20 Jan 2026 5:30 am
20 Jan 2026 5:10 am
Priyank Kharge plays good samaritan

Priyank Kharge on Sunday played the role of good samaritan by helping an accident victim, who was lying on the road, to reach the hospital and get immediate treatment

20 Jan 2026 5:09 am
Disciplinary action will be taken against DGP, says CM

Former Minister and BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar said that Mr. Rao has brought disrespect to the police, which raises suspicion on the department itself.

20 Jan 2026 5:07 am
TCS incorporates regional HQ in Saudi Arabia

Tata Consultancy Services Netherlands B.V. is the holding Company of the Tata Consultancy Services Regional Headquarters, which is a step-down subsidiary of TCS

20 Jan 2026 3:47 am
Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on first day of National Selection Trials

Manini topped the women's 50m rifle prone T1 with a total of 625.0, built on a composed and balanced series-by-series performance of 104.7, 104.2, 102.3, 104.6, 104.2, and 105

20 Jan 2026 3:25 am
No rest, Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from January 22

Punjab are currently placed sixth in Group B with 11 points from five matches

20 Jan 2026 3:22 am
Barcelona's 11-game winning streak ends with 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad in Spanish league

The loss left the Catalan club one point ahead of second-place Real Madrid, which beat Levante 2-0 at home on Saturday (January 17)

20 Jan 2026 2:56 am
Valentino Garavani, fashion designer to jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome

His body will repose at the foundation's headquarters in Rome on Wednesday and Thursday. The funeral will be held on Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri

20 Jan 2026 2:53 am
We believe in each other, wanted to bring a white ball trophy home: Vidarbha coach Ghani

Support is the key word for Ghani, a trait he thinks helps the team consistently rise above situations and fancied teams

20 Jan 2026 2:36 am
Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics but reckons ship has sailed for big T20I tournaments

Smith acknowledged that his chances in major Australian tournaments may be limited, but he's focused on enjoying cricket, performing well, and aiming for a spot in the team for the 2028 LA Olympics

20 Jan 2026 2:24 am
Cracks appear in Punjab Congress over calls for Dalit representation in party by Channi

Channi asserted he did not speak against any particular caste or community, and that he was a victim of malicious propaganda on social media

20 Jan 2026 2:11 am
BHEL reports 3-fold jump in net profit to 390 crore in Q3

BHEL's total income rose 18% to 8,691.85 crore during the third quarter from 7,385 crore in the year-ago period

20 Jan 2026 1:54 am
Odishas saltwater crocodile population rises to 1,858

As a future strategy, drones and cameras will be used in selected river segments to identify and profile individual crocodiles based on distinctive morphological features, said P. K. Jha, PCCF (Wildlife)

20 Jan 2026 1:15 am
SC seeks govt response on plea for quota, concessional fare for acid attack survivors on trains

Due to the nature of their burn injuries, persistent itching, especially after undergoing surgery, acid attack survivors often need to travel by train in air-conditioned coaches.

20 Jan 2026 1:01 am
A Centrist lens on illegal immigration

The Oppositions denial of undocumented immigrants in the face of evidence alienates people

20 Jan 2026 12:52 am
Delhi HC quashes 2016 income tax notices to Prannoy Roy, Radhika Roy

Bench terms the reassessment proceedings arbitrary and against fundamental and constitutional rights

20 Jan 2026 12:44 am
District Cong. chief post is position of prestige, honour, saysHooda

Many national and State leaders, including SirChhotuRam, have held this position, he said.

20 Jan 2026 12:41 am
No new Guillain Barre Syndrome case in two days in M.P.s Neemuch; six still in hospital

The outbreak had been reported in Neemuchs Manasa town when child and a teenager died on January 11 and January 13 respectively. 18 people have so far reported to have been infected.

20 Jan 2026 12:40 am