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Google, Character.AI agree to settle suits involving teen suicide

Google and startup Character.AI have settled lawsuits filed by families accusing artificial intelligence chatbots of harming minors, per filings

US tightens grip on Venezuelan Oil, prompting Congressional debate

Washington: The Trump administration is moving to tighten US control over Venezuelas oil exports through sanctions enforcement, a naval presence,

Ashes 5th Test, Day 5: Australia loses openers in contentious finale, edges towards 4-1 series win

Mitchell Starc dismissed Jacob Bethell for 154 and Tongue (6) to finish off the England innings and finish the series with 31 wickets at an avera

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away at 82

He was known for his work on the ecological significance of the western ghats

President Donald Trump's BIG decision: US set to withdraw from 66 international, UN organisations due to...

US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday, directing the withdrawal of the United States from international organisations, conve

2026 to see upswing in India-E.U. relationship: Jaishankar in Luxembourg

Mr. Jaishankar met Prime Minister Luc Frieden, had a long, detailed discussion with Foreign Minister Javier Bethel, and called on Guillaume V, th

Diversity on the small screen: when Doordarshan stitched together a nation

The evolution of mass communication in India is also the legacy of Doordarshan. Its varied content tried to culturally unify a country. Several b

Indias progress on its climate targets

While the country has successfully reduced emissions intensity, and increased non-fossil power capacity, challenges remain in translating these a

Hyderabad: Four students killed, one injured as car crashes near Mirzaguda Gate

Preliminary probe suggests that overspeeding caused the accident

Unusual January system brews over Bay of Bengal; heavy rain likely across parts of T.N.

An orange alert has been issued to Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam as heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible on Friday

Kerala Youth Arrested for Staging Accident to Win Girlfriends Familys Approval

Police in Pathanamthitta booked a man and his friend for attempted murder after they allegedly orchestrated a car hit on the woman and staged a r

Snow, Ice Ground Flights and Choke Highways in Parts of Europe

The Dutch rail and road networks were also hard hit by fresh snowfall during the morning rush hour and more squalls later in the day

Asia Cup trophy row: West Indies star says 'its too much' as India skip trophy collection from Mohsin Naqvi

Jason Holder voiced unease over the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry's recent events. He noted the Asia Cup final trophy snub and political issues

$50,000 A Month: How Cash-Strapped Pak Lobbied Hard In US After Op Sindoor

Cash-strapped Pakistan, amid its severe economic crisis, spent millions of dollars to lobby its agenda in Washington, exposing the massive scale

Who was Azizur Rahman Musabbir? Another BNP youth leader shot dead in Dhaka in violence hit Bangladesh days after killing of Osman Hadi

Azizur Rahman Musabbir, a youth leader was shot dead in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area on Tuesday night. This comes amid intensifying violence in Bang

US to 'punish' India, China with 500% tariffs over Russian oil purchases? Here's all you need to know

In a post on X he said that the move comes amid the backdrop of the ongoing peace negotiations for Ukraine and hinted that it would go for a bipa

Ripe for growth: Why online grocers are keen to serve picky customers with premium produce

Wellness-focused customers are willing to pay more for high-quality fruits and vegetables delivered at their doorstep. This has prompted a host o

Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Modi, Netanyahu says, wishing New Year, backing India ties

JNU: Delhi Police register FIR over alleged inflammatory slogans in viral video

The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with a video that went viral on social media, allegedly showing st

Twin Mountain Gorillas Born In Congo's Virunga Park In Rare Conservation Milestone

Conservationists at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced the rare birth of mountain gorilla twins, a signific

Growing Chinese influence in Venezuela a trigger behind U.S.s invasion?

Data shows Venezuelas pivot from the U.S. to China across trade, weapons, and aid in the recent years

Not littering a public amenity is a basic expectation

Post the inauguration, garbage is steadily piling up on the hill slopes below this walkway and around it, our front page report stated

Anyone thinks of the crowd?

Australias no-spinner-in-Sydney episode brings to light the importance of winning at all costs, never mind if the spectator out there will be bor

Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah, seeks statutory status to Amaravati

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, January 7, and urged th

Darkest Day Of My Life: Vedanta Chairman's Son Dies Of Heart Attack

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal expressed grief over the sudden death of his son, Agnivesh Agarwal, who died at the age of 49 following a cardiac a

'Neither deny or confirm...': Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS mystery deepens as CIA makes stunning revelation about cosmic visitor, contradicts NASAs comet explanation

The mystery around interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has deepened after CIA said it could either deny nor confirm the existence or nonexistence of rec

Trump backs Russia sanctions bill proposing 500% tariff; targets India, China & Brazil over oil purchases

Trump 500% Tariff Bill: Senator Lindsey Graham announced President Trump has approved a bipartisan bill to sanction countries buying Russian oil,

Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim to Star in Live-Action Tangled Film

Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday its live-action adaptation of Tangled will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel a

Donald Trump's BIG claim: US President says Venezuela to buy 'only' American-made products from...

In a post on Truth Social, the US President said that the purchases would include American agri products, medicines, medical devices and equipmen

SC to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of jailed Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchu

Vedanta Founder Anil Agarwal's Son Dies After Skiing Accident in US

Agnivesh had sustained injuries in a skiing accident in the US and was undergoing recovery when he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest

Dead Mans Wire Movie Review

In February 1977, Tony Kiritsis walked into the Meridian Mortgage Company in downtown Indianapolis and took one of its executives, Dick Hall, hos

Manipur Violence: Court Orders Forensic Probe Of 48-Minute Audio Clip

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered forensic examination of the entire 48-minute audio recording which a plea has alleged that the leaked clip

Indian consumer trends in 2026; Building export-ready food labels

YourStory spotlights the trends that will define the Indian consumer in 2026. LabelBlind is building export-ready labels for Starbucks, Amul, Eve

Yash to Skip Fan Meet on 40th Birthday, Says He Is Fully Immersed in Finishing Toxic

On Wednesday, Yash took to his Instagram Story to update his fans, explaining that he is busy with work on his upcoming film 'Toxic.'

Quote of the day by Malala Yousafzai: If we want to achieve our goal, then let us empower

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani education activist, champions girls' schooling globally. She began speaking out as a child against Taliban bans. An

Social Security moves to digital payments What you need to know

The Social Security Administration is stopping paper checks and moving to digital payments like direct deposit and debit cards. People should sig

Breaking News Live Updates: Pakistan confirms talks with Bangladesh on potential JF-17 fighter jet sale, defence pact

NHAI sets two Guinness World Records during Andhra highway construction

The National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records during the construction of Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corri

Portion of Old Delhi mosque razed during demolition drive: Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that a portion of a Waqf-owned property of a mosque in Delhi was demolished and blamed the blac

Schoolgirl gangraped in Kanpur; YouTuber nabbed, hunt on for cop

The case has triggered high-level administrative action, with Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal removing Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Dine

How Good Monk is rethinking nutrition by blending supplements into everyday Indian food

Founded in 2022, Good Monk is a Bengaluru-based nutrition startup offering tasteless powders that blend into daily food, has served over 4 lakh u

26 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Sukma under rehabilitation scheme

The cadres, including seven women, turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officials here under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation

NASA studies a white dwarf star in a first using X-ray polarisation

The observations revealed new details about how matter behaves in extreme environments where gravity and magnetism collide. IXPE observed EX Hydr

Face scan feeder uses AI to ensure pets get the right food

It doesnt just dispense kibble but also recognizes your cats face with 99.9 percent accuracy. It supports up to six cats, allowing owners to mana

No external agents governing Venezuela, says acting president Delcy Rodriguez

However, Rodriguezs own legitimacy as the new leader of Venenuela is facing grave opposition. Nobel winner and opposition leader Maria Corina Mac

U.S. tariff impact: India is finding newer markets, strengthening old trade routes to compensate

India has replaced its lost U.S. sales by deepening its ties with existing partners and exploring new destinations

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI

With 10 hours less per week for self-development than men, Indias working women need flexible learning and time-saving policies to compete

All set for Amaravati Avakaya Festival in Vijayawada from January 8

The three-day event will feature film screenings, literary discussions, poetry readings, music and dance performances, theatre shows, workshops,

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: DGCA approves direct flight from Prayagraj to Jewar airport, first airline to fly from this airport is...

The DGCA has given its approval for the operation of the Prayagraj-Jewar flight, and the airline is expected to finalise the schedule soon. The s

Morning Brief Podcast: When Grinch Almost Stole Gig Workers' Christmas

Another Hindu man dies in Bangladesh after being chased over theft suspicion

The incident took place in the northern district of Naogaon in Bangladesh, in an area called Mohadevpur. The police were informed and they recove

Morning Digest: Census first phase to be held from April 1 to Sept. 30; Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 global organisations, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Nvidia begins full production of AI platform with six new TSMC chips

CEO Jensen Huang introduced the supercomputer platform on Monday, which features six concurrent chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufa

`Cyber pet robot aims to bring families closer through emotional intelligence

The cyber-pet is powered by a Vision-Language-Action model that sees the world in real-time. It operates through a continuous intelligence loop a

Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, signals no retreat on Trump's Greenland goal

A U.S. military seizure of the mineral-rich Arctic island from Denmark, a long-time ally, would send shock waves through NATO and deepen the divi

Bangladesh to resume direct flights with Pakistan from January 29 after a decade gap

Initially, state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays, on the Dhaka-Karachi route

Designer Naushad Ali and Sundari Silks collaborate on contemporary saris with a Tamil touch

Inspired motifs and a minimalist aesthetic come together for Puducherry-based designer Naushad Alis collaboration with legacy Chennai brand Sunda

Trump Invites Colombias President to White House After Military Threat

The Trump administration imposed sanctions in October on Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the

Bad news for India? Pakistan, Bangladesh held talks for new defence defence, Islamabad set to sell 'Super Mushshak' fighter aircraft JF-17 to Dhaka till...

Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and his Bangladesh counterpart Hasan Mahmood Khan had extensive talks on the procurement of

Trump Invites Colombian President To White House Amid Dispute

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was arranging to meet with his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro in the near future, days after thr

A festival for all Bengalureans

V Ravichandar, chief facilitator of BLR Hubba, a city-wide arts and culture festival, now in its third edition, tells us what to expect for it

Congress party is not by or for individuals: Priyank Kharge

Congress chief Kharge continued his tirade against the RSS after a special court issued notices to him and other Congress leaders in a defamation

Karnataka urges Kerala Governor to reject Malayalam language Bill

Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, in its petition, has demanded that Kasargod, where more than 70% of the population is Kannada speaki

Venezuela To Purchase Only US-Made Products Under Oil Deal: Trump

In a major announcement, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuela would now purchase only American-made products with the money

Arakkonam GRP arrest man involved in assault at Tiruttani railway station

The accused was arrested by a special police team from a hideout in Vellore on Tuesday

Physiotherapists who work on contract basis seek revision of salary

On Thursday, the contractual physiotherapists are observing a hunger strike in the city to draw the attention of the State government towards the

Applied digital shares jump as AI data center revenue beats estimates

Applied Digital saw strong growth as demand for AI data centers increased. The company earned more than expected and attracted big customers for

U.P. government cancels Assistant Professor exam after STF finds irregularities, malpractice

Accordingly, the Commission was requested to provide data related to the suspected candidates

Fishermen seek special camps for updation of addresses in official records

The issue has arisen for families who moved from huts to apartments constructed by the Slum ClearanceBoard too

Trump Withdraws US From More Than 60 International Organisations

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 UN ent

Leadership in diverse democracy must be anchored in empathy, dialogue and integrity: VP

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan asserted on Wednesday that leadership in a diverse democracy like in India must be anchored in

Bangladesh: Hindu man jumps into canal to escape mob, dies

DHAKA, Jan 7 : A 25-year-old Hindu man died after he jumped into a canal to escape a mob which accused him of theft in northwestern Bangladesh, i

India enters era of Clean, Green Highways with bio-bitumen innovation: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 7: This day will go down in the history as India enters an era of Clean, Green Highways, with the successf

3rd Youth ODI: Suryavanshi, George hit tons as India complete 3-0 whitewash

BENONI (South Africa), Jan 7: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi extended his jaw dropping run with a sizzling hundred while Aaron George too struck a fine cen

Winter Carnival 202526 concludes at Wave Mall

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: With a grand lucky draw ceremony, Winter Carnival 202526 organised at the Wave Mall was concluded here toda

J&K auto retail records robust 38.19 pc growth in Dec 2025, CY25 growth at 6.07 pc

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: In J&K for December 2025, the 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 41.86 percent at 4,717 units in Dece

Sangharsh Samiti, others welcome NMC withdrawal of permission to SMVDIME

Cong, NC, others express concern over decision Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: SMVD Sangharsh Samiti and various other Jammu based organiza

Mufti accuses CM of silence, inaction over public issues

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Jan 7: Accusing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of silence and inaction on public issues, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pre

NMC action upholds faith, fairness, future of students, says BJP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: J&K BJP president and MP Rajya Sabha, Sat Sharma CA today termed the de-recognition of medical colleges by

April 1-Sept 30: Govt notifies timeline for 1st phase of Census; to be held digitally for first time

The Union home ministry has notified the timeline for the first phase of Census 2027, focusing on housing and houselisting operations. This phase

TMC MP Abhishek BanerjeeslamsBJP over migrant workers ordeal when detained in Maharashtra

The two workers detained over allegations of being Bangladeshi nationals were fromBalurghatconstituency, which is led byBJP MP and Union Minister

US Says To Dictate Venezuela Decisions And Oil Sales

US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it intends to dictate the decisions of Venezuela's interim leaders and control the coun

Rupee rises 31 paise to close at 89.87 vs USD

Mumbai, Jan 7: The rupee rose 31 paise to close at 89.87 against the US dollar on Wednesday on possible intervention by the Reserve Bank of India

Who was Renee Nicole Good? Alleged images and online profiles surface after Minneapolis ICE shooting

A woman identified by family as Renee Nicole Good died after a shooting involving ICE agents in Minneapolis. Her mother described her as kind and

Sensex, Nifty extend losses into 3rd session

Mumbai, Jan 7: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower for the third day in a row on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions and

Indias GDP to record fastest growth in the world at 7.4 percent in FY26

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal, maintaining its status as the worlds fastest-grow

Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24

The address will give him the chance to shape the GOP's message to voters going into a midterm election that will determine whether Republicans m

100 from around world to attend meet hosted by EC

New Delhi is set to host a major international conference from January 21-23, bringing together nearly 100 delegates from 42 election management

Centre ties up with India Post to fast-track testing of pesticide, seed, fertiliser samples

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and the Department of Posts on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understandi