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Fire breaks out in Seoul's last-remaining shanty town

More than 1,200 personnel, including firefighters and police officers, were deployed to the scene, he said, adding the cause of the fire was unde

Why Indian Brides Still Prefer Natural Diamonds for Their Wedding Jewellery?

Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia

Tech giants have blocked 4.7 million accounts under Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s

Maharashtra begins counting votes for high-stakes civic polls

Mumbai: Counting of votes polled in elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Friday morning with the spotlight on Mumba

Tomb Raider first look reveals Sophie Turner as Lara Croft as Prime Video series begins filming

The Prime Video series marks the latest screen incarnation of Lara Croft, following previous film portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikande

Unnao rape: Survivor moves Delhi HC to place more material in Kuldeep Sengar's appeal

In her application filed in the expelled BJP leader's appeal, she said she wanted to place before the court facts and documents to show elevant

Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat with nine crew members for illegally entering Indian waters

The boat is being towed to Porbandar by an ICG ship for thorough rummaging and joint interrogation of the crew by agencies concerned

Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho fined Rs 10 lakh each for selling unauthorised walkie-talkies

Consumer watchdog CCPA found over 16,970 non-compliant product listings across 13 ecommerce platforms, and has imposed penalties totaling Rs 44 l

Noida schools up to Class 8 to remain closed on Jan 16, 17 due to cold

All schools from Nursery to Class 8 affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board, and other boards operating in Gautam Buddh Nagar district shall rem

AR Rahman reacts to changes in Bollywood, It could be a communal thing

New Delhi: Less work has been coming his way, says celebrated music composer A R Rahman, attributing it to a power shift within the Hindi film in

Who is Capt. Varun Anand? Nephew of AI 171 pilot Sumeet Sabharwal summoned by AAIB for ongoing crash inquiry

The Federation of Indian Pilots has sent a legal notice to AAIB opposing the summons of Capt. Varun Anand, nephew of late Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal,

Right to self-determination mustnt be abused to encourage secession: India slams Pakistan at U.N.

Pakistan repeatedly raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations and its various platforms but fails to get any traction from the

Kairon Capital completes first close of maiden consumer fund

The fund, which has a target corpus of Rs 150 crore, with an additional Rs 50 crore in green shoe option, has raised 60% of the corpus in its fir

Puberphonia: what happens when the voice does not change after puberty

Puberphonia is a voice condition in which the pitch remains high after puberty despite normal development of the voice box and vocal cords. It do

Here comes the Sun

Jambhavan teaches Hanuman about artificial suns and the significance of Makara Sankaranti

Stock markets rally in early trade driven by surge in Infosys shares

Sensex climbed to 83,726.15 and Nifty went up to 25,743.25

Watch: Maria Corina Machado presents Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump amid Venezuela power struggle

UN chief says nations are flouting international law brazenly, setting perilous precedent

UN chief Antonio Guterres says world is brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability

Focused strategy to transform Andhra Pradesh into a knowledge hub, says CM Naidu

Emphasising tradition, the Chief Minister said Sankranti symbolises gratitude to elders and reverence for nature, while the harvest season reflec

Yadatore mutt pontiff to visit Sri Shankara Seva Samiti at Sanjaynagar in Bengaluru

The visit is part of the swamijis preliminary guidance and blessings ahead of the Vivekadeepti Mahasamapana, scheduled for January 31, at 100 a.m

Trade Deal On Cards As EU Leaders Visit India For Republic Day Celebrations

New Delhi is preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic and economic moment as India and the European Union move to clinch a long-pending Free Trade

Middle East allies urge Trump to delay Iran strikes in diplomatic push, diplomat says

Washington: Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the go

BMC Results: BJP Alliance Has Edge In Early Leads, Thackerays Close Behind

The counting of votes has begun for elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Mumbai and Pune. While Thack

Rupee declines 10 paise to 90.44 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.37 and slipped further to trade at 90.44 against the greenback, 10 paise lower than the

Why is BMC result likely to get delayed today?

Mumbaikars voted on the 10,231 polling booths and cast their ballots to choose from the 1700 candidates in the fray

Who Is Nisha Verma, Indian-Origin Doctor Viral Over 'Can Men Get Pregnant' Debate

Nisha Verma was first questioned by US senators on whether men could get pregnant during a hearing on abortion pills.

Rupee declines 10 paise to 90.44 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.37 and slipped further to trade at 90.44 against the greenback, 10 paise lower than the

Zubeen death case: CM Avoids Comment on Singapore court hearing; wife seeks truth through FB post

In a Facebook post, Garima Saikia Garg pledged the family's complete support to investigations, urged the Indian government to monitor the procee

India counters Pakistan on self-determination at UNGA

United Nations: India called out Pakistan for misusing United Nations platforms to drive its divisive agenda after Islamabads envoy raised the is

BMC Election 2026: How Mumbais civic body became Indias richest local corporation with a Rs 74,000-crore cheque book

Mumbai's civic body, the BMC, proposes a record Rs 74,427 crore budget for 2025-26. This vast sum dwarfs state budgets and highlights the BMC's f

Venezuela's new leader looks to open oil industry to foreign investment, seeks warmer US ties

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is opening the state oil industry to foreign investment. This comes after the United States captured

Krishnas problem

How on earth was Krishna to get all 19 members of his family at one spot for a photo? Dadi had an idea ...

Case registered against former Kerala minister Shibu Baby John, builder over constructing apartment

According to the FIR, the accused are Midhun Kuruvilla, managing director of Anta Builders, Annamma Baby John, Shaji Baby John, Shibu Baby John,

Oman: Telangana govt bears repatriation cost for deceased migrant worker

Hyderabad: Golla Abbulu, a 40-year-old migrant worker from Telanganas Nizamabad district had gone to Oman for work and died on December 14. Abbul

National Startup Day: How founders from Bharat are building serious companies beyond Indian metros

This National Startup Day, a growing set of startups from Bharat is proving that scale today depends less on pin codes and more on proximity to r

52.94% turnout recorded in Mumbai civic polls; down from 55.53% in last elections in 2017

The last BMC polls were held in 2017 with a voter turnout of 55.53%, and the term of the elected body ended in March 2022

US tells Mexico incremental progress on border security 'unacceptable'

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed security and reaffirmed their partnership. The

PMC Election Results 2026: Vote counting to begin at 10 AM as NCP factions unite against BJP, turnout lower than 2017

Vote counting for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections starts today. Results from 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra will als

Cricketers revolt puts BPL in limbo; BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul

The furore started after Najmul, while reiterating Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup due to security worries

Canada, China set for historic gains from new partnership, says Mark Carney

The first Canadian Prime Minister to visit China since 2017, Mr. Carney was on a mission to rebuild ties with Canadas second-largest trading part

Allu Arjun Stuns Fans at Pushpa 2 Tokyo Screening

The film's music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad.

From 2017 to 2026: Why Mumbai's BMC Elections were held after a long gap; Key reasons explained

Vote counting for the long-delayed BMC elections is underway today, January 16, after polling was held on January 14 across Mumbai's 227 wards. O

Amazon expands 'sovereign cloud' in Europe

Spooked by a lack of European tech champions to compete with US giants, EU leaders have pushed digital sovereignty in recent years

Harvest Gold Becomes Official Breakfast Partner for Delhi Capitals Women's Team in 2026

Harvest Gold , Delhi NCR’s #1 bread brand, a part of the world's largest baked food company, Grupo Bimbo, has announced its association

Noida schools closed: Winter break in Delhi-NCR extended till January 17? Here's what the latest update says

School Holiday News 16th 17th January: Due to the dense fog and intense cold weather, the schools in Noida upto class 8 will remain closed on Jan

IMF says no major oil price impact yet from Venezuela, Iran tensions

Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, January 15, said it is closely watching global energy markets amid tensions around

Appoint special officers to resolve pending issues, Telangana CM requests Army

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Army officials to appoint special officers to resolve pending land allotment and Sainik School san

Exit polls predict BJP-Shiv Sena headed for big win in Mumbai civic body

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance is headed for a thumping victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elec

Basavas big mix-up

Taran hears about the connection between cattle and Pongal as his family visits Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

BMC Election Results 2026: When and where to check official results and see who is winning and who is losing

Mumbai BMC Election Results Live: Mumbai awaits the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election results on Friday. Vote counting begins at 10 am

Indian Economy Gets Stronger, IMF Likely To Revise Upward Growth Forecast

India is the key growth engine for the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday, noting that the country's third-quarter gro

Mehul Choksi's Son Involved In Money Laundering Too: Probe Agency ED

Rohan Choksi's name, however, had neither appeared in any First Information Report (FIR) nor has he been made an accused in any PMLA case registe

Iran's Nationwide Protests Appear Smothered After Crackdown, Internet Outage

The prospect of U.S. retaliation for the protesters' deaths still hung over the region, though President Donald Trump signaled a possible de-esca

Scientists Discover 5,200-Year-Old Boat In US Lake, Revealing Details Of Ancient Human Life

Researchers believe that ancient boatbuilders deliberately selected damaged trees or injured them during their growth period to promote the forma

Study reveals shocking truth about how excessive video gaming is affecting gamers, what you need to know

New Australian research reveals excessive video gaming impacts young adults. Playing over 10 hours weekly leads to poorer diets and more obesity.

Saudi, Qatar, Oman, Egypt: Arab States Rallying Against US-Iran Escalation

Four Arab states conducted intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran this week to prevent a threatened US attack on Iran over Tehran's us

Bengal not responding to national call: Himanta discusses Bangladesh infiltration with Tripura CM

CARS24 aims to list on public bourses in 6-12 months: CEO Vikram Chopra

The company noted that it is on track to report over Rs 750 crore in adjusted net revenue in the second half of FY26.

Suspect held for desecrating temple in Hyderabad by police

Hyderabad: A day after the Mysamma Temple at the Puranapul Darwaza Area of Hyderabad was desecrated, the city police said that the suspect involv

White House says Donald Trump monitoring Iran closely amid protests

Trump had previously threatened to intervene but said on Wednesday that killings of protesters had stopped, and he`d watch and see about military

Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops below 75% of capacity

At least 20 per cent of reservoirs have levels above 90%; deficient rainfall in most parts of the country since January 1

In acid waters

Ocean acidification impacts a range of marine life from corals to fish and other creaturs

Watch: Security intensified in J&K after Pakistani drones sighted in Poonch and Samba

US, Taiwan sign USD 250 billion trade deal, cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods

The deal is the latest President Donald Trump has struck ` such as those with the European Union and Japan ` since he unveiled a sweeping tariff

UN Charter not a la carte menu, erosion of international law unfolding in 4K: Antnio Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres warned that nations brazenly violating international law undermine global order, setting a perilous preceden

US imposes new sanctions on Iran amid nationwide unrest

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that the US President Donald Trump and his team were closely monitorin

EU-India summit on Jan 27; EU says both can protect rules-based international order

European leaders will attend India's Republic Day parade and the 16th India-EU summit, aiming to finalize a free trade agreement and a defense pa

AAP govt muzzling media, alleges opposition after Punjab Kesari group claims being targeted

Punjab's opposition parties are accusing the Aam Aadmi Party government of suppressing media freedom. This follows allegations by the Punjab Kesa

Hyderabad: Police Arrest Suspect in Mysamma Temple Vandalism

The incident involved damage to a flexi banner and an PoP idol kept in the temple veranda

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado meets Trump at White House

Leaving the White House after meeting with Trump, Machado said, We are counting on President Trump for the freedom of Venezuela. She offered her

US citizen dragged from car by immigration agents, viral video sparks outrage

Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Secu

Bank Employee Stabs Nurse to Death Over Declining Marriage Proposal

The accused Chiranjeevi was known to the Sujatha family for a couple of years.

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh celebrate Makar Sankranti with gaiety

Vijayawada: The Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, January 15, celebrated Makar Sankranti, the colourful harvest festival

U.N. Security Council discusses Irans deadly protests after U.S. request

U.N. Secretary-General Antnio Guterres urges maximum restraint at this sensitive moment and calls on all actors to refrain from any actions that

BJP, Thackerays, Or Pawars? Crucial Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Today

The votes for elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Mumbai and Pune, will be counted today. While the

Taiwan detects 34 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN ships around its territory

The Ministry of National Defence also added that all sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern, southwestern, and eastern ADI

Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy making mockery of Constitution, says KTR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), on Thursday, January 15, accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Te

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI crosses 360-mark in Anand Vihar, Bawana, RK Puram; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day, with AQI touching 345. The CPCB has warned that pollutio

Australian Open tennis: Excited Alcaraz hungry to break title drought

The world number one from Spain is the title favourite along with two-time defending champion and great rival Jannik Sinner

Pilots' body FIP serves legal notice to AAIB in relation to Ahmedabad plane crash probe

AAIB has summoned Captain Varun Anand, nephew of the late Sabharwal and a pilot of narrow-body aircraft with Air India

Experts warn: Mass removal of stray dogs could backfire on public health

Global public health, veterinary and legal experts caution mass sheltering Indias free-living dogs would undermine rabies control, disrupt urban

BMC elections 2026: Asias richest civic body, a city of dreams and a battle for governance

The estranged Thackeray cousinsUddhavs Shiv Sena (UBT) and Rajs MNShave joined forces to reclaim the city, while the BJP seeks to expand its foot

Venezuelas acting President adapts to post-Maduro reality and signals a new era of U.S. ties

Delcy Rodriguez laid out a vision for Venezuela's new political reality one that challenges her government's most deeply rooted beliefs less tha

NATO chief's tactic on Trump's Greenland threats? Change topic

US President Donald Trump's demands to take over NATO ally Denmark's territory Greenland have thrust alliance chief Mark Rutte into an uncomforta

Golden Globes Draw 8.7M Viewers, a Nearly 7% Dip From 2025

Paramount Skydance, CBS' parent company, on Monday filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and chief executive David Zaslav as part of its

Trump takes on Obamacare, unveils Great Healthcare Plan, promises cash, choice to Americans

BMC election results 2026: Counting of BMC votes to begin at 10 am today across 23 centres in Mumbai

BMC election results 2026: The counting process will be carried out in strict accordance with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of

'Its not goodbye, its see you soon': Sass & Bide, top Australian fashion brand, announces closure

Australian fashion brand Sass & Bide is closing all its physical and online stores. This move is part of a plan to reinvent the brand. Stores wil

Border 2 Trailer Out

The movie will hit the big screens ahead of Republic Day on January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.

Donald Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Machad