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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

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

Big Bash League: Steve Smith blasts record 32 runs from one over

It helped the Sixers to a five-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground and stole the limelight from long-time Australia teammate Warner, who whac

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Treating Muslims as Second-Class Citizens: Kerala CM Vijayan

He said that Kerala has seen several brutal communal conflicts and riots in the state in the past, but all that has ended due to the strong, unco

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

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

Donald Trump claims Pakistan PM said he saved lives of 10 million by stopping India-Pakistan conflict

In less than a year, we made eight peace deals and ended the war in Gaza. We have peace in the Middle East. Nobody thought that was going to be p

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

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

Australian Open 2026: Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target glory

The first major of the year gets under way as a 15-day event for the third time running, aimed at cutting down on late-night finishes

Revanth Reddy to Launch IIIT Campus in Mahabubnagar

CM to inaugurate municipal works, address public meeting in Mahabubnagar

'Hands off Greenland' protests: Large crowds expected to hold demonstrations against Trump's plans

Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump's designs to take over the

Iran sees no new protests as cleric urges executions, threatens Trump

Dubai: As Iran returned to uneasy calm after a wave of protests that drew a bloody crackdown, a senior hard-line cleric called Friday for the dea

Targeted stabbing near Calgary High School leaves teen seriously injured, suspect in custody

A teenage boy suffered life-threatening injuries after a stabbing on a Calgary Transit bus near Henry Wise Wood High School. Police responded swi

BMC Election Results Live News Updates: BJPShinde Sena alliance tops Mumbai civic body as Thackeray brothers make strong showing

PM Modi to flag off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train today in West Bengal; Check route, stoppages, timings, fares and other details

India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train will be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on the Howrah-Guwahati route, offering overnight semi-high-speed

BJP-Shinde Sena alliance wins BMC with 118 seats; Sena (UBT) gets 65

Several heavyweight leaders faced defeat, while some former mayors and new faces registered victories.

Unprecedented Victory: CM Devendra Fadnavis on BMC Poll Results

He said the election results reflected the peoples faith in PM Narendra Modi and their acceptance of the development agenda pursued by the BJP-le

Venezuela Interim Leader Sacks Minister Over Maduro Links

The change comes amid pressure from Washington following the January 3 US military raid that ousted Maduro.

Delhi chokes, shivers and slows: Dense fog delays flights as AQI stays very poor

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a slight improvement in minimum temperature, which stood at 7 degrees Celsius on Saturday morn

SRK's King Most Anticipated Movie in 2026

King is the most anticipated Indian movie of 2026, based on the page views of the hundreds of millions of IMDb customers worldwide

BMC elections result: Mahayuti gets decisive mandate, Thackeray brothers register significant presence

The BJP-Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance has emerged as the leading bloc in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, securing a

Americans Increasingly Reject Immigration Police Methods

In every national poll, a majority condemns the actions of the immigration officer who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good, a US citizen, in M

FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions

The FAA has warned U.S. airlines about potential risks from military activities and GPS interference over Mexico, Central America, and parts of S

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Buy 21K Sq Metre Land Parcels for Rs 38 Cr at Alibag, Near Mumbai

The registration was done on January 13, 2026.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari files a Rs 100 crore defamation case against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, here's why

West Bengal opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at A

Decoded | When Tech Billionaires Start Packing Their Bags

How do you fund public goods when the most mobile people benefit the most from systems they no longer feel tied to?

Arundhati Roy's 1989 Film 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones' To Screen at Berlin Film Fest

The film, which featured a very young Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee as part of the cast, was directed by her then husband Pradip Krishen, who

Ukrainian, US teams to hold next round of talks on January 17

Kyiv: Ukrainian and US teams will hold another round of negotiations on Saturday, January 17, in Miami, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olga Stefa

AIMIM invites applications from candidates for upcoming municipal polls

Application forms are available for downloading from the partys official Facebook page. They should be submitted, duly filled, along with a non-r

Venus Williams Up for the Challenge of Australian Open at 45

The former world number one, now ranked 576, faces 68th-ranked Olga Danilovic of Serbia in the first round on Sunday after being handed a wildcar

Nvidia H200 chip parts suppliers halt output after China blocks shipments, FT reports

Nvidia's H200 AI chip shipments to China have been blocked by customs officials, leading suppliers to pause production. This move comes as Chines

Students injured in bus accident near Kallambalam, Thiruvananthapuram

The students, from a private engineering college in Thrissur district, were reportedly on their way to the Vizhinjam port as part of a study tour

Rahul Gandhi to visit Indore, meet families affected by water contamination

Indore: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will be visiting Madhya Pradeshs Indore on Saturday, January 1

Echoes of Earth music festival team gears up for its next immersive art event

In this photo essay, we showcase highlights from the Echoes of Earth music festival, and curator insights on the next Sixth Sense festival.

Feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters, US judge rules

A judge has ruled that federal officers cannot detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. This

Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers enforcing the Trump admi

Emergency calls reveal chaos after Minneapolis ICE shooting as city braces for more unrest

The scene unfolded after a U.S. immigration officer shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, sparking unrest and national debate over immigration enforcem

Bringing Harvard to Madurai; Top brokerages shed active users

On learning platform Kruu, students from Class 6 to 12 dont sit through lectures. They work on projects that stretch over weeks, guided by facult

Shah's son confident Iran rulers to fall as Trump holds off

The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as

Quote of the day by Lionel Messi: Sometimes you have to accept you can't

Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend, has etched his name in history. He began his journey at FC Barcelona, becoming their top scorer. Mes

No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions, threatens Trump

Harsh repression that has left several thousand people dead appears to have succeeded in stifling demonstrations that began December 28 over Iran

Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Support for US Control of Greenland

Trump for months has insisted that the U.S. should control Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark

Maharashtra local body polls: 'A win for good governance,' says PM; 'vote for vikas,' says Shah

Trump has Machado's Nobel Prize, but neither got what they really wanted

President Trump received a framed 2025 Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado, who has been barred from governin

US President Donald Trump to chair 'Board of Peace' for Gaza Plan; who are the other executive members?

US President Donald Trump has launched a high-level Gaza peace board to guide post-war stabilisation as phase two of the ceasefire plan begins. T

MLK Day 2026 in USA: California offers free entry to over 200 state parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, goes against Trump admin's new national parks rulings

Other days of free park admission in 2026 are Donald Trump's birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, Veterans

US weighs executive action to cap credit card rates, Bloomberg News reports

The White House is exploring an executive order to limit credit card interest rates. This move aims to reduce costs for Americans. Administration

Karnataka: Ex- Minister, Senior Congress Leader Bheemanna Khandre Dies

A freedom fighter and prominent social reformer, Khandre played a pivotal role in public life beyond politics

H&F weighs $9 billion-plus sale of medical device maker Cordis: Report

U.S. private equity firm Hellman & Friedman is exploring a sale of medical devices maker Cordis, aiming for a valuation exceeding $9 billion. Sev

Over 77% of Rajasthans illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts

Recent proposed changes threaten to aggravate the situation by removing protections

MEA issues fresh advisory to 'leave', 'avoid travel' to Iran: '9000 Indians still stuck, keeping a close watch'

The Indian government has advised its nationals in Iran to leave the country in view of the volatile security situation, the Ministry of External

US Justice Department probing Minnesota Governor Walz, other officials, source says

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jac

Now, real test begins for BJP

Winning the BMC is one thing; running it effectively is another. Only time will tell whether the Mahayuti allies will use their expertise, knowle

Elon Musk's AI company faces lawsuit from 'mother of his child' over Grok deepfakes

Ashley St Clair who describes herself as a writer and political strategist, alleges in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in New York City against xAI t

CBI books former Punjab & Sind Bank branch heads in 1,621 crore mule account scam

The agency found that several individuals arranged forged and fabricated KYC documents, false rent agreements, and other fabricated supporting do

Come on, lets cheer for the Marathoners, Mumbai!

Runners who come in to race from other cities and overseas, too, have often spoken about one of the best things about the Mumbai marathon the bo

Syrian troops poised to attack Kurdish towns as SDF withdraws east of Aleppo

Trump Offers to Restart US Mediation in Nile River Dispute

Washington-led mediations began during Trump's first term, but they effectively collapsed in 2020, when Ethiopia withdrew though some discussion

Trump taps Tony Blair for post-war Gaza role, names US general to lead security force

President Donald Trump is shaping Gaza's future. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will play a key role. A US officer will lead a new secu

Trump Names Blair, Rubio to Gaza Board of Peace

Trump himself will chair the board, it said, adding that further members would be announced in coming weeks

Gold, silver prices today, January 17, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 17, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Morning Digest: Mahayuti wins civic polls in Maharashtra; EU leaders to be Republic Day chief guests, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Govt Cooperating a Lot: Indian Nationals Return from Iran

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Tehran issued an advisory urging Indian nationals, including students, businesspeople, pilgrims and tourists, to l

Pakistan PM said I saved at least 10 million people: Trump repeats claims of ending India-Pakistan conflict

US President Donald Trump claims he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. He stated Pakistan's Prime Minister thanked him for saving million

No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions and threatens Trump

Iran faces uneasy calm after deadly protests, with a hard-line cleric demanding death for detainees and threatening President Trump. Trump, howev

EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine

The European Commission is exploring a new path for Ukraine's EU membership. This approach, part of a potential peace deal with Russia, could gra

Elon Musk's X largely back up after outage affects thousands worldwide

X, formerly Twitter, experienced a significant global outage on Friday. Tens of thousands of users reported issues across the United States, Unit

PM in Assam to lay foundation stone for Kaziranga Corridor, flag off Vande & Amrit Bharat trains

14,000 Buses, 36,000 EV Chargers: Delhi's 4-Year Pollution Plan

The Delhi government on Friday laid out a four-year, deadline-driven plan to cut air pollution, placing its biggest bets on public transport, ele

With Nepals largest party divided ahead of polls, EC decides on legitimacy dispute

Two factions of Nepali Congress, the countrys oldest party, submitted competing claims to legitimacy, forcing the Election Commission to recognis

Nobel Peace Prize inseparable from laureate, award body says after Trump gets medal from Machado

Regardless of what may happen to the medal, the diploma, or the prize money, it is and remains the original laureate who is recorded in history a