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Urdunama | When Hard Work Isnt Enough: Mehnat in Everyday Life and Poetry

This episode pushes back against the idea that hard work always guarantees success.

Kerala: Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Arrested in Sexual Assault Case

The victim also claimed that Mamkootathil took money from her on several occasions

Dhanurmasam Rituals Spruce Up Sankranthi

Dhanurmasam is considered a solar month and comes in between two lunar months of Margashirsha and Pushyam, drawing 15 days from each of them

Optimism on IndiaUS ties under Trump wanes: Ex -White House staffer

Washington: High expectations for IndiaUS relations under President Donald Trump have dissipated, with enthusiasm and sustained political investm

At pre-Budget meet in Delhi, Sawant seeks equitable Centre-state funding for Goa

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He requested a fairer funding model for central schemes. This is

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: In life, you dont regret the things you do; you regret the things

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: In life, you dont regret the things you do; you regret the things you dont do. Hugh Jackmans quote of the day r

AAI opens affordable Udaan Yatri Cafe at Hyderabad Airport

Hyderabad: Udaan Yatri Cafe, an initiative of the Airport Authority of India to make air travel affordable, began operations at the Hyderabad Air

Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade

Villagers in northern China are struggling to afford heating bills after government subsidies for natural gas systems, implemented to combat smog

US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says

Bessent said in an interview late on Friday that almost $5 billion worth of Venezuelas currently frozen IMF Special Drawing Rights monetary asset

Election Commission appoints four more SROs for SIR in West Bengal

The Election Commission has appointed four new Special Roll Observers (SROs) for West Bengal to enhance oversight of the ongoing Special Intensiv

Goa records highest tourist footfall at 1.08 crore in 2025; foreign visitors top 5 lakh

Goa saw a record 1.08 crore tourist arrivals in 2025, with over five lakh foreigners visiting. This surge highlights the state's successful touri

Man lynched for cattle theft in Jharkhand, family claims religious hatred

Godda: A 45-year-old Muslim man was brutally beaten to death on Wednesday, January 8, after a mob accused him of stealing cattle in Jharkhands Go

Internet suspended, prohibitory orders imposed in Tripuras Kumarghat after communal clashes

Communal clashes erupted in Tripura's Unakoti district over fair subscription, injuring several and gutting houses. Security forces were deployed

Mamata Banerjee is not troubled by ED but by CD...: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday reacted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the Indian Political Action Commi

Obscene images row: X admits mistake; thousands of posts, over 600 accounts taken down

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had raised concerns over obscene and harmful content allegedly generated by Elon M

Venezuelan acting president vows to realize return of Maduro, wife

Venezuelas acting president Delcy Rodriguez pledged to realize the return of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were seized

X admits mistake, says it will comply with Indian law; 3,500 posts blocked, 600+ accounts deleted: Report

Social media platform X has assured the Indian government of full compliance with its laws. The company has blocked thousands of content pieces a

Mega Protests Across Iran, Activists Call it a Revolution

The Iranian Khamenei regime has accused the United States of fuelling unrest

X Blocks Content, Will Delete 600 Accounts Over Grok Obscene Images Row: Government Sources

X Blocks Content, Will Delete 600 Accounts Over Grok Obscene Images Row: Government Sources

Wait a Minute meme star Brett Ambler goes viral again

Brett Ambler, best known for the Wait A Minute. Who are you? meme has gone viral once, only that this time for the exact opposite reason. Seeming

Chinese Student Wins Praise For Helping Classmates With Traditional Medicine Skills

Zhao's dedication to TCM impressed both his classmates and teachers and made him a respected and trusted student at his school.

In Frames: Kathputli pulling strings in Jaipurs puppet colony

In this Jaipur corner, nearly 250 families carry forward one of Rajasthans oldest folk art forms, Kathputli; these artisans sew bright costumes o

Delhi gripped by cold wave; IMD issues yellow alert as 'very poor' air quality persists

Delhi experienced a chilly Sunday morning with temperatures dropping to 6.6 degrees Celsius amid ongoing cold wave conditions. While air quality

Donald Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize? Nobel Committee issues BIG statement on Mara Corina Machado offer, says 'It's not...'

The Norwegian Nobel Institute has clarified that Mara Corina Machado cannot give or share her Nobel Peace Prize with Donald Trump. Machado had de

Trump signs executive order meant to protect money from Venezuelan oil

The executive order, made public on Saturday, says if the funds were to be seized for such use, it could undermine critical US efforts to ensure

Trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan drops by 40% amid border tensions

Trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has fallen by about 40% due to prolonged border closures and political tensions, according to Taliban comm

Election Commission appoints 4 more SROs for SIR in West Bengal

The Election Commission appointed four more special roll observers (SROs) for West Bengal to strengthen supervision of the ongoing Special Intens

BJPs Kerala mission to begin with Amit Shahs visit to Padmanabhaswamy temple today

Home Minister Amit Shah will begin the BJPs campaign preparations for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections with a visit to the Padmanabhaswamy

MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested from hotel room in Palakkad

Around midnight on January 10, the police team surprised Mr. Mamkootathil by waking him from his room number 2002 and placing him under arrest

ISRO's Aditya-L1 Study Reveals How October 2024 Solar Storm Affected Earth's Magnetic Field

ISRO scientists and research students studied the solar storm using observations from India's Aditya-L1 mission.

Cut down on the noise: In 2026, disconnection from technology is not a rebellion, it is a regulation of time

Many people are finding ways to manage their screen time effectively. Experts suggest that true digital detox is about regaining control and bein

Fadnavis to request PM Modi to launch Dharavi Revelopment Project, assures 350 sqft homes

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone for the Dharavi

Railway connectivity improves in Northeast, Tripura CM credits PM Modi

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who helped define the Grateful Deads sound and the 1960s San Francisco counterculture, has died at 78. A found

Elaborate Arrangements for Sankranthi Cockfight in Andhra

Hundreds of cockfighting arenas are being set up across coastal districts, with crores of rupees expected to change hands during the festival.

Slow down, charge up: Corporate work culture rewards busyness and constant availability. Its time for a reset

A quiet rebellion is brewing in workplaces as professionals choose to slow down. They are prioritizing work-free holidays and switching off after

Budget 2026-27: In the AI race, India can't afford to jog

India's digital sector is emerging as a crucial power-lifter amidst global economic realignments, strengthening domestic resilience and expanding

India eyes new markets with US trade deal limbo

India is aggressively seeking trade deals to open markets for exporters and soften the blow of steep US tariffs, as efforts to secure an agreemen

US launches 'large-scale' airstrikes on ISIS-jihadist targets across Syria under Operation Hawkeye, after attack that killed 3 Americans

US Central Command said American forces, working with partner forces, carried out large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria,

Traffic Police Demonstrate Dangers of Nylon Manja

Cucumber-cut demo used to warn public against deadly kite string

Rubio and Netanyahu spoke by phone on Saturday, US official says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The call focused on Gaza, Syria, and ongoing protests in Ira

Trump briefed on options for striking Iran as protests continue

President Donald Trump is considering military strikes on Iran in response to the governments crackdown on nationwide protests sparked by economi

Delhi AQI: Air quality improves to 'poor' category, cold wave eases slightly, AQI at...; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi's air quality remained poor on Sunday with an AQI of 298, though several areas continued to record very poor pollution levels above 300. Co

For the Gen Z, disconnecting is not about going offline but more about rebuilding attention

For Gen Z, digital disconnection is selective, not total. Rather than going completely offline, young users like Hemant Chhabria tailor their hab

UPSC Enhances Exam Security With Facial Recognition Technology

UPSC implements AI-enabled facial authentication in exams to improve candidate verification accuracy and reduce processing time.

North Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion

Seoul rejected the allegation, with its Defence Ministry saying the drone was not a model operated by its military

Expelled Kerala Congress MLA taken into custody in sexual assault case

Pathanamthitta: Congress-expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was taken into custody in connection with a sexual assault case from Palakkad around Sat

Pakistan EXPOSED: Hafiz Saeed led Lashkar-e-Taiba's top leader, Pahalgam attack mastermind Saifullah Kasuri reveals close ties with Pak army, says, 'India fears me...'

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader Saifullah Kasuri has once again exposed the close ties of terrorists and Pakistan army. Kasuri, who is the dep

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi wakes up shivering as cold wave strikes capital; AQI remains in 'very poor' category at 295

Communal Clashes Erupt In Tripura Over Fair Subscription, Internet Suspended

Tension flared between two communities in Tripuras Unakoti district following a dispute over the collection of subscriptions for a local fair, le

Death toll in Iran protest rises to 116: Activists

Dubai: Nationwide protests challenging Irans theocracy reached the two-week mark Sunday, January 11 as the death toll in violence surrounding the

Vizag to Get States First Lighthouse Museum

Sonowal said lighthouse tourism has witnessed significant growth, with visitor numbers rising from about four lakh in 2014 to nearly 20 lakh at p

The many faces of actor-auteur Bhagyaraj

Terrific with his anecdotes, Bhagyaraj still offers a glimpse into the way the Tamil film industry functioned in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s

Tips for students taking the BITSAT

BITSAT demands thorough preparation, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and speed and accuracy

National Youth Day 2026: 10 Inspiring Swami Vivekananda Quotes

As the nation marks Swami Vivekanandas birth anniversary, his timeless words continue to inspire confidence, character and purpose among Indias y

National Youth Day 2026: Why India Celebrates January 12

Observed on Swami Vivekanandas birth anniversary, the day highlights the role of youth in shaping Indias future

US to target Iran's military sites? Donald Trump's BIG warning, 'ready to...'

US President Donald Trump voiced strong support for Iranian protesters as nationwide demonstrations spread to over 100 cities. Warning Tehran aga

Myanmar votes in second phase of junta-run election

Myanmar's junta commenced the second phase of its elections on Sunday, a process democracy watchdogs criticize for enabling the military to exten

Morning Digest: Fresh protests in Iran amid internet blackout; SC wants Centre to consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

'Iran Looking At Freedom Like Lever Before': Trump Vows US Support

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States is eady to help as protesters in Iran faced an intensifying crackdown by authorities

Ninth case of chronic wasting disease detected in BC Deer near Jaffray, wildlife threat intensifies, hunters urged to take precautions

A white-tailed deer near Jaffray in British Columbia has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. This is the ninth confirmed case in the pro

Syria's Kurdish fighters say agreed to evacuate Aleppo

Syrias official SANA news agency reported that buses carrying the last batch of members of the SDF organisation have left the Sheikh Maqsud neigh

Transactions that shaped 2025; AI experiments to enterprise solutions

YourStory decodes the 228 billion transactions that shaped 2025. Aivar is expanding its footprint across India, the US, and the Middle East. Aspi

Delhi Police arrest three shooters of the Himanshu Bhau gang

Delhi Police's Special Cell has apprehended three shooters linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang in connection with an attempted murder in Bawana. The

Junior hockey coach arrested for raping minor in Haryanas Rewari

The victim said that she became pregnant due to the rape and on January 5, she suffered a miscarriage and was admitted to a hospital by her famil

Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of India vs New Zealand ODI Series: Report

Pant sustained the injury during an optional practice session

Iran unrest deepens; 116 killed as protests challenge theocracy, activists say

Nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy have reached two weeks, with activists reporting at least 116 deaths and over 2,600 arrests. Sup

Nvidia, Tesla chase same self-driving goal via varying paths

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company's autonomous driving technology at CES, sparking an indirect exchange with Tesla's Elon Musk. The di

Rangaraya Medical College a Pride of Kakinada: Pawan

Pawan Kalyan said RMC has been rendering valuable services to poor patients and emphasised that students of the college should grow into responsi

High voltage drama in Bengal: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack on convoy by TMC workers, sits on 'dharna' in Police station

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari sat on a protest inside the Chandrakona police station, demanding registration of an FIR after

Bapatla Police Nab Maharashtra Dacoity Gang

The arrests were made following a tip-off from Maharashtra Police that the gang

Gold, silver prices today, January 11, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 11, 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

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across U.S. after shootings in Minneapolis, Portland

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a wom

Project ASTRAM wins SKOCH Gold Award-2025

Launched in October 2024 and operating from the Police Command and Control Centre, Project ASTRAM aims to make public movement in Vijayawada fast

Six people killed in rural Mississippi shooting rampage; suspect arrested

A 24-year-old Mississippi man is in custody after allegedly killing six people, including family members and a pastor, at three separate location

Govt Intensifies Efforts To Address Kidney Disease in Tiruvuru

Krishna river water would be supplied to Tiruvuru, A. Konduru and Gampalagudem areas by the end of January to ensure safe drinking water to every

U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush

The U.S. administration is calling the response to the Palmyra attacks Operation Hawkeye Strike

Sankranti Games To Steer Youth Away From Illegal Activities

The initiative aims to divert youth from activities such as gambling and cockfights

Trump Says US Ready to Help as Protests in Iran Persist

His comments come a day after he said that Iran was in ig trouble and again warned that he could order military strikes

Keshav Asks Centre For Funds For Development of Amaravati, Rayalaseema, Inter-linking of Rivers

The minister asked for an allotment of Rs 5,000 crore in the Union Budget for development of Visakhapatnam as regional financial capital and to e

Bhuvaneswari Receives Outstanding Dairy Professional Award

The award was presented at the inaugural session of the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave 2026

Dilapidated ports, old tankers complicate US oil companies Venezuela plans

Global oil firms are rushing to secure tankers and establish safe transfer operations for Venezuelan crude exports to the United States. Companie

Japan's coalition partner head signals snap election may be nearing

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly considering a snap election. This move could happen in the first half of February. A key coa

Trump Signs Order to Protect Funds From Venezuelan Oil

The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive

Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts

President Trump signed an executive order to block courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts. The o

Nobel Institute Says Machado Can't Give Peace Prize to Trump

Once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it cant be revoked, transferred or shared with others, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said in a short sta

BJP and JD(S) accuse Congress of misleading people on VB-G RAM G scheme, welcome special session

The alliance partners said they would take the issue to the village level to counter the misinformation being spread by the Congress

Violence against minorities: Yunus government slammed for poor probe, trial

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Protests erupted in Minneapolis and across the nation following the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer. Thousands marched, deman

US military launches multiple strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State

American forces conducted multiple strikes in Syria against the Islamic State group. These actions followed an operation launched in December aft