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New Delhi, Jan 14: A 26-year-old Iranian protester detained during nationwide anti-Khamenei demonstrations is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday, in a case that has sparked international alarm and renewed concerns over Irans use of capital punishment to suppress dissent. Erfan Soltani, arrested on January 8 for participating in protests against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali []

Actor Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has found itself in the middle of a legal controversy, days after the makers unveiled the films first teaser. Social activist Dinesh Kallahalli has filed a formal complaint with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), objecting to the obscene, sexually explicit and morally offensive scenes []

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBOs Task, but he wasnt feeling entirely celebratory. The actor called out the US President Donald Trump and said he couldnt b******* when it came to how not normal it is to attend a glitzy awards ceremony just days []

Actors Urmila Matondkar, Shabana Azmi and Richa Chadha attend the screening of Safia/Safdar in Mumbai, on Monday. (PTI)

Jio hotstar has launched the trailer of Space Gen: Chandrayaan, a powerful, deeply human series inspired by real events that tells the untold story behind one of Indias greatest scientific comebacks, also where India rewrote history. The trailer takes viewers inside that moment of nervousness and thrill, giving viewers and adrenaline rush. The trailer also []

Rajkot, Jan 13: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain actively involved in Indias long-term ODI planning, including preparations for next years World Cup, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday. Kotak said the two batting superstars, who remain at the forefront of Indias batting firepower in the 50-overs format, are completely aligned with the team []

Hosts target series win as Reddy, Badoni battle for selection Rajkot, Jan 13: Virat Kohlis imperious form has managed to offset mounting injury concerns around some key players and India would hope that the list doesnt get any longer as they close in on sealing the ODI series against New Zealand in the second game []

Rajkot, Jan 13: A pleasant evening is expected once again as the second ODI rolls into Rajkot, and much like Vadodara, the weather is unlikely to throw up any surprises. Dew played only a minor role in the series opener, offering little discomfort to the bowlers, though the surface did pick up pace once the []

Rajkot, Jan 13: Virat Kohli stands on the brink of a landmark achievement as India prepare for the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, with the star batter one half-century away from breaking new ground in the format. Kohli is currently tied with four Indian greats Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma and []

Rajkot, Jan 13: Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of a major personal milestone as India head into the second ODI against New Zealand, needing just 34 more runs to reach the 3,000-run mark in the format. With India holding a 1-0 lead, the visitors will be desperate to level the series, but all eyes []

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko niam gri kam kagipa dolsa manderangni chadrapanio, ACHIK dolni membor saksa Dilseng M Sangma, janggitangko gimaatna nangahani gimin ia aselni bidingo kakketko masina manna gita jakgitele sandirokchina adokni Congress dol dabiangaha. Iandakgipa aselko champengna manjahani gimin Mongolbar salo, Meghalaya []

TURA: Garo Hills-ni koelarangko aro roongrangko niam gri gipin biaprangona salaniko champengatchina aro Sixth Schedule-ni ningo Tribal-rangna ongimin bilko chelchakna dabie, Mongolbar salo, Tura-ni MDC aro BJP-ni state vice president Bernard N Marak, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni Chief Executive Membor (CEM) Albinush Marak-na sedoataha. Marak-ni parakatani gitade, West Garo Hills ajani roong aro []

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajao tomtomaniko rakkiangna manna gita ajao niam gri songdong achaenggipa manderangko amsandienba, biaptangtangona watatpilchina Garo Hills Youth Solidarity (GHYS), East Garo Hills ajani District Administration-ko didiataha. Iani bidingo, GHYS-ni dilgiparang, East Garo Hills ajani Deputy Commissioner-na memorandum-koba onangaha. East Garo Hills ajao Tribal onggijagipa manderangni songdong achaanirang batrorobaenganiko nirok sandianirang dongjaengani []

RESUBELPARA: Mongolbar salo, North Garo Hills ajani Adokgre C&RD Block ningo donggipa Dilma Adap songo, Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre (HWC)-ko, Kharkutta-ni MLA Rupert Momin, nokdonggae onangaha. Ia Ayushman HWC-ko, Dilma Adap jolo donggipa dingtang dingtang songni manderangna anseng baljokaniko onna miksonganio kuliaha. Ia Health & Wellness Centre-ko nokdonggae onangani somoio, Kharkutta-ni MLA Rupert []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, National Peoples Party (NPP)-chi dilenggipa Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkari, GHADC-ko rimgekna jotton kaenganichi Sixth Schedule-ko bonatna sienga ine Tura-ni MP Saleng A Sangma matnangataha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgipa manderang baksa agangrikengon, dao adita sal somoirangni gisepon GHADC election-ko ongatna siengahani gimin NPP-ni dilgiparang pilakan, Garo []

TURA:Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko masina mangijagipa manderangni chadrapanichi, chadrapako mangipa manderangoni saksa janggiko gimaatna nangahani gimin Garo Hills-oni dingtang dingtang dolrang, ia aselko raken jegalattokaha aro dos dakgipa manderangna rakbatsranggipa sastiko onchina dabiangaha. Ia aselko Meghalaya Koch Students Union (MKSU)-ba jegalatengon, ACHIK dolni membor Dilseng Sangma-ko kasaninggija []

Editor, The news Police crackdown on traffic indiscipline in East Khasi Hills (ST January 13, 2026) is newsworthy. Fines can be an effective deterrent for traffic violations because they impose a clear, immediate financial cost on offenders, making risky behaviour less attractive. However, fines alone are not always sufficient; their effectiveness increases when combined with []

National attention was hardly riveted to an event in the national capital on Monday, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nations youth as part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. This was a rare occasion in tradition-bound India where the focus shifted albeit briefly to youth, whose energy is the principal factor that []

By Bhogtoram Mawroh A few days ago, I was invited to take part in the Nul-Ding Kt Festival, organised by the Biate Cultural Organisation of Meghalaya in Saipung. Nul-Ding Kt, or the Festival of Renewal of Life, is celebrated by the Biatean indigenous community residing in the East Jaintia Hills Districtto express gratitude for natures []

By Ellerine Diengdoh Disclaimer: I can confirm that absolutely no trains were involved in the transport of these sentences. I was petrified that if I put these words on a train, they would arrive too quickly and much too cheaply, bringing with them a terrifying Influx of low-quality, migrant adjectives that might dilute the cultural []

WPL 2026 Navi Mumbai, Jan 13: Harmanpreet Kaur produced a batting masterclass with an unbeaten 71 to lead Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants, their highest successful chase in the Womens Premier League, here on Tuesday. Put in, Gujarat Giants produced a late flourish through Georgia Wareham (43 not out) and Bharti []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 13: In a development related to the death of Bipul Inghi, the East Khasi Hills Police on Tuesday stated that preliminary investigations reveal that the deceased fell inside a room during a party with his friends on the evening of January 6. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 13: East Khasi Hills Police have issued a missing person alert for 37-year-old Pat Garrett Marbaniang, a resident of Madan Laban, who has been missing since December 29, 2025. Marbaniang, the son of Pamela Marbaniang, went missing from his residence. A formal case has been registered at Laban Police Station. []

Paul raised concerns over frequent load shedding, unplanned shutdowns and supply disruptions, stating that these issues are regularly affecting households, commercial establishments, public institutions, essential services By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 13: Adviser to the Social Welfare department, Paul Lyngdoh, has written to Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh, seeking an urgent review of power purchase, transmission []

Spain, Jan 13: Marcos Alonso scored from the penalty spot with two minutes remaining to give Celta Vigo a 1-0 win over Sevilla and condemn the home side to a fourth consecutive defeat. Both sides had chances to break the deadlock but the visitor threatened more with Ilaix Moriba particularly guilty in blasting one shot []

Vijay Hazare Trophy Bengaluru, Jan 13: Punjabs batters fired in unison to set up a strong base for the bowlers to complete a crushing 183-run win over Madhya Pradesh and storm into the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Tuesday. Asked to bat first, Punjab were well served by skipper Prabhsimran Singhs 86-ball []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 13: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the decision of the Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) to discontinue bus services for students with effect from April 1, terming the move regressive, insensitive and anti-student. In a statement, HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem said the abrupt withdrawal of student []

SHILLONG, Jan 13: The Meghalaya government said knowledge of the local language is mandatory for recruitment to all posts under the District Selection Committee. Personnel department Commissioner and Secretary CVD Diengdoh on Tuesday said the decision follows an office memorandum issued earlier and makes it compulsory for candidates to clear a qualifying paper in the []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Jan 13: Kharkutta MLA Rupert Momin on Monday inaugurated the Dilma Adap Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre (HWC) in Adokgre, North Garo Hills, aimed at enhancing healthcare access for remote border villages. The new facility, under the Adokgre C&RD Block, will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, including maternal and child []

Bengaluru, Jan 13: Last seasons runners-up Vidarbha produced a disciplined all-round performance to beat Delhi by 76 runs and enter their second successive semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Tuesday. Vidarbha will face Karnataka in a repeat of last seasons final on Thursday, while Saurashtra will take on Punjab in the second semi-final []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 13: The Rotary Egg Bank has launched a new livelihood initiative, Egg & Chicken Push Carts, in Shillong to provide self-employment opportunities for unemployed youth. The project was unveiled during the 32nd District Conference of Rotary District 3240, PRATIDHWANI, in the presence of Rotary International Representative PDG Rotarian Nagesh and []

TURA, Jan 13: The Dilma Adap Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre was formally inaugurated today by Kharkutta MLA, Shri Rupert Momin, enhancing primary healthcare access for citizens of Dilma Adap and neighbouring villages under the Government of Indias Ayushman Bharat initiative. The Dilma Adap Ayushman Bharat HWC under Adokgre C&RD Block, North []

Tura, Jan 13: Tura MDC Bernard Marak on Tuesday urged GHADC CEM Albinush Marak to take immediate action against illegal export and to protect the rights of tribals under the Sixth Schedule. Earlier, on November 5 last year, the Tura MDC had submitted a complaint requesting urgent action against illegal transportation and revenue evasion in []

GUWAHATI, Jan 13: Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has termed newly-inducted Congress member Rejaul Karim Sarkars controversial Greater Assam of Bor Asom statement as inappropriate and damaging to the party, ahead of the Assembly elections, which are barely two months away. In a letter to Assam PCC []

FA CUP Manchester, Jan 12: Manchester Uniteds turbulent season veered further off course on Sunday as the club crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford a result that arrived just days after the dismissal of head coach Ruben Amorim and plunged the club deeper into uncertainty. []

Vijay Hazare Trophy Bengaluru, Jan 12: Two contrasting contests unfolded at the Centre of Excellence on Monday as Karnataka and Saurashtra secured semifinal spots in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, with rain and poor light forcing both results to be decided by the VJD method. Karnataka cruise past depleted Mumbai Defending champions Karnataka dominated a []

New Delhi, Jan 12: All the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have written to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), formally confirming participation in the delayed 2025-26 season, clearing the decks for the start of the top-tier domestic competition on February 14. On January 6, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had announced that the ISL, []

Munich, Jan 12: Bayern Munich roared into the new year with a stunning 8-1 demolition of Wolfsburg on Sunday, scoring six second-half goals to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points. Michael Olise starred with a brace, while Harry Kane and Luis Daz also found the net, alongside goals from []

Jeddah, Jan 12: Raphinhas brace helped Barcelona edge Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, securing the Catalan clubs 16th Super Cup titlemore than any other team in history. The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when Raphinha slipped while taking a shot, and the ball []

Paris, Jan 12 : Brazils teenage sensation Endrick marked his debut for Lyon with a goal as the French club secured a 2-1 win at Lille to advance to the last 16 of the French Cup. On loan from Real Madrid, 19-year-old Endrick latched onto a precise flick from Corentin Tolisso on the left wing []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 12: A joint Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Taekwondo Martial Arts (ATMA), All Meghalaya Martial Arts & Kick Boxing Association (AMMAKBA), and the Meghalaya Sepak Takraw Association (MSTA) is scheduled for January 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Nangkiew Building, Polo. The meeting will take place []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 12: After a gap of more than seven years, the 4th Edition of the North East Kickboxing Championship is set to return, with the All Meghalaya Kickboxing Association hosting the prestigious regional event from January 29 to 31 at the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides premises. The championship will be []

Golden Globes Paul Thomas Andersons ragtag revolutionary saga One Battle After Another took top honours at Sundays 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloe Zhaos Shakespeare drama Hamnet pulled off an upset over Sinners to win best film, drama. One Battle After Another won best film, comedy, supporting female actor for Teyana Taylor []

Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Nick Jonas; Elle Fanning; Julia Roberts; Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco arrive at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday. (PTI)

DUBAI, Jan 12: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington following his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its violent suppression of nationwide protests. The remarks come as activists reported that at least 544 people have been killed during demonstrations across Iran. Tehran did not directly respond to Trumps comments, []

DHAKA, Jan 12: Bangladeshs National Citizen Party (NCP) is facing growing internal turmoil after forming an alliance with the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, as several leaders who quit the party have refused to return. Dissident leaders say they will only reconsider their decision if the NCP breaks ties with Jamaat, rejecting claims by party leadership that []

LONDON, Jan 12: US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in London for his pioneering work in time-domain astronomy. Born in Maharashtra, Kulkarni is the George Ellery Hale Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Over his 40-year []

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 12: Minnesotas Twin Cities, reeling from the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, faced heightened federal immigration enforcement, described as the largest in state history. Protesters confronted heavily armed agents, while schools moved to remote learning for safety. Over 2,000 arrests have occurred since December. Local leaders, including Mayor Frey []

Mumbai, Jan 12: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty found firmer ground on Monday after facing a massive drubbing in the past five trading sessions, propelled by bargain hunting in energy, banking and metal stocks amid renewed optimism surrounding a potential India-US trade deal. However, escalating geopolitical tensions and unrelenting foreign fund outflows capped the []

New Delhi, Jan 12: BMI, a Fitch Group company, on Monday forecast a 7.4 per cent growth for the current fiscal and 7 per cent for FY27 saying a favourable policy environment bodes well for Indias economic outlook. The National Statistics Office has projected a 7.4 per cent GDP expansion for FY2025/26. This implies the []