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Malik thora galti ho gayi: DJ plays Microsoft Teams meeting sound at office party, sparks manager meme frenzy

An office party video is going viral. A DJ played the Microsoft Teams ringtone, a sound many dread. This unexpected mix with a popular meme line

Mrunal Thakur, Dhanush wedding rumours: Truth behind all reports

Mumbai: Social media has been buzzing with one big question lately are Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush getting married? The rumour mill went into overd

CJI lays foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Uttar Pradesh

Chandauli: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday, January 17, laid the foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Utta

EPFO to Allow PF Withdrawals via UPI From April 2026

New Delhi: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is set to allow members to withdraw their provident fund balances directly into their

Bengaluru Rural MP flags need for 650-bed hospital at proposed RGUHS medical college campus in Ramanagara

The existing district hospital has 250 beds, and is located nearly 3 km from the new campus, posing challenges in integrating academic training,

BJP is expanding as political space of other parties shrinking in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Riding on the momentum from its strong showing in the November 2024 assembly elections, the BJP has further expanded its footprint in Mah

Quote of the day by William Wordsworth: What we need is not the will to believe

Quote of the Day invites readers to reflect on how they engage with ideas, traditions and information. Rather than promoting belief without scrut

New year resolution for 2026: save Indias bees

At a time when Indias native pollinators are declining, and the government is toying with ideas like genetically modified insects, ordinary citiz

Kerala takes responsible investment pitch to Davos, Rajeeve to lead team

Kerala is set to showcase its strengths at the World Economic Forum in Davos. A delegation will highlight the state's commitment to sustainable a

Fresh unrest in Murshidabad, police resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

Superintendent of Police, Murshidabad said that there were blockades put up by mobs which have been cleared after police action.

Body of 33-year-old man found in pond in UPs Amethi

Amethi: The body of a 33-year-old man was recovered from a pond in the Sangrampur area here on Saturday, police said. The deceased has been ident

PCB set to announce early start for Australia series due to weather conditions

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to announce an early start to the three-match T20 series against Australia later this month due to the

PM Modi Flags Off Indias 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper Train From Malda

Malda, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya

How health goes beyond the body | Lit for Life workshop

Priti Chawla emphasises fitness and health through a holistic approach that seamlessly aligns mindful living with physical workouts

Watch | Bengaluru Metro fares highest in India, reduce prices or face mass protest: Tejasvi Surya

12 held for selling Chinese Manja worth Rs 1.88 lakh in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as 12 people were arrested on Friday, January 16, for selling Chinese Manja worth Rs 1.88 lakh in Hyderabad and the police sei

21-year-old woman killed after Sabarimala pilgrims bus hits scooter in Keralas Malappuram

Her friend riding pillion escapes with minor injuries

Rashtrapati Bhavan to Remain Closed for Visitors From Jan 2129

New Delhi, Jan 17: Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed for public visits from January 21 to 29 in view of the upcoming Republic Day Parade and

Rising gold rates in Hyderabad outperform stock market returns

Hyderabad: Gold rates in Hyderabad and other Indian cities have once again reached near an all-time high record and continued to outperform stock

Chaos In Iran Could Cost India Dearly

India and Iran have maintained a strong partnership for decades, connected by history, geography, and shared interests. This relationship isn't j

Case against RSP leader Shibu Baby John and family is political vendetta, says UDF convenor Adoor Prakash

Adoor Prakash says deliberately turning issues that can be resolved legally into criminal cases is not truth-seeking but planned political weapon

Reservations for Corporation Mayors and Municipal Chairpersons Finalized in Telangana

Women to get 50% reservation; GHMC and several major civic bodies reserved for women candidates.

Border 2: Anu Malik reveals shocking secret of iconic song Sandese Aate Hain, says 'there was no poetry'

Anu Malik's tune for 'Sandese Aate Hain' was initially rejected, but Javed Akhtar suggested it for Border; despite finding the lyrics long, Anu c

Rashtrapati Bhavan To Be Closed For Public Visits From January 21 To 29

New Delhi, Jan 17: The Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit 1) will remain closed for the general public from January 21 to 29 in view of the upcoming Rep

Congress Madhya Pradesh MLA Phool Singh Baraiya's shocking remarks on Rape, 'Adivasi' women: 'Kaun si ati sundar stree hai...'

Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh, Phool Singh Baraiya's disgusting comment on rape and scheduled caste women, has stirred a political storm. He j

2026 Iran protest: Family searches corpses, buries daughter roadside

Beirut: Robina Aminians family believes the college student was killed by a bullet fired by Iranian security forces at close range, straight into

U19 World Cup: Bangladesh opt to field against India

India is playing an unchanged side in the U19 World Cup opener

Fiorentina Owner Rocco Commisso Dies At 76

Both Fiorentina and Mediacom announced Commisso's death early Saturday without providing a cause

Bishnoi gang threatens singer B Praak, seeks Rs 10 crore in extortion

Chandigarh: Punjabi singer B. Praak has received a death threat from a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, who reportedly demanded Rs 10 crore and thre

PM Flags Off Indias First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train From Bengals Malda

MALDA, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the countrys first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Ka

Odisha police start crackdown on organised cattle traders at 46 locations

The focus of the operation was to disrupt the organized network, identify key operatives, and collect evidence against those involved, says Keonj

Chinese Drone Makes Provocative Flight, Says Taiwan

A Chinese drone entered Taiwan's airspace over the Pratas Islands on Saturday. Taiwan's defence ministry called the move provocative and irrespon

CJI Kant Lays Foundation Of Integrated Court Complexes For Six Districts In Uttar Pradesh

Chandauli (UP), Jan 17: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday laid the foundation of integrated court complexes for six districts in Utta

Indrajeet Singh issues statement after ED searches, says agency didnt recover even Rs 100

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches linked to Indrajeet Singh Yadav in a money laundering probe, claiming significant seizures of cash

I'm Back, Reminded Me of How Fragile Life is: Damien Martyn Returns Home From Hospital

Martyn said the painful episode taught him the transient nature of life

Indian Army successfully builds third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka

This achievement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions.

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Is the hamsa an Indian goose or a European swan?

Goddess Saraswatis companion is far removed from the bird form Zeus took to seduce Leda

Human rights is what the society should aim for: Grayling

British philosopher A.C. Grayling, in conversation with Chandan Gowda, says most borders are drawn in the blood of the wars and nationalistic for

Bipasha Basu Hops on Viral 2016 Trend, Shares Her Wedding Pictures With Karan Singh Grover

So honestly, calling her latest Instagram post a photo dump feels wrong; it's basically her wedding album, full of love and glow.

Delhi Excise Policy case: Chargesheet against Kejriwal is cut-and-paste of earlier filings, argues counsel

A Delhi court heard arguments in the Excise Policy corruption case. Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer stated no evidence links him to the alleged Rs 100 c

No Evidence that Paracetamol Increases Autism Risk, Says Analysis of Robust Studies

The team reviewed evidence from 43 studies and looked for those with the largest, most rigorous methodologies, such as analyses involving sibling

CJI Kant lays foundation for court complexes across six UP districts

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has initiated the construction of integrated court complexes in six Uttar Pradesh districts. These facilities i

Through an Arab lens | Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi tells the unfolding story of the UAE

From a Bronze Age boat to the founding fathers Chrysler Newport, the Zayed National Museum curates the history of the Emirates

Building AI readiness of higher education institutions

Building AI-ready institutions is essential for increasing economic competitiveness, student employability and technological innovations

AP Marks Major Milestone in Global Clean Energy Sector: Naidu

Foundation works begin for AM Greens 15 MTPA Green Ammonia project in Kakinada, positioning Andhra Pradesh as Indias Green Hydrogen hub.

Elon Musk Seeks Up To $134 Billion From OpenAI, Microsoft in 'Wrongful Gains'

Musk may seek punitive damages and other penalties, including a possible injunction, if the jury finds either company liable, the filing says, wi

Converting shame into anger is constructive, says author Neige Sinno

It is unfair that the burden to protect children is almost entirely on mothers, says French novelist Neige Sinno in conversation with Priya Raman

How the #2016Core Trend Has Been Bollywood Celebrities' Favourite

The trend is driven by pure nostalgia for what many see as a simpler, more carefree era the last truly relaxed, pre-pandemic, less algorithm-hea

PM Modi flags off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengals Malda

PM Modi will flag off four Amrit Bharat Express trains through virtual mode

Hania Aamir, Asim Azhars pre-wedding events allegedly begin

Islamabad: The Pakistani entertainment world is buzzing once again, and this time the whispers are louder than ever. Ever since Galaxy Lollywood

Rape case: Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathils bail plea rejected, to remain in jail

Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested from Palakkad on January 11, is expected to approach the sessions court for bail. The application is schedul

Ideology disconnects itself from the past, disrupts the present, reconstructs the future: Ashutosh

Secularism is a bad word these days, say Ashutosh and Sobhana K. Nair in conversation with Ziya us Salam

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Parties Lost Should Introspect: Owaisi

Now those parties who abuse us (as BJP's B team) should think of themselves. It is the decision of the people, says Owaisi

Babar Azam humiliated, Rizwan retired, Afridi pulled out mid-over: Netizens mock Pakistan premium players performance in BBL

Pakistani cricket stars Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during Australia's Big Bash League. Azam's visible frustra

Team Uddhav Candidate Wins From Thane Ward Where Eknath Shinde Lives

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has emerged as the single-largest party in the Thane Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra; howeve

Bulls Steal Show at Alanganallur Jallikattu, TN CM Announces Govt Job for Best Tamer

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who witnessed the popular sport at close quarters, announced a government job in the Animal Husbandry depar

Word of the Day: Liminal

In a post-pandemic world marked by rapid change, many people experience life as a series of unresolved transitions, career shifts, identity quest

PM Modi Flags Off India's First Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

PM Modi Flags Off India's First Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

Tamil Nadu Elections: AIADMK announces first wave of promises

AIADMK has unveiled its initial election promises for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Key pledges include Rs 2,000 monthly aid for women heads of

I Will Return: 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

AIADMK releases first phase manifesto, promises 2,000 aid, free bus travel for men

Key promises include 2,000 monthly assistance for women-headed families under the Kula Vilakku Scheme, free bus travel for men on city buses, and

Raj Thackeray admits MNS's poor BMC polls performance, vows to fight for Marathi manoos

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has accepted his party's disappointing performance in the BMC elections. He stated the contest was

Celebrity Trainer Yasmin Karachiwala Shows Flawless Execution Of Mobility Challenge

Fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala masters the new mobility challenge in a recent Instagram video.

BRS Shaik Abdullah Sohail condemns Hyderabads Puranapul communal incident

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Friday, January 16, condemned the Puranapul communal incident. He also ex

Maruti Suzukis new Gujarat plant to create 12,000 jobs

The proposed facility at Khoraj, near Ahmedabad, will have an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles and is expected to significantly exp

Secunderabad Cantonment property tax revision of 100% to over 300% distresses residents

Creation of Hindi language was a political project: author Ghazala Wahab

At The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 session titled In the Heart of The Country, the author spoke of the emergence of Hindi as a common language of the

LIVE: PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat, unveils major rail and road projects in Malda, West Bengal

Mahesh Babus Dolby Cinema in Bengaluru Is Special, says Suniel Narang

The new multiplex, located in Gandhinagarone of Bengalurus historic cinema hubsrevives the legacy of the iconic Kapali Theatre while introducing

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Congress Leads in 4 Cities, No. 2 in 5; 5 Key Takeaways

Congress has emerged as the main Opposition force in Maharashtra, outside the Mumbai region.

Pro-Hindu organisation VHP suggest AR Rahman of 'Ghar vapasi' over his communal remarks, say, 'you will start getting work'

The 'communal' remarks by Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has stirred a fresh row. After Rahman claimed of 'losing work' in Bollywood in last 8

Kousali Institute of Management Studies alumni contribute over 2 crore for developing alma mater in Dharwad

Such an initiative is rare in State-run universities in Karnataka

Treaties should be driven by national interest, not pressure from foreign govts or corporations: Supreme Court

India's Supreme Court has ruled that tax treaties must prioritize national interest over foreign pressure, emphasizing the need to protect tax so

Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing at Neknampur Lake in Hyderabad

The incident occurred due to air loss. As the balloon landed safely, three passengers traveling in it escaped unhurt

Centre revives three long-stalled Yamuna dam projects to shore up Delhis water supply

The Centre has revived three stalled dam projects on the Yamuna and its tributaries. These projects, Lakhwar, Renukaji, and Kishau, aim to signif

India approves largest-ever defence acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets

New Delhi: Indias Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved a proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aerospace major Dassault

PM Modi To Witness 10,000 Bodo Dancers Perform Bagurumba During Assam Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to poll-bound Assam today. On Saturday evening at around 6 pm, Prime Minister Modi will

U19 World Cup LIVE: Suryavanshi Beats Kohli's Record; No-Handshake Drama At Toss

India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 LIVE Score & Updates: India captain Ayush Mhatre and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi are in action, with India having

Team Trump To Repeal Basis For US Climate Rules: What To Know

President Donald Trump's administration is finalising its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's au

Ram Charans Chikiri Chikiri Song Sets Unique Record

Peddi is gearing up for a grand pan-India theatrical release on March 27.

Eknath Shinde's betrayal of Marathi manoos paved way for BJP mayor in Mumbai, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut attributes the BJP's victory in the Mumbai civic elections to Eknath Shinde's betrayal of the Marathi manoos.

Delhi plans to redraw its campus economy with Rs 325 crore startup and incubation push

Delhi's government-funded educational campuses are set to transform into business launchpads with a new startup and incubation policy. Aiming to

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences partners with State University of New York to boost engineering education and innovation

A key highlight of the partnership is the joint development of a BTech programme in VLSI Design and Technology at RUAS, aligned with SUNY Albanys

NCP factions join hands for Maharashtra Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls

Announcement has come in the wake of the severe drubbing the two NCP factions received in the Pune civic elections, where the BJP stunned the Paw

IndiaEU FTA likely to spur textiles, pharma, engineering sectors: exporters

A free trade agreement between India and the European Union is set to boost exports in textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and engineering good

Indore Water Contamination: Rahul Gandhi Meets Affected Families

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also visited Bombay Hospital in Indore to meet victims undergoing treatment and their families

All About UN Biodiversity Treaty That Aims To Protect 30% Of Oceans By 2030

A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding fram

SAI's mega recruitment drive, invites a pplications for 323 assistant coaches in 26 disciplines

The Sports Authority of India is hiring 323 assistant coaches nationwide. This recruitment drive aims to boost athlete support across 26 sports.

NCP unity for Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti polls

Factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, will unite for upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elect

Congress takes swipe at Modi govt over US-Pak military exercise

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday, January 17, took a swipe at the Modi government and said the joint training exercise by American and pakista