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Delhi AQI deteriorates to severe at 439 amid intense cold wave, fog

Several areas across the city report alarmingly high pollution levels

Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

As tensions rise over funding for international initiatives, the White House downplays claims of a hefty membership fee, insisting the proposed B

India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Playing 11: Check the full squad list, pitch report, weather update, where to watch and more

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Streaming: The India vs. New Zealand ODI series is tied 1-1, with the final match in Indore on Sunday deciding

GBS outbreak claims two lives in MP; govt. ramps up detection, treatment

Following the detection of over a dozen cases in Manasa town, the authorities have been instructed to establish a control room there, create a sp

Australian Open: Fans frustrated by long queues, ticket sales halt on day one

With heightened security at the event in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney last month, hundreds of spectators gathered outside the v

Samajwadi Party to move Supreme Court on electoral transparency: Akhilesh

We are planning to move the Supreme Court to verify whether the voter list prepared by the Election Commission is valid or the list compiled by t

Taiwanese journalist detained for bribing military officers to leak information to China

Prosecutors accuse Lin Chen-you of paying amounts ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of Taiwan dollars to current military office

Canberra man arrested after pipe bombs discovered near Lake Ginninderra amid heightened national security concerns after Bondi Beach attack

Authorities apprehended a 41-year-old man following the discovery of multiple pipe bombs near Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen. Police found bomb-ma

No more 10 minutes, but gig workers still race the clock

Despite quick-commerce services dropping the 10-minute delivery promise, delivery workers remain in a whirlwind of speed expectations. The founda

West Bengal: Action order against officials for voter manipulation upheld

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had turned down the West Bengal governments plea last week seeking withdrawal of the poll bodys earlier or

Three killed as massive fire engulfs dozens of shops at shopping mall in southern Pakistan

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Police said an investigation would be launched once the blaze was extinguished

Khamenei Acknowledges Thousands Killed in Iran Unrest

Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump of encouraging the demonstrations, which initially focused on rising costs and inflation before evolvi

How Budget 2026 can help India strike the right balance in trade policy for a world in flux

India's trade strategy is at a critical juncture, shifting from broad liberalization to selective engagement. New trade pacts diversify markets,

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee creating situation to stop SIR process, says BJP's Locket Chatterjee on Murshidabad violence

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee on Sunday slammed the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of creating situations to stop the Sp

Thousands march in support of Greenland amid Trumps threats to take it over

Nuuk: Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against US President Donald Trump on Saturday, January 17.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff reveals how swimming with dolphins inspired his multi million-dollar dream, recalls life lesson by Indian Guru

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's multi million-dollar dream was inspired when he took a break from Oracle and was swimming with dolphins in Hawaii.

Taiwanese reporter accused of bribing military officers to leak information to China

A journalist in Taiwan has been detained. He is accused of bribing army officers. The goal was to provide military information to individuals fro

Attacks on Hindus unabated in Bangladesh, businessman beaten to death while defending employees

In Bangladesh, mob violence has claimed the lives of trader Liton Chandra Das and fuel-station worker Ripon Saha. The incidents, linked to disput

Watch: Driver Stops Mumbai Local Train Mid-Departure To Allow Elderly Woman To Board, Wins Hearts

Internet users have dubbed the driver a eal-life hero for prioritising compassion over strict scheduling.

What to do to make college applications strong and appealing

Here are five elements that can help make an application stand out

The facts about neuromyths in education

Demystifying some common claims about learning styles that are said to be based on neuroscience

EU Pauses US Trade Deal Ratification After Trumps Greenland Tariff Threat

Vice-President of the European Peoples Party, Siegfried Muresan, confirmed the decision in a post on X, stating that the ratification process wou

Fresh Blow To Bangladesh Over Request To Swap T20 World Cup Group With Ireland

The controversy surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 took a fresh turn as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made a s

Syrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashes

The government appeared to be extending its grip on Kurdish-run areas after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a ationa

Everyone must visit to feel its magic: US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Mumbai's Gateway of India

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, visited Mumbai's Gateway of India, encouraging visitors to experience the city's vibrant charm and the Arabia

In Frames: Prayerful in Prayagraj

Ceremonies for the Magh Mela, which began on January 3, have been drawing crores of devotees to the Triveni Sangam for a holy dip; a footfall of

Hyderabad Shivers as Winter Chill Deepens; Telangana Below 10C

Moula Ali, HCU among coldest in GHMC; KB Asifabad records seasons lowest at 7C

'Dangerous Downward Spiral': EU Warning Over US' Greenland Tariff Threats

European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a dangerous downward spiral over US President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on

Vance, Rubio To Attend Winter Olympics, Trump Missing In List Of Attendees

US Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House

'Inappropriately debanking me': Trump threatens lawsuit against JPMorgan over post-Jan 6 banking ban

Protesters march through Alpine villages agaisnt World Economic Forum in Davos

Protesters set off from Kublis in southeastern Switzerland, trekking through wintry terrain toward Davos in what organisers described as a statem

12 Injured In Vehicle Pile-Up Due To Dense Fog On Delhi-Lucknow Highway

Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha on Sunday morning led to a major accident on the Lucknow-Delhi National Highway (NH-9). Due to extremely low

Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board

There were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesias Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to

Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to Autism or ADHD: Study

Adelaide: If youve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain

PM to Launch Kaziranga Corridor, Flag Off New Trains in Assam

In a post on X, PM Modi said he was looking forward to being in Kaliabor, Assam, for the Bhoomi Pujan of major development works

We Are Slowly Being Poisoned: Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution

The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.

PM Modi to launch key infrastructure projects in Singur, West Bengal today; boosting state's growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch and lay foundation stones for key infrastructure projects in Singur, West Bengal. These initiatives incl

Watch | Congress has always ignored Assam and the northeast: PM Modi in Guwahati

Two militants arrested in Manipur's Bishnupur

At Chairel Ahallup in the district, a member of the outlawed PREPAK (Pro) was arrested on Saturday, a police officer said

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Day 2 LIVE

Prominent speakers of the day includes International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, vocalist and writer T.M. Krishna, Indian ches

Congress MLA seeks Mumbai chiefs ouster over BMC debacle

Mumbai: Former Mumbai Congress chief and party legislator Bhai Jagtap, on Saturday, January 17 was served a show-cause notice by the All India Co

Revanth to Launch Works in Khammam, Hold Cabinet Meet at Medaram

Chief Minister to review projects, hold Cabinet meeting and inaugurate SamakkaSaralamma pylon over two-day tour

In Maharashtra, Woman Claims She Was Taken To Another District To Cast Vote

According to the woman, who is from Gevrai taluka, several women from Beed district were taken on four buses to Pimpri Chinchwad.

UP: Security tightened at Prayagraj's Sangam Ghat as devotees take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Millions of devotees took a holy dip at Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya. Security arrangements were enhanced to manage the large crow

Iran: Ayatollah Khamenie calls Trump criminal for backing protests

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a criminal for supporting protesters in Iran, and blame

Aus needs canine brain bank to reduce risk of dog attacks

Dog attacks are on the rise in Australia. The most recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show dog-related hospital admi

8 FIRs filed as fake images of Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment surface online

According to the police, fabricated images and misleading content, contrary to the actual facts related to the ongoing beautification work at Man

Four IAS officers by Telangana government

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, January 17 issued transfer orders for four IAS officers in the state. According to a Government

A new course for ocean diplomacy

Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70 per cent of the planet, carry 90 per cent of global trade, and support millions of job

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Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Its worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, reigned for over 70 years. Her rule saw immense global shifts. She was a symbol of stabili

Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh Recall NTRs Legacy on 30th Death Anniversary

TDP leaders hail NTR as symbol of Telugu self-respect and architect of landmark welfare reforms

Delhi air quality remains severe as AQI stands at 439; minimum temperatures stay below normal

Visibility across the city remained poor as cold wave conditions continued and dense fog covered large parts of Delhi.

EU suspends trade deal with US amid Donald Trump's Greenland tariff threats, says, 'ratification will have to wait'

The deal announced in July 2025, between the US and the EU, comprising 27 member states, unveiled a bilateral framework agreement aimed at resolv

Madhya Pradesh GBS outbreak: 2 die in MP, govt ramps up detection

Two persons have died after an outbreak of Guillain-Barr Syndrome, an immunological nerve disorder, in Madhya Pradeshs Neemuch district, promptin

Varanasi: 'Fake' images of redevelopment work at Manikarnika ghat surface online, 8 FIRs filed

Authorities in Varanasi have filed eight cases against individuals accused of spreading fake AI images and false information online. These posts

GBS outbreak claims 2 lives in MP town; govt ramps up detection, treatment

Two people have died following a Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are actively identifying and treating p

Indonesian plane, with 11 passengers onboard goes missing in mountainous region during 2-hour flight, large scale search operation on

A small passenger plane travelling from Yogyakarta to Makassar, with 11 people onboard vanished in Indonesia. The contact with the Indonesia Air

Lokesh, Purandeswari Pay Tribute to NTR on 30th Death Anniversary in Hyderabad

TDP leaders, supporters gather at NTR Ghat; floral tributes and photo exhibition held

JPMorgan confirms Trumps assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job

There was no job offer, Mr. Dimon said in a statement. In an email to Reuters, bank spokesperson Trish Wexler said she should have been more vigi

Pro- and anti-ICE protesters clash amid Minneapolis immigration crackdown

There have been protests every day since the Department of Homeland Security ramped up immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis

Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave

Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national

Sensex, Nifty end week on flat note

MUMBAI, Jan 17: The Indian equity benchmarks closed this week almost unchanged amid optimism towards Q3 earnings and renewed India-US trade discu

Piyush Goyal meets Premier of British Columbia, Canada, Dave Eby

Piyush Goyal meets Premier of British Columbia, Canada, Dave Eby, to discuss strengthening the India-Canada economic partnership on Friday. (PTI)

Minneapolis: Pro and anti ICE demonstrators face off in immigration crackdown

Protesters for and against the Trump administrations latest immigration crackdown clashed in Minneapolis on Saturday as the governors office anno

Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog persist

Delhi continued to face a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday, with the AQI hitting 439 by 7 am, keeping the city firmly in the severe category

Iraqi forces take over key base following US withdrawal

Baghdad: US forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi offic

From Hills to Holyland: Northeast India's Bnei Menashe see long-delayed journey out of conflict to Israel

The Bnei Menashe community, claiming descent from a lost biblical tribe, is undergoing interviews for emigration to Israel. This initiative offer

Is Donald Trump seeking USD 1 billion from countries for membership in a proposed 'Board of Peace'? White House responds

A Bloomberg report claimed the Trump administration sought USD1 billion from countries for permanent seats on a proposed Board of Peace. The Whit

NASA Rolls Out Moon Rocket for First Crewed Lunar Flyby in Over 50 Years

Thousands of space center workers and their families gathered in the predawn chill to witness the long-awaited event, delayed for years

When every crisis is a catastrophe in India due to poor state of emergency awareness

In December 2025, a fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa killed 25 people, highlighting Indias lack of emergency literacy. Experts say most deaths

JPMorgan confirms Trump assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has denied being offered the Federal Reserve chair position. This comes after President Donald Trump disputed a report c

World Bank chief Ajay Banga joins Gaza redevelopment Board of Peace

Indian-American World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has been appointed to the Board of Peace for Gaza redevelopment as part of US President Don

NZ keep producing champs

New Zealands easy win in the second ODI has showed how this country, of low-profile sportspersons, keeps pulling off performances out of the ordi

Musks xAI sued as Grok accused of generating exploitative AI deepfakes

Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musks children, has filed a lawsuit in New York against Musks AI company xAI, alleging that its chatbo

Play Begins at Australian Open with Season's First Grand Slam

Aryna Sabalenka faces Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, and Carlos Alcaraz goes against Adam Walton

US woman, 27, expecting 10th child after having nine with four partners

A 27-year-old woman from the United States, Whittney Dawn, who has nine children from four different partners, is expecting her tenth child. Begi

How age-tech can solve digital fraud targeting seniors

Age-tech solutions are designed with empathy, accessibility, and education at their core. Their greatest strength lies not just in offering servi

US President Donald Trump targests 8 European countries over Greenland 'purchase', imposes 10% tariffs on Denmark, France, Germany, warns of 25% hike

Donald Trump threatened 10% tariffs on several European nations, escalating to 25% if they opposed the acquisition, stating it was ime for Denma

ZRO Shillong gets COAS Unit Certificate for outstanding recruitment efforts in NE

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, has conferred the COAS Unit Certificate

Severe storms and flash flooding ravage Sydney, with landslides, road closures, and dozens of rescues amid coastal downpours

A landslide narrowly missed a house on Sydney's Northern Beaches after intense storms caused a torrent of mud and trees to crash down a hillside.

Bindas Syiem alleges shoddy work on Ri-Bhoi road project

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Jan 17: Bindas Syiem, a resident of Mawlong village who had earlier staged a hunger strike at the Additional Secr

Indonesian Plane with 11 People Vanishes in Mountainous Region

Multiple search and rescue teams, supported by air force helicopters, drones and ground units have been deployed

Ailing Kerala student fulfils arts fest dream, wins poster contest online

A girl battling a serious illness was allowed to participate online in the Kerala School Arts Festival and secured an A grade, marking a first in

In a first, Bengal Fox recorded in Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Researchers have captured the first photographic evidence of the Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) in Meghalaya,

World News Live Updates: EU to hold emergency meeting today over Trump's Greendland tariff threats

Shullai inspects Rs 11 cr devp works in Raid Laban

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: South Shillong MLA and Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Friday inspected development works worth over Rs 11 c

PM Modi launches Rs 3,250-cr rail projects in Bengal, targets TMC ahead of polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday rolled out major rail and road projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal and stepped up his attack on

Shillong Med College hosts workshop on Indias AI strategy for healthcare

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: A regional multi-stakeholder convergence workshop on developing Indias Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in

Karnatakas startup policy; Reliances quick commerce run

Karnataka has announced a new startup policy for 20252030, outlining a plan to establish 25,000 new startups over the next five yearswith at leas