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The green sari in tatters: Madhav Gadgil and the unfinished struggle for western ghats

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away at 82

Australia Wins Ashes Series 4-1 With a Five-Wicket Victory in Sydney

The Australians bowled England out for 342 on the fifth morning of the series finale and were chasing 160 for victory

Love story ends in tragedy after 16-year-old Hyderabad girl dies by suicide

Hyderabad: A love story ended in tragedy after a 16-year-old girl died by suicide on Tuesday, January 6, in Hayathnagar, Hyderabad. Following the

Stock markets trade lower on persistent foreign fund outflows, trade uncertainties

The BSE Sensex declined 255.86 points to 84,705.28 in early trade and the NSE Nifty went down by 65.9 points to 26,074.85

Rupee falls 3 paise to 89.90 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.01% higher at 98.69

Security Tight at Delhis Turkman Gate After Stone-Pelting Incident

Trouble began after a section of the residents allegedly pelted stones at the police and civic staff, triggering chaos in the area

Telengana car crash: Four college students killed in high-speed vehicle accident in Hyderabad

A tragic accident occurred near Mirzaguda, Hyderabad, in the early hours of Thursday. A speeding car carrying five college students crashed into

Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at scrap warehouse in Secunderabad

Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Secunderabads Bholakpur area on Wednesday, January 7. The fire spread within the premises, tr

'Marathi manoos' will be powerless if BJP controls civic bodies: Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has strongly criticized the BJP. He claims those aiming to detach Mumbai from Maharashtra are in power at the Centre and

Delhi demolition drive: Day after clashes, security remains tight at Turkman Gate

Four men have been arrested, while a juvenile has been apprehended in connection with the violence.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect medical records, wellness apps

OpenAI on Wednesday launched a ChatGPT Health tab that answers health-related questions and lets users upload medical records and connect wellnes

Elon Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can head to trial, US judge says

Elon Musk persuaded a judge on Wednesday to allow a jury trial on his allegations that ChatGPT maker OpenAI violated its founding mission

Budget 2026: Rising defence and infrastructure needs likely to test Indias fiscal targets

Union Budget: Indias FY2026-27 budget is expected to see higher defence and capital expenditure as the government balances fiscal consolidation w

Katy Perry shares intimate moments with Justin Trudeau amid co-parenting with Orlando Bloom

Singer Katy Perry offered a glimpse into her holidays. She posted pictures with her boyfriend, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, enjoying b

Security tightened at Delhis Turkman Gate after stone pelting

Turkman Gate remains under tight security following clashes during an anti-encroachment drive. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's action near F

China is overplaying its rare-earth hand in Japan

China's threat to ban rare-earth magnet exports to Japan faces a challenge. Japan has prepared for such actions by diversifying its supply chains

Usman Khawaja walks out to England 'guard of honour', bids farewell after Ashes win; Southpaw receives rousing ovation from crowd at SCG - Watch Video

Usman Khawaja concluded his distinguished 15-year Test career at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He received a guard of honour from England players, a

Trump orders US withdrawal from Gurugram-based International Solar Alliance

New York: President Donald Trump has ordered the US out of the Gurugram-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) that promotes using ener

Somehow stop India: Cash-strapped Pakistan burned thousands of dollars lobbying, begging US during Operation Sindoor

Following Indian military strikes on terror camps, Pakistan launched an urgent and costly lobbying blitz in Washington D.C. between May 7 and May

US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, Venezuela-linked vessel as Trump steps up oil crackdown

America has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean. The US is also planning to sell crude oil from Venezuela. This move

Madhav Gadgil, legendary ecologist who transformed Western Ghats conservation, passes away at 83

Madhav Gadgil passes away: Renowned Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil, celebrated for his pivotal work on the Western Ghats, has passed away at 83.

Manhunt resumes in Kathua after security man injured

Security forces have resumed a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. The operation targets terrorists hiding in a forest area.

US will exit 66 international climate organizations, says Trump

Trumps actions are in line with his domestic policy changes aimed at removing curbs on pollution and fossil fuels, and follow a decision in Janua

Nepal's Energy Minister resigns from post after mounting questions over political affiliation

Inducted in the interim neutral government in September last year after the Gen-Z protest, Mr. Ghising was the third most powerful Minister on bo

Trump is pulling the US out of the UN FCCC. What does it mean?

The US exiting the worlds core climate action bodies makes it harder to make credible deals to reach climate finance numbers because other countr

Operation Clean Air: CAQM conducts inspection drive in NDMC area of Delhi; instances of MSW dumping and biomass burning identified

The inspections highlight that sporadic dumping of waste and localised biomass burning, even in well-maintained municipal areas, can adversely im

VB- G-RAM-G scheme: AP CM Naidu seeks alternative financial support from Centre

Seeking relief, the Chief Minister requested alternative financial support and flexibility, considering the States current fiscal situation

Minneapolis shooting: Trump defends immigration officer who killed US woman, says it appears to be self-defence

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) made remarks after a woman was shot dead by a US immigration officer, saying that she violent

Bangladesh: BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka

Musabbir was the former general secretary of Dhaka City North Swechchhasebak Dal, the volunteer wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Andhela Ravamidhi Streaming on Amazon Prime Video from January 8

With its OTT release, Andhela Ravamidhi is poised to reach a wider global audience, bringing award-winning storytelling and the timeless beauty o

Samsung Electronics forecasts record $13.8 billion profit in Q4

The strong forecast comes on the back of robust demand for high-performance memory chips used in data centres and other infrastructure supporting

UK's Youngest Dementia Patient Who Had The Brain Of A 70-Year-Old Dies At 24

Frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that usually affects people between 45 and 65, but in rare cases, it can affect much younger p

India's FY26 GDP growth may exceed NSO estimate after base year revision: SBI report

According to the report, the first advance estimate (AE) released by the National Statistical Office pegs GDP growth at 7.4 per cent in FY26, com

Spotify makes it easier for creators to earn, reveals $10 billion podcast spend

Spotify is expanding its monetisation programme for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters

ONGC Oil Well Fire Under Control In Andhra, Residents Allowed To Return Home

After three days of firefighting and blowout control operations, authorities have declared it safe for residents evacuated from villages near the

India seeks deeper EU ties as global uncertainty grows, says Jaishankar

Domicile certificates not valid for SIR hearings in Bengal: Official

The list of acceptable documents under the SIR include permanent address or residence certificates issued by the State, but domicile certificates

NHL legend Glenn Hall passes away at 94, fearless goaltender and Mr. Goalie who set one of the most untouchable records, heres everything about his career and legacy

Hockey legend Glenn Hall has passed away at 94. Known as 'Mr. Goalie', Hall set an unbreakable record for consecutive starts. He won the Stanley

Yes To Red Meat, No to Sugar: Trump's New Health Guidelines

The new federal nutritional guidelines emphasize protein more than previous recommendations, releasing a flipped-pyramid graphic that places meat

Bioprime AgriSolutions begins exporting biofertilizer, biocontrol products

The Pune-based firm plays foray into several regions next fiscal with focus on Europe, South America

Google, Character.AI agree to settle suits involving teen suicide

Google and startup Character.AI have settled lawsuits filed by families accusing artificial intelligence chatbots of harming minors, per filings

Noida water contamination: Residents blame Indore-like sewage mixing as vomiting, diarrhoea cases rise

Noida Water Contamination Case: Dozens of Greater Noida residents, including children, have fallen ill with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea a

National Coach Suspended Over Sexual Assault Charges By 17-Year-Old Shooter

National shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj has been booked by Haryana Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old national-level female

US tightens grip on Venezuelan Oil, prompting Congressional debate

Washington: The Trump administration is moving to tighten US control over Venezuelas oil exports through sanctions enforcement, a naval presence,

Ashes 5th Test, Day 5: Australia loses openers in contentious finale, edges towards 4-1 series win

Mitchell Starc dismissed Jacob Bethell for 154 and Tongue (6) to finish off the England innings and finish the series with 31 wickets at an avera

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away at 82

He was known for his work on the ecological significance of the western ghats

Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test Mock Exam Scheduled For January 8

Candidates appearing for the January 10, 2026 CSEET can take a second mock test on January 8 arranged by ICSI. The test requires the Safe Exam Br

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal Name Their Son Vihaan

The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on November 7, 2025.

President Donald Trump's BIG decision: US set to withdraw from 66 international, UN organisations due to...

US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday, directing the withdrawal of the United States from international organisations, conve

Not Adequate: Centre On X's Reply On Grok Generating Obscene Content

The government has asked X for more details, including specific action taken on obscene content linked to its Grok AI and measures to prevent a r

Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia: Lindsey Graham

The bill allows the U.S. administration to impose tariffs and secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Russia's oil, gas, uranium and other

Diversity on the small screen: when Doordarshan stitched together a nation

The evolution of mass communication in India is also the legacy of Doordarshan. Its varied content tried to culturally unify a country. Several b

Par panel on anti-graft bill debates inviting opposition parties, BJP MP flags loophole

Parliamentary committee members debated inviting opposition parties to discuss a bill to remove PMs, CMs, and ministers arrested for over 30 days

100 Died In US Attack That Ousted Maduro, Says Venezuela's Minister

Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello said late on Wednesday that 100 people died in the US attack which removed President Nicolas Madur

Unusual January system brews over Bay of Bengal; heavy rain likely across parts of T.N.

An orange alert has been issued to Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam as heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible on Friday

Kerala Youth Arrested for Staging Accident to Win Girlfriends Familys Approval

Police in Pathanamthitta booked a man and his friend for attempted murder after they allegedly orchestrated a car hit on the woman and staged a r

Snow, Ice Ground Flights and Choke Highways in Parts of Europe

The Dutch rail and road networks were also hard hit by fresh snowfall during the morning rush hour and more squalls later in the day

Asia Cup trophy row: West Indies star says 'its too much' as India skip trophy collection from Mohsin Naqvi

Jason Holder voiced unease over the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry's recent events. He noted the Asia Cup final trophy snub and political issues

$50,000 A Month: How Cash-Strapped Pak Lobbied Hard In US After Op Sindoor

Cash-strapped Pakistan, amid its severe economic crisis, spent millions of dollars to lobby its agenda in Washington, exposing the massive scale

SC to continue hearing on stray dog menace case today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will continue the hearing on the stray dogs case on Thursday and is likely to further examine the matter, as well as

Who was Azizur Rahman Musabbir? Another BNP youth leader shot dead in Dhaka in violence hit Bangladesh days after killing of Osman Hadi

Azizur Rahman Musabbir, a youth leader was shot dead in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area on Tuesday night. This comes amid intensifying violence in Bang

US to 'punish' India, China with 500% tariffs over Russian oil purchases? Here's all you need to know

In a post on X he said that the move comes amid the backdrop of the ongoing peace negotiations for Ukraine and hinted that it would go for a bipa

Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Modi, Netanyahu says, wishing New Year, backing India ties

JNU: Delhi Police register FIR over alleged inflammatory slogans in viral video

The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with a video that went viral on social media, allegedly showing st

Twin Mountain Gorillas Born In Congo's Virunga Park In Rare Conservation Milestone

Conservationists at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced the rare birth of mountain gorilla twins, a signific

Not littering a public amenity is a basic expectation

Post the inauguration, garbage is steadily piling up on the hill slopes below this walkway and around it, our front page report stated

Ranga Reddy: Four Students Killed, One Injured in Road Accident

One student sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Hyderabad for treatment

Anyone thinks of the crowd?

Australias no-spinner-in-Sydney episode brings to light the importance of winning at all costs, never mind if the spectator out there will be bor

Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah, seeks statutory status to Amaravati

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, January 7, and urged th

Darkest Day Of My Life: Vedanta Chairman's Son Dies Of Heart Attack

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal expressed grief over the sudden death of his son, Agnivesh Agarwal, who died at the age of 49 following a cardiac a

Trump backs Russia sanctions bill proposing 500% tariff; targets India, China & Brazil over oil purchases

Trump 500% Tariff Bill: Senator Lindsey Graham announced President Trump has approved a bipartisan bill to sanction countries buying Russian oil,

Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim to Star in Live-Action Tangled Film

Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday its live-action adaptation of Tangled will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel a

Donald Trump's BIG claim: US President says Venezuela to buy 'only' American-made products from...

In a post on Truth Social, the US President said that the purchases would include American agri products, medicines, medical devices and equipmen

SC to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of jailed Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchu

Bengal SIR: ECI clarifies further on notice to Amartya Sen

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday, December 7, further clarified on the notice for hearing on claims and objections on the draf

Vedanta Founder Anil Agarwal's Son Dies After Skiing Accident in US

Agnivesh had sustained injuries in a skiing accident in the US and was undergoing recovery when he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest

Dead Mans Wire Movie Review

In February 1977, Tony Kiritsis walked into the Meridian Mortgage Company in downtown Indianapolis and took one of its executives, Dick Hall, hos

Manipur Violence: Court Orders Forensic Probe Of 48-Minute Audio Clip

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered forensic examination of the entire 48-minute audio recording which a plea has alleged that the leaked clip

Yash to Skip Fan Meet on 40th Birthday, Says He Is Fully Immersed in Finishing Toxic

On Wednesday, Yash took to his Instagram Story to update his fans, explaining that he is busy with work on his upcoming film 'Toxic.'

Quote of the day by Malala Yousafzai: If we want to achieve our goal, then let us empower

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani education activist, champions girls' schooling globally. She began speaking out as a child against Taliban bans. An

Social Security moves to digital payments What you need to know

The Social Security Administration is stopping paper checks and moving to digital payments like direct deposit and debit cards. People should sig

Breaking News Live Updates: Pakistan confirms talks with Bangladesh on potential JF-17 fighter jet sale, defence pact

Trump invites Colombian president to White House days after threatening military strike

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone on Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying the two had exch

NHAI sets two Guinness World Records during Andhra highway construction

The National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records during the construction of Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corri

Portion of Old Delhi mosque razed during demolition drive: Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that a portion of a Waqf-owned property of a mosque in Delhi was demolished and blamed the blac

Schoolgirl gangraped in Kanpur; YouTuber nabbed, hunt on for cop

The case has triggered high-level administrative action, with Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal removing Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Dine

How Good Monk is rethinking nutrition by blending supplements into everyday Indian food

Founded in 2022, Good Monk is a Bengaluru-based nutrition startup offering tasteless powders that blend into daily food, has served over 4 lakh u

26 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Sukma under rehabilitation scheme

The cadres, including seven women, turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officials here under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation

NASA studies a white dwarf star in a first using X-ray polarisation

The observations revealed new details about how matter behaves in extreme environments where gravity and magnetism collide. IXPE observed EX Hydr

Face scan feeder uses AI to ensure pets get the right food

It doesnt just dispense kibble but also recognizes your cats face with 99.9 percent accuracy. It supports up to six cats, allowing owners to mana