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Blake Lively And Taylor Swifts Texts Exposed In Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios production company countersued Lively and her husband, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation

Rain In Delhi, Snowfall In Kashmir As North India Sees Weather Shift

Light to moderate rain was witnessed across several parts of Delhi, accompanied by rumbling thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, this morn

His Vision For Maharashtra Inspires Us: PM Modi's tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray

PM Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary, stating that his vision for Maharashtra's progr

Frieren Season 2 Episode 2 release time, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, Episode 1 recap

Frieren Season 2 Episode 2 release time, what to expect and how to watch details the next chapter of the anime. The episode introduces the Hero o

Happy Basant Panchami 2026: 50+ wishes, images, quotes to share on Whatsapp, Insta, Facebook on Saraswati Puja

Basant Panchmi Wishes 2026: Basant Panchami marks fresh beginnings across India, with a focus on learning and knowledge. Celebrated on the fifth

Hyderabad man kills disabled daughter, familys suicide pact fails

Hyderabad: A 54-year-old private civil contractor allegedly killed his bedridden, mentally challenged daughter and then attempted suicide along w

Himachal Pradesh on snowfall alert: Manali may freeze at 0 degrees today. Check what IMD has predicted for Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti

Himachal Pradesh snowfall: Heavy rain and snowfall has been predicted for Himachal Pradesh today by the IMD. Manali may freeze at 0 degrees today

National Girl Child Day: Renewing Push for Equality and Empowerment

National Girl Child Day highlights the need to address issues like gender bias, female foeticide, child marriage, poor nutrition, health disparit

Elon Musk makes Davos debut with promise of robots for all

Elon Musk sees his humanoid robots hitting the market next year, one of several optimistic forecasts by the US tech mogul

Timothe Chalamet Makes History With 2026 Oscar Nomination

While the final Oscar voting is set to take place from February 26 to March 5, 2026, the 98th Oscars will be held on March 15.

Gangster Ravi Pujara Arrested In 2018 Remo D'Souza Extortion Case

Gangster Ravi Pujari has been arrested in a 2018 extortion case involving Bollywood choreographer Remo D'Souza and his wife Lizelle D'Souza.

Donald Trump revokes Canadas invitation to join Board of Peace

Last week, the Canadian Prime Ministers office said Carney had been invited to serve on the board and planned to accept

Ukraine war: Putin agrees next steps with US envoys, but Kremlin says territory is key

Ukraine peace talks: Ukraine is enduring its harshest winter of the war as Russia mounts heavy missile and drone strikes on its energy infrastruc

Gurpatwant Singh Pannu booked by Delhi Police for Republic Day threats

Delhi Police's Special Cell has filed an FIR against SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This action follo

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose

Netajis Contribution to Indias Freedom Remembered on Birth Anniversary

Trump to visit China in April; Xi to travel US at year-end as Bessent forecasts 4 meetings in 2026

President Donald Trump announced plans to visit China in April, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expected in the U.S. by late 2026. This follows

UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian nationals to India who are set be released

On November 27 last year, the UAE President, in an official order shared on his website, mentioned that 2937 inmates had been released ahead of E

Basant Panchami Puja Begins at Bhojshala in Dhar Under Tight Security

Supreme Court Orders Time-Sharing at Bhojshala; 8,000 Security Personnel Deployed to Ensure Peace

Stan Wawrinka, 40, makes Grand Slam history by reaching the third round in Australia

Australian Open: Wawrinka had to dig deep Thursday to edge Arthur Gea in a 4-hour, 33-minute epic to become the first man 40 or older to reach th

What were they supposed to do if?: VP Vance defends ICE arresting 5-yr-old child in Minnesota

Bangladesh refuse to visit India: A preventable stand-off ends up diminishing everyone involved

When the Bangladesh board, instructed by their government, issued an ultimatum to the ICC and the cricket world at large, they painted themselves

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: We know the reward is peace on earth, goodwill toward men, but we cannot

Queen Elizabeth II served as Britain's longest-reigning monarch for over 70 years. Her reign saw significant global transformations and she remai

India rejects Donald Trump's invitation? PM Modi remains absent as US President inaugurates Board of Peace; Pak PM Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir attends

U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated 'Board of Peace' on Thursday, January 22 at the event as the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Trump Says Board of Peace Will Be Good Thing for UN

US President says the UN has not lived up to its potential and believes the new initiative could bolster global conflict resolution efforts.

Census 2027: Govt lists 33 questions for houselisting from April 1

New Delhi: The government on Thursday notified 33 questions that will be put to citizens during the first phase of the Census houselisting and h

Uttar Pradesh weather: IMD warns of rain, hailstorms today in many UP districts; Noida, Lucknow and Ghaziabad also on alert. Check weather report

Uttar Pradesh rainfall: A western disturbance has triggered rainfall and thunderstorms in Uttar Pradesh and there has been a sudden drop in tempe

Homebound Out Of Oscars, Fails To Get Nomination In Best International Feature Category

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

India news live updates: Security tightened in Prayagraj to ensure safety during Basant Panchami Snan

Srinagar snowfall disrupts flight services; IndiGo issues advisory

In an advisory to passengers, the airline said the suspension could lead to extended wait times, both onboard aircraft and at the airport, as wea

Complete List Of 2026 Oscar Nominees

Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another was second in the tally with 13 nominations.

Trump withdraws 'Board of Peace' invite for Canada's Carney

President Donald Trump has rescinded Canada's invitation to join the 'Board of Peace,' a Gaza peace initiative he announced at the World Economic

Trends that will rev up Indias EV landscape in 2026

With multiple states revising EV policies and Central incentives tightening, the conversation has shifted from the availability of enough charger

John Berger never stopped experimenting with form and voice

In the centenary year of the great English art critic and writer, a look at a career spent insisting that changing our perspectives could change

Annas Archive claims it never dealt with Nvidia directly

Annas Archive, a search engine for multiple illegal shadow libraries, stated in a Reddit post that it had never dealt with Nvidia directly

Always Had Great Relationship With Xi Jinping: Trump Confirms China Visit

US President Donald Trump said that he plans to travel to China in April and host Chinese President Xi Jinping in the United States later this ye

Excise team seizes 1.3 kg ganja in Nampally raid; two arrested

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Department special team caught two individuals after raiding a house at Mangaru Basthi, Nampally and seized

US, Ukraine, Russia officials to hold trilateral meeting in UAE: Zelenskyy at Davos

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy announced a trilateral meeting between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials will be held in the UAE from Friday. Trump call

IMD Weather Update: Delhi-NCR sees rain as temperatures fall, winter chill to intensify; AQI remains 'very poor'

Light rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR as an active western disturbance triggered cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. An orange alert has

US: Detention of 5-year-old by Federal agents incenses Minneapolis

The prekindergarten pupil, Liam Conejo Ramos, is pictured in a photo released by the school system as he stands next to a vehicle with an adult's

Science quiz: on palaeoclimatology

New Amrit Bharat 2.0 train announced for Telangana passengers

Hyderabad: A new Amrit Bharat 2.0 Express connecting Cherlapalli in Telangana with Thiruvananthapuram North in Kerala will be flagged off on Frid

Delhi-NCR weather: IMD sounds yellow alert as rain, thunderstorms set to lash Delhi after capital records warmest January in 7 years. Check Noida, Gurugram forecast

Delhi Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in Delhi today. Noida and

Davos 2026: Trump unveils Board of Peace, sees larger role in new world order

President Donald Trump has launched a new Board of Peace. Initially focused on Gaza's ceasefire, it aims for a wider global role. Trump stated it

Bank holiday on Basant Panchami: Are banks open or closed in your state on 23 January? Check state-wise list here

Banks in select Indian cities will remain closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to regional observances like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Trump Administration Scraps Puerto Rico Solar Projects as Grid Fails

The projects were aimed at helping 30,000 low-income families in rural areas across the US territory as part of a now-fading transition toward re

Tableaux to Honour Subhas Chandra Bose, Operation Sindoor on Republic Day

Kartavya Path will showcase Indias military victory, cultural heritage, and Bengals enduring contribution to the freedom struggle, featuring icon

TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

The deal is a milestone for the short video app after years of battles that began in August 2020, when President Donald Trump first tried unsucce

Did my friend like my post?

Do we crave validation from our friends and colleagues on our social media more than we should? And do we really resent it if our friends are inf

Investments in Madhya Pradesh go beyond paperwork: CM Mohan Yadav in Davos

Davos: Madhya Pradesh wants to play the most important role in INDIA'S progress; the state govt already prepared its plan and is committed to it,

US Immigration Agents Detain 5-Year-Old, School Claims He Was Used As 'Bait'

A 5-year-old boy arriving home from preschool in Minnesota was taken by federal agents along with his father to a detention facility in Texas, sc

Look into pay-related complaints of police personnel

Police personnel who risk their lives to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections are valued at just Rs 500 said a spokesperson, adding that ever

Lula dials Modi; Brazil President plans state visit in February

Brazil president India visit: Modi conveyed to Lula that he looked forward to welcoming Lula to India at an early date. Lula is planning to visit

Why is gold price rising and will it go above $4,937? Gold hits new record. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price rising and will it go above $4,937? Gold crossed $4,900 as the dollar weakened and markets expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Amazon Plans Thousands More Job Cuts By Next Week: Report

Amazon is planning a second round of job cuts next week as part of its broader goal of trimming some 30,000 corporate workers, according to two p

HC rejects plea against Mallanna Sagar rehab mergers, clears path for municipal polls

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, January 22, dismissed a petition challenging the merger of the Mallanna Sagar project submergenc

MK Stalin Seeks Amendment To Scrap Governor's Address In Assembly

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said that the DMK would consult like-minded opposition parties across the country to move a constitutional amendment ab

Morning Brief Podcast: ET@Davos: Demis Hassabis on China, Apple and AGI

Zelenskyy Slams Europe at Davos as US, Ukraine, Russia Set for Trilateral Peace Talks

Warning that Europe looks lost, the Ukrainian President pushes for stronger action while confirming imminent trilateral negotiations in the UAE a

IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight gets bomb threat; nothing suspicious found after thorough checks

Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, the official said, adding no suspicious o

Morning Digest: Census 2027 first phase to have 33 questions; Tension rises in Manipur after Meitei mans killing, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Stan makes history

Australian Open Melbourne, Jan 22: Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka made it a day for the ages at the Australian Open. Djokovic improved to 399 w

Shuttlers Sindhu, Lakshya enter quarters of Indonesia Masters

Jakarta, Jan 22: Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen entered the quarterfinals of USD 500,000 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament

Gukesh beats Nguyen; Fedoseev stuns Arjun

Tata Steel Masters Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands), Jan 22: World champion D Gukesh ended his spate of draws by defeating Thai Dai Van Nguyen of C

Scott takes Stage 3 glory but Mudgway tightens grip on Yellow Jersey

Pune, Jan 22: Despite missing podium on Stage 3, Luke Mudgway limited his losses expertly to win the Green Jersey for the Best Sprinter and retai

Tilottama tops 10m Air Rifle Women trials; Mane, Sidhu win

New Delhi, Jan 22: In-form shooter Tilottama Sen produced yet another solid show to secure the top spot in the T1 finals of the womens 10m Air Ri

AIMIM corporators will paint Mumbra green remark: Cops issue notice

Thane: Police have issued a notice to AIMIMs newly-elected corporator Sahar Shaikh under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) over her provo

Subverting the marriage plot | Review of Sonora Jhas novelIntemperance

Jhas heroine claims midlife as spectacle and rebellion, choosing suitors, shedding shame, and proving desire has no expiry date

Citizens of the world | Review of Soul Climateby Inez Baranay

Connecting history with fiction, the author seeks to create a dialogic space for discovering like-mindedness

Column | Top books to read this month: January 2026

Unravelling secrets, hidden threats and slow tension these novels are all about the thrill of the chase

Indian VCs call for policies to encourage deeper pools of domestic capital ahead of Union Budget

Tailored incentives for deeptech startups, predictable tax and incentive frameworks, as well as continued investment in core infrastructure, are

Myth and reality | Review of literary magazine Granta on India

The magazine is a reflection of the country itself, simultaneously confident and uncertain of its place in the world

Liverpool cruise as Bayern reach Champions League last 16

Bayern joined table-toppers Arsenal in guaranteeing a top-eight finish with a game to spare, and therefore a last-16 spot, as they saw off the Be

Delhi Government's New Food Security Rules To Focus On Quota, Eligibility

Aiming to reform the food distribution system, the Delhi government is planning to issue ration cards based on a quota set for each district that

WEF Davos: Maharashtra signs 30 lakh crore MoUs, 40 lakh jobs likely

The investments are expected to materialise over three to seven years, with a realisation rate of 75 per cent

Census 2027: Govt notifies 33 questions for first phase starting April 1

Census 2027 will be Indias first digital census and will be conducted in two phases, with population enumeration scheduled for February 2027.

Seven-tier security, traffic diversions to be in place today for PM Modis meeting in Chennai

Government buses, light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles to be diverted to alternate roads between Chennai - Tindivanam

Top Naxal With Bounty Of Rs 1 Crore Killed In Jharkhand: Amit Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah said that in West Singhbhum, the ongoing joint operation by CRPF and Jharkhand Police has achieved a major success in th

PM Modi speaks to Brazils Lula, says close ties vital for Global South interests

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and underscored the importance of reformed mu

Basant Panchami: Key to learning

NATO chief shows hes Trump Whisperer with Greenland diplomacy

The Hague(Netherlands), Jan 22: For days it seemed there was no way out of the latest standoff between Europe and the United States: US President

Karnataka cabinet approves five-year age relaxation for government job aspirants till December 31, 2027

Under the revised provision, candidates can apply up to five years beyond the prescribed maximum age for a post.

Fire rips through Coxs Bazar refugee camp

Bangkok, Jan 22: A massive fire destroyed hundreds of makeshift homes and displaced more than 2,000 people in a Rohingya refugee camp in Coxs Baz

After KIWG Gold, Gauri pushes for better infrastructure

*Haryana leads medal tally Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 22: Seventeen-year-old Gauri Rai from Haryana delivered a memorable performanc

69th NSG: J&K beats Delhi to enter U-14 cricket semis

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Jammu and Kashmir secured a spot in the semifinals of the 69th National School Games U-14 Boys Cric

J&K Kalarippayattu team impresses at Khelo India National League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team put up an encouraging performance at the Khelo India Nation

Lo Fir Basant Aayi

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com India, as a nation has a long history of celebrations owing to religion, politics, elections and

RK Chouhan Jewellers celebrates 3rd anniversary in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: RK Chouhan Jewellers, one of the fastest-growing jewellery brands in Jammu, celebrated its third anniversa

Tambaram railway station to get new foot overbridge by March

The FOB is being built at a cost of 24 crore. It would have nine lifts and 10 escalators. It aims to enable quick access from both sides of the s

Microsoft 365 Down For Thousands Of Users: Report

Microsoft's suite of productivity software was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

AM Kia launches all-new Badass Seltos in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: AM Kia today launched the all-new Badass Seltos, prices starting at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom)* at its de