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US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests

Washington: The United States is imposing a new round of sanctions against Iranian officials accused of repressing nationwide protests that chall

Financial word of the day: Black-Scholes model meaning, usage, and the formula still powering Wall Streets options pricing in 2026

Financial word of the day: Black-Scholes model The Black-Scholes model remains the 2026 gold standard for pricing trillions in derivatives. It u

'Stay vigilant': Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory; urges nationals to avoid non-essential travel

Bangladeshs interim government approves law to protect July warriors from prosecution

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said the July revolutionists were indemnified for the acts they committed with an aim of political resistance during the

Marathi Manoos With Them, But Thackerays Set to Lose Mumbai Election: Exit Polls

Around 20 days ago, cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray formally declared a reunion for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), after a 20-yea

What led to the violent protests in Iran? A bank - here's the real story

A major Iranian bank's collapse triggered widespread economic hardship. Millions lost savings as Ayandeh Bank failed with billions in losses. Thi

David Muir loses to Tom Llamas? NBC edges out ABC in battle of Nightly news shows as ratings race heats up

NBC Nightly News scored a rare win over ABC in the important 2554 age group, shaking up the nightly news ratings race. ABC World News Tonight wit

J-K: Drones sighted along Indo-Pak border in Poonch, Samba

Poonch/Jammu: Pakistani drones were spotted hovering along the Indo-Pak border in the twin districts of Poonch and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, pr

Freddie Mercury's 'Secret Daughter' Dies Aged 48 After Long Battle With Rare Cancer

Author Lesley-Ann Jones revealed Bibi's existence in May 2025 through a biography titled Love, Freddie.

Gurgaon housing shock: 73 flat owners booked for skipping this mandatory paperwork for foreign tenants

Gurugram Police have taken action against 73 flat owners for allegedly accommodating foreign nationals without the required permissions and witho

From being hosted in a civil area to Bhairav Battalion debut - the many firsts at Army Day Parade

Jaipur hosted the 78th Army Day Parade, a significant event marking several firsts. The parade moved outside a cantonment area for the first time

Emmanuel Macron says France now providing two thirds of intelligence to Ukraine

In March 2025, Washington made the decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine as part of efforts to crank up pressure on Ukrainian Pre

GS stock jumps after Goldman Sachs earnings top estimates and CEO signals strong M&A outlook

GS Stock: Goldman Sachs shares surged after the bank announced fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst predictions. Strong dealmaking and

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker, says has ties to Venezuela

Washington: US forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker, the Trump administration says, which has ties to Venezuela,

Iran protests: India to begin evacuation of citizens from the country, first flight on Friday

The violent protests in Iran started late last month after the national currency plunged to record lows, and have since spread to all 31 province

73 Gurugram flat owners booked for not reporting foreign nationals

Gurugram: The Gurugram Police have booked 73 flat owners on Thursday, January 15, for allegedly accommodating foreign nationals in their flats wi

Drones Spotted In Jammu And Kashmir Again, Third Time In Five Days

The army fired at drones that were spotted in the Jammu and Poonch sectors this evening, defence sources said. This was the third drone sighting

Let me tell you the most chilling truth: Ted Cruz exposes Biden-era Afghan Parole Program

Mastercard, Visa and Revolut lose UK case over proposed cross-border card fees cap

A UK court has ruled that the Payments System Regulator can cap cross-border card fees. Mastercard, Visa, and Revolut challenged this plan. The r

Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify remarks on Sikh traditions

Before appearing before the Takht Secretariat, where he was present for more than an hour, Mr. Mann offered prayers at the Golden Temple

India planning evacuation of nationals from Iran: Official sources

Iran had temporarily closed its airspace on January 14, but reopened it on January 15, which has increased the chances of India sending aircraft

Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

Washington: A federal appeals panel on Thursday, January 15, reversed a lower court decision that released Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jai

Book of the Day: Shortlisted for 2025 Booker Prize, this page-turner will shift lifes perspectives with its shocking twist

Book of the day: Flashlight is not merely a story to be read; it is an experience to be lived, offering illumination in the spaces where memory a

France to send more forces to Greenland, says Macron

France is reinforcing its military presence in Greenland. President Macron announced additional land, air, and sea forces will join a European ex

How to watch The Traitors US Season 4 from the UK without missing a single twist

The Traitors US Season 4 was released in the United States, featuring Love Islands Maura Higgins showcasing the UK. Hosted by Alan Cumming, this

Oil is everything for the Iranian economy it fuels power, protests and the paradoxes of Iran

Iran's journey from a liberal nation to a repressive state is detailed. The 1979 revolution, fueled by dreams of freedom and independence, took a

Mumbai: Three booked for travelling in car with fake MLA sticker

Mumbai: Three persons were booked in Mumbai after their car allegedly sported a fake Vidhan Sabha Member/MLA sticker, a police official said on T

Tripura CM ready to accept Roman script for Kokborok language, Tipra Motha claims

Tipra Motha leaders said CM Manik Saha confirmed the State governments readiness to introduce the Roman script in all levels of examinations unde

SSC Constable GD 2025 Final Result Out; get direct link to check here

Candidates who had appeared for the written examinations and interview rounds can now check their SSC GD 2025 final scores at ssc.gov.in.

Who is Henil Patel? India U19 pacer who claimed five-wicket haul vs USA on World Cup debut

Henil Patel announced himself on the big stage with a sensational five-wicket haul against USA on his U19 World Cup debut. The young Indian pacer

Manja-Coated Kite String Slits Cuttack Youths Nose, Safety Concerns Resurface

The recurring injuries from manja-coated kite strings in Odisha have raised alarm among civic activists and road safety experts.

TMCs Kalyan Banerjee accuses CBI, ED of interference ahead of elections following raids

How Americans view Trumps first year back in office: AP-NORC poll

Washington: President Donald Trumps second term has been eventful. You wouldnt know it from his approval numbers. An AP-NORC poll from January fo

I-PAC raids: HC refuses to let BJP hold demonstration before secretariat

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday, January 15, refused permission to the BJP to hold a demonstration in front of West Bengal state sec

Putin says the world is getting more dangerous but is silent on Maduro and Iran

President Vladimir Putin stated the international situation is deteriorating and becoming more dangerous, though he remained silent on Venezuela,

US President Trump assures Tehran he won't attack, asks to exercise restraint: Iranian envoy to Pak

This development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions. Trump had previou

Geopolitical and Economic risks rise in new age of global competition, Says WEF

Misinformation and disinformation ranks as the second biggest risk in this decade By Satyaki Chakraborty The World Economic Forums Global Risks

Iran's nationwide protests appear increasingly smothered after crackdown and internet outage

The prospect of US retaliation for the deaths of protesters still hung over the region, though President Donald Trump signaled a possible de-esca

LIVE| Grok altering womens photos without consent: Senate explodes over techs impact on youth

Swami KralBub Maharaj and Kashmirs Unfinished Reckoning

By GL Raina, former MLC KralBub Maharaj occupies a distinctive place in Kashmirs recent spiritual and social history. He commanded respect acros

Can voters who have survived regular electoral roll revisions be safely presumed to be citizens, Supreme Court poses petitioners query to ECI

The question from the CJI-led Bench came in the backdrop of discussions over a 1995 Supreme Court case law, which held that a person already enro

Dont Sensationalize

Looking at the long spell of terrorism in J&K, especially in Kashmir, it has become imperative for the government to take some out of the box ste

A.R. Rahman says Hindi film industry has changed over past eight years: It could be a communal thing

A.R. Rahman said he was the first composer from the South who went to the Hindi film industry and survived it

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to put end to protests in Minneapolis

Minneapolis: President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 15, threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, allowing him to deploy troops as protests

Greenlandic, Danish foreign ministers go viral after lighting up post-meeting with Vance and Rubio

Denmark and Greenland's top diplomats met with US officials to oppose President Trump's proposal to buy Greenland. They asserted Greenland's inde

Remains of 32 Cuban officers killed during US attack on Venezuela repatriated

Havana: Cuban soldiers wearing white gloves marched out of a plane on Thursday, January 15, carrying urns with the remains of the 32 Cuban office

Near-zero temperatures in Haryana, Punjab; mercury plunges in Jharkhand too

Northern and Eastern India are experiencing severe cold. Hisar in Haryana recorded 0.2 degrees Celsius. Delhi saw its coldest morning of the seas

The Antibiotic resistance emergency J&K isnt talking about

By Kamran Hamid Bhat In the feeble and hesitant light of dawn, my mother sent me to the chemist in the nearby market to purchase medicine for my

Britain to boost military reserves by raising maximum call-up age to 65

Britain will boost its military reserve forces. The maximum age for former personnel to be called up will rise to 65. The criteria for calling up

Extreme cold conditions can affect kidney, lungs and heart: AIIMS doctors

New Delhi: As the national capital reels under a cold wave, doctors at AIIMS Delhi warned that such extreme cold conditions can complicate chroni

2023 Parliament security breach on Dec 13 cant be coincidence: Delhi HC

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, January 15, said the 2023 Parliament security breach happening on December 13, the anniversary of th

Firecrackers hidden in parcels spark major lorry fire in Thrissur

NLC estimates TN Land Tax impactat 625 crore

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission agrees with NLC India that the Act constitutes a change of law, enabling the company to recover the cos

Quote of the Day: JRR Tolkiens Not all those who wander are lost what it means

J.R.R. Tolkien's famous quote challenges the idea that a straight path is the only way. It suggests that wandering can be a deliberate choice, a

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters

BJD Suspends 2 MLAs for Anti-Party Activities, Echoes of Past Expulsions Resurface

Action against Arvind Mohapatra, Sanatan Mahakud surprises the suspended lawmakers

CJI Kant asks lawyers to actively engage in justice system administration

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday, January 15, called upon lawyers to wholeheartedly engage on the administrative side of

Russian drone nearly hits nationalist monument in Ukraines Lviv

How many radicalised Afghans are in US?: Biden refugee vetting failures exposed at fiery hearing

KL Rahul joins Adam Gilchrist in rare feat, leaves AB de Villiers behind

KL Rahul etched his name into the record books by surpassing AB de Villiers and emulating Adam Gilchrist to achieve a historic milestone. The Ind

BMC polls: Change in counting process may delay results on Friday

Mumbai's vote counting for 227 wards begins Friday. Unlike previous elections, counting will be phase-wise, not simultaneous. This change means r

Can a billionaire be broke? MrBeast says Im borrowing money despite a $2.6 billion net worth - here's why the YouTuber cant even afford McDonalds

MrBeast net worth: Social media star Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, reveals a surprising financial reality. Despite a multi-billion dollar em

Maharashtra civic polls clocks 50 pc turnout

Mumbai: Around 50 per cent polling was recorded in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations in Maharashtra on Thursday, January 15, amid a majo

BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa accuses AAP of misusing the Punjab Police to shield Atishi

CM Revanth Reddy Seeks Special Officers to Resolve Defence, Sainik School Issues

During a conference with senior Army and state officials, CM Revanth Reddy highlighted the lack of Sainik Schools in Telangana and requested the

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 8 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 8 release time, schedule and how to watch details the Starz release date, global timings, episode list, and str

Bengals ECI sends informal orders via WhatsApp, confirming TMC allegation: Report

The claims that the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) allegedly sends instructions through informal messages on WhatsApp to state officia

Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

Russia and China would offer Iran diplomatic and economic aid amid US threats, but military support is unlikely if Washington takes action. Exper

Bihar Woman, Her 3 Kids Found Dead 5 Days After They Went Missing

Police on Thursday recovered the bodies of a woman and her three children, five days after they went missing in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, off

Authorities Killed Canadian Citizen In Iran, Says Foreign Minister

A Canadian citizen has died in Iran at the hands of the Iranian authorities, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said.

'Death Threats, Vandalism By Kuki Insurgents': Naga Body Files Police Case In Manipur

A village authority of the Naga tribes in Manipur has filed a police case alleging death threats and vandalism by insurgents of the Kuki National

Watch: Man Takes Grandparents On First-Ever Flight To Dubai, Heartwarming Video Melts Internet

The man's gesture has struck a chord with viewers, who praised him for prioritising family and creating meaningful memories.

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner debuts as Lara Croft in prime videos Tomb Raider series

Amazon Prime Video has revealed a first look at Sophie Turner as the iconic archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft in the forthcoming Tomb Raide

Pakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC In J&Ks Poonch, Indian Army Responds

Drone Moment spotted at IB in Samba also; Security Forces on High Alert Poonch/Samba, Jan 15: Pakistani drones were spotted along sensitive areas

Will work out: Trump determined to annex Greenland after Washington talks falter with Denmark

Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026: When theatre moved beyondborders

The High School drama competiton at the State School Art Festival hit hard with tales of conflict and compassion and conscience in front of a ful

Word of the Day: Petrichor

Word of the Day: Petrichor, the earthy scent of rain on dry soil, is a scientifically recognized phenomenon coined by Australian researchers. Thi

Security Forces Recover 3.5-kg IED, Defused During CASO In J&Ks Rajouri

Rajouri, Jan 15 : Security forces on Thursday successfully recovered and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) during a Cordon and Search

Two Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrender before police in Telangana

Hyderabad: Two members of the banned CPI (Maoist) from Chhattisgarh, surrendered before police in Mulugu district of Telangana on Thursday, Janua

CS Favours Faster Development Of Housing Colonies To Meet Growing Needs Of Public

JAMMU, Jan 15: In a significant push towards addressing the growing housing requirements of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary ch

Government Office Vandalised, Police Officer Injured In Bengal SIR Protests

A government office was vandalised and a police inspector was injured on Thursday as protests against the SIR of electoral rolls escalated in Wes

Can decide citizenship for registration as voters, not to deport or check visa: EC to SC

The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court its authority is limited to voter registration. It cannot deport individuals or determine visa

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu Extends Kanuma Greetings

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrates Kanuma, a festival that reflects the deep-rooted traditions of rural life. He encourages the prese

FCC chair grilled over NEWS DISTORTION, ICE coverage, and accusations of censoring American media

Iran US Tension News LIVE Updates: Trump Convinced 'To Give Iran A Chance' After Threats

Iran said that it will defend itself against any foreign threat, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.

US issues new Iran-related sanctions, US Treasury website shows

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran. These target shipping, trading, and energy firms. Eleven individuals and Fardis Prison are a

Quote of the day by Charles Dickens: 'No one is useless in this world who lightens...'

Charles Dickens believed kindness and human connection hold immense power. His enduring idea, that helping others gives life meaning, remains rel

'Stop being a sanctuary city': Tom Homan unleashes fury at Minneapolis policies after ICE crackdown

Explained: Why Iran Is Only Nation That Still Flies 'Top Gun' Fighter F-14

Over the decades, Iran has struggled to maintain its precious fleet of F-14. This led to cannibalisation of other F-14 in the fleet to ensure at

Murder of democracy: Opposition claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls

Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high-stakes BMC contest at th