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Myanmar: 3 Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam centres repatriated

Yangon: Three Indian nationals were repatriated from Myanmars Myawaddy cyber scam centres through Yangon, the Embassy of India in Yangon informed

Akhil Akkineni to Dance with Ananya Panday?

While nothing has been officially confirmed, discussions are reportedly underway

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J&K police probe cricketer for wearing helmet with Palestine flag

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from south Kashmir wore a helmet with the Palestini

Nayanthara Promotes Telugu Film, Faces Backlash

Many Kollywood viewers expressed surprise at seeing Nayanthara actively promoting a Telugu film, something she has largely avoided even for her T

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 3 review: Hawkins rolls a Nat 1 in egregious final campaign

The Duffer Brothers end their decade-spanning run with the most cowardly climax youll ever sit through

I am seriously considering to report: Javed Akhtar slams his AI-generated video

A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer-generated picture with a topi on my head, claiming that ultimately I have turned to God .

J&K Govt Regularizes 13, Promotes 23 Accounts Officers as Chief Accounts Officers

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the regularisation of 13 Incharge Chief Accounts Officers and the promotion of 23 Juni

Jana Sena Party requests ECI to initiate SIR in Andhra Pradesh

They expressed confidence that SIR would make the electoral rolls comprehensive, inclusive, and free from errors

World Introvert Day 2026: A Day To Appreciate The Unique Qualities And Strengths Of Introverts

World Introvert Day recognises their strengths and encourages them to embrace their natural tendencies. The day also clarifies that introverts ar

Turkey plans first overseas deepwater drilling in Somalia next month

In 2024, Turkey signed an energy exploration deal with Somalia

SruthiSagar, along with Vittal Rangan and DelhiSairam, created an atmosphere of repose and refinement

The performance, at M.S.SubbulakshmiAuditorium at the Asian College of Journalism, was a mix of measured accents and graceful glides

MHA IB JIO Tier-I Exam Result Out: Direct Link to Check, Next Steps Explained

MHA IB JIO Result Out: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email and SMS to download their call letters for the skill test and inter

Saira Banus New Year wish: May it bring a lot of joy, good health and happiness

Mumbai: Veteran actress Saira Banu greeted her fans with warm wishes for the New Year on Friday. Saira took to Instagram, where she shared a stri

Woman Invites Lover Home On New Year, Cuts His Private Part In Mumbai

The woman was reportedly pressuring the man to leave his wife and marry her. This led to frequent arguments between them.

Are They Okay? Teens Search For Friends After Swiss New Year Bar Fire

About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured in a massive fire at a bar in Switzerland's Crans Montana. The blaze ripped through a bar cal

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'Cops Said Phone Can Detect Bangladeshis': Family's Claim On Viral UP Video

Viral videos showed a policeman using a mobile phone to scan people by touching their backs, claiming it gives the address of a person's place of

Ustaad Bhagat Singh to Arrive in Theatres This Summer

Director Harish Shankar is collaborating with Pawan Kalyan for the second time after the blockbuster Gabbar Singh

Delhi HC finds prima facie evidence of violation of Pawan Kalyans personality rights

The Judge stated some of the defendants were using Mr. Kalyans name, likeness, voice, and image for selling merchandise for commercial gains eith

New York Vich Munda Renda: Punjabi Flavour To Zohran Mamdani Inauguration

Videos from the event show Zohran Mamdani grooving to the music alongside his wife, Rama Duwaji, while hundreds of attendees joined, dancing and

Completely humiliated: Australian great Jason Gillespie reveals why he left Pakistan head coach post in just 9 months

Jason Gillespie has quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach after just nine months. The former Australian star cited a lack of communication from the P

Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually witnesses final bullet train tunnel breakthrough in Maharahstras Palghar

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is India's only high-speed rail project designed to operate bullet trains at a speed of 320 k

NIA Chargesheets Psychiatrist, Two Others in LeT-Linked Bengaluru Terror Plot

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a psychiatrist, in a 2023 Bengaluru terror c

Indore water contamination: Mayor says informed of 10 deaths

INDORE, Jan 2: Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava on Friday said he has received information about 10 deaths due to a diarrhoea outbreak caused by

Year-Round Flow Planned for Musi River: Revanth Reddy

Godavari waters to be diverted to Hyderabad over two years with 7,000 crore investment; first phase from Gandipet to Gandhi Sarovar to begin by M

India among few ancient civilisations to emerge as modern nation-state: EAM Jaishankar at IIT Madras

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's unique position as an ancient civilization that has evolved into a major modern nation

India's 'Reform Express' may have a difficult stretch ahead

India's government is pushing forward with ambitious reforms in 2025. While tax and financial changes are progressing, land acquisition and agric

Cummins lauds Khawajas incredible career after retirement

Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test. The veteran opener confirmed his decision, ending a distinguishe

Students protest over no electricity in Sangareddy govt school

Hyderabad: Students of a government school in Telanganas Sangareddy protested on Thursday, January 1, stating that there has been no electricity

Fever pitch | Review of Sandeep Menons Sacred Grounds

A new book looks at the nurseries of football across India

First mountain tunnel breakthrough in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor achieved in Palghar

A major milestone was achieved in India's first bullet train corridor with the breakthrough of a high-speed mountain tunnel at Maharashtra's Palg

Several Injured as College Bus Overturns in Bhadradri Kothagudem

The bus belonging to KLR Engineering College lost control and overturned while traveling from Manuguru to Palvancha

J&K: EOW Chargesheets 108, Including 15 Executive Engineers, in Sumbal Power Scam

SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch has filed a charge-sheet against 108 persons, including 15 Executive Engine

Delhi minister calls Kejriwal unemployed leader, announces FIR over teachers claim

Delhi's Education Minister Ashish Sood announced a police complaint against misinformation concerning teachers. Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejr

OTT releases this week (Dec 31 Jan 6): New movies and web series on Netflix,JioHotstar,Amazon Prime and ZEE5

OTT releases this week (Dec 31 Jan 6): As we ring in 2026, we are experiencing a massive entertainment boost across all major streaming platform

Check List Of School Holidays For January 2026

Harsh winter weather in north India leads to school closures and reduced attendance. Board exams begin in January for state and central boards.

Kerala rings in New Year on a high with record liquor sales of 125.64 crore

Among Bevco outlets, Kadavanthra outlet in Kochi topped the list with sales of 1.17 crore on New Years Eve

Pakistan archaeologists find rare coins, decorative stones from UNESCO-listed site near Taxila

The discoveries were made at the ancient Bhir Mound, where experts unearthed decorative stones dating to the 6th century BC and coins from the 2n

Bulldozer Action In Rajasthan's Chomu After Stone-Throwing Incident

A large-scale bulldozer drive is underway in Rajasthan's Chomu following notices issued to 20 illegal slaughterhouses in Pathans' Mohalla, with t

2026: What Kochi wants to sustain from the past year

Efficient public transport, child-friendly initiatives, and a vibrant environment for art and culture... this is what Kochi wants to take forward

Struggling to Quit Smoking? Dr Rashmi Shetty Shares This Insight

J&K Police order probe after cricketer sports Palestinian flag helmet

Police have launched an inquiry into a cricketer displaying the Palestinian flag on his helmet during a private match in Jammu. The incident occu

Civic polls: Denied ticket, Shiv Sena leader stages protest march in Thane

Former Thane deputy mayor and Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte, who was keen on contesting from ward number 25 (Kalwa), lost the chance after it w

Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025: SSC announces new dates for remaining candidates; check key details

The Staff Selection Commission has announced new exam dates for Delhi Police Constable candidates affected by technical issues during slot bookin

Chikkadpally-Domalguda bridge over Hussain Sagar nala inaugurated

Haryana sees sex ratio rebound after years of slide, but why Gurgaon, Faridabad and Rewari still lag

Haryana's sex ratio at birth reached 923 girls per 1,000 boys in 2025. This marks an improvement following strict enforcement against sex-selecti

Delivery Agents Don't Have Timer: Zomato CEO Explains 10-Minute Model

Zomato co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal clarified that delivery partners are not shown the promised delivery time on their apps and do not oper

Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 to attract 15 crore devotees: Check dates, duration, ritual snans, special trains run by Railways and more details

Magh Mela 2026: The Magh Mela 2026 will take place in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj which will commence from January 3 and will continue till Mahashi

All India Imam Association seeks action against Devkinandan Thakur over Shah Rukh Khan remarks

All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi demanded government action against Devkinandan Thakur for his criticism of Shah Rukh K

Tobacco stocks continue to slide; ITC shares drop over 5%

The Finance Ministry has notified amendments to the Central Excise Act imposing an excise duty of 2,050-8,500 per 1,000 sticks based on cigarette

ADB gives in-principle nod for Rs 4,100 cr Musi river loan

The Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide a loan of Rs 4,100 crore to Telangana for the Musi River Development Project. This funding will

VidyaKalyanaramansconcert showcased that youthful enthusiasm can co-exist with time-tested values

Her concert at The Indian Fine Arts Society was bhava-rich and engaging with some sprightlyswarapassages.

Mamdani Thanks Family From Kampala to Delhi After NYC Mayoral Oath

He became the first South Asian and Muslim elected to helm the largest city in the US

Karnataka: BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy booked after clash that left 1 dead

An FIR was registered on Friday against BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy and 10 others in connection with alleged violent clashes that erupted over insta

50-lakh bribery, cross-voting charge in Wadakkanchery block panchayat president poll sparks row in Kerala

Purported audio clip prompts Vigilance inquiry after complaint by Congress leader Anil Akkara. CPI(M) accused of luring IUML-backed Independent t

The FIFA World Cup is Nikes to lose versus Adidas

Nike and Adidas are set for a fierce battle on and off the pitch during the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America. With the tournament hosted

Medical horror: Hundreds of women seek Rs 82 crore each from hospital over unnecessary surgeries by gynecologist

More than 500 women are suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and its leaders. They claim hospital executives knew about doctor Javaid Perwaiz

NIA Chargesheets 3 Including Psychiatrist In LeT-Linked Bengaluru Terror Conspiracy Case

New Delhi, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a psychiatrist, in a 2023 case linked to Pak

Hyderabad: BRS MLA booked in Durgam Cheruvu encroachment case

Hyderabad: Madhapur police have registered a case against BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy and another individual, Venkat Reddy, for allegedly encro

Andhra liquor sales surge in December on New Year festive demand

The surge was particularly sharp in the last three days of the year

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, the South American countrys President Nicols Mad

Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta vs Tata Sierra: Comparing prices and engine options

The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are strengthening their mid-size SUV positions with advanced features and updated interiors. The new Tata Sierra

Assam fastest-growing state, economy up 45%: CM cites RBI

Assam is now India's fastest-growing state economy. Its economy expanded by 45 percent between 2000 and 2025. This growth is well above the natio

Kim Jong Un's Daughter's First Visit To Family Mausoleum Sparks Succession Buzz

The North Korean leader's daughter Kim Ju Ae has made her first public visit to a mausoleum housing her grandfather and great-grandfather, state

J&K: Enquiry Ordered Against Kashmiri Cricketer Over Palestinian Logo On Helmet

JAMMU, Jan 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a 14-day preliminary enquiry after a video circulated on social media showing a Kashmiri cric

Logon Ke Dil Badal Gaye: Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Speech Goes Viral

Newly sworn-in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges to prioritise affordability and inclusivity, vowing to make the city accessible to all resid

As Indore reels from deadly water contamination, data shows only 2 of Delhis 25 public water labs meet global standards

Indore water contamination: Indores water crisis has drawn attention to Delhis worrying lack of accredited water testing laboratories, with only

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok prompted by users to troll Trump, Modi, and Netanyahu

The AI chatbot Grok has been prompted by X users for several days to post provocative images of politicians and world leaders, referring to them

Budget 2026: A top-up on tax reforms can shore up consumer confidence

India's economy thrives on domestic consumption, with upcoming Budget 2026 focusing on sustaining household purchasing power. GST 2.0 aims to boo

Water Contamination Behind Indore Diarrhoea Outbreak , Confirms Lab Test

The test findings substantiated that a life-threatening drinking water supply system prevails in parts of Madhya Pradesh's commercial capital, wh

Highway authority takes BIG step for cars on new FASTag issued after...; Here's what it means for commuters

NHAI will discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for new FASTags issued from February 1, 2026. Vehicle verification will be completed pr

A structured balance marked Akshay Padmanabhans concert

At his concert for Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, the vocalist explored the raga at a leisurely pace.

Mr Faisu skips New Year parties, opts for Umrah to welcome 2026

Mumbai: Social media influencer and popular internet personality Faisal Shaikh, widely known as Mr. Faisu, began New Year 2026 on a deeply spirit

Cadre crunch eased: Centre increases IAS cadre strength of Uttar Pradesh to 683

The Central government has increased the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre strength in Uttar Pradesh from 652 to 683, effective December

Civic polls: BJP fields Muslim candidates in Jalna as Mahayuti allies court community

Ahead of Jalna's civic elections, Mahayuti allies BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP are fielding a significant number of Muslim candidates, a shift attribu

The 10-minute nation: Quick commerce is changing how Indians shop & companies sell | I witness

Smog, Dense Fog Grip Delhi As AQI Slips To 'Very Poor'

The cold wave conditions further intensified the impact, disrupting normal morning movement in several localities

Protect glaciers in 2026 | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Brooklyn DA Indicts $16M Seed-Phrase Scam. The Blockchain Wasn't the Weak Link.

The Brooklyn DA indicts suspects in a USD 16 million crypto fraud case, highlighting how social engineering and human error, not blockchain flaws

Hafeezpet apt project delay: Vasavi Realtors ordered to pay 10.7 pc interest

Hyderabad: Telangana RERA has held that Vasavi Realtors LLP failed to deliver flats in its Vasavi Lake CityWest project in Hafeezpet within the c

The SEC just solved Crypto's hardest institutional problem: Custody

The SEC clarified that broker-dealers can treat themselves as holding crypto asset securities if they control private keys, can transfer assets i

27 bombs safely defused in Manipurs Imphal East district

Imphal: Security forces recovered 27 bombs and neutralised them in Manipurs Imphal East district, police said on Friday. During an operation, the

We are all thinking of you: New York City Mayor Mamdani writes a note for activist Umar Khalid

The lawmakers claimed that human rights organisations, legal experts and global media have raised questions about the fairness of the investigati

Keeladi, a Sangam laboratory | Review of Sowmiya Ashoks The Dig

Ashok couches the glory of a 2,600-year-old past within the larger political and emerging cultural tensions of India

Flautist J.A. Jayants performance at Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha was raga-centric

J.A.Jayantsartistry unfolded throughalapana,swarapatterns and rhythmic structures

Reality check: BJP cites Karnataka govt survey to slam Rahul Gandhi; ridicules vote chori charge

A Karnataka government study found most citizens believe elections are fair and EVMs deliver accurate results, countering Rahul Gandhi's 'vote ch

Elderly Couple dies in road accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A elderly couple died in a road accident at Moosarambagh in Hyderabad after a bus hit them early on Friday, January 2. The deceased T

From Cops to Queens: Indian OTT Shows Where Women Take Control

INCERGO S.A. ADVANCES MERGER WITH VISUAL SEMICONDUCTOR BY ISSUING SHARES AND SHOWCASES GLASSESFREE 3D DISPLAYS AT THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW IN LAS VEGAS