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Makar Sankranti 2026 Date January 14 or 15? Check auspicious time to eat and donate khichdi, and when the Sun enters Capricorn

Makar Sankranti 2026 Date and Time: Makar Sankranti 2026 date confusion is brewing. Experts are divided on whether the festival falls on January

Googles corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares key takeaways from India-US critical minerals meet

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended a ministerial-level meeting organised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, focused on strengthening r

Avengers actor Mark Ruffalo LASHES OUT on President Donald Trump, calls him 'worst human being' for..., says 'he and people of US are terrorised'

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo has opened up about US President Donald Trump, calling him out as the 'worst human being' for terrorising United Sta

Iran protest Live: U.S. officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran

The death toll from Irans nationwide protests has reached at least 646 people killed, with the number expected to rise further, says activists

Tammy Bruce at UN on Ukraine: 'It would be nice if Russia matched their words with deeds'

Indian Navy ENC chief pays tributes to veterans

Canada updates travel advisory list with Avoid All Travel destinations: What you need to know before planning your next trip

Canada is issuing new travel advisories for 2026. Citizens are warned about increasing dangers in many countries. High-risk nations like Iran, Ve

Tamil Nadu weather alert: Will rain play spoilsport for Pongal in Chennai? Here's what IMD prediction says

Chennai weather today: Tamil Nadu is in festive mood for Pongal celebrations which begin tomorrow but the main question is whether rain dampen th

50 years of Bharatanatyam: Srinidhi Chidambaram on dance and why she declined film offers

Srinidhi Chidambaram, who enters her 50th year in Bharatanatyam, revisits Margazhi milestones and explains why she chose dance over cinema

Apple chooses Google's Gemini AI to power Siri

Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will power Apple's next-generation artificial intelligence features

Odisha moves to construct new Assembly building to double house capacity

An ultra-modern office campus which will house both State Secretariat and new Odisha Legislative Assembly building has been envisaged in line wit

Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji move into NYC mayoral mansion

As workers unloaded cardboard boxes stuffed with houseplants and rolled up carpets, Mr. Mamdani marked the latest inaugural rite of passage with

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Australian Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka favourite but faces Swiatek, U.S. threats

Swiatek, Sabalenkas long-term rival for the top ranking, is overdue something special in Melbourne

In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future

More than two weeks of protests in Iran have become the most serious challenge in years to the countrys theocratic leadership, though analysts sa

Carney visits China this week to rebuild ties, reduce Canadian dependence on U.S.

Canadian officials said that there will be progress on trade irritants with Beijing, but not a definitive elimination of some tariffs.

Trump explores diplomacy with Iran while weighing strikes, officials say

President Trump is exploring diplomatic avenues with Iran. He is also considering military strike options. These options range from cyberattacks

Exxon Mobil still interested in Venezuela visit despite Trump rebuke

Exxon, ConocoPhillips and Chevron were key partners of Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, before former President Hugo Chavez nationalized the

Trump pushes case for US control of Greenland

Washington: President Donald Trump believes the United States should acquire Greenland to prevent it from falling under the influence of rival po

Mamdani and His Wife Move into New York Mayoral Mansion

As workers unloaded cardboard boxes stuffed with houseplants and rolled up carpets, Mamdani marked the latest inaugural rite of passage with a pr

Sukino raises $31M in Series B funding to scale post-hospital care across cities

The funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners comes at a time when investors are increasingly betting on a under-penetrated but growing segm

Taapsee Pannu OPENS up on dirty PR games in film industry, admits it has stooped to 'some other level': 'You are paying to push someone else down'

Taapsee Pannu has made a big revelation about the PR games in the film industry, and revealed that she's spending her money on her family, rather

Fadnavis shows old videos of feuding Thackeray cousins, says duo now fighting for survival

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attacked Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. He stated the Mumbai civic body election is a survival

JD Vance, US officials urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran: Report

Senior Trump administration aides, reportedly including Vice President JD Vance, are advocating for diplomatic engagement with Iran before consid

Iran Protests: Zelenskyy calls unrest an uprising, urges world to act, warns 'things won't get easier for Russia'

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has termed the widespread protests in Iran an uprising, saying the unrest could weaken Russia. European leaders con

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?

India is a reasonably high-risk candidate for data dumping. This has raised environmental concerns over resource strains, emphasising the urgent

Goschen library finds its readers again after restoration

The membership fee is 30, with 10 as yearly subscription to borrow books

Near-zero temperatures freeze Rajasthan, Haryana; Gurugram sees frost with low of 0.6C

The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 4 and 20 on January 13

Josh Cavallo, gay Australian footballer, alleges 'homophobia' at Adelaide United; Club strongly denies claims

Josh Cavallo, Australia's first openly gay professional footballer, has accused his former club Adelaide United of homophobia. Cavallo stated tha

Death toll from Irans protests reaches at least 646

Dubai: The death toll from Irans nationwide protests has reached at least 646 people killed, activists said Tuesday, with the number expected to

Byelection to Onakkoor ward held

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous', 'inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States has accused Russia of a dangerous escalation in the Ukraine war. This comes as the Trump administration seeks peace negotiation

Zohran Mamdani and his wife have a new address: Couple moves into NYC's Gracie Mansion, leaving behind 1-bedroom apartment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji have moved into the official mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion. This move marks a sig

Telangana CM moots auto-debit system for traffic challans

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday suggested that penalties imposed for traffic violations be automatically debited f

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Cold wave grips national capital as IMD issues orange alert; Noida temperatures may drop to 4 degrees Celsius. Check full forecast

Delhi temperature: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for Delhi today and warned of cold wave conditions at a

Leave Iran now: US virtual embassy in Tehran urges it's citizens to leave Iran immediately amid escalating protests

In its advisory, the embassy said that the protests across Iran may turn violent amid heightened security measures by Iranian authorities.

Vance, Rubio congratulate Sergio Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India

Sergio Gor has taken charge as the new US Ambassador to India. US Vice President J D Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated him.

How Rituals Make Sankranti The Biggest Hindu Festival

As the festival is connected to the agrarian community, the festival reflects rural ethos and traditions. Families get together for the festival

Jaate Hue Lamhon Song From Border 2 Out Now

The song was launched at a grand event hosted at United Services Club, Mumbai.

US revokes record 100,000 visas in security push

Washington: The Trump administration has revoked more than 100,000 visas from foreign nationals in less than one year, marking a record level of

Karoline Leavitt speaks on the Fed's Powell, Iran, Greenland and Venezuela

Systems set up at OMR in 2025 go into 2026 and beyond

Readers Write: The co-founder of Federation of OMR Residents Association Harsha Koda notes that exercises around voter IDs, bus route mapping and

Emraan Hashmi admits 'men are insecure' in Bollywood, reveals why Ranbir Kapoor's Animal became blockbuster: 'There was a brigade working against...'

Emraan Hashmi has made a strong statement on Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, why it worked, despite heavy criticism, and even admitted that males in the

India News Live Updates: Dense fog engulfs parts of Delhi-NCR

Shashi Tharoor Exclusive: By Banning Mustafizur, BCCI Have Incited Bangladesh

In an interaction with The Quint, Shashi Tharoor shares his thoughts on the BCCI's IPL ban on Mustafizur Rahman.

Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favorable outlook

New York Fed President John Williams said he expects the US economy to remain healthy in 2026 and sees no near-term need to cut interest rates. H

We're Screwed: Trump Warns Ahead Of Court Ruling On His Tariffs

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be screwed if the Supreme Court rules that some of his tariffs are illegal.

Bank holiday on Lohri: Are banks open or closed in your state on 13 January? Check state-wise list here

Lohri 2026 affects bank operations in select states on January 13. Banks will remain closed in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh.

Police prepared to handle Pongal festival-related rush in Coimbatore

City Police Commissioner N. Kannan said on Monday that 1,000 police personnel have been deployed in different parts of the city to handle the cro

Dry Day on January 16

US Slaps 25% Tariffs On Nations Doing Trade With Iran. How It May Hit India

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on the theocratic government i

What to know about protests in Iran as the government halts internet and phone networks

Iran is facing nationwide protests driven by a deepening economic crisis, adding pressure on its theocratic leadership. Authorities have shut dow

Amid US Tensions, Venezuela Says Ready To Pursue New Agenda With EU, UK

Venezuela's interim government said Monday it was ready to pursue a ew agenda with the European Union and Britain following talks with their env

Paris FC knocks out holder PSG from the French Cup in shock historic win

PSG had 70% possession and 25 shots on goal compared to Paris FCs four

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participates in Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary

India's Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw joined global leaders in Washington for a crucial meeting on critical minerals. Hosted by US Treasury Sec

Happy Lohri 2026: 100+ wishes, greetings, WhatsApp status, messages, quotes to share with your family and friends

Happy Lohri Wishes 2026: This year, Lohri falls on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Lohri is celebrated across north India to mark the eginning of the

Vaishnaw Attends US-Hosted Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting

Bessent convened a meeting of Finance Ministers at the United States Treasury to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for crit

KSRTC introduces Advance Ticket Booking at Bengaluru-One and Karnataka-One Centers

In addition to the KSRTC website, mobile app, and counters, commuters can now book tickets at 161 Bengaluru-One centers across the city and 1,021

Leave Iran Now: US Issues Advisory For Its Citizens Amid Unrest

US Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday issued an advisory for American citizens to Leave Iran now, warning that protests across the country are esc

Want to get paid on a regular schedule? Check which investment type is a fixed income source?

International stock funds were up by 3.9 per cent over three months, 31.4 per cent over 12 months and 6.5 per cent over five years.

US President Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran; Know how it will impact India

The tariff announcement is made as Trump considers potential military actions against Iran due to the ongoing protests. Simultaneously, human rig

Happy Lohri 2026: 50+ wishes, quotes, messages to celebrate this harvest festival with your friends and family

Lohri is a vibrant winter festival of North India celebrating harvest, warmth, and togetherness. Marked by bonfires, folk songs, and traditional

Iran Rights Group Warns Of Mass Killing Of Protesters

Iranian authorities have committed a mass killing in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in years, a rights group

More illegal Indian peanut shipments entering Indonesia, says trade

Consignments land in Malaysias Port Klang and find their way after reaching Dumai; Thailand too bans Indian produce as China puts pressure on ASE

Morning Digest: Trump says countries doing business with Iran to face 25% tariff; India, Germany agree to enhance defence trade, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Australia captain Alyssa Healy retiring after India series

The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats with 275 dismissals following her national debut in

Supertankers Bound for Venezuelan Oil to China Turn Back Amid US Sanctions

The very large crude carriers Xingye and Thousand Sunny, which have not been the subject of sanctions, had remained anchored in the Atlantic Ocea

Uttar Pradesh: Central government approves Rs 5700 crore Greenfield highway project, 112 km long elevated corridor to be constructed, check details

The highway will be built as an elevated corridor, with special ramps being constructed at Mahoba, Ghatampur, and Hamirpur to ensure connectivity

Its time to practise what you preach

With the BMC elections scheduled for Thursday, our sutradhaars share their well-researched wishlist, hoping that elected corporators will finally

Gold, silver prices today, January 13, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 13, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

White House: Trump Keeps All Options Open on Iran Amid Protests

The protests and counter-demonstrations follow days of unrest amid soaring inflation, economic hardship and public anger over governance

It is our duty to the help elderly cast their vote

The initiative was conducted by the municipal corporations SVEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation) team. A large number o

Bangladeshi singer Proloy Chaki dies in custody; family alleges negligence in treatment by jail authorities

In 2024, following a movement led by the students in Bangladesh, and after the Awami League president and then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina went

Morning Brief Podcast: India's Mega QSR Merger

US to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, Trump says

Trump said the tariffs would take effect immediately and are aimed at increasing pressure on the Islamic Republic

Trump Announces Tariffs on Countries Doing Business with Iran

Iran's main trading partners are China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq

Sergei Fedorov: Detroit Red Wings retire jersey number 91. All you need to know about Hall of Fame, one of Greatest Players in NHL history

Detroit Red Wings retire the number 91 worn by Hockey Hall of Fame member Sergei Fedorov on January 12, 2026, prior to the team's home game again

View: India has 7.4% growth, but where are the taxes?

Budget: Should the govt play to the gallery of domestic equity investors by lunging for growth? Or should it choose fiscal restraint to keep a li

Man United crash out of FA Cup

FA CUP Manchester, Jan 12: Manchester Uniteds turbulent season veered further off course on Sunday as the club crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2

Padikkal, Desai lead Karnataka and Saurashtra into last four

Vijay Hazare Trophy Bengaluru, Jan 12: Two contrasting contests unfolded at the Centre of Excellence on Monday as Karnataka and Saurashtra secure

All teams onboard for ISL

New Delhi, Jan 12: All the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have written to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), formally confirming parti

Chinas EAST fusion reactor beats density limit, widens path to power

For decades, the donut-shaped magnetic vessels designed to hold the superhot plasma ran into a density limit beyond which the plasma could collap

Neville Tata set to join Sir Ratan Tata Trust Board

Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, is set to join the Sir Ratan Tata Trust board, reinforcing Noel's influence and marking Neville's rise w

Bayern crush Wolfsburg 8-1 in Bundesliga

Munich, Jan 12: Bayern Munich roared into the new year with a stunning 8-1 demolition of Wolfsburg on Sunday, scoring six second-half goals to ex

Barcelona edge Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Jeddah, Jan 12: Raphinhas brace helped Barcelona edge Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, securing

Endrick scores in Lyon debut in French Cup

Paris, Jan 12 : Brazils teenage sensation Endrick marked his debut for Lyon with a goal as the French club secured a 2-1 win at Lille to advance

Martial arts associations to hold joint AGM

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 12: A joint Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Taekwondo Martial Arts (ATMA), All Meghalaya Martial

Meghalaya all set to host 4th NE kickboxing championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 12: After a gap of more than seven years, the 4th Edition of the North East Kickboxing Championship is set to retur