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Watch: American Woman Shocked After Paying Rs 30,000 For 1-Hour Taxi Ride In Switzerland

An American influencer was left shocked by the fare for a one-hour taxi ride in Switzerland, which cost her $338 or Rs 30,000.

Hit By Kite String, Couple, Daughter Fall 70 Feet Off Surat Flyover, Killed

A family of three fell from a 70-foot-high flyover in Gujarat's Surat district after a kite string disbalanced their two-wheeler on Wednesday.

India, US Trade Deal 'Very Near': Commerce Secretary

The talks between India and the US had never broken down, and both sides remained engaged, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

Scientists Analyse 12 Billion 'Signals Of Interest' In Search For Alien Intelligence

The SETI@home project may have ended, but the search continues.

SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Result: How to check your scorecard, cut-offs, and more details

State Bank of India is set to announce SBI Clerk Mains 2025 results soon on sbi.co.in. The exam, held on November 21, 2025, aimed to fill 13,735

52 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

They turned themselves in under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, the police said

Viral video: Ranbir Kapoor casts vote, encourages fans to fulfil their duty: 'It's our job as citizens'

Ranbir Kapoor casts his vote in the BMC elections as a viral video shows him urging citizens to fulfil their civic duty and participate in voting

Top news of the day: Four ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation; Uddhav Thackeray claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls, and more

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Unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8 pc in December

India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above saw a slight increase to 4.8% in December 2025 from 4.7% in November. While rural une

School closings today across US - Check full list and areas affected

Metro Detroit and Northeast Ohio schools are closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to a significant winter storm. Heavy snow and cold tempera

Deal with U.S. very near, teams are engaging virtually on pending issues: Commerce Secretary

The latest trade data, released on January 15, 2026, showed that Indias merchandise exports to the U.S. stood at a five-month high of $7.01 billi

Bengal SIR: Election Commission declines proposal to accept Class 10 admit card as valid document

The ECI noted that in accordance with the instructions issued on October 27, 2025, the madhyamik admit card is not recognised as a valid document

Shattered Most Sacred Relation: Delhi Man Gets Life Term For Raping Daughter

A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old daughter, saying the convict shamefully shattered th

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Mayanagri votes: Bollywood stars turn up to cast ballots in BMC elections

Yes, iguanas can fall from trees in Florida, and it could happen again this week

A powerful Arctic cold front is driving temperatures across Florida into the 30s and even 20s, prompting the return of falling iguanas. When temp

3 more confirmed contestants of The 50; Karan Patel joins list

Mumbai: Popular names such as Karan Patel, Archana Gautam, and Divya Agarwal, along with social media star Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Fais

8 Health Hacks To Effectively Calm The Nervous System

A calm nervous system is a byproduct of well-regulated emotional health. Here are science-validated health hacks that can help you effectively ca

Pakistan: Man arrested for gold, jewellery theft at temple

Karachi: Police on Thursday, January 15, said they have arrested a man after valuable gold and other jewellery were stolen from a prominent Hindu

BJP's Gaurav Bhatia slams CM Mamata over 'Jungle Raj' after SC stays FIRs against ED officials

J&K Govt Modifies Transgender Welfare Board Composition

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has modified the composition of the Transgender Welfare Board for protection of the rights and in

'COVID vaccine has worst side effects ever': Dr Rogers' chilling testimony shocks Senate

Talks gather pace on restoring Manipur government as Presidents rule clocks one year

Efforts are intensifying to restore popular government in Manipur. President's rule is set to complete one year next month. Kuki Zo groups are se

J&K Govt Constitutes TAC To Vet DPR For Integrated Mine Surveillance Project

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee to vet the Detailed Project Report for the implem

What Is The New 'Dubai Chewy Cookie' Going Viral In South Korea? How To Make It At Home

The cookie has taken South Korea by storm, with shops selling hundreds of cookies within minutes and pistachio costs jumping by 20 per cent.

AI Chatbots 'Recall' Trauma And Fear In Therapy-Style Study

AI chatbots produce consistent narratives on childhood and emotions, resembling human patterns in therapy-style questioning, study finds.

IND vs NZ: Washington Sundar ruled out of T20I series, World Cup spot in doubt

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series and is set to miss all five matches, dealing a setback to Tea

Mumbai BMC Results 2026: Date, counting time and where to track Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation results live

Mumbai BMC Election Result Date and Time: Mumbais Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections have concluded, with voters turning out in large n

200 Sikhs surround London flat alleging grooming of a minor girl by 34-year-old man

Hundreds of Sikhs protested in Hounslow, alleging a 34-year-old Afghan man groomed a 16-year-old Sikh girl. Police intervened, detaining the man

Circle K announces 40-Cent discounts at the pump heres when to fill up

Circle K gas discount: Circle K is offering a 40-cent per gallon fuel discount on Thursday, January 15, for its Inner Circle loyalty program memb

Union Budget 2026: What India Inc wants from Sitharaman & Co amid tariff and trade pressures

As the Budget 2026 approaches, India is poised to become a global manufacturing hub amidst a structural reset in the world economy. Record FDI in

Quote of the day by Ariana Grande: Dont ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life..

Ariana Grande is a famous singer and actress who started young in theater and kids TV. She later became a global pop star with chart-topping albu

2nd BDO office vandalised in Bengal: SIR hearing was underway in Dinajpur; FIR filed

An agitated mob vandalized and torched the Goalpokher-II BDO office in North Dinajpur, West Bengal, during a Special Intensive Revision hearing.

How SIR Led To Mother-Son Reunion, Notorious Criminal's Arrest

What began as a routine bureaucratic exercise to clean up electoral rolls has unfolded into two extraordinary and contrasting human dramas in Mad

CM Omar Abdullah Pushes J&K As Attractive Filmmaking Spot, Eyes Tie-Up With Mumbai Institute

Mumbai, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Ch

J&K Police Attach Property Of Pak-Based Terror Handler In Poonch

Mendhar/Poonch, Jan 15: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached the immovable property of a Pakistan-based terror handler in Poonch distric

Altr Ego: Inside Hyderabads first-ever matcha mill cafe

Once considered niche, Matcha has steadily found its place in Hyderabads cafe culture. From matcha lattes and iced blends to desserts infused wit

Navi Mumbai Airport Crosses 1-Lakh Passenger Mark In 19 Days Of Commercial Operations

Adani Group-backed Navi Mumbai International Airport on Thursday said it has crossed the 1-lakh passenger mark within 19 days of the start of the

Serious indictment of Mamata: BJP over Supreme Court observation on ED plea in I-PAC raid caseami

Supreme court stayed the FIR filed in West Bengal against ED officials who raided the I-PAC office and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain

Election Commission declines proposal to accept class 10 admit card as valid document for SIR in Bengal

The Election Commission has rejected a proposal from West Bengal's chief electoral officer. The proposal sought to accept Class 10 admit cards as

52 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Fifty-two Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Forty-nine of them carried a collective bounty exceeding Rs 1.41 crore. The surrendered

BCB Removes its Director Najmul Islam From Key Post After Players Revolt

The Bangladesh Cricket Board had also showcaused Najmul.

'Its Like I Didnt Vote': Markers Instead of Ink Raise Concerns in BMC Polls

The State Election Commission dismissed claims that the use of markers could compromise the voting process.

Karimnagar couple held for recording intimate videos of 100 people

Hyderabad: Police arrested a couple in Karimnagar on Wednesday, January 14, for allegedly honey-trapping around 100 individuals by filming their

Rajasthan RSSB Grade 4th result 2025 declared: Check at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, direct link and more details

RSSB 4th grade result 2025 out: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has declared the Grade 4/Class IV recruitment examination results, con

Air India Flight Engine Sucks In Cargo Container: What Led To The Incident

India's aviation watchdog has launched a probe into the damage suffered by an Air India aircraft after a baggage container was sucked into one of

Can Eating Karela Or Bitter Gourd Help In Effectively Managing Diabetes?

Karela, also known as bitter gourd, can be beneficial in managing diabetes. Here is how it can help, as well as the possible side affects you nee

'I was numb, worked hard...': RCB star breaks silence on T20 World Cup snub, reveals emotional struggle

An RCB star has opened up on missing out on the T20 World Cup squad, admitting the decision left them numb and unable to process the setback. The

Air India, Indigo Cancel Some Overseas Flights as Iranian Airspace Closure Impacts Services

The two airlines, as well as SpiceJet, issued advisories saying that the airspace closure will impact some flights

Quote of the day by Emily Dickinson: 'Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and...'

Emily Dickinson's Hope is the thing with feathers offers a timeless perspective on enduring inner strength. Her poem portrays hope as a quiet, pe

A new era for Canada-China relations? Prime Minister Carney signals change in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on a significant visit to China, aiming to reset bilateral ties after years of strain. He met with P

'Situation is not sustainable' | Minneapolis mayor erupts, accuses ICE of causing chaos and violence

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'India Or UK?': Techie With Rs 25 Lakh Salary Asks Internet After Getting 100,000 Pounds Offer

The post quickly went viral, with users sharing personal insights, trade-offs, and the realities of working abroad.

Watch: How Tamil Nadu celebrated Pongal

Tamil Nadu erupted in festive joy on January 15 as across the state celebrated Thai Pongal, the traditional harvest festival, with religious ferv

Chandrababu Naidu Calls For Reducing Economic Inequalities

The state government is committed to uplift poor and provide equal opportunities for all to establish happy, healthy and wealthy society, said Ch

$1,153 payments are going out this week to thousands of Americans heres the reason and who qualifies

Minnesota launched its historic Paid Family and Medical Leave program on January 1, 2026. This week, the first 2,600 approved workers received we

UP Man Rapes Woman Repeatedly, Posts Her Videos On Facebook, Arrested: Cops

Police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly raping his relative, a 29-year-old woman, repeatedly, posting her objectionable videos on social

Kerala: Two sports trainees found hanging in hostel, probe launched

Kollam: Two teenage girl athletes, both trainees staying at a SAI hostel, were found dead in one of their rooms on Thursday, January 15, in an ap

Evening news wrap: Top court seeks Mamatas reply on ED raids; ink controversy shadows Mumbai polls, and more

Watch: Pro-Khamenei rally held in Ladakh; hundreds gather near Lal Chowk in Kargil

ISS Astronauts Return to Earth After First-Ever Medical Evacuation

NASA's Crew-11 successfully completed their mission despite an unexpected medical issue, returning to Earth early after five months in orbit. The

Viral video: Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu caught by traffic police

Mumbai: Social media sensation Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu, who enjoys a massive following of 33.5 million on Instagram, has been making headlines

GOP flip-flop kills rare check on Trumps war power | VP breaks 5150 tie after threat to dissenters

India And US Very Close To Signing Trade Deal: Commerce Secretary

India is on track and very close to signing major trade deals with the US and the European Union (EU), Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said tod

Supreme Court stays Madras HC's eviction order against SASTRA, asks Tamil Nadu to hear university representations

In a significant development for SASTRA University, the Supreme Court has intervened to prevent their eviction from government land in Thanjavur.

Feeling Constipated Despite Fibre-Rich Diet? Expert Reveals Causes

Lovneet Batra said that even with a clean, fibre-rich diet, bowel movements can slow when gut motility is impaired.

Maharashtra civic polls: EVM errors in Pune; officials say machines replaced swiftly

An average 23% voter turnout was recorded till 1.30 p.m. in the PMC polls

Ahead of Bengal polls, TMC rolls out Lokkhi Elo Ghore welfare campaign

The Trinamool Congress launched a documentary highlighting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's welfare schemes. The film, 'Lokkhi Elo Ghore', depict

Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

At least four people, including children, died in kite-related incidents in Gujarat during Uttarayan, while emergency cases surged by 33 percent

Don't read too much into my meeting with Rahul Gandhi: D K Shivakumar

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, emphasized the ordinary nature of his recent discussion with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, dis

I-PAC raid row: SC stays Bengal Police FIRs against ED officers; issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, others

A bench of Justices issued notices to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata Police Commissioner and others. The court dir

Pakistan hopes US would 'soon' resume immigrant visa processing for its citizens

Pakistan anticipates the United States will soon restart immigrant visa processing for its citizens. The US recently paused these services for Pa

Maharashtra civic polls | Voters made to wipe ink after voting: Supriya Sule

The Lok Sabha MP claimed that in several polling centres across the state, voters were allegedly made to wipe off the ink on their fingers after

'Serious indictment' of Mamata Banerjee: BJP over SC observation on ED plea in I-PAC raid case

The Supreme Court has termed very serious allegations of obstruction by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government against ED raids

Omar Abdullah speaks with EAM, urges him to ensure safety of J&K students in Iran

Thousands of Indian students, including many from Kashmir, remain in Iran, causing widespread concern among families. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti al

CBSE launches letter writing competition, winners to get Rs 50000, trip to this country; details inside

The best entry at the national level shall qualify for the international level competition.

'Bullet Won't Miss This Time': Iran's Assassination Threat To Trump

Iran issued a chilling threat against US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. A warning aired on Iranian state-run TV, which played clips of Trum

Daily Quiz: On ISROs PSLV rocket

Following the failure of the PSLV-C62 mission, heres a quiz remembering the storied history of ISROs PSLV rocket

INSV Kaundinya, a 5th-Century-inspired stitched sail ship, completes maiden voyage to Muscat

Bangladesh Board Sacks Top Official Amid Protest Over 'Indian Agent' Slur

M Nazmul Islam, a top Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official who has been making controversial remarks recently amid Bangladesh T20 World Cup ve

Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

According to election officials, several residents chose to travel during the holiday, which affected voter participation. Heavy traffic congesti

Maharashtra covic polls: Videos of indelible ink getting wiped off go viral

Mumbai: Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Thursday, January 15, said viral videos showing people removing ink from their

T-Rex, Biggest Land Predator Ever, Took 40 Years To Reach Full Size: Study

There is no question that Tyrannosaurus rex got big. In fact, this fearsome dinosaur may have been Earth's most massive land predator of all time

Another ICE shooting rocks Minneapolis; Immigration officer shoots Venezuelan man, chaos erupts

Hyderabad woman stranded in Oman for 14 years, parents seek help

Hyderabad: Hura Begum, a Hyderabad woman who married an Omani national in 2013, has allegedly been stranded in the country for 14 years, with her

Four ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

The Crew-11 quartet arrived at the ISS in early August and had been scheduled to stay onboard the space station until they were rotated out in mi

BMC Polls: Videos Of 'Indelible' Ink Getting Wiped Off Go Viral

Social media was flooded with videos of common voters, politicians and mediapersons using Acetone to wipe off the 'indelible' ink applied with ma

Bangalore techie compares work styles, office norms of Google's Bengaluru and New York office; Watch video

A Google employee's social media video comparing the Bengaluru and New York offices has sparked debate. She highlighted differences in energy lev

'Who Deleted My Vote?': Missing Names, Wrong Booth Info Wreak Havoc in BMC Polls

Scores of Mumbaikars set out to vote only to find names missing at polling stations, clueless officials, & chaos.