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PSBs Give Approval To 3.96L MSME Applns, Sanctioned Rs 52,300 cr Loans

The government has been making all-out efforts to strengthen small business houses in the country, especially providing loans to benefit MSMEs by

Pakistan copies India as PSL adopts IPL's 18-year-old rule, announces major change for 2026 season

The Pakistan Super League has announced a major rule change for the 2026 season, adopting the IPL-style 18-year-old eligibility rule. The move si

Watch: UK PM Starmer says he does not think Trump is considering military action on Greenland

Irrfan Khan's wife Sutapa Sikdar remembers late actor in emotional post: 'I smiled a lot as you were there'

Irrfan Khan, known for his acclaimed performances in films such as Life In A Metro, Piku, and The Lunchbox, died on April 29, 2020, at age 53, in

Rhythm reigned supreme in Rajeswari Sainaths new work

Rajeswari Sainaths Viswa Kala Pradarshana presented choreographic pieces based on unique laya compositions.

Government should consider simplifying, rationalising tax laws in Budget to boost FDI: Experts

They also suggested that efforts should be made to reduce the cost of capital. The budget needs to signal a credible medium-term path of fiscal c

Kiwis get their tactics spot on; a timely wake-up call for India

New Zealands success was built on method and clarity, with Daryl Mitchell at the centre of it

Jhansi: Retired Man Kills, Burns Live-in Partner, Keeps Remains In Blue Box

The brutal murder came to light on Sunday following the alertness of a loader driver while the accused were attempting to dispose of the remains

Mumbai will get Mahayuti mayor, no new political equations: Shinde

Mumbai: Mumbai will have a Mahayuti mayor, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Monday, January 19, dismissing reports of new

Workshop on guarantee schemes in Shivamogga on January 21

EU says 'priority is to engage not escalate' after Trump tariff threat

The EU seeks engagement with the US following President Trump's threat of tariffs on several European nations over Greenland. While prioritizing

MLK day 2026: What is open, what is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year?

MLK day 2026: Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday in US? Check full list of entities that are open and closed today.

AP Ready with Skilled Work Force to Meet Industrial Needs: Naidu

Chandrababu Naidu seeks cooperation of Indian Ambassador for Switzerland towards Swiss investments in AP

7 Health Benefits Of Parijat Or Night Jasmine Leaves

Parijat, or night jasmine, leaves have numerous health benefits. Here is how they offer them and what the ideal dose is.

Are schools closed on MLK Day? Check the details here

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be recognized on Monday, Jan. 19, as a federal and Michigan state holiday. Public schools and colleges will also

Minister, DMK MP, and MLAs acquitted in jallikattu protest case

IMF FY26 7.3%

2025-26 7.3% 2026-27 6.4% , IMF Moody's .

Gold and silver prices hit all-time highs amid U.S.Europe trade war escalation why gold and silver prices are rising today and what analysts are forecasting next

Gold and silver prices hit fresh all-time highs as U.S.Europe trade war fears intensify. Tariff threats and weak dollar have pushed gold near rec

Jaish Terrorist Hideout Located At Altitude Of 12,000 Feet Busted In J&K

Security forces have achieved a significant breakthrough in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar after busting an underground hideout of Jaish-e-Mohammad

UK, France weighs ban on social media for youth as debate rages

France and Britain are exploring bans on social media for children, following Australia's lead. Experts debate the impact on youth mental health.

Why XRP price today is crashing below $2 after $29.7 million long liquidations hit amid the crypto market sell-off

XRP price crash today: XRP experienced a sharp decline, falling below the crucial $2 mark. This triggered the largest wave of long liquidations f

Why did India warn Poland against Pakistan? Seeks stronger ties amid raging Russia-Ukraine war

India has cautioned Poland against aiding Pakistan-backed terrorism as Jaishankar and Polish FM Sikorski reviewed strategic ties in New Delhi.

Silver price hits another record of Rs 3 lakh per kg level in Delhi markets; gold scales new peak

New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) Silver prices surged Rs 10,000 on Monday to breach the record Rs 3 lakh-per-kilogram mark in the national capital, driven

IRS warns taxpayers as 24-hour shutdown begins in hours what to know now

The IRS and major banks will shut offices for 24 hours on MLK Day 2026. In-person help will not be available, but online services will stay activ

Electricity amendment bill likely in Budget session

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday said the Electricity Amendment Bill is likely to be introduced in the upcoming Budget ses

Epstein played key role in UAE, Israel becoming close: Report

Israel and the United Arab Emirates were reportedly in cahoots since the early 2000s to build commercial ties, long before the Abraham Accords we

Minnesota anti-ICE protests: Pentagon puts 1500 troops on standby as Trump warns of Insurrection Act

Trumps piggy media slur sparks fury as Lawmakers grill FCC chair in explosive House hearing

Havells Q3 net profit up 8 pc to Rs 300 cr

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Consumer electrical goods maker Havells India on Monday reported a 7.9 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 300.

DIAL Announces Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Third Runway

The runway, commissioned in 2008 and in continuous service for 17 years, will undergo essential strengthening and upgrade works aimed at enhancin

Realme P4 Power 5G to have 10,000 mAh battery! Check specs, price, release date of this upcoming smartphone

Realme is launching the P4 Power 5G in India soon. This new smartphone will feature a large 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display. It is expected to hav

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao faces backlash as video allegedly shows him in compromising act

Reports suggest that the videos were recorded more than a year ago, before Ranya Rao was arrested in the gold smuggling case.

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Imran Khan denied access to legal counsels, his party claims

Lahore: Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has been denied access to his legal counsels and kept in solitary confinement for the l

Evening news wrap: Delhi HC rejects Sengars bail plea; Trump takes odd stance over Nobel snub and more

UAE President Al Nahyan arrives in India

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be in the national capital for less than two hours, according to his schedule released by the Ministry of

PM Modi welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Both leaders also travelled together in the same car from the airport, showcasing their longstanding friendship and the multi-faceted partnership

No bag day every Saturday in Andhra Pradesh? A teacher reflects on possibility and pressure

No Bag Day should not become an unstructured or token activity. Teachers need to plan with the same care that they apply to academic lessons such

Greater Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta's tragic death by drowning raises serious questions | 10 key points

Officials launched a rescue operation but could not save Mehta, who kept pleading for help, according to eyewitnesses. The incident has triggered

How to Identify the Best Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange for Your Needs

Identify the best exchange by verifying FIU-IND compliance, automated TDS reporting, INR banking stability, and features tailored to your trading

Army Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldier Amid Fierce Gunfight in J&K's Kishtwar

A gun battle erupted in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar, resulting in injuries to eight Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer.

MLK Day 2026: Is today a holiday in the US? Here's what you need to know

Martin Luther King Jr. Day remains a federal holiday, but National Park access will change in 2026. The Trump administration removed MLK Day from

'Curiosity about blondes': Teen boy gropes American woman on Delhi metro; family says victim 'overreacting'

An American woman experienced sexual harassment on the Delhi Metro when a teenage boy groped her after she agreed to a photo. The boy's mother de

Rupee breaches 91/USD mark 2nd time in a month, ends 14 paise lower at 90.92 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jan 19 (PTI) The rupee breached the 91-a-dollar mark for the second time in a month before ending 14 paise down at 90.92 (provisional) ag

RDI Funding For Industry Projects To Start By This Month End: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : As a follow up to the announcement made by by PM Sh Narendra Modi on November 3, 2025, the Research Development Innovation (R

'Once called BIMARU, today a progressive, safe state': UP Minister Suresh Khanna at WEF 2026 in Davos

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, leading a high-level delegation from the state in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Econom

Piyush Goyal meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Senator Steve Daines; discusses bilateral issues

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Senator Steve Daines to discuss bilateral issues, including ong

Budget 202627: ISpA bats for fiscal, regulatory backing for private space sector

Academic reform for paramedics and allied health: strengthening the foundations of healthcare

Europes deadliest train accidents in recent years: Timeline

A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain has left at least 39 people dead and injured more than 150.

Shinde will honour mandate for Mahayuti in BMC: Shiv Sena

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is clear that the Shiv Sena will honour the mandate for the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Briha

Parigi: A trending windmill spot, 80 km from Hyderabad

Every now and then, a new spot near Hyderabad quietly captures attention, drawing travellers looking for a quick escape from the city. Often disc

Indian tourists shout Jai Maharashtra in Paris, get criticised

Mumbai: A viral video showing a group of Indian men chanting slogans like Jai Maharashtra, Jai Shiv Sena and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai n

Sensex, Nifty succumb to selling pressure in blue-chips RIL, ICICI Bank amid weak global

Mumbai, Jan 19 (PTI) Stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday, tracking deep losses in heavyweights Reliance Industries, Et

'Individuals allowed...': Sunil Gavaskar tears into 'villains' after New Zealand secure first-ever ODI series win in India

Sunil Gavaskar has sparked debate after his blunt reaction to India's ODI series loss against New Zealand. Without holding back, the former capta

Three Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jammu And Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir in two separate operations, a police spokesperson said on Monday

Did Pooja Hegde slap a pan-India star for trying to touch her inappropriately? Here's the truth behind viral interview

Did Pooja Hegde really accuse a pan-India star of misconduct? Here's the truth behind her viral interview claims.

The Venezuelan Tragedy: How Maduro fell and Delcy Rodrguez rose in a fragile country

Coordinated explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026, led to Nicols Maduro's capture and removal by U.S. forces. Despite initial U.S. rejection o

'Welcome my brother': PM Modi receives UAE President upon latter's arrival in India

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in India for an official visit, personally welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at t

Farmers association calls for release of water to save standing paddy crops

What is speed reading?

If there were an Olympics for bookworms, theres a good chance that speed-reading would be the activity equivalent to sprints.

Trump brings Putin into 'Gaza peace talks' as Russia cheers U.S' tariff war with NATO over Greenland

8 foods you'd never guess are wrecking your digestion

Beyond the usual suspects like spicy chili and citrus, lesser-known culprits quietly trigger persistent acid reflux in millions, from seemingly

Western Star, Pinnacle and Big Bay show out

Frequent headaches? 7 reasons why your headaches won't leave you alone

8 benefits of sleeping before 10 pm

Power shutdown in many areas of Tiruchi on January 21

8 foods that cause blood sugar spikes in non-diabetics

Even if you don't have diabetes, eating certain foods can send your blood sugar spiking fast. Refined carbs, sugary drinks, and processed snacks

From rugby to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Meet the 'Dunk the Tall' actor and just how tall is he?

A new Game of Thrones prequel, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' introduces Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight portrayed by Peter Claffey. Claff

5 morning habits that fix attention fatigue

Cong attacks ex-CJI Chandrachud over bail remark; BJP slams Cong for targeting judiciary

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Congress on Monday attacked former chief justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud over his remarks that bail should be the r

Kannur cyber police nab Punjab man for duping doctor of 10.5 lakh in digital arrest scam

The accused, identified as Jeevan Ram, a native of Ludhiana, was arrested from a remote village following a high-risk operation

6 physical signs of reduced blood flow

When your circulatory system falters, your body sends unmistakable signals. From numb fingers to leg cramps during walks, these six telltale sign

India-UAE ties: PM Modi receives President MBZ at airport; on short 2-hr trip to India

UAE resident Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a special welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for a high-level visit.

IMF upgrades Indias 2025-26 growth to 7.3% from earlier estimate of 6.6%

The report projects global growth to remain resilient at 3.3% in calendar year 2026 and at 3.2% in 2027, largely the same as the 3.3% estimated f

CM Stalin lays foundation stone for Mamallan reservoir, proposed as Chennais sixth drinking water source

The reservoir would have an annual storage capacity of 2.25 tmcft when filled twice and a potential to supply 170 million litres a day (mld) to C

Japans first woman PM Takaichi dissolves Lower House paves way for snap polls

Addressing a press conference, Takaichi said she intends to seek a fresh mandate from voters and has staked her continuation as PM on the electio

Three cheers to GCCs online space for tree talk

Greater Chennai Corporation tightens the noose around those abusing trees in public spaces

Centres delay on Sircilla power loom mega cluster is political vendetta against Telangana weavers: KTR

Dhurandhar 45 days box office collection: Ranveer Singh's film inches closer to Rs 900 crore

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 9.95 crore net at the Indian box office in its seventh weekend, taking its 45-day total to Rs 879.75

Donald Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus

President Donald Trump is set to meet global business leaders in Davos, Switzerland, for a reception following his address to the World Economic

Anakapalli Woman Alleges Assault, Cheating by Jana Sena Leader

The victim further alleged that there was a threat to her life and her family from the Jana Sena leader and sought police protection.

Karan Aujla adds 5 new cities to P-Pop Culture India tour 2026, know dates, venues, how to get tickets, prices, and more

As part of his P-Pop Culture India Tour, Karan Aujla will be performing in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Indore, Bengaluru, Kolkata

School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

A tragic accident in South Africa's Gauteng province has claimed the lives of at least 13 children. A truck collided with a school minibus on Mon

DGP K. Ramachandra Rao back in controversy after video of inappropriate behaviour surfaces

Mr. Rao told the media that the now viral video video was eight years old and was recorded when he was posted in Belagavi. He termed the incident

2025 Minority Incidents in Bangladesh Non-communal: Yunus

The statement came days after India, on January 9, pressed Dhaka to swiftly and firmly deal with attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and describe

Unnao rape: Delhi HC rejects Sengar plea to suspend sentence

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, January 19, refused to suspend the 10-year sentence awarded to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Senga

Institutional inclusiveness: Oxfam heaps praise for Indias quota system; terms it way to democratising power

Oxfam's latest findings present India's reservation system as an exemplary model for equitable political representation, highlighting the stark c

T20 WC: Decide to participate in India or risk removal, ICC tells Bangladesh

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to decide on its participation in the T20 World C

Who Is Nitin Nabin, Set to Become BJPs Youngest National President?

At 45, Nabin will be among the youngest leaders to head the BJP, succeeding J P Nadda, who has held the position since January 2020