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Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping to boost UK-China economic ties

Focused on trade, investment, and joint efforts against illegal migrant trafficking, Starmer aims to foster a mature UK-China relationship.

Express appreciation to the US in addressing long-standing issue of Gaza conflict: India

The resolution also welcomed the establishment of a Board of Peace (BoP) as a ransitional administration with international legal personality th

Parliament Budget Session 2026 LIVE: Economic Survey of India to be presented today

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Parliament on Thursday (January 29, 2026) and present the Union Budget on S

GGSIPU Releases Information Brochure For Admission To Various Courses

GGSIPU announces admission schedule for UG, PG, and PhD courses including CET exam dates and PhD application deadlines for 2026 academic session.

Don't Engage With Agitators: ICE Officers Told After 2 Killed In Minnesota

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota on Wednesday were directed to avoid engaging with agitators as they carry out President

Musk's Tesla To Spend $20 Billion On Autonomous Vehicles, Humanoid Robots

Tesla plans to more than double capital spending to a record high of more than $20 billion this year - but little of it will go to its traditiona

Oh S***: Last Words From Cockpit Of Ajit Pawar's Plane

Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after a plane carrying them crashed in Maharashtra's Baramati Wednesday morning.

In Bihar, BIADA allots 12.5 acres of land to 25 industrial units

Decision will accelerate the pace of industrial expansion. Approved proposals to attract a cumulative investment of 168.52 crore which will also

Very disappointed: US Treasury Secretary on India-EU trade deal

Bessent was responding to a question on the massive trade deal between Europe and India and whether that threatens America, given that the countr

District Emergency Response Facility-cum-Training Centre building to be built up in 20 districts in Bihar

At present State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed in its own headquarters buildings in 17 districts while the work is curr

Ten people die in NYC's frigid cold, raising questions about the city's preparedness

New York City is grappling with a tragic cold snap. At least ten individuals have succumbed to the extreme weather. Many were found on streets an

Economic Survey 2026 LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman to present the survey in Parliament today

The Economic Survey is an official report card on the governments financial performance and the state of the economy during the year ending March

Cochin University Of Science And Technology Opens Registration For CAT 2026 Entrance Exam

Cochin University of Science and Technology has opened registration for CAT 2026 for undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Tech, and MBA courses with va

UK proposes to let websites refuse Google AI search

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in October paved the way for tougher regulation on the matter

Britains PM Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in bid to reset strained ties

The visit to China, the first by a British Prime Minister since 2018, comes amid tension between Britain and its longstanding close ally the Unit

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Table Economic Survey in Lok Sabha Today

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol will also table documents related to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of Ind

Every MP should stand united on Viksit Bharat, national security: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu urged MPs to unite on national security, self-reliance, and unity, emphasizing these transcend political differences. Sh

Trump Weighs Iran Strikes To Inspire Fresh Protests: Reports

Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said,

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to table Economic Survey in Lok Sabha today

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This survey offers insights into the e

Canadians continue to avoid US travel as homegrown tourism surges; Travel by residents jumps 6.9 million trips year over year in Q3 2025

Canadians are increasingly embracing domestic travel, with millions more trips taken within the country. This surge, driven by multicultural fami

Economic Survey 2026 Live: FM Sitharaman to table Survey in Parliament today; GDP numbers in focus

Economic Survey 2025-26 Live Updates: The Economic Survey 2025-26 is set to be tabled in the Parliament today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara

Very Disappointing: US Slams EUIndia Trade Deal Over Ukraine War

Bessent said he was disappointed with Europes position, claiming Brussels had prioritised trade interests despite the ongoing war in Ukraine

Ben Winston Addresses Rumours of Taylor Swift Performing at 2026 Grammys

While Swift's participation has been ruled out, Winston confirmed that singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter will be performing at the 2026 ceremon

Amazon layoffs: Who is Colleen Aubrey, AWS Vice President at the centre of Project Dawn email storm? Here's what her note to employees read

Some Amazon employees got a worrying calendar invitation on Tuesday and the invitation discussed upcoming job cuts and Project Dawn, an Amazon ef

Why is gold price nearing $5,600 and silver price around $120 mark? Here's if gold and silver may rise further and what should investors do

Why is gold price nearing $5,600 and silver price around $120 mark? Prices rose as investors moved to safe assets. Central bank buying, U.S. poli

Bridgewater man charged after allegedly attacking staff and biting police officer at Adelaide KFC

A 23-year-old man from Bridgewater is due in court today. He allegedly caused a disturbance at a KFC in Adelaide late last night. Police report h

Watch: Leopard sighting in Karnatakas Udupi triggers panic among residents

Ajit Pawar's Unfinished 'Mission Maharashtra': 12th Budget To Local Polls

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar died Wednesday morning in a plane crash, leaving behind a political vacuum. His death

Kerala Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister to present State Budget today; key announcements anticipated ahead of Assembly polls

This Budget constitutes the final one of the present LDF government as Kerala is scheduled to have the Assembly elections in a few months' time

Trump's Indian-Origin Cyber Chief Uploaded Critical Files On ChatGPT: Report

The interim head of America's cyber defence agency, the very agency tasked with protecting the government's secrets, uploaded sensitive contracti

Amit Shah to attend Ajit Pawars funeral in Maharashtra

Baramati: The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, will be held with full state honours on Thursd

Union Budget seen lifting spending, reforms to offset US tariffs

Ahead of the Feb. 1 Budget, PM Modis government is expected to boost infrastructure spending and improve ease of doing business while maintaining

Finding his mark: Tullys books chronicled India on the move

As readers mourn the passing of Two-lee Sahib, we read his books, No Full Stops in India and others. The veteran journalist reported for the BBC

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts? | Explained

What high-profile case is at the centre of the challenge against the Enforcement Directorates jurisdiction? What has been the Kerala governments

FIR filed against Ranveer Singh over Daiva remarks at Goa film festival

An FIR has been filed against actor Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru. He allegedly compared the Daiva deity to a ghost at a public event. Police regist

Man gets 15 yrs in jail for plot to kill Iranian American journalist

New York: A federal judge gave a would-be assassin the maximum 15 years in prison Wednesday, January 28, for plotting to kill an Iranian American

I dont support this at all: Senators slam political violence after Ilhan Omar incident

Kerala Finance Minister to present State Budget today; key announcements anticipated ahead of Assembly polls

The Budget, final one of current CPI(M)-led LDF government, is being keenly watched for surprise announcements with Kerala expecting Assembly pol

Man held for attacking motorcycle rider

Unaccounted money worth 72 lakh seized

JEE Main 2026 Jan 29 Live Updates: Reporting Time, Dress Code & Essential Instructions

JEE Main 2026 LIVE Updates, 29th January: The National Testing Agency is conducting JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 for B.Arch and B.Planning candidates on

One held on charge of sexual assault on minor

Ajit Pawar's Plane May Have Missed Satellite Safety Gear By Just 28 Days

The crash of the chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised concerns about whether the plane narrowly mi

US Cyber Chief Flagged for Uploading Sensitive Files to Public ChatGPT

Although none of the documents were classified, officials said the material included contracting files marked for official use only

Video: Avalanche Hits Kishtwar Amid Heavy Snowfall, 2nd This Week In J&K

According to initial reports, the avalanche came down from the upper reaches amid heavy snowfall, burying grazing areas and seasonal shelters in

NDTV Exclusive: The Hunters Of Lyman - Inside Ukraine's Deadliest Drone Unit

In an exhaustive interview with NDTV, drone pilots and operators from Ukraine's Signum Batallion go into details about drone warfare and what hap

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates claim that Europe is 'funding the war against itself'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes Europe's trade with India. He states Europe indirectly funds Russia's war by importing refined fue

Chottanikkara girls death: police yet to confirm Korean friend link

A post-mortem examination, according to police sources, confirmed drowning as the reason for her death

Is Jaya Ekadashi on January 29? Check date, time, puja rituals, significance and powerful mantras to please Lord Vishnu

Jaya Ekadashi 2026 Vrat Katha and time: Jaya Ekadashi is being observed on January 29, Thursday and this day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this

Morning Digest: Ajit Pawar to be laid to rest in Baramati today, DoPT report says 66% sanitation workers in Central govt from SC, ST, OBC groups, and more

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Ajit Pawar's Last Rites To Be Performed In Baramati Today

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be held on Thursday in his political stronghold, Baramati, with

US Federal Reserve links weak jobs to immigration slowdown

Washington: US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that job growth has slowed in part because of a sharp decline in labour supply driven by

Keep Bandra East skywalk clean and safe for everyone

While pedestrian ease is key in a traffic-choked city, people must take the skywalk rather than hunting for shortcuts through traffic snarls.

Assembly asks Atishi to respond to malafide comments on suspension of AAP legislators

Four AAP MLAs Sanjeev Jha, Som Dutt, Kuldeep Kumar, and Jarnail Singh were marshalled out of the House on January 6

SC to hear petitions challenging UGCs new regulations today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in High

US moves away from critical mineral price floors, sources say

The Trump administration is withdrawing from plans to set minimum prices for critical minerals projects. This decision stems from a lack of congr

Telangana municipal polls: 902 nominations filed on first day

Hyderabad: A total of 902 nominations were filed on Wednesday, the first day for next months municipal elections in Telangana. According to State

Budget 2026 Economic Survey Live: Nirmala Sitharaman to table India's annual report card in Parliament today

PM Pitches For Investments In Fast-Growing Indian Civil Aviation Sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought investments in the country's fast-growing civil aviation sector, which has witnessed a historica

Samsung posts blockbuster chip profit as AI demand fuels HBM rally

Samsung plans to expand sales of AI chips and is on track to begin delivering next-generation HBM4 memory to Nvidia in the first quarter, a key s

Politics Over Ajit Pawar's Death Unfortunate, Should Avoid: Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday decried politics over the death of his cabinet colleague Ajit Pawar and said the cau

After Techie's Death, Noida Identifies 65 Risk Spots, Sets Deadlines

Around 65 vulnerable points, both major and minor, have been identified across Noida, with 52 of them falling under the Noida Authority's jurisdi

Gold price today hit record high with biggest one-day dollar jump ever - what's fueling the historic rally

Gold price biggest one-day dollar gain: Gold experienced its largest one-day dollar jump in history, soaring $235 an ounce as investors fled the

Crypto industry asks for tax relief in Budget 2026; India Inc seeks reforms to spur consumption

Elsewhere, instant messaging app Snap is moving the unit working on the development of augmented reality glasses under a subsidiary called Specs.

Delhi, Noida and Gurugram weather: Cold wave and dense fog to continue in capital due to Western Disturbance? Check IMD's latest forecast for Delhi-NCR

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather today: The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Thursday and the temperature in the national capital is like

U.K., France, Canada and others condemn Israels demolition of U.N. site in Jerusalem

The group, in a joint statement, called on the government of Israel to halt all demolitions

How connected ERPs and digital collection systems can boost SMEs

With more streamlined and transparent digital systems, small business owners can devote greater bandwidth to growth, while a clearer digital trai

No security concern for Indian diplomats or their kin: Bangladesh

Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496 million and counting

Federal troops sent to six US cities by the Trump administration have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million. Continued deployment could surpass $1 b

Charges Framed Against Rajasthan Ex-MLA In 2022 Engineer Assault Case

The SC-ST Special Court in Jaipur has framed charges against former Rajasthan MLA Girraj Singh Malinga under multiple sections of the Indian Pena

Justin Bieber to Perform at Grammy Awards 2026

Notably, Bieber has received four Grammy nominations this year

India News Live Updates: Baramati braces for Ajit Pawars final journey today

US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say

America is returning a seized oil tanker to Venezuela. The vessel, named M/T Sophia, was apprehended earlier this month. This action is part of a

From a Shopify side project to powering $1B in GMV: The BiteSpeed story

Bitespeed helps ecommerce brands automate marketing, support, and sales across WhatsApp, email, SMS, Instagram, and voice, turning conversations

New Aadhaar App: Selective Sharing, Consent Control At Your Fingertips

The Centre has launched a new Aadhaar App, which represents a significant step toward a citizen-focused, secure, and smooth digital identity veri

France Backs EU Terror Listing of Irans Revolutionary Guards

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been accused of playing a frontline role in the deadly crackdown on recent protests

Three in four South Indians plan solo international travel in 2026: Scoot survey

The survey revealed shifting travel habits of South Indian leisure travellers

Maharashtra Schools Closed Till January 30 After Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati, prompting Maharashtra to declare a three-day state mourning and close schools

'Trade Above Ukraine': Team Trump Blasts Europe Over India-EU Deal

Bessent accused European countries of indirectly financing the conflict they publicly condemn. After Russia invaded Ukraine and the imposition of

EU eyes gas from Qatar, Canada to reduce reliance on US LNG

Europe's energy chief voices alarm over reliance on US liquefied natural gas. Recent events have prompted the European Union to seek alternative

Small plane crashes in rural area of Colombia, killing 15 people including congressman

The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Digenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Cat

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil gets bail in rape case

The bail was granted by the Pathanamthitta District Sessions Court, which was considering an appeal filed by him against a judicial magistrates c

Fifteen Dead, Including Lawmaker, in Colombia Plane Crash

The plane took off from the Colombian border city of Cucuta and lost contact with air traffic control shortly before it was due to land

Ahead Of Budget 2026, 10 Economic Concepts To Know

The Union Budget session of Parliament opened with President Droupadi Murmu delivering her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajy

West Bengal warehouse fire: Factory owner held; families to receive Rs 10 lakh

The owner, Gangadhar Das, was arrested from the Garia area of Kolkata and will be produced before a Baruipur court, police said; earlier, an FIR

Ajit Pawar plane crash LIVE: Pawar's funeral today in Baramati; Amit Shah to attend

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) announced a three-day period of State mourning

Delhi Police Wins 'Best Marching Contingent' Award At Republic Day Parade 2026

Delhi Police Marching Contingent has been adjudged the Best Marching Contingent in the Judges' Choice Category at the Republic Day Parade 2026, a

Smartphones can now detect radiation levels using low-cost system

The color shift is visible to the naked eye, but the system goes further by allowing users to quantify radiation doses by scanning the film and c

Stock Market Live Updates 29 January 2026: Stock to buy today: NMDC

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for NMDC. The stock has surged about 6.7 per cent so far this week. This rise

LIVE: No Politics in This: Sharad Pawar on Ajit Pawar's Death

The BJP slammed Banerjee's remarks, saying she was indulging in petty politics when one should stand by the bereaved family of the NCP leader