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Texas halts H-1B visas at State universities, agencies; to affect Indian workers

The directive issued on Tuesday said that the state agencies and public universities must stop filing new petitions unless they receive written a

Obesitys Impact on Brain Depends on Fat Distribution: Study

Increased pancreatic fat poses a higher risk for cognitive decline than fatty liver, urging a reevaluation of fat distribution's impact on brain

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 91.79 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jan 28 (PTI) The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day in the negative territory, down 11 paise at 91.79 (provisional) agains

10 members of international drug racket arrested by Bengaluru police, narcotics worth 4 crore seized

The drugs were transported by mules who were offered 30,000 towards travel expenses, along with pocket money, and were allegedly assured a 2 lakh

Ajit Pawar (1959-2026)

Ajit Pawars sudden demise follows a transformative political journey, leaving Maharashtra grappling with the loss of a prominent leader

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What We Know About the Pilots & Sequence of Events

Captains Sumit Kapur and Shambhavi Pathak were the pilots flying Ajit Pawar to Baramati.

Cuddalore Collector distributes 185 Turtle Excluder Devices to fishermen

60 per cent of mental disorders found in patients below 35 years: Indian Psychiatric Society

New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) A deeply concerning picture of Indias mental health landscape emerged at the 77th Annual National Conference of the India

Heres the sequence of events leading to Ajit Pawars plane crash

Mumbai: The Bombardier Learjet 45XR aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others was reportedly attempting a se

The Musical Journey of Arijit Singh

Indias industrial output growth hits over two-year high of 7.8% in December

Indias industrial momentum strengthened sharply in December 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 7.8 per cent year-on-year,

Country will never forgive Congress, allies: Rijiju slams protests during President Murmus speech

Turkey Pushes US Toward Nuclear Talks With Iran

US warships are near Iran, prompting Turkey's diplomat to emphasize the importance of trust-building and resolving specific issues with Iran.

Multiple Landing Attempts, Go-Around, Clearance, Then A Crash

A statement by the Civil Aviation Ministry recounted the final minutes of the ill-fated Learjet 45 belonging to VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd that crashed

India to Top Global Growth Rankings as Moodys Forecasts Strong GDP Expansion

Economic forecasts are often reduced to numbers and rankings. A growth percentage gets quoted. A comparison is made. Then attention moves on. But

Domestic help arrested for stealing gold, diamond jewellery and cash totally amounting to 1 crore from couple in Bengaluru

The complainants, originally from Texas, USA, are a husband and wife working in an MNC in Bengaluru

'Flying to Baramati, will talk tomorrow': Father of attendant Pinky Mali on Ajit Pawar plane recalls her last words

A father's world shattered after his daughter, Pinky Mali, a flight attendant, perished in a Baramati plane crash. She was on duty with Maharasht

This ChatGPT prompt helped a 27-year-old single woman find out her late-40s finance professional date is married and has kids

A 27-year-old woman in NYC discovered her datea high-earning finance executivewas secretly married after he encouraged her to ask his est friend

BHP dethrones Commonwealth Bank as Australias largest stock, widens market capitalisation gap to nearly $3 billion; what it shows about the Australian sharemarket

BHP has reclaimed its position as Australia's largest stock by market capitalization, surpassing Commonwealth Bank. This shift reflects growing i

Nurse Kills Parents for Refusing Love Marriage Proposal in Yacharam

The nurse fell in love with a person two years ago after developing a friendship with him on Instagram

Being a night owl may not be great for your heart; What can you do something about it?

Night owls face increased heart risks. A study found those active late at night have poorer heart health. This is due to a clash between their in

India, South Asia airlines will need nearly 3,300 new planes by 2044: Boeing

Single-aisle jets or the narrow-body planes will account for nearly 90% of these projected deliveries at 2,875 while wide-body aircraft will be a

Viral video prompts Kodagu police to book jeep driver for overcharging tourists

Driver allegedly took 4,500 for a trip that should not cost more than 2,500

Visibility was poor when plane carrying Ajit Pawar crashed: Aviation Minister Naidu

When ATC Baramati asked the pilot whether the runway was in sight, the response was negative, following which the aircraft executed a go-around

Munawar Zama and Lateef Khan Shortlisted Among 100 Most Influential Indian Muslims of 2024 and 2025

The annual list celebrates changemakers whose influence extends beyond conventional boundaries and whose efforts inspire transformation across so

BJP's arrogance broke tradition, it's extremely ominous: Akhilesh Yadav after seer leaves Magh Mela

Akhilesh Yadav strongly criticized the BJP. He accused the party of disrespecting Sanatan traditions. This happened after Shankaracharya Swami Av

Hong Kong scientists launch AI model to better predict extreme weather

HONG KONG, Jan 28 (Reuters) A team of Hong Kong scientists has developed an artificial intelligence weather-forecasting system to predict thunde

Indian-Origin Man Charged With Murder in London

Dalip Chadha appeared in court on Wednesday following his arrest for the alleged murder of his wife. The police are continuing their investigatio

Pakistan cricket gets a blow just ahead of T20 World Cup: Australia TV opts out of bilateral T20Is series telecast due to 'low interest'

Australian cricket fans will miss the upcoming Pakistan vs Australia T20I series. No local broadcasters have secured the rights. Matches start la

Unfair Schedule: Fresh Bangladesh vs ICC Row Erupts After T20 World Cup Row

Bangladesh's exit from the ongoing U19 World Cup has sparked a fresh controversy, with the country's cricket board now accusing the International

Heres Why The Best Investment Strategy Depends On Your Personality

The key is not to label yourself but to match different buckets of money to different needs

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Echoes A 1952 Tragedy That Shook Rajasthan Politics

Ajit Pawar's plane crash recalls the 1952 tragedy that killed Jodhpur's Maharaja Hanwant Singh and Zubeida Begum, marking historic political and

Man found dead after being hit by train in Kasaragod

Deceased identified as M. Nidheesh. Exact circumstances that led to his death are yet to be ascertained

Samanthas Saree Moments That Broke the Internet

Before pan India: This Tollywood actor almost made it to Hollywood!

Hyderabad: Anticipation for SSMB29 is skyrocketing as director S.S. Rajamouli keeps details under wraps. The latest shooting schedule is happenin

New Aadhaar App dedicated to the Nation | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

College Student Dies after Leaning Out of Bus Window in AP

The student was travelling in an Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus from Lakshmidevi Lanka village to Amalapuram when t

Patrons question longer travel time on Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express, demand extension to Goa

Their other suggestion is that the common mans premium train can serve more people if extended to Kanniyakumari in the south and Vasco/Subrahmany

Arundathi Roy says Kerala is one of the last few outposts standing up against fascism

The writer says people have to preserve and fight for what they have

Techie Husband Installs Malware, Tracks Estranged Wife For 6 Months In Bengaluru

Investigation suggests that the husband had been monitoring the womans phone for 6 months. He allegedly tracked her movements in real time and ke

Infore water contamination: 62-year-old man dies, locals say 29th death

Indore: Following the death of a 62-year-old man in Indores Bhagirathpura area, his family claimed on Wednesday, January 28, that he died due to

Why Indian Students Are Turning to the Philippines for a Safer Medical Education Pathway

In an era of changing global immigration rules, stability in medical education has become more valuable than ever. The recent hike of the U.S. H-

Does This Video Show Man Targeting a Child Selling Balloons in India? No!

We found that the video is staged and was filmed in Bangladesh.

Who are Karan Wahi and Jennifer Winget, and what is the wedding rumour about them?

Wedding rumors surrounding actors Karan Wahi and Jennifer Winget have been officially debunked by Wahi himself. He dismissed the speculation as '

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh Loses To Bluebaum, Arjun Draws Easy

World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov played out a draw with sole leader and Uzbek compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov leaving the latter still in comm

AAI to Invest Rs 15,000 Cr by 2028 to Modernise ATC, Navigational systems

Vipin Kumar said India's largest airport operator is expected to post revenues of Rs 22,000 crore in the current financial year, the same as last

Stalin credits late DMK leader M. Balakrishnan with partys growth in Tiruchi

Speaking at the family wedding of former MLA B. Bharanikumar, Mr. Stalin said that the late Balakrishnan was closely associated with former Chief

SC Agrees To Hear Pleas Related To June 12 Air India Plane Crash

SC was hearing three petitions filed by an NGO, a law student and the father of the deceased pilot seeking an independent, court-monitored invest

Assams Survival Depends on Polarisation, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma urged BJP workers to legally challenge Miya Muslims on electoral rolls, expressing satisfaction with the strong reactions from party member

PIRATES! What a disaster Somalia is: Trump erupts at Ilhan Omar, Somali immigrants in fiery rant

WPL: Sophie Devine Says Managing Diabetes With Cricket Is 'embedded In Routine'

Sophie Devine: Sophie Devine reaffirmed her status as one of the most reliable all-rounders in international cricket, playing a key role in Gujar

Indonesia Landslide Deaths Rise To 34, Dozens Missing

The deathsl from a landslide in Indonesia have risen to 34 with dozens still missing, authorities said on Wednesday, days after the torrent of de

Kuhnemann keen to stay with Heat; Zampa attracting interest as BBL free agent

Zampa and Inglis the highest profile BBL free agents as the player movement window opens, while Heat are keen to keep Kuhnemann and Neser in Bris

Zilla Parishad polls: Congress candidate in Latur withdraws amid abduction allegations

A Congress candidate for the Latur Zilla Parishad elections has withdrawn her nomination. Anjali Sunil Chaudhary, who was allegedly kidnapped, ap

Centre To Clarify Concerns Over University Body's New Equity Rules

UGC's New Equity Rules: As the issue is currently under consideration in the Supreme Court, the government will communicate its stance strictly w

Europe must rapidly build defence independence, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius says

Europe must prioritise its military autonomy without delay. This means fostering integrated defense capabilities across the continent rather than

Why Should I Ground Fit Aircraft? VSR Aviation Owner After Ajit Pawar's Death

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was travelling in a Bombardier Learjet 45 - operated by VSR Aviation - when it crashed in an open fi

Ind vs NZ 4th T20 Playing 11: Will Bumrah be rested as India eyes 4-0 lead in Vizag?

Ind vs NZ 4th T20 Playing 11: India heads to Visakhapatnam for the 4th T20I looking to extend their 3-0 lead against New Zealand. With Abhishek S

Opinion: Blog | I'll Be Chief Minister, You'll See: The Many Dreams Of Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar, unlike most other politicians who mask their pursuit of power with pious claims of 'public service', wore his ambition on his sleeve.

Bangladeshi Islamist Party's Pro-Hindu Pitch Amid Violence Against Minorities

In what is being seen as the strongest minority outreach by Bangladesh's radical Islamists, Jamaat-E-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman has appealed t

Ajit Pawar's Plane Crashed after Losing Control, Caught Fire and Exploded: Eyewitnesses

Pawar was travelling to Baramati from Mumbai to address public meetings as part of the campaign for the February 5 zilla parishad elections in th

Will European Union Ban Social Media For Children In 2026?

As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc

Video: Supriya Sule At Baramati After Ajit Pawar's Death, Breaks Down In Tears

Supriya Sule, along with Sunetra Pawar, reached Baramati on Wednesday afternoon, just hours after Ajit Pawar's plane crashed in the area early th

India stars climb ICC T20I rankings ahead of World Cup title defence

India received a timely boost ahead of their ICC Mens T20 World Cup title defence as several of their leading players climbed the latest ICC Mens

Telangana CM seeks Kennedy Schools collaboration to enhance quality of education

Revanth Reddy meets Kennedy School dean and Harvard-X head

President Murmu's address reflects India's remarkable development journey in recent times: PM Modi

The prime minister said the emphasis on building a Viksit Bharat was perfectly captured, reflecting the shared aspiration of building a strong an

Australian Open: Musetti Rues 'Really Painful' Retirement After Schooling Djokovic

Musetti was dominating the 24-time Grand Slam winner 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 and well on his way to a maiden semi-final at Melbourne Park when he threw in

Ajit Pawar would always be remembered for his dedication to public service: Pawan Kalyan

MaharashtraDeputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on January 28, after an aircraft carrying them crash landed in Baramati in Pune distr

CUET UG 2026 Update: NTA issues important warning for students and parents ahead of registration last date

CUET UG 2026 Registration: The National Testing Agency has issued an important update for students and parents before the closing of the registra

Behavioural Differences Between Cash and UPI Payments

Bitter Cold Grips Eastern US As Winter Storm Deaths Rise, Power Outages Linger

Brutal cold lingered in the wake of a massive storm that dumped deep snow across more than 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers) from Arkansas to New En

Supreme Court appoints retired judge S.K. Kaul to mediate Vadakalai -Thenkalai dispute at Kancheepuram temple

The Devarajaswamy Temple is Vadakalai in character. A shrine dedicated to Sri Vedanta Desikar is located within the temple. Prohibiting hymns in

Japan-Born Pandas Xiao Xiao, Lei Lei Arrive Home In China's Sichuan

China's giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, follo

Ajit Pawar's Death: Sunetra Pawar, Supriya Sule Break Down; Sharad Pawar Reaches Baramati

Ajit Pawar's cousin Supriya Sule and son Parth Pawar were also reached Baramati.

President Murmu hails Operation Sindoor

Bhopal: President Droupadi Murmus address to the joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, January 28, was marked by strong assertions of Indias

Top 10 Arijit Singh songs that refuse to leave our playlists

Mumbai: Bollywoods most loved playback singer Arijit Singh is making headlines ever since he announced his decision to quit playback singing. The

Ajit Pawar death: Heart heavy with sorrow, says Naidu as probe begins

A formal investigation is underway into the plane crash that claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. I

Ajit Pawar: From raw apprentice to the 'dada' of Maharashtra politics

Ajit Pawar Political Journey: Ajit Pawar, a prominent Maharashtra politician, died in a plane crash after a career marked by ambition and politic

One Acre In 5 Minutes! How 'Drone Didi' Rupa Is Earning Up To Rs 60,000 A Month

Namo Drone Didi empowers rural women like Rupa Kumari, who now flies drones, serves farmers efficiently, and earns a strong monthly income

Suryakumar rises in ICC rankings after striking purple patch

Abhishek Sharma continues to be the top-ranked T20I batter in the world, while Joe Root, Harry Brook and Adil Rashid have moved up on the ODI tab

Flipkart, IAS, Global Academia: How IIT Delhi Alumni Shape India And Beyond

IIT Delhi Alumni Impact Report 2026: Prominent alumni include Flipkart co-founders Sachin and Binny Bansal, and Zomato co-founder and CEO Deepind

Bhramari Pranayama: Lifestyle Expert Luke Coutinho Explains 5 Benefits Of This Yoga Breathing Technique

Bhramari Pranayama, also known as the Humming Bee Breath, is Indias ancient gift to the world, which involves inhaling deeply through the nose, t

Quote of the day: Anand Mahindras fathers advice, linked to Roman Emperor Augustus, Make haste slowly

Anand Mahindra shared his late father's advice, 'Make haste slowly,' which he now sees reflected in India's approach to global trade. This philos

No Readback Of Landing Clearance: Final Moments On Ajit Pawar's Plane

The airport in Maharashtra's Baramati near which the Learjet 45 private jet carrying Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed, killing all five o

She Won't Come Back: Crew's Mother Demands Probe Into Daughter's Death Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash

The tragic Baramati plane crash that claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, flight attendant Pinky Mali, and three ot

In Politics, One Has To Pay Price For Candor: Raj Thackeray On Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar's death is a tragic blow for Maharashtra at a time when administration must rise over those in power, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief

Ajit Pawar Death: VSR Ventures Says Aircraft Was Absolutely Fit, Low Visibility Caused Plane Crash

Ajit Pawar was traveling to Baramati from Mumbai to address public meetings as part of the campaign for the February 5 zilla parishad elections i

From Bose, Sanjay Gandhi to Ajit Pawar: High profile figures who lost their lives in aircraft crashes

On January 28, 2026, aircraft crash in Baramati claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and five others, marking a national tragedy.

Pilot Lost Control Due To Dense Fog: What Initial Assessment Of Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash Suggests

Dense fog likely caused the aircraft crash at MIDC airstrip, with poor visibility also grounding Western Naval Command helicopters recently.

Ajit Pawars Plane Crew Couldnt See Runway On First Attempt, Fell Silent After Landing Clearance

The Ministry of Civil Aviation detailed how Ajit Pawar's aircraft made multiple approaches before crashing near the threshold of Runway 11 minute