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US exits WHO, citing COVID failures

Washington: The United States announced that it has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending its membership in the global he

Oscar Snubs And Surprises: Paul Mescal, Ariana Grande Miss Out

Ariana Grande and Wicked: For Good Wicked got a staggering 10 nominations last year , and yet its much darker sequel, Wicked: For Good, ended up

Trump Says Board of Peace Will Be Good Thing for UN

US President says the UN has not lived up to its potential and believes the new initiative could bolster global conflict resolution efforts.

Census 2027: Govt lists 33 questions for houselisting from April 1

New Delhi: The government on Thursday notified 33 questions that will be put to citizens during the first phase of the Census houselisting and h

Canadian PM rejects Trumps claim of US dependence

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected US President Donald Trumps claim that Canada relies on the United States for its existence.

Uttar Pradesh weather: IMD warns of rain, hailstorms today in many UP districts; Noida, Lucknow and Ghaziabad also on alert. Check weather report

Uttar Pradesh rainfall: A western disturbance has triggered rainfall and thunderstorms in Uttar Pradesh and there has been a sudden drop in tempe

India news live updates: Security tightened in Prayagraj to ensure safety during Basant Panchami Snan

Srinagar snowfall disrupts flight services; IndiGo issues advisory

In an advisory to passengers, the airline said the suspension could lead to extended wait times, both onboard aircraft and at the airport, as wea

Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

Washington: US President Donald Trump said the main obstacle to a Ukraine-Russia agreement remains the same factors that have stalled talks for m

Complete List Of 2026 Oscar Nominees

Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another was second in the tally with 13 nominations.

Why is silver price rising again and will it go further record $97? Precious metals rally continues and may touch $100 mark. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price rising again and will it go further record $97? Silver prices hit fresh records as investors react to global tension, a weak

Trump withdraws 'Board of Peace' invite for Canada's Carney

President Donald Trump has rescinded Canada's invitation to join the 'Board of Peace,' a Gaza peace initiative he announced at the World Economic

John Berger never stopped experimenting with form and voice

In the centenary year of the great English art critic and writer, a look at a career spent insisting that changing our perspectives could change

Gujarat delegation holds over 30 global investor meetings at WEF 2026

Gujarats first delegation is engaging at the WEF to boost international collaboration, attract global investments, and advance its Viksit Gujarat

Always Had Great Relationship With Xi Jinping: Trump Confirms China Visit

US President Donald Trump said that he plans to travel to China in April and host Chinese President Xi Jinping in the United States later this ye

Excise team seizes 1.3 kg ganja in Nampally raid; two arrested

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Department special team caught two individuals after raiding a house at Mangaru Basthi, Nampally and seized

Written 26 poems already on SIR: Mamata while inaugurating Kolkata Book Fair

Accuses Election Commission of harassing people over birth dates; says even Vajpayee was not born on December 25

US, Ukraine, Russia officials to hold trilateral meeting in UAE: Zelenskyy at Davos

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy announced a trilateral meeting between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials will be held in the UAE from Friday. Trump call

IMD Weather Update: Delhi-NCR sees rain as temperatures fall, winter chill to intensify; AQI remains 'very poor'

Light rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR as an active western disturbance triggered cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. An orange alert has

Davos 2026: Humanoid robots a must for Musk by next year as Tesla CEO eyes Europe, China nod for self-driving system

Tesla plans to offer its Optimus robots to consumers by the end of next year. Elon Musk also anticipates regulatory approval for the company's Fu

Used rubber tyres repurposed as trellis-tops by Dragon Fruit farmers in Telangana

The method was used in other countries earlier. Experts suggest to use cement structures.

US: Detention of 5-year-old by Federal agents incenses Minneapolis

The prekindergarten pupil, Liam Conejo Ramos, is pictured in a photo released by the school system as he stands next to a vehicle with an adult's

New Amrit Bharat 2.0 train announced for Telangana passengers

Hyderabad: A new Amrit Bharat 2.0 Express connecting Cherlapalli in Telangana with Thiruvananthapuram North in Kerala will be flagged off on Frid

Delhi-NCR weather: IMD sounds yellow alert as rain, thunderstorms set to lash Delhi after capital records warmest January in 7 years. Check Noida, Gurugram forecast

Delhi Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in Delhi today. Noida and

Davos 2026: Trump unveils Board of Peace, sees larger role in new world order

President Donald Trump has launched a new Board of Peace. Initially focused on Gaza's ceasefire, it aims for a wider global role. Trump stated it

Bank holiday on Basant Panchami: Are banks open or closed in your state on 23 January? Check state-wise list here

Banks in select Indian cities will remain closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to regional observances like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Trump Administration Scraps Puerto Rico Solar Projects as Grid Fails

The projects were aimed at helping 30,000 low-income families in rural areas across the US territory as part of a now-fading transition toward re

Tableaux to Honour Subhas Chandra Bose, Operation Sindoor on Republic Day

Kartavya Path will showcase Indias military victory, cultural heritage, and Bengals enduring contribution to the freedom struggle, featuring icon

Resilient jewelry sector, improving technicals make Titan a buy: Shivangi Sarda

TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

The deal is a milestone for the short video app after years of battles that began in August 2020, when President Donald Trump first tried unsucce

Investments in Madhya Pradesh go beyond paperwork: CM Mohan Yadav in Davos

Davos: Madhya Pradesh wants to play the most important role in INDIA'S progress; the state govt already prepared its plan and is committed to it,

US Immigration Agents Detain 5-Year-Old, School Claims He Was Used As 'Bait'

A 5-year-old boy arriving home from preschool in Minnesota was taken by federal agents along with his father to a detention facility in Texas, sc

Look into pay-related complaints of police personnel

Police personnel who risk their lives to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections are valued at just Rs 500 said a spokesperson, adding that ever

Lula dials Modi; Brazil President plans state visit in February

Brazil president India visit: Modi conveyed to Lula that he looked forward to welcoming Lula to India at an early date. Lula is planning to visit

Why is gold price rising and will it go above $4,937? Gold hits new record. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price rising and will it go above $4,937? Gold crossed $4,900 as the dollar weakened and markets expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Amazon Plans Thousands More Job Cuts By Next Week: Report

Amazon is planning a second round of job cuts next week as part of its broader goal of trimming some 30,000 corporate workers, according to two p

US Officers Detain 5-Year-Old; School Alleges Bait

School officials allege the child was used as bait during his fathers arrest, a claim denied by federal authorities.

HC rejects plea against Mallanna Sagar rehab mergers, clears path for municipal polls

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, January 22, dismissed a petition challenging the merger of the Mallanna Sagar project submergenc

Morning Brief Podcast: ET@Davos: Demis Hassabis on China, Apple and AGI

Zelenskyy Slams Europe at Davos as US, Ukraine, Russia Set for Trilateral Peace Talks

Warning that Europe looks lost, the Ukrainian President pushes for stronger action while confirming imminent trilateral negotiations in the UAE a

IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight gets bomb threat; nothing suspicious found after thorough checks

Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, the official said, adding no suspicious o

Morning Digest: Census 2027 first phase to have 33 questions; Tension rises in Manipur after Meitei mans killing, and more

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Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Stan makes history

Australian Open Melbourne, Jan 22: Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka made it a day for the ages at the Australian Open. Djokovic improved to 399 w

Shuttlers Sindhu, Lakshya enter quarters of Indonesia Masters

Jakarta, Jan 22: Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen entered the quarterfinals of USD 500,000 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament

India bids for another global meet, this time 2028 World Indoor Athletics Cships

New Delhi, Jan 22: India is pitching in for two big-ticket global athletics events in 2028, with the national federation bidding to host the Worl

Gukesh beats Nguyen; Fedoseev stuns Arjun

Tata Steel Masters Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands), Jan 22: World champion D Gukesh ended his spate of draws by defeating Thai Dai Van Nguyen of C

Tilottama tops 10m Air Rifle Women trials; Mane, Sidhu win

New Delhi, Jan 22: In-form shooter Tilottama Sen produced yet another solid show to secure the top spot in the T1 finals of the womens 10m Air Ri

AIMIM corporators will paint Mumbra green remark: Cops issue notice

Thane: Police have issued a notice to AIMIMs newly-elected corporator Sahar Shaikh under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) over her provo

Subverting the marriage plot | Review of Sonora Jhas novelIntemperance

Jhas heroine claims midlife as spectacle and rebellion, choosing suitors, shedding shame, and proving desire has no expiry date

Citizens of the world | Review of Soul Climateby Inez Baranay

Connecting history with fiction, the author seeks to create a dialogic space for discovering like-mindedness

Column | Top books to read this month: January 2026

Unravelling secrets, hidden threats and slow tension these novels are all about the thrill of the chase

Indian VCs call for policies to encourage deeper pools of domestic capital ahead of Union Budget

Tailored incentives for deeptech startups, predictable tax and incentive frameworks, as well as continued investment in core infrastructure, are

Republic Day 2026 | 6 books to read on the Indian Constitution

The Constitution emerged through negotiation, participation, and collective imagination; we feature a selection of books which urge citizens to k

Myth and reality | Review of literary magazine Granta on India

The magazine is a reflection of the country itself, simultaneously confident and uncertain of its place in the world

Delhi Government's New Food Security Rules To Focus On Quota, Eligibility

Aiming to reform the food distribution system, the Delhi government is planning to issue ration cards based on a quota set for each district that

WEF Davos: Maharashtra signs 30 lakh crore MoUs, 40 lakh jobs likely

The investments are expected to materialise over three to seven years, with a realisation rate of 75 per cent

Census 2027: Govt notifies 33 questions for first phase starting April 1

Census 2027 will be Indias first digital census and will be conducted in two phases, with population enumeration scheduled for February 2027.

Seven-tier security, traffic diversions to be in place today for PM Modis meeting in Chennai

Government buses, light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles to be diverted to alternate roads between Chennai - Tindivanam

Top Naxal With Bounty Of Rs 1 Crore Killed In Jharkhand: Amit Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah said that in West Singhbhum, the ongoing joint operation by CRPF and Jharkhand Police has achieved a major success in th

PM Modi speaks to Brazils Lula, says close ties vital for Global South interests

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and underscored the importance of reformed mu

Pak PM Shehbaz signs charter for Board of Peace amid criticism by opposition

Islamabad, Jan 22: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday joined a group of world leaders in signing the charter for the Board of Pea

Basant Panchami: Key to learning

Karnataka cabinet approves five-year age relaxation for government job aspirants till December 31, 2027

Under the revised provision, candidates can apply up to five years beyond the prescribed maximum age for a post.

Fire rips through Coxs Bazar refugee camp

Bangkok, Jan 22: A massive fire destroyed hundreds of makeshift homes and displaced more than 2,000 people in a Rohingya refugee camp in Coxs Baz

After KIWG Gold, Gauri pushes for better infrastructure

*Haryana leads medal tally Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 22: Seventeen-year-old Gauri Rai from Haryana delivered a memorable performanc

69th NSG: J&K beats Delhi to enter U-14 cricket semis

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Jammu and Kashmir secured a spot in the semifinals of the 69th National School Games U-14 Boys Cric

J&K Kalarippayattu team impresses at Khelo India National League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team put up an encouraging performance at the Khelo India Nation

Lo Fir Basant Aayi

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com India, as a nation has a long history of celebrations owing to religion, politics, elections and

RK Chouhan Jewellers celebrates 3rd anniversary in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: RK Chouhan Jewellers, one of the fastest-growing jewellery brands in Jammu, celebrated its third anniversa

Tambaram railway station to get new foot overbridge by March

The FOB is being built at a cost of 24 crore. It would have nine lifts and 10 escalators. It aims to enable quick access from both sides of the s

AM Kia launches all-new Badass Seltos in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: AM Kia today launched the all-new Badass Seltos, prices starting at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom)* at its de

Pak and China push fake narrative on JF17

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com In recent days Islamabad has been pushing the narrative of increased global demand for the Pak-China manufactu

IndiGos Q3 profit declines to Rs 549 cr after ops disruptions

New Delhi, Jan 22: Indias largest airline IndiGo on Thursday reported a 78 per cent decline in December quarter net profit at Rs 549.1 crore as f

Reliance Digital announces massive deals, discounts, cash backs and more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Aimed to bring consumers a power-packed lineup of offers across electronics and home appliances, Reliance

Markets gain after 3-day slide

Mumbai, Jan 22: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after three sessions of losses, tracking gains in global markets

CU organizes 17-day collaborative winter school on Urban Redevelopment

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Jan 22: A 17-day Collaborative Winter School on Urban Redevelopment, jointly organised by the Chitkara School

Reliance Digital announces deals

SHILLONG, Jan 22: Reliance Digital has announced the return of its highly anticipated Digital India Sale, offering consumers significant savings

EAM Jaishankar meets envoys from EU countries

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met EU ambassadors, emphasizing that stronger India-EU trade, mobility, and security ties will stabilize t

J&K Jr Ball Badminton team screened in Srinagar

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 22: The screening test for the J&K Junior Ball Badminton Boys & Girls Team was conducted at Polo Gro

PM Modi speaks to Brazils Lula, says ties key for interests of Global South

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and asserted that close coope

Probe panel on Gen Z movement violence gets 20-day extension

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The Nepal government on Thursday extended by 20 days the tenure of a panel investigating the alleged excessive use of force du

Selection trial for National Bodybuilding Cship on Jan 25

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: The Indian Bodybuilding Federation (IBBF) has announced a selection trial for athletes aspiring to

CM continues pre-budget consultations with departments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: On the third straight day today, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired series of pre-budget consultation me

PM Modi deeply anguished by death of soldiers in accident in J-Ks Doda

NEW DELHI, Jan 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was deeply anguished over the death of army personnel in a road accident in J

War has to end: Trumps message after meeting Zelenskyy

DAVOS, Jan 22 : US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had a good meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and his message to

J&K bowlers shine as Puducherry bowled out for 233 on Day-1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: A disciplined and incisive bowling performance by Jammu & Kashmir helped them bundle out hosts Pudu

CS calls for GIS-based, data-driven road safety interventions

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while assessing the implementation of road safety measures as recommend

Shun violence, join mainstream: Amit Shahs appeal as 16 Naxals killed in Jharkhand

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday again urged Naxals to shun the ideology of violence and join mainstream as he annou

Were you spying on me?: Chip Roy torches Jack Smith over Arctic Frost Subpoenas at fiery hearing

Microsoft 365 services and products operational now? Here's complete truth about current status of outage

Microsoft 365 services and products operational now? Microsoft reports recovery in consumer-focused products, but Microsoft 365 services still fa