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Matt Damon's epic transformation - here's how he did it

Matt Damon underwent a dramatic physical transformation for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolans upcoming film The Odyssey. The actor has r

As Trump ramps up the heat on Greenland, Denmark warns it would shoot US forces

Denmark has confirmed army rules allowing soldiers to attack invading forces immediately. This comes as the US explores seizing Greenland. Europe

Managing Winning Teams in Times of Perpetual Uncertainty

Fundamental changes driven by technology and a multi-generational workforce are making the job of managers more challenging than ever before

School assembly news headlines January 9: Top national, international sports & business updates

Top headlines for January 9th cover national news including ED allegations against Mamata Banerjee and a Supreme Court clarification on stray dog

Trump puts a shocking price tag on Greenland - here's how much the massive island is worth

Trump Buying Greenland: US President Trump is reportedly serious about acquiring Greenland, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting Danish of

Startup convention in Mangaluru on January 16

The convention to be held on the occasion of National Startup Day aims to showcase coastal Karnataka as an emerging destination for innovation an

Quote of the day by Zora Neale Hurston: A thing is mighty big when time inspiring quotes by American author inspiring generations

Quote of the day: Zora Neale Hurston holds a distinctive position in American literature. Trained as an anthropologist and driven by a storytelle

Mamata to hit streets on Jan 9 against ED raids at I-PAC office

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest march on Friday against the Enforcement Directorate's raids at I-PAC, the TMC's po

Bombay HC seeks response from JNPA on objection delaying Sheva Koliwada rehabilitation

Court grants time to port authority to clarify Finance Ministry objection as fish workers seek housing after four decades

Get the F**K out of Minneapolis!: Mayor Frey explodes at Feds after ICE fatally shoots US woman

Evening news wrap: ED vs Mamata Banerjee in Bengal; Twelve suspended Maharashtra Congress corporators join BJP, and more

From Korea to Hollywood: Zombie Shows That Rule OTT

Pune civic polls: BJP releases manifesto with property tax waiver

Ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation Election 2026, BJP released its Sankalp Patra, promising property tax waivers for small homes, Rs 2500 mo

Karur stampede: CBI summons police personnel who were deployed for security at TVK chief Vijays rally

The CBI, which re-registered the case based on directions from the Supreme Court on October 13, had collected the bandobast plan containing the l

RBI considering fresh exporter relief steps after low takeup of loan moratorium, sources say

The Reserve Bank of India is exploring new measures to aid Indian exporters facing U.S. tariffs. A previous loan repayment moratorium saw limited

Millions more Americans can open a tax-free investment account in 2026 heres who qualifies now

Millions of Americans gain new access to ABLE accounts in 2026 as eligibility expands to disabilities beginning before age 46. The change unlocks

Special verification camps for No Mapping voters in Erode on January 10, 11

Ambernath civic poll: The curious case of BJP in alliance with Congress and AIMIM

Vijay Varmas Hyderabadi reply to his net worth reports Watch

Mumbai: Vijay Varma is currently one of the most happening and sought-after actors in Indian cinema, widely admired for his fearless choice of ro

500% Trump Tariffs? India could pay the price on Russian oil sanctions while China cruises free

A proposed sanctions bill in the US is set to deliver heavy tariffs on nations importing inexpensive Russian oil. India could face significant re

BJP Bihar chief holds meet in Samastipur; discusses issues, future action plans

BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi met party workers in Samastipur. He discussed organizational matters and plans to inform people about NDA gove

Hyderabad weekend guide January 11, 12: 6 Exciting things to do

Hyderabad is stepping into the weekend with a lively mix of art, culture, music and community experiences. As the city gears up for festive days

Two secured for bludgeoning murder case accused to death in Coimbatore

Indian AI Startups Should Work Towards Global Leadership: PM Modi

Modi suggested that Indian AI models should be distinct and should promote local and indigenous content and regional languages

IIT Madras launches Param Shakti, Indias indigenously built 3.1 petaflop supercomputer

Built at the institutes C-DAC and funded under the National Supercomputing Mission, it forms part of the Param Rudra cluster with advanced power,

CM Omar Abdullah Felicitates Victorious J&K Under-16 Cricket Team For Historic Vijay Merchant Trophy Win

JAMMU, Jan 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today morning interacted with the victorious Jammu and Kashmir under-16 cricket team after they clinch

GEM Hospital to conduct third edition of Coimbatore Womens Marathon

Indian AI Startups Should Work Towards Global Leadership: Modi

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the worlds trust in India is its biggest strength and emphasised the need to ensu

Tilak Varma Undergoes Surgery, Ruled Out of NZ T20I Series; Doubtful For T20 WC 2026

Tilak Varma has been a key batter of the Indian side in the T20I setup over the last year

Kerala court awards life term to 7 RSS-BJP activists in Latheesh murder case

The Thalassery Additional District and Sessions Court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.40 lakh on each convict. The court awarded cumulative sentences

Miscreants threaten to blast three courts, police conduct searches

Unidentified persons sent mails to the judges stating that bombs were planted in Eluru, Madanapalli and Ananthapur courts

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US Forces Seize Venezuela-Linked Ship In 'Call Of Duty' Style Night Raid

US Special Forces on Wednesday carried out a high-risk takeover of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic in a mission that mirrored

National Herald case: Joshi alleges Karnataka govt 'bribed' Gandhi family

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has accused the Karnataka Congress government of corruption. He claims taxpayer money was diverted to the National H

Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 89.94 against U.S. dollar

The apprehension of any further tariffs by the U.S. and weak sentiments at the domestic equity markets further pressured the local unit, forex tr

Bomb hoax: police intensify surveillance at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

An email was received at the official ID of medical college Principal claiming that bombs have been placed at the MCH. Inspections find the threa

Google, AI Firm Settle Lawsuit Over Teen's Suicide Linked To Chatbot

A court filing said the companies agreed to settle Megan Garcia's allegations that her son Sewell Setzer killed himself shortly after being encou

UP LT Grade Admit Card 2026 out at uppsc.up.nic.in; check steps to download and other key details

The UPPSC has released the LT Grade Admit Card 2026 for Assistant Teacher positions in Social Science, Biology, English, and Physical Education.

Pongal: TNSTC to operate special buses from January 9 to 14 and January 16 to 19

UP exports surge: Govt drives global hub ambitions

Uttar Pradesh is rapidly transforming into a global IT hub, significantly boosting its IT and electronics exports. The state has seen a remarkabl

Why Going Back To Basics May Be The Smartest Way To Save In The New Year

Savings accounts and FDs remain popular because you know where your money is and how much you will get.

SC Reserves Verdict on Justice Yashwant Varmas Challenge to LS Inquiry Panel

In a significant legal battle, Justice Varma contends that the parliamentary inquiry into his alleged misconduct is unconstitutional. The Supreme

Lawyers body begins fast against move to shift Gauhati High Court

While 154 lawyers of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association voted for the shifting, 1,164 voted against the government decision

Quote of the day by George Orwell: 'Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it.'

George Orwell, the famed writer, cautioned against the belief that each new generation is inherently superior. He highlighted that overconfidence

Anukalp Goswami interview: On making Kapil Sharmas Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 and secularising the comedy

The writer-director opens up about infusing themes of universal love in the film, his experience of working with Kapil and the special connection

Hyderabad Literary Festival 2026 in Hitec City from January 24 to 26

Additional Departments Allocated To IAS Officers In Ladakh

LEH, Jan 8: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has reallocated additional departments to senior IAS officers following the relie

Harry Brook apologises for nightclub incident in New Zealand before Ashes

Englands Harry Brook has apologized for clashing with a nightclub bouncer in October during the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes serie

Dr Jitendra Launches Karmayogi AI Classroom, Reiterates Rule To Role Governance Shift

NEW DELHI, Jan 8 : Emphasising that capacity building in government must be a continuous and role-oriented process, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister

Markets log losses for fourth day; Sensex tanks 780 points on renewed trade uncertainties

Deep losses in metal, oil & gas, and commodity stocks amid unabated foreign fund outflows added to the pressure, analysts said

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: When you want something, all the universe conspires........

Paulo Coelho's words inspire us to focus on our desires. When intentions are clear and belief is strong, the universe helps us achieve our goals.

ED Moves Calcutta HC, Alleges Mamata Banerjee Obstructed I-PAC Investigation

The ED's legal team highlighted the need for judicial intervention to ensure the agency can conduct its investigation without obstruction, citing

OTTs Biggest Obsession Right Now? Jujutsu Kaisen and Anime

Video: Man Goes To Set Brother's House On Fire, Ends Up Getting Caught In It

A man who attempted to set his elder brother's house on fire ended up suffering serious burn injuries himself.

Infant Had Breathing Issues Mid-Air, Air India Express Makes Priority Landing

An Air India Express Bengaluru-bound flight from Jaipur made a priority landing after a one-year-old child developed breathing issues mid-flight.

Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar Relieved From UT Ladakh

JAMMU, Jan 8: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has relieved Sanjeev Khirwar, Principal Secretary, from his duties with effect

Centre replaced MGNREGA to provide cheap labour to corporates: Telangana CM

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday claimed that the NDA government at the Centre replaced the MGNREGA with VB G RAM

Gold, silver futures slide for 2nd straight day on profit booking ahead of US jobs data

New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Gold and silver prices declined for the second straight day in the futures trade on Thursday, tracking weak global trends

84% Of Indian Professionals Feel Unprepared For Jobs In 2026: LinkedIn

Jobs In 2026: LinkedIn said its AI-powered job search and role-matching tools aim to help professionals navigate the increasingly competitive job

National shooting team coach suspended for sexually assaulting minor shooter

New Delhi: The national shooting team coach, Ankush Bhardwaj, was suspended by the shooting federation on Thursday, January 8, after a minor shoo

Varun Dhawan hits back at trolls, reacts to harsh criticism on his acting in Border 2: 'Yahi sawaal ne...'

Actor Varun Dhawan is once again in the news after the release of the song 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' from his upcoming film Border 2. The song conveys str

'You're out of order, goodbye': Mace clashes with Pressley at explosive Minnesota fraud hearing

AP Police Arrest 2 People, including YSRCP Functionary, on Defamation Charges

The police noted that claims were made that liquor was routinely being brought to Tirumala through the Alipiri toll gate, and photographs of empt

ICE shoots U.S. woman DEAD in Minneapolis; DHS claims weaponized car, Dems cry cover-up

JNU Slogan Row: Why Anti-Modi is Not Anti-National

Ghosts of 2016's 'Tukde Tukde Gang' bogey & calls to Shutdown JNU are again echoing across the digital landscape.

Daily Quiz: On Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir, feminist icon and existential philosopher, was born on January 9, 1908. Here is a quiz on the renowned personality

A titan in tears: Anil Agarwals gritty journey from Bihar to billions

Vedanta founder Anil Agarwal has renewed his promise to give away more than 75% of his wealth. This commitment follows the sudden death of his so

India's First Hydrogen-powered Train Trial Run Begins

The hydrogen train, developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), is a major step towards cleaner and greener rail transport in the co

'30 Nation-Building Awards, Now Shown As Criminal': Sonam Wangchuk To Court

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has always spoken against violence and received 30 awards for nation-building, is now being portrayed as a criminal,

Man hangs to death, family alleges mental stress from SIR hearing notice

Kolkata: A sexagenarian man was found hanging at his home in Uttar Dinajpur district on Thursday, January with his family claiming that he was un

Vicky Kaushal REVEALS his fear after becoming dad to Vihaan Kaushal: 'he's scared of...'

Vicky Kaushal says he's scared of losing his phone after son Vihaan's birth, as it holds all his precious baby memories. Fatherhood has made him

Himachal High Court receives bomb threat email; security beefed up

Upon receiving the information, the bomb squad, dog squad and police reached the court. However, they did not discover any explosives within the

Can geopolitical risks like Venezuela crisis, Trump's threat slow India's growth? UN projects GDP at...

Amid global geopolitical tensions, trade shocks and supply chain risks, the UN projects India's GDP growth at 6.6% in 2026 - outpacing the sluggi

6 everyday foods related to poor circulation efficiency

Congress leaders criticise delay in censor board clearance for Vijays Jana Nayagan

Referring to her experience as a former member of the censor board, Karur MP Jothimani said the CBFC has become outdated in the present technolog

Congress Spreading Lies About VB-G RAM G: Union Min Pralhad Joshi

Bengaluru, Jan 8: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday slammed Congress for spreading lies about Centres VB-G RAM G that guarantees rural emp

Mamata Banerjee Obstructed Probe: Probe Agency Approaches High Court

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has walked out with a laptop, phone and multiple documents from the house of Prateek Jain, the chief o

Woman can abort pregnancy in case of marital discord, it's not an offence: HC

The Delhi High Court ruled that forcing a woman to continue a pregnancy violates her bodily integrity and mental health. The court discharged an

300+ Patents: Innovation Pipeline of a Technologist Who Sees Tomorrow

Patents related to predictive buying and AI-driven demand forecasting were filed years before artificial intelligence became a dominant business

Mamata Removed Evidence in Coal Scam Case against I-PAC Official: ED

The ED also accused Banerjee of subsequently proceeding to the I-PAC office in Salt Lake, from where she, her aides, and the state police forcibl

JPMorgan To Replace Goldman As Apple Card Issuer

Another win for CEO Jamie Dimon, who lead the bank as a dominant force in retail and investment banking.

6 factors that affect how fast your heart recovers after exertion

Heart rate recovery is a useful clue but not a verdict. Track how you feel, how quickly breathing settles and whether dizziness, chest discomfort

Mamata Benerjee took away key evidence during raids in coal scam case against I-PAC official: ED

ED said the actions of Mamata Banerjee and the Kolkata Police commissioner resulted in obstructions in the ongoing investigation and proceedings

Coal scam case: ED alleges Mamata Banerjee removed evidence during I-PAC raids in Kolkata

The ED claimed she and state police forcibly removed key documents and electronic devices, obstructing evidence-gathering.

Only actor with 3 films in Rs 1000 crore club: Not SRK or Prabhas

Hyderabad: While many Bollywood actors struggle to maintain their popularity, Sanjay Dutt remains a strong presence in Indian cinema. Despite his

Pakistan's Ex-Minister Accuses Islamabad Of Weaponising Courts To Silence Dissent

A former Pakistani minister has accused Islamabad of weaponising courts to silence dissent against the state.

Forcing woman to continue pregnancy violates bodily integrity, aggravates mental trauma: Delhi HC

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said the petitioner-wife could not be said to have committed an offence under Section 312 (causing miscarriage) of I

6 foods that can fluctuate your blood pressure quietly

Typhoid Case Surge In Gandhinagar: Human Rights Body Asks Gujarat Government For Ground Report

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Gujarat government within two weeks over media reports alleging a spurt

NYT Strands Answers January 8: Clues, spangram and hints revealed for Thursday puzzle #676

Strands is a daily word puzzle introduced by The New York Times and offered free to play online. Blending features of a traditional word search w