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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

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

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.

YSRCP Stages Protest at AP DGP Office over Dalit Activist's Murder

YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had accused TDP leaders of hitting party cadre Manda Salman with iron rods and killing him when he went to vis

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

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

Amandeep grabs the opportunity in Peillats absence

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

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

About Yumna Zaidis new Pak drama shot in Hyderabad, Karachi

Hyderabad: 2026 has kicked off on a strong note for the Pakistani entertainment industry, with several dramas already dominating Hindi- and Urdu-

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

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

Rupee ends 14 paise lower at 90.92 against U.S. dollar

Despite weak American currency and lower crude oil prices, selling pressure in domestic equities pushed the Indian currency downward, forex analy

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

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

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

Nearly 3,000 global leaders from business and government are gathering in Davos for the World Economic Forum. Discussions will cover economic dis

'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

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

Doctors and dancers decode the physics of movement and posture to prevent injuries

Understanding the body mechanics is emerging as a crucial tool for dancers and will change the way they train, perform and heal.

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

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

JioHotstar revamps subscription plans, starting at 79 per month

JioHotstar introduces flexible subscription plans starting at 79 monthly, enhancing access to premium content for new subscribers.

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

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

My Personality Is Intact, Says Rashmika Mandanna

It was something when it was narrated but went into changes at the time of release, she adds

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

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

Nitin Nabin Files Nomination, Set To Take Over As BJP Chief Tomorrow

The election for the BJP's next national president moved decisively towards closure on Monday with 37 sets of nomination papers being filed in fa

Victim, again

Sensex, Nifty succumb to selling pressure in blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank

Reliance Industries dropped 3.04%t after the company reported a flat net profit for the third quarter

Dalit associations seek inquiry into attacks on SCs living near Bhogapuram

Kashmiri Pandits mark Exodus Day; Farooq Abdullah casts doubt on their permanent return

Delhi HC Dismisses Sengar's Plea to Suspend Sentence in Murder Case

On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the ca

One dead, four wounded in Czech town hall shooting

Police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger; a motive for the shooting wasn't immediately clear

'Jail her or send her back to Somalia': Trump targets Ilhan Omar over Minnesota Somali fraud scandal

Jaishankar Flags Selective Targeting of India Over Ukraine

Jaishankar emphasized the importance of India-Poland relations, highlighting recent growth in bilateral trade and cooperation in various sectors,

UP Woman Allegedly Hangs Self Weeks After Marriage Over Dowry Harassment

A 20-year-old woman was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her husband's house in Dudahi town here, police said on Monday.

Bandla Ganesh To Take Up Padayatra Acknowledging His Admiration For Naidu

He said that he waited impatiently for Naidu's release and went to the Supreme Court whenever there was a court hearing

Kerala Man Kills Parents-In-Law, Critically Injures Son

An elderly couple was allegedly stabbed to death and their three-year-old grandson seriously injured by their son-in-law in this district on Mond

Jaishankar's blunt message to Poland: Don't help fuel terror infrastructure in our neighbourhood

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Jaishankar called for zero tolerance to

'Logical discrepancies' in Bengal SIR: Supreme Court directs ECI to publish all 1.25 crore names; TMC hails order