- newIND vs ENG: Tilak Varma on verge of an 'almost impossible' record
Tilak Varma may make history in the first T20I against England. The 22-year-old could achieve three consecutive centuries. The series is important for India. Key veterans have stepped away, so emerging players like Tilak Varma must deliver. India's bowling will be led by Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh. England's lineup includes Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
- 36 mins ago 22 Jan 25, 9:37am -
- newTrump administration directs federal DEI staff be placed on paid leave
The Trump administration has initiated steps to end affirmative action in federal contracting and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This directive includes placing DEI staff on paid leave, removing DEI content from websites, and canceling related training and contracts. The move aims to shift towards merit-based recruitment practices and dismantle existing federal diversity initiatives.
- 37 mins ago 22 Jan 25, 9:36am -
- newHow Flipkart co-founder’s startup Navi lost Rs 14cr to payment gateway fraud
Navi Technologies, co-founded by Sachin Bansal, was hit by a payment gateway fraud costing ₹14.26 crore in December 2024. Fraudsters manipulated transaction amounts through a third-party gateway, paying minimal amounts while the company incurred full charges. The breach was identified by Navi's vigilance team, prompting an ongoing investigation by Bengaluru's Whitefield Cyber Crime Police.
- 41 mins ago 22 Jan 25, 9:32am -
- newStock market today: Sensex over 300 points up; Nifty50 above 23,100
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,100, Nifty50 was near 23,100.
- 50 mins ago 22 Jan 25, 9:23am -
- newZoho CEO to IIT Madras prof who spoke of Gomutra benefits: Stay strong ...
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has publicly supported IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti amid backlash over his comments on cow urine's medicinal properties.
- 1 hour ago 22 Jan 25, 9:05am -
- newCan Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America?
US President Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, though other countries, including Mexico, are not obligated to adopt this change. The International Hydrographic Organization standardizes maritime names, highlighting historical naming disputes, such as the Rio Grande versus Rio Bravo, and the Persian Gulf versus Arabian Gulf.
- 2 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 8:32am -
- new'I might still play cricket': AB de Villiers
Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers hinted at a potential comeback, inspired by his kids. He retired in 2021 but is considering playing casual cricket for fun, not wanting the pressure of professional leagues. Known for innovative play, de Villiers was a key player for RCB in IPL and still admired figures like Imran Tahir.
- 2 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 8:26am -
- newSurya, Bumrah, Pant added to NADA's testing pool for 2025
The National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has expanded its anti-doping programme to include more elite cricketers in 2025. Notable names like Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill are added to the 'Registered Testing Pool' (RTP). Nada's dope control officers will collect urine samples during upcoming matches, ensuring cricketers' compliance with anti-doping regulations.
- 2 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 8:11am -
- newChampions Trophy: India doesn't want Pakistan's name on its jerseys
The BCCI has sparked a new controversy over the Champions Trophy by requesting their players not wear jerseys with Pakistan's name and skipping captain Rohit Sharma's travel to Pakistan. The PCB is upset, and this has led to further friction between BCCI and PCB, with matches being hosted in the UAE and Pakistan.
- 2 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 8:03am -
- newBefore targeting Saif Ali Khan, attacker tried to sneak into SRK's Mannat
Bangladeshi national Shariful, driven by poverty, was arrested for breaking into actor Saif Ali Khan's Bandra home and stabbing him. Shariful, a Shah Rukh Khan fan, crossed into India illegally and lived on the streets before taking up odd jobs. He carried out the attack unplanned, ultimately caught by police tracking his e-wallet payments.
- 2 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 8:02am -
- new'Not just engineers': Trump says he wants competent people coming into US
US President Donald Trump expressed support for the H-1B visa program during a White House news conference, emphasizing the importance of bringing competent individuals into the country. He highlighted the demand for skilled professionals in various sectors, including technology.
- 2 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 7:49am -
- newLA wildfire-relief concert features Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry and more
The FireAid 2025 concert unites 28 top artists including Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, and more, to raise funds for the Los Angeles wildfires that have destroyed over 14,000 structures and displaced thousands. For those unable to attend in person, FireAid will be streamed live on platforms like Apple Music, YouTube, and Netflix, ensuring global accessibility.
- 3 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 7:39am -
- new'Force for global good': Jaishankar attends first Quad meet under Trump 2.0
External affairs minister S Jaishankar attended the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Washington DC, where discussions focused on ensuring a free, open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The ministers emphasized rule of law, democratic values, and regional security, and planned for regular meetings leading up to the summit in India.
- 3 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 7:34am -
- newNo liquor for Delhiites from Feb 3-5, February 8 due to assembly poll
The Delhi government mandates a ban on liquor sales and services from February 3 to 5 and on February 8 due to Assembly election activities. All liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs, and other establishments will refrain from selling or serving alcohol during these periods as specified under the Excise Rules-2010.
- 3 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 7:28am -
- new'Good to see him back': Suryakumar Yadav on return of Mohammed Shami
India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is excited about Mohammed Shami's return to the squad as an experienced pacer. After recovering from an ankle surgery, Shami made a remarkable comeback in domestic tournaments and now aims to lead the pace attack in the T20I series against England in Bumrah's absence.
- 3 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 7:03am -
- new'Murderers don't even go...': Trump defends pardons for Capitol rioters
President Donald Trump pardoned and commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6 Capitol incident, including those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers. He described their sentences as excessive and dismissed pending indictments, citing harsh treatment and unjust imprisonment.
- 3 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 6:52am -
- new'Should give him some time': Ganguly backs Gautam Gambhir
CAB president Snehasish Ganguly backed head coach Gautam Gambhir amid India's cricket struggles, urging for more time. Despite the team’s poor performance, including losses to Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ganguly highlighted Gambhir's past success with KKR. Ganguly also expressed excitement over Mohammed Shami's anticipated return against England.
- 4 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 6:38am -
- newBishop pleads with Trump to 'find compassion' for LGBTQ, immigrants
In her plea to President Trump during his inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde urged him to show compassion towards gay, lesbian, transgender children, and immigrants. Trump reacted dismissively to the service, which highlighted the fears faced by LGBTQ and immigrant communities under his administration's policies. Budde's bold address garnered both praise and criticism.
- 4 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 6:03am -
- new'Emergency' box office day 5: Film beats 'Azaad', ‘Game Changer’
Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency', which hit theatres on January 17, depicts the 1957 Indian emergency period. Despite initial strong weekend earnings of Rs. 10.35 crore, the box office saw a significant fall during weekdays, with Monday and Tuesday collections at Rs. 1.05 crore and Rs. 1.07 crore respectively. The film faces business loss due to an ongoing ban in Punjab.
- 4 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 5:57am -
- new18 Democratic states sue to stop Trump's birthright citizenship order
Attorneys general from 18 Democratic-led states, joined by San Francisco and Washington, DC, have sued to block President Trump's executive order that refuses citizenship for US-born children of unauthorized immigrants. Filed in Massachusetts federal court, the suit challenges Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship, with officials arguing it exceeds presidential authority.
- 5 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 5:02am -
- newBaby in distress midair dies after international flight lands
- 5 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 4:49am -
- new'Can't say' in 56 of 104 queries': Sanjay Roy's response in RG Kar probe
Sanjay Roy's admission of being in the CCTV footage was crucial in his conviction for the rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Despite denying many questions, his presence at the crime scene was established. Roy's defense claims were dismissed by the judge, leading to his life imprisonment sentence.
- 6 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 4:41am -
- newWest Bengal goes to HC seeking death for Roy; doctor's kin, CBI may too
Bengal government and the victim's parents have appealed the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case verdict in Calcutta High Court, questioning the leniency of the sentence given to convict Sanjay Roy. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee voiced her shock, expressing concerns about the convict potentially being released early despite committing such a grave crime.
- 6 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 4:28am -
- newRoy did it, no gang-rape: RG Kar verdict debunks several theories
Judge Anirban Das sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a resident doctor. Key allegations such as gang rape, another woman's involvement, and claims of coerced confession were debunked. Evidence indicated Roy acted alone, with the cause of death confirmed as manual strangulation and smothering. The autopsy corroborated no gang-related assault.
- 6 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 4:23am -
- newSupreme Court explores ad hoc judges for criminal appeal backlog
The Supreme Court has advised the appointment of ad hoc judges under Article 224A of the Constitution to High Courts to address the backlog of criminal appeal cases. This measure is vital due to prolonged delays in hearings, with fresh appeals in Allahabad HC taking an average of 35 years.
- 6 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:57am -
- newNo confirmation of participation of Indians in Russian forces: Ukraine
Indian citizen Binil TB from Kerala died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukraine has no confirmation of Indian fighters for Russia. Kyiv claims nations like North Korea and Cuba have been duped into supporting Russia's war. India is urged to assist in returning Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russia. 12 Indians have died, and 16 remain unaccounted for.
- 6 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:47am -
- newSC upholds HC’s order to junk FIR against BJP MPs in Deoghar case
The Supreme Court dismissed Jharkhand's plea and upheld the High Court's quashing of an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari, regarding the 2022 Deoghar airport incident. The MPs allegedly coerced Air Traffic Control to approve their delayed chartered flight's takeoff. The court directed Jharkhand to forward collected evidence to the authorised officer for further action.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:34am -
- newCentre deliberately not filing Places of Worship Act reply: Idgah panel
The Shahi Masjid Idgah committee has asked the Supreme Court to close the Centre’s right to file a reply in petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The committee claims the Centre is intentionally delaying the hearing by not submitting its affidavit. The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing date for February 17.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:31am -
- newDon't comment on national affairs: AMU to Afghanistan, Iraq & Iran students
Aligarh Muslim University has introduced guidelines for students from Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan, preventing them from commenting on social media about national or international issues. They must seek permission before leaving the city and keep the administration informed of their movements. Disciplinary actions will be taken for violations, following recent protests over objectionable comments by Bangladeshi students.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:25am -
- newUttarakhand cabinet nod on UCC manual doesn’t violate poll code: CM Dhami
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has dismissed Congress's allegations that the approval of Uniform Civil Code rules violates the model code of conduct amid local body polls. Dhami emphasized their commitment to the UCC, which had been a manifesto promise. He asserted the code's importance in preserving the state's culture and demographics and criticized Congress for vote bank politics.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:25am -
- newJaishankar to hold talks with new US secretary of state after Quad meet
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to have his first bilateral meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington. The meeting will occur after the QUAD ministerial at the State Department headquarters. This is part of Jaishankar's visit for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:20am -
- new'Vindicated': India on neutral expert’s ruling on Indus treaty
India welcomes the World Bank-appointed neutral expert's ruling, asserting that differences over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects fall within his competence under the Indus Waters Treaty. India maintains that it does not recognize the parallel Court of Arbitration initiated by Pakistan and emphasizes its commitment to preserving the treaty's integrity.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:04am -
- newNGOs warned of penal action if funds received without FCRA certificate
The Indian home ministry has issued a warning to NGOs regarding penal action for receiving or using foreign contributions (FCs) after their FCRA certification is cancelled or expired. NGOs must be registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and renew their certification six months before expiry to avoid violating FCRA regulations and facing penalties.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 3:03am -
- new20 illegal Bangladeshis held in Mumbai since arrest of Saif's attacker
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 2:57am -
- newAiling mom & poverty led Saif Ali Khan's attacker to India, crime: Cops
Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, broke into actor Saif Ali Khan’s home and stabbed him due to financial desperation. After losing his job, he planned a burglary in Bandra and Khar. Police tracked him down using his phone records and e-wallet payments. He was also a fan of Shah Rukh Khan.
- 7 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 2:54am -
- newCiting ‘success of PLI scheme’, BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi
BJP contrasted Rahul Gandhi's economic criticism by highlighting the Modi government's achievements, notably the PLI scheme's success in attracting investments and creating jobs. Amit Malviya cited India's rise as a global mobile manufacturing hub and the growth in telecom equipment production. He also mentioned improving rural household incomes and compared UPA and NDA regimes' inflation and wage growth.
- 8 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 2:25am -
- newNew World No. 8 Pragg becomes sole leader at Tata Steel Chess
India's Arjun Erigaisi faced his third defeat in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, while Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu leads the Masters with 3.5 points. Pentala Harikrishna secured a win, and Fabiano Caruana and Anish Giri drew their game. In the Challengers section, Vaishali Rameshbabu claimed victory. Miaoyi Lu shares the top spot after a draw.
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:14am -
- newTea for Rs 6, bhurji pav for Rs 60: How police tracked Saif Ali Khan's attacker
Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested for breaking into actor Saif Ali Khan's home and attacking him due to extreme poverty. Losing his job and needing money for his mother's medical treatment, Shariful resorted to crime. He entered India illegally, planned the burglary, and attacked Saif without realizing he was a famous actor.
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 12:59am -
- newNadella, Pichai lead as ‘most influential global Indians’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai were recognized as the most influential global Indians in the HSBC Hurun Global Indians List 2024. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, and Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja followed. The list also highlighted notable young leaders and emphasized the achievements of influential women leaders overseeing companies worth $436 billion.
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 12:59am -
- newInsurers want GST to continue on term plans
Life insurance companies are opposing the exemption of term insurance policies from GST, citing increased costs due to the loss of input tax credit. They propose maintaining a 12% GST rate to offset costs. The decision has been deferred, awaiting feedback from insurance regulator Irdai. Inconsistent implementation could lead to higher premiums and impact affordability for consumers.
- 10 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 12:36am -
- newHC orders ED to pay cost of Rs 1 lakh for abusing process of law
Bombay High Court fined the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rs 1 lakh for misusing legal proceedings by turning a civil dispute into a criminal case. The court mentioned that the ED acted with wrongful intent and imposed an equal fine on the complainant. It highlighted that the dispute lacked elements of cheating and was fundamentally a civil matter.
- 10 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 12:08am -
- newDense fog disrupts trains, flights services in Delhi, AQI declines to ‘poor’
Dense fog in Delhi on Wednesday morning caused significant delays in both train and flight services. Nine trains, including Brahmaputra Mail and Poorva Express, were affected. Fog also covered parts of North India. Delhi's air quality remained poor with an AQI of 262. Temporary shelters were set up for the homeless as cold weather continues.
- 10 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 11:54pm -
- newDelhi court orders seizure of 2 ‘offensive’ MF Husain paintings
A Delhi court has ordered the seizure of two paintings by the late artist M F Husain, displayed at Delhi Art Gallery, as they were deemed offensive to Hindu deities. The court directed the investigating officer to seize the paintings and file a report. Evidence, including CCTV footage, has been preserved.
- 11 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 11:35pm -
- newBJP anti-poor & anti-Constitution, claims Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Priyanka Gandhi led a rally in Belagavi, criticizing the BJP and RSS for allegedly insulting the Constitution and its architect B.R. Ambedkar. She accused the Centre of anti-Constitutional and anti-poor policies, referencing Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condemned BJP for creating divisions and troubling Dalits and backward communities.
- 12 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 10:14pm -
- newTrump bans birthright citizenship: Impact on H-1B visa holders' kid's education
US President Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, effective January 2025, impacting children born to legal immigrants on temporary visas. This significant change challenges a long-standing principle, potentially disrupting the futures of many and posing grave implications for US higher education and immigrant communities.
- 12 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 9:45pm -
- ChatGPT maker OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: My kid is never gonna grow up being smarter than...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman envisions a future where AI surpasses human intelligence, emphasizing that human skills will still hold value in different ways. He highlights the importance of humans collaborating with AI, which has proven more efficient. OpenAI is advancing with new features like ChatGPT 'Tasks' and the upcoming 'Operator' for complex projects.
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 5:46pm -