KL Rahul takes India to 284/7 after mid-overs slump
Rajkot: KL Rahul hit a combative 112 to lead India to a competitive 284 for seven in the second ODI against New Zealand on a slow pitch, Wednesday. Invited to bat, India were off to a confident start with Rohit...
Four injured in firecracker blast during Bhogi celebrations in Rayagada
Rayagada: Four people suffered burn injuries in a firecracker explosion in Odisha's Rayagada district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. The incident took place around 2 am in Rayaga town's Yedusahi, a settlement of Telugu-speaking people who were...
Odisha celebrates Makar Sankranti with holy dips, kite flying, community feasts
Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha Wednesday took holy dips in different water bodies on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Maji took a dip in the Baitarani River in his home district of Keonjhar and also offered prayers...
2nd ODI: Nitish comes in for India as NZ opt to bowl first; Lennox handed debut
Rajkot: India have brought in seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl in the second ODI in Rajkot at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Wednesday. India are leading the three-match series 1-0, after...
Odisha starts preparations for Puri Rath Yatra seven months in advance after last year’s stampede
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has started preparations for the Rath Yatra seven months in advance to ensure zero-error arrangements for the mega festival, which saw three deaths due to a stampede in 2025, officials said Wednesday. Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired...
Trump warns Iran of ‘very strong action’ if protesters hanged
Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of a “very strong action” if its authorities begin hanging protesters, escalating his rhetoric amid reports of widespread killings during anti-government unrest. Speaking in an exclusive interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Trump said he had not yet confirmed reports that Iran...
Read moreDetailsZubeen Garg was intoxicated, declined life jacket before drowning: Singapore court
Singapore: Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and had drowned off Lazarus Island after declining a life jacket last September, a coroner's court in Singapore was told Wednesday. Garg, 52, was at a yacht party September 19, 2025, when he died of drowning a day before he was slated to perform at the North East India Festival in Singapore. The singer initially wore a life jacket but removed it...
Read moreDetailsCalcutta HC disposes TMC plea after ED says no data seized in I-PAC raids
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court Wednesday disposed of the TMC's petition praying for protection of its data, saying the ED has informed that it has not seized anything from I-PAC director Pratik Jain's office and home during its raids last week. TMC had moved the court seeking an order for preservation of personal and political data that may have been seized by the ED during its raids on these two premises...
Read moreDetailsTalks with Rahul Gandhi private, Delhi visit January 16: Karnataka Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, whose private chat with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had created waves, Wednesday said he would not publicly discuss conversations held with leaders of his party. Shivakumar's statement came in response to questions from the media at the Vidhana Soudha premises on the meeting. "I am the Karnataka Pradesh Committee (KPCC) President, and Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok...
Read moreDetailsUS Ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Murmu
New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday, according to an official statement. Gor, 38, was sworn in as the US Ambassador to India in mid-November last year. The US Senate confirmed his appointment in October last year. He was serving as the White House personnel director when President Donald Trump named him the next US envoy...
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Zubeen Garg was intoxicated, declined life jacket before drowning: Singapore court
Singapore: Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and had drowned off Lazarus Island after declining a life jacket last September, a coroner's court in Singapore was told Wednesday. Garg, 52, was at a yacht party September 19, 2025, when he died of drowning a day before he was slated to perform at the North East...
Calcutta HC disposes TMC plea after ED says no data seized in I-PAC raids
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court Wednesday disposed of the TMC's petition praying for protection of its data, saying the ED has informed that it has not seized anything from I-PAC director Pratik Jain's office and home during its raids last week. TMC had moved the court seeking an order for preservation of personal and political data that...
KL Rahul takes India to 284/7 after mid-overs slump
Rajkot: KL Rahul hit a combative 112 to lead India to a competitive 284 for seven in the second ODI against New Zealand on a slow pitch, Wednesday. Invited to bat, India were off to a confident start with Rohit Sharma (24) and skipper Shubhman Gil (56) adding 70 runs for the first wicket but Kiwi spinners...
Four injured in firecracker blast during Bhogi celebrations in Rayagada
Rayagada: Four people suffered burn injuries in a firecracker explosion in Odisha's Rayagada district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. The incident took place around 2 am in Rayaga town's Yedusahi, a settlement of Telugu-speaking people who were celebrating 'Bhogi Podi' ahead of Makar Sankranti, they said. As part of the celebrations, a fire was...
Kerala Blasters confirm their participation in ISL 2026
New Delhi: Kerala Blasters FC have confirmed their participation in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026, scheduled to begin February 14, the club said Wednesday. The league was in limbo ever since the talks between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF broke down, and the two could not decide on the renewal of the Master Rights...
Democracy won’t run on Mamata’s terms, BJP says amid SIR row
New Delhi: The BJP Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and said that the democratic process of the country will not work according to the Trinamool Congress President but as per the Constitution. This came a day after Chief Minister Banerjee accused the...
Four terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Balochistan
Karachi: Pakistani security forces have killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the restive Balochistan province, the military has said. The operation was conducted in the Kalat district Monday, said the military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Security forces effectively engaged the terrorists' location, killing four of them after an "intense fire exchange", the...
Talks with Rahul Gandhi private, Delhi visit January 16: Karnataka Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, whose private chat with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had created waves, Wednesday said he would not publicly discuss conversations held with leaders of his party. Shivakumar's statement came in response to questions from the media at the Vidhana Soudha premises on the meeting. "I am the Karnataka Pradesh Committee...
Nivin Pauly’s thriller ‘Baby Girl’ to hit theatres January 23
Chennai: The makers of director Arun Varma's eagerly awaited thriller 'Baby Girl', featuring actor Nivin Pauly in the lead, Wednesday announced that the film would hit screens worldwide January 23 this year. Taking to his Instagram page, actor Nivin Pauly wrote, "Baby Girl Hits Cinemas Worldwide From Jan 23, 2026. @babygirlmovieofficial." It may be recalled that the...
Ameesha Patel’s 26-year journey draws praise from Kunal Goomer
Mumbai: Actress Ameesha Patel, who completed 26 years in the Hindi film industry today, on the 14th of January, was wished by her business partner and rumoured boyfriend Kunal Goomer. Kunal took to his social media account to congratulate Ameesha on her milestone achievement. Sharing a poster of Ameesha’s debut movie, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Kunal mentioned...

























































































