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New Zealand reached 119 for 3 after 25 overs against India in the decisive third and final ODI at Indore. Daryl Mitchell anchored the innings with a solid 63, while Glenn Phillips supported him on 20. Earlier, Will Young scored 30, but Devon Conway and Nicholls departed cheaply. For India, Harshit Rana impressed with two […]
An encounter erupted in a forested area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, during a cordon-and-search operation on Sunday. Terrorists opened fire on security forces, triggering retaliation and a wider cordon with reinforcements rushed in. Sources say Jaish-e-Mohammed militants are trapped, though official confirmation on numbers and identities is awaited as operations continue.
Halfway through WPL 2026, 11 of the 22 matches have been completed, all hosted in Navi Mumbai. The remaining fixtures, including the eliminator and final, will be played in Vadodara starting tomorrow. RCB lead the table unbeaten with four wins. The eliminator is on February 3 and the final on February 5, with no matches […]
After backlash over remarks calling Bollywood possibly communal, AR Rahman issued a video statement reaffirming gratitude to India. Calling the country his home and inspiration, he said his intent was misunderstood and his music aims to unite cultures. Rahman cited projects celebrating diversity and shared footage of Maa Tujhe Salaam to underline commitment to unity.
The Election Commission of India has set a target of seven lakh hearings daily across 6,500 centres in West Bengal to finish claims and objections to the draft voters’ list by February 7. Final rolls will be published February 14. Unmapped and logical discrepancy cases are being heard with two-stage verification before upcoming Assembly elections […]
AP CM Chandrababu recalled that late Sr. NTR not only promised a pucca house for every poor citizen but also made it a reality. Continuing this vision, the NDA-TDP govt has revealed plans to construct homes for all, allocating 3 cents in rural areas and 2 cents in urban areas. Also, 5 lakh new houses […]
Vir Das reconnected with Aamir Khan after a decade to seek support for his directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos. Aamir backed the film, refining its script before shooting and appearing in a wild extended cameo. Vir called directing Aamir a joy, praising his improvisation, presence, and commitment to comedy, following years of silence after […]
Basara Temple in Nirmal District, Telangana, saw a huge turnout of devotees on Mauni Amavasya. Pilgrims queued up for darshan of Goddess Saraswati after taking a sacred dip in the Godavari River and offering special prayers at Shiva temple. Devotees observe fasts and donate charity on this auspicious day, believing it brings health and spiritual […]
RCB Women maintained their top spot in the WPL points table after defeating Delhi Capitals. This marked RCB’s 4th consecutive win, strengthening their lead with four victories. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants follow closely in 2nd and 3rd positions, while UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals lag at the bottom. The league intensifies as teams vie […]
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 22 hours. On Saturday, 83,576 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 31,173 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.07 crore on the same day, Jan 17th.
YouTube has revised its monetisation policies for content addressing sensitive topics. Videos discussing or dramatizing issues such as domestic abuse, suicide, abortion, and adult sexual abuse can now earn full monetisation. However, content related to child abuse or eating disorders will continue to be restricted from monetisation to protect viewers.
Historian Ramchandra Morwanchikar passed away at 88 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, after a long illness. He led the History Department at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and served as tourism director. Author of 16 books and nearly 200 research papers, including Pratisthan te Paithan, his last rites were held at Pratap Nagar crematorium.
Saurashtra won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Vidarbha team. Vidarbha, who finished as runners-up last year, is hoping to win its first title this time. However, Saurashtra, who have already won the trophy twice, is all set to emerge victorious once again.
BSNL announced a new Spark Fiber plan giving 3,300GB at 50Mbps for Rs 399/month, with unlimited voice calls. From month 13, the price rises to Rs 449. Customers can activate via WhatsApp. BSNL also increased daily data on select mobile recharge plans until January 31, 2026, at no extra cost, continuing festive benefits.
Sri Panchami will be celebrated at Indrakiladri, Vijayawada, on January 23, marking Goddess Saraswati’s birthday. EO Seena Nayak announced that the Vedic Committee will adorn the Utsavamurthy on 6th floor of Mallikarjuna Mahamandapam alongside the original Durga and Saraswati idols. Special arrangements are being made to allow students free darshan.