Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS claim ink is removable using Dettol, sanitiser; alleges entire administration is working for the ruling party... [Read More]
16 January,2026 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSThe voter was carrying his mobile phone and work laptop and expected that a digital identity document stored on the government-backed DigiLocker app would be accepted as valid proof for voting... [Read More]
15 January,2026 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSMock voting is a preparatory process in which control units are connected to ballot units and two test votes are cast on each ballot unit in the presence of polling officials assigned to the respective booths... [Read More]
15 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSEVM movement, mock polls will mark hours leading to civic election; BMC officials, staff brace themselves for mammoth endeavour... [Read More]
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13 January,2026 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSThe Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, held at the sacred Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati—is one of India’s largest religious pilgrimages. Each year, it draws sadhus who represent centuries-old traditions of renunciation and spiritual discipline to the holy banks of the Sangam. Alongside ash-covered ascetics sitting in silent meditation, the Mela also presents striking modern contrasts. Some sadhus now arrive in luxury cars, accompanied by followers and supported by contemporary comforts, reflecting the changing face of an ancient spiritual gathering. PICS/PTI... [Read More]
15 January,2026 09:19 PM ISTAfter the conclusion of voting for the BMC Election 2026, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at the Jambori Maidan voting centre were securely sealed by election officials. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
15 January,2026 06:50 PM ISTBollywood star Rani Mukerji completed 30 successful years in the entertainment industry, on the 12th of January. On the special occasion, she shared a long note stating how she never planned to enter the industry, and still feels like a newcomer with every project. As the diva basks in happiness of her successful career, let`s have a look at some lesser known facts about her... [Read More]
15 January,2026 03:36 PM ISTIn the second ODI match against New Zealand, Team India posted a total of 284 runs at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
14 January,2026 05:33 PM ISTElection officials carry electronic voting machines (EVMs) for distribution ahead of BMC Election 2026 at Dr Antonio D’Silva School in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Mumbai civic body polls will be held on Thursday. PICS/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:19 PM ISTElectronic Voting Machines (EVMs) distributed from strong room to election officials in Sion, Mumbai, ahead of the BMC Election 2026 on Wednesday. (PICS/ SHADAB KHAN, ASHISH RAJE).... [Read More]
14 January,2026 02:31 PM ISTSivakarthikeyan`s Parasakthi hit theatres on January 10. The film, directed by Sudha Kongara also stars Sreeleea and Ravi Mohan. You can watch these 12 films to familiarise yourself with Sivakarthikeyan`s movies... [Read More]
10 January,2026 08:07 PM ISTA US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in south Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation, an incident that drew sharply conflicting accounts from federal authorities and local officials and ignited a political dispute over the Trump administration`s enforcement tactics. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
08 January,2026 09:17 AM ISTMinnesota and Illinois have launched major legal challenges against federal immigration enforcement, invoking the 10th Amendment in an effort to block or limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within their borders. State officials argue that the surge of ICE and Border Patrol agents represents federal overreach that interferes with state sovereignty, public safety, and local governance. The lawsuits claim aggressive enforcement actions have disrupted schools, businesses, tourism, and essential public services, while spreading fear across immigrant communities.... [Read More]
15 January,2026 11:25 PM ISTA political and legal firestorm has erupted in Washington as Senator Mark Kelly files a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging retaliation by the Pentagon following a video message that criticized the Trump administration and reaffirmed service members’ right to refuse unlawful military orders. The lawsuit claims that Kelly was threatened with formal censure and a downgrade of his retirement rank, a move that could result in reduced pay and benefits, after the video triggered backlash from both the White House and senior Pentagon leadership. Kelly argues the proposed actions violate free speech protections and due process under military law, and were initiated outside established military procedures. WATCH ... [Read More]
14 January,2026 01:25 AM ISTChina has reported a sharp surge in its trade surplus, reaching a record nearly $1.2 trillion, even as exports to the United States declined under President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs. Official data shows Chinese exports rose 5.5 percent last year to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained largely flat. The result pushed China’s trade surplus well beyond previous records, highlighting how exporters shifted away from the US market.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:29 PM ISTThe US Defense Department has confirmed that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok will begin operating inside the Pentagon network later this month, joining Google’s generative AI tools as part of a major military technology shift. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon plans to feed large volumes of military and intelligence data into AI systems to speed up analysis, decision-making, and battlefield readiness. The move signals a far more aggressive approach to artificial intelligence than previous administrations. ... [Read More]
13 January,2026 12:54 AM ISTUkraine has launched a targeted overnight drone assault on Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, striking Lukoil-owned energy infrastructure in a move that signals a widening of the battlefield far beyond the traditional frontlines of the war. The Ukrainian military confirmed direct hits on the offshore platforms, though a full damage assessment remains underway. Drone footage released by Kyiv shows precision strikes on critical energy assets, while operational details remain limited due to security concerns. If confirmed, the attack would represent one of Ukraine’s boldest strikes against Russia’s energy sector, a pillar of Moscow’s war economy. WATCH ... [Read More]
12 January,2026 10:26 PM ISTPost the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, tensions have escalated across the United States. The incident triggered protests in Minnesota and other major cities, intensifying debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. At a White House briefing, Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer’s actions, saying the shooting was an act of self-defense and blaming left-wing groups, Democratic leaders, and sections of the media for creating a hostile environment toward federal law enforcement. He said he was not concerned about prejudging the investigation, arguing that the facts were already clear.... [Read More]
09 January,2026 03:52 PM ISTA devastating New Year’s Eve fire at a luxury nightclub in the Swiss Alps left 40 people dead and more than 100 injured, many with catastrophic burns. The tragedy unfolded at Crans-Montana, where a packed celebration turned into a deadly inferno within minutes. Investigators allege the bar’s manager fled the scene carrying the cash register as flames spread through the venue. Club owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti, who have run the nightclub since 2015, are now under investigation for manslaughter and serious bodily harm.... [Read More]
08 January,2026 07:21 PM ISTHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has come under intense scrutiny after defending an ICE officer who fatally shot a woman during a tense federal operation in south Minneapolis. The shooting occurred amid protests and a heavy federal law enforcement presence, just blocks from where George Floyd was killed in 2020. Noem labelled the incident an act of “domestic terrorism,” claiming the woman attempted to run over an ICE officer. ... [Read More]
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