The probe follows reports that Grok has been used to create deepfake images portraying women and girls in sexually explicit scenarios without their consent, content that has allegedly been used to harass individuals across the internet, including on the social media platform X
15 January,2026 10:18 AM IST | ANIOfficials refused to identify the astronaut who needed care last week and would not divulge the health concerns
15 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | APCosta Rica's national security chief Jorge Torres had told prosecutors Tuesday that a hitman allegedly received a payment to assassinate the president, but details of the case were not publicly revealed at the time
15 January,2026 09:52 AM IST | APWith no proper system in place, some residents dump waste at common points and later burn it once it accumulates, adding to air pollution
15 January,2026 07:19 AM IST | The EditorialSome Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world
15 January,2026 07:17 AM IST | AgenciesThe Indian batting legend’s reputation of touching people’s lives and lifting spirits just got bigger, with him organising a cricket bat-shaped guitar for star women’s cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues last week
15 January,2026 07:16 AM IST | Clayton MurzelloHead of Venezuela’s national assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said last week that a “significant number” of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the country would be released as a gesture to “seek peace” following the military operation that deposed Maduro
15 January,2026 07:14 AM IST | AgenciesIndependent counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, describing his decree as “anti-state activities” and “a self-coup”
15 January,2026 07:10 AM IST | AgenciesIn a previous advisory issued on January 5, the MEA had urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. It had also asked Indian citizens and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) residing in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid visiting areas of protests
15 January,2026 07:06 AM IST | AgenciesThe remains were recovered on the morning of December 20, 2020, from a shop in the Roza area where a fire had broken out the previous night
15 January,2026 07:02 AM IST | AgenciesSignalling an intent to rebuild strained ties, Gor said that no country is as essential as India to the United States, and asserted that both sides are actively engaged to firm up a trade deal
15 January,2026 06:58 AM IST | AgenciesFive new cases of diarrhoea, linked to drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, the country's cleanest city, were found on Tuesday, a Madhya Pradesh health department official said
15 January,2026 06:55 AM IST | AgenciesMore than 5000 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region over the past five years, with 1,129 cases recorded in 2025 alone, the highest so far. Beed district reported the maximum deaths, with unseasonal rainfall and floods cited as key factors
14 January,2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe victim, Shivaji Bhalerao, whose wife Sarika Bhalerao is contesting the January 15 civic election on a Congress ticket, was seated outside his home in Ward No. 1 when six assailants arrived on motorcycles and assaulted him, a police official said
14 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentTwo nurses from Barasat, North 24 Parganas, who tested positive for the Nipah virus are in a coma and in extremely critical condition. Authorities have intensified contact tracing, screening, and containment measures, with central and state health teams deployed to prevent further spread
14 January,2026 01:29 PM IST | Kolkata | IANSOver nine lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday ahead of Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh Mela. Authorities expect the turnout to rise to 1–1.5 crore by evening, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place
14 January,2026 12:48 PM IST | Prayagraj | PTIEight flights were cancelled and ten delayed at Chennai Airport on Wednesday due to precautionary measures taken ahead of possible smoke haze and fog during Bhogi celebrations. Airlines had informed passengers in advance, preventing major inconvenience
14 January,2026 12:33 PM IST | Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi on January 15. The event will bring together parliamentary leaders from across Commonwealth nations to discuss key democratic and legislative issues
14 January,2026 12:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, describing the harvest festival as a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions. In a special letter, he highlighted Pongal’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, farmers, and the dignity of labour, while praising its role in strengthening family bonds
14 January,2026 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, highlighting their shared message of hope, gratitude and the importance of farmers, while celebrating India’s cultural diversity and traditions linked to the harvest season
14 January,2026 11:14 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIA fire broke out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad’s residence in New Delhi on Wednesday morning. Delhi Fire Department officials brought the blaze under control with three fire engines and a forensics team. No damage has been reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined
14 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
A 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
Human rights activists has also appealed for international support to stop Erfan Soltani’s execution. He has been unable to seek legal counsel to defend himself. The 26-year-old has been charged with “waging war against God”, an offence punishable by death in Iran
14 January,2026 07:39 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentUS President Donald Trump warned Iran of “very strong action” if authorities execute protesters amid ongoing anti-government unrest. He stressed that mass killings would not be tolerated and compared the situation to past US actions overseas
Meanwhile, an official at Gaza’s Health Ministry, which maintains casualty records, reported a higher toll of 165 children killed during the ceasefire, out of a total of 442 fatalities. In November, authorities in Gaza said more than 70,000 people had been killed since 2023
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
The initiative was conducted by the municipal corporation’s SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) team. A large number of senior citizens, including elderly women, took part enthusiastically in the drive
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