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Vance and Rubio congratulate Sergio Gor as new US envoy to India

Gor, 39, arrived in New Delhi on January 9 to take up his new role as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia

13 January,2026 08:40 AM IST | PTI
World News

US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine as Trump pushes peace

Europe's leaders condemned the attack using the Oreshnik as 'escalatory and unacceptable,' and US envoy Bruce was equally tough on Monday

13 January,2026 08:36 AM IST | AP
World News

Five severed human heads found hanging on beach in Ecuador

The police attributed the incident to a conflict between criminal groups. Drug-trafficking networks with links to transnational cartels are active in the area and have used fishermen and their small boats for their illicit activities, according to authorities

13 January,2026 08:30 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Donald Trump posts ‘acting president of Venezuela’ image, sparks online storm

The post consisted solely of an image that had ‘acting president of Venezuela’ written beneath his photo where he has a grim face

13 January,2026 08:26 AM IST | Agencies
World News

New viruses discovered in orcas and pilot whales in the Atlantic

Five of were found in short-finned pilot whales, while two came from orcas. The viruses represent new species, which the team named shofin circovirus and orcin circovirus

13 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Agencies
World News

‘Cosmic hamburger’ shows signs of planet formation, astronomers find

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a powerful array of 66 radio antennas located in northern Chile, the team discovered the first signs of planet formation in the dense gas layers of a system known as Gomez’s Hamburger (GoHam)

13 January,2026 08:19 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Malaysia and Indonesia block Elon Musk’s Grok AI over fake explicit images

The Grok chatbot, which is accessed through Musk’s social media platform X, has been criticised for generating manipulated images, including depictions of women in bikinis or sexually explicit poses, as well as images involving children

13 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Pro-government rallies held across Iran amid deadly protests

At least 544 people have been killed, and more than 10,681 individuals arrested and transferred to prisons amid protests in Iran during the unrest, according to the Human Rights News Agency

13 January,2026 08:14 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Himachal Pradesh fire kills 8-year-old boy in Solan’s Arki area

The deceased boy was identified as Bihar resident Priyansh. An enquiry has been ordered into the fire that sparked around 2.45 am on Sunday, Solan Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma said

13 January,2026 08:09 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

It’s time to practise what you preach

With the BMC elections scheduled for Thursday, our sutradhaars share their well-researched wishlist, hoping that elected corporators will finally walk the talk, and offer respite to troubled Bombaywallahs

13 January,2026 06:43 AM IST | Fiona Fernandez
Opinion

It is our duty to the help elderly cast their vote

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

13 January,2026 06:40 AM IST | The Editorial
India News

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS Delhi, condition stable

Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the cardiology department of AIIMS Delhi on Monday. Sources said his condition is stable. Dhankhar had resigned from the post in July 2025 citing health reasons

12 January,2026 11:48 PM IST | ANI
Air India receives first line-fit Boeing 787-9 in major milestone for airline

Air India receives first line-fit Boeing 787-9 in major milestone for airline

Air India marked a key milestone as its first line-fit, made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed at IGI Airport, Delhi. The widebody jet features custom-configured cabins and signals the airline’s push for a world-class flying experience

12 January,2026 11:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad residents see mega ‘noisy Sunday’ as campaigning peaks

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad residents see mega ‘noisy Sunday’ as campaigning peaks

With only two days left before the official end of campaigning on Tuesday, January 13, candidates and party leaders intensified their outreach through rallies, roadshows, bike rallies, and door-to-door meetings

12 January,2026 08:41 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission fails during third stage, 16 satellites lost

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission fails during third stage, 16 satellites lost

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, carrying 16 satellites including a foreign Earth Observation satellite, failed during the third stage. The rocket deviated from its flight path, resulting in the loss of all satellites. Chairman V Narayanan said a detailed analysis is underway

12 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | Andhra Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent
Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad voters unmoved by 'hypothetical' promises

Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad voters unmoved by 'hypothetical' promises

From long-pending infrastructure issues to a surge in “free service” announcements, voters across the cities are questioning the credibility, intent, and financial feasibility of the pledges being made in the last leg of campaigning

12 January,2026 03:43 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy unites India and Germany, says Chancellor Merz

Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy unites India and Germany, says Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings are more needed today than ever during his visit to Sabarmati Ashram with PM Modi. After the inauguration, both the leaders took a ride on the ground in an open vehicle and also tried their hands at flying kites

12 January,2026 02:59 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
PM Modi praises India-Germany cooperation in defence, trade and renewable energy

PM Modi praises India-Germany cooperation in defence, trade and renewable energy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India-Germany cooperation in defence and security reflects mutual trust, announcing new initiatives to deepen strategic ties. He mentioned that India and Germany share common priorities in the renewable energy sector

12 January,2026 02:59 PM IST | Gandhinagar | IANS
Air India flight diverted to Jaipur due to medical emergency

Air India flight diverted to Jaipur due to medical emergency

An Air India flight from Delhi to Vijayawada was diverted to Jaipur on Monday after an elderly passenger fell ill onboard. The source said an elderly passenger became unwell onboard the flight AI2517 following which the flight was diverted to Jaipur where the passenger was deboarded and taken to hospital

12 January,2026 02:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
‘Try cutting my legs’: Annamalai challenges Raj Thackeray after jibe

‘Try cutting my legs’: Annamalai challenges Raj Thackeray after jibe

Raj Thackeray had taken a sharp jibe at the BJP leader whom he mockingly referred to as 'rasmalai' and asked whether Annamalai has any standing to speak on Mumbai's issue, after the latter allegedly suggested that Mumbai is an "international city"

12 January,2026 02:10 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Quintessential Sherni: Congress leaders hail Priyanka Gandhi on her birthday

Quintessential Sherni: Congress leaders hail Priyanka Gandhi on her birthday

Congress leaders across the country extended birthday greetings to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, praising her courage, compassion and commitment to people’s issues. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said, "Wishing the dynamic and charismatic leader, AICC GS & Wayanad MP Smt

12 January,2026 01:29 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Meta urges Australia to reconsider under-16 social media ban

Meta urges Australia to reconsider under-16 social media ban

Australia introduced the legislation on December 10, 2025, requiring major social media platforms to prevent users aged under 16 from holding accounts. Companies that fail to take what the law describes as “reasonable steps” to enforce the ban face fines of up to 49.5 million dollars

12 January,2026 05:06 PM IST | mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Trump claims Iran seeks negotiations amid deadly crackdown on protests

US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington as activists reported at least 544 deaths in nationwide protests and tensions escalated. Iran had no immediate reaction to the news, which came after the foreign minister of Oman "long an interlocutor between Washington and Tehran" travelled toIran this weekend

12 January,2026 01:30 PM IST | Dubai | AP

Iran protest enters 15th day with rising death toll and mass arrests

At least 544 people have been killed and over 10,600 arrested as anti-government protests across Iran enter their 15th day, according to a human rights group. According to the latest data released by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Sunday, protests erupted at 585 locations across the country, spanning 186 cities in all 31 province

12 January,2026 10:51 AM IST | Tehran [Iran] | ANI
Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

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 correspondent

CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

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-

05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Freebies aren’t actually free

Freebies aren’t actually free

For parties that once professed to be opposed to concessions, short-term political gain is taking precedence over making Mumbai function better, as ‘revdis’ will only divert funds from core services

10 January,2026 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
08 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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