There is a case to be made that films like ‘Dhurandhar’ are better than ‘Citizen Kane’, ‘The Godfather’, and ‘Seven Samurai’
19 January,2026 07:26 AM IST | Lindsay PereiraBMC corporators, pay attention to our roads, especially sidewalks that need repairs, work and paint at junctures. Agencies come together to see if a little slope on pavements can make walking easier for senior citizens who cannot climb those Everest-high pavements in several places
19 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | The EditorialVolodymyr Zelenskyy said Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions were targeted in an assault involving more than 200 drones
19 January,2026 07:07 AM IST | AgenciesThe C-Stars robots can operate in swarms and survive at sea for up to 100 days at a time; they are relatively cheap but smart enough to collect useful environmental data
19 January,2026 07:04 AM IST | AgenciesRescue officials said the victims died due to suffocation caused by dense smoke inside the building, and the injured, several of whom are reported to be in critical condition, were shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi
19 January,2026 06:58 AM IST | AgenciesTrump further denounced Khamenei personally, calling him “a sick man who should run his country properly and stop killing people,” and described Iran as “the worst place to live anywhere in the world because of poor leadership”
19 January,2026 06:55 AM IST | AgenciesThe ghat is among the oldest and most sacred cremation grounds in Hinduism. Reacting to the FIR against him, AAP’s Singh claimed the redevelopment work had caused destruction at Manikarnika Ghat
19 January,2026 06:48 AM IST | AgenciesThe deceased was identified as Yuvraj Mehta, a resident of Tata Eureka Park society in Sector 150. He was working as a software engineer with a reputed company in Gurugram and was returning home from work at the time of the incident, police said
19 January,2026 06:45 AM IST | AgenciesTwo persons died during treatment in hospital, another official said. In a post on X, Chief Minister Hemant Soren asked the Latehar deputy commissioner to provide appropriate medical facilities to the injured
19 January,2026 06:42 AM IST | AgenciesEarlier in September last year, an aircraft crashed in Central Papua province in Indonesia, killing all four aboard. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers
18 January,2026 10:23 PM IST | IANSUS President Trump's threats came as thousands of people protested in the capital of Greenland against his wish to acquire the mineral-rich island at the gateway to the Arctic
18 January,2026 10:12 PM IST | AFPUAE President's visit builds on the strong momentum generated by recent high-level exchanges, including the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in September 2024, an official statement said
18 January,2026 09:58 PM IST | IANSThe clinic has gained recognition beyond the Solapur region, with patients travelling from nearby areas across the Central Railway (CR) and South Western Railway (SWR) zones
18 January,2026 07:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAccording to officials, the police vehicle was carrying Suresh Kute and his wife Archana Kute, the main accused in the Dnyanradha Multi-State Cooperative Society scam
18 January,2026 05:54 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondentA security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra, due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow, the airline said in a statement
18 January,2026 05:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSchools, colleges and educational institutions on major Pune roads will remain closed on January 19, 2026, due to the Pune Grand Challenge Tour. Several city roads will be shut from 9 am to 6 pm for the Prologue Race, prompting the district administration to declare a holiday
18 January,2026 01:53 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalPrime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Assam, during which he will lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project and flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains. The Rs 6,950-crore highway project includes a 35-km elevated wildlife corridor through Kaziranga National Park to protect biodiversity
18 January,2026 11:59 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIJapanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi visited Rajghat during his India trip, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He also held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, reaffirming the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and exploring cooperation in areas such as AI, defence
18 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | New Delhi | ANISecurity has been stepped up at Prayagraj’s Sangam Ghat as lakhs of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. Despite dense fog, around 50 lakh pilgrims bathed at the Sangam between Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. Officials said extensive arrangements, including 3.5 km-long ghats, crowd control measures, traffic management
18 January,2026 11:12 AM IST | Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India] | ANIAmid escalating violence and uncertainty in Iran, Indian nationals, including students, have begun returning home on commercial flights. Emotional reunions were witnessed at Delhi airport as evacuees described tense conditions, internet shutdowns and isolation in cities like Tehran and Shiraz. The Indian Embassy in Tehran coordinated assistance
18 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA girl battling a serious illness was allowed to participate online in the Kerala School Arts Festival and secured an ‘A’ grade, marking a first in the event’s history. Speaking to reporters at the festival venue in Thrissur, Sivankutty said that the girl told him that she was moving closer to death and her wish was to take part in the festival
18 January,2026 07:39 AM IST | Kasaragod | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
MLK weekend travel has hit a major roadblock as a powerful winter weather system sweeps across the eastern half of the United States, disrupting both air and ground transportation. From the Great Lakes through the Northeast and into parts of the South, travellers are facing widespread delays, cancellations, and hazardous road conditions during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. According to FlightAware data, more than 3,200 U.S. flights have been delayed, while close to 95 flights were cancelled as snow, ice and strong winds impacted major travel hubs. Nearly 48 million people remain under active weather alerts, with conditions evolving rapidly across several states. WATCH
A US federal judge has ruled that Department of Homeland Security officers involved in immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota cannot detain or use tear gas against peaceful protesters. The order, issued by US District Judge Kate Menendez, stems from a case filed by six activists who have been monitoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement
18 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | Minneapolis | AgenciesThe death of Cuban immigrant Geraldo Lunas Campos at a Texas immigration detention facility has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts from authorities and witnesses. While US Immigration and Customs Enforcement initially reported his death without mentioning any altercation, the Department of Homeland Security later claimed Campos
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is set to become Virginia’s first female governor, marking a historic milestone for the state where only men have held the office since 1776. Her victory over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears also returns the governor’s seat to Democratic control
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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-
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18 January,2026 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher MarfatiaADVERTISEMENT
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