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Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan
US Commerce Secretary makes unscheduled visit to India after Trump tariffs ruling; meets Goyal for âproductiveâ lunch India-Israel ties have stood âtest of timeâ; will soon finalise FTA: PM Modi Varanasi high-speed rail corridor to end at Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan Kannada director kidnapped, assaulted with cricket stumps, hockey sticks; actor among 11 held
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PM Modi backs Gaza peace push in Israel Parliament address, vows zero terror tolerance
ISI plotted Gurdaspur copsâ killing, one suspect shot dead, another held: Punjab Police What India must do against Zimbabwe to boost their Net Run Rate in race for semi-final: Qualification math explained âWhy are you collecting the toll?â: Nitin Gadkari questions Delhiâs green tax on vehicles Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shuts third runway until May 25 for major rehab work, NOTAM issued
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PM Modi to begin Israel visit today. Defence, security, trade ties on agenda
After technical incident, Tejas likely to skip IAF's Vayu Shakti exercise Government blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content Ranchi air ambulance crash: Plane did not have black box, say officials
News Cricket Live ScoreHIGHLIGHTS Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 28 T20- Result, Scorecard
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The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup 2026 surprise package Zimbabwe by a massive 107-run margin in Mumbai on Monday
1. All seven people on board were feared dead as an air ambulance transporting a burn victim from Ranchi to New Delhi crashed in Jharkhandâs Chatra district on Monday night, in the latest safety crisis to hit Indiaâs aviation sector.
2. 'Any country that wants to play games...': Trump issues 'higher tariff' threat
3. Former British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, was arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Monday, a development that came after revelations over his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
4. The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup 2026 surp...
Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation
India, US postpone interim trade deal talks; March timeline likely to get hit amid Trump tariffs row India condemns Pak strikes on Afghanistan during Ramadan: âAttempt to externalise internal failuresâ Armed man shot dead at Trumpâs Mar-a-Lago resort, US Secret Service says BAFTA Awards 2026: India's Boong scripts history, clinches first-ever win in Best Children's and Family Film category
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At Impact Summit, PM Modi frames India as key player in AI ecosystem
Trump repeats claim of 'stopping' India-Pak war with new twist: '11 expensive jets shot down' 'When we team up, we deliver': Macron's take on France-India ties on Raj Shamani podcast Abhishek's hat-trick of ducks: India's unexpected hiccup highlights a deeper pattern House of the Dragon season 3 teaser: Rhaenyra returns with new dragons as more battles await
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The trailer of the upcoming Hindi film, The Kerala Story 2, has sparked divisive reactions hours after it was launched.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the opening ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday morning and will address the ceremony where 20 heads of the state are expected to be present.
The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), before which a 17-year-old boy appeared a day after he allegedly drove a speeding Mahindra Scorpio that killed 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Dwarka Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that India may scale back its purchases of Russian oil, saying Moscow sees no indication of a shift in New Delhiâs position and describing the trade as...
India pushes France for maximum local content in new Rafale fighter jets
India's merchandise imports from Russia drop 40% in Jan, crude oil worst-hit Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of five-day AI Impact Summit Australia knocked out after suffering their joint-worst T20 World Cup campaign; Zimbabwe join India in Super 8s Sidharth Malhotra's Father Sunil Malhotra Dies In Delhi, Actor Pays Tribute
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Day 2 of AI Impact Summit promises intense discussions around how AI is reshaping economies and societies.
1. Day 2 of AI Impact Summit promises intense discussions around how AI is reshaping economies and societies.
2. French President Emmanuel Macron began a threeday visit to India early on Tuesday, arriving in Mumbai around midnight for his fourth visit to the country since taking office in 2017.
3. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP) chairman, Tarique Rahman, the scion of Khaleda Zia, will take oath as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister on Tuesday.
4. Actor John Abraham recently opened up about his journey as an outsider in Bollywood, revealing that he has faced relentless criticism since the very beginning...
AI Impact Summit 2026 LIVE updates: PM Modi âimmensely proudâ of global event in Delhi; tech giants on guest list
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent India as Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh PM Trump Says His Board Of Peace Members Pledged $5 Billion For Gaza Pakistan have further humiliation stored after defeat vs India; Upset vs Namibia can knock them out of T20 World Cup Raveena Tandon said âsorryâ to Yami Gautam after watching Dhurandhar. Hereâs why
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Bangladesh election results live: Tarique Rahmanâs BNP claims victory
âHabitual liarâ, speaks 'falsehoodsâ: Piyush Goyal's morning jab at Rahul Gandhi
AAIB rejects report claiming pilot's âintentional actâ behind Air India crash: âSpeculative'
Abhishek Sharma suffers weight loss due to stomach infection, availability for Pakistan T20 World Cup match touch and go
'You have gone to jail becauseâŚ': Rajpal Yadav to remain in jail, HC adjourns bail hearing to Monday
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Bangladesh is conducting its first general election since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from office
Bangladesh is conducting its first general election since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from office. Canadian police on Wednesday named 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar as the suspect in a school shooting that left 8 people dead. The Delhi government has taken full responsibility for the recent death in Janakpuri, where a motorcyclist fell into a pit dug for civil works  Team India faced a minor injury concern during Wednesdayâs practice session before their group-stage match against Namibia when Ishan Kishan was struck painfully in the nets.  Actor Priyanka Chopra is set to return to Indian cinema after 2019 throu...
Illegal drug flow, cybersecurity: India,âCanada agree on security and law enforcement work plan
Watch TPUSA's full All American halftime show; Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert dazzle in Super Bowl performance After Ajit Pawar plane crash, Centre begins inspection of 400 âuncontrolledâ airstrips Nepal's fearless near-takedown of England raises an old question: How long can associate nations wait? Dangal won't stay India's highest-grossing film by 2027, says Dhurandhar 2, Varanasi marketer: Will definitely cross it
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Ghaziabad Sisters Had Social Media Account With Korean Names, Big Following
Ghaziabad Sisters Had Social Media Account With Korean Names, Big Following
Days after India and the US sealed a trade deal, Bangladesh is reportedly planning a similar move. India and the US are in the final stages of detailing their trade deal which is expected to be completed âvery soonâ to open up a new phase in bilateral ties, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday heaped praise on some trade deals finalized by India recently and said that the agreements will open a world of new opportunities for...
Ghaziabad Sisters Had Social Media Account With Korean Names, Big Following
Washington Post fires 300 employees, Shashi Tharoor's son among them Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif breaks silence on boycotting T20 World Cup clash against India: âWe are with Bangladeshâ No reason to believe Indian friends changed': Big Russia remark after Trump's oil claim on trade deal Will Forte in Epstein files: Mail seeking permission for SNL alum to spend â3 nights with Jessica' surfaces
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Indiaâs exports to get further boost: Sitharaman on U.S. tariff cut announcement
Indiaâs exports to get further boost: Sitharaman on U.S. tariff cut announcement
Jaishankar, Rubio âwelcomeâ India-US trade deal, hold talks on critical minerals in Washington
An Iranian drone approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea was shot down by an United States Navy fighter jet on Tuesday, US Central Command said.
It has been over a month since a 27-year-old software engineer drowned after his car fell into an unsecured water-filled excavation pit in Noida's Sector 150 area.Â
'Dhurandhar' continues to break box-office records. On the day the teaser of the second part of...
PCBâICC backchannel talks on as England, Australia fume over Pakistanâs India boycott
India tariffs at 18% now: US trade deal sealed after a year of talks
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered a case into the alleged murder of the receptionist of Uttarakhand's Vanantara Resort, Ankita Bhandari in 2022.Â
PCBâICC backchannel talks on as England, Australia fume over Pakistanâs India boycott
Singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson has announced that her show, âThe Kelly Clarkson Show,â is set to end after its seventh season.
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Public capital expenditure was raised sharply to âš12.2 lakh crore
Budget 2026 charts growth-first roadmap
Aid to Bangladesh cut; Chabahar dropped from Budget
Pakistan to skip India clash at T20 World Cup
Four arrested after firing outside Rohit Shettyâs home
India rejects Pak allegations over Balochistan attack
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Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week
After Ajit Pawar's death, calls grow in NCP for wife Sunetra Pawar to take charge of party
Economic Survey calls for social media age limit: How this will this tackle digital addiction
What's wrong with Virat Kohli's Instagram? Puzzled fans flood Anushka Sharma's comments; âCheeku kaha gaya?â
After a successful run at the box office, where it broke several records, the Ranveer Singh-led film Dhurandhar has now moved to an online release on Netflix. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, is available to watch on the platform from today, January 30.
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IMD sees heavy rain, snow in north India Sun on fresh western disturbance
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Sharad Pawar sees no conspiracy in Ajit's death, 'don't bring politics into it' âWill respond like never beforeâ: Facing US threats, Iran fires back with strongest warning yet Border 2 box office collection day 6: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh film earns over âš210 crore IND vs NZ: Suryakumar Reveals What Went Wrong for India in Vizag
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India and EU Finalise Landmark Free Trade Deal
Rain reduces Delhi temperature by over 6°C, but fails to clean city's air
WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically
'BCCI will remove Gautam Gambhir if India doesn't win T20 World Cup': Head coach handed ultimate challenge
Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing...
Read more at: https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2026/01/27/arijit-singh-retires-from-playback-singing-leaves-fans-in-shock.html
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India-EU partnership signals pushback against protectionism
Republic Day blends heritage and hard power
India-EU partnership signals pushback against protectionism
US criticises India-EU trade move
Actor Nadeem Khan arrested in rape case
Pakistan may pull out of T20 World Cup: report
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Bhairav battalion, Suryastra rocket launcher system among firsts at Republic Day 2026 parade
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal Alex Pretti shooting row: Trump willing to withdraw ICE from Minneapolis; responds to Epstein claims in 4 points Abhishek slams India's second-fastest T20I half-century 'Beyond my wildest dreams': R Madhavan calls his Padma Shri win 'not just an award but a responsibility'
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India absent as Donald Trump in Davos unveils âBoard of Peaceâ for Gaza
India absent as Donald Trump in Davos unveils âBoard of Peaceâ for Gaza Was citizenship on your mind when SIR started? Supreme Court asks poll body Brazil President to visit India soon: Modi after speaking to Lula amid US tariff tension Pakistan accused of instigating Bangladesh ânot to participate in T20 World Cupâ: âThey just want to bring India down Border 2 advance booking: Sunny Deol film sells 4 lakh tickets to beat Dhurandhar, but no match for Gadar 2
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Trump calls PM Modi âfantastic leaderâ at Davos, says âgood dealâ on cards for India-US
EU parliament suspends trade deal with US over Trump's Greenland demand Boeing 787 had technical faults long before Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad: US safety group BCB âhoping for miracle from ICCâ following denial of T20 World Cup venue demand: âIndia is not secure for usâ Sanjay Leela Bhansali to represent Indian cinema at Republic Day parade 2026 in a first ever: Report
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India has chosen to classify Bangladesh as a ânon-familyâ posting for its diplomats due to security concerns
US President Donald Trump marked one year of his second term on Tuesday by holding a press briefing that ran for nearly two hours. India has chosen to classify Bangladesh as a ânon-familyâ posting for its diplomats due to security concerns. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called on citizens and officials to be prepared for a âpossible military invasionâ as concerns grow over US President Donald Trumpâs threats to take over the territory. Jemimah Rodrigues and Lizelle Lee led Delhi Capitals to a much-needed seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Womenâs Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday. Actor...
BJP leader Nitin Nabin will be declared the new national president of the party on Tuesday
BJP leader Nitin Nabin will be declared the new national president of the party on Tuesday. India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday unveiled plans for finalising a strategic defence partnership and a 10-year agreement for the supply of 0.5 million tonnes of LNG per year, It has been over a day since the US formally invited India to join Donald Trump's Gaza 'board of peace', but there hasn't been any response to the invite yet. Right-arm pacer Harshit Rana's journey in Indian cricket over the past year has been remarkable. Amid online chatter over if US President Donald T...
India invited to sit on Trumpâs Board of Peace for Gaza
Man dies after car plunges into water-filled pit in Greater Noida; initial probe flags âfog, overspeedingâ Suspense builds over Mumbai Mayor's post; Shinde's corporators moved to hotel Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog persist 21 killed in âvery strangeâ crash of high-speed trains in Spain Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu box office collection day 7: Chiranjeevi film holds steady, crosses âš155 crore
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Thackeray versus Shinde: âFinal battleâ for Marathi manoos turns fierce in Marathi-dominated areas
Thackeray versus Shinde: âFinal battleâ for Marathi manoos turns fierce in Marathi-dominated areas India issues advisory for citizens in Israel amid regional tensions: âRemain vigilantâ January 15, 2026 - Trump meets with Machado at the White House ICC makes correction in Virat Kohliâs No.1 ranking after glaring error pointed out; only Viv Richards, Brian Lara ahead Emraan Hashmi says he was called 'one trick pony' by critics: 'I throw it back at them and say I can do a Shanghai too'
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US pauses visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh
US pauses visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh
Maharashtra to vote today in high-stakes poll across 29 Municipal Corporations
Trump claims killings of Iran protesters âstoppedâ as Tehran signals fast trials Shahid Kapoor on kids Misha and Zain growing up under spotlight: âWant them to stay as close to normalcyâÂ
Shubman Gill comes clean on middle-overs failure vs New Zealand: âBecomes very difficult even if we added 20 more runsâ
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Iran To Hang Anti-Khamenei Protester Today, Trump Warns Of "Very Strong Action"
Iran To Hang Anti-Khamenei Protester Today, Trump Warns Of "Very Strong Action" Changes little on ground: Gig workers as quick commerce platforms vow to drop 10-min delivery Cut-off percentile for NEET-PG 3rd counselling round â0â for reserved applicants Emraan Hashmi feels theatrical money-spinners 'dumb down' storytelling: 'Don't have experimentation there' | Interview Why Nitish Reddy fits Indiaâs Washington Sundar-shaped gap better despite Ayush Badoni buzz
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Australia captain Alyssa Healy on Tuesday announced that she will be retiring from international cricket
Amid the widespread protests in Iran, US president Donald Trump has warned of an additional 25 percent tariff on all of Tehran's trading partners. As the cold wave across North India intensifies, the IMD has warned of a further temperature dip. A cold wave warning remains in effect for Delhi, NCR and other parts of North India. Following his Gujarat visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will be allowing visa-free transit facility for Indian passport holders travelling through its airports. Prabhas' big release this year, the horror-comedy Raja Saab, hit theatres last Friday after much delay. The film, d...
Multiple Suspected Drone Intrusions Reported Near LoC, IB In J&K
Multiple Suspected Drone Intrusions Reported Near LoC, IB In J&K
Iran Ready To Expand Counter-Terrorism Cooperation With India: Ambassador Mohammad Fathali
Uproar after ânagar kirtanâ disrupted in New Zealand
Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley addresses speculation
over his sudden demise; says 'It was a natural death'
From selection debate to breakthrough man: Kaif, Irfan Pathan praise Harshit Rana amid Arshdeep Singh snub controversy
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Three Indian citizens are said to be aboard the Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by the US military on Wednesday which had a crew of 28 people.
Three Indian citizens are said to be aboard the Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by the US military on Wednesday which had a crew of 28 people. Student activist Sharjeel Imam on Thursday told a Delhi court that he had withdrawn from the protests against the CAA well before violence broke out in northeast Delhi in February 2020, arguing that several co-accused had asked him to step away The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted search operations at the office of the I-PAC, which does political consultancy for West Bengal ruling party TMC and also looks after its IT and media cell, apart f...
âForced into hotel room, threatened to ruin careerâ: National shooting coach accused of raping minor athlete
âForced into hotel room, threatened to ruin careerâ: National shooting coach accused of raping minor athlete Trump directs US withdrawal from 66 organisations, including UN Climate Convention Who was Renee Nicole Good? Minneapolis ICE shooting victim identified after new video emerges Veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil, passes away in Pune after brief illness Vijay starrer âJana Nayaganâ release postponed amid censor row: âCircumstances beyond our controlâ
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Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50m barrels of oil to US
Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50m barrels of oil to US Tension in Delhi's Turkman Gate after encroachment around mosque demolished in pre-dawn drive Siddaramaiah surpasses Devraj as longest-serving Kâtaka CM, says hope to complete 5-yr term Harbhajan Singh shoots BCCI warning against split coaching, demands patience for Gautam Gambhir: âNo need to do itâ Interview | Taapsee Pannu on her journey as an outsider: âNot here to be a clone of somebodyâ
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âDifferent footingâ: Why Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam were denied bail
âDifferent footingâ: Why Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam were denied bail Did Trump make a deal with Venezuelan officials for Maduro's âremovalâ? He responds Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro arraigned in U.S. court today; Trump threatens other nations âWe do not feel secureâ: BCB seeks relocation of Bangladeshâs T20 World Cup matches Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik feels Ranveer Singh deserved more recognition than Akshaye Khanna: âItâs unfairâ
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US President Donald Trump claimed that the country would "run" operations in Venezuela,
US President Donald Trump claimed that the country would "run" operations in Venezuela,
US President Donald Trump said the existing 50% tariffs on India could be further increased if the country didn't help with the "Russian oil issue".
A big Supreme Court verdict is expected on Monday, which will decide if student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been jailed for many years, will finally walk out or not.
An Indian woman was reportedly found dead at her ex-boyfriend's apartment in the US's Maryland.
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Cigarettes to get costlier from Feb 1 as Excise Duty Hike hits smokers
40 killed, over 100 injured as fire guts bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Cigarettes to get costlier from Feb 1 as Excise Duty Hike hits smokers
Three killed in southwest Iran as inflation protests turn deadly
ODI cricket may lose relevance after RohitâKohli era, warns Ravichandran Ashwin
Dhurandhar becomes 2025âs biggest blockbuster, crosses âš700 crore in India
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Gas Leak After Explosion at GAIL Substation Triggers Panic in Unnao
New Year Celebrations Marked by Heavy Crowds, Tight Security Across India
Gas Leak After Explosion at GAIL Substation Triggers Panic in Unnao
Woman Allegedly Raped in Moving Car, Thrown Out Near FaridabadâGurugram Road
Dhruv Jurelâs Maiden List A Century Sparks Backup Wicketkeeper Debate Ahead of New Zealand ODIs
Sandeep Reddy Vanga Unveils First Look of Spirit Featuring Prabhas, Triptii Dimri
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