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January 14, 2026 2:22 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed Pongal celebrations in the national capital, saying the harvest festival has now become a global occasion that showcases the richness of Tamil culture. Extending greetings in Tamil, the Prime Minis...
January 14, 2026 2:06 PM
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected 88 tonnes of electronic waste during a two-day special drive that concluded on Tuesday. The e-waste was collected through 531 collection locations using 191 dedicated vehicles, GHMC Commis...
January 14, 2026 12:32 PM
Thailand's military continues to occupy civilian areas in Cambodia, having barricaded some with barbed wire and shipping containers, posing a risk to a truce between the neighbours who clashed twice last year, the Cambodian foreign minister said. Up...
January 14, 2026 2:14 PM
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 25 people and injuring about 80, police said. The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of N...
January 14, 2026 12:11 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, calling it a "shining symbol" of the richness of Tamil traditions. Pongal, an important festival for Tamils across the globe, represents a thanksgiving ...
January 14, 2026 12:08 PM
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a massive influx of devotees was witnessed at major pilgrimage centres across the country, including Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, and Gangasagar in West Bengal, as people gathered...
January 14, 2026 12:02 PM
Just five extra minutes of sleep and two minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking or climbing stairs, can add a year to a person’s life, according to a study released on Wednesday. Adding half a serving of vegetables to the daily diet c...
January 14, 2026 11:43 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. The Prime Minister is sc...
January 14, 2026 11:26 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Assam on the occasion of Magh Bihu and expressed hope that the festival would bring peace, good health, and happiness to everyone's lives. In a letter addressed to the...
January 14, 2026 10:29 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. Ira...
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