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Supreme Court stays Delhi HC order asking AAP government to sign MoU with Centre to implement PM-ABHIM scheme

The Delhi government contended in court that the Centre s powers with respect to the National Capital Territory were limited to matters related to public order, police, and land and that health was a state subject.

Rinku Singh Gets Engaged To Lok Sabha MP Priya Saroj: Reports

India cricketer Rinku Singh has reportedly gotten engaged to Samajwadi Party’s Lok Sabha MP Priya Saroj. As per a news portal, the two got engaged recently.Neither Rinku nor Priya have officially confirmed the development so far.Rinku, a regular feature in India’s T20I setup, was part of the Rohit Sharma-led squad that won the world cup last year. He’s set to return to action with the upcoming five-match T20I series against England starting next...

SpaceX Starship rocket explodes after launch: FAA says it slowed down, diverted aircraft, Elon Musk issues statement

After SpaceX Starship rocket breaks up after launch, FAA direct briefly slowed down and diverted the aircraft

Infosys is said to offer 6-8 per cent salary hike to employees

Infosys is reportedly gearing up to offer a salary hike of 6-8 per cent to its employees, with the increments set to be rolled out in two phases, starting from January 1, 2025, and April 1, 2025. According to a report, the IT giant is resuming its salary revision process after previous delays.

Infosys sell-off erodes Narayana Murthy's family wealth by nearly Rs 1,900 crore

Infosys shares fell nearly 6% on Friday, causing a significant hit to the Murthy family's net worth, eroding around Rs 1,900 crore. The family holds a 4.02% stake in Infosys, valued at Rs 30,334 crore post-selloff, down from Rs 32,236 crore.

Govt eases Local Cable Operators registration rules

The government has revised the Cable Television Network Rules-1994 to streamline the LCO registration process, making it entirely online through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. LCO registration certificates will now be issued in real time following verification of documents. Registration and renewal will be valid for five years and a processing fee of Rs 5,000 applies.

UGC bars 3 private universities from PhD admissions for 5 years; 30 others are under scrutiny

UGC has barred three Rajasthan universities from enrolling PhD students for five years due to violations of academic norms and UGC regulations. The universities failed to follow entrance exam protocols, form RACs properly, and uphold thesis evaluation standards. UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar emphasizes strict adherence to PhD regulations to maintain Indian higher education's integrity. Thirty other universities are currently under review.

Braving cold, desperate Canadians line up for family doctor slots in Ontario

Hundreds of people lined up in freezing temperatures in Walkerton, Ontario, to secure one of 500 available slots for a family doctor.

H-1B visa total overhaul comes into effect from today - Know all about key clauses, and impact on Indian professionals

The crucial changes to the H-1B visa program in the US will take effect starting today. The visa program enables highly skilled professionals to stay in the US based on their job status. This is one of the major policy decisions announced by the outgoing Joe Biden administration. The program has played a significant role in helping the US attract talent from around the globe. From today, several key changes will impact the application process,...

Inside Ronaldo's reported million-dollar contract extension: Half a million a day and a stake in Al-Nassr

Just a few weeks after it was reported that Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Al-Nassr in 2025, it has now been revealed that the Portuguese superstar has signed a new one-year contract extension with the Saudi Pro League club which will keep him in Riyadh at least till 2026.Ronaldo has not only added one more year to his initial contract which ends after the 2024-25 season, but the 39-year-old forward is also set to earn more than 200 million euros...

No contradiction in position: MEA on Army Chief's 'standoff' remarks

The Ministry of External Affairs clarified there is no contradiction with the Army on the standoff in eastern Ladakh. Both Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged from Demchok and Depsang following an October 21 agreement. Despite this, minor standoffs persist, and further talks are anticipated to restore confidence and de-escalate tensions.

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Odisha | The all-new Naveen Patnaik

The Biju Janata Dal supremo has stepped out of the shadows, unveiling a new avatar. No longer reserved and detached, he's now a fiery Opposition force, reigniting his party and energising his base

Mukesh, Nita Ambani To Attend US President-Elect Trump's Inauguration On January 20

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, the chairperson of Reliance Foundation, will attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (January 20), according to an official familiar with the planning of the anticipated event.The 60th Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump is set to take place at 12 pm (local time) on January 20, 2025. The key moment of the event will be the swearing-in ceremony,...

Ban on Dev Anand and Kishore Kumar, Manoj Kumar taking the government to court: How Bollywood faced Indira Gandhi’s Emergency

Many filmmakers who had a financial stake chose to toe the government's line. However, a few like Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar and Manoj Kumar refused to be dictated to during the Emergency.

Jimmy Butler reportedly open to new team in a trade

Could this be where Butler lands?

India's likely Champions Trophy squad: Bumrah to be picked, no place for Samson, Nair

Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah is all set to be picked in the 15-man squad, but his availability is subject to fitness. Sources told India Today that Sanju Samson and Karun Nair are unlikely to be considered for the premier 50-over tournament, starting February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.

Revised schedule for three Vande Bharat Express trains: Check new timings and other details here

At present there are 136 Vande Bharat trains services operational worldwide catering to the demand and in lessening the travel time for passengers.

Man Utd plot ambitious raid for outstanding Sunderland star as Ratcliffe puts focus on best of British

Man Utd are trying to build a squad capable of challenging for trophies and the club's board are keen to back new manager Ruben Amorim with signings, with a Championship star being eyed

A look back at Bob Uecker's best acting roles

The Brewers Hall of Fame broadcaster passed away on Thursday morning at 90 years old.

Big relief for GST taxpayers: Protection against arbitrary arrest and coercion by GST officers; CBIC changes arrest and bail guidelines under GST

GST Arrest: Now a GST registered person can't be arbitrarily arrested and also coerced into admitting GST tax demand liability. This is because CBIC has amended the arrest and bail guidelines and now the GST officer has to give a detailed copy of the ground of arrest to the GST registered person being arrested. Experts say this will end coercion by field formations.

‘A new start’: Cuba frees opposition leader Ferrer, 126 other prisoners as part of Biden deal

Cuba has freed 127 prisoners including opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer in a landmark deal with departing US President Joe Biden that has led to emotional reunions across the communist island.Ferrer, 54, is the most high-profile of the prisoners that Cuba began freeing Wednesday after Biden agreed to remove the country from Washington's list of terrorism sponsors -- part of an eleventh-hour bid to cement his legacy before handing power...

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 Gets Bigger; Actor Reacts To Extended Version With 20 Additional Minutes, See Here

Good news for all Pushpa fans! Allu Arjun is back in theatres today, January 17, 2025, and this time it’s all about Pushpa: The Rule – or, rather, a new version of it that has a little more than usual to offer. The sequel that hit the big screens today got a fresh cut with a cool 20 minutes of extra footage. Naturally, Allu Arjun is absolutely buzzing about it.In a recent social media post, the actor shared his excitement with his fans. Allu...

19.5 lakh small Vedanta shareholders need to block this date for an important demerger step

Vedanta Ltd. has informed the exchanges on Friday, January 17, that the meeting of its equity shareholders, secured and unsecured creditors, will be held on February 18, 2025, for the demerger process to proceed.The meeting will either be held through video conferencing and other means. The date has been fixed as per the National Company Law Tribunal (Mumbai Bench) order, dated November 21, 2024."The scheme of arrangement is between Vedanta Ltd....

Go, Goa, Gone? Why Goa government and social media influencers have been at loggerheads over tourism

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has launched a tirade against social media influencers claiming some had been 'paid' as part of a 'tookit' to malign Goa s image

Leeds’ newest signing already tipped for exit as Jurgen Klopp masterminds shock Whites raid

Farke's thoughts on losing the player and how much Leeds could net from a sale have emerged amid claims the popular star is wanted by Red Bull's latest club acquisition

Saudi Arabia's Mecca Submerges as Flash Floods Hit the Holy City | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Shahid Kapoor Calls His Role In Deva The Toughest Of His Career

Shahid Kapoor is no stranger to complex characters and yet he considers his portrayal of a cop in "Deva" the most challenging performance of his career. The action thriller revolves around a rebellious police officer (Kapoor) tasked with solving a high-profile case that unravels layers of deceit, betrayal, and a dangerous conspiracy. The movie is helmed by noted Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews, known for blockbusters such as “Salute” and...

Pushpa Director Sukumar Is ‘Reworking’ On Story For Pushpa 3, Says Composer Devi Sri Prasad

Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule is breaking all the records at the box office and has become one of the highest-grossing and most successful films in India. Following the movie’s success, Pushpa fans are eagerly awaiting updates on its third installment. Keeping up with the excitement, music composer Devi Sri Prasad teased interesting details about Pushpa 3. Pushpa 3 Update Pushpa franchise music composer Devi Sri Prasad, known as DSP,...

UK’s Starmer Signs ‘Landmark’ 100-Year Accord With Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a “landmark” 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine during an unannounced visit to the war-torn country on Thursday, seeking to shore up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump returns to the White House.Loud blasts and air raid sirens rang out over the Ukrainian capital after Starmer’s arrival as air defence systems in central Kyiv repelled a Russian drone attack, officials and AFP journalists...

NFL makes important announcement about 2025 NFL draft

The NFL made an important announcement about the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday. It announced that 55 underclassmen were granted eligibility for the 2025 NFL draft. Another 15 players showed they completed their degree requirements in three years, making…

Game Changer Box Office Collection Day 7: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani’s Telugu Movie Culminates Its First Week On Strong Note

Game Changer Box Office Collection Day 7: Ram Charan and Kiara Advani’s Telugu movie has been working well at the box office. But saw a dip on its first Thursday which might be create a negative impact on the overall performance. This is not the first time, the movie saw a drop earlier but managed to outshine the next day. But for the past two days, Game Changer has seen a massive drop. The film was released in theatres on January 10, 2025 and...

Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled With New Controllers And Games Support: All Details

Nintendo has revealed the next Switch handheld gaming device on Thursday, and as expected we finally know when the new console will be going on sale across markets this year. The most significant change with the Switch 2 will be the way the Joy-Con controllers attach to the body of the device. The new console is reportedly going to include electromagnetic connectors, which should make it simpler to attach the controllers than the current design,...

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is facing an internal revolt; here's the main reason for it and what workers are planning to do

Recent reports revealed that the CEO of JPMorgan Jamie Dimon is on the verge of facing an internal revolt and the workers are actually planning to form a labor union and there is a pretty significant reason behind it.

Dhanush's Directorial Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam Gets New Release Date

The much-anticipated romantic drama 'Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam' (NEEK), directed by actor-filmmaker Dhanush, has had its release date pushed back. Initially set to hit screens on February 7, 2025, the film will now release on February 21, 2025. The announcement was made by Sreyas, director of Wunderbar Films, through a letter shared on the production house's official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The statement read: "Due to recent developments,...

South Central Railway to run special trains between various destinations- Full list here

The special trains will consist of a variety of coaches, including AC II Tier, AC III Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches to ensure comfort for all passengers.

Why has TikTok been banned in US and what can Trump do to save it? Explained in 10 points

TikTok ban: The US Supreme Court has upheld a law that bans TikTok nationwide unless its China-based parent company ByteDance sells the platform by this Sunday. The outgoing Biden administration and incoming President Donald Trump have been trying to work out a reprieve for the platform, which US authorities have warned poses a national security risk. App will become unavailable in the US on 19 January, unless Trump directs justice department...

Fortnite Titan Takedown Event: Here’s start date, time, end date and what to expect

The Fortnite Titan Takedown event featuring Godzilla begins January 17, 2025. Players can transform into Godzilla through portals during matches. The event runs until February 21, with exclusive quests and rewards available.

‘Compare that to the Chinese cases…’: Anti-doping chief passes verdict on Jannik Sinner amid ongoing CAS investigation

Last year, Jannik Sinner's US Open title run was under the spotlight due to a doping incident.

Moss Landing Power Plant Fire: Full List Of Roads Closed, Evacuation Centers

​A massive fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant on Thursday prompted emergency evacuation orders and road closures. The fire broke out around 3 PM local time and Monterey County crews are still battling flames. No injuries have been reported so far, officials confirmed. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office asked residents to seek shelter.

Bengaluru: KSR Railway Station Soon To Get Two New Platforms; Check Details

Bengaluru News: The central government on Thursday announced that two new platforms will be added in KSR Bengaluru railway station. While providing details, Minister of State for Railways V Somanna stated that the 180-crore project will be the part of ambitious Rs 1,500-crore redevelopment plan. He further stated that the platforms will be added to decongest the crowd as the KSR Bengaluru is the busiest railway station in the state. He also...

Premier League: Erling Haaland signs historic 10-year deal with Manchester City

Erling Haaland has extended his stay with Manchester City until 2034 as he has signed a new 10-year deal with the club on Friday, January 17. Haaland played a pivotal role in City's success over the past few seasons.

Centre revokes GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollution levels

Centre revokes GRAP 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollution levels, says order

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Blinkit Opens Temporary Store At Mahakumbh Mela: Netizens Call It 'Incredible Initiative'

Blinkit, an online grocery delivery service in India known for its quick delivery, has opened a temporary store at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to fulfill the needs of pilgrims and tourists attending the holy fair. With millions of devotees gathered for the event, Blinkit's 100-square-foot store at the Mela is ready to serve those in need of essentials. CEO of Blinkit, Albinder Dhindsa, shared details about the temporary store in a post on X...

'Vidaamuyarchi' trailer to 'Jailer 2': Five Tamil movie updates that thrilled fans this Pongal

Gambhir told to stop ‘blame game’; Kohli, Rohit could be among 'targets': 'There was no Sarfaraz in BCCI meeting'

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has urged Gautam Gambhir to “play a role” in stopping blame games within the team amid furore over the dressing room leaks

Getting US Consulate In Bengaluru Issue Visas 'Sooner' Is My Top Priority: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted on Friday that the opening of “long-in-waiting” US consulate in Bengaluru was the “very important milestone” in the bilateral ties and urged the American authorities to ensure that the mission starts visa operations at the earliest.“This will be my number one talking point with Secretary (of State Nominee Marco) Rubio when I go and see him. The sooner we get it done, the better it is,” said...

What is causing the correction in Varun Beverages shares?

Shares of Varun Beverages Ltd., one of PepsiCo's largest bottling partner, are down nearly 4% on Friday, January 17. The stock has now declined in nine out of the last 10 trading sessions, during which it has seen a fall of 16%.The stock is under pressure today courtesy commentary from Reliance Industries' retail business post its December quarter earnings.The management of the Nifty 50 heavyweight said that its beverage offering, Campa, now has...

Imran Khan, former Pakistan PM, sentenced to 14 years in jail in land corruption case

NAB filed the case against Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and six others in December 2023 , accusing them of causing a loss to the tune of 190 million pounds.