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Japan's SMBC gets RBI nod to open India subsidiary after Yes Bank stake deal

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said it has decided to allow Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) to operate a wholly-owned arm in India, four months after the Japan... Read More


Makar Sankranti: About 85L take holy dip at Gangasagar

Sagar Island, Jan. 14 -- Around 85 lakh pilgrims had come to the Gangasagar Mela till 3 pm on Wednesday to take the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal and to offer prayers a... Read More


Confused about who your candidates are? Kandivali student launches tracker to help voters

India, Jan. 14 -- With just two days to go for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 15, a 21-year-old Kandivali-based engineering student has built a new digital tool to h... Read More


Bold glamour: Refined beauty redefining luxury

India, Jan. 14 -- Imagine the grandeur of the runway, fitting effortlessly into the palm of your hand. Kay Beauty, the powerhouse co-founded by Katrina Kaif and Nykaa, has teamed up with designer duo... Read More


Google opens access to AI models for medical imaging and speech, unveils MedGemma 1.5 and MedASR: All you need to know

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Google has launched two new artificial intelligence models focused on healthcare, MedGemma 1.5 and MedASR, as part of its expanding efforts in medical AI. Unlike some rivals that... Read More


Apple iOS 27 is not coming soon: But new Emojis for iPhone are already in the works

India, Jan. 14 -- Apple iOS 27 will bring new emojis to iPhone users in India, but the iOS 27 emojis are expected to arrive months after the main software update. The next significant iOS release will... Read More


I have cried like you before (1), By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Out of desperation, I wrote to the then Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu. Yes, you heard me right. I did this in my quest to break the back of poverty and to ... Read More


Ugandan govt shuts down Internet, suspends NGOs, clamps down on journalists ahead elections

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Ugandan journalist Ssematimba Bwegiire lost consciousness immediately after a security officer electrocuted him with a stun gun and pepper-sprayed him in the mouth. But he did not ... Read More


Elon Musk's Starlink now offers free internet access in IranPublished on: January 14, 2026 6:05 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Elon Musk's SpaceX has activated free internet access via its Starlink satellite service for users in Iran, providing a crucial digital lifeline amid the country's ongoing crackdo... Read More


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नई दिल्ली, जनवरी 14 -- Amazon Great Republic Day Sale Live: नया स्मार्टफोन खरीदने का प्लान है लेकिन बजट 10 हजार रुपये से कम है, तो टेंशन मत लीजिए, क्योंकि अमेजन ग्रेट रिपब्लिक डे सेल में आपकी तलाश खत्... Read More