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Mattu Pongal festival celebrated across Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Jan. 16 -- As part of the Pongal festival, one of the most important traditional celebrations of Tamil Nadu, Mattu Pongal is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state today. Mat... Read More


ICC to visit Bangladesh for final one-on-one meeting with BCB regarding team's participation in T20 WC 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) will travel to Bangladesh in a few days for a final one-on-one meeting with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and will then announce the ... Read More


Poet-Diplomat Abhay K launches 'The Alphabets of Africa' at Jaipur Literature Festival

Jaipur, Jan. 16 -- Poet-diplomat Abhay K's new poetry collection 'The Alphabets of Africa' was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Thursday by renowned British historian and author Alex von ... Read More


Punjabi actress Mandy Takhar granted divorce from husband Shekhar Kaushal

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Punjabi film actress Mandy Takhar has been granted a divorce by the family court at Saket, bringing a formal end to her marriage with Shekhar Kaushal. The divorce was granted on ... Read More


North India shivers as dense fog envelops cities amid persistent cold wave

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- A thick blanket of dense fog covered large parts of North India on a chilly Friday morning, disrupting visibility across several cities and adding to the discomfort caused by the... Read More


Innovation powers India's economic transformation, employment: EAM on 10 years of 'Startup India'

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday acknowledged India's innovation ecosystem emerging as a key driver of growth, employment, and economic transformation over the pa... Read More


UK MP flags Hindus' killing in Bangladesh, calls on govt to ensure fair polls

London, Jan. 16 -- UK MP Bob Blackman raised his concerns on Bangladesh and murder of Hindus there on Friday (local time). Speaking at the UK parliament, Blackman called on the government to take app... Read More


West Bengal police dismisses security lapses allegations at Gangasagar mela

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- West Bengal police on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring safety and security during festivals, following allegations of security lapses at the Gangasagar mela. In a ... Read More


Health Pavilion at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026 concludes with strong public engagement, positive impact

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) 2026, organised by the Government of Gujarat at Marwadi University, Rajkot, from 11th to 15th January 2026, concluded with enthusia... Read More


Maharashtra civic polls: Trends suggest Saffron surge across state, Yuti poised for big win in BMC

Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- Early trends being reported from the counting of votes in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Friday showed the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance leading in 93 w... Read More