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Census to count ‘near endangered’ Kashmir Markhor population to begin in Feb
SRINAGAR: A census to count the elusive Kashmir Markhor, the world’s largest wild mountain goat, will begin in early Feb as J&K’s wildlife department seeks more data on the population of the species that is categorised as ‘near threat Read More
Ahead of key Ladakh meet, Buddhist group meets MoS Home, opposes statehood demand
SRINAGAR: Two weeks ahead of a crucial meeting between Ladakhi representatives and the home ministry’s high-powered committee, a delegation from Zanskar region of Kargil on Wednesday evening met Union minister of state for home Nitya Read More
Sajad Lone questions Jammu-Kashmir unity, advocates cordial split
SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference president and J&K legislator Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday called for “a profound and uncompromising reassessment of the Kashmir-Jammu relationship”, advocating separation of the two regions. Read More
Omar invokes Jinnah’s two-nation theory to taunt calls for separate Jammu state
SRINAGAR: Breaking his silence on demands for separation of Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused BJP MLAs of echoing Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s two-nation theory. Read More
J&K: Op Trashi-I enters Day 4, hunt for ultras intensified
JAMMU: Operation Trashi-I entered its fourth day on Wednesday, as security forces continued to comb the dense forests of Sonnar, Mandral-Singhpora, and adjoining areas in Chatroo belt in J&K’s Kishtwar district to track and kill fleei Read More
Archana and Parmeet recall eloping to marry overnight
After 35 years of togetherness, Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi revisited their impulsive decision to elope and get married. The duo opened up candidly about their love story in their new YouTube talk series Pyaar Dosti Hai. Read More
‘Bachchan wouldn’t allow anyone from the industry at his home after 8pm’
Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just loved for his iconic onscreen characters or movies that are so loved over the years, but the actor’s discipline and work ethics are inspiring. Read More
Yuzvendra Chahal, RJ Mahvash unfollow each other on social media?
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and radio jockey turned influencer RJ Mahvash are back in the limelight after eagle-eyed fans noticed that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Read More
Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominations
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Olivia Dean and Lola Young, two of 2025’s biggest breakout stars, dominate the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards, with five each. Read More
Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
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Dame Prue Leith is to leave The Great British Bake Off after almost a decade as a judge on the show. Read More
Davos 2026: Andhra Pradesh Partners With RMZ Group For Large-Scale Infrastructure Push
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The Government of Andhra Pradesh and RMZ Group on Wednesday announced a strategic investment partnership at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos to de Read More
Trump Makes Big Statement On Greenland At Davos, Calls Denmark ‘Ungrateful’
US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, took aim at Denmark over Greenland, calling the country “ungrateful” and claiming the US was “stupid” to have returned Greenland after the Second World Read More
IMF Labels India ‘Second-Tier’ In AI; Ashwini Vaishnav’s Befitting Reply At Davos
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Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on January 21, 2026, firmly rejected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalin Read More
Skoda Kylaq Classic Plus: Is This India’s Most Affordable Automatic SUV?
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Skoda has increased the variant list of the Kylaq do six and improved the value for money quotient for the compact SUV. Read More
Rupee Sees Biggest Fall Since November, Slumps To Record Low
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The rupee plunged 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 91. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
Census to count ‘near endangered’ Kashmir Markhor population to begin in Feb
SRINAGAR: A census to count the elusive Kashmir Markhor, the world’s largest wild mountain goat, will begin in early Feb as J&K’s wildlife department seeks more data on the population of the species that is categorised as ‘near threat Read More
Ahead of key Ladakh meet, Buddhist group meets MoS Home, opposes statehood demand
SRINAGAR: Two weeks ahead of a crucial meeting between Ladakhi representatives and the home ministry’s high-powered committee, a delegation from Zanskar region of Kargil on Wednesday evening met Union minister of state for home Nitya Read More
Sajad Lone questions Jammu-Kashmir unity, advocates cordial split
SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference president and J&K legislator Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday called for “a profound and uncompromising reassessment of the Kashmir-Jammu relationship”, advocating separation of the two regions. Read More
Omar invokes Jinnah’s two-nation theory to taunt calls for separate Jammu state
SRINAGAR: Breaking his silence on demands for separation of Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused BJP MLAs of echoing Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s two-nation theory. Read More
J&K: Op Trashi-I enters Day 4, hunt for ultras intensified
JAMMU: Operation Trashi-I entered its fourth day on Wednesday, as security forces continued to comb the dense forests of Sonnar, Mandral-Singhpora, and adjoining areas in Chatroo belt in J&K’s Kishtwar district to track and kill fleei Read More
Archana and Parmeet recall eloping to marry overnight
After 35 years of togetherness, Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi revisited their impulsive decision to elope and get married. The duo opened up candidly about their love story in their new YouTube talk series Pyaar Dosti Hai. Read More
‘Bachchan wouldn’t allow anyone from the industry at his home after 8pm’
Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just loved for his iconic onscreen characters or movies that are so loved over the years, but the actor’s discipline and work ethics are inspiring. Read More
Yuzvendra Chahal, RJ Mahvash unfollow each other on social media?
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and radio jockey turned influencer RJ Mahvash are back in the limelight after eagle-eyed fans noticed that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Read More
Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominations
Just now
ShareSave
Mark SavageMusic correspondent
ShareSave
Getty Images / BBC
Olivia Dean and Lola Young, two of 2025’s biggest breakout stars, dominate the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards, with five each. Read More
Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
Just now
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Dame Prue Leith is to leave The Great British Bake Off after almost a decade as a judge on the show. Read More
Davos 2026: Andhra Pradesh Partners With RMZ Group For Large-Scale Infrastructure Push
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Government of Andhra Pradesh and RMZ Group on Wednesday announced a strategic investment partnership at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos to de Read More
Trump Makes Big Statement On Greenland At Davos, Calls Denmark ‘Ungrateful’
US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, took aim at Denmark over Greenland, calling the country “ungrateful” and claiming the US was “stupid” to have returned Greenland after the Second World Read More
IMF Labels India ‘Second-Tier’ In AI; Ashwini Vaishnav’s Befitting Reply At Davos
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on January 21, 2026, firmly rejected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalin Read More
Skoda Kylaq Classic Plus: Is This India’s Most Affordable Automatic SUV?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Skoda has increased the variant list of the Kylaq do six and improved the value for money quotient for the compact SUV. Read More
Rupee Sees Biggest Fall Since November, Slumps To Record Low
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The rupee plunged 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 91. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
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‘Very productive meeting’: Trump backs off on Greenland tariff threat; claims to have reached ‘framework’ for deal with European allies
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday waived tariffs scheduled to hit European allies after claiming that he had reached a framework for a deal over Greenland. Read More
Aadhaar enters US SSN debate: Far-right political writer Curtis Yarvin sparks backlash with anti-India slur
Far-right political writer Curtis Yarvin has triggered backlash online after pulling India’s Aadhaar biometric identity system into a debate about the weaknesses of the US Social Security Number (SSN). Read More
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Short clips of the Finnish President’s remarks spread online, with supporters and critics divided over whether his comments were taken out of context. Read More
KRAFTON India brings back Rising Star Programme for 2026 to strengthen India’s Esports creator pipeline
The programme will onboard a new set of Rising Stars across two tiers, i.e. Elite Rising Stars and Backup Rising Stars. KRAFTON India Esports will organise multiple dedicated Rising Stars tournaments annually. Read More
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