Like every year, 2026 kicks off with the world’s biggest tech expo. CES 2026 officially begins on January 6 and runs through January 9, with the four-day event promising a packed schedule of headline-grabbing keynotes, major press conferences, product demos, and flashy showcases from some of the biggest names in electronics and technology. As mentioned...

Days after a violent clash in Karnataka’s Ballari involving supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and BJP MLA G Janardhan Reddy over the installation of a banner, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar blamed the BJP leader for the violence, saying the situation was peaceful until he arrived in the district. Addressing a joint press...

India is unlikely to be affected by the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, in terms of material economy or energy, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) assured in a note. Though it was once a major buyer of Venezuelan crude, the think tank highlighted that New Delhi has been reducing shipments from the South American nation in...

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. File | Photo Credit: ANI The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and took him out of the country on Saturday (January 3, 2026) after an extraordinary nighttime operation that was accompanied by a flurry of strikes following months of escalating pressure on the oil-rich South American...

The Lucknow police on Saturday recorded the statement of folk singer and activist Neha Singh Rathore in connection with a case in which she was booked for allegedly making objectionable remarks on social media about the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The case against Rathore, who is widely known for her politically charged Bhojpuri ballads, was registered...

Two workers were killed and several others are feared trapped after a powerful explosion rocked an illegal stone quarry in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district late on Saturday night, officials said. The blast reportedly occurred at a quarry near Gopalpur village, which local officials said was operating illegally. The incident came to light late at night, prompting...

Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn, who was recently diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to a hospital on the Gold Coast, is on the path to recovery, according to a report quoting his family. The 54-year-old former right-handed batter, who played 67 Tests, was earlier reported to have been placed in...

L. Ganesan, veteran Dravidian ideologue, passed away on Sunday (January 4, 2026). | Photo Credit: Special arrangement L. Ganesan (92), veteran Dravidian ideologue, passed early on Sunday (January 4, 2026) at his residence at Ram Nagar, Medical College Road in Thanjavur. Suffering from age related health issues, he was staying with his family members since...

The UT Administration’s decision to conduct Chandigarh mayoral polls through a “show of hands” has brought the BJP and the AAP‑Congress alliance head‑to‑head, with both camps holding 18 votes each. The election for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held on January 29. For the first time since the inaugural Municipal Corporation...

Weather Updates Live: After a dense fog engulfing Delhi and other parts of India in December, the new year begins with clearer skies and improved visibility. Like the first three days, clear skies are expected to be witnessed on January 4 across the country. However, in northern and central India, the cold wave is expected...