Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will campaign for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, joining forces with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. Yadav will participate in a roadshow in Rithala on January 30, and other SP MPs, including Iqra Hasan from Kairana, will also lend their support to AAP’s candidates in the Delhi poll race. The collaboration between SP and AAP comes as part of the INDIA bloc, which also includes Congress

Virat Kohli, one of India's cricketing icons, is making his much-awaited return to domestic cricket by featuring in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Railways. This will be his first appearance in the competition in over 12 years, with his last appearance in a domestic red-ball event dating back to 2012. Kohli was seen participating in a practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where he joined his Delhi teammates ahead of the match. Kohli had pr

 The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Netflix India to reject Dhanush’s copyright lawsuit against Nayanthara for using a three-second clip from his 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale. Dhanush’s legal team had approached the court in November, arguing that Nayanthara, her husband Vignesh Shivan, and their production house, Rowdy Pictures, had used footage from the film without obtaining

A tragic accident occurred Sunday morning at a high school track and field meet in Colorado, where 57-year-old Wade Langston was fatally struck by a hammer weight thrown by a competitor. The incident took place at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus during a meet for high school athletes.   The hammer, a weighted object attached to a grip, was thrown during the competition

Chinese startup DeepSeek has made waves in the global AI sector with its innovative models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, which it claims rival or surpass the performance of leading U.S. models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, at a fraction of the cost. These models have already gained significant traction, with DeepSeek-V3 powering the company's AI Assistant, which recently overtook ChatGPT as the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. The models have drawn prai

Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary The Senate has confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary in a 68-29 vote on Monday, elevating the hedge fund manager to lead the administration’s financial policies as President Donald Trump advances his ambitious economic agenda.   At 62, Bessent steps into t

The newly appointed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, under the leadership of Chairman BR Naidu, held its first meeting on Monday at the Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala. During this meeting, the board passed several resolutions, one of which was a strong request to the Andhra Pradesh government to cancel the allotment of 20 acres of land near Alipiri for the proposed Mumtaz Hotel. The decision comes after growing concerns that the hotel project could hurt the religious sentiments of de

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 Finale: Hanumantha Lamani Crowned Winner Hanumantha Lamani has emerged victorious in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11, defeating fellow finalists Trivikram, Rajath Kishen, Mokshitha Pai, and Ugramm Manju in a thrilling grand finale held on January 26, 2025. Hosted by the charismatic Kiccha Sudeep, this season's finale marked the end of an era as the popular actor bid farewell to the show after an incredible 11-yea

Nvidia Loses Nearly $600 Billion as China's DeepSeek Shakes Tech Stocks This week, US chip-maker Nvidia led a downturn in tech stocks following the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI model that could challenge American dominance in the growing AI industry. The chatbot developed by DeepSeek, a startup based in Hangzhou, China, has reportedly m

Rajesh Magow, the Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, has shared his expectations for the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing the long-standing demand of the hospitality sector for "industry" status. Speaking ahead of the budget presentation on February 1, Magow stressed the importance of addressing this demand to unlock the full potential of the hospitality and tourism sectors. In an interview with PTI, Magow highlighted the government's commendable efforts

India and China recently concluded a two-day foreign secretary-level meeting where several important decisions were made, marking a step toward stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral relations. The most significant outcome was the agreement to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra during the summer, which has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of this sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake in Tibet is expected to ease tensions and foster people-

The Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, was captured in stunning detail from the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared breathtaking images of the event on Sunday, which showed the illuminated banks of the Ganga, reflecting the vibrant energy of the religious congregation. The images revealed the vast scale of the gathering, with radiant lights from the devotees creating a majestic spectacle visible from space. Pettit, an Ameri

The Godrej Enterprises Group, known for its diverse presence across industries such as aerospace, defense, furniture, and IT software, revealed plans to invest more than Rs 1,200 crore over the next three to five years. This investment will focus on enhancing digital solutions and technology platforms, including AI and generative AI technologies. The group aims to improve customer experience, create a unified ecosystem, and foster deeper relationships with its 1.1 billion-strong consumer base

TP Solar Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd., has received a significant contract worth Rs 455 crore to supply 300 MWp of ALMM-certified solar modules for the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 project. The contract was awarded by Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL), as part of a larger 750 MWp tender finalized through a competitive e-Reverse Auction (eRA) process. The ALMM-certified solar modules will be delivered to

JPMorgan Asset Management Japan has appointed Kaguya Komatsu as its new president, making history as the first woman to hold the role. Komatsu, who currently serves as managing director, will officially take on her new position on March 1, 2024. She has been with the firm since 2011 and has overseen institutional investor and investment trust businesses since 2024. Before joining JPMorgan, Komatsu held various positions, including roles at Fitch Ratings Japan, Merrill Lynch Japan Securities,

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corp., announced on Monday that he is stepping down as the company's CEO. Moving forward, he will take on the role of Chief Scientist, focusing primarily on deep research and development (R&D) initiatives. This decision comes as Zoho faces various challenges and opportunities, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which Vembu believes will shape the future of the company. In a post on the social media platform X, Vembu

The West Bengal government is making significant strides in exploring underground coal gasification as a method of coal extraction at the Deocha-Pachami block in Birbhum district. This coal block, which is considered India's largest and the world’s second-largest reserve, poses challenges for traditional mining due to basalt rock in the area. In response, the government has decided to use a combination of open-cast mining, underground mining, and gasification to tap into the coal de

India’s fast-bowling ace, Jasprit Bumrah, has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 title after an outstanding year where he picked up 71 wickets in 13 matches, averaging an impressive 14.92. This achievement made him the fourth Indian bowler to surpass 70 Test wickets in a calendar year, following in the footsteps of cricket legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev. Bumrah's 2024 was marked by his exceptional perfor

If you're craving a warm, comforting winter treat that’s a twist on the classic gajar ka halwa, Gajar Gud Waale Chawal is the dish for you! This delightful recipe, shared by MasterChef Gurkirat Singh, brings together carrots, jaggery, and rice in a way that resembles the flavors of gajar ka halwa but with significantly reduced cooking time. The best part about making Gajar Gud Waale Chawal is the irresistible aroma it creates while cooking. Perfect for th

Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has hailed an upcoming exhibition match in Melbourne as a significant milestone for the Afghanistan Women's XI, a team composed of refugees now living in Australia. The team will face Cricket Without Borders XI in a T20 match at Junction Oval, scheduled for Thursday morning, just before the Women's Ashes Test opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match marks the first time the Afghanistan Women’s team has