National

Ultra Processed Foods Junk Food Unhealthy Food Obesity BurgersNational

Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey

Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods containing high fat, salt and sugar amid India becoming one of the fastest growing markets...

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Jan 29, 2026 15:10 IST 3 Min read
Delhi Schools Bomb Threats Delhi PoliceNational

Five Delhi schools receive bomb threats; declared hoax after thorough check

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Jan 29, 2026 14:52 IST 2 Min read
Meghalaya living root bridgesNational

India submits nomination of Meghalaya's living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage site

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Jan 29, 2026 14:11 IST 2 Min read
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SC stays UGC regulations on caste discrimination, says it is 'capable of misuse'
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Jan 29, 2026 14:01 IST 2 Min read
Nirmala Sitharaman Economic Survey 2026National
Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2025-26 in Lok Sabha
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Jan 29, 2026 13:47 IST 1 Min read
Ajit Pawar Cremation Ajit Pawar FuneralNational
Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours; Amit Shah, Nabin attend funeral
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Jan 29, 2026 13:36 IST 2 Min read
National
Two undertrials escape from Ayodhya jail; three officials suspended
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Elderly woman found dead at home in Hathras village
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BJP walks out of Karnataka Assembly over state govt ad criticising Centre’s VB-G RAM G Act
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International

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Democrats threaten shutdown over Trump’s immigration crackdown, ICE rules

Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies on Thursday...

By Shailesh Khanduri
Jan 29, 2026 14:30 IST 4 Min read
Xi Jinping Keir Starmer UK China RelationsInternational

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

By Shailesh Khanduri
Jan 29, 2026 14:22 IST 3 Min read
Lord Meghnad DesaiInternational

London School of Economics launches student fund in memory of Lord Meghnad Desai

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Jan 29, 2026 13:27 IST 3 Min read
Scott BessentInternational
Why is US so disappointed with India-EU FTA? Treasury Secretary explains
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Jan 29, 2026 08:35 IST 3 Min read
Donald Trump H-1B VisaInternational
Texas halts H-1B visas at state universities, agencies; to affect Indians
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Jan 28, 2026 15:36 IST 3 Min read
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Bangladesh inks defence deal with China to set up UAV manufacturing plant
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Former Nepal PM Madhav Kumar hospitalised
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Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal's Mustang area
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International
Express appreciation to the US in addressing long-standing issue of Gaza conflict: India
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Analysis

Sabarimala temple opened for VrischikamAnalysis

Sabarimala gold case: A criminal probe that has turned into a test of governance

With priests, officials and a former board chief under scrutiny, the controversy has shifted to whether accountability will travel up the decision-making chain

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Jan 19, 2026 22:11 IST 5 Min read
Revanth Reddy Telangana AssemblyAnalysis

Mind your language, Mr Chief Minister

By Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Jan 07, 2026 17:03 IST 2 Min read
In this photo released by the White House, President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, center, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.Analysis

Trump’s sixth strike revives an old fear: Is Venezuela the new Iraq?

By Shailesh Khanduri
Jan 04, 2026 09:54 IST 3 Min read
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National Herald case decoded: What Tuesday’s rulings mean for Gandhis
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Dec 16, 2025 19:00 IST 4 Min read
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From gaffe clips to stadium chants: How AAP turns AQI into a Gupta label
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Dec 16, 2025 08:12 IST 3 Min read
Rekha Gupta HT Leadership SummitAnalysis
Delhi’s pollution politics: Eloquence, gaffes and the same failed ideas
By Shailesh Khanduri
Dec 09, 2025 11:54 IST 5 Min read

Opinion

Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhan RJD Congress Bihar ElectionsOpinion

Friendly fights, caste polarisation and arrogance of allies hurt Mahagathbandhan

The announcement of Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Minister and Mukesh Sahani as Deputy Chief Minister pushed the Congress out of the electoral contest

By Kishore Kumar Jha
Nov 14, 2025 17:15 IST 2 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Zohran MamdaniOpinion

How Mamdani’s New York win marks a ‘Kejriwal moment’ in US politics

By Rajesh Ahuja
Nov 06, 2025 15:35 IST 3 Min read
kohli adelaideOpinion

After two ducks, Kohli’s new-ball method and role face hard questions

By Shailesh Khanduri
Oct 23, 2025 14:50 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.Opinion
How Kohli’s Perth duck puts Brand Kohli and his honour on the line
By Roma R
Oct 19, 2025 13:32 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Congress RJDOpinion
How sidelining its workers may cost Congress in the Bihar elections
By Kishore Kumar Jha
Oct 17, 2025 14:53 IST 3 Min read
Donald TrumpOpinion
Trump’s tariff gamble: How 50% duty on India’s Russian oil imports shook global diplomacy
By SAS Kirmani
Sep 15, 2025 14:16 IST 4 Min read

Business

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Govt's ethanol push risks food security as maize crowds out pulses, oilseeds: Economic Survey

India's ethanol-blended fuel programme, a cornerstone of its energy security strategy, has saved the country more than Rs 1.44 lakh crore in foreign exchange a...

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Jan 29, 2026 15:15 IST 2 Min read
Economic Survey 2026Business

Economic Survey outlines roadmap to reduce structural uncertainty in PPPs

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Jan 29, 2026 15:01 IST 2 Min read
Larsen and ToubroBusiness

Sensex, Nifty rebound in late trade on L&T rally, GDP growth outlook

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Jan 29, 2026 14:33 IST 2 Min read
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Black BoxBusiness
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black Box of Learjet 45 aircraft recovered
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Jan 29, 2026 14:08 IST 2 Min read
Nirmala Sitharaman Economic Survey 2026 Rajya SabhaBusiness
Rajya Sabha adjourned for day after tabling of Economic Survey 2025-26
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Jan 29, 2026 13:56 IST 1 Min read
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India's economy projected to grow at 6.8 to 7.2% in FY27: Economic Survey
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Jan 29, 2026 13:50 IST 1 Min read
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Need to expand access to formal skilling; expand coverage of training programmes: Eco Survey
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Gold, silver prices to remain elevated amid global uncertainties: Economic Survey
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FPIs flow remained volatile in FY26 on global uncertainty, capital shift towards AI-hubs: Eco Survey
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Personal Finance

Equity Mutual FundsBusiness

Retail rush, SIPs drive Rs 14 lakh cr jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore b...

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Dec 31, 2025 17:43 IST 4 Min read
IPO image IPO Alert IPO NewsBusiness

IPO boom lifts fundraising to record Rs 1.76 lakh cr in 2025; outlook remains firm for 2026

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Dec 23, 2025 10:52 IST 4 Min read
Investments Savings Mutual Funds AMFI Retirement Planning Financial PlanningBusiness

Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

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Dec 16, 2025 14:46 IST 2 Min read
New Labour CodesBusiness
Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance
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Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
Study Abroad Indian Students Higher Education LoansNational
Students rethink education options abroad with high fees, funds requirements in US, UK: Report
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Nov 20, 2025 15:51 IST 2 Min read
Chennai One AppNational
'Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App'
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Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read

Sports

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My role is to be defensive and get wickets that way: NZ spinner Santner

After tormenting India one more time, left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner said his role in T20Is is to bowl defensive, build pressure and take wickets. He added ...

By NewsDrum Desk
Jan 29, 2026 13:11 IST 4 Min read
Arjun Erigaisi D GukeshSports

Tata Steel Masters: Erigaisi crashes to another defeat, Gukesh beats Erdogmus

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Jan 29, 2026 11:12 IST 2 Min read
New Zealand’s Mark Chapman plays a shot during the fourth T20I cricket match against India at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.Sports

Seifert makes fifty but India keep New Zealand to 215/7 in 4th T20I

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Jan 28, 2026 21:30 IST 2 Min read
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Australia arrive in Pakistan for three-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup
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Jan 28, 2026 16:11 IST 2 Min read
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Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh loses to Bluebaum, Erigaisi draws
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Jan 28, 2026 09:03 IST 2 Min read
Pakistan Cricket Team Asia CupSports
Supporting Bangladesh is okay but not at the cost of Pakistan cricket: Former players, PCB officials
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Jan 27, 2026 19:14 IST 2 Min read
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Rashid Khan shrugs off 'figured out' tag ahead of T20 World Cup
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Sinhalese Sports Club in Sri Lanka gets floodlights ahead of T20 World Cup
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Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians face off in must-win WPL clash
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Technology

ChatGPT Go OpenAIInternational

OpenAI to introduce ads in ChatGPT free and Go tiers, raises privacy and trust concerns

Sydney, Jan 24 (The Conversation) OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and ...

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Jan 24, 2026 10:58 IST 4 Min read
phone-and-credit-cardTechnology

The rise of independent gambling – Why non GamStop casinos are changing the game

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Jan 14, 2026 11:50 IST 4 Min read
Casino Deltain GamblingTechnology

VIP programs in casinos off GamStop: Are the rewards worth the cost?

By NewsDrum Desk
Jan 14, 2026 11:25 IST 4 Min read
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How second straight PSLV failure hits defence payload, dents ISRO’s workhorse image
By Shailesh Khanduri
Jan 12, 2026 14:10 IST 3 Min read
CES 2026Business
Indian presence continues to grow at CES: Top executive at world's biggest technology showcase
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Jan 07, 2026 11:39 IST 3 Min read
AI generated content copyrightBusiness
DPIIT panel may release 2nd paper on copyrightability of AI generated content in two months
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Dec 11, 2025 17:18 IST 2 Min read

Lifestyle

Bored KidsInternational

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges.

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Dec 22, 2025 13:19 IST 4 Min read
Physical Fitness Physical Exercise Healthcare GymInternational

No gym or regular routine? Here’s how to stay fit over the holiday break

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Dec 22, 2025 11:32 IST 4 Min read
Books image Bookstore literature library Novel autobiography fiction collegeInternational

Should we ‘get over’ print books in the digital age – or are they more precious than ever?

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Nov 26, 2025 15:03 IST 5 Min read
Dinner Healthy Food Diets Eating RestaurantsInternational
Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter more than you think
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Nov 21, 2025 13:29 IST 4 Min read
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Smog and pregnancy: Delhi docs warn against panic moves, advise 'smart protection' instead
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Nov 20, 2025 15:08 IST 2 Min read
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Rise of ‘performative male:’ How young men are experimenting with masculinity online
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Nov 20, 2025 15:00 IST 4 Min read

Entertainment

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‘Spiritually evolved human being’: Chinmayi praises Arijit Singh after retirement call

Calling Arijit Singh as one of her favourite musicians and a spiritually evolved human being, Chinmayi Sripada said the Channa Mereya singer's next step afte...

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Jan 28, 2026 12:11 IST 2 Min read
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Varun Dhawan pulled up for pull-ups inside Mumbai metro; authorities delete post slamming actor

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Jan 28, 2026 09:15 IST 3 Min read
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'I am calling it off': Arijit Singh retires from playback singing

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Jan 28, 2026 08:41 IST 3 Min read
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Kanye West issues apology for hurtful remarks, says he is not a Nazi
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Jan 27, 2026 18:29 IST 2 Min read
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Shah Rukh Khan to set sail with Disney cruise as narrator of ‘The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky’
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Jan 27, 2026 18:08 IST 2 Min read
Border 2 Box Office CollectionsEntertainment
‘Border 2’ records Rs 63.59 crore on Republic Day; four-day total at Rs 193.48 crore
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Jan 27, 2026 15:51 IST 2 Min read
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Imtiaz Ali's next feature film to release in June 2026
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Will Poulter, Odessa Young boards Adam Driver-led Netflix series 'Rabbit, Rabbit'
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Henry Cavill unveils first look from ‘Highlander’ reboot
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