On December 28th, traders in Tehran went on a strike following the Iranian rial crash, leading to sudden inflation and high commodity prices. In the two weeks since, the protests have spiralled into nationwide unrest–the largest demonstration Iran has seen since 2022–claiming more than 2,000 lives. While Iran has intensified its crackdown in its attempt
Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Air India said in a statement on Thursday (January 15, 2026) that flights overflying Iran may lead to delays as they are using an alternative route due to closure of Iran’s airspace, following tensions in Iran and anti-government protest over the economic crisis. “Due to the emerging situation
NEW DELHI: General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday the Army is ready to induct women in the infantry but that is contingent on societal acceptance. Stressing that women should not be seen as a “vulnerable commodity”, the General, during a media briefing, said the Army’s focus is on “gender neutrality”. “If standards are same, if
Mike Tomlin stepped down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday after 19 seasons without a losing record even as Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti have made surprising remarks. Mike Tomlin has an estimated net worth of about $30 million, according to multiple financial reporting outlets. Tomlin’s net worth includes NFL coaching
BENGALURU: A disturbing case of extreme animal cruelty surfaced in JP Nagar, where a young puppy was assaulted and killed, triggering outrage among residents and animal welfare volunteers. CCTV footage purportedly shows a man smashing the puppy against a wall before pinning it to the ground. A complaint has been lodged with Puttenahalli police by
Kestrel Initial Demonstrator capsule NEW DELHI: When its third phase failed on Monday, Isro’s PSLV-C62 launch vehicle lost 15 satellites from several countries and Indian companies, including the primary payload. However, a football-sized Spanish satellite called KID (Kestrel Initial Demonstrator), survived, though it transmitted “critical data” back to Earth for only about 3 minutes. The
Bengaluru: Metro services on Yellow Line will now run every 10 minutes during peak hours, with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Tuesday announcing the induction of its seventh train into passenger service from Jan 15. The improved frequency will apply from Monday to Saturday, cutting the existing peak-hour train frequency from 13 minutes to
Updated 13 January 2026 at 22:59 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Macron, affirming the strong India-France Strategic Partnership. They discussed cooperation in innovation, technology, and education, emphasizing regional security challenges. PM Modi Meets Macron’s Advisor Emmanuel Bonne, Reaffirms India-France Strategic Partnership | Image: X/@narendramodi New Delhi: Prime
Thalapathy Vijay starrer ‘Theri’ re-release postponed amid Jana Nayagan censor delay | Image: X The re-release of Thalapathy Vijay starrer ‘Theri’ has been postponed after the producers of several forthcoming releases requested a reshuffle in the theatrical calendar to avoid overcrowding.The planned re-release of actor Vijay’s blockbuster ‘Theri’ has been officially postponed, adding to a
Updated 14 January 2026 at 13:12 IST The Delhi Police forensics team are at the spot and the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Fire Breaks Out At BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad’s House, Blaze Brought Under Control | Image: ANI New Delhi: A fire broke out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar