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The car hit a roadside tree, after the driver tried to avoid hitting a dog that was running astray, police said.

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP and Congress of a secret alliance after BJP's Amit Malviya reacts to Kejriwal's comments on Rahul Gandhi. Kejriwal alleges both parties are working together behind the scenes, especially with the upcoming Delhi elections where AAP and Congress will contest separately.

PM Modi extends Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu greetings, emphasising on nature, harvest, and togetherness

Khaunte said tourist destinations throw up unique challenges, pointing to issues raised by certain social media influencers

Thirteen Akharas of seers from different sects are participating in the Maha Kumbh

TikTok denies reports of selling its US operations to Elon Musk, a scenario mentioned by Bloomberg amid fears of a potential ban. ByteDance faces a deadline to sell its stake by January 19, with the US Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's appeal against the law.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will replace defective medals from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Monnaie de Paris, responsible for manufacturing the medals, has already replaced damaged ones reported since August. The medals' varnish issues stem from new regulations. Over 100 medals have been returned, and replacements will continue as needed, ensuring quality and consistency.

As the potential US TikTok ban approaches, American content creators are turning to Xiaohongshu (RedNote), a Chinese app akin to Instagram and Pinterest. RedNote’s swiftly growing American userbase highlights its appeal amidst concerns over TikTok’s future, driven by national security and privacy debates.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green a day after the significant market crash. While BSE Sensex was above 76,600, Nifty50 was near 23,200.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar highlights strong growth in India-US relations under leaders Modi and Trump, expressing confidence in future ties. During his visit to Spain, he emphasizes India’s substantial interests in the Mediterranean region and the importance of India-Spain and India-EU cooperation for global stability.

Apple and Foxconn urgently seek Indian government assistance due to severe delays of specialized manufacturing equipment at Chinese ports. These delays, persisting for months, could significantly impact India's electronics manufacturing expansion plans, especially for iPhone production, amid heightened India-China diplomatic tensions.

The FBI has issued a warning about potential 'copycat or retaliatory attacks' after Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an ISIS sympathiser, drove a truck into crowds on New Year's Day in New Orleans, killing 14 people. The authorities highlight the increasing use of vehicle ramming by extremists inspired by foreign terrorist organisations.

The festival is a reminder of a not-so-distant past when crops like ragi and groundnut were grown where today stand tall buildings in the city

Kapil Dev addressed the retirement speculation surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, expressing confidence in their ability to make the right decision about their careers. The retirement rumours have arisen following their underwhelming performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and previous retirement from T20Is.

L&T’s HR head Sonica Muraleedharan clarifies Chairman S N Subrahmanyan's remarks about a 90-hour work week, explaining that his comment was misinterpreted and not intended to mandate extreme working hours. Muraleedharan emphasizes Subrahmanyan’s supportive leadership and commitment to employee growth, urging understanding of his true intentions.

Next Sankranti, cockfights in coastal Andhra Pradesh are set to see high stakes with prizes like Mahindra Thar SUVs and Royal Enfield Bullets for winning roosters. This new trend aims to attract more participants, emphasizing memorable events over profits, with organizers focusing on participant satisfaction and elaborate setups.

Jagmeet Singh warns that Donald Trump's tariff threats pose a significant danger to Canadian jobs and the economy. He urges Canada to respond strongly, possibly by halting the export of critical minerals to the US, and firmly rejects any notion of Canada integrating into the United States.

In 'Fearless', Mohinder Amarnath recounts the 1978 cricket tour of Pakistan, depicting an unwelcome derogatory comment from a Pakistani cricketer and mixed interactions with Pakistani players. Despite some hostility, the Indian team received overwhelmingly warm welcomes from the crowds, highlighting the contrasting experiences throughout the tour.

Chinese officials are exploring the possibility of Elon Musk acquiring TikTok's US operations if the platform faces a ban, preferring it remains under ByteDance's ownership. Senior officials are debating contingency plans while ByteDance contests the ban in the Supreme Court. Negotiations involve complex geopolitical and financial factors, with Musk's involvement seen as strategically favorable.