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National Legislative Index will be prepared to make legislatures more effective and people-oriented: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lucknow, Jan. 21 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday that a 'National Legislative Index' will be prepared to make legislatures more effective, people-oriented and accountable. In his vale... Read More


Abhay K. conferred Sarojini Naidu Award for poetry at Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Poet and diplomat Abhay K. has been awarded the Sarojini Naidu Award for Poetry 2026 at the second edition of the Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards, organisers announced on Wednesday.... Read More


Shahid Kapoor recalls being "intimidated" during first film with Vishal Bhardwaj, filmmaker teases Shahid as "difficult man"

Mumbai, Jan. 21 -- Actor-filmmaker duo Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj reflected on their longtime association that has spanned over a decade with some of Hindi cinema's most-acclaimed films. Speak... Read More


"Must display zero tolerance towards terrorism": Jaishankar in bilateral meeting with Spanish FM Albares

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaikshankar on Wednesday emphasised the need for global cooperation against terrorism, stating that India and Spain are both victims of terrorism and ... Read More


"Had nothing to lose": Soorma Hockey Club skipper Harmanpreet after win over Kalinga Lancers

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 21 -- Following the win over Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), the Soorma Hockey Club skipper Harmanpreet Singh said that the team approached the match ... Read More


Kerala assembly begins proceedings with orbituary reference for CPI(M) MLA Kanathil Jameela

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 21 -- The Kerala Legislative Assembly began its proceedings on Wednesday with an obituary reference, paying homage to the late CPI(M) MLA from Koyilandi, Kanathil Jameela, who... Read More


Coal ministry holds emergency meet on Naini coal block tender, seeks transparency from Telangana govt

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Amid the controversy surrounding the tender process for the Naini coal block, the Union Coal Ministry on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting with the Singareni Collieries Com... Read More


India defeat New Zealand by 48 runs, take 1-0 lead in five-match T20I series

Nagpur, Jan. 21 -- A fighting half-century by Glenn Phillips went in vain as New Zealand suffered a 48-run defeat against Team India in the high-scoring opening T20I of the five-match series at Vidarb... Read More


HIL: Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 21 -- The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time... Read More


Madras HC quashes FIR against Amit Malviya, rules Udhayanidhi Stalin's 2023 remarks amount to "hate speech"

Madurai, Jan. 21 -- The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on January 20 quashed the FIR registered in 2023 by the Tiruchi city police against BJP leader Amit Malviya for allegedly "distorting the... Read More