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The University Grants Commission has debarred three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling scholars under the Ph.D. program for the next five years i.e. from the academic year 2025-26 to 2029-30. These universities have been directed to immediately discontinue enrolling Ph.D. students. ...

The Congress party on Thursday moved the Supreme Court to oppose the petitions challenging provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. Congress has reportedly moved an intervention application in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, against the constitutional validity of the Act. ...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday stated that the law and order of Mumbai cannot be judged based on a few incidents and asserted that the city is the safest place. The statement comes after an attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in the wee hours of Thursday that left him with injuries. ...

Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated period political drama Emergency, which is all set to hit the theatres tomorrow. Directed by and starring Kangana Ranaut, the film delves into the tumultuous Emergency period of 1975, a significant chapter in India’s history. ...

Infosys Ltd., the IT services giant, has raised its revenue growth forecast for the financial year 2025 to a range of 4.5% to 5% in constant currency terms. This is an increase from the previous projection of 3.75% to 4.5% made at the end of the September quarter. ...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. Subianto will visit India from January 25 to 26 in his first trip to the country as president. ...

UCO Bank has released a notification for the recruitment of Local Bank Officers at the organization. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on the official website of UCO Bank, ucobank.com. The application process has already begun, and there are a total of 250 vacancies to be filled through this recruitment drive. ...

Once Upon a Time in Madras, a Tamil-language hyperlink thriller, is set to captivate audiences with its intricate storytelling. Revolving around a single firearm that weaves through multiple lives, the film portrays how one object can irrevocably alter destinies. ...

We’ve often seen several celebrities taking freezing icy baths and calling it therapy. But do you know why Cold Plunge or Cold Water Immersion is one of the favourite recovery methods for many celebs, athletes or wellness enthusiasts over the years? ...

The central government has approved the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission to review and recommend salary adjustments for central government employees. The commission is expected to submit its report by 2026. ...

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, during a cabinet briefing, announced a landmark decision approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi — the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission. ...

19-year-old Learner Tien pulled off a massive heist after beating World No.5 Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open 2025. On Thursday, January 16, the teenage sensation took four hours and 48 minutes to beat Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (8-10), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) at the Margaret Court Arena. ...

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to field Chandrabhan Paswan as its candidate for Milkipur assembly bypoll. This assembly seat is one of the assembly segments of Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency in Ayodhya district. ...

The rupee extended its recovery for the second straight session and settled with a gain of 13 paise at 86.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking favourable cues from domestic equity markets and softening crude oil prices. ...

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary. Team India's campaign in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series was overshadowed by controversies, with dressing room conversations finding their way into the media. ...

Mumbai: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is being treated at Lilavati Hospital after he allegedly got attacked by an intruder at his residence in Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday. The 'Hum Tum' star underwent surgery and is now "completely stable". ...

New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said faulty road construction should be made a non-bailable offence and road contractors and engineers should be held responsible for accidents and sent to prison. Addressing an event organised by industry body CII, Gadkari further said India is number one in road accidents in the world. ...

Stung by the massive defeats against New Zealand and Australia, the BCCI has decided to organise three four-day matches in the UK ahead of the Test matches against England to give the players an opportunity to get a feel of red-ball cricket. ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has accused Hamas of creating a “last-minute crisis” that is “delaying the completion of the ceasefire deal” with the Islamist militant group. Israel has accused Hamas of backtracking on parts of the Gaza ceasefire deal which was announced on Wednesday, bringing an end to the 15-month-long war in Gaza. ...

Two commandos of CRPF's CoBRA unit were injured when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday, police said. The incident occurred in the wee hours in Basaguda police station area when a joint team of security forces was out on an area domination operation, a senior police official said. ...

New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) - Reliance Retail, the country's leading retailer, is making a bold move into the luxury segment by introducing Saks Fifth Avenue, an iconic American luxury department store chain, to the Indian market. This strategic expansion was revealed in Reliance Industries' earnings statement on Thursday. ...

By Arunav Sinha Mahakumbh Nagar (UP), Jan 15 (PTI) - Braving the biting cold, the devotees brimming with energy and enthusiasm converged at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. Chants of 'Har Har Mahadev', 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Jai Ganga Maiyya' were heard as the devotees took a dip in the bone-chilling water. ...

Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) has announced the crash test results of Mahindra's born electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6. Both electric vehicles have achieved five-star safety ratings for both adult and child occupant protection, exceeding expectations. ...

The Supreme Court announced that it will hear the appeals filed by the Gujarat government and other convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case on February 13. A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar emphasized that no adjournment would be granted on the next date of the hearing. ...

Last Updated: January 16, 2025, 14:29 IST India Movies Following the shocking stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai residence, a large number of Mumbai police officers were deployed to the actor’s home. Watch the video to know more about this incident and the latest updates in the Bollywood industry. ...