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US Secretary of State extends R-Day greeting to India, praises Quad connect

'On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day,' Rubio said on Sunday

Democrats vow to oppose DHS funding Bill, raising risk of govt shutdown

Democratic senators say they will oppose the homeland security funding bill after the fatal shooting of a Minnesota man by an ICE agent, raising the prospect of a partial government shutdown

No plans to pursue FTA with China: Canadian PM Carney amid Trump's threat

Carney was responding to US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing

President approves gallantry, service awards for ICG on Republic Day

According to an official release, the awards honour the unwavering commitment and exemplary service of ICG personnel in safeguarding India's maritime boundaries

Trump blames Democrats for 'chaos' after Minneapolis shooting sparks debate

After remaining relatively quiet on Sunday, the Republican president in two lengthy social media posts said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations

'It's a wake-up call': Obama condemns killing of US citizen in Minneapolis

The remarks came after the 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal immigration agents early Saturday morning (local time) in south Minneapolis

Nation applauds Padma Awardees 2026 as leaders pour in congratulations

For Padma Shri, Gafuruddin Mewati Jogi and Taga Ram Bhil from Rajasthan have been selected for their contributions to the field of Art, while Swami Brahmadev Ji Maharaj is selected for Social Work

Israel conducts 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza

Operation to recover Ran Gvili comes as mediators push Israel and Hamas toward the second phase of the truce and possible opening of the Rafah crossing

Winter storm grounds US air travel as over 10,000 flights cancelled

Significant disruptions also hit major airport hubs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Charlotte, Philadelphia and Atlanta, home to the nation's busiest airport

US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid: Trump

Trump had previously said when describing the raid on Maduro's compound that the US had turned off "almost all of the lights in Caracas," but he didn't detail how they accomplished that

Six-day 'Bharat Parv' festival to be held at Red Fort from Jan 26 to 31

A six-day national cultural and tourism festival featuring tableaux, performances, crafts and cuisines from across states and UTs will be held at Red Fort lawns with free public entry

Weather today: IMD forecasts rain, snow, biting cold across India

A fresh Western Disturbance is set to bring rain and snowfall to the western Himalayas, along with dense fog, hailstorms and biting cold conditions across several parts of India, said the IMD

Best of BS Opinion: India must find its way as it enters a new world order

From India's role in a changing global order to fertiliser reform, export ambitions and the EV supply chain, today's Best of BS Opinion brings together key editorials and columns.

India's voice to the world: Veteran journalist Mark Tully dies at 90

Veteran BBC World Service journalist Mark Tully, long regarded as the voice of India to the world, has died at 90, leaving behind a legacy of credible and landmark reporting

A wide Padma award canvas, from Dharmendra and Uday Kotak to Harmanpreet

Cricketer Rohit Sharma, women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur and hockey player Savita Punia received the Padma Shri

Rupee likely to trade around 92.50 per dollar by March-end: BS Poll

Trade deal with US could reverse the fortune of the Indian currency

IS Bindra, ex-BCCI president who shaped cricket's marketing era, dies at 84

Bindra served as the board president from 1993 to 1996, and was also the president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014

Value of CDs climbs to ₹5.75 trillion, rates cross 7% for marquee banks

Deposit tightness has pushed certificate of deposit outstanding to a record ₹5.75 trillion, with marquee banks raising one-year funds at over 7%

China probes top military officials, including CMC vice chairman Youxia

The other senior official under investigation is General Liu Zhenli, a CMC member who serves as its chief of staff of the Joint Staff Department

Trump admin's defence strategy softens tone on China, focuses on deterrence

The department's long-awaited National Defence Strategy, released Friday evening, directs the Defence Department to 'maintain a favourable balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific'