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Nigeria petrol tanker truck explosion death toll rises to 86

World | In a statement late on Sunday, the country's information minister Mohammed Idris said that "over 265 people have so far lost their lives in this kind of incident... in the past five months".

Trump’s Inauguration Day to be coldest in 40 years due to polar vortex

World | Trending | A day before the inauguration on Sunday (Jan 19), Washington received snowfall that could leave up to 3 inches on the ground for inauguration day.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Convict Sanjay Roy gets life sentence

India News: Sealdah court sentences Sanjay Roy to life in RG Kar rape-murder case, imposing a Rs 50, 000 fine, emphasising justice for victims and community safety.

Mohammad Rasoulof's The Seed of the Sacred Fig to release in Indian in January

Hollywood The story of The Seed of the Sacred Fig unfolds in Tehran during nationwide protests triggered by the tragic death of a young woman.

Prominent figures among 90 Palestinians freed by Israel | Details

World, Middle East: The released individuals include 69 women and 21 teenage boys. Of these, 76 were freed from the West Bank and 14 from Jerusalem.

This ex-World Cup winner wants Pant to play with more responsibility

Suresh Raina praised Pant’s improvement in wicket-keeping and stressed the need for him to play with more responsibility in the 50-over format. Sports. Cricket.

First look of Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva from Kannappa released, netizens react

Entertainment The Telugu-language mythological movie will tell the story of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva. The movie will released worldwide on April 25, 2025. 

Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025: Nigeria beat New Zealand in cricket’s greatest upset

Sports, Cricket: The Nigerian women’s team will take on South Africa in their league match on Wednesday (Jan 22), with the New Zealand women’s team taking on Samoa on the same day.

NHS to attempt brain implant that could boost mood by using ultrasound

World: Discover how a pioneering NHS trial employs ultrasound in brain-computer interfaces to directly influence brain activity for better mental health outcomes.

VIDEO: Eric Garcetti bids farewell as US Ambassador to India; 'picture abhi baki hai mere dost'

India news: During his tenure in India, Garcetti extensively travelled across the country and visited 28 states, experiencing India's vibrant culture and heritage.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Gaza Truce Begins With Release Of 3 Israeli Hostages

After much anticipation, the first three Israeli hostages being released were finally handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas on Sunday hours after the ceasefire came into effect, Reuters reported, citing local media. Watch to know more!

Several senior career diplomats asked to resign ahead of Trump’s inauguration

World | A number of veterans of the US Foreign Service were told to leave by the incoming Trump administration as they will no longer be needed.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Hundreds celebrate as prisoners arrive in West Bank

Fireworks and celebrations erupt as freed Palestinian prisoners arrive in occupied West Bank town. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Hamas says 69 women, 21 teenagers released

Fireworks and celebrations erupt as freed Palestinian prisoners arrive in occupied West Bank town. Watch in for more details!

Race To Save Robe's 169-Year-Old Obelisk From Coastal Erosion Threat

A 169-year-old obelisk on the coast of Robe is at risk of collapsing into the sea. Other infrastructure, including a walking track and beachside homes, could be under threat as the coastline rapidly erodes.

Trump 2.0 inauguration: Donald Trump holds pre-inauguration rally

Donald Trump vows to halt border inauguration, pledging strong immigration measures. The statement highlights his continued focus on tough border policies during his second term.

Trump 2.0 inauguration: Donald Trump says he'll stop border invasion

Donald Trump vows to halt border inauguration, pledging strong immigration measures. The statement highlights his continued focus on tough border policies during his second term.

On His Last Day In Office, Joe Biden Urges Supporters To ‘Hold On To Hope’

U.S. President Joe Biden urged despondent fellow Democrats not to give up hope as he returned to the warm embrace of South Carolina's Black churchgoing community to mark the final full day of his presidency on Sunday.

India: Delhi air quality drops to 'very poor' amid warmth

Delhi's air quality has plummeted to "very poor" levels, exacerbated by rising temperatures. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions as pollution worsens.