Tata Motors’ EVs cross 2.5 lakh sales, Nexon tops the list
Business | Updated: Dec 23, 2025
- Tata.ev hits 2.5 lakh EV sales, dominates India's market with 66% share.
- Nexon.ev becomes India's first electric car to reach 1 lakh individual sales
- Tata Motors plans five new EVs and one million charging points by 2030
Lohri 2026: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance of Lohadi
Religion | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Lohri 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, marking the end of winter
- Lohri is a significant harvest festival in North India.
- Families celebrate Lohri with bonfires, folk songs, and traditional foods
3 quick, healthy Medjool date recipes perfect for winter snacking
Health & Fitness | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Medjool date recipes provide quick, healthy, flourless snacks with few ingredients.
- Dates support digestion, heart health, and provide quick energy
- Recipes include Pistachio Chocolate Date Bites, Date Bars, and Banana Bread
Track old bank balances in one place with RBI’s UDGAM portal
Business | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- RBI's UDGAM portal helps locate unclaimed deposits across multiple banks.
- UDGAM is an information tool; claims must be made directly with the bank.
- Old deposits moved to DEAF can still be claimed by contacting the bank.
Sleep without a brain? Jellyfish and Sea anemones are doing it
Science | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Jellyfish and sea anemones show sleep-like states despite lacking brains.
- Sleep may have evolved for cell repair, DNA protection, or energy conservation.
- Scientists study brainless animals to explore sleep's ancient evolutionary roots.
Film Body IMPPA urges PM Narendra Modi to help with Dhurandhar's release in Gulf countries: Report
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Dhurandhar banned in several Gulf countries despite strong box office success
- IMPPA seeks PM Modi's help to facilitate Dhurandhar's Gulf release
- Dhurandhar 2 set for March 2026 release after record-breaking earnings
Dreame unveils X60 Series robot vacuum, D-Wind air conditioner and AirStyle Pro HI at CES 2026
Technology | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Dreame reveals Whole-Home Smart Ecosystem at CES 2026 with new connected devices
- X60 Series robot vacuum boasts ultra-slim design and smart cleaning technology
- Dreame ventures into ACs, sparkling water fridges, and personal care products.
Jana Nayagan and other Thalapathy Vijay films that faced trouble before release
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Vijay's films often face delays due to censorship, politics, or legal issues.
- His movies consistently succeed at the box office despite controversies and bans.
- Jana Nayagan's release postponed, heightening anticipation as Vijay's final film
Supreme Court reserves verdict on plea of Justice Yashwant Varma assailing validity of inquiry panel by Lok Sabha
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Supreme Court reserves verdict on Justice Varma's plea against parliamentary probe
- Justice Varma disputes legality of panel investigating his corruption charges
- Varma seeks quashing of Speaker's action, calls process unconstitutional
India defends antitrust penalty law in Apple fight
Companies | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- India's antitrust body defends global turnover fines against Apple's challenge
- CCI: Global turnover fines deter multinational breaches in digital markets
- Delhi High Court to hear Apple's lawsuit over the law on January 27
JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026 OUT @ jeemain.nta.ac.in; download link, admit card details here
Education | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam City Slip released at jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Slip informs candidates of their allotted exam city, not the final admit card
- Exam scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026 in two daily shifts
US unveils strategy on Venezuelan oil, spurring sudden rush for access
World | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- US to control 50M barrels of Venezuelan crude, easing some sanctions
- US refiners and traders rush to secure Venezuelan oil, boosting refinery stocks
- Shift in global oil markets impacts prices and supply flows
Bhogi Pandigai 2026: Date, Timings, Puja Rituals and Cultural Significance
Religion | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Bhogi Pandigai 2026 falls on January 13, marking the start of Sankranti festival
- Bhogi rituals include bonfires, Bhogi Pallu for children, and Ariselu Adugulu
- Festival symbolizes renewal, cleansing, and welcoming positivity
‘Open Loot’: Row erupts as National Herald bags 69% of Karnataka ad spend, outpaces major dailies
India | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Karnataka allocated most ad funds to National Herald despite low state readership.
- BJP accuses Congress of misusing taxpayer money for political patronage
- Congress defends spending, calls National Herald a "national heritage"
Immigration, Venezuela and now Greenland: How Stephen Miller became Trump’s ‘prime minister’ and the most powerful man in White House
World | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
Stephen Miller has become the most influential figure in Trump’s second presidency, shaping policy and ideology, especially on immigration and foreign affairs, and driving a more hardline, absolutist vision that is redefining the administration’s direction.
UP LT Grade Admit Card 2026 Out Assistant Teacher Recruitment Exam, Link Here
Jobs | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- UP LT Grade Admit Card 2026 released for exams on 17 and 18 January 2026
- Admit cards issued for Social Science, Biology, English, and PE subjects
- Candidates must download admit card and carry it to the exam centre for entry
Akshaye Khanna reveals he never eats breakfast, says, “Main sirf lunch aur dinner karta hoon, beech mein bhi kuch nahi khata, kabhi kabaar…”
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Akshaye Khanna skips breakfast, opts for simple lunch and dinner.
- He sleeps 10 hours daily, keeping the same routine even off set.
- Dhurandhar, starring Khanna and Ranveer Singh, remains a hot topic in Bollywood
Chiranjeevi confirms usage of his popular dialogue “Wow, wow, why not?” in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu starring Chiranjeevi releases on January 12
- Nayanthara debuts alongside Chiranjeevi in this Anil Ravipudi-directed comedy
- Chiranjeevi confirms use of popular "Wow, wow, why not?" line in the film
Oppo Reno15 series with 200-megapixel camera launched in India, price starts at Rs 45,999
Technology | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Oppo Reno15 series debuts in India with three models, including Pro Mini.
- Reno15 Pro and Pro Mini feature 200MP camera, 80W fast charging, and AI tools
- All models go on sale January 13, 2026, with prices starting at Rs 45,999
Indian student Shivank Avasthi murder: Toronto police arrest 28-year-old, charge him with first-degree murder
World | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Toronto police arrest man for fatal shooting of Indian student Shivank Avasthi
- Accused Babatunde Afuwape charged with first-degree murder, motive unknown
- India's consulate in Toronto assisting victim's family after tragic death
Top 10 Powerful Countries in the World By Military Strength
Education | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Global Firepower ranks US, Russia, and China as top 3 militaries for 2025
- Military strength measured by tech, economy, manpower, and geography
- Top 10 list includes India, South Korea, UK, France, Japan, Türkiye, and Italy
Bhojpuri superstars take over The Great Indian Kapil Show as Pawan Singh, Manoj Tiwari and Nirahua set the stage on fire
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Bhojpuri stars Pawan Singh, Manoj Tiwari, and Dinesh Lal Yadav join Kapil's show
- Kapil Sharma turns the episode into a mock political rally with playful banter
- The episode features musical fun, jokes, and high-energy Bhojpuri celebrations
Poco M8 launched in India: Price, features and more
Technology | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Poco M8 launched in India at Rs 18,999, sale starts Jan 13 on Flipkart
- Features include 6.77-inch curved display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 5,520mAh battery
- Device: 4 years OS updates, 6 years security patches, IP65/IP66 protection
Rashmika Mandanna pays Rs 4.69 crore taxes, tops Kodagu’s taxpayer list
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Rashmika Mandanna is Kodagu’s highest taxpayer, paying Rs 4.69 crore this year
- She commands Rs 9-10 crore per film and owns luxury homes in multiple cities
- Rashmika will star in Cocktail 2, Maisa, and Pushpa 3 in 2026
Banks’ treasury income seen flat in Q3 as bond yield rise may be offset by OMO gains
Business | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Banks' Q3 treasury income likely flat as bond yield rise offsets RBI OMO gains
- PSU banks cushioned losses via OMO sales; AFS books face valuation pressure
- Coupon inflows and strategic portfolio shifts aided some banks' treasury income
Anthropic plans new fundraise at $350 billion valuation, sources say
Business | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Anthropic plans to raise $10 billion, valuing it at $350 billion.
- Valuation nearly doubles from $183 billion in September.
- GIC and Coatue Management expected to lead the funding round.
Buoyed by safeguard duty, leading steelmakers increase flat steel prices
Business | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Major steelmakers hiked flat steel prices by 1.5-2 percent per tonne this week
- Price hikes follow new three-stage safeguard duty on imported flat steels
- HRC prices in Mumbai now Rs 50,250-51,250 per tonne; CRC at Rs 56,700-58,500
Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2026 guide: Dates, must-see events, camel safaris and how to plan your trip
Travel | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2026 runs from January 30 to February 1 near Sam Sand Dunes
- Festival includes folk dances, camel races, moustache contests, and local food
- Thousands expected to attend Rajasthan's iconic winter cultural event
Ai+ launches NovaWatch lineup with a rotating camera and earbuds built inside a watch
Technology | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Ai+ unveils NovaWatch lineup with four models for different user needs
- Wearbuds model combines smartwatch and built-in Bluetooth earphones
- NovaWatch series launches in India in Q1 2026, full details coming soon
Gopi Bahu, aka Devoleena Bhattacharjee, gives a peek into her dreamy new Mumbai home
Lifestyle | Updated: Jan 08, 2026
- Devoleena Bhattacharjee reveals her vibrant new Mumbai home on Instagram
- Her home blends nature-inspired art, florals, and modern woodwork
- Interiors boast colorful décor, ample storage, and traditional touches.