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'It’s all about the land': Zelenskyy says Ukraine to hold talks with US and Russia
Ukraine, US and Russia to meet in UEA on Friday, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy
After Davos face off, Donald Trump revokes 'Board of Peace' invitation to Canada's Carney
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US officially exits World Health Organization: 'Strayed from its core mission'
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TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
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From the 1921 coup to the present unrest: Why Iran’s protests have revived the debate on the Pahlavi regimeSubscriber Only
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‘To me, he is always Salman’: Rachel Eliza Griffiths’ memoir reclaims Rushdie from the icon
Salman Rushdie, Poet and novelist Rachel Eliza Griffiths' new memoir, 'The Flower Bearers'.
‘We’re spending on sexy AI instead of vaccinating babies’: The Story of a Heart author Dr Rachel Clarke
Dr Rachel Clarke won the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction for The Story of a Heart.

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Tripura CM Manik Saha lauds Sanskriti Haat, announces Rs 50.25 lakh grantSubscriber Only
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‘Token protest’: BJP workers vandalise TMC office in Agartala over assault on party leaders in BengalSubscriber Only
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Pregnant woman dies after being assaulted by husband in Tripura, accused abscondingSubscriber Only
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Why ‘strong kids’ still need to cry – like a tree that bends instead of breakingSubscriber Only
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Health Specials

How to slow brain ageing? Here are six everyday habits I follow as a neurologist
One of the biggest myths about ageing is that learning belongs to the young.

Science

Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms 
Over time, they gathered data from more than 120 seismometers that captured the sonic booms from the reentry, using that data to plot the object's suspected path. (Image: AP)

Horoscope

Aries Horoscope Today, 23 January 2026: The morning favours key conversations and decisive meetings
Get Aries Horoscope Daily Prediction for 23 January 2026

INVESTIGATIONS

In 3 years, nearly 60% orders by TV & digital news regulator cite communal code breach
In 3 years, nearly 60% orders by TV & digital news regulator cite communal code breach
BMC polls tomorrow, look at Mithi river today: Toxic flow, projects stalled, crores unspent
BMC polls tomorrow, look at Mithi river today: Toxic flow, projects stalled, crores unspent
Reality check for Mumbai civic polls: In 3 years, 99% of development funds went to wards under ruling alliance
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Toyota lines-up Urban Cruiser Ebella with focus on ownership assurance
Vikram Gulati, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Volkswagen lines up Tayron to re-enter three-row SUV space
Volkswagen lines up Tayron to re-enter three-row SUV space
Indian Govt mandates ‘AC-On’ fuel efficiency testing for all cars from October 2026
Officials highlight that the change aims to deliver more closer to accurate and realistic mileage data, helping consumers make better-informed purchasing decisions.
India-spec 2026 Renault Duster launching on January 26: India price, safety features, and everything to expect
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