Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Unlike the Islamic State, Al Qaeda aims for a pan-India presence, taking a slow, calculated approach. Experts warn that the use of AI, especially deepfakes of figures like Osama Bin Laden, has enhanced the group's recruitment and radicalisation efforts, posing a significant challenge for Indian security agencies. Jan 14, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower over FII outflows, crude prices rise

As of 9.25 am, Sensex slipped 74 points, or 0.09 per cent to 83,552 and Nifty eased 12 points, or 0.05 per cent to 25,719. Main broad-cap indices showed slight divergence with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 unchanged, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.48 per cent. Jan 14, 2026
'I'd do it in a heartbeat': Trump on revoking citizenship from naturalized citizens

Trump calls Fed chief Jerome Powell 'lousy', defends ICE agent

Trump also defended an ICE agent involved in a fatal Minnesota incident, blaming illegal immigration and backing enforcement actions. He acknowledged ongoing cost-of-living pressures but said inflation had eased and manufacturing and jobs were growing. Jan 14, 2026
India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric, humanity-first approach. The four priorities—Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability—will guide actions across BRICS' three pillars: political & security cooperation, economic & financial partnership, and people-to-people exchanges. Jan 13, 2026
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, cold wave conditions persist

Delhi-NCR hit by double whammy of biting cold and high air pollution

Delhi-NCR is facing a severe combination of cold wave and hazardous air pollution. The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts, with temperatures dropping as low as 4°C and high humidity intensifying the chill. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 'severe' levels in multiple areas, including Anand Vihar (411) and Rohini (397), posing serious health risks. Jan 13, 2026