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India-US ties: Jaishankar, Rubio focus on trade and defence cooperation

Jaishankar said both sides agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues of mutual interest.

Normalisation of injustice, says Mehbooba Mufti on sacking of govt employees

Following the dismissal of five more employees for suspected links to terrorism, Mehbooba Mufti urged an end to what she termed the 'normalisatio

CP Orders Strict Enforcement Of Model Code Of Conduct

The elections were crucial for democracy and stressed that the police must ensure a peaceful, free and fair polling process: Nizamabad Police Com

Karnataka Govt. Readies For Maiden Elections To 5 City Corporations Under GBA

The Supreme Court order on Monday paved the way for holding elections to 5 City Corporations of GBA and the Apex Court in its order stated The el

Heavy rain in Madurai, Dindigul

Toxic: Yash film lands in BIG legal trouble ahead of clash with Dhurandhar 2, complaint filed for 'sexually explicit' scenes

Social activist Dinesh Kallahalli has filed a formal complaint with the CBFC, objecting to the obscene, sexually explicit and morally offensive s

UN concerned over worsening situation due to storm in Gaza

The United Nations on Monday, January 12, expressed concerns over the worsening situation in Gaza as the enclave faces storms while being in a fr

Interstate drug peddler arrested at Kachiguda station, over 6 kg ganja seized

Juvenile who stole 1.5 kg gold ingot apprehended in Mayiladuthurai

The case was cracked within three hours from the time of receipt of information about the theft

Leela Hyderabad Launches Makar Sankranti Thali Celebrating Telugu Flavours

Guests at The Leela Hyderabad can enjoy a unique Makar Sankranti Thali from January 14th to 18th, featuring a variety of traditional dishes made

Multi-vehicle collision at Shamirpet junction

Operation Sindoor ongoing, any misadventure will be dealt with firmly: Army Chief

Operation Sindoor was the best example of tri-service synergy under a clear-cut political directive and full freedom to act or respond, said Army

IOB reduces overnight MCLR by 5 bps

Telangana procured 70.82 lakh metric tonnes of paddy in Kharif 2025-26

Hyderabad: Telangana Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday, January 13, said the state has procured a record 70.82 lakh metric tonnes of paddy

What happened to Scott Adams, the Dilbert creator, who died at 68?

Scott Adams, creator of the satirical comic strip Dilbert, has died at age 68 after a battle with aggressive prostate cancer. Adams had revealed

Officials participate in Samathuva Pongal celebrations

Seventh train to boost metro frequency on Yellow Line from January 15

International Kite Festival kicks off at Hyderabads Parade Grounds

Hyderabad: Telangana Ministers Jupally Krishna Rao and Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the three-day International Kite and Sweet Festival at the Pa

Godavari-Style Betting Arenas Mushroom Around Vijayawada for Sankranti

Organisers are also alleged to have arranged spot-cash facilities for those arriving without money

Applications invited for admissions into Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Gurukulams

Two Die After Consuming Sweets From Unclaimed Bag In Madhya Pradesh

Two people have died after eating sweets found outside a government office in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, months after the 24 children in the di

T.N. Local Bodies Ombudsman directs action against Virudhunagar municipal officials

In case of irregularities in imposing property tax, failure to act against unauthorised buildings

Techie Duped Of Rs 2.19 Lakh In Fake Job Scam

The victim had come across an Instagram advertisement claiming to hire voice actors. After registering, she received instructions via WhatsApp an

Economic growth strongest, most sustainable form of financial inclusion: CEA

Economic growth is the most sustainable form of financial inclusion, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran stated. He emphasized that when

Sandhanakoodu flag tied to tree only in dargah area in Thirupparankundram

Why Trumps New Tariff Could Reopen China Rift

Donald Trump's threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening old wounds with Beijing, Tehran's top partner, chall

How AI Deepfakes Sparked Elon Musks Latest Controversy

Countries like Indonesia and Malaysia have blocked Grok, while India's government reported the removal of thousands of posts related to the scand

Apollo HealthCo Demerger And Listing To Help Hospital Biz Secure Investments

Apollo Hospitals aims at adding around 3,650 operating beds over the next five years and this requires a total investment of Rs 8,300 crore

Civic polls: Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar spar over 'friendly fights', poll manifesto, and 'dadagiri'

Ajit Pawar ruled out friendly fights with the BJP in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad after Fadnavis expressed his displeasure over the NCP chief critic

Scholar Dr M Manzoor Alam passes away at 80

A Muslim scholar and chairman of the Institute of Objective Studies, Dr Muhammad Manzoor Alam passed away in Delhi on Tuesday, January 13, at the

No more 10-minute delivery: Centre tells e-commerce and q-commerce players

Blinkit is the first to act on the directive, removing quick delivery promise from its branding

Trump says inflation data means Fed can cut interest rates

President Trump cited low December inflation figures, which came in below expectations, as a reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cu

America is SCREWED if: Trump warns SCOTUS tariff ruling could trigger US' economic crash

Happy Makar Sankranti 2026 Wishes: 85+ greetings, quotes, messages, images and captions

Happy Makar Sankranti Wishes 2026: Makar Sankranti marks a time for fresh starts, warmth, and harvest as the Sun enters Capricorn. The article of

Mapping of Perungudi dumpyard set to be taken up for restoration of Ramsar site in Pallikaranai

GCC has been dumping waste in 250 acres of the dumpyard inside the Pallikaranai marshland; it has earmarked 225 acres for biomining and has been

Caste killing of techie: HC criticises CB-CID for failure to arrest accused

India Launches Website, Theme Logo For BRICS Presidency 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday launched the website, theme, and logo for BRICS 2026, scheduled to take place under India's cha

Haryana Police Remove 67 Songs Promoting Gun Culture From Digital Platforms

Sixty-seven songs promoting gang lifestyle and glorifying weapons and violence have been removed from digital platforms, the Haryana Police said

UP Man Carries Snake In Pocket To Hospital After Being Bitten

An e-rickshaw driver walked into the district hospital here with a 1.5-foot-long snake in his pocket, which had allegedly bitten him, an official

50 Nand Ghars inaugurated in Vizag

Citys public health department continues have several vacancies

A few months ago, Chennai Corporation hired 155 doctors and various public health professionals to improve services. However, attrition has affec

J-K: Multiple drone sightings reported near LoC, second time in 48 hours

The Indian Army responded by firing at the drones and launching a thorough search operation to look for any potential consignment drops. This mar

Boeing turnaround takes hold with highest annual jet deliveries since 2018

Boeing achieved a significant turnaround in 2025. The company delivered 600 aircraft, its highest since 2018. Boeing also secured 1,075 net new o

Assam: CM Himanta taps Nari Shakti, distributes MMUA seed funds ahead of 2026 elections

Woman Posts Photo From Delta Flight Without Seat For Baby, Sparks Debate

The story and the debate around it highlight the challenges parents face when travelling with young children.

Rs 10,000 Crore to Farmers by Sankranti New Speed-of-Delivery Benchmark: Manohar

The minister charged that the previous Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government made farmers wait for months before making payments, pushing many farmer

Trump's Help On Its Way Message To Iran Protesters, Then A Russia Warning

Russia, in a stern warning to the US, said that the threats of new military strikes on Iran were categorically unacceptable and slammed what it c

'Red carpet instead of red eyes': Congress targets BJP over CPC meeting; saffron party hits back

A Communist Party of China delegation's visit to New Delhi has ignited a political firestorm, with the Congress and BJP trading barbs over transp

Watch: Rahul Gandhi on Khatam Tata Bye meme

Air Canada Crew Member Trapped In Cargo Hold Rescued After Passengers Hear Screaming

An Air Canada Rouge flight was delayed after a ground crew member was inadvertently trapped in the cargo hold. No injuries were reported, and an

Forest Fire Triggers Multiple Landmine Blasts Near Line Of Control In J&K

A series of landmine blasts occurred along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after a raging forest fire swept thro

Ticketmaster faces Quebec class action lawsuit after court rules service fees may be unreasonable

Ticketmaster is facing a class action lawsuit in Quebec over its service fees. A judge has allowed the case to move to trial. The lawsuit claims

Exhibition of Gandhi caricatures: Different strokes by different folks

An international exhibition of Gandhi caricatures created by over a 100 artists from 24 countries is on display in the city

Power production in J&K drops over 25% in dry winters

Water level in rivers, dams goes down Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: The power production in almost all the hydel power projects of the Union

Dr. R. Ramesh from Kerala is the new national vice-president of IMA

Rally taken out in Coimbatore to highlight importance of wearing helmet

Social Security sends new payments on January 14, 2026: Are you on the list? Full January 2026 stimulus payments with COLA schedule explained

The first Social Security payments of 2026 arrive on January 14, carrying the new 2.8% COLA increase. Over 70 million Americans will see higher c

CM Revanth Assures Steps to Address Primary Schools' Issues

Quoting the Chief Minister, Murali said Revanth Reddy had assured that steps would be taken soon to implement the DA and PRC and to clear the pen

Protest intensifies against toll collection at Kumbala-Arikkady toll plaza

Alagappa group signs MoU with TN govt. to send nursing students to foreign countries

Spanish Man Arrested After Trying To Wheel Dead Wife Onto Plane

An 80-year-old man was arrested at Tenerife South Airport after security discovered his wife had died while he attempted to push her body onto a

Kuki-Zos to hold rally to push for separate administration

The tribal community has been demanding a Union Territory as it feels it cannot co-exist with Meiteis in conflict-scarred Manipur

AIFF finalises ISL charter

Planned for a 20-season cycle, the ISL will be run by a governing council and a management committee

Adani Gangavaram Port Wins ICC Environmental Excellence Award

The company said these initiatives reflect its commitment to building a cleaner and greener port ecosystem while supporting long-term environment

The Outer Worlds 2: A large, fun, Obsidian galaxy romp

One of the leaders in narrative action role playing games, Obsidian are back with a bigger, better and spunkier sequel to their capitalistspace a

Samathuva pongal celebrated in Dindigul Collectorate

Sanathnagar TIMS Hospital to Open by Ugadi

An organ transplantation centre is also being set up, with modern operation theatres capable of performing all types of transplant surgeries

Congress Sets Sights On Karimnagar Municipal Corporation

The party would work collectively to capture the civic body and implement a special manifesto aimed at transforming the citys infrastructure: Vel

Turkman Gate violence: Court reserves bail for five, two sent to judicial custody

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday, January 13, reserved the bail order for five men allegedly involved in a stone-pelting incident near the Fai

Odisha: Consent of Woman Is Paramount with Regard Her Marriage, Says HC

The High Court further stressed that the decision of an adult woman must be respected. This important ruling was delivered while hearing the Kaka

TIDCO Houses Handed Over With Basic Amenities: T.G. Bharat

The Minister took part in a TIDCO housing allotment programme held at Jagannath Gattu on the outskirts of Kurnool city

Dead Men Walking: Abhishek Parades 10 Voters to Prove ECI Wrong

This is the second time within two weeks that the Diamond Harbour Trinamul Congress parliamentarian has taken on the ECI with allegations of faul

Congress and BRS parties trying to revive Telangana sentiment on river water dispute: BJP

Hollywoods new couple? Ana de Armas and Jacob Elordi spark dating rumors after Golden Globes appearance

Ana de Armas and Jacob Elordi were spotted together at the 2026 Golden Globes, showcasing a friendly yet cozy interaction. Photographs captured t

Take over institutions, help is on the way, Trump tells Iranian protesters

Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council, had responded to Mr. Trump, saying U.S. interference in this internal matter would mean des

Bitcoin price (BTC USD) today surges above $92,000 after CPI report shows inflation holds at 2.7%, fueling Fed rate-cut hopes

CPI report impact on Bitcoin (BTC USD): Bitcoin surged past $92,000 following the release of December's US inflation data, which held steady at 2

India-France ties: PM Modi meets Macrons aide; reaffirms strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Emmanuel Bonne, French President Macron's diplomatic advisor, reinforcing the robust India-France strategic

Warangal As Spiritual Epicenter, Gears Up For Festivals

Millions of devotees from outside are expected to converge in this region for the celebrations, especially for the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jat

Bihar minor tortured for 2 months, HC raps govt, directs Rs 5L compensation

Patna: The Patna High Court has directed the Bihar government to award a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to a minor boy who was unlawfully put behind b

Veteran mridangist Trichur C. Narendran looks back at his State School Arts fest days

A winner from six decades ago, Mr. Narendran went on to become one of the foremost exponents of mridangam, and performed with outstanding vocalis

India to grow 7.2% in FY26: World Bank

The World Bank has upgraded India's FY26 growth forecast to 7.2%, driven by robust domestic demand and rising rural incomes. While FY27 growth is

P. Shanmugam, other CPI(M) leaders call on Stalin

'Abusing their authority': Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth over demotion threats

Rights Panel Crack Down On Chinese Manja Menace

The directive follows a petition highlighting recent incidents in which citizens suffered injuries from the razor sharp nylon, glass coated threa

Head constable saves toddlers life

German chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Bosch campus, highlights India-Germany ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Bosch campus in Bengaluru, emphasizing strong Indo-German economic and technological collaboration i

BTS tour: BTS announce massive 20262027 world tour, confirming long-awaited global comebackhere are the BTS tour dates

BTS tour announcement: Global superstars BTS have announced their highly anticipated comeback world tour, set to launch in April 2026 and run thr

Education Minister calls for top tech institutes to be under national accreditation framework

Curricula should be aligned with national priorities, PhD programmes must be industry-centric, says Dharmendra Pradhan

'MGNREGA Was Guarantee Of Loot, No Corruption In VB-G RAM G': Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the MGNREGA had effectively become a guarantee of loot, while asserting that there was no scope for even a single ru

Army Opens Fire At Suspected Drone Along LoC In J&Ks Rajouri

Rajouri, Jan 13: Indian Army troops opened fire on a suspected Pakistani drone after it was detected during routine surveillance along the Line o