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People celebrate Kaanum Pongal amid heightened security

AICC leaders hold talks with TNCC delegation on poll alliance in State

Multi-lane free flow trial to commence soon at three toll plazas in city

Kalash theft to Red Fort blast, how Delhi Police is leveraging NATGRID for probes

Two inspectors transferred for dancing to film songs at police stations

AMMKs decision on alliance to be revealed by leader of senior partner, says Dhinakaran

The AMMK leader reiterates that no party will secure an absolute majority of its own in the upcoming Assembly election and there will be a coalit

Winning entrepreneurs under ELEVATE feted

Four arrested for bludgeoning two men to death in Tiruvallur

GCC clears over 160 tonnes of waste from city beaches between January 14 and 16

Chain-Snatcher Gang Strikes City 4 Times in 30 Minutes

Special teams are coordinating with Railway Police to check if the suspects boarded outbound trains

Fire Breaks Out at Open Area in Kondapur

Fire officials said the blaze may have been triggered by a carelessly lit cigarette thrown into the dump.

Excluding Awami League from upcoming election will not bring stability to Bangladesh, says party leader in Delhi

Former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud acknowledges Indias support to Awami League, which remains banned in Bangladesh

KDCA Secretary Appointed BCCI Observer for IndiaNZ T20

The appointment marks a significant recognition of Chowdarys four decades of service to the game.

Woman Poisons Two Kids, Dies by Suicide

According to police, Mallika, who was married to Uday Kiran of Lalitha Nagar seven years ago, had been facing frequent marital disputes for the p

3 Held for Assaulting 10 Workers Over Hand Loan

According to police, the incident occurred following a dispute over a hand loan of 10,000 taken by Gollapalli Madhu, 26, from Pamarthi Gopichand

Play is childrens language, honour it, urges Rohini Nilekani

Jagan-Led Faction Politics Still Plagues Palnadu: Gottipati

Drawing a contrast with past leadership, Gottipati said late N.T. Rama Rao founded the Telugu Desam Party to uphold Telugu self-respect, unlike l

Seven booked for attacking cashiers at roosterfight arena

RISE Gives Wings to Women Entrepreneurs Ideas

More than 1,000 women have already received training under the programme, he said, adding that the Centre was sanctioned exclusively to NTR distr

Beldanga Again on the Boil Over Attack on Another Migrant Worker

Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir, who launched a new outfit, Janata Unnyan Party, visited the area to quell protests but faced heavy protests from ang

Dream Seller may score over his rivals in the Mulraj Goculdas Trophy

Return Rush Congests Highways to Hyderabad From AP After Sankranti

Bus terminals in key AP cities wore a packed look on Saturday, as travellers started queuing up from early morning, carrying luggage and festival

How the $6,000 senior tax deduction works, and who benefits most

A new $6,000 tax deduction helps seniors 65 and older save money on taxes. It can give an average refund of $670 and more for some. The deduction

WPL-4: Smriti, Voll make it four out of four for Royal Challengers

Bell, Sayali scalp three each as the Bengaluru team bowls out Delhi Capitals for 166 despite ShafalIs brilliance

Drone Show Fizzles Out at Gachibowli

Attendees said the programme had promised a drone race, marathon finals, an remote controlled plane show, soccer finals and a nighttime drone dis

Mescom meeting on January 20

Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Ireland are in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe and their matches are scheduled in Colombo and Pallekele

Hyderabad Techie Duped of 45 Lakh in Stock Market Fraud via WhatsApp Group

The victim in his complaint told the police that he was recently added to a WhatsApp group that shared exclusive tips on stock trading and instit

State Government Effects Minor IAS and Major IPS Reshuffle; Traffic Wings Overhauled

K. Nikhila, joint director-general, Dr MCRHRD Institute, was transferred and posted as director, fisheries. She will continue to hold full additi

High-Rise Builders Must Buy 10% TDR for 10+ Floor Projects

The TDR provides additional built-up area to the landowner upon relinquishing or surrendering land without cost for public purposes and was intro

BJP's 45% Vote Share In Civic Body Polls Shows Decisive Mandate: Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the BJP's 45 per cent vote share in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections reflected a decisiv

Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike On Cards? BJP, Congress Blame Game Begins

Even as the citizens of Bengaluru are staring at another possible Metro fare hike, the BJP and Congress have begun a blame game over the issue.

The biggest blunder of Einsteins life

Do you know what connects Edwin Hubbles theory for an expanding universe and Albert Einsteins cosmological constant? The biggest blunder of cours

13 Taken Into Custody Over Violence in Charminar Zone

According to the police, the prime suspect arrested for damaging a flex banner and a plaster of Paris figurine reportedly revealed the names of h

Low visibility: Delhi airport issues advisory for 'dense fog'; passengers urged to plan extra travel time

AP Sells 1,584-Crore Worth Liquor From Jan 1 to Jan 14

According to excise sources, as many as 22.69 lakh cases of IML and 8.47 cases of beer have been sold this year from January 1 to January 14, aga

Delhi Airport Advisory: Low visibility to hit flights as IMD warns of dense fog tomorrow; key things to know

The airport authorities advised passengers to plan extra travel time and check with their airlines for a hassle-free travel experience.

Police Parade Murder Suspects on Highway

Police marched the four men along the Tenali-Guntur state highway in Chenchupeta as part of what they described as a crime scene reconstruction

India Presses Iran For Early Consular Access To 16 Detained Indians

India will continue to press Iranian authorities to grant early consular access to the 16 Indian crew members of a commercial vessel that was det

BJP-Mahayuti sweeps BMC, major civic bodies; Opposition cries foul over 'missing voters'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its Mahayuti allies swept the Maharashtra civic elections, winning 25 of 29 municipal corporations, includin

Telangana Doubles Marriage Incentive for Couples with Disabilities to 2 Lakh

The revision aims to offer stronger financial backing to newly married couples who often face higher living and healthcare costs.

T.N. government preparing a guidebook on century-old trees in Chennai

NC to move resolution in JK Assembly for reverting NMC decision on SMVD Medical College

Jammu, Jan 17: Ruling National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, calling upon the Centre

Wings India 2026 Kicks Off Jan 28; Rammohan Naidu to Inaugurate 4-Day Event

Aerial performances by the Surya Kiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force are part of the schedule.

Nr Army Commander reviews operational alert

SRINAGAR, Jan 17: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday comprehensively reviewed the operational environment in the Kashmir va

Three migrant labourers dead in mudslip at construction site in the Nilgiris; probe on

The police have registered a case and are investigating whether the land owners and the people in-charge of the construction project had necessar

Suspected Suicide Over Alleged Affair

According to police, Narsimhas wife was in a relationship with an unmarried mason from the same village, who frequently visited their house.

Ready to associate with NSS, says Vellappally

Congress 'misrule' isolated Northeast: Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress for its past misrule in Assam and the Northeast. He stated that the party's actions led to t

Election Was Very Strange...: Uddhav Thackeray On Civic Body Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday described the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on January 15 as a s

NTA Releases JEE Main 2026 Session-1 Admit Cards for Jan 21-24 Exams; Download Now

Candidates scheduled to appear for the exam on January 21, 22, 23 and 24 are required to download their admit card from the website https://jeema

Missed chances proved to be costly, says Siraj ahead of the decider match

Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Dhamaal 4' gets a new release date

Ajay Devgn is back in action with Dhamaal 4. The sequel, directed by Indra Kumar, reunites Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi, along with a cast t

Kishan Reddy Seeks Corporation Status for Secunderabad

Kishan Reddy criticised plans to merge Secunderabad into Malkajgiri and called upon Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to reconsider.

Waqf Activists Urge Minister Azharuddin to Fund CCTVs for Institutions, Cite Security Risks

Security concerns were raised following a recent incident at Puranapul Darwaza.

'Time For New Leadership': Trump Calls For End To Khamenei's Rule In Iran

US President Donald Trump called for an end to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 37-year-old rule

Today in History: What happened on January 17

Today in History: What happened on January 17: January 17th is a date rich with historical significance, marking the unveiling of the Chevrolet C

Rally in Ballari: BJP Warns of Intensified Agitation, Seeks CBI Probe Into Firing Incident

Vijayendra cited incidents including the murder of a Dalit woman in Yellapur, claiming the government had failed to ensure justice.

HYDRAA Commissioner Warns Encroachers: Strict Action for Dumping Soil in Lakes

HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected the Bulkapur nala in Manikonda and instructed officials to protect and restore the drain line there.

AICC takes stock of state leaders' views on DMK tie-up

Congress leaders met late Saturday to review Tamil Nadu election preparations. Discussions focused on alliance arrangements with the DMK. The par

Trade war with NATO over Greenland? Trump hits 8 European allies with heavy tariffs for opposing US

Bhatti: Telangana Govt to Bring Rohith Vemula Act Soon

The committee submitted a draft of the Rohith Vemula Act that had been prepared in Karnataka, seeking its adoption in Telangana with relevant mod

Patnaik cracks whip, suspends two BJD MLAs amid BJP gains in Odisha

The BJD has suspended two sitting MLAs, Sanatan Mahakud and Arvind Mohapatra, for anti-party activities. This move follows recent electoral setba

IND vs NZ third ODI | Phillips & Co. not stressing on making history

India is an incredibly tough place to play, and theyre a world-class side. We know well have to be at our absolute best to beat them on any given

High speed Vandhe Bharat to soon have stoppage at Jammu as more than 80% work completed

New track being put in place, yard being readied for maintenance Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: The Jammu Railway Station will soon have a sto

Star Maker Single Screen Theatres Run In Losses

Single screen theatres across the two Telugu states have long been the heart of festival euphoria whenever films of big stars are released.

All eyes on Jose K Mani as LDF, UDF vie for Kerala Cong ahead of polls

Kerala Congress leader Jose K Mani is in a strong bargaining position as both LDF and UDF vie for his party's support in the upcoming Assembly el

Kidnapped By Mob And Gang-Raped 2 Years Ago, Kuki Woman Dies In Manipur

A woman from the Kuki tribe, who was gang-raped after she was kidnapped by a group of men from Manipur's capital Imphal just after the Meitei-Kuk

Link sports with education, life skills: Sinha

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:Terming sports as a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-buil

Body of Kerala tourist retrieved from high-altitude Arunachal lake

The district administration would write to the State government to barricade Sela Lake, where the accident occurred

'Hands off Greenland: Thousands protest against Trumps land grab plan, PM Nielsen joins mass rally

PMs Development Package for J&K records 81% completion

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:As many as 81.13% of projects sanctioned under the Prime Ministers Development Package (PMDP) for Jammu & Kashmir have been co

Dalit Woman Denied Entry Into Kurnool Temple, Complaint Lodged

Orvakal police have confirmed that they have received a complaint. They said a case would be registered and investigated as per law

J&K, Ladakh record 900 MWs power swing last month

Jammu Tawi, Jan 17:In the month of December-2025, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has recorded a variation of nearly 900 Megawatts (MWs) in power av

Forgetting history erodes society: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

New Delhi: Forgetting history weakens democracy and erodes a societys moral direction, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh said o

Iran`s leader calls Trump `criminal` for backing protests, blames demonstrators

In a speech broadcast by state television, Khamenei said the protests had left several thousand people dead, the first indication from an Iranian

'Gov Walz, you can't escape!': Shocking Minnesota fraud details revealed at explosive House hearing

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Productivity Council conclave to be held next month

Fadnavis Urges BJP Corporators to Uphold Conduct

Mr. Fadnavis was speaking at a BJP felicitation programme for newly elected corporators at the Vasant Samruti Mumbai BJP office.

Buzz grows over RCP Singh's possible return to JDU after Patna posters

A poster at the JDU office in Patna has fueled speculation about RCP Singh's potential return to the party after a three-year absence. Singh, who

Cold conditions persist in J&K as another wet spell looms

MeT predicts prolonged wet spell till Jan 26 Jammu Tawi, Jan 17: Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remained largely uncha

Greenland 2: Migration movie review: Gerard Butler does all the heavy lifting in limp sequel

Comet-size gaps in logic and an indifferent approach to plot, serve an undercooked post-apocalyptic disaster movie

Afraid He Would 'Sacrifice' Them To Get Rich, 3 Men Kill Friend In Ghaziabad

In a bizarre murder in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, three friends killed a man with a gas cylinder and then set his body ablaze because they were a

Garment exporters optimistic of future

MHAs PCCA inaugurates Home Dept offices in Jammu

New Delhi, Jan 17:Principal Chief Controller of Accounts Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Dr Ajay Shanker Singh virtually inaugurated the newly es

Kanpur man strangles wife to death over infidelity doubts; surrenders

Kanpur: A 24-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife to death barely four months after their marriage over suspicion of adultery, and later sur

Quote of the day by Katy Perry: I think you can have it all, you just have to work really hard because great things dont come easily.

Katy Perrys quote of the day I think you can have it all, you just have to work really hard because great things dont come easily, conveys a simp

Trump says he is suing JPMorgan over fake Wall Street Journal report

Trump is planning to sue JPMorgan after claims in the Wall Street Journal about offering Jamie Dimon top government jobs. He says the reports are

Didi Urges CJI to Save Constitution From Disaster

Supporting the young legal professionals, Ms Banerjee said, Please take care of our new generation of lawyers. The junior lawyers are struggling.