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Kozhikode girl wins national-level prize at Veer Gatha 5.0

A Centrist lens on illegal immigration

The Oppositions denial of undocumented immigrants in the face of evidence alienates people

Delhi HC quashes 2016 income tax notices to Prannoy Roy, Radhika Roy

Bench terms the reassessment proceedings arbitrary and against fundamental and constitutional rights

Police arrest man for his girlfriends death

Rehearsal for Republic Day Celebration held on Monday: Traffic will be diverted for three more days on Kamarajar Salai

District Cong. chief post is position of prestige, honour, saysHooda

Many national and State leaders, including SirChhotuRam, have held this position, he said.

Man threatens autorickshaw driver, takes away vehicle

After years of struggle, govt. increases pay for sanitation workers under RCH scheme

The rising cost of poll promises

The AIADMK is promising more freebies instead of promoting fiscal prudence

City hospital launches round-the-clock medical bus services for rural communities

Two persons attack man with sickle

Corrections and Clarifications January 20, 2026

India-UAE partnership: Trade ties deepen as both nations target $200 billion by 2032

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday, decided to double India

T.N. Industries Minister hopes PMO will see true value of Hosur airport

Electronics City Industrial Township Authority is a public authority, rules State Information Commission

Letters to The Editor January 20, 2026

CCTV Cameras To Be Installed At Garbage Hotspots

Inputs and suggestions from residential welfare associations (RWAs) will be taken into account while shortlisting locations. Earlier, in the Uppa

Regional saffron: on Maharashtra politics

BJP is on the ascent in Maharashtra; so is Chief Minister Fadnavis

Authorities Alarmed By Mysterious Boiling Seawater Off Gujarat Coast

Authorities and the fishing community are alarmed by reports of churning and bubbling of seawater off the Gujarat coast, an official in Palghar d

GCC to level uneven road edges with concrete on 18 stretches at 3.16 cr.

Calling out the EDs actions, the media trials

The Directorate of Enforcements status as a central agency does not make it infallible with instances of its overreach, poor investigation and ev

Slight Rise in Temperatures Brings Relief Across J&K, Ladakh

Two WDs to affect J&K from Jan 22 to 28; MeT says widespread rain, snowfall likely Jammu Tawi, Jan 19:Minimum temperatures across most parts of J

Is U.S. national debt behind all the chaos Trump is injecting? Americas national debt has climbed to $38.5 trillion, pushing interest costs higher and squeezing the American Dream

U.S. national debt officially reached a record $38.5 trillion in January 2026. Federal borrowing is accelerating at a rate of $8 billion per day,

Hackers Target Iran's State TV To Air Footage Supporting Exiled Crown Prince

Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and calling on sec

DGP Prabhat calls for tighter security vigil ahead of R-Day celebrations

Srinagar, Jan 19:Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat Monday instructed officers to intensify surveillance of anti-nationa

Next-Generation post office inaugurated at IIT-Madras

3 Arrested In Chennai For Attempted Murder Of Delivery Worker

Three men have been arrested in Chennai in connection with the attempted murder of a 23-year-old delivery worker who was stabbed multiple times i

First guava processing plant in Rajasthan to improve farmers livelihood with value addition

The promotion of agricultural and horticultural products would help enhance the farmers income and strengthen the rural economy, said Om Birla

Separate Jammu demand supports Pakistans agenda: Dy CM

Jammu Tawi, Jan 19: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary Monday said that the demand for separate state for Jammu re

Fractured Yemen: on the Persian Gulf regions geopolitical fault line

Saudi Arabia and UAE must help all Yemeni factions come together

Ahmedabad's Fake Doctors And 'Black Blood' Scam Busted By Alert Banker

In a chilling tale of deception, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch intercepted a sophisticated gang targeting the city's most vulnerable: senior c

Source India to be held at Chennai Trade Centre in Feb.

Dont think Kashmiri Pandits would return to valley permanently: Farooq

People of J&K Never desired to go with Pakistan, chose India in 1947 Jammu Tawi, Jan 19:The National Conference president and former Jammu and Ka

Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. from his famous 'I have a dream speech': 'Now is the time to rise from...' Inspiring quotes to remember on MLK day

Quote of the Day: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, his powerful words from the I Have a Dream speech resonate as a call to action. The Quote of the

In a changing world, it is small tables, big dividends

With bilateral diplomacy remaining demanding, Indias best chances lie in diplomatic white spaces

How an Indore beggar became crorepati, owns 3 homes, 3 auto-rickshaws, Swift Dzire

Mangilal, a leprosy patient, is a crorepati with three homes, including a government-allocated house in his name, three auto-rickshaws, and a Mar

Police Bust Sand Mafias New Smuggling Tactic

Mafia packed river sand in gunny bags to evade checks

Omar briefs Amit Shah on J&K matters

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Monday and the two leaders discussed various issues relat

Prince Harry, Elton John Violated By UK Media's Alleged Intrusion

Alleged unlawful information gathering by two UK newspapers made Prince Harry paranoid beyond belief and left Elton John feeling violated, the pa

Haryana govt.s changes to monthly aid scheme leave women falling through the cracks

Paratrooper succumbs to injuries as search Ops continue; hideout busted

LG Sinha pays tribute to martyr Jammu Tawi: A paratrooper, who was critically injured in gunfight with terrorists, succumbed to his injuries on M

HC Not Inclined to Stay Proceedings on Establishment of Kothagudem Municipal Corporation

The government informed the court that it had submitted a detailed counter-affidavits rejecting the allegations made by the petitioners.

Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as BJP President

New Delhi, Jan 19: Five-time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin was on Monday elected unopposed as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),

Water Supply To Improve In New Merged GHMC Areas

Though the HMWS&B) has been supplying water to these areas for a long time, no Consumer Account Number (CAN) numbers were allotted to the househo

Nitish begins Samriddhi Yatra to review 430 projects announced before election

During his yatra, Nitish Kumar said that he will increase the financial assistance given to women, especially to Jeevika didis

Call for Disability Aid Applications After Low Response

Low response prompts reopening of application window

Maharashtra civic poll results a bittersweet moment for BJP, Shiv Sena

BJP and Shiv Sena are locked in a power struggle for key posts in municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Domb

Budget session: J&K Govt directs all deptts to be ready with replies

Questions of all MLAs being received by Assy Secretariat Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 19: The Government of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu

SIT summons Siddipet MLA T. Harish Rao in phone tapping probe

Eleven held in connection with Puranapool Chilla communal incident

Puradhara Dasa Aradhana Festival Concludes

The special officer of the Dasa Sahitya Project, Ananda Theerthacharyulu, said Sri Purandara Dasa, who was actually the incarnation of Narada, pe

Congress alleges fraudulent deletions from Rajasthan draft voters' list

Congress leaders in Rajasthan have accused the BJP of manipulating the draft voter list. They claim names of opposition supporters are being frau

Valentino Garavani dies at 93: Italian fashion icon behind the famous Valentino Red

Valentino Garavani was a legendary Italian fashion designer known for elegant gowns and luxury style. He built a global fashion brand loved by mo

What's Happening In Greenland, Gaza, Venezuela Beyond Parody: William Dalrymple

William Dalrymple, host of the globally acclaimed podcast Empire: World History - which currently boasts over a million monthly downloads - is a

Claims, Objections Deadline For Tamil Nadu SIR Extended Till January 30

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections related to the ongoing Special Intensive Revisi

Devendra Fadnavis Showcases Maharashtras $1 Trillion Roadmap At Davos 2026

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said Maharashtra has emerged as India's gateway for foreign investment and will keep on attracting lar

Karnataka Considering Holding Local All Body Polls At One Go: DK Shivakumar

The Karnataka government has said it is considering conducting all local body elections, including the civic polls in Bengaluru, at one go.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches Unified Emergency Helpline 112

The residents of Delhi will soon be able to access multiple emergency services by dialling a unified helpline 112 instead of calling multiple num

Nitin Nabin Sole Candidate For BJP Chief Post After 37 Sets Of Nominations

Nitin Nabin is set to become the BJP national president as he emerged as the sole candidate for the top party post, senior BJP leader and returni

'Rehabilitate Mentally Challenged Homeless People': Top Court To Centre

The Supreme Court on Monday described homeless people suffering from mental illnesses as destitute to the extreme and most vulnerable, and gave t

Delhi Court Seeks Centre's Assistance On UK Request In Nirav Modi Case

The Delhi High Court has requested the assistance of the Central government regarding a communication from the Supreme Court of England and Wales

Manipur rape survivor's death a 'national shame', says CPM's Brinda Karat

CPM leader Brinda Karat has called the death of a Kuki gang rape survivor a ational shame, highlighting the state and justice system's failure n

Lokesh Invites Telugus to Invest in AP

Lokesh explained that AP secured 25.3 per cent of the total investments made in the country during this period.

SC directs ECI to publish names of 12.5 mn voters flagged for logical discrepancies in Bengal SIR

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to publish the names of 12.5 million individuals flagged for logical discrepancy

CM Siddaramaiah Inaugurates Rayanna Statue

The State government would develop the memorial sites of six other freedom fighters who were hanged by the British at Nandagad in Belagavi distri

Valentino Garavani, leading Italian fashion designer, dies at 93

The colour, introduced to the fashion world several years later, in 1959, with a strapless cocktail dress of draped tulle, has carried his name -

Watch | Nitin Nabin, five-term MLA from Bihar, is the new national president of the BJP

Forty-five-year-old Nitin Nabin, a five-term MLA from Bihar, has been elected as the new national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

UP signs waste-to-energy, AI data centre and defence manufacturing MoUs at Davos

Uttar Pradesh secured significant investment commitments at the World Economic Forum 2026, signing deals worth 8,000 crore for clean energy, 1,60

Indian defence company to invest 500 cr in chip plant

Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd is investing Rs 500 crore to establish a new semiconductor production facility, aiming to cater to domes

Reddy Demands CBI Probe Into Ballari Clash

Why Siddaramaiah is hesitant to hand over the case to CBI?: MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy

Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: 'Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are...'

Khalil Gibran's enduring wisdom highlights how suffering can forge strong souls and resilient characters, transforming pain into a crucible for g

Quote of the day by Camila Cabello: i think i miss you means even more than i love you. because you can love a lot of people but there are really just a few you can miss.

Camila Cabellos quote: i think i miss you means even more than i love you. Because you can love a lot of people but there are really just a few y

Trump is serious about Greenland!': Putins old speech goes viral as POTUS hits Europe with tariffs

Questions Raised Over Setting Up a New University at IIIT Basar

Student leaders say it would be good if the university is set up at Utnoor, which is well connected with Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Manche

Polish Minister Walks Away After NDTV Question On Pakistan's Cross-Border Terrorism

A pointed remark by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on what he called the selective targeting of India set the tone for a visibly tense me

US natural gas prices rises 20% today to $3.70 amid Arctic freeze - heres the year-end prediction and top stocks to watch tomorrow

US natural gas prices today: US natural gas prices saw a significant jump on Monday. Forecasts predict much colder weather across the nation. Thi

Bengaluru civic polls to be held using ballot papers

Bengaluru is set to embrace a return to paper ballots for its upcoming city corporation elections, a directive stemming from a recent Cabinet res

Tamil Nadu Assembly Begins Today, Could Be Stormy

The ruling party is also geared up to field a possible fusillade of questions during the proceedings that might see the presentation of only an i

Right To Exams Akin To Right To Life: Court Orders Special Exam for Student

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the right to appear in an examination is akin to the right to live with human dignity enshrined in Art

Two policemen stabbed in scuffle with robber near Shahbad Dairy

WPL-4: Gautami, bowlers ensure RCB becomes first team to seal playoffs spot

The No. 4 batter stitches together handy partnerships of 60 and 69 with Smriti and Richa, respectively; Sayali scalps three while fellow medium-p

14 School Children Injured as Giant Swing Breaks, Collapses at Fair in MPs Jhabua Town

14 children riding on the swing - 13 girls and one boy - all students of the School of Excellence, were injured in the accident and admitted to t

'Very unwise': Scott Bessent warns Europe against retaliating against Trump's Greenland tariffs

Trump tells Norway his Greenland threats linked to Nobel Prize snub

Trump has intensified his push to wrest sovereignty over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark, threatening punitive tariffs on countries whi

Pro-Khamenei protesters torch US, Israeli flags, blame Trump, Bibi for inciting violence in Iran

Two held for smuggling drugs in train

ICG evacuates patient from Agati in life-saving operation

U.S. talks with hardline Venezuelan Minister Cabello began months before raid

The officials warned Diosdado Cabello against using the security services or militant ruling-party supporters he oversees to target the countrys

Listen Well, Succeed Bigger

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Effective communication is the backbone of success, and listening is a crucial part of it. As Rajeev Sethi points ou

SSLC preparatory exam timings changed

The exams will start from 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m.