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Teachers Call Parliament March over TET Exemption, Pension Reforms

As part of the protest plan, teachers across the state will attend work wearing black badges on January 9 and send memoranda to the President and

Dinakar Defends APs Right to Surplus River Waters

GodavariPenna interlinking vital for Andhra Pradeshs water security, he says

CDC updates childhood vaccine schedule: 5 Key things parents need to know

The CDC has updated the childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 18 to 11. Rotavirus, hepatit

Reform-express continues to gain momentum: PM

New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indias Reform Express is gaining momentum, powered by the NDA governments invest

Trump Wrongly Says India Ordered 68 Apache Helicopters

The US President further claimed that Prime Minister Modi was not that happy with him due to high American tariffs on Indian exports. He said Ind

BJP has ruined future of Jammus children: Dy CM

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Singh Choudhary on Tuesday criticised the BJP following the closure of the Shri Mata Vaishno D

Protest groups hail MBBS seats allocation to SMVD Medical College

NC, PDP, Cong oppose move Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : The NMCs decision to withdraw permission granted for setting up an MBBS course in a Jammu college o

Net-Zero Residential School Pilot Project Launched at APSWREIS Campus

A mass plantation drive marked the occasion, with students and green volunteers participating.

Revanth Unveils Poster for CM's Cup-2025, Tournaments to Begin from Jan. 17

The competitions will be conducted in phases, beginning at the Gram Panchayat level from January 17 to 22, followed by mandal and ULB levels from

Allies to provide security guarantees to Ukraine

Kyiv's allies have agreed to offer Ukraine robust defense guarantees. European nations, Canada, and US representatives met in Paris. They will su

CM directs intensification of water quality testing, reviewing industrial reforms

Jammu, Jan 7 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed the intensification of water quality testing under the Jal Jeevan Mission and e

Bandaru (Machilipatnam) Port Targeted to Complete by December

On the Bandaru Port project, Janardhan Reddy said around 42 per cent of the works, estimated at about Rs.1,700 crore, were still pending. He said

Virgin River Season 7 confirmed release date, what to expect, cast, first-look image and how to watch on Netflix: When will new season air?

Virgin River Season 7 confirmed release date, what to expect, cast, first-look image and how to watch has been revealed by Netflix. The series re

Fresh snowfall covers higher reaches of Bhaderwah, delights tourists

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah in Doda district delighted tourists, who had flocked to the picturesqu

Pawan To Visit Pithapuram

Deputy CM to attend Sankranti events and review development, law and order

IVRS Survey on Teachers to Ascertain Parents Satisfaction Levels

Normally IVRS surveys are being done by the government on the welfare activities and also on the performance of the MLAs and other leaders, so as

Trump moves to ban big investors from buying single-family homes

President Trump wants to stop large companies and investors from buying single-family homes because it makes housing expensive and hard to buy fo

Terror Funding Case: SC to hear bail plea of separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah on Jan 13

New Delhi, Jan 7 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on January 13 the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah

UP govt cancels Assistant Professor exam 2025: Who is Mehboob Ali? Accused arrested in paper leak case, check new dates, application fee, eligibility

The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled the Assistant Professor recruitment exam 2025. The UPESSC will soon release new da

Crime Branch Jammu registers cheating case involving Rs 15.15 Lakhs

Jammu Tawi: The Special Crime Wing, Crime Branch Jammu has registered a formal case under Section 420 RPC on the basis of a written complaint lod

Vijays Jana Nayagan release postponed, new date to be announced soon

Originally scheduled for January 9, the release has been delayed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond the control of the production team.

Dragon fumes at US' oily business in Caracas; Tehran may benefit

Global oil prices dropped as the United States convinced Venezuela to reroute oil shipments away from China. China has strongly condemned this mo

Cold, Dry Weather Persists in Jammu as Chillai-Kalan Peaks Across J&K

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Jammu division continues to experience cold and dry winter conditions, with dense morning fog affecting visibility at several

Bastars One-Hour Wonder: Unique Green Cave To Open For Tourists

The Green Cave derives its name from the microscopic green microbial layers found on the stalactites (limestone formations) from the caves walls

Bangladesh Interested In Procuring JF-17 Jets Developed With China: Pakistan

Pakistan and Bangladesh air chiefs held talks on potential procurement of JF-Thunder fighter jets by Dhaka as a mark of deepening defence ties be

CS Plans Insurance for All in AP by 2047

The CS directed Finance department to issue instructions to departmental secretaries and district collectors to run large-scale public awareness

Govt seeks early submission of legislative proposals for Budget Session

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Ahead of the upcoming Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Department of Law, Justice and Parliam

Yemen's southern separatists lose contact with delegation that travelled to Riyadh for talks

More than 15 Saudi airstrikes overnight hit the al-Dhale governorate, where al-Zubaidi's village is located, targeting STC camps, according to ST

Danish allies ideate on response if US moves to take over Arctic island

European nations are uniting to counter potential United States ambitions in Greenland. France and Germany are leading discussions with allies on

PM Modi To Address Rally At Abandoned Tata Nano Site In Bengal's Singur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address a public gathering in Singur, Hooghly district, on January 18, during his planned two-day visit

Delhi Ramlila Demolition Drive Turns Violent

Although the situation is gradually returning to normal, an uneasy atmosphere continues to prevail in the area, evoking memories of the Emergency

India's Reform Express: PM Modi On 7.4% GDP Growth Estimate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday referred to estimates of India's Real GDP growing by 7.4% in 2025-26 and said that India's Reform Expre

White House Says Greenland Critical To Counter Russia, Chinese In Arctic

The White House on Wednesday said the possible acquisition of Greenland remains under active discussion, framing the Arctic territory as strategi

Omar Abdullah govt has failed J&K people, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleges on dads anniversary

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Omar Abdullah government for its indifference to public concerns, particularly regarding the proposed rai

Cabinet Panel Proposes Presenting Budget On Sunday, February 1

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) has agreed to propose January 28 as the date for the start of the budget session of Parliament

DMK Long-Term Ally: Congress MP Manickam Tagore On Tamil Nadu Polls

With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, Congress MP Manickam Tagore sought to dispel speculation about any rift within the IN

Under 35 and saving for retirement? Heres how much your peers actually have stashed away

Only half of Americans under 35 have retirement savings in 2022. Median balances reach $18,800. Young adults face student loans, rent, and low st

Telugu Chargesheet Sets New Precedent

The initiative was spearheaded by woman head constable N. Swaroopa, who prepared and produced charge sheets in two separate cases entirely in the

Robinhood or Robbing Hood?'US to use millions of barrels of oil to benefit people'

President Trump revealed Venezuela will supply oil to the US. Proceeds will benefit both nations. The White House will meet with top US oil execu

In a league of its own, women's cricket captivates both brands and viewers

The Women's Premier League is entering its most profitable season. Strong advertiser interest follows the Indian team's World Cup victory. Viewer

Suryavanshi In Distress Before India vs SA U19 ODI, Match Referee Reacts

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was in tremendous form in the third India vs South Africa ODI on Wednesday

Political strain clouds Bangladesh Premier League telecast in India

India and Bangladesh face escalating media and sports broadcasting disputes. Bangladesh banned Indian Premier League telecasts following a player

BJP To Focus On Women-Centric Issues Ahead Of Polls

The BJPs womens wing in poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry has been activated to spearhead a massive campaign blitz

Letters to The Editor January 8, 2026

'Dont Take Us For Granted': Court To Railways In Delhi Stampede Case

The Delhi High Court told the Indian Railways not to take it for granted as it expressed its displeasure over the national transporter's failure

Rogue elephant kills 13 in two days in Jharkhand villages

Teams of forest officials with experts from West Bengal's Bankura district have been engaged to drive away the elephant back to the forest

Top US Official Sergio Gor To Arrive In India This Week Amid Trade Talks

US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, known to be a key member of President Donald Trump's inner circle, is set to arrive in India in the next few

Letter against the spirit: on the Election Commission, barring foreigners

The Election Commission of Indias mandate is to ensure no Indian is disenfranchised

Mission Greenland: Trump mulls boots on the ground despite boos on ground

The White House is exploring ways to acquire Greenland. President Trump sees it as a national security priority to counter rivals in the Arctic.

BJP MLA Allegs Fake Social Media Account in His Name

Jayanagar MLA files cybercrime complaint over alleged fake greeting post

US debt crisis: Mark Cuban warns Americas $38 trillion debt is tied to broken healthcare pricing - heres his solution

Mark Cuban warns about US debt crisis: Cuban argues that overhauling healthcare, particularly insurance and drug pricing, can significantly ease

Former Mysuru mayors attend Mysuru City Corporation pre-budget meeting

New World Disorder: Shashi Tharoor On US Capture Of Maduro

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday raised concerns about the recent US capture of the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, and said that th

Natgrid, the search engine of digital authoritarianism

The shock of 26/11 continues to haunt India, but the remedy the National Intelligence Grid is cause for deep concern

Inside Nicole Kidman and Keith Urbans $280 million property split as divorce details emerge

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially finalized their divorce, concluding their 19-year marriage and agreeing to divide a 210 million glo

IndiGo Gets 1st Airbus A321XLR Aircraft, To Be Deployed For Athens Flights

Domestic carrier IndiGo on Wednesday received its first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft at the Delhi airport, and will be deployed for non-stop services

Bangladesh's Strong 'India vs Pak' Retort After ICC Letter On T20 World Cup

BCB president Aminul Islam and government advisor Asif Nazrul addressed a press conference after the board issued the statement on the sensitive

We Are Restricted Boys Of School: Gurugram Students Perform Car Stunt

Police here on Wednesday filed an FIR in connection with a video on social media showing three boys hanging out of the windows of a moving car as

The middle path: on the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme

The Assured Pension Scheme of T.N. is a good compromise

Mysuru resident loses 1.77 crore to trading app fraud

Japan Nuclear Agency Official Loses Phone With Sensitive Information In China

An employee of Japan's nuclear regulator lost his phone containing highly sensitive information in China while on a personal trip in November. Th

PMK joins NDA in Tamil Nadu; EPS in New Delhi to meet Amit Shah

In a significant development for the NDA in Tamil Nadu, the PMK has joined the BJP-led alliance ahead of the assembly elections. The AIADMK and P

Assam Man Killed in Police Firing After Machete Attack On Neighbours

A 41-year-old man, Ranjit Pandov, was killed in police firing in Assam's Sivasagar district on Tuesday after he attacked his neighbours with a ma

Fine-tune this signal to sharpen Indias AMR battle

The Mann Ki Baat broadcast of December 2025 will increase awareness, but expanding the surveillance network for AMR is crucial

Demolition drive: Delhi Police files FIR, arrests 5 over violence

According to officials, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was carrying out the demolition on the land adjoining the mosque and a nearby gr

University College SFI unit disbanded

Dravidian model government desired by devotees and seers alike, says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin strongly refuted Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claims that Hindu rights are being curtailed in the state. S

3 Arrested With 1.4 Kg Ganja In Dhoolpet

The female suppliers are identified as Arti Bai, Sabita Bai and the peddler Gautam Singh. While the others Sarika, Avinash Singh and Kailas Singh

US Immigration Agent Shoots And Kills Woman During Crackdown In Minneapolis

=A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration cra

For-profit companies allowed to set up medical colleges under PPP mode, says NMC chief

As hospitals run under PPP mode will be under the purview of State governments, patients will get treatment on either free or subsidised basis, s

J&K's cyber terror case: 22 places raided; 22 arrested

Counter Intelligence Kashmir raided 22 locations and detained 22 suspects in connection with a financial crime syndicate. The operation aimed to

Polavaram Project Phase-1 To Be Operational by March, 2027: Naidu

CM reviews project works, sets deadlines for dams, canals and rehabilitation

'Gov Walz, you can't escape!': Rep. Emmer explodes over Somali Fraud & fed funds misuse in Minnesota

AI-Powered Initiative to Boost Farmers Incomes

Sreenivasulu expressed confidence that the project would lead to measurable improvements in yield and quality of horticultural crops, while stren

ICE officials shoot civilian in Minneapolis - here's what we know

A civilian woman was shot in south Minneapolis during an incident involving ICE officers. The shooting sparked protests and a heavy police respon

India, Israel to deepen strategic ties, Netanyahu says after call with Modi

In their first telephonic conversation of 2026, the two leaders discussed strengthening national security cooperation, regional developments and

Gujarat lags India average on tap water quality, quantity: Jal Shakti report

Gujarat, despite universal tap connections, lags behind the national average in water quantity and quality. A recent report indicates only 47.3%

PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss strategic ties and Gaza

The two leaders identified shared priorities to strengthen India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the year ahead, guided by shared democratic valu

EAGLE Busts MDMA Network; 1 Held With Drugs Worth Rs 15 L

The seized MDMA is 20 times the threshold of commercial quantity, making it a high-stakes recovery, EAGLE director Sandeep Shandilya said.

Major Fire Breaks Out At Scrap Godown In Musheerabad

The fire erupted around 9.30 pm at Munirs scrap godown near the Anjuman Function Hall.

IED Found At Terror Hideout in J&K, Destroyed In Controlled Explosion

A joint team of the army, police, and the CRPF busted a terror hideout in Dhorimal, Thanamandi, Rajouri, and recovered an improvised explosive de

MANUU Students Protest State Govts Bid to Resume

Former MANUU Students Union president Mateen Ashraf said the proposal ignored pressing campus needs.

Razole MLA Blames ONGC in Front of Its Officials

The MLA suggested that the ONGC establish a multi-speciality hospital at Lakkavaram village, which is at the centre of the corporations oil and g

Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Amit Shah to discuss Assam polls; NDA seat-sharing likely to be finalised by February 15

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function, Sarma said the BJP is likely to formalise its seat-sharing arrangement with the A

Army sets sights on indigenous suicide drones that can hit deep into enemy territory

The Indian Army is seeking indigenous loitering munitions capable of precision strikes deep into enemy territory, even under heavy jamming. Tende

RFK Jr. introduces new food pyramid as dietary guidelines 2026 reset how Americans eat- here's what the new dietary guidelines include

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled new U.S. Dietary Guidelines emphasizing more protein, less sugar, and reduced ultra-processed foo

Rogue Wild Elephant Kills 13 in Two Days in Jharkhand Villages

Four others were also injured in the attack by the jumbo, Chaibasa Divisional Forest Officer Aditya Narayan told PTI.

'Kyunki Bahu is a relative too': Families to Sebi over easing takeover code

Business families are pushing for changes to India's takeover rules. They want daughters-in-law to be recognised as relatives. This would help wi

Urologist Loses Rs 20 Lakh To Online Trading Fraud

After identifying the fraud, the victims approached the Cyberabad cybercrime police. A case has been registered and further investigation into th

Neutral expert moves on with Pakistan on IWT, sets Jan '27 deadline

The fresh timelines for 'non-bifurcated' proceedings have been drawn up by Michel Lino, the Neutral Expert mediating the issue, following the fou