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7-month passport delay separates Hyderabad woman from Yemeni children

Hyderabad: Ayesha Begum, a Hyderabadi married to a Yemeni citizen and a mother of four, has been waiting for over seven months for a new passport

Meta says self-defeating for EU to hit U.S. tech firms over Greenland

On January 21, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europeans to avoid reflexive anger and sit down with Donald Trump in Davos to hear his

Toll rises to 30 in Karachi fire, 16 minors among those missing

The fire broke out in the basement of the Gul Shopping Plaza, a wholesale and retail market, and quickly spread to the rest of the building in th

World Economic Forum 2026: Leaders gather in Davos for 56th annual meeting; Who are in attendance and who are not, theme, key issues and more

The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 is being held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, under the theme A Spirit of Dialogue. With over 3

Gold price prediction: Will Gold rate remain inflation proof in 2026? Experts make big claims

Gold rate prediction: U.S. gold futures for February delivery climbed 2 per cent to $4,863.10 per ounce.

J&K | Search Ops Intensified Ahead Of R-Day, More Troops Inducted In Kishtwar Encounter Site

Jammu, Jan 21: As Republic Day is nearing, safety protocols are being significantly tightened across Jammu, with security forces on Wednesday con

French President Macron urges EU to consider trade bazooka in response to US tariffs threat

BRUSSELS, January 21, 2026 (AP) Rattled by President Donald Trumps aggression towards Greenland, the European Union is readying counter-measures

Asin back in spotlight: All about her husband and his net worth

Mumbai: Asin Thottumkal is a popular actress who ruled South Indian cinema and Bollywood for many years. She became famous with hit Tamil and Tel

Mortgage rate forecast 2026: Mortgage rate to touch 5%? Is the US housing market finally waking up again? Mortgage rates slide to 6.06% Lowest level since 2022

Mortgage rate forecast 2026: Will mortgage rates touch 5% as the US housing market finally wakes up again? US mortgage rates hit a three-year low

HYDRAA chief takes action after Durgam Cheruvu ridden with sewage

Hyderabad: Following repeated complaints about a foul smell emanating from Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agen

Vaishnaw says India will definitely become 3rd largest economy; Gopinath predicts by 2028 or earlier

DAVOS, Jan 21: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday asserted that India will definitely become the worlds third-largest economy over the

Sudha Murty cautions against fake videos falsely using her image, voice to promote financial schemes

Bengaluru, Jan 21: Rajya Sabha member, author and philanthropist Sudha Murty on Wednesday cautioned against fake videos circulating online that f

Chennais residents connect with hidden art masterpieces in their homes

Join us on a hunt to find 50-year-old paintings by Madras most famous artists including Thota Tharani and SG Vasudev which line the foyers of som

Black gram, green gram procurement under Price Support Scheme in Erode till March 25

Gram sabha meetings in Erode on January 26

Punjab Royals bounces back to beat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals

Sikh Guru remark row: SGPC delegation meets Delhi Police chief, demands FIR against Atishi

Citing the transcript, the complaint by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said the religious sentiments of the Sikh community wo

Gutkha, tobacco products seized in Erode

Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal Group CEO & MD

New Delhi, Jan 21: Eternal on Wednesday said Deepinder Goyal will step down as Group CEO and Managing Director with Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa

Rupee declines 76 paise to settle at record low of 91.73 against USD

Mumbai: The rupee crashed 76 paise to close at an all-time low of 91.73 (provisional) against the American currency on Wednesday, January 21, pre

Rashmi Group to set up steel plant in Telangana with 12,500 cr; Ab InBev to invest in existing facility expansion

ICC board votes to replace Bangladesh with another team in T20I World Cup 2026: Reports

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had earlier requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift their T20I World Cup fixtures outside I

First State-wise raptor assessment to be held in Tamil Nadu

The first day of the survey will include a pre-survey training at the divisional level by the nodal officer and nocturnal assessment. On the seco

A golden chariot for Sri Ekambareswarar temple

The first run will take place on January 25.

Rupee plunges to record low of 91.64 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jan 21 (PTI) The rupee plunged 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 91.64 (provisional) against the American currency on Wednesday, pr

Telangana HC transfers PIL on culling of 40 dogs in Hyderabad to SC

Hyderabad: With nearly 500 stray dogs reportedly culled across the state and 40 more allegedly killed near Symbiosis International University on

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 10, 12 admit card likely to be released in February first week, check steps to download, official link HERE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the Class 10, 12 board examination admit card by the first week of Februar

Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as MD, CEO of Eternal

The disclosure was made through a letter addressed to shareholders and filed with stock exchanges

How Trumps quest for Greenland is unraveling NATO and the U.S.s ties with the EU

From a 1946 gold offer to modern-day tariffs: The battle for the Arctic territory heats up as EU leaders mull a 93 billion trade bazooka to count

Sukhu inaugurates Shimla helicopter services, targets BJP over 1,000 crore waste

Chief Minister says heliport cleared after sustained efforts; links services to tourism and medical emergencies

Fire Fighters Face Manpower, Resource Shortages In Pakistans Karachi

Karachi, Jan 21: Humayun Khan, Chief Fire officer in Pakistans Karachi, has seen several emergencies in his more than three decades long career b

Maharashtra: Two youths from Beed killed as bike falls off bridge in Ahilyanagar

Police said an unidentified vehicle brushed past the motorcycle carrying the two on a bridge near Mirajgaon on the Jamkhed-Shrigonda Road in Ahil

Dhinakarans return to NDA signals thaw in his ties with Palaniswami

Edappadi Palaniswami said T.T.V. Dhinakarans move was aimed at bringing to an end the brutal reign of the evil force DMK and re-establishing the

Danish MP blasts Trump over Greenland debate: 'Mr President, F*** off'

Donald Trump has openly announced plans to acquire the mineral-rich island in the Arctic region, for what he claims are security reasons.

Telangana ACB raids Additional Collectors properties in DA case

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday, January 21, conducted raids at properties linked to Hanamkonda Additional Collector

Kozhikode beach all set for Kerala Literature Festival, which begins on January 22

This years KLF will feature American astronaut Sunita Williams, Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, among others, as speakers

Fun activities, meaningful chats: Hyderabad Lit Fest to start on Jan 24

Hyderabad: The city will be seeped in fun activities and insightful panel discussions, as the annual Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) is slated

Parliamentary Panel On Home To Focus On Issues Of Internal Security, AI-Based Frauds

New Delhi, Jan 21: Internal security and AI-based frauds are among the issues chosen by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs for

CM Omar Abdullah Calls For Need-Based Planning In Line With Govts Development Roadmap

Jammu, Jan 21: Emphasising fiscal discipline, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed all departments to submit well

Supreme Court moots expert panel from different walks of life to define Aravalli

Problems will rise if the court tries to define mountains, senior advocate Kapil Sibal says

How Indian Knowledge Systems are entering educationslowly, selectively, and voluntarily

IKS adoption is primarily symbolic at the school level, and while being more structured in higher education and research, it is still non-mandato

Vehicular pollution highest contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR: CAQM tells Supreme Court

The CAQM recommended 15 measures to be introduced in a phased manner

Air India Told to Pay Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation For Poor Services

A commission ruled in favor of passengers who reported unacceptable conditions on their Air India flight from Delhi to New York, despite the airl

Suns northward movement and south-easterly winds make afternoons warmer in several parts of Telangana

Warm afternoons and mixed winter conditions are likely to continue until around the second week of February, says IMD Hyderabad Centre Scientist

Research that counts: Paradigm shifts arise from quality, not quantity

AR Rahman is the nicest human being I ever met: RGV

New Delhi: Calling A R Rahman the nicest human being, Ram Gopal Varma on Wednesday clarified that he is being quoted out of context in an old int

Demand accountability or this rot will reach every doorstep: Rahul Gandhi reacts to waterlogged Delhi's Sharma Enclave area

Highlighting the hardships faced by ordinary citizens, the Lok Sabha leader of oppposition asserted that the system has sold out to those in powe

Rimi Sen quits Bollywood, joins real estate in Dubai, reveals why people are moving out of India: 'There are numerous taxes and endless hurdles'

Rimi Sen, the top actress of the 2000 now looks unrecognisable, has quit Bollywood, and moved to Dubai. Read on to know about her new business ve

ET@Davos: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis on China's AI Leap & Limitations, the AGI Myth & More

I Pray For Kashmirs Separation From Jammu: Sajad Lone On BJP Demand For Separate State

Srinagar, Jan 21: Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone on Wednesday seconded the BJPs demand for a separate Jammu state and said that he praye

How Dantewadas panchayat-level childrens libraries are rebuilding education in conflict-hit Bastar

Bus shelter outside Mayiladuthurai Government Hospital lies in disrepair

Free America explodes across USA: Cities walk out against Trump, Protesters decry ICE & healthcare

Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allocate 10 crore for dog shelters in upcoming budget

The corporation had announced in December last year that a dog shelter would be developed in Dwarka Sector 29 on approximately 2.5 acres of land

Govt Forms Committee To Examine Fee Structure Of Private Schools In J&K

JAMMU, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee to examine the issues related to fees charged by private schools, inc

School assembly news headlines January 22: Top national, international, sports, business updates, thought and importance of the day

News headlines for January 22nd cover national developments like BHIM-UPI payment talks for heritage sites and the ED Director's Kolkata visit. I

Who is Simran Bala? First woman officer to lead all-male CRPF contingent on Republic Day parade 2026

Assistant Commandant Simran Bala, who hails from the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, will become the first female to command an all-male c

Find permanent solution to Pandeshwar level crossing problem, Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta tells MCC, Railways

As a temporary measure, the MP asks Railways to avoid closing level crossing gates during peak hours and install double barriers to widen approac

Dow Jones futures rise today Why are U.S. stock futures up today? Dow futures edge higher as markets brace for Trumps Davos speech and tariff fallout

Dow Jones futures rise today as markets brace for Trumps Davos speech and tariff fallout. U.S. stock futures nudged higher Wednesday as Wall Stre

Grand Indian Nursery Mela 2026 in Hyderabad: Dates, venue, timings

Hyderabad is ready to turn a little more greener this January. If you love plants, gardening, or simply enjoy peaceful walks surrounded by nature

J&K Govt Delegates DDO Powers for 46 Headless Education Offices

JAMMU, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the delegation of Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers for 46 he

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 result: Check how to download scorecard, website, direct link, negative marking and more

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CHSL Result 2025 soon on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The recruitment drive ai

Centre opens consultation on draft National Electricity Policy

The draft policy holds that Indias power sector would require about 50 lakh crore by 2032 and 200 lakh crore by 2047 for expanding generation cap

Actor Kamal Roy passes away in Chennai

Some of his movies include Sayujyam, Kollilakkam, Manju, Kingini, Kalyanasougandhikam, Vachalam, Shobhanam, among others

Eternal's Blinkit and Hyperpure turn EBITDA positive in Q3

Quick commerce leader Blinkit posted a historic Rs 4 crore EBITDA profit in Q3 as revenues jumped to Rs 12,256 crore driven by supply chain savin

9 tulas gold stolen from 80-year-old woman in apartment in Lalaguda

The woman, Bala Rukmini, was alone in the house after her son Naresh went to his workplace. Around 9.30 am, two persons wearing caps entered the

1.9 haemoglobin, broken ribs, starvation: 10-year-old house help on ventilator after alleged torture by CRPF couple in Noida

A 10-year-old girl from West Bengal fights for life in a Greater Noida hospital. Police allege a CRPF constable and his wife brutally beat and st

Security Beefed Up In Srinagar Ahead Of Republic Day; Night Patrols, Surprise Inspections Conducted

Srinagar, Jan 21: Police have intensified security measures in Srinagar ahead of Republic Day to ensure smooth and incident-free celebrations, of

IAF microlight aircraft makes safe forced landing near Prayagraj after snag

The Indian Air Force in a statement said the incident occurred at around 12.15 pm on Wednesday following which the aircraft was safely force-land

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates housing units in Chennai

These tenements were built at a cost of 147 crore close to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital

Old Video From Kathua Falsely Shared as One of Anjel Chakmas Last Video

The video dates back to December 2021 and shows a Manipuri man identified as Pu Chunglenlal Singsit.

Bangladesh Court Sets Feb 9 For Charges in Sedition Case Against Hasina

Judge Md Abdus Salam granted defense requests in the sedition case involving 259 accused, including Hasina, who are being tried in absentia after

Environmentalists allege widespread illegal sand mining in Karur district

Top 5 must-watch Sushant Singh Rajput films that made crores

Mumbai: January 21 marks the birth anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput. The late actor was born in 1986 in Purnia, Bihar, India. From a middle cl

How India can become the worlds third-largest economy | Vaishnaw, Gopinath & Mittal at Davos 2026

Unprecedented Water Crisis: Pakistan Flags Indus Treaty Suspension at UN

With India refusing to reconsider its decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, concern is growing in Pakistan, which has terme

Prince Harry set to give evidence at Londons High Court in privacy case

London, Jan 21 (AP) Prince Harry is set to begin giving evidence Wednesday in a London court in his privacy invasion case against the Daily Mail

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal To Step Down As Group CEO Of Eternal

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal To Step Down As Group CEO Of Eternal

Guillain-Barre Syndrome In Madhya Pradesh: Is This Neurological Disorder Preventable?

Currently, there is no known way to prevent GBS. However, getting vaccinated against certain infections and practising good hygiene can help redu

Stalin Writes to Jaishankar, Once Again

Chief Minister M K Stalin demanded the prevention of further arrests and the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 96.01 feet

'If My Flag Was Orange...': AIMIM Corporator On Paint Mumbra Green Remark

Clarifying her remark after it sparked a furore, 22-year-old AIMIM Corporator Sahar Yunus Shaikh said she only spoke about turning Mumbra green b

RGV Clarifies Jai Ho Song Remarks, Puts Controversy to Rest

The clarification came after Varmas earlier remarks resurfaced online, triggering fresh debate

Arappor Iyakkam seeks clarity on BIMs legal status

Netflix defends Warner Bros bid as shares slide on weak outlook

Netflix is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to pull Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets into its fold. This strateg

Congress to hold dialogue on MGNREGA issue; workers from across country to participate

The Congress is organizing a national conference on Thursday to protest the alleged dismantling of MGNREGA, claiming people's rights are being er

Aur Kitna Sukhaoge: Chief Justice On Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake Drying

Aur kitna sukhaoge Sukhna lake ko, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked on Wednesday while expressing concern over the drying up of Chandig

Priyanka Chopra Shares Iconic Memories from 2016

Sedition case against ousted PM Hasina: Bangladesh court sets February 9 for charge framing

The case relates to allegations that Sheikh Hasina and several others took part in a virtual meeting of a group called the 'Joy Bangla Brigade',

Inside Trumps Board of Peace: Whos in, whos out and what it aims to do

President Donald Trump is reshaping his Board of Peace into a global powerhouse for conflict resolution, setting its sights on challenging the UN