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HC rejects plea against Mallanna Sagar rehab mergers, clears path for municipal polls

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, January 22, dismissed a petition challenging the merger of the Mallanna Sagar project submergenc

Zelenskyy Slams Europe at Davos as US, Ukraine, Russia Set for Trilateral Peace Talks

Warning that Europe looks lost, the Ukrainian President pushes for stronger action while confirming imminent trilateral negotiations in the UAE a

IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight gets bomb threat; nothing suspicious found after thorough checks

Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, the official said, adding no suspicious o

Morning Digest: Census 2027 first phase to have 33 questions; Tension rises in Manipur after Meitei mans killing, and more

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AIMIM corporators will paint Mumbra green remark: Cops issue notice

Thane: Police have issued a notice to AIMIMs newly-elected corporator Sahar Shaikh under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) over her provo

Subverting the marriage plot | Review of Sonora Jhas novelIntemperance

Jhas heroine claims midlife as spectacle and rebellion, choosing suitors, shedding shame, and proving desire has no expiry date

WhenE.V.K.Sampath hit the headlines in Tamil Nadu

Sampath, nephew ofE.V.Ramasamy, enjoyed a special relationship withDMKfounderC.N.Annadurai.Before otherDMKleaders, he realised the futility of pu

Column | Top books to read this month: January 2026

Unravelling secrets, hidden threats and slow tension these novels are all about the thrill of the chase

Vadaserys temple jewellery: a craft caught between heritage and high gold, silver prices

Temple jewellery continues to survive with its distinctive manufacturing method and rich antiquity.But the artisans of VadaseryinNagercoil, who p

Indian VCs call for policies to encourage deeper pools of domestic capital ahead of Union Budget

Tailored incentives for deeptech startups, predictable tax and incentive frameworks, as well as continued investment in core infrastructure, are

Republic Day 2026 | 6 books to read on the Indian Constitution

The Constitution emerged through negotiation, participation, and collective imagination; we feature a selection of books which urge citizens to k

Myth and reality | Review of literary magazine Granta on India

The magazine is a reflection of the country itself, simultaneously confident and uncertain of its place in the world

Liverpool cruise as Bayern reach Champions League last 16

Bayern joined table-toppers Arsenal in guaranteeing a top-eight finish with a game to spare, and therefore a last-16 spot, as they saw off the Be

Delhi Government's New Food Security Rules To Focus On Quota, Eligibility

Aiming to reform the food distribution system, the Delhi government is planning to issue ration cards based on a quota set for each district that

Census 2027: Govt notifies 33 questions for first phase starting April 1

Census 2027 will be Indias first digital census and will be conducted in two phases, with population enumeration scheduled for February 2027.

Seven-tier security, traffic diversions to be in place today for PM Modis meeting in Chennai

Government buses, light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles to be diverted to alternate roads between Chennai - Tindivanam

Top Naxal With Bounty Of Rs 1 Crore Killed In Jharkhand: Amit Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah said that in West Singhbhum, the ongoing joint operation by CRPF and Jharkhand Police has achieved a major success in th

PM Modi speaks to Brazils Lula, says close ties vital for Global South interests

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and underscored the importance of reformed mu

Pak PM Shehbaz signs charter for Board of Peace amid criticism by opposition

Islamabad, Jan 22: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday joined a group of world leaders in signing the charter for the Board of Pea

Basant Panchami: Key to learning

NATO chief shows hes Trump Whisperer with Greenland diplomacy

The Hague(Netherlands), Jan 22: For days it seemed there was no way out of the latest standoff between Europe and the United States: US President

Karnataka cabinet approves five-year age relaxation for government job aspirants till December 31, 2027

Under the revised provision, candidates can apply up to five years beyond the prescribed maximum age for a post.

After KIWG Gold, Gauri pushes for better infrastructure

*Haryana leads medal tally Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 22: Seventeen-year-old Gauri Rai from Haryana delivered a memorable performanc

69th NSG: J&K beats Delhi to enter U-14 cricket semis

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Jammu and Kashmir secured a spot in the semifinals of the 69th National School Games U-14 Boys Cric

J&K Kalarippayattu team impresses at Khelo India National League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team put up an encouraging performance at the Khelo India Nation

Lo Fir Basant Aayi

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com India, as a nation has a long history of celebrations owing to religion, politics, elections and

RK Chouhan Jewellers celebrates 3rd anniversary in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: RK Chouhan Jewellers, one of the fastest-growing jewellery brands in Jammu, celebrated its third anniversa

Tambaram railway station to get new foot overbridge by March

The FOB is being built at a cost of 24 crore. It would have nine lifts and 10 escalators. It aims to enable quick access from both sides of the s

Microsoft 365 Down For Thousands Of Users: Report

Microsoft's suite of productivity software was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

AM Kia launches all-new Badass Seltos in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: AM Kia today launched the all-new Badass Seltos, prices starting at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom)* at its de

IndiGos Q3 profit declines to Rs 549 cr after ops disruptions

New Delhi, Jan 22: Indias largest airline IndiGo on Thursday reported a 78 per cent decline in December quarter net profit at Rs 549.1 crore as f

Reliance Digital announces massive deals, discounts, cash backs and more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Aimed to bring consumers a power-packed lineup of offers across electronics and home appliances, Reliance

Markets gain after 3-day slide

Mumbai, Jan 22: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after three sessions of losses, tracking gains in global markets

CU organizes 17-day collaborative winter school on Urban Redevelopment

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Jan 22: A 17-day Collaborative Winter School on Urban Redevelopment, jointly organised by the Chitkara School

Reliance Digital announces deals

SHILLONG, Jan 22: Reliance Digital has announced the return of its highly anticipated Digital India Sale, offering consumers significant savings

EAM Jaishankar meets envoys from EU countries

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met EU ambassadors, emphasizing that stronger India-EU trade, mobility, and security ties will stabilize t

6 Injured In Knife Attack During Pro-Kurdish Demonstration In Belgium

Six people were wounded, two of them critically, in a knife attack at a Kurdish demonstration in the city of Antwerp Thursday, Belgian police sai

J&K Jr Ball Badminton team screened in Srinagar

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 22: The screening test for the J&K Junior Ball Badminton Boys & Girls Team was conducted at Polo Gro

Probe panel on Gen Z movement violence gets 20-day extension

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The Nepal government on Thursday extended by 20 days the tenure of a panel investigating the alleged excessive use of force du

Selection trial for National Bodybuilding Cship on Jan 25

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: The Indian Bodybuilding Federation (IBBF) has announced a selection trial for athletes aspiring to

CM continues pre-budget consultations with departments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: On the third straight day today, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired series of pre-budget consultation me

PM Modi deeply anguished by death of soldiers in accident in J-Ks Doda

NEW DELHI, Jan 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was deeply anguished over the death of army personnel in a road accident in J

War has to end: Trumps message after meeting Zelenskyy

DAVOS, Jan 22 : US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had a good meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and his message to

J&K bowlers shine as Puducherry bowled out for 233 on Day-1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: A disciplined and incisive bowling performance by Jammu & Kashmir helped them bundle out hosts Pudu

CS calls for GIS-based, data-driven road safety interventions

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while assessing the implementation of road safety measures as recommend

Shun violence, join mainstream: Amit Shahs appeal as 16 Naxals killed in Jharkhand

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday again urged Naxals to shun the ideology of violence and join mainstream as he annou

Microsoft 365 services and products operational now? Here's complete truth about current status of outage

Microsoft 365 services and products operational now? Microsoft reports recovery in consumer-focused products, but Microsoft 365 services still fa

Putin meets three U.S. envoys for late-night talks on Ukraine

Mr. Putin greeted the Americans shortly before midnight in Moscow after Mr. Trump said a deal was easonably close and Mr. Witkoff said negotiati

Triple talaq-halala FIR puts focus on legal grey area

An FIR in UP details a woman's alleged gang-rape under the guise of 'halala' after an instant triple talaq. The law banning triple talaq has been

Patent rejected for MNCs cancer drug, generics to follow

The Indian Patent Office has rejected AbbVie's patent application for its cancer drug Venetoclax, citing a lack of inventive step and no enhancem

US Military Assets Heading To Middle East As Trump Softens Iran Rhetoric

A US military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets will arrive in the Middle East region in the coming days, two US officials said on T

Your Agency Vs My Police Kiski Laathi Aur Kiski Bhains?

Poonam I Kaushish What is it about yesterdays Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and todays Enforcement Directorate (ED) that it is always in

Bijbehara-Pahalgam rail line threatens ecology, farmers livelihoods in South Kashmir: Iltija Mufti

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Jan 22: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti today said that the proposed Bijbehara-Pahalgam railway line

Fresh encounter in Kishtwar forests, hideout blown up

Searches in Akhnoor, other areas Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: After several days of lull, a fresh encounter broke out today between sec

Dr Pavan honoured with MPS Most Promising Sr MD Pharma Award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: The Medical Pharmacology Society (MPS) of India has announced that Dr Pavan Malhotra, Director-Principal a

Cabinet clears new Excise Policy, targets Rs 127 cr addl revenue generation

Shri Amarnath Yatra track works, Jhelum SPV get nod *Promotion, one-time relaxation of JKAS officers approved Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 22: The J

Pak prisoner lodged in Kot Bhalwal jail dies

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: A Pakistani prisoner, who was lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal here, died due to some medical complicati

Pralhad Joshi urges global investors to explore business opportunities in Indias green energy space

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 : Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday urged the global investors to explore business opportunities in the domestic renewab

Udhampur rare town with multiple travel options: Dr Jitendra

Civilian flights in 6 to 7 months Avtar Bhat UDHAMPUR, Jan 22: Maintaining that Udhampur is rare town with multiple travel options by air, Vande

Yudhvir Sethi addresses public grievances at Janta Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi today organised a Janta Darbar at Pandit Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan, Kachi Chawn

Putin Meets US Envoys In Moscow For Ukraine Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin began a meeting with three US envoys late on Thursday to discuss a plan to end the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin s

Meitei visiting Kuki fiancee shot dead on camera

A Meitei man visiting his Kuki fiance in Churachandpur was abducted and shot dead on camera, sparking protests and an NIA probe. Graphic footage

Lula discusses strategic ties with PM Modi, to visit in February

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit India from February 19-21 to strengthen the strategic partnership and discuss bilateral

Danish PM backs NATO 'permanent presence' around Greenland

Ms. Frederiksen said discussions about Denmark's sovereignty were off the table. It cannot be changed, she said

India condemns SFJ vandalism in Zagreb

India has strongly condemned the vandalism of its embassy in Zagreb by the Sikhs for Justice group, which attempted to replace the Tricolour with

Fifty years ago | Centre studying take-over of foreign drug firms

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons

Mr. Trump alleges he tried to raise the issue personally with Mr. Dimon after the bank started to close his accounts, and that Mr. Dimon assured

Apollo Hospitals achieves milestone in heart and lung transplantation programme

Basant Panchami, Friday prayers in separate areas of MP's Bhojshala today: SC

The Supreme Court has expedited the legal dispute over the Bhojshala Saraswati Temple cum Maulana Kamal Maula Mosque in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. The

Why is Microsoft 365 not working and which services and apps are down? Outage affected regions, company latest status update explained

Why is Microsoft 365 not working and which services and apps are down? Microsoft 365 faced an outage on Thursday affecting Outlook, Teams, Defend

Adar Poonawalla to make 'strong and competitive' bid for RCB

Royal Challengers are the defending IPL champions and, perhaps, have the biggest fan base among the 10 teams in the league

Your own analysis says you knew: Rep Gill leaves Jack Smith stammering over McCarthy subpoena

What is Microsoft 365 451 4.3.2 Temporary server error and how to fix it? Here's if mobile, desktop, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android users are facing issues

What is Microsoft 365 451 4.3.2 Temporary Server Error and how to fix it? Microsoft 365 faced outages affecting Outlook, Teams, Defender, and Pur

Tilottama tops 10m Air Rifle Women trials; Mane, Sidhu too win

Shahu Tushar Mane of Railways won in the men's event, while Vijayveer Sidhu claimed top spot in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol T2 at the Dr. Karni Singh S

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira in SA squad for T20 World Cup

Both De Zorzi and Ferreira are also ruled out of Proteas three-match home T20I series against the West Indies

MHA notifies Census 2027 schedule, lists 33 questions

India's upcoming Census 2027 will collect detailed household information, including building materials, amenities like water and sanitation, and

A hundred years ago | Yet another cure

Movie of the Day: 'Sinners'

Sinners can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max

Harshita stars for Maharashtra Kesari

With both teams tied on four points, Maharashtra Kesari, who won the tie 5-4, moved to second on the table with 14 bout wins behind UP Dominators

Supreme Court rejects privacy plea, allows ED to access I-PAC man's phone

The Supreme Court refused to stop the ED from accessing information from an I-PAC functionary's seized mobile phone, despite pleas of privacy vio

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh beats Nguyen; Arjun shocked by Fedoseev

Gukesh's timely victory ahead of the first rest day on Thursday (January 22, 2026) put him on three points out of a possible five and the Indian

Engineer shoots wife accidentally; distressed by death, he kills self

Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad as Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil's nephew, Yashrajsinh Gohil, allegedly shot his wife Rajeshwari accidentally with a l

JPMorgan Chase stock price: Why are US banking giant shares rising?

JPMorgan Chase stock price moved higher as the bank confirmed the purchase of UK-based WealthOS and responded to a $5 billion lawsuit filed by U.

Basilica issue: Kerala High Court directs State govt. to file affidavit

Quote of the day by George Soros: 'The financial markets generally are unpredictable. So that one has to have...' - lessons on market psychology and smart investing

Quote of the day by George Soros: Investor George Soros emphasizes the inherent unpredictability of financial markets, driven by human behavior a

Vasantha Panchami Pada Yatra to Basar

Basar temple committee made elaborate arrangements for Vasantha Panchami celebrations on Friday.

Probe in Phone Tap Trash: KTR

If the probe is honest, these officers should be questioned first. Instead, political leaders are being targeted and an endless story is being sp

Education Ministry sets up three-member team to review cases of student suicides at IIT-Kanpur

Two students have ended their lives at IIT-Kanpur within the past month, prompting the government to set up the committee

SIT Summons KTR In Phone Tapping Case

BRS leader will depose before police today

Man Pays Rs 60.9L, Gets Back 1,193

He was allowed to withdraw Rs 1,193, he told the Malkajgiri cybercrime police in his complaint.