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Nobel laureate Bialiatski tells AFP important to keep pressure on Belarus

Bialiatski, 63, was released on December 13, following a deal between Minsk and Washington, that included, among other things, the United States

JD(S) will merge with BJP soon, says D.K. Shivakumar

Bandi Sanjay says Congress, BRS using river water issues to hide failures

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs and senior BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Thursday, January 8, alleged that the form

Over 10.88 lakh rice cardholders to get Pongal gift hampers in Salem district, says Minister

Katchatheevu St. Antonys Church festival on Feb 27 and 28; 8,000 pilgrims from Sri Lanka and India to participate

Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumars horror-comedy gets new release date

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, Mithila Palkar, and Wamiqa Gabbi

Sugarcane farmers keeping their fingers crossed despite a good yield and procurement by govt.

While the government has fixed 38 per piece for sugarcane to be procured for Pongal gift hamper, private traders are reportedly offering only 20

Fertilizer prices, subsidies determined by Central government, says official

It is providing a subsidy of approximately 1.92 lakh crore to support farmers nationwide, says Agriculture Director Manazir Jeelani

Over one lakh candidates use knowledge and study centre in Coimbatore in two years

State Police Chief seeks inquiry into alleged bail bid in Pathanamthitta POCSO case

According to a complaint submitted to the CM, Pathanamthitta Cyber Cell Circle Inspector B.K. Sunil Krishna attempted to facilitate bail for the

Police to ramp up bikes for patrolling Hyderabads Old City

Hyderabad:The Hyderabad Police will soon begin patrolling areas in the Old City on motorcycles, especially in instances when a four-wheeler cant

Ward fights back from a career-threatening injury

Time limits for arguments, Supreme Court rules ought to be changed

CJI recently acknowledged that well-resourced litigants represented by Senior Advocates often present lengthy oral and written submissions, takin

Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begins in Tiruppur and Coimbatore

UAE smuggled wanted Yemen separatist leader out of country: Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Saudi Arabia alleged on Thursday, January 8, that the United Arab Emirates smuggled a separatist leader in Yemen wanted for treason out of

Shakambhari Group under ED scanner in multi-crore ECL coal smuggling case

The agency said a large portion of stolen coal was supplied to the groups manufacturing units across Bankura, Purulia and Bardhaman districts.

Syrian authorities urge civilians to evacuate Aleppo neighbourhoods as clashes with Kurds continue

The government of Aleppo province gave residents until 1 p.m. local time to evacuate in coordination with the army

Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit constituted

Kerala High Court had expressed its displeasure at the delay in forming the unit. The unit has been constituted with the District Collector as ch

Top news of the day: Trump approves 500% tariff Bill on Russian oil; ED accuses Mamata of taking away evidence during coal scam case raids, and more

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In Focus Podcast | Is the 10-minute delivery model necessary?

On December 31, over 100,000 gig workers struck for safer conditions, opposing the 10-minute delivery model. Kamal Karanth and Prashant Kamal dis

Road Over Bridge projects fast-tracked in Kollam, Alappuzha, and Kottayam

Pongal gift hamper distribution to 7.45 lakh cardholders begins in Erode

Pongal gift hamper distribution commences; Speaker Appavu inaugurates distribution in Tirunelveli

Farmer teams from Telanganas Medchal travel far and wide to set up trellis for vegetable cultivation

Iran says ready to fight back if US or Israel attacks again

Beirut: Iran does not want war with Israel or the United States, but is ready to fight back if attacked again, the countrys foreign minister said

NBFC Varthana bags $6M loan from WaterEquity for school sanitation projects

Backed by American actor Matt Damon, WaterEquity invests exclusively in water and sanitation projects. This transaction marks its first global in

Watch: Vigil held in New York after U.S. immigration agent fatally shoots woman

How EdTech is improving access to quality higher education in Tier 2, 3 cities

Hashish oil, ganja seized, five arrested in three southern districts

Hazare Trophy | Saurashtra wallops Gujarat to clinch quarterfinal berth

CRICKET | Vishvaraj notches up his second hundred of the tournament; Haryanas dreams crumble after a batting collapse against Delhi, a result whi

Okta and YourStory to host exclusive webinar on securing the future of autonomous AI agents

Join Okta executives to discover how Auth0's helps engineering teams ship secure features faster while reducing the total cost of ownership.

Indrajaal bags 100 cr order for anti-drone systems

Indrajaals multi-layered counter-drone suite, meant to protect Army and Navy installations, detects, tracks, and neutralises threats seamlessly w

NCB seizes 7.3 kg heroin from Myanmar, busts international drug ring in Manipur

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) intensified its crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking from Myanmar, intercepting 7.312 kg of high-grade h

Kanniyakumari Collector calls for WRD report on restoration status of waterbodies hit by NHAI work

Book on life of President Droupadi Murmu released in Visakhapatnam

A sanitation worker releases the book, authored by former MP Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, under a tree on Andhra University campus

Trump tax cuts may deliver $450 checks to retirees eligibility rules explained

Trump tax cuts in 2026 could deliver up to $450 in savings for eligible retirees. A new $6,000 senior tax deduction lowers taxable income for Ame

Jawahirullah urges government to correct addresses of fishers in official records

His statement comes after The Hindu on Wednesday (January 7) reported that many residents of fishing hamlets in the city were finding it difficul

Opinion: Blog | Madhav Gadgil: The 'Durable Optimist' Who Believed Science, Too, Has Obligations

Gadgil, despite decades of frustration and bureaucratic sidelining, believed that people could organise, that knowledge could travel, and that de

J&K CM promises seats for students after Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College loses recognition

Conference examines AI impact on sustainable development

Social Media Influencer Fined For filming Reels Inside Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Bus

The fine of Rs 50,000 was calculated at a rate of Rs 25,000 each for the two offending videos.

I-PAC chief Pratik Jains family files police complaint alleging theft during ED raids at home

The search operation, which began at 6 a.m., continued for over nine hours, an official of the probe agency said, adding that ED officials left J

Toor, Tejaswin to lead Indian challenge at Asian indoor athletics championships

Government medical college doctors to go on indefinite strike

All teaching activities will be boycotted from January 13, and all non-emergency medical services in medical college hospitals will be discontinu

Main Accused In Bangladeshi Hindu Man Dipu Das' Lynching Arrested

Bangladesh police have arrested the prime suspect in the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a minority Hindu garment worker killed over allegat

Apple iPhone 17 for Rs 47,900! Here's where to buy and how to avail the offer

Apple announces new deals on its iPhone 17 series. Customers can trade in older iPhones for instant credit. An additional cashback offer is avail

WPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: When and where to watch MI-W vs RCB-W match live, weather and pitch report

All you need to know about WPL 2026 MI-W vs RCB-W clash - match date, venue, live streaming and TV details, pitch behaviour and weather forecast.

Tilak Varma to miss at least two T20Is against New Zealand

Tilak complained of some pain in the groin and was taken to the hospital for scans. The necessary treatment has been provided, but the recovery p

Zelenskyy says U.S. security guarantees deal ready to be finalised with Trump

Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterdays meetings of both countries representatives in Paris discussed complex issues from the fram

Russia says any troops sent to Ukraine by coalition of the willing would be targets

Russia warns that the deployment of Western military units, military facilities, depots and other infrastructure on Ukrainian territory will be c

Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years

During what the New York Times described as a wide-ranging, two-hour interview, the paper said Trump also appeared to lift a threat to take milit

Border 2 producer calls Varun Dhawan trolls 'anti nationals', defends actor against 'paid smear campaign': 'Hope audiences find and shame these...'

Producer Nidhi Dutta, daughter of JP Dutta, has come in support of Varun Dhawan, slamming the trolls and 'paid' smear campaign.

How Hyderabads iconic Numaish is being experienced online first

The All India Industrial Exhibition aka Numaish which officially began on January 1, 2026 is once again bringing its century-old charm to Hyderab

Revanth Reddy stalled PRLIS to appease former boss Naidu: KTR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday. January 8, alleged that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth

Rogan Josh To Paneer Tikka: Delhi Government's Menu For Official Events

From chicken tandoori and mutton rogan josh to paneer tikka, dal makhani and gulab jamun, the Delhi government has drawn up an extensive menu for

Matt Damon's epic transformation - here's how he did it

Matt Damon underwent a dramatic physical transformation for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolans upcoming film The Odyssey. The actor has r

Indian national stranded on Yemen's island evacuated to Saudi Arabia

The development comes as heavy fighting between rival armed factions in Yemen has intensified in recent days

As Trump ramps up the heat on Greenland, Denmark warns it would shoot US forces

Denmark has confirmed army rules allowing soldiers to attack invading forces immediately. This comes as the US explores seizing Greenland. Europe

Managing Winning Teams in Times of Perpetual Uncertainty

Fundamental changes driven by technology and a multi-generational workforce are making the job of managers more challenging than ever before

Hyderabad the Biryani Capital with 1.7 crore orders on Swiggy in 2025

Hyderabad: Hyderabad has once again emerged as Indias undisputed Biryani Capital, recording a whopping 1.75 crore orders on Swiggy in 2025. And i

School assembly news headlines January 9: Top national, international sports & business updates

Top headlines for January 9th cover national news including ED allegations against Mamata Banerjee and a Supreme Court clarification on stray dog

Permit only 300 shops on Marina beach, orders Madras High Court

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira also order that the shops should be allotted through drawal of lots under the supervision of

Russia slams Ukrainian-European plan for peacekeeping force

European leaders, U.S. envoys announced that the security guarantees for Kyiv would include U.S.-led monitoring mechanism, a European multination

Dal Lake shikaras see revival as tourists return to Kashmir after months-long lull

Official data shows the region received about 1.047 million domestic tourists in 2025, a sharp drop from 2.6 million the previous year

Trump puts a shocking price tag on Greenland - here's how much the massive island is worth

Trump Buying Greenland: US President Trump is reportedly serious about acquiring Greenland, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting Danish of

Startup convention in Mangaluru on January 16

The convention to be held on the occasion of National Startup Day aims to showcase coastal Karnataka as an emerging destination for innovation an

Danish delegation holds talks with Ministers

Quote of the day by Zora Neale Hurston: A thing is mighty big when time inspiring quotes by American author inspiring generations

Quote of the day: Zora Neale Hurston holds a distinctive position in American literature. Trained as an anthropologist and driven by a storytelle

Mamata to hit streets on Jan 9 against ED raids at I-PAC office

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest march on Friday against the Enforcement Directorate's raids at I-PAC, the TMC's po

Bombay HC seeks response from JNPA on objection delaying Sheva Koliwada rehabilitation

Court grants time to port authority to clarify Finance Ministry objection as fish workers seek housing after four decades

Evening news wrap: ED vs Mamata Banerjee in Bengal; Twelve suspended Maharashtra Congress corporators join BJP, and more

upGrad, Unacademy deal talks collapse due to valuation differences

After weeks of speculation and negotiation, upGrad's Ronnie Screwvala said that the company has dropped plans to acquire Unacademy due to valuati

From Korea to Hollywood: Zombie Shows That Rule OTT

Forcing Woman To Continue Pregnancy Violates Bodily Integrity: Delhi Court

Forcing a woman to continue with her pregnancy violates her bodily integrity and aggravates mental trauma, the Delhi High Court has said while di

Pune civic polls: BJP releases manifesto with property tax waiver

Ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation Election 2026, BJP released its Sankalp Patra, promising property tax waivers for small homes, Rs 2500 mo

England crumbles off-field too! Harry Brook apologises, escapes sacking after ECB final warning in nightclub incident; fined Rs...

Harry Brook landed in major off-field trouble after a nightclub bouncer incident, forcing an apology and triggering a stern England and Wales Cri

Karur stampede: CBI summons police personnel who were deployed for security at TVK chief Vijays rally

The CBI, which re-registered the case based on directions from the Supreme Court on October 13, had collected the bandobast plan containing the l

Two Indian Truck Drivers Caught In US With Cocaine 'Enough To Kill 1,13,000 People'

Two Indian truck drivers were arrested in Indiana for transporting 309 pounds of cocaine worth $7 million. Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasveer Singh,

Millions more Americans can open a tax-free investment account in 2026 heres who qualifies now

Millions of Americans gain new access to ABLE accounts in 2026 as eligibility expands to disabilities beginning before age 46. The change unlocks

Madhav Sheth's Ai+ expands into wearables with NovaWatch lineup; launch set for Q1 2026

Madhav Sheth-backed Ai+ has announced its first smartwatch lineup, NovaWatch, featuring health tracking, kids safety, built-in earbuds and a rota

Special verification camps for No Mapping voters in Erode on January 10, 11

Ambernath civic poll: The curious case of BJP in alliance with Congress and AIMIM

Vijay Varmas Hyderabadi reply to his net worth reports Watch

Mumbai: Vijay Varma is currently one of the most happening and sought-after actors in Indian cinema, widely admired for his fearless choice of ro

BJP Bihar chief holds meet in Samastipur; discusses issues, future action plans

BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi met party workers in Samastipur. He discussed organizational matters and plans to inform people about NDA gove

BJP Bihar chief holds meet in Samastipur; discusses issues, future action plans

BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi met party workers in Samastipur. He discussed organizational matters and plans to inform people about NDA gove

Hyderabad weekend guide January 11, 12: 6 Exciting things to do

Hyderabad is stepping into the weekend with a lively mix of art, culture, music and community experiences. As the city gears up for festive days

Turmeric prices cross 16,000 a quintal in Erode market

Two secured for bludgeoning murder case accused to death in Coimbatore

Indian AI Startups Should Work Towards Global Leadership: PM Modi

Modi suggested that Indian AI models should be distinct and should promote local and indigenous content and regional languages

IIT Madras launches Param Shakti, Indias indigenously built 3.1 petaflop supercomputer

Built at the institutes C-DAC and funded under the National Supercomputing Mission, it forms part of the Param Rudra cluster with advanced power,