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1 man listed as dad of 389, another of 310: SIR detected WB errors, says EC

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to display lists of voters facing 'logical discrepancy' notices in West Bengal offices and

List WB voters with logical discrepancy: SC to poll panel

The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to display lists of West Bengal voters facing logical discrepancy notices in panchayat and

Barcelona's 11-game winning streak ends with 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad in Spanish league

The loss left the Catalan club one point ahead of second-place Real Madrid, which beat Levante 2-0 at home on Saturday (January 17)

Valentino Garavani, fashion designer to jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome

His body will repose at the foundation's headquarters in Rome on Wednesday and Thursday. The funeral will be held on Friday at the Basilica Santa

DGCA exemptions end on Feb 10, IndiGo may cut more flights

IndiGo may reduce flights after February 10 as a DGCA exemption for new flight-duty rules expires. The airline plans a short-term network readjus

YEIDA officials part of dubious land deals: SC

Boost for defence exports as Rajnath flags off 1st batch of Pinaka guided rockets for Armenia

India has achieved a significant milestone in defense exports by flagging off the first batch of guided Pinaka rocket systems for Armenia. This m

We believe in each other, wanted to bring a white ball trophy home: Vidarbha coach Ghani

Support is the key word for Ghani, a trait he thinks helps the team consistently rise above situations and fancied teams

RTC Bus Driver Suffers Seizures, Drives Into Fields, 19 Injured

The bus, on its way to Vizianagaram from Rajam, was carrying 87 passengers including 51 women, the driver and a cleaner

Trouble Ahead For YSRC 'Conspirators' In Scams, Says AP BJP Chief

Madhavs remarks against the YSRC went viral, leading to speculation as to who among the opposition could be targeted and how soon it would happen

Bangladesh to Release 9 North Andhra Fishermen

According to the AP Mechanised Fishing Boat Operators Association, the fishermen were taken into custody by the Bangladesh Coast Guard and have b

2 Weekly Amrit Bharat Trains via Vizag

Both services will halt at Duvvada and Visakhapatnam, improving connectivity between south India and the Northeast.

Education Must Scale Beyond Degrees: TN Central Varsity VC

The six-day capacity building programme on integration of Indian knowledge systems in curriculum resolved to integrate the nations civilizational

Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics but reckons ship has sailed for big T20I tournaments

Smith acknowledged that his chances in major Australian tournaments may be limited, but he's focused on enjoying cricket, performing well, and ai

2 Killed, 6 Injured in Separate Road Mishaps

The deceased was identified as Chandra (40), the driver of the vehicle.

Fifty years ago | Madurai Mahal to be converted into museum

Quote of the day by Will Rogers: 'Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some...' - investment lessons and wealth quotes by America's cowboy philosopher

Quote of the day by Will Rogers: His timeless advice distinguishes investing from gambling, emphasizing patience and thoughtful decision-making o

Inspector, SI, Head Constable Suspended

Sri Sathya Sai district SP Sathish Kumar took serious note of the complaints and ordered action.

SC To MP: Decide On Prosecuting Minister Vijay Shah In 2 Weeks

The Madhya Pradesh government has been pulled up by the apex court for sitting on the special investigation team (SIT) report on the matter for t

The Last Emperor of Fashion: Valentino Garavani Dies in Rome at 93

Valentino Garavani was not only a constant guide and inspiration for all of us, but a true source of light, creativity and vision, the foundation

Moderate Earthquake Kills 1 Person, Damages Dozens of Homes in PoK

In a statement, the regional Gilgit-Baltistan government said the tremors mainly caused damage across the Hunza Valley.

Cracks appear in Punjab Congress over calls for Dalit representation in party by Channi

Channi asserted he did not speak against any particular caste or community, and that he was a victim of malicious propaganda on social media

UPL Promoted Advanta Enterprises Files DRHP For IPO

The IPO is entirely an offer for sale of over 3.61 crore equity shares of Rs 1 face value by selling shareholders - UPL and Melwood Holdings mana

90-Day Skill Training Course for Jobless

The course, conducted offline at the Sathya Sai Skill Centre in Hyderabad, is open to unemployed graduates from any region who completed M.Sc, B.

SI Gets 10-Year Jail Term for Cheating Woman on False Marriage Vow

According to police, the SI, Kunchala Ravi Teja, while working at Nagarampalem police station, allegedly developed a relationship with M. Sakheen

TGSRTC Staff Take Road Safety Vow

On Monday, drivers, conductors, mechanical staff, supervisors and office staff collectively pledged to strictly follow traffic rules while commut

Woman Stabbed to Death While Trying to Pacify Fight

East Godavari district superintendent of police G. Bindu Madhav formed five special teams to nab the accused.

Excise Dept Reviews MLA's Views on Liquor Biz Timings

Excise department officials clarified that a uniform excise policy is already in place across Telangana and applies to all liquor outlets.

Elephant Dies of Electrocution at Mango Orchard in Chittoor

Elephants were sighted near Parveta Mandapam on Monday, days after being seen near the Seventh Mile on the First Ghat Road.

Who is Don Lemon and what is Ku Klux Klan Act? DOJ warning explained. Here's what happened, Lemons response

Who is Don Lemon and what is Ku Klux Klan Act? This explainer details the 1871 law, its purpose, and how it surfaced after claims that Don Lemon

Kerala Man Dies By Suicide Over Social Media Post, Case Filed Against Woman

Police here on Monday registered a case against a woman in connection with the suicide of a 42-year-old man after she allegedly posted a video on

Pollution Panel Raises Alarm at Industrial Expo

Visitors were briefed on pollution sources such as municipal solid waste, industrial emissions, water contamination, noise pollution and the grow

Thick Fog Delays Four Flights, One Cancelled At Vijayawada Airport

Airport authorities said all flights scheduled to land in the early morning could do so only after 10 am, once visibility improved

A hundred years ago | Campaign against theatre queue

Annaprasadam in all TTD Temples from March-end

Singhal reviewed the construction of new TTD temples in Guwahati, Patna, Coimbatore, and Belagavi.

RK Beach to Host Celebrations for 150 Years of Vande Mataram

A major public event is scheduled for February 6, followed by celebrations at RK Beach on February 7.

BHEL reports 3-fold jump in net profit to 390 crore in Q3

BHEL's total income rose 18% to 8,691.85 crore during the third quarter from 7,385 crore in the year-ago period

Who bought the massive Wyoming ranch? New owner unmasked after Zelensky rumors swirled

A colossal Wyoming ranch, larger than Rhode Island, has been acquired by local rancher Chris Robinson, ending speculation about foreign buyers. R

Indias First: Hyderabads C-Mitra Uses AI To Draft Legal Complaints For Cybercrime Victims

C-Mitra was formed on January 9 by city police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar to make it easy for cybercrime victims to lodge complaints. The cell gu

Rs 5-Cr For Restoration Of 4 Buddhist Sites

Officials said the structures had been deteriorating over time and the conservation efforts would help protect them, create awareness and draw mo

$1.2 million dental data breach settlement: Patients can claim up to $6,000 - check how

Patients affected by the First Choice Dental data breach can get cash and free credit monitoring. Those with losses may receive up to $6,000, whi

Never made derogatory comment: Atishi on Sikhguru remark allegations

Hyderabad: DCP Targeted in Fake E-Challan Scam

Interestingly, the messages ended with a cautionary note asking the recipient to follow traffic rules, officials said.

AIIMS Bibinagar Unveils Rs 5.4 Crore Robotic Facility

The facilities were inaugurated by Prof. Amita Aggarwal, executive director, AIIMS Bibinagar, in the presence of IOCL executive directors Bibhuti

HC Warns of Blanket Ban on Future Land Acquisitions if Compensation Arrears Are Not Cleared

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar was hearing a contempt petition filed by more than 60 farmers from Busireddypally and surrounding areas of Pangal mand

UP Labourer Receives Rs 7 Crore Income Tax Notice

A daily-wage labourer in an Uttar Pradesh village claimed to have received an I-T department notice demanding over Rs 7 crore in unpaid taxes. He

Goldsmith Murdered in Shamsheergunj

Police said the motive behind the murder is yet to be established.

SC Again Issued Contempt Notices To The Speaker In BJP`s Maheshwar Reddy Petition

The apex court had earlier issued a contempt notice to the Speaker in November last year for failing to decide the disqualification petitions wit

Meerpet: CA Arrested in Wife and Sons Death Case

This followed a statement in the case given by one Lakshmi, mother of the victim.

ET@Davos: BCGs Rich Lesser on how India Inc can navigate tariffs, sanctions and a fragmented global economy

Global trade is reorganizing into regional blocs, not collapsing. Companies must build capacity to navigate multiple futures as geopolitics incre

Constable Injured In Stone Pelting Incident

Tensions escalated when Ahmed allegedly attacked two individuals, following which a group of around 30 to 40 people gathered near his residence.

Word of the day: Bewilderment

Word of the day: Have you ever felt completely lost or disoriented in a confusing situation? That intense feeling has a term, bewilderment. This

Jaishankar Warns Poland Against Aiding Terror Infra

Jaishankars comments came in the backdrop of Sikorskis visit to Pakistan three months ago, following Operation Sindoor last year: Reports

KLIS Contractors Unwilling to Blink First

Criminal action threat runs into rough weather

Siddaramaiah Inaugurates Chalukya Utsava-2026

An additional Rs 1 crore will be provided for the festival. The government would also extend support for the unveiling of the Immadi Pulikeshi st

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to travel to Davos

Kozhikode girl wins national-level prize at Veer Gatha 5.0

Facts of the Day: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a leader whose life was marked by profound dedication to equality and justice. Lesser-known facts reveal his ac

A Centrist lens on illegal immigration

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

Minecraft Realms down and when will it be back up? Servers face outage across regions. Here's player issues and affected regions

Minecraft Realms down and when will it be back up? Thousands of players reported issues across the United States and other regions. Users faced l

Tiger Global saga: An interpretation of maladies that's open to more ills

Tiger Global may file a review petition following a Supreme Court verdict on the India-Mauritius tax treaty. The ruling alters how investors inte

AI equation changing as physics enters the formula: Andrew Mclaughli, COO of SandboxAQ

The integration of physics-based simulations into AI represents a groundbreaking leap forward, delivering verifiable scientific insights that sur

Waqf Board Reviews 120-Cr Works At Jahangeer Dargah

The inspection was led by Waqf Board chairman Syed Azmatullah Husseni, along with Shadnagar MLA K. Shankaraiah and other public representatives a

Satyam Scam: Special Court Issues Notices Over Fake Land Mutations in Janwada

After hearing Immaneni Rama Rao, counsel for the petitioner, the court directed issuance of notices to all respondents concerned and posted the m

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

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

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

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

No new Guillain Barre Syndrome case in two days in M.P.s Neemuch; six still in hospital

The outbreak had been reported in Neemuchs Manasa town when child and a teenager died on January 11 and January 13 respectively. 18 people have s

100-car pile up in Michigan: I-96 closed in Hudsonville - here's what to know if you are heading out

A major Michigan highway crash forced I-196 near Hudsonville to shut down after icy winter weather caused a large vehicle pileup. Emergency crews

Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car While Crossing NH-65

58-year-old succumbed to injuries after being taken home from the hospital

Vets Link Diabetes In Pet Dogs To Vision Loss

Diabetes in pets is increasing because they are companion animals. Whatever we eat, we tend to feed them as well. This makes diabetes a lifestyle

T20 World Cup Controversy LIVE: Scotland 'Ready' To Replace Bangladesh

Bangladesh T20 World Cup Participation Controversy LIVE Updates: Bangladesh's possible participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is in doubt, with

Diplomacy Or Retaliation? EU's Options Amid Tensions With US Over Greenland

Threats from the White House over Greenland have sparked outrage and a flurry of diplomatic activity across Europe, as leaders consider possible

All Set for Statewide Tiger Estimation From Today

The six-day All India Tiger Estimation, with three days of trail walks followed by three more days of line transect walks will cover all 3,053 fo

Corrections and Clarifications January 20, 2026

Sikkim Man Arrested In Rs 13,000 Crore International Drug Trafficking Case

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested a key accused from Sikkim in connection with a massive Rs 13,000 crore international narcotics

'GIFT City Emerges As Global Hub For International Finance': CEO In Davos

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Sanjay Kaul, the Group CEO and Managing Director of GIFT City, empha

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

71 of 645 Bangladesh Minority Incidents in 2025 Were Communal: Yunus

Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said that police records from January to December 2025 documented 645 inci

Bigger Orange alert: Is Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) planning another Bitcoin (BTC USD) buying spree?

Michael Saylor Bitcoin (BTC USD) byuing: MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor is hinting at more Bitcoin buys after a massive $1.25 billion acquisition

300 Families in Dasara Basti Win High Court Reprieve

Telangana High Court orders status quo at Dasara Basti

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

Agusta case: Supreme Court rejects Centre plea, Defsys business ban lifted

The Centre had suspended Defsys from doing business with the government over its alleged role in the 3,600-crore VVIP chopper case.

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