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Bhatti: Rs 26,000 Crore Interest-Free Loans Given to SHGs

The Deputy CM said the government has so far paid 7,000 crore to the RTC on behalf of women availing free bus travel.

Foreign Secretary briefs on UAE President MBZs India visit amid West Asia tensions

Amazon Music unveils global 2026 Artists to Watch campaign

Amazon Music just its 2026 Artists to Watch list, shining a spotlight on 49 up-and-coming artists. This years lineup spans all your favourite gen

PM Modi among proposers of Nitin Nabins candidature for BJP president

Nitin Nabin is poised to be the next BJP national president. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a key proposer for his candidature. All nomination p

Watch: How to become wealthy at any age | Rohit Sarin, Devina Mehra, Lavanya Mohan

Is it ever too early, or too late, to start saving? From the ocean of information available to us, how does one become a smart investor?

Over 1,000 students receive free laptops in Cuddalore

Earlier, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam, accompanied by Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, laid the founda

Yogi Vemana Spread Awareness Against Social Inequalities: Chief Secretary

As the state government has declared January 19 as Yogi Vemanas birth anniversary to be observed as a state function, celebrations were held acro

Kharge, Rahul to attend Congress events in Puducherry

The yatra titled Walk4Puducherry will commence from Muthialpet constituency on Wednesday

All-Women Panel To Run Medaram Jatara for First Time

Women take charge of the worlds largest tribal festival in Telangana

Kumbakonam residents cheer arrival of inaugural New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchi Amrit Bharat Train

Kerala remains a stronghold of secularism: CM

Puducherry CM seeks help of Indian Embassy in Iran to locate missing marine engineer

In a letter to the Indian Ambassador in Iran, the Chief Minister said that Uppilthali Ajith, a native of Mahe in the Union Territory of Puducherr

Telanganas ACB records 14-year high of 78 cases in Q4 2025

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 127.85 feet

No longer feel obligated to peace!: Trumps message to Norway after Nobel snub amid Greenland row

New tax laws kick in January 26, some Americans set to save up to $3,752 - are you in the list?

IRS Tax filing deadline: January 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will beg

Kerala Tourism to open all-India photo exhibition Lenscape Kerala on January 20

NIMHANS-type healthcare facility to come up in Mysuru

The facility is planned in Varuna assembly constituency for 100 crore; the necessary land has been transferred to Mysore Medical College and Rese

PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hills: Mysuru Grahakara Parishat reiterates its opposition

YSRCP misrule ruined Revenue Department, alleges Farooq

Law Minister says 90% of public petitions relate to land grabbing and Section 22A disputes during the 201924 regime, accuses Jagan of claiming cr

Remarks about Satheesan misrepresented by media: NSS general secretary

He says the core issue is NSS-SNDP Yogam unity and it is unfair to assign unnecessary political significance to anyone in this context, especiall

Big Action In Techie Drowning Case: Top Noida Official Removed, SIT Formed

Following the death of a 27-year-old software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida's Sector 150, th

Trade war helps no one!: UK PM Keir Starmer fumes at Trump's Greenland tariff blackmail

Sony India Introduces ILCE-7V

ILCE-7V , the highly anticipated fifth generation in the popular Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless line-up powered by the newly developed partially s

The Hindu FIC, IPE College Quiz to kick off at Bhubaneswar on January 22

Kerala nearing self-sufficiency in milk production, says CM

Special session may feature Chief Ministers valedictory speech, says BJP MLA

Guest lecturer, Gulbarga University Registrar hurl charges at one another

C-Mitra helps register over 100 cybercrime FIRs in 10 days in Hyderabad

Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Begins Tuesday In Leh

Leh (Ladakh), Jan 19: More than 1000 athletes will take part in the Ladakh leg of the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games starting in Leh on Tuesday. T

Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23 as rescuers search for dozens missing

KARACHI, Pakistan, January 19, 2026 (AP) The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi rose to 23 on Monday as rescuers reco

Newly-elected local bodies have only a short window of time for annual plan preparation

BJP Leader Alleges Kashmiri Muslims Not Loyal to Country

Sham Lal Sharma Demand for Separate Jammu State Sparked Fierce Political Backlash Recently

Police recover 60 lakh worth stolen gold, return it to owner

Residents oppose functioning of Tasmac Elite shop in their area in Erode

DGP Denies Viral Video Allegations, Claims Clip Is AI-Generated

Chief Minister orders probe after video allegedly showing senior IPS officer in compromising situation circulates on social media

CISF launches Coastal Cyclothon to promote national unity

63 injured in jallikattu organised at two villages

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TMC Hails SC Order to EC on SIR; Its a Defeat of Modi, BJP Before Polls, Says Party MP Abhishek

This is a judicial slap across the face of the EC.

76.13-crore new wing inaugurated at Kundara Taluk Hospital

Infighting kills third Kaziranga tiger within a fortnight

The carcass was recovered in the Kathpora area of the national parks Bagori Range on Sunday.

NKSSIA to host Vendor Development Programme in Hubballi tomorrow

It aims at providing a platform for industrialists, entrepreneurs and MSMEs in North Karnataka to interact with officials of PSUs

LG Manoj Sinha Lays The Foundation Stone For Meerz Health Care Hospital In Srinagar

Jammu, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital in Srinagar. This will be 180-b

CPDCL CMD Pulla Reddy takes additional charge as AP Genco MD

Watch: Recalling the Pandemics Losses: Andaleeb Wajid on grief and healing

At a session titled Love, Loss and Healing, author Andaleeb Wajid spoke about the emotional difficulty of writing her memoir Learning to Make Tea

Forest Department plans bio-shields to protect three Pudukottai coastal villages from natural calamities

As many as 19,250 mangrove seedlings are being raised under the TN-SHORE Project to protect the shoreline at three coastal villages; planting to

Seydunganallur residents seek public friendly location for bus stand

Floral tributes paid to Kalingarayan on 743rd anniversary of canal

Norway preparing for property requisitions in wartime

Thousands of Norwegians were to receive letters on Monday from the military informing them that their homes, vehicles, boats and machinery may be

Dress code made compulsory throughout the day for entry into Udupi Krishna Mutt

National Popcorn Day 2026: Where to score free popcorn and deals at AMC, Cinemark and more

National Popcorn Day 2026 arrives on January 19. Movie theaters across America are celebrating with special offers. Cinemark allows customers to

DMK or TVK? Congress's decision dilemma ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections

As Tamil Nadu Congress strategizes for the 2026 elections, it's at a crossroads: should it maintain its long-standing alliance with the DMK or co

Watch: The chessmaster and his moves: Viswanathan Anand, K.C. Vijaya Kumar

Viswanathan Anand on his legendary games and his approach to life on and off the board, in conversation with K.C. Vijaya Kumar

We Have More Content Than Meaning: Ancient Indian Thoughts on Creator Economy

Platforms thrive on volume, while creators struggle for longevity. Brands invest heavily in visibility but remain anxious about credibility.

Kashmiri Pandits Are Free to Return Anytime: Farooq Abdullah

Former CM Calls for Introspection Amid Rising Divides

Noida techie death: UP government forms SIT to probe drowning incident; report in 5 days

'Not right' for Iran to attend Davos summit after deadly protests: organisers

Nitin Nabin elected national BJP president unopposed: To take charge January 20; PM Modi to attend event

Nitin Nabin has been elected unopposed as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, set to formally take charge on January 20. His un

RBI Simplifies Small-Value Trade Compliance, Brings Relief to MSME Exporters

In a notable relaxation, the RBI permits value reductions in declared export or import amounts based on self-declaration, simplifying the process

Word of the day: Neologism

Neologism meaning: Neologisms are new words, expressions, or meanings that emerge to describe evolving ideas, technologies, and cultural shifts.

Chandrababu Receives Grand Welcome At Zurich Airport

Naidu says AP is ready with skilled work force to meet industrial needs

Has Keith Urban moved in with a new girlfriend? Who is she and what has ex-wife Nicole Kidman said

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidmans recent divorce has ignited fresh attention as reports indicate that the country singer has moved in with a new gir

Mark 75th Republic Day at Seasonal Tastes The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

Celebrate the spirit of India at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace with 'Flavours of Freedom', a grand brunch featuring an elaborate buffet, live en

Quote of the day by Tom Wolfe: If a conservative is a liberal who's been mugged.

Tom Wolfe was a famous American writer and journalist known for sharp quotes and bold opinions. His Quote of the Day explains how real-life exper

Supreme Court flags concern over exorbitant rise in airfares during festivals

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta termed the exorbitant rise of airfares by airlines as exploitation and asked the Centre and the

Photographing Presence and Absence: Dayanita Singhs Zakir Hussain Archive

A quiet, tender archive where Dayanita Singh traces four decades of seeing, learning, and loss through her lens on Zakir Hussain

How to Differentiate Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds

The Bureau of Indian Standards introduces a clear terminology framework to protect consumers and bring transparency to every diamond purchase acr

Special Team Formed To Probe Noida Techie's Drowning, Report In 5 Days

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the death of a Noida techie after his car

Luminous names Vivek Abrol MD and CEO

Vivek Abrol is the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Luminous Power Technologies. He takes over from Preeti Bajaj, who is now

Davos opens for WEF 2026 as global leaders converge, India steps up investment pitch

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Social Security payment schedule shift: Whos getting paid early and what changed

Social Security SSI payments are arriving early in 2026 due to calendar shifts. Beneficiaries receive advance deposits through March. January ben

IIT Delhi launches power sector regulatory centre

A new Centre of Excellence aims to strengthen regulatory capacity as Indias power sector grapples with clean energy transition, market reforms an

The squeeze play: How BJP is shrinking space for regional parties - decoded

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is strategically shrinking the political space for regional parties across India. Recent election results in Mah

IMF Revises Indias FY26 Growth 0.7 pp To 7.3 pc

This reflects the better-than-expected outturn in the third quarter of the year and strong momentum in the fourth quarter. The FY28 forecast of 6

Berlinale 2026: Rima Das on Not a Hero: Returning for the third time feels deeply special

Generation Kplus features two Indians: National Award-winning Assamese filmmaker Rima Dass coming-of-age Not a Hero, and Amay Mehrishis UK-India

Gift City reinsurers flag GST & regulatory hurdles

In question is the application of forward charge mechanism on premia paid to IFSC-based insurers, unlike similar cross-border transactions that a

Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace': Modi,?Meloni,?Sharif among invitees to $1?billion?seat club, check full list

Under the draft charter, any country that pledges $1 billion gets a permanent seat, while others can join for a three?year term. Check full list

Afghanistan: Several killed in blast in Kabul, Taliban interior ministry says

A blast rocked Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw area on Monday. Several people were killed and injured in the incident. The Taliban interior ministry confirme

This pvt bank loses Rs 22567 crore in one day as shares fall over 2% post Q3 earnings, not Axis, HDFC

The decline in the stock was a major drag on the equity markets on Monday.

This Indian river flows in opposite direction. Heres the science behind it

India's Narmada River uniquely flows west towards the Arabian Sea, defying the common eastward pattern. Originating in Amarkantak, its westward j

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Giants Live Score Updates, T20 2026: When will the toss take place?

'It was mangled mess': Spain plunged into tragedy, high-speed train collision kills 39, injures 70+

CEPT University Announces MBA in Real Estate Program to Strengthen Indias Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders

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Deadly blast hits Kabul hotel, say Afghan police, government

We do have casualties, both wounded and killed, said the Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani

'Fabricated & false': Karnataka DGP after 'compromising' video goes viral; CM Siddaramaiah warns of action

Karnataka DGP (civil rights enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao is under scrutiny after a video allegedly showing him in a compromising position with

PSBs Give Approval To 3.96L MSME Applns, Sanctioned Rs 52,300 cr Loans

The government has been making all-out efforts to strengthen small business houses in the country, especially providing loans to benefit MSMEs by

Pakistan copies India as PSL adopts IPL's 18-year-old rule, announces major change for 2026 season

The Pakistan Super League has announced a major rule change for the 2026 season, adopting the IPL-style 18-year-old eligibility rule. The move si