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Breach of Payment Order Not Violence Under DV Act: Telangana HC

The Family Court directed the accused to pay monthly maintenance of Rs.50,000.

CM Chandrababu Naidu Promises Stable Government Inspired by Gujarat Model

CM cites Gujarat model, announces 700 more Anna Canteens and housing targets.

Tiger at 5km From Yadagirigutta

Forest department officials said on Sunday that the presence of a tiger was reported by a farmer who noticed some pugmarks in his field near Ibra

Eight soldiers injured in Kishtwar encounter

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Eight soldiers of the Army were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forested area in the upper reaches of Kisht

Youth must commit to building a brighter J&K: LG

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked the youth to take a pledge to build brighter Jammu and Kashmir and work with dedicati

Can Davos 2026 halt slide into disorder?

The US operation in Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro mark a shift from argument-first diplomacy to enforcement-first statecraft.

Motorist killed after crashing into electric pole in Guindy

Team India ready for Davos 2026: Over 80 CEOs and senior ministers to present growth script at WEF to attract long-term capital

Davos is buzzing as India takes center stage, presenting itself as a beacon for investors looking for assurance in a tumultuous global economy. S

All 116 J&K BJP voters for electing National President summoned to Delhi Nomination today

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: The BJP high command has summoned all the National Executive and State Executive members of the Union Territor

Autorickshaws block entry and exit on PF-4 side of Duvvada railway station

Holistic restoration needed for degraded Aravallis: Study

India's ancient Aravalli mountain range faces severe land degradation due to encroachments, deforestation, and illegal mining, impacting its ecol

For 1st time; Budget session with full Assly members to be held with less ministerial strength in J&K

As against required 9, the NC Govt has 6 ministers NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: It will be for the first time that the budget session of

India-Germany ties can only soar higher

A kite is the apt symbol to show where Germanys partnership with India is going

Health Minister Nadda seeks 'workable solution' to Schedule M issue

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is working on a solution for the pharmaceutical industry. Drug regulator and department of pharmaceuticals are tas

Ethics Panel Probing If MLAs Paid Without Attending Assembly

Urges YSRC MLAs to attend February assembly, warns of disqualification

Winning Rooster in Gold Jewellery Paraded in Bhimavaram

The roosters owners bedecked it with jewellery made with 120 grams of gold, including the puligoru.

Fisherfolk allege illegal concrete road laid ahead of govt. function

Jipmers 14th convocation ceremony on January 20

A display plan for the Piprawaha relics

These historical artifacts are living entities and the museum to be their new home needs to think of long-term plans to engage viewers, historian

Medaram Jatara On The Lines of Kumbh Mela: CM Revanth Reddy

Preparations for worlds largest biennial Medaram Jatara completed in 100 days

Rajouri Files: 1947 The Unforgettable Massacre & Johar

Article by- Soldier and Monk RAJOURI- TOWN OF COURAGE AND SACRIFICE The film Padmaavat brought the Johar of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan to the conscio

EESL To Showcase Energy Success At India Energy Week 2026

Scheduled in Goa during January 2730, the summit would serve as a global stage for AP to showcase its leadership in the energy transition, an off

Post-Sankranti Rush Floods City Roads

NH-65 sees 35,000 vehicles as commuters return early due to Amavasya.

Hills of Garbage Rise In Hyderabads IT Zone

Construction debris and mixed waste pile up, creating health hazards and traffic risks

Himachal Pradesh plans two satellite townships like Gurugram and Noida

Himachal Pradesh is planning two new satellite townships, one near Chandigarh and another near Kangra, to create economic hubs with high-rise res

Three persons arrested in Ranipet for possession of country-made explosives

Busy Lives, Empty Homes: A Modern Social Paradox

Omkar Dattatray Empty, deserted, hollow, and emotionally barren homes have become an unfortunate by-product of modern, hectic living. In simple t

Car Mishap Sparks Rash Driving Case

Four-wheeler crashed into a car parked in front of a house in West Deendayalnagar.

Bullying tactics: on Trump targeting Europe

Trumps weaponisation of tariffs over Greenland could undermine NATO

'Arrive Alive' Road Safety Drive

Traffic officials cautioned that talking on mobile phones while driving is extremely dangerous: Reports

AWARE Services To Strengthen Disease Surveillance In Health Sector

RTGS platform to predict outbreaks, enable early public health action

Devotee Influx Causes Long Queues at Srikalahasti

Long queues formed even before the temple opened, with all lines filling up in the early hours.

Kashmiri Hindu Exodus When Will the Civilised World Awaken to Its Responsibility?

By Girdhari Lal Raina, Ex-MLC Every January, the world celebrates renewalreaffirming universal values and drafting resolutions for a hopeful fut

National Highway builders ask Finmin to clarify arbitration order

The National Highway Builders Federation has urged the finance ministry to clarify its order ending arbitration for highway projects. The federat

Highway builders write to FM, road ministry; seek review of new arbitration norms

Highway builders are opposing a government order ending arbitration for disputes exceeding Rs 10 crore. The National Highway Builders Federation

Letters to The Editor January 19, 2026

Lakkundi Set For Major Heritage Boost With Protection, Excavation Drives

State to bring 44 temples, wells in Lakkundi under heritage protection

Puducherry govt. urged to accord State funeral for departed jurist David Annoussamy

David Annoussamy, the former Judge of the Madras High Court, died at the age of 98 due to age-related illness on January 17

Two Men Drown In River

The incident occurred when Sujith (28) and Hariprasad (39) were at the riverbank along with friends: Police

Business Confidence on Rise: CII

Indian business confidence is surging. The CII Business Confidence Index hit a five-quarter high. Strong domestic demand and a robust reform agen

Final green light for Indias 1st PPP Earth imaging Sat project likely this week

India's first private Earth Observation Satellite System (EOSS) project is set to move forward with a concession agreement expected this week. A

Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon may see rain as IMD predicts cold wave & wet weather across UP, Punjab, Haryana and other North Indian states

Weather Today: Two Western Disturbances are set to impact north and northwest India this week, bringing rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, and dense

IMA Hyderabad Stages Black Badge Demo

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Hyderabad, on Sunday staged a black badge protest opposing Government Order (GO) No. 229, which it said pos

Tourist bus gutted near Kothamangalam, none injured

Cops Arrest Mobile Phone Agents For Illegal SIMs Sale

184 illegal SIMs seized in HyderabadCuddapah network bust

Crisis in education: On the Supreme Court, higher education and student well-being

Higher education institutions need systemic reforms

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Winner Gilli Nata

Gilli Nata lifts the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 trophy

Cabinet Approves Land Acquisition for Metro Phase 2, Municipal Polls by Feb. 15

A key decision was to expedite the expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail and fast-track the process of taking over the Phase-I project from L&T.

Woman Mayor For Nizamabad Again

Ruling Congress, BJP, BRS and MIM are getting set for the municipal polls while the Congress and BJP leaders are zeroing in on their women leader

World Bank Air Pollution Report: How long will govt live in denial, asks Congress

A World Bank report reveals one million premature deaths annually in the Indo-Gangetic plains and Himalayan foothills due to air pollution. The C

All About Annular Solar Eclipse In February: Date, Time And Viewing Locations

The annular solar eclipse will take place on February 17, 2026.

CM Naidu, Lokesh Leave for Davos WEF Summit

In Zurich, on the first day, Naidu would meet Mridul Kumar, Indias ambassador to Switzerland, followed by meetings with Eros Innovation chairman

Firefight In Kishtwar Leaves Three Soldiers Injured

Officials confirmed that one of the soldiers sustained critical injuries during the exchange of fire: Reports

Collective success is Kings catalyst

The leg-spinner is quick to shift focus on team work when individual performances are discussed; she feels being a late entrant to the national s

Syria's leader agrees truce deal with Kurds after govt troops advance

Syrian President al-Sharaa announced a ceasefire and integration deal with Kurdish-led forces after government troops advanced across northern an

BLO hospitalised, TMC blames SIR 'workload'

A Booth Level Officer in South 24 Parganas district has been hospitalised following a brain stroke. Mehboob Rehman Mollah, a BLO from Mathurapur

Mission wolf moon over. Is Donaldolf waiting for snow moon?

Donaldolf possesses significant capabilities that should not be overlooked. Beyond material possessions like a mansion, a four-wheeler, and money

Cabinet green signal for February municipal polls, 2,787 crore for metro expansion

AP Appoints CIC and Four Commissioners

Senior journalist Sarath Chandra Kalyana Chakravarthy Vattikutti of Bikkavolu of East Godavari district is also named an information commissioner

'If Fast Trial Not Possible, Bail Should Be The Rule': Ex Chief Justice

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday said bail before conviction should be a matter of right, but asserted that it is a court's

China's rare-earth exports fall in Dec

China's rare-earth product exports saw a slight dip in December, falling to 6,745 tons from 6,958 tons in November. This decline occurs amid heig

Election Commission plans SIR phase-III, weighs census & exam timelines

The Election Commission of India is preparing for the next phase of electoral roll revisions. This intensive exercise requires careful scheduling

School Timings Changed For All Classes In Noida Due To Cold, Dense Fog

In view of dense fog and severe cold conditions prevailing across Gautam Buddh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, the district administration has r

Israel PM holds coalition meeting after objecting to Gaza panel

Amid heightened tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reached out to his coalition partners, expressing deep concerns about the US-backed Ga

7 soldiers injured in Kishtwar gunfight

Seven Army soldiers were injured in a fierce encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar district on Sunday. The exchange of fire began during a search

AIMIM steps out of Hyderabad, alters poll math beyond its scale

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) continues to maintain its primary organizational base in Hyderabad and Telangana. The party ha

Mumbai Mayor masala gets spicier as Eknath Shinde cooks a distinct recipe

The appointment of a BJP mayor in Mumbai is stalled. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction seeks key posts, including the mayor and standing committe

Two more Maoists killed in ongoing operation in Bijapur

Security forces neutralised two more Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday. This follows the killing of four Maoists during

South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says

South Korea is seeking favorable terms for United States tariffs on memory chip imports. The country previously secured an agreement ensuring it

Fit India Sundays Lights Up Gachibowli

More than 1,000 citizens joined the event

J&K: Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar, 3 injured soldiers airlifted

A fierce gunbattle erupted in Kishtwar's remote forested region, leaving seven security personnel injured as they engaged terrorists. The operati

Bringing back Akali Dal to power would drag Punjab into dark era: CM Mann

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Talbir Singh Gill will be the AAPs candidate from Majitha in the 2027 Assembly elections, Mr. Mann declared

US Intensifies Visa Checks For Immigrants

Recently, two Indian students from the Telugu community were taken into custody by federal agents at a store in St Louis Park and questioned for

Modi says 'trust in BJP rising, Congress shrinking'

During a recent rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked on the diminishing presence of the Congress party in Maharashtra and Bihar, suggesti

Earthquake of magnitude 4 strikes Afghanistan

Afghanistan was hit by several earthquakes recently. A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026. Earlier that day, a 4

Advanced version of Nagastra drone used in Op Sindoor developed: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the development of an advanced Nagastra drone, successfully used in Operation Sindoor, and the Bhargavas

Nitin Nabin phase: BJP's organisational rejig, governance at centre, states' review

A reconstitution of the party's national organisational team is expected soon, with a focus on younger leaders, sources said. Most new office-bea

In Bengal, Modi calls for 'asli parivartan'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged West Bengal to embrace 'real change' by voting for the BJP. He highlighted a development agenda, promising goo

8 Skiers Killed In 3 Avalanches Across Austria

Three avalanches across Austria killed eight skiers, authorities said.

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, January 19, 2026

Forecast- Partly cloudy sky. Mist or hazy conditions are very likely to prevail during morning and night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures

Future of Greenland is for Denmark to decide: Carney outright rules out Trumps tariff blackmail

Kenyan Among 3 Arrested In Fake Currency Case

The suspects were found quarrelling among themselves over the fake notes: Police

Faith, Healing and Tradition Converge at 400-Year-Old Temple

The Vaidya Veera Raghava Swamy temple in Nellore draws devotees from near and far.

Raut Accuses Shinde Of Confining Corporators

Eknath Shinde is Deputy Chief Minister, yet he fears his corporators might be poached. What a huge farce! Raut said. They have kept their corpora

Married UP Man Kills Live-In Partner, Puts Body In Box, Burns It

A retired railway employee allegedly killed his 35-year-old live-in partner, stuffed her body into a metal trunk and set it on fire in Uttar Prad

Kasu Mahesh Challenges Gurazala MLA For Open Debate

Govt proposes 8% biennial hike; schools, parents raise concerns

Ramchander Rao Slams Cong, Urges Intellectuals To Join BJP

Rao said the Congress was fading nationally and may soon lose national party status

BRS Flag Posts Issue: KTR, Harish Demand DGP Take Action Against CM

Revanth Reddy, who is an utter flop Chief Minister, on Sunday showed he is also losing his mental balance: K.T. Rama Rao

BJP to Host Deendayal National Conclave in Vijayawada from Jan. 23

An exhibition organised on the occasion will highlight the contributions of leaders, such as former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Prime Minister Na

The New Laws of Manu: Why The Poor Dont Kill Us

During his solo session at The Hindu Lit for Life, Manu explores Indias economic transformation, transactional politics and impact of English