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WEF 2026: Maharashtra signs investment MoUs worth 14.5 lakh crore on first day at Davos

The State said these MoUs are across sectors and underscore strong global confidence in Maharashtras consumer markets, infrastructure readiness,

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walks out of Assembly without reading customary address

The Assembly adopts resolution treating his address as read. Later, Lok Bhavan claimed the address contains misleading statements. This was the f

Australia set to pass tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi mass shooting

The new measures would introduce tougher background checks for firearm licences by drawing on information held by the Australian Security Intelli

Allu Arjuns Tokyo trip is all about family, fun and good food

Hyderabad: Tollywood star Allu Arjun was in Tokyo, Japan, to promote his blockbuster hit Pushpa 2: The Rule as the movie released there on Januar

Maharashtra signs Rs 14.5 lakh crore investment MoUs on Day 1 at Davos 2026

The proposed investments are expected to generate over 15 lakh jobs across multiple sectors, underscoring sustained global confidence in Maharash

Devotees can book tickets online to have darshan of Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy on the day of Ratha Saptami

As the pilgrims number is going up by every passing year, the government provided online booking facility for darshan of the presiding deity on t

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

The election, which began in December last year, has been criticised by the United Nations, many Western countries and rights groups as a ploy to

Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu to court global investors at Davos

The Chief Minister will begin the day by addressing the CII Breakfast Session on the theme The Andhra Pradesh Advantage

U.N. has coexisted with other bodies, spokesperson says on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace

We would have to see in terms of details what the Board of Peace becomes as it actually is established to know what sort of relationship we would

Cost of hate: In MP, school building demolished despite NOC from panchayat

A countrys true strength lies in its education and healthcare systems. Demolishing a school building despite having a no-objection certificate (N

Security forces recover IED in Baramulla, J&K

The IED was planted by suspected terrorists by the roadside at Takiya Tapper in the Pattani area of Baramulla district, officials said

One killed, 12 injured after private bus collides with container truck in Chikkaballapur in Karnataka

According to the police, the accident occurred when the bus, which was carrying 28 passengers, collided with a container truck while the driver w

Bulgaria's left-leaning President Rumen Radev says he is stepping down

He has however indicated he may contest an upcoming election

House distribution programme under PM Awas Yojana in Hubballi on January 24

The government is expecting around two lakh persons at the event

Budget 2026-27: CM Omar Abdullah To Hold Key Pre-Budget Meetings With 24 Departments From Today

Jammu, Jan 20: Ahead of the beginning of the budget session of Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will begin chairing pre-budget consu

Watch: Regional Saffron: On BJPs rise in Maharashtra politics

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the dominant force in Maharashtras civic body elections, underlining the growing influence of Chi

Hyderabad auto strike fuels commute woes, hits school students hard

Hyderabad: A one-day strike by auto-rickshaw drivers in Hyderabad on Tuesday, January 20, is causing significant inconvenience, particularly for

CG TET Exam 2026: Admit card released at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in, check how to download hall ticket and other details

The CG VYAPAM has released the CG TET 2026 admit cards. The exam will be held on February 1 in two shifts. Candidates can download their hall tic

AI democratizing intelligence in food delivery business: Swiggy executive

As AI expands into various aspects of life, top food delivery firm Swiggys Food Marketplace CEO Rohit Kapoor has said it is providing democratize

Protests in India: Will the deepening dangers go away by silencing the alarm?

In contemporary India, terms such as deshdrohi, urban Naxal, sickular and presstitutes have increasingly been deployed by right-wing ideologues,

Stock markets drop in early trade on relentless foreign fund outflows, geopolitical tensions

From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent and Bajaj Finserv were among the laggards

What one million interviews taught FloCareer about hiring at enterprise scale

After conducting over one million interviews, Mohit Jain, Co-founder, FloCareer shares key insights on why enterprise hiring is less about speed

Solidus Achieves Milestone with Punjab's Biggest Solar Captive Project Again

Solidus Techno Power Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with Blue Sky NRG Pvt. Ltd., proudly announces the successful commissioning of Punjab’s larg

Delhi Metro: Shocking video of a man urinating at a station ignites debate over civic sense in India

A viral video allegedly showing a man urinating in a Delhi Metro station has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about civic sense. The Delhi Me

Catholic Bishops question moral foundations of US foreign policy

Three top Catholic leaders in the United States issued a rare joint statement sharply questioning the moral foundations of current US foreign pol

TN Governor walks out of Assembly without reading his customary address over National Anthem disrespect

In 2025 too, he walked out without reading his address on the same issue

Akshay Kumar's SUV mishap explained: Actor jumped out after chain collision, how freak road accident happened at Juhu

Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, and his convoy of security got into a freak road accident after a speeding Mercedes rammed into an oncoming auto ri

Unbox Robotics raises $28M in Series B round led by ICICI Venture

This funding, comprising a mix of primary and secondary capital, will be utilised towards strengthening the leadership and engineering teams, acc

Akshay Kumars security car crashes in Mumbais Juhu, 2 injured in accident

Rupee falls 8 paise to 90.98 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jan 20 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 90.98 against the American currency in early trade on Tuesday, as strong dollar demand from

Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40

The crash late on Sunday (January 18, 2026) is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013

North Koreas Kim removes vice premier after factory project setbacks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a top official overseeing the machine-building industry. The leader cited unnecessary confusion and

Tourists hit record in Japan, despite plunge from China

A record number of tourists flocked to Japan last year, officials said Tuesday, despite a steep fall in Chinese visitors in December as a diploma

AI videos of Lord Jagannath surface, police complaint filed

One of the videos shows milk being poured over Lord Jagannath in front of the Puri temple using a crane

1 dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu

1 dead and at least 18 injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi distric

Sabarimala Gold loss case: ED searches multiple locations in three states

Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday, January 20 launched searches in three states as part of its money laundering investigation into th

The impact of Trump's foreign aid cuts, one year on

Humanitarian efforts to fight diseases such as HIV, malaria and tuberculosis in some of the world's poorest nations have been massively disrupted

Netanyahu Says No Place for Turkish, Qatari Soldiers in Gaza Force

Netanyahu's office objected to the composition of the Gaza executive board, which includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplom

Akshay Kumar's vehicle meets with accident in Mumbai's Juhu, auto-rickshaw badly damaged and driver remains in 'serious' condition

An escort vehicle from Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's security entourage was involved in a road accident in Mumbai's Juhu area on Monday evening.

Excise task force nabs three, seizes ganja in Hyderabads Mallepally

Hyderabad: The State Task Force team of the Prohibition and Excise Department on Sunday, January 18, caught three individuals who were selling ga

Meta turning a blind eye to illegal gambling ads, UK Gambling Commission says

Britains Gambling Commission said on Monday that Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, was turning a blind eye to illegal online c

Workforce adjustment notices reach Health Canada as thousands of federal workers jobs are at risk

Thousands of federal workers in Canada face potential job cuts. Many have received notices warning of layoffs. This comes as the government aims

Republic Day: Nearly 10,000 Special Guests Invited to Witness Parade

The guests include individuals who have carried out exemplary work in income and employment generation, leading innovators, researchers and start

Priyanka Chopra cried while signing her debut film contract opposite Vijay, her mother Madhu Chopra revealed

Priyanka Chopra's mother, Madhu Chopra, also shared the hidden sacrifices behind her daughter's rapid rise. While Priyanka achieved early success

Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air remains unbreathable at 397 AQI

According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), while there was a marginal improvement compared to Monday morning, when

One Year Of Trump 2.0: Impact Of Foreign Aid Cuts On Fight Against HIV, TB

The Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, which started a year ago on Tuesday, has caused the preventable deaths of hundreds of t

Maharashtra govt signs multi-billion dollar MoUs at WEF 2026

According to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office on X, the state government signed agreements in sectors including logistics, steel, and urba

District courts were misbranded: CJI Surya Kant busts career myth among young lawyers

Slight relief for Delhi as Air Quality improves to Very Poor

New Delhi: Delhi-NCR experienced a slight improvement in air quality compared to the previous two days as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorde

UK PM says 'need to do more' to protect children from social media

Starmer told a press conference that o options are off the table when asked about restricting social media for younger people

How a Visionary Leader is Reshaping Software Assurance Through Risk-Based Approaches

Korrapati's implementation work is complemented by industry engagement, including presenting on CSA implementation and roadblocks at professional

Uttarakhand: Action taken against nine MBBS students at Doon Medical College in ragging case

The action against the MBBS students of the 2023 and 2024 batches was taken on Monday based on the recommendations made in the inquiry report of

Stranded And Shamed: India's Top Pole Vaulters Forced To Deboard Train

In an embarrassing incident, India's top pole vaulters were forced to deboard a train after being denied permission to carry their sports equipme

Karnataka DGP-CRE Ramachandra Rao suspended after obscene video goes viral

An order issued late on Monday (January 19, 2026), stated that Mr. Rao acted in an obscene manner which is unbecoming of a government servant and

Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs, survey shows

Randstad, one of the worlds largest recruitment agencies, surveyed 27,000 workers and 1,225 employers and covered more than 3 million job posting

Telangana Minister leaves event after facing protest in Mancherial

Hyderabad: Telangana Labour Minister Gaddam Vivek on Monday, January 19, was confronted by families ousted from their lands to construct an Advan

Rajasthan Photographer Throws Acid At 14-Year-Old Girl For Refusing To Talk

The accused, 19-year-old Omprakash, revealed that he spotted the girl at a wedding he was covering as a photographer. Later, when Omprakash tried

Neha Kakkar reveals real reason behind her break, says this about husband Rohanpreet Singh and family: 'I shouldn't be so emotional'

After surprising netizens and leaving her fans worried, Neha Kakkar issued a clarification behind her decision of taking a break from 'work and r

Don't be friends with your kids: Olympian Saina Nehwal says parents should show children that they are in control

Badminton star Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement. A chronic knee condition forced her out of competitive sport. Nehwal stated her body co

Weather today: Planning to keep your sweaters in? IMD says rainfall, thunderstorms likely in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal and more. Check full forecast

Weather alert today: Are you planning to keep your sweaters in? The IMD has warned of rainfall, thunderstorms likely in Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Prad

Trump adviser warns China closing AI gap, presses Congress for action

Washington: White House science adviser Michael Kratsios has warned that China is rapidly narrowing Americas lead in artificial intelligence, urg

CBSE Updates Affiliation Norms For School Counsellors To Strengthen Student Well-Being

CBSE mandates Secondary and Senior Secondary schools to appoint qualified Counseling and Wellness Teachers and Career Counselors at a ratio of on

TN Assembly session begins today, uncertainty over Governors address

The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for the year will commence on Monday, with Governor R.N. Ravi scheduled to address the H

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passes away at 93; celebs mourn loss

Internationally acclaimed couturier, Valentino, passed away at his residence in Rome and as history stands testament was known to have designed f

Tata's defence division in talks to supply military hardware to Europe & Africa: Report

Tata Sons defence division is actively pursuing overseas contracts, supplying military hardware to African and European nations as India pushes t

Karnataka SEC to use ballot papers for B'luru civic polls; elections after May 25

Union Minister for Food and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has strongly criticised the Karnataka Congress-led government for insisting on us

Shadowfax CEO on navigating the gig work efficiency puzzle ahead of its IPO

Shadowfax is betting on its unique unified app that lets riders toggle between delivery formats to maximise hourly earnings. As the company's Rs

Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru's Aides Took Bribes For Transfers: Probe Agency ED

The 99-page report, accessed by NDTV, claimed there is evidence to suggest that bribes ranging from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 1 crore were paid for the tra

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: ED Conducts Searches in Kerala

Raids underway as part of money laundering probe linked to alleged Sabarimala gold theft.

SRK Steals Spotlight at Joy Awards

Shares the stage with global stars, including Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown

CISF personnel deployed at Chennai airport trained to speak Tamil: Senior Officer

An official says 30 per cent of those deployed are Tamils, another 30 per cent will be from Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The

Tjen First Indonesian to Win at Australian Open in 28 Years

Tjen, who this time last year was ranked 413 but is now the world number 59, is the first Indonesian woman to win a match at the major since sinc

What happened to Kai Trump arm or wrist and was Donald Trump booed at College Football Playoff National Championship game? Here's complete truth

What happened to Kai Trump arm or wrist and was Donald Trump booed at College Football Playoff National Championship game became a topic after Ka

What is Tamil Nadus new hybrid pensionmodel? | Explained

The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) for government employees, combining features of the Old and U

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised

SIR 2.0, aimed at updating electoral rolls, has caused confusion and distress among voters. Despite the ECINets ability to handle data entry, ver

Israel's Unprecedented Attack Warning To Iran As US Ships Arms To West Asia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran of an attack of unprecedented force if Tehran were to strike Israel amid regional tensi

US warns cyber war already underway

Washington: The United States is already engaged in an active and escalating cyber conflict with its adversaries, senior American lawmakers have

I Am From India: Man's Proud Moment As He Helps Injured Japanese Commuter In Tokyo

Many hailed his selfless act as a reminder of humanity's goodness, especially at a time when kindness can be hard to find.

Who is DGP K Ramachandra Rao, father of Ranya Rao who is accused in gold smuggling case, under spotlight again after alleged viral 'obscene' videos?

K Ramachandra Rao, Karnataka DGP (civil rights enforcement) is mired in another controversy after alleged videos showing him in an inappropriate

Karnataka Govt Suspends DGP K. Ramachandra Rao Over Obscene Conduct

DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K. Ramachandra Rao placed under suspension pending inquiry for alleged violation of conduct rules.

Mum Invited Women From My Past: Brooklyn Beckham In Explosive Tell-All

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has used Instagram to issue a scathing rejection of Brand Beckham, alleging years of parental control and performative pub

EU leaders take stage in Davos as Trump rocks global order

Trump is set to dominate the week at the Swiss ski resort, with a US delegation already on the ground to promote an American agenda that has unse

Noida techie's death: UP CM Adityanath orders SIT probe

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a three-member SIT probe into the death of a software engineer in Noida. The techie's ca

'It will be done': Trump escalates Greenland row, accuses Denmark of failing on Russian threat; Italian PM Giorgia Melonicalls US tariffs a 'mistake'

US President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Denmark by accusing it of failing to address a Russian security threat in Greenland and threa

'No official above law': K'taka CM Siddaramaiah on viral video involving top cop

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said no official is above the law and ordered an inquiry into viral videos allegedly showing inappropriate

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with online-first strategy after 8 years in India

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with an online-first store, expanding deliveries to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Salem ahead of a planned physical ret

Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR amid biting cold wave, AQI remains 'severe', IMD issues alert for Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; Check full forecast

A western disturbance is active over the western Himalayan region, and its impact will be visible across large parts of north and north-west Indi

US sends military aircraft to Greenland as Denmark reinforces defences after Donald Trump threats

The US plans to deploy aircraft to Greenland's Pituffik Space Base as political tensions rise over Donald Trump's push to acquire the Arctic terr

Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi

Tamil Nadu cylinder burst: One dead and at least 18 injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpetta

ASICS GEL-Nimbus 28 Review: A comfortable running shoe built for long runs, recovery days, and easy miles

After three weeks of regular use, the Nimbus 28 stands out as one of the most comfortable running shoes ASICS currently offers for long-distance