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7-month passport delay separates Hyderabad woman from Yemeni children

Hyderabad: Ayesha Begum, a Hyderabadi married to a Yemeni citizen and a mother of four, has been waiting for over seven months for a new passport

Meta says self-defeating for EU to hit U.S. tech firms over Greenland

On January 21, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europeans to avoid reflexive anger and sit down with Donald Trump in Davos to hear his

Toll rises to 30 in Karachi fire, 16 minors among those missing

The fire broke out in the basement of the Gul Shopping Plaza, a wholesale and retail market, and quickly spread to the rest of the building in th

French President Macron urges EU to consider trade bazooka in response to US tariffs threat

BRUSSELS, January 21, 2026 (AP) Rattled by President Donald Trumps aggression towards Greenland, the European Union is readying counter-measures

Asin back in spotlight: All about her husband and his net worth

Mumbai: Asin Thottumkal is a popular actress who ruled South Indian cinema and Bollywood for many years. She became famous with hit Tamil and Tel

HYDRAA chief takes action after Durgam Cheruvu ridden with sewage

Hyderabad: Following repeated complaints about a foul smell emanating from Durgam Cheruvu, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agen

Black gram, green gram procurement under Price Support Scheme in Erode till March 25

Gram sabha meetings in Erode on January 26

Punjab Royals bounces back to beat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals

Sikh Guru remark row: SGPC delegation meets Delhi Police chief, demands FIR against Atishi

Citing the transcript, the complaint by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said the religious sentiments of the Sikh community wo

Gutkha, tobacco products seized in Erode

Rupee declines 76 paise to settle at record low of 91.73 against USD

Mumbai: The rupee crashed 76 paise to close at an all-time low of 91.73 (provisional) against the American currency on Wednesday, January 21, pre

Rashmi Group to set up steel plant in Telangana with 12,500 cr; Ab InBev to invest in existing facility expansion

ICC board votes to replace Bangladesh with another team in T20I World Cup 2026: Reports

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had earlier requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift their T20I World Cup fixtures outside I

First State-wise raptor assessment to be held in Tamil Nadu

The first day of the survey will include a pre-survey training at the divisional level by the nodal officer and nocturnal assessment. On the seco

A golden chariot for Sri Ekambareswarar temple

The first run will take place on January 25.

Rupee plunges to record low of 91.64 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jan 21 (PTI) The rupee plunged 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 91.64 (provisional) against the American currency on Wednesday, pr

Telangana HC transfers PIL on culling of 40 dogs in Hyderabad to SC

Hyderabad: With nearly 500 stray dogs reportedly culled across the state and 40 more allegedly killed near Symbiosis International University on

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 10, 12 admit card likely to be released in February first week, check steps to download, official link HERE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the Class 10, 12 board examination admit card by the first week of Februar

Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as MD, CEO of Eternal

The disclosure was made through a letter addressed to shareholders and filed with stock exchanges

How Trumps quest for Greenland is unraveling NATO and the U.S.s ties with the EU

From a 1946 gold offer to modern-day tariffs: The battle for the Arctic territory heats up as EU leaders mull a 93 billion trade bazooka to count

Sukhu inaugurates Shimla helicopter services, targets BJP over 1,000 crore waste

Chief Minister says heliport cleared after sustained efforts; links services to tourism and medical emergencies

Fire Fighters Face Manpower, Resource Shortages In Pakistans Karachi

Karachi, Jan 21: Humayun Khan, Chief Fire officer in Pakistans Karachi, has seen several emergencies in his more than three decades long career b

Dhinakarans return to NDA signals thaw in his ties with Palaniswami

Edappadi Palaniswami said T.T.V. Dhinakarans move was aimed at bringing to an end the brutal reign of the evil force DMK and re-establishing the

Danish MP blasts Trump over Greenland debate: 'Mr President, F*** off'

Donald Trump has openly announced plans to acquire the mineral-rich island in the Arctic region, for what he claims are security reasons.

Telangana ACB raids Additional Collectors properties in DA case

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday, January 21, conducted raids at properties linked to Hanamkonda Additional Collector

Kozhikode beach all set for Kerala Literature Festival, which begins on January 22

This years KLF will feature American astronaut Sunita Williams, Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, among others, as speakers

Fun activities, meaningful chats: Hyderabad Lit Fest to start on Jan 24

Hyderabad: The city will be seeped in fun activities and insightful panel discussions, as the annual Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) is slated

Parliamentary Panel On Home To Focus On Issues Of Internal Security, AI-Based Frauds

New Delhi, Jan 21: Internal security and AI-based frauds are among the issues chosen by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs for

If We're Not at the Table, We're on the Menu: Carney at Davos

Carney's address to the world's political and financial elites also touched on themes he has addressed since entering Canadian politics last year

Supreme Court moots expert panel from different walks of life to define Aravalli

Problems will rise if the court tries to define mountains, senior advocate Kapil Sibal says

How Indian Knowledge Systems are entering educationslowly, selectively, and voluntarily

IKS adoption is primarily symbolic at the school level, and while being more structured in higher education and research, it is still non-mandato

Vehicular pollution highest contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR: CAQM tells Supreme Court

The CAQM recommended 15 measures to be introduced in a phased manner

Air India Told to Pay Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation For Poor Services

A commission ruled in favor of passengers who reported unacceptable conditions on their Air India flight from Delhi to New York, despite the airl

Suns northward movement and south-easterly winds make afternoons warmer in several parts of Telangana

Warm afternoons and mixed winter conditions are likely to continue until around the second week of February, says IMD Hyderabad Centre Scientist

Research that counts: Paradigm shifts arise from quality, not quantity

AR Rahman is the nicest human being I ever met: RGV

New Delhi: Calling A R Rahman the nicest human being, Ram Gopal Varma on Wednesday clarified that he is being quoted out of context in an old int

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Rimi Sen quits Bollywood, joins real estate in Dubai, reveals why people are moving out of India: 'There are numerous taxes and endless hurdles'

Rimi Sen, the top actress of the 2000 now looks unrecognisable, has quit Bollywood, and moved to Dubai. Read on to know about her new business ve

ET@Davos: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis on China's AI Leap & Limitations, the AGI Myth & More

I Pray For Kashmirs Separation From Jammu: Sajad Lone On BJP Demand For Separate State

Srinagar, Jan 21: Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone on Wednesday seconded the BJPs demand for a separate Jammu state and said that he praye

How Dantewadas panchayat-level childrens libraries are rebuilding education in conflict-hit Bastar

Bus shelter outside Mayiladuthurai Government Hospital lies in disrepair

Free America explodes across USA: Cities walk out against Trump, Protesters decry ICE & healthcare

Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allocate 10 crore for dog shelters in upcoming budget

The corporation had announced in December last year that a dog shelter would be developed in Dwarka Sector 29 on approximately 2.5 acres of land

Who was Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon? Diljit Dosanjh portrays him in Border 2, only Indian Air Force officer to be honoured with Param Vir Chakra

Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only IAF officer to receive the Param Vir Chakra, displayed unmatched bravery during the 1971 India-P

School assembly news headlines January 22: Top national, international, sports, business updates, thought and importance of the day

News headlines for January 22nd cover national developments like BHIM-UPI payment talks for heritage sites and the ED Director's Kolkata visit. I

Who is Simran Bala? First woman officer to lead all-male CRPF contingent on Republic Day parade 2026

Assistant Commandant Simran Bala, who hails from the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, will become the first female to command an all-male c

Find permanent solution to Pandeshwar level crossing problem, Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta tells MCC, Railways

As a temporary measure, the MP asks Railways to avoid closing level crossing gates during peak hours and install double barriers to widen approac

Dow Jones futures rise today Why are U.S. stock futures up today? Dow futures edge higher as markets brace for Trumps Davos speech and tariff fallout

Dow Jones futures rise today as markets brace for Trumps Davos speech and tariff fallout. U.S. stock futures nudged higher Wednesday as Wall Stre

Grand Indian Nursery Mela 2026 in Hyderabad: Dates, venue, timings

Hyderabad is ready to turn a little more greener this January. If you love plants, gardening, or simply enjoy peaceful walks surrounded by nature

J&K Govt Delegates DDO Powers for 46 Headless Education Offices

JAMMU, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the delegation of Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers for 46 he

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 result: Check how to download scorecard, website, direct link, negative marking and more

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CHSL Result 2025 soon on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The recruitment drive ai

Daily Quiz: On Irans tumultuous history since 1979

The ongoing protests in Iran were triggered by an economic crisis worsened by international sanctions. A quiz on the countrys tumultuous history

Actor Kamal Roy passes away in Chennai

Some of his movies include Sayujyam, Kollilakkam, Manju, Kingini, Kalyanasougandhikam, Vachalam, Shobhanam, among others

Eternal's Blinkit and Hyperpure turn EBITDA positive in Q3

Quick commerce leader Blinkit posted a historic Rs 4 crore EBITDA profit in Q3 as revenues jumped to Rs 12,256 crore driven by supply chain savin

9 tulas gold stolen from 80-year-old woman in apartment in Lalaguda

The woman, Bala Rukmini, was alone in the house after her son Naresh went to his workplace. Around 9.30 am, two persons wearing caps entered the

1.9 haemoglobin, broken ribs, starvation: 10-year-old house help on ventilator after alleged torture by CRPF couple in Noida

A 10-year-old girl from West Bengal fights for life in a Greater Noida hospital. Police allege a CRPF constable and his wife brutally beat and st

Security Beefed Up In Srinagar Ahead Of Republic Day; Night Patrols, Surprise Inspections Conducted

Srinagar, Jan 21: Police have intensified security measures in Srinagar ahead of Republic Day to ensure smooth and incident-free celebrations, of

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates housing units in Chennai

These tenements were built at a cost of 147 crore close to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital

Union Cabinet approves 5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to enhance credit to MSMEs

The equity infusion will be provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and will be divided into three tranches of 3,000 crore in 2025

Old Video From Kathua Falsely Shared as One of Anjel Chakmas Last Video

The video dates back to December 2021 and shows a Manipuri man identified as Pu Chunglenlal Singsit.

Environmentalists allege widespread illegal sand mining in Karur district

Top 5 must-watch Sushant Singh Rajput films that made crores

Mumbai: January 21 marks the birth anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput. The late actor was born in 1986 in Purnia, Bihar, India. From a middle cl

How India can become the worlds third-largest economy | Vaishnaw, Gopinath & Mittal at Davos 2026

Unprecedented Water Crisis: Pakistan Flags Indus Treaty Suspension at UN

With India refusing to reconsider its decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, concern is growing in Pakistan, which has terme

Prince Harry set to give evidence at Londons High Court in privacy case

London, Jan 21 (AP) Prince Harry is set to begin giving evidence Wednesday in a London court in his privacy invasion case against the Daily Mail

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal To Step Down As Group CEO Of Eternal

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal To Step Down As Group CEO Of Eternal

Thought of the day by Alfred Hitchcock: Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.

Alfred Hitchcock's thought, Drama is life with the dull bits cut out, highlights the importance of focusing on meaningful moments. This quote enc

Guillain-Barre Syndrome In Madhya Pradesh: Is This Neurological Disorder Preventable?

Currently, there is no known way to prevent GBS. However, getting vaccinated against certain infections and practising good hygiene can help redu

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 96.01 feet

'If My Flag Was Orange...': AIMIM Corporator On Paint Mumbra Green Remark

Clarifying her remark after it sparked a furore, 22-year-old AIMIM Corporator Sahar Yunus Shaikh said she only spoke about turning Mumbra green b

RGV Clarifies Jai Ho Song Remarks, Puts Controversy to Rest

The clarification came after Varmas earlier remarks resurfaced online, triggering fresh debate

Arappor Iyakkam seeks clarity on BIMs legal status

Netflix defends Warner Bros bid as shares slide on weak outlook

Netflix is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to pull Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets into its fold. This strateg

Congress to hold dialogue on MGNREGA issue; workers from across country to participate

The Congress is organizing a national conference on Thursday to protest the alleged dismantling of MGNREGA, claiming people's rights are being er

Aur Kitna Sukhaoge: Chief Justice On Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake Drying

Aur kitna sukhaoge Sukhna lake ko, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked on Wednesday while expressing concern over the drying up of Chandig

Priyanka Chopra Shares Iconic Memories from 2016

Inside Trumps Board of Peace: Whos in, whos out and what it aims to do

President Donald Trump is reshaping his Board of Peace into a global powerhouse for conflict resolution, setting its sights on challenging the UN

Pocket FM hires former Meta AI scientist to build its own AI models for storytelling

Pocket FM plans to develop specialised models for creative writing and audio production rather than rely on general-purpose AI systems from Googl

MNS offers support to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena in Kalyan Dombivli civic body

The Raj Thackeray-led MNS has offered support to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena in the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, forming a new political

Engineer Whose Free AI Platform Beat $275,000 Vendors Reveals Why Government Tech Projects Fail

Vamshi Paili's Revere City solution wins unanimous approval - here's his blueprint for avoiding common implementation failures

Lessons in longevity from Indias small-town businesses

Small-town entrepreneurs focus on trust, steady demand, and low costs to build stable businesses that grow quietly and last longer.

Army Truck Crushes School Student to Death in RK Puram; Mother Escapes with Injuries

The Neredmet police said they were yet to ascertain the cause of the accident

Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternals Group CEO

Eternal has appointed Albinder Dhindsa as the new Group CEO, Deepinder Goyal said in a letter to shareholders.

Every Time Bollywood Wears Black, Its a Moment

O' Romeo trailer: Shahid Kapoor channels Kabir Singh 2.0 with Vishal Bhardwaj, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary surprise netizens

The O'Romeo trailer starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Nana Patekar has divided audiences, with Shahid's intense role drawing Kabir Singh

Varthana adds Symbiotics, Triple Jump to $16.5M debt funding round

Varthana, founded in 2013, provides loans to affordable private schools and students, and operates across multiple Indian states.

Supreme Court Extends Stay On Revised Aravalli Hills Definition

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on its earlier verdict concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and directed that status

Panchayat Season 5 Release Update: What we know so far, what you can expect in season 5, how season 4 ended, and cast details

Fans eagerly await Panchayat season 5, with no official release date yet announced. The series, known for its relatable characters and rural narr