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Hyderabad to host 750-year-old Sufi Basant tradition this January

The Telangana Arts and Cultural Council hosts the eighth edition celebrating spring, music and oneness

WEF Calls Cyber Fraud Pervasive Threat as India Faces Rising Scam Losses

77 percent of 804 participants surveyed by the WEF noted an increased risk of cyber fraud and phishing in 2025.

IAF training aircraft crashes into pond in Prayagraj; pilot safe

There were no reports of any casualties or damage to civilian property

Love marriage ends in murder: Newlywed woman strangled in Kanpur, husband arrested

In Kanpur, a man allegedly killed his wife over a suspected affair and surrendered to police. The incident has shocked the community and a murder

Additional Special Trial Courts Will Make Judicial System Robust: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Jan 21: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said setting up of additional trial courts will make the judicial system robust as the accused

Pakistan backs Bangladeshs refusal to play T20 WC in India: Report

Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly backed Bangladeshs stance of refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to securi

Barcelona train crash kills 1 in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days

The latest incident is likely to raise more questions about Spanish transport safety, coming two days after the collision of two high-speed train

Lancet report outlines roadmap for universal health coverage in India

New Delhi: A new Lancet Commission report outlines a path for a rights-based, citizen-centred health system for India involving innovative financ

AMMK rejoins NDA: Dhinakaran meets Piyush Goyal in Chennai ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu elections

IAF Training Aircraft Crashes Into Pond In Prayagraj; Pilot Safe

Prayagraj, Jan 21: An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed into a pond near the KP College ground in the George Town area here on Wednesday

Not sure we will play in T20 WC in India: Bangladesh captain

Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Litton Das said he is not sure whether his country would be competing in next months T20 World Cup amid the prolonged t

Census-Linked House Listing Ops To Begin In J&K From June 1

Jammu, Jan 21: House Listing Operations (HLO) across Jammu and Kashmir will be held from June 1 to 30 as part of the upcoming census, with self-e

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People vote with faith that elected representatives will raise their concerns: Om Birla

LUCKNOW, Jan 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that people repose deep faith in the electoral process with the expectation that th

Delhi govt set to launch free LPG cylinder scheme for EVS ration card holders ahead of Holi, cabinet approves Rs 300 crore budget, check details

The promise of free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali was a prominent feature of the BJP's manifesto during the 2020 Assembly elections. After com

Satellite data show Indias major deltas sinking due to human activity

A new study has reported that 77% of the Brahmani delta and 69% of the Mahanadi delta are sinking at more than 5 mm/year

Supreme Court on Aravallis: Illegal mining can cause irreversible damage, expert panel planned

The Supreme Court will form an expert committee to examine mining and related issues in the Aravalli Hills. This committee will conduct a compreh

Cabinet Approves Continuation Of Atal Pension Yojana Till 2030-31

NEW DELHI, Jan 21: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of governments flagship Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to financial year 20

Draft NEP 2026 proposes indexed power tariffs, curbs cross-subsidies

100 stray dogs poisoned to death near Hyderabad, case booked

Hyderabad: In yet another incident of stray dog killings, nearly 100 canines were allegedly poisoned to death in Yacharam village near here follo

From The Archives: Sunita Williams And The Space Legacy

Sunita Williams in Pictures; An Indian Star in The Space

India continues to be a global bright spot for growth, says Mahindra Group CEO Anish Shah at WEF 2026

New Delhi : (Jan 21) India continues to stand out as a key growth market, Mahindra Group managing director and chief executive officer Anish Sha

Telangana unveils Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 202630 in Davos; eyes $25 billion investments, 5 lakh jobs

Udaipur car crash: Driver seen driving at 140 kmph with a cigarette in hand, crashes seconds later killing four; watch video

A tragic road accident on Udaipur's old bypass claimed four teenage lives and injured six others. The collision, which completely destroyed both

Minimum Temperatures Improve Across Kashmir; Wet Weather, Snowfall Ahead

Srinagar, Jan 21: The minimum temperature improved at most places across Kashmir, even as the prolonged dry spell in the plains of the Valley is

Davos meeting: $12 billion Brookfield-Andhra Pradesh partnership advances

Andhra Pradesh at Davos: The MoU is among the largest clean-infrastructure commitments announced at the summit and highlights Andhra Pradesh's gr

Telangana CM proposes annual WEF follow-up meet in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy proposed to host a follow-up meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) every July in Hyderaba

Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations to join the Board of Peace, hinting it will soon broker global conflict

IAF Trainee Aircraft Crashes Into Pond in UPs Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21: A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed into a pond in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Wedne

Union Budget 2026: Fiscal policy to turn pro-growth as government moves to target debt-to-GDP, economists say

India Budget 2026: India's fiscal policy is set to favor growth as the government shifts its focus to a debt-to-GDP ratio target from April 2026.

Iran: Min issues most direct threat yet to US amid crackdown on protests

Irans foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet on Wednesday, January 21, against the United States after Tehrans bloody crackdown on pr

OpenAI to start offering chatbot ads to advertisers: Report

According to the report, the company is charging based on ad views rather than per-ad clicks

Mystery surrounds as Sania Mirzas Dubai house decorated beautifully

Hyderabad: Indian tennis icon and six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza, who is quite active on social media, shared a glimpse of her beautifu

Nikkhil Advani interview: Dissension is democracys cornerstone

AsFreedom At Midnightspurs debate, director-producer Nikkhil Advani opens up on securing dignity in disagreement,ignoring Gandhis assassins, and

Centre revises norms to address land value disputes in transmission line projects

Davos 2026: Karnataka holds investment talks with ReNew Power, Xylem, Octopus Energy

During an inspiring visit to Davos, Karnatakas Industries Minister M B Patil convened with industry leaders to discuss transformative investments

Vaishnaw Rejects IMFs Second-Tier AI Power Tag for India

He referred to a Stanford assessment which, he said, ranks India third globally in AI preparedness and among the top countries in AI talent

India-EU trade deal set to conclude in next few days, says Spanish minister

Everything is going forward perfectly. We do not expect any obstacle, Albares said after bilateral meetings with EAM Jaishankar and President Dro

CM Rekha Gupta's Delhi government approves Rs 1471 crore double-decker flyover in South Delhi, to be developed in two phases, check details here

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led Delhi government has approved a six-lane double-decker flyover along Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road in South Delhi in

Nora Fatehi slams chaotic AFCON final, backs Morocco, calls out 'unethical, diabolical' behaviour

Nora Fatehi condemned the chaotic ending of the AFCON final, praised Morocco for handling the situation with dignity and spoke out on Instagram a

IND vs NZ Playing 11 1st T20: What could be Indias batting and bowling selection for series opner in Nagpur?

India vs New Zealand Playing 11: India faces selection dilemmas ahead of their T20I series opener against New Zealand in Nagpur. Ishan Kishan is

India Budget 2026: Resilience balance - revenue miss, deficit unchanged

Union Budget 2026: India's fiscal health is strong, with its deficit halved post-pandemic. The upcoming Budget 2026 will assess fiscal arithmetic

Raising IVF babies: What do experts say

CEC Says Pure Voters List Key To Strengthen Democracy

New Delhi, Jan 21: Against the backdrop of opposition parties questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, Chief Election Commi

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Attendance in Lok Sabha to be marked from members' seats in the House from Budget Session, says Om Birla

In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in parliamentary proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that attendance of

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh underscores need for robust military power

New Delhi: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has underscored the need for a robust military power and having the will to use that power. Addres

Trump to be 'about three hours late' to Davos after plane incident: Bessent

President Donald Trump faces a three-hour delay en route to Davos. An electrical problem grounded Air Force One, necessitating a plane change. He

Biennale nights in Kochi: Discover vintage-styled bars to EDM pubs

Art-fatigued at the Kochi Muziris Biennale? These cosy watering holes offer the space to unwind, with inventive drinks and locally-inspired dishe

OnePlus India CEO calls reports of shutdown false

OnePlus responded to multiple speculative reports that made similar claims of a business shutdown

Tata Motors launches 17 next-gen trucks, including Azura range and electric truck architecture

Are you sure Bangladesh is playing? Litton Das raises doubts over BCB's T20 World Cup participation

Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das has cast doubt on the team's World Cup participation. This follows a BPL qualifier loss and concerns over pitc

Census-Linked House Listing Operations To Begin In J&K From June 1

Jammu, Jan 21: House Listing Operations (HLO) will be conducted across Jammu and Kashmir from June 1 to 30 as part of the upcoming census exercis

SC Extends Interim Protection to Three Accused in AP Liquor Scam

The top court asked the accused to move trial court for regular bail

Watch: In conversation with comedian Abish Mathew

Nearly two decades into his career as a stand-up comedian, Abish Mathew, is releasing his second one-hour special, Finish. He talks abou his fami

Video: Small Aircraft Crashes Into Pond In UP's Prayagraj

A small aircraft crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj today. The aircraft, reportedly an Army training plane, went down in a pond loc

Suryakumar's numbers against pace on decline, will Indian skipper right his wrongs during NZ series?

Suryakumar Yadav plays his 100th T20I in Nagpur. He seeks a fresh start after a difficult year with poor batting form. His performance against pa

Raids At Telangana Deputy Collector's Home In Disproportionate Assets Case

Venkat Reddy was arrested by ACB officials after he was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 60,000 while handling a school contract renewal case in De

Indian Air Force microlight aircraft crashes into pond in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, watch here

An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft crashed in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Tuesday during a routine training sortie. Both pilots on bo

Prayagraj Plane Crash: Trainee aircraft crashes into water body; rescue underway

Prayagraj Plane Crash Today: A trainee aircraft crashed into a water body on Wednesday. Rescue operations are underway. This incident highlights

Pakistans frantic message to UN: Unprecedented crisis after Indias Indus Water Treaty move

New Delhi : (Jan 21) With India refusing to budge on the Indus Waters Treaty suspension, concern is mounting in Pakistan. Islamabad has now said

The US Is About To Lose Its Measles-Free Designation: Here's Why

U.S. faces its worst measles surge in decades, with outbreaks across 44 states and elimination status at risk. Experts warn low vaccination rates

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

WASHINGTON, January 21, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-lo

Telangana ACB inspections at 10 locations linked to suspended Additional Collector in fresh disproportionate assets case

Venkat Reddy was earlier trapped by the ACB while he demanded and accepted a bribe of 60,000

Pakistan's Khawaja Asif Inaugurates Fake 'Pizza Hut'. Real One Responds

Floral arrangements were in place, the red carpet was rolled out, and cameras were rolling when Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif walked i

Rehana Batul Promoted, Designated Director General JKIMPARD

JAMMU, Jan 21: Following her promotion to the Super Time Scale (Level-14) by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Rehana Batul, IAS

UP Warriorz hold edge vs desperate Gujarat in race to WPL playoffs

UP Warriorz face Gujarat Giants today in a key Women's Premier League match. The Warriorz have momentum with recent wins. Gujarat Giants are stru

Grow Baby Grow: US signals trade wins and flexes muscle to Europe at Davos

World Economic Forum 2026: US Treasury Secretary Bessent unveiled a new agenda at Davos, dubbed 'Grow Baby Grow'. He stressed fair trade and Amer

Months after Gen Z protests, four PMs in fray for March 5 polls in Nepal

Four former prime ministers are contesting Nepal's general elections following Gen Z protests against the old guard. Despite youth demands for ch

India RISE Fellowship launches inaugural cohort of 41 women scientists at IISc, Bengaluru

Conceptualised under the U.S.India Alliance for Womens Economic Empowerment, the India RISE Fellowship is a year-long, part-time programme design

Old Video Passed off as Recent Visuals of Tourists Stuck in Sela Lake

Team WebQoof found that the video could be traced back to January 2025.

Gold Futures Hit Record Rs 1.58 Lakh/10g; Breach USD 4,800 Per Ounce In Global Market

New Delhi, Jan 21: Gold futures soared by Rs 7,774 to scale an all-time high of Rs 1,58,339 per 10 grams on Wednesday, as global prices breached

Political storm in J&K over profiling of mosques, madrasas by security agencies

A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after security agencies began profiling mosques and madrasas across the Valley, se

India needs a strong military, weak defence can leave nations vulnerable to subjugation like Venezuela: IAF chief AP Singh

India needs a strong military, with air power crucial for protecting economic interests and technological infrastructure. Air Force chief A P Sin

Water Bankruptcy Era Has Begun For Billions, Scientists Say

A new era has begun of global water bankruptcy, with humans depleting freshwater systems to the point they can't recover, according to a new Unit

Rahul to address Haryana, Uttarakhand district chiefs at Congress training camp in Kurukshetra

KURUKSHETRA, Jan 21: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Wednesday to address a training camp for the partys district unit presidents fr

Team Shinde Alleges International Conspiracy In Maharashtra Civic Body Polls

Sanjay Nirupam, a senior leader of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, has called for a high-level investigation into

SC gives temporary reprieve to trio in AP liquor scam

The Supreme Court has extended protection for three individuals accused in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The court directed them to seek regula

Mining To Army Base Built Into Ice, US Military's Long History In Greenland

In spring 1941, Denmarks ambassador signed a treaty giving the US military access to Greenland to help protect the island from Nazi Germany and c

Blaize Signs MoU with Telangana for Electronics, Semi-Conductor, and AI Initiatives

'Telangana Rising' delegation meets company co-founder, promises support for scaling Blaizes Hyderabad R&D center

Quote of the day by Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'Let your joy be in your journey - not in some...'

Apple CEO Tim Cook, a leader known for steady guidance and smart decisions, inspires us to find joy in life's journey, not just distant goals. Un

Govt likely to allocate Rs 12,511-crore to SPV for home-grown transport aircraft

NEW DELHI (Jan 21) : The government is likely to commit around Rs 12,511 crore to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for developing a regiona

India not far behind US, China in AI race: Ashwini Vaishnaw counters WEF moderator at Davos

India asserts its position among global AI leaders, rejecting a US-China-centric hierarchy. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India's indepen

'Enriching progress of India': PM Modi greets Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on Statehood day; states formed in 1972

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their Statehood Days, celebrating their rich cultures,

'Not Going To Work With India': Parag Khanna Says US Pressure Won't Move Delhi

He added that India is not alone in this approach. Even Japan, which is truly an American ally, has sought all kinds of ways to circumvent or to

Ex-South Korea PM Han Duck-Soo Gets 23-Year Jail Term In Martial Law Case

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for charges including engaging in a key action

From Naval Aviator to Record-Setting Spacewalker, Sunita Williams Journey Inspires Generations

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After Trailblazing Space Career

Fact Check: Trump's Repeated Settled 8 Wars Claims On One-Year In Office

The conflicts Trump counts among those that he has solved are between Israel and Hamas, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, India and Pakistan,

Especially For Elon: Ryanair Roasts Musk With Great Idiots Sale

The clash began last week when Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary rejected Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service for his planes.