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Seven bovines rescued

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: Chenani Police has rescued seven bovine animals by foiling a bovine smuggling bid and arresting an accu

Ter Stegen leaves Barcelona for Girona on loan as World Cup looms

Ter Stegen's move could boost his chances of being Germany's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup after injuries restricted him to just a handful

Two drug peddlers arrested, heroin recovered

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: Police arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered more than 51 grams of heroin from their

Drug peddler held with heroin-like substance in Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: An alleged drug peddler was arrested with over 5 grams of heroin-like substance from Akhnoor area here tod

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh holds Praggnanandhaa

Praggnanandhaa was denied a victory for the fourth day running by Gukesh who played an unusual variation to counter the French defence

5 traffic offences in a year could bar you from driving

Habitual traffic offenders face a new penalty as the road transport ministry has amended rules to disqualify driving licenses for five or more of

Bodo/Glimt upends Man City; PSG stumbled while Arsenal coasts

Pep Guardiola's Man City arrived in chilly Norway for their seventh and penultimate league-phase match against modest Bodo/Glimt as hot favourite

Devp prog for Tripura Panchayat members begins at IIM Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A five-day Management Development Programme (MDP) for elected members and officials of the Rural Development (P

Man gets 25-year RI for minors sexual assault

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Court of Special Judge (POCSO), East Jaintia Hills, has sentenced Kmenlang Sana, alias Lang Sana, to 25 yea

PM praises Meghalayas role in national progress

MEGHALAYA marks 54 years of autonomy Our Bureau NEW DELHI/SHILLONG, Jan 21: As Meghalaya marked 54 years of its hard-won autonomy from Assam, the

Fifty years ago | Gulf controversy over new name subsides

CM honours statehood leaders

From Our Correspondent BAGHMARA, Jan 21: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma led the 54th Meghalaya Day celebrations (See P-3) in Baghmara on Wednesda

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise again as US stock markets 'celebrate' Trump tariff U-turn over Greenland

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise again as US stock markets 'celebrate' Trump tariff U-turn over Greenland after President Donald Trump withdrew tarif

Secretariat looks deserted as state machinery camps in Baghmara

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Secretariat wore a largely deserted look on Wednesday as most of the states political leadership and senior

Tensions recur in Maikhuli despite Phase-I border resolution

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: Recurrence of tensions at Maikhuli village along the Meghalaya-Assam interstate border, despite the area being

Mlaya woman rescued from flesh trade in Delhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A woman from Meghalaya, trafficked to New Delhi on the pretext of a job but pressured into the flesh trade, was

BJP delegation takes up land hurdles with Rajnath Singh

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A BJP delegation led by cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai and state party president Rikman G Momin met Union defe

Relocation of hawkers from city stretch evokes mixed reactions

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) on Wednesday relocated hawkers operating in the Civil Hospital area to the P

Guv recalls Hill State Movement, pays homage to freedom fighters of Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday recalled the inspiring Hill State Movement and paid rich tribu

A hundred years ago | New coinage for Irish free state

Ladki Bahin scheme: 1.57 crore continue to receive aid; 86 lakh beneficiaries dropped

Maharashtra government announced to carry out physical verification of over 24 lakhs rejected beneficiaries

Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat, Cites NATO Arctic Deal

Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat

Putin Says Will Examine Trump's 'Board Of Peace' Invite

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Russia would study US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.

Sanjeev Khirwar appointed new MCD Commissioner

Infinity war comic explained: sequel to infinity gauntlet with shocking Thanos team-up

Infinity War comic is a sequel to Infinity Gauntlet by Marvel. A powerful villain named Magus wants to become a god and control everything. This

ED to Quizz Vijay Sai Reddy in Liquor Scam

The scam came to light after the change of government in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the ED probe.

Iranian state TV issues first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 were killed

The comments by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who saw his invitation to the World Economic Forum in Davos rescinded over the killings, came as

SGPC delegation meets Delhi Police chief, seeks filing of FIR against Atishi for hurting Sikhs

Delhi Police to use AI-enabled spectacles for R-Day security

Pat for CM Revanth's Life Sciences Push at Davos

I am confident that the Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy will serve as a strong foundation for sustained growth and societal impact.

Will take up pollution in Yamuna with Haryana, U.P. CMs: Rekha Gupta

Telangana HC Directs State to Reconstitute Animal Welfare Board Without Delay

Recording the submissions, the Bench observed that if the Animal Welfare Board had not been reconstituted, the state government must ensure its c

Trump Walks Back Tariff Threat On European Countries Over Greenland

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on a number of nations for their stance on Greenland, saying he had re

HYDRAA to Restore Saroornagar Lake

Ranganath said medicinal plants will be planted around the lake and new parks will be developed in nearby areas in addition to the existing Indir

Trump ends tariff threats on Europe over Greenland after NATO agrees to framework for future Arctic deal

US President Donald Trump has cancelled his tariff threat on several European nations. This move comes after reaching a deal on Arctic security w

Skilling Youth, Empowering Women, Key to APs Growth Vision: Lokesh in Davos

The session was organised by the US-India strategic partnership forum and the world women foundation.

File Case From Your Place: Telangana Police New System

Charu Sinha said the initiative was designed to make reporting less intimidating, particularly for women.

Venezuela receives $300 million from US-backed oil sales

Venezuela's government has received its first payment from a recent oil sale to the US. This marks a significant influx of dollars into the natio

New York engineer leaves corporate career, builds million-dollar business on her own terms

Luisa Zhou, a Princeton Universityeducated engineer, stepped away from her high-paying corporate job after realizing it provided little flexibili

VMRDA chairman urges YSRCP leaders to stop criticising Naidu, Lokesh

US envoys to meet Vladimir Putin on Ukraine peace plan today

American envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Russia on Thursday. They will meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace prop

Cisco Supports Telanganas Skill University

The meeting also deliberated on further action plans under the companys MoU with the state signed last year.

5K Safe-A-Thon to promote road safety awareness in Bengaluru on February 1

Odisha to conduct polls for 24 new civic bodies in June end

State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) said it was mandatory to complete the electoral process within six m

Percy Jackson & The Olympians Season 3 renewal, release date, story, cast and filming update: Here's season 2 ending explained and how it sets up new season

Percy Jackson & The Olympians Season 3 renewal, release date, story, cast and filming update confirms the show is returning on Disney+. Season 3

Will Greenland threats spoil EU-US trade deal? Trump has doubts

US President Donald Trump believes European Union investment will continue despite potential tariffs over Greenland. US Treasury Secretary Scott

Davos: Swiss firms interest in India surges after EFTA trade deal

A wave of Swiss business enthusiasm is sweeping towards India, following the recent Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Fr

Thoughtful diplomacy needed on Greenland tensions, says NATO chief Mark Rutte

NATO chief Mark Rutte stresses diplomacy for Greenland tensions. He is meeting President Donald Trump in Davos. Rutte assures that Europe will de

Most employees in the US will get a 'Peanut Butter'-style pay raise heres what it means

US pay raises 2026: Get ready for a change in your 2026 pay raise. Many companies are moving to a flat, across-the-board increase for all employe

At 40, NIFT embarks on designing inclusive futures

The anniversary celebrations are not isolated events but pieces of a larger narrative that pays homage to the past while preparing the ground for

Word of the day: Clishmaclaver

Word of the day: A unique Scots word, clishmaclaver, describes empty talk. This term captures gossip, idle chatter, and nonsense. It highlights c

Davos: Hemant Soren says Shanti Act opens new era for mineral-rich Jharkhand

Speaking at the ET House in Davos on Tuesday, Soren said Jharkhand is closely evaluating opportunities arising from the new legislation on nuclea

Trump's Board Of Peace Is Dividing Countries In Europe, Middle East

Divisions emerged over US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace as its ambitions have grown beyond Gaza, with some Western European countries d

Greenland releases 'crisis' guidelines as Trump threat looms

Greenland's government unveiled a new brochure on Wednesday offering advice to the population in the event of a crisis in the territory, which US

Q-Day may arrive within 3 years, warns IonQ CEO at World Economic Forum, Davos

Quantum computing is leaping forward at an unprecedented pace, and experts are raising red flags about the future of encryption. Predictions indi

Joint Raids Net Rs 9 Lakh in Penalties for Vehicle Violations

Vigilance teams crack down on tax evasion, overloading and permit violations

WEF 2026: Navigating global tech and trade disruptions, India stands strong, say CEOs at Davos

Indian corporate leaders at Davos highlighted India's economic resilience amidst global challenges, emphasizing the need for faster reforms and d

EU must toughen up in a world of raw power, Ursula von der Leyen warns

Europe must accelerate economic and defense growth. The world now operates on raw power. Internal disputes among allies embolden rivals. France's

TGCHE Holds Workshop To Improve Rankings Of 16 Univs

Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, chairman, TGCHE, said the importance of holding such initiatives is to enhance the institutional funding opportunities,

Census to count near endangered Kashmir Markhor population to begin in Feb

A census to count the elusive Kashmir Markhor, the world's largest wild mountain goat, will commence in early February. The Wildlife Trust of Ind

India has younger population advantage, could be dominant economy in 20 years: Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein, a private equity veteran, shares insights on Donald Trump's business policies and their effect on the US economy. He highlights

Prue Leith exits The Great British Bake Off after 9 seasons as judge

Prue Leith is leaving The Great British Bake Off after nine seasons as a judge. She shared the news on Instagram and said she loved being part of

Retailers, restaurants cite air pollution for weaker December quarter sales in North India

Large retailers and restaurant chains report lower sales in North India. High air pollution levels kept shoppers indoors, impacting footfalls. Re

Retailers, restaurants cite air pollution for weaker December quarter sales in North India

Large retailers and restaurant chains report lower sales in North India. High air pollution levels kept shoppers indoors, impacting footfalls. Re

Why AI infrastructure matters more

The central insight of the governments white paper, Democratising Access to AI Infrastructure, is simple but profound: AI access is destiny. Nati

No fresh counselling for MBBS supernumerary seats: JKBOPE

Srinagar, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has informed the Health and Medical Education Depar

Davos is a state of mind. Slightly chilly. Absurdly expensive

The World Economic Forum in Davos sees Indian businessmen navigate a unique experience, from sartorial crises with overcoats to the quest for aut

Davos is a state of mind. Slightly chilly. Absurdly expensive

The World Economic Forum in Davos sees Indian businessmen navigate a unique experience, from sartorial crises with overcoats to the quest for aut

Case Against Telangana Village Panchayat Over Alleged Killing Of 100 Dogs

Telangana Police have registered a case against the Gram Panchayat governing body of Yacharam village in Rangareddy district, alleging the villag

Tillman Global Holdings to invest up to Rs 60,000 crore in 1GW Maharashtra data centre

Tillman Global Holdings will invest up to Rs 60,000 crore in a new data centre in Maharashtra. This adds to their existing commitments in Telanga

Ahead of key Ladakh meet, Buddhist group meets MoS Home, opposes statehood demand

A delegation from Zanskar, Kargil, met with Union Minister Nityanand Rai to oppose Ladakh's statehood demand, seeking instead a separate autonomo

Ahead of R-Day, DGP reviews security scenario

Srinagar, Jan 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief, Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday directed the force to deal firmly with anti-national elements posing

Second-generation reforms required in higher education to make India a developed nation

By strengthening faculty capability, aligning pedagogy with assessment, embracing inclusivity, and embedding reflective learning practices, highe

Lokesh Says AP Building Resilient Innovation Ecosystem Through Reforms

The minister, who also handles the IT and electronics portfolio, interacted with technology leaders at a session in Davos on Wednesday: Reports

Action plan for comprehensive MSME assessment

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the implementation of the MSME Health Clinic under the Raising and Accelerating M

'You Have To Be AI Fluent For Employment Going Forward': Rishad Premji To NDTV

India has not missed the artificial intelligence (AI) bus and there are several opportunities available for the country's companies, which can he

NUkler Keen on Nuclear Power Plant in Telangana

Rs 6,000-crore small modular reactor plan pitched at Davos to Telangana govt

Omar invokes Jinnahs two-nation theory to taunt calls for separate Jammu state

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused BJP MLAs of promoting Muhammad Ali Jinnahs two-nation theory by demanding a separate Jammu

Schools resume regular classes for Class 6 onwards

CM Omar chairs pre-budget consultation meetings

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21:For the second consecutive day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held pre-budget consultations with several key departments

UP Eatery Owner, Cook Arrested After Video Of Spitting On Dough Goes Viral

The Ghaziabad Police has arrested the owner and a cook of a local eatery here after a video purportedly showing the cook spitting on dough while

Mumbai Man Loses Rs 16.50 Lakh In Digital Arrest For 'Delhi Blast Probe'

A 75-year-old retired BMC official was allegedly duped of Rs 16.50 lakh by cyber fraudsters who posed as ATS and NIA officials and placed him und

No fresh MBBS counselling possible in J&K; SMVDIME students face uncertain future

Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured relocation of SMVDIME medical students to other colleges, JKBOPEE has said it lacks the authority to

Rethinking disability and mental health law in India

Two recent laws on mental and physical disabilities stress autonomy, inclusion, and non-discrimination. Yet, they rarely intersect in aid of thos

Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Says He Wants Thermometer For Experiments In Jail

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has asked for a thermometer in the Jodhpur jail to conduct some experiments on eco-responsive architecture to mak

ArcelorMittal to Start Steel Plant Work in February: Naidu

At Davos meet, CM invites UAE firms to invest in AP

Helicopter service to snow bound border areas

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21:The Jammu and Kashmir administration Wednesday restored subsidized helicopter services to Gurez valley and other remote border

Motorists Say Cops Defying Telangana HC Fiat on Challans

'HC reminded that cops are not collection agents. They cannot act as both accuser and judge on the roadside.'

Himachal Chief Minister Receives Suicide Bomb Attack Threat On Republic Day

An email threatening a suicide bomb attack targeting Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at the state Republic Day function wa

Davos Meet: CM Projects AP As Global Green Revolution Hub

Natural farming is no longer just a choice; it is a necessity to heal the earth. In AP, we have mobilized 18 lakh farmers, who are prepared to im