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$1.8 Trillion: China runs record budget deficit as welfare spending soars

Government expenditure saw a nearly 4% increase compared to the previous year, resulting in a deficit of 12.7 trillion ($1.8 trillion). This figu

To Check Stray Cattle Menace, Licensing, Microchipping Made Mandatory

The move comes amid rising concerns over road accidents and public safety caused by free-roaming cattle.

HCA Plans Grounds Across State

The land must have a clear and marketable title, be free from any encumbrances & should have a proper approach road, the notice read.

Kolkata fire tragedy: PM Modi announces aid, Guv flags safety lapses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial aid for families affected by a tragic warehouse fire in Anandapur, West Bengal. The incident cla

Kanimozhi Reiterates Cordial CongDMK Ties

Parliament is in Delhi. Where else can one meet Rahul Gandhi? When Parliament is in session, what is wrong in meeting an alliance leader, she ask

Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: 'If theres any message to my work, it is ultimately that its okay to be different'

Johnny Depp, a versatile actor known for his eccentric roles, champions self-acceptance and courage with his quote, 'It's okay to be different.'

TNCC President: RahulKanimozhi Talks Have Ended Alliance Rumours

He told mediapersons that both leaders have held talks. But details are not available.

IRS refund delays could hit millions as government Shutdown threatens 2026 tax season - here's everything you need to know

IRS refund delays 2026: Americans filing taxes this year face potential delays as the IRS braces for a possible government shutdown. Funding talk

TV Journo Among 5 Attacked for Filming Illegal Quarry in Karur

From there, they videographed the quarry activities with a drone for about two hours.

Can your boss punish you for calling out sick? Company fines itself $14,000 for denying sick leave to essential HR staff

A high-performing HR employee was disciplined for taking sick days due to the flu and pneumonia, despite having a strong attendance record. Her e

Wings India 2026 Turns Begumpet Airport Into a Public Festival

Aviation meets music as families, students and fans throng open day

Its not very nice to change the country you represent: WGM Sara Khadem on leaving Iran for Spain

The 28-year-old was forced out of Iran after playing in the 2022 World Rapid and Blitz Championships without wearing a headscarf. She talks about

In a first for PMK, Anbumani interviews ticket aspirants

Sources say the interviews have created a buzz among the aspirants, who have had a chance to meet with the leadership and speak about their work

AP Clarifies BPS-2025 Norms; March 11 Deadline for Applications

Applications can be submitted through a licensed technical person under the BPS.

BITS Pilani Opts Out Of Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings Over Transparency Issues

BITS Pilani said global rankings serve as one of several benchmarking tools, but evaluation frameworks must be transparent, explainable, and inde

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2-Year-Old Girl Chokes to Death While Being Fed by Father in Eluru

The incident occurred while Anjaneya Kumar was feeding the child rice mixed with dal.

Devotees Count Reaches 1.5 Crore on Third Day of Medaram Maha Jatara

An unprecedented 50 lakh people attended the Maha Jatara on Friday alone.

Ranji Trophy | VimalandAthishhelp Tamil Nadu fight back afterAtitscentury

The openers take the home team to 118 for no loss at stumps on day two;the overnight Baroda batter steers his side to a first-innings total of 37

Karnataka plans integrated Cyber Command Centre with AI-driven policing

Last chance for India, New Zealand to fine-tune preparations for the T20 World Cup

Two of the three fastest T20I fifties in India have come during this series with New Zealand

No one knows who is running BJP govt. in Haryana, it has failed on all fronts: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

AP Tells Jal Shakti Panel PBLP Will Tap Only Surplus Godavari Flows

State says project will use water flowing into sea after upper riparian utilisation

Pawan Kalyan Warns Officials Against Delays in Scheme Implementation

He sought detailed updates on the progress of works and questioned officials about delays.

Ranji Trophy | Akash,Shahbazsfive-forshelp Bengal tighten its grip on Haryana

The host folds upinside 32 oversfor a meagre 100;SudipandAbhimanyustitch together a 109-run stand in the second essay as the visiting side leads

CREDAI fair begins in city; real estate players see big potential in Madurai

Its Official: Mahesh Babu, S S Rajamouli Varanasi To Release on April 7, 2027

Globe-trotting action epic to hit screens worldwide in IMAX format

Hyderabad in Need of More Helicopters, Helipads for Emergencies

Rapid vertical growth, surge in skyscrapers creates new demand

Man kills elderly mother for not giving money to buy liquor; held

Latur: A man allegedly killed his 65-year-old mother after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol in Maharashtras Latur district, police sa

CM Naidu Inaugurates Tourism Projects, Pitches Planned Growth for Kuppam

During his visit to Kuppam Rural mandal, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Kangundi Heritage Village and a Bouldering Park.

Has Manchester United found its Mr. Right in Michael Carrick?

The former Red Devils midfielder has made a stunning start to life as caretaker manager, guiding the club to wins over Man. City and Arsenal. Owi

Opposition in Assam protests vote theft through SR; slams Himanta, BJP

Guwahati: The united opposition on Friday held a protest against alleged irregularities in the draft electoral rolls and vote theft through the S

Lorry Driver Killed in Collision

The incident occurred when Karthik was driving a sand-laden lorry from Kokapet towards Vattinagulapally.

Wings India 2026: IIIT Kurnool Students Showcase Drone Prototypes For Aviation

Their projects are addressing real-world challenges in drone technology, focusing on affordability & innovation in the rapidly growing unmanned a

US asks Americans to remain vigilant and avoid crowds in Bangladesh

Dhaka: The US on Friday, January 30, issued a security alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as p

Gehlot welcomes SCs direction to provide free sanitary pads in schools

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday, January 30, welcomed the Supreme Courts decision recognising menstrual health as

'COVID vaccine has worst side effects ever': Dr Rogers makes jaw-dropping claim at Senate hearing

'Either Incompetent or crook': Trump blasts Fed chair Powell as DOJ investigation question looms

MS Education Academy marks fifth straight triumph at World Teen Parliament 2026

Seven girl students of MS Creative School have been selected for the prestigious World Teen Parliament (WTP) 2026, marking yet another moment of

Growing burden of obesity a threat to the society, say doctors

Delay in civic polls deprive Mumbai, Bengaluru of finance commission funds

Excise Constable Soumya Remains Critical: Battling Multiple Organ Failure At NIMS

Soumya is in the respiratory intensive care unit. Doctors said her liver function had deteriorated rapidly within two days which led to very high

NSE's MD and CEO urged entrepreneurs to tap into India's capital market, 'Time has come'

CEO assigns non-KRA tasks to employee, he seeks a smooth exit - what he was told is a wake-up call

A Reddit employee shared how his strategy job slowly turned into random work. The CEO kept delaying real planning talks and gave him extra tasks

BJP Slams Congress Over Phone-tapping Scandal

Ramchander Rao alleged a secret pact between Congress and BRS was protecting the accused

Mangaluru: Inter-District Thief Arrested, Gold And Cash Recovered

City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said that the arrested accused has been identified as Mohammed Imran NM (44), a resident of Madikeri

AIMIM condemns BRS MLAs remarks against Karimnagar Police Commissioner

Quote of the day by JP Morgan: 'Gold is money, everything else is credit'. Here's timeless quotes by legendary American financier

Quote of the day by JP Morgan highlights views on money, credit, and value. The quote explains why gold held importance in financial systems. Thi

Ranji Trophy | AbhirathandHimatejastons help Hyderabad take control against Chhattisgarh

Aman and Pragnay also notch up half-centuries as the home batters grind it out without any urgency

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Parents could save over $300,000 using Trump accounts these are the required contributions

Parents could save over $300,000 using Trump accounts. Trump Accounts offer a $303,800 windfall for newborns. This figure assumes a $1,000 federa

Need a court-monitored probe on illegal sand mining as Home Minister has expressed helplessness: Karnataka HC

Court has taken suo motu cognisance based on Parameshwaras statement published in newspapers

Word of the Day: Crestfallen

Discover the word crestfallen, meaning visible disappointment. It captures the quiet drop after hopes are dashed. The term originates from mediev

Fresh Summons To KCR For Questioning At Hyderabad Home On Sunday

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sensational phone-tapping case has issued a fresh and firm directive to former Chief Minister K

BJP is deceiving poor, cutting lakhs of ration cards after taking votes Hooda

Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana's opposition leader, accused the BJP government of betraying the poor by arbitrarily canceling ration cards and pe

HYDRA Halts Illegal Dumping at Mella Cheruvu

Over half of 108-acre lake is encroached; inlets are blocked, officials find

Amid High Tensions, US Sanctions Iran's Top Officials Over Protest Crackdown

The United States on Friday announced sanctions against several Iranian officials, including the interior minister, following the deadly crackdow

More Twenty20 leaders quit party, join Congress

Quote of the day by Walt Disney: We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because were curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths

Walt Disney's quote, We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because were curious and curiosity keeps leading us down ne

Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez dials PM Modi, agrees to take bilateral ties to new heights

We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India-Venezuela relations to new he

Amit Shah Sets Secure Assam Agenda In Guwahati Strategy Meet

In the 126-member Assam Assembly, the BJP now has 64 legislators, while its allies AGP, UPPL and BPF have nine, seven and three members, respecti

Traveling to Japan? Soon, Your UPI App Will Be All You Need

Starting April 1, 2026, Indian travelers in Japan can use UPI for QR code payments from Indian bank accounts, simplifying travel without currency

DC Edit | War & Peace Prize For Trump?

Mr Trumps latest initiative in imploring for a weeks ceasefire in the harshest and coldest part of the northern winter may have had a positive re

J&K: Suspected Pakistan drone enters Indian airspace in Samba

Congress Surveys Ground Mood Ahead of Municipal Polls

Party gauges aspirants prospects amid rush for ward councillor tickets

From vitamin D to iron, doctor reveals 10 vitamin supplements that may do more harm than good

Global wellness expert Dr Eric Berg warns that many common synthetic vitamins and minerals can harm health. He advises against synthetic Vitamin

BJP Clinch Mayors Post In Akola, Congress Fumes As AIMIM Abstains In Vote

Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Surekha Kale polled 32 votes. BJPs Amol Goge was elected deputy mayor, defeating Congress candidate Azad Khan Aliyar Kh

Man jailed in Hyderabads Malakpet function hall attack case

Hyderabad: The II Additional Sessions Judge, Nampally, Hyderabad, Sheetal DB, on Thursday, January 29, pronounced the judgment in a criminal case

HC seeks report on quarrying operations in Kalligudi

Hamas should join the PLO, subscribe to its mandate, says Palestinian Foreign Minister Shahin

Hamas has been in de facto control of the Gaza Strip since 2006 when it defeated Fatah party of President Mahmoud Abbas in an election

DC Edit | Like In 1991, Will FM Set A Transformative Path?

The finance minister, therefore, carries a huge burden of navigating the country and its economy through unprecedented global financial uncertain

Govt Jobs Promised To Kin Of Slain TD Workers: Lokesh

Addressing party workers at Kakinada Rural mandal, Lokesh said the Assembly had already approved the policy and steps would be taken to give it s

Supreme Court sets aside Madras HC order asking accused to marry for bail

Advocates representing the accused-petitioner submitted before the apex court that asking their client to actually marry the woman, even before t

ED arrests former RCom director Punit Garg

The arrest was made on Thursday (January 29, 2026) as part of the ED probe with respect to a First Information Report registered by the Central B

Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone setback

In the wake of the cyclone, over 70 civil society groups and activists across Sri Lanka called for the renegotiation of the IMF deal, accusing th

PM Modi Speaks To Venezuela President, Agrees To Expand Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday and the two leaders agreed to take the bilateral r

Have to live with scars for life but will fight on: Acid attack survivor after SC flags lifelong trauma

The Supreme Court has made significant observations regarding acid attack cases. The court suggested extraordinary punitive measures and question

Opposition Demands High-Level Probe Into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) question CID inquiry; demand high-level investigation

Strengthening Innovation Can Boost Indias Productivity: IMF

Artificial intelligence could reinforce these gains. Nearly 60 percent of Indian firms already use some form of AIwell above global averages: Rep

Trump LIVE: US President makes 'very big announcement' at White House

US SEC fraud case against Gautam Adani can proceed after procedural matter resolved

The US Securities and Exchange Commission will serve Gautam Adani with a civil fraud lawsuit. This allows the regulator's case against the Indian

Padi Kaushik Reddy lands in trouble after communal remark against Karimnagar CP

Hyderabad: HuzurabadMLA Padi Kaushik Reddy issued an apology on Friday, January 30, after the Telangana IAS Officers Institute condemned his comm

Very Dangerous For Them: Trump Warns UK Against Doing Business With China

US President Donald Trump has warned that it was very dangerous for its ally, Britain, to do business with China. His remarks come as UK Prime Mi

TM Keshava, Pioneering Archaeologist Behind Hampi, Kanaganahalli, Excavations Passes Away

A scholar with a BSc in Natural Sciences, an MA in Indology, and diplomas in Epigraphy and Archaeology, Keshava specialized in Hoysala, Vijayanag

Congress protests Centres renaming, dilution of MGNREGA in Himachal, Punjab

In Punjab, Congress leaders and workers held Save MGNREGA rally in Dakha, near Ludhiana

Telugu-Origin Man Arrested in USA For $55 Million Fraud

During the raids, investigators seized large quantities of gold and cash, which were taken away as evidence

Roy sought time to talk to mother and shot himself in adjoining room

Roys wife, son and daughter, based in Dubai, are expected to reach Bengaluru on Saturday

February SSI payments coming early: Which Americans get their checks ahead of schedule

February SSI payments coming early: On January 30, 2026, the SSA will release $5 billion in SSI payments two days early. This shift affects 7.4 m

AIADMK district secretaries to meet on February 4