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Sivaganga DHO initiates inquiry into New Year liquor party at Sembanur PHC

Karur MP flags non-cooperation by TNCC in naming booth-level agents

Jothimani alleges that she was facing obstructions in submitting the list of polling booth agents to the Election Commission and says TNCC is in

Bombay HC Chief Justice accused of misusing judicial powers, violating SC orders

Complaints filed by lawyers association, Disha Salians father, seeking criminal action; PresidentsSecretariatforwardscomplaints to its Justice De

HYDRAA protects 12 acres of govt land in Gandipet

Hyderabad: HyderabadDisaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Friday, January 2, erected a fence around 12.17 acres of government

Govt extends last date for filing textile PLI scheme applications till March 31

New Delhi: The government has further extended the deadline for submission of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Sche

Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia need clearance for restricted drugs: NCB

New Delhi: Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia should obtain prior permission for carrying certain restricted medicines in and out of the country,

KTR questions Revanths credibility on Musi beautification claims

States and Union Territories to borrow 5 lakh crore in Q4 FY26

Amount being borrowed is slighly higher than the year ago quarters Rs 4,73,477 crore

IT Ministry orders X to audit and cease morphed pictures of women in Grok chatbot

The Ministry ordered the social media platform to undertake a comprehensive audit of its AI chatbot to ensure it does not generate such imagery

Visakhapatnam police test remote lifebuoy at RK Beach to curb drownings

SDNP Vellappally Natesan faces ire over terrorist remark on journalist

A prominent social organisation leader, Vellappally Natesan of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SDNP) Yogam, came under heavy fire after alle

Government revokes GRAP III as air pollution lowers in Delhi NCR

The air quality index in Delhi, which was recorded at 380 on Thursday, has improved and was recorded 236 at 4 pm on Friday

One killed, two others injured after SUV knocks them down near Ulsoor in Bengaluru; three other died in separate road accidents

Activists allege threatening calls ahead of public hearing on proposal for a chemical factory

The residents of Malgi village oppose proposal to set up high-risk chemical industry in their village

Administrative nod for sports complex at Perumanna

Narrow escape for 60 students as private school bus falls into dry canal, 20 students suffer injuries

Watch: Telanganas major water pipeline bursts in Karimnagar

US-Iran war imminent? Donald Trump warns Tehran, top Iranian officials hit back

US President Donald Trump initially wrote on his Truth Social platform, warning Iran that if it violently kills peaceful protesters, the United S

Himachal IED blast under lens for possible Pakistan-backed plot; Babbar Khalsa claims responsibility: Report

An IED blast near a Nalagarh police station has raised suspicions of a Pakistan-linked terror plot, with Punjab Police believing the ISI orchestr

Sniffer Dog Roma Puts Ganja Users, Carriers on Edge

The Adilabad Police are deploying Roma during checks in residential colonies and public places based on specific information about ganja consumpt

Bank credit to industry rises 9.6 pc in Nov: RBI data

Mumbai: Bank credit to industry grew at a faster pace of 9.6 per cent in November 2025 as against 8.3 per cent in the same month of the preceding

Two Bus Accidents Leave 35 Students Injured

School and college buses overturn in Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts

SIR in UP: Congress forms committee in each district

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress has formed a committee of senior party leaders in each district for the scrutiny of the draft electoral roll

Whats wrong in speaking about Palestine: Iltija Mufti

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Friday came out in support of a cricketer in soup for sporting the Palestine flag on hi

Attempts being made to turn West Bengal into West Bangladesh, alleges Mithun

Cooch Behar: BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Friday alleged that attempts were being made to turn West Bengal into West Bangladesh, but those ef

Tariffs an overwhelming benefit to US, losing this ability would be 'terrible blow' to country: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump declared tariffs an overwhelming benefit to the United States, citing their positive impact on national security and prosp

Red Fort blast: NIA conducts searches in south Kashmir

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of i

Social media should take responsibility of content they publish: Vaishnaw

New Delhi: Social media firms should take responsibility for content they publish and a standing committee has already recommended a tough law to

Govt directs Elon Musk-led X to remove vulgar, unlawful content

New Delh: The government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-led social media platform X to immediately remove all vulgar and unlawful c

Grandmother, her grandson burn to death in Gaza tent as humanitarian crisis deepens

Deir Al Balah: A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire, as thousands of Palestinians battle

AP Launches Counselling Programme For First-Year MBBS Students

Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav said the initiative would cover first-year MBBS students in both government and private medical colleges

Ranbir Kapoor reveals his fashion brand ARKS is not named after Alia Bhatt, Raha; explains its meaning: 'I realised that...'

Ranbir Kapoor shared why his brand is called ARKS and also talked about his future plans for the company.

Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: 'Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.' Here's self-awareness quotes by Greek philosopher and mathematician

Quote of the day by Pythagoras highlights silence, speech and self-control. The quote explains when words matter. Let us understand about quote o

Shami or Siraj? Selection dilemma brews ahead of India vs New Zealand ODI series; Shreyas Iyer's vice-captaincy under cloud

India's ODI selection debate ahead of the New Zealand series has intensified, with Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj battling for a pace spot, wh

Hyderabad AQI Alarming, Taking Steps from Going the Delhi Way: Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu said while he had not come across reports that AQI levels crossed 350 in Hyderabad, taking note of Fridays AQI of 174, said the situ

2 Booked For Assaulting Homemaker Over Stray Dog Death

The victim, identified as Kakarala Sultana, confronted the accused after suspecting that they had killed stray dogs by offering food laced with p

Over 1,700 Punjab Government School Students Get Free Coaching For Top Exams

The selection for the camps was rigorous. Students were evaluated through multi-stage assessments including mock tests, academic performance, con

Withdrawal of PM E-DRIVE scheme makes electric 3-wheelers costlier, but unlikely to impact sentiment

The Centre said since the scheme has fulfilled the required objective, claims under the scheme will not be entertained beyond December 26

TTD Proposes Vaishnava Purana-Based Names for Tirumala Streets, Locations

The proposal seeks to introduce a uniform naming system aligned with Tirumalas religious and historical character

DMK-Cong Ties Move To The Brink

The Congress boycott of the event held by the secular democratic front, led by the DMK, was perceived as a clear sign of the widening of the chas

3rd-Gen Thackerays Finalising Alliance Manifesto, Focus On Housing, Health

With the withdrawal of nomination forms complete, the stage is now set for a high-octane campaign battle between the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition and

No plans to change land acquisition policy, says cabinet secretary

The government has no plans to alter its land acquisition policy, despite it being a major hurdle for infrastructure projects. Cabinet Secretary

HYDRAA Protects More than 12 Acres of Land in Gandhamguda

Authorities then proceeded to fence the area and erected boards stating the land belonged to the government and was protected by HYDRAA.

General Public Barred from Shubman Gills Hazare Trophy Game

Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh are set to play crucial Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Punjab, but fans will be barred from attending the game a

Set my bathroom on fire by accident: Sabrina Carpenter shares fiery mishap on instagram

Sabrina Carpenter accidentally started a fire in her bathroom, revealing the aftermath on Instagram Stories. The image featured a charred sink, s

Ballari Violence: SP Pavan Nejjur Placed Under Suspension

The Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG-IGP) also endorsed the recommendation for disciplinary action.

Uttar Pradesh named theme state for Surajkund Crafts Mela 2026

Uttar Pradesh is set to be the theme state for the 2026 Surajkund International Crafts Mela. The state will highlight its ancient civilization, f

Tesla Slips To Second As China's BYD Becomes World's Number 1 EV Maker

Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and st

Delhi Gets A Cleaner Start To 2026 As Air Quality Improves Slightly

Residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) can breathe a little easier today. After a difficult stretch where the Air Quality I

Narcotics detection dog Roma sniffs out ganja in Adilabad

Hyderabad: As part of intensified enforcement to curb the menace of narcotic drugs, Narcotics Detection Dog Roma (a Cocker Spaniel) successfully

Capitol Hill attack didn't happen without him: Jack Smith defends prosecution of Trump

Pensioners Asked to Submit Life Certificates by Feb. 28

He warned that failure to submit the life certificate within the stipulated deadline could lead to disruption of pension payments.

J&K Govt To Launch Online Notary Portal, Inspection Teams To Verify Notaries

Srinagar, Jan 2: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to launch an online notary portal and has ordered the constitution of dedicated

Kristianrangni kosako kragija dakaniko dingtang dingtang dolrang jegala

SHILLONG: Batanggimin somoirango, Kristianrangni Krismas manianiko asongni dingtang dingtang biaprango, badiaba manderangni kragija dake golmal k

Social Security work rules change in 2026 the unexpected catch workers should know

Social Security work rules will change in 2026, letting people earn more before benefits are cut. While this helps workers now, it may reduce fut

MS Education Academy Honours Munawar Zama with Murabbi Award on Himmat Day

The award was conferred in recognition of his relentless efforts in imparting values, nurturing character, and shaping the lives of innumerable y

A Sound Alarm on Wireless Earbuds

As an increasing number of athletes and adults ditch wireless earphones for wired ones, doctors give some sound advice

Punjab: Mann government expands pregnancy care at Aam Aadmi Clinics; 10,000 women get free ultrasounds in four months

Punjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics are boosting pregnancy care, with over 10,000 free ultrasounds and 20,000 monthly check-ups for expectant mothers. Thi

Why a photo of Erika Kirk with Disney star David Henrie is suddenly going viral sparking online buzz

An old photo of Erika Kirk and Disney star David Henrie has resurfaced, baffling social media users. The 2014 Instagram post showed the two frien

Mexico's President Addresses Press, Then A 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits

A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new yea

Internet Amazed by 'Airport Vibes' Of Gomti Nagar Railway Station, Video Viral

Social media users were impressed by the airport-like architecture of Gomti Nagar Railway Station in Lucknow after a video went viral.

NCB Advisory On Taking Medicines To Saudi Arabia

The NCB cautioned that carrying medicines in excess of prescribed limits could also invite regulatory action: Reports

Tesla sales slip as it loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025

The American company led by Elon Musk logged 418,227 deliveries in the final three months of the year, taking its full-year sales figure to aroun

Bribery row: CPI(M) denies deal, Cong. mounts sharp attack

CPI(M) says allegations baseless, refuses to resign; Opposition links episode to Karuvannur scam, warns of protests

Kidney racket: Officials inspect Tiruchi hospital premises

APPSC to hold interview for Group-I posts on January 7

Bhadra waters for summer cultiviation from January 3

Crackdown on Plastic

Checks were also being done at interstate borders, along with the Police Department, during inspections, it said.

Leopard of ultra-rare colour variation spotted in Karnataka for the first time

Unlike most leopards that possess tawny coats with black rosettes, this exceptionally rare colour morph exhibits a pale reddish-pink coat, simila

Bangladesh Crickter row | If a boycott begins: BJPs Sushil Kumar Singh slams Shah Rukh Khan

Kaumara Madalayam to celebrate 69th Guru Pooja on January 5, 6

Mamdanis Note to Khalid: BJP Says India Will Not Tolerate Interference

In response to Mamdani's note to Khalid, Bhatia expressed that outsiders should not support individuals accused of serious crimes, particularly t

Engineering student ends life in JNTU-GV hostel

Grassroots level panels to be formed in Perambalur to prevent child marriages

The committees will involve those serving at the grassroots level and maintaining contact with the local people

A.P. bags 25.3% of investments proposed in India in first nine months of FY 26

A.P. stands well ahead of Odisha and Maharashtra, signalling a shift in Indias industrial and investment momentum towards eastern and southern co

Earthquake With A Preliminary Magnitude Of 6.5 Rattles Southern And Central Mexico

The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 and its epicenter was near the town of San Marcos in the southern state of Guerrero near the Pa

Telangana junior doctors flag maternity leave hurdles and certificate delays, seek intervention

LIC rolls out revival campaign for individual lapsed policies

Vijay Devarakondas Kingdom Sequel Shelved

Stung by Part 1 losses, producers decide to drop Part 2 of the franchise

Bike Catches Fire After Collision Near Petrol Pump

The rider immediately jumped off the vehicle and escaped unhurt. Alert staff at the petrol pump quickly doused the flames using a fire extinguish

Trains to be short-terminated on KottavalasaKirandul line

YSRCP questions whereabouts of Naidu and Lokesh

The Chief Secretary and Director General of Police should reveal the location and travel details of the two leaders, demands Venkata Reddy

Assam Congress to Contest 100 Seats, to Leave 26 for Allies, Calls Aspirants to Submit Applications Online.

Applications along with fees of Rs. 50,000 for the party tickets to contest the polls would be accepted online between January 5 and 20, he said.

'Save your soldiers first': Tehran mocks Trump over 'we will intervene' threats | US-Iran conflict

Mukesh Singh Posted DGP Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal Made AP Police Chief

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has ordered the transfer of 1995 batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer SD Singh Jamwal a

AGR dues relief unlikely to boost bank confidence in Vodafone Idea, say experts

The moratorium on AGR approved by the Central government on the last day of 2025 ensures zero interest on dues and a wider timeframe to repay the

Portion of Panjapur integrated market likely to open by January

Construction of a section of the complex comprising around 100 shops will be completed and will be opened shortly; progress of the work is being

Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat president V. Priyadarshini says priority for women and child-oriented projects

Portable ABC programme to control stray dogs in the rural belts of the district will be expanded, says the district panchayat president

MP Seeks Centres Help For Release Of AP Fishermen Held In Bangladesh

In letters to external affairs minister S. Jaishankar and Indias High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma, the MP sought urgent diplomatic ef

Telangana Inter exams: Hall tickets to be sent to parents WhatsApp

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) announced on Friday, January 2, that it will now send Hall Tickets directly to p