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Draft Seeds Bill promotes private monopoly: Kisan Sabha

The priority should have been to ensure affordable quality seeds, and planting material with an emphasis on price control, the Kisan Sabha said

Gold @ Rs 1.52 Lakh, Precious Metals At Record High Levels

In the international market, spot gold touched $4,734 an ounce, up more than 3 per cent on Tuesday, while silver surged nearly 8 per cent to $95

High-level M.P. government panel to probe Indore water tragedy

The committee will conduct a detailed review of the events surrounding contaminated water supply in Indore city, and determine the accountability

Country Club Launches Darlings Day Out, Offers Pattaya Membership

The membership will offer two nights and three days of complimentary stay in Pattaya, along with exclusive international privileges.

Myanmar man arrested with foreign currency, tobacco in Mizoram

Aizawl: A Myanmar national was arrested with foreign currency notes, smuggled tobacco and foreign cigarettes in south Mizorams Siaha district on

iPhone 18 Pro leak suggests the selfie camera may be its most important new feature - here's what's changing

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro might feature a significant design shift. Leaks suggest the selfie camera could move to a small cutout in the top-

WEF 2026: UP Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna hails MoU with AM Group to build AI hub in Greater Noida

Detailing the significance of the deal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026, UP minister Khanna said that the state aims to achieve

Sonic Boom Makes Kumbakonam People Panic

The sonic boom is a noise similar to thunder. It is caused by an object moving faster than sound: Air Force officials

Over One-Third of Indian Cattle Rearers Do Not Sell Milk: CEEW Study

38% of cattle rearers do not sell milk, relying on cattle for household nutrition, farm inputs, and draught power

China willing to be world market: Beijing steps in as Trumps Greenland tariffs shake global trade

Is India Behind US, China In AI? IT Minister, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Respond At Davos

On Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Krishna split from Silicon Valley orthodoxy. Belief in AGI is like religion, he said.

University of Madras preps for 167th convocation amid chaos

Virtusa Earns Great Place to Work-Certified Recognition Across 7 Countries

Recognizing a consistent commitment to trust, inclusion, and employee experience worldwide

Karnataka developing cities beyond Bengaluru to boost investments

Davos: Asserting that there is a huge interest in Karnataka governments Beyond Bengaluru campaign, the states senior minister MB Patil on Tuesday

Big Social Security changes are coming in 2026. Here are the new rules and payment dates

Major Social Security changes in 2026 promise faster payments, higher monthly checks, and improved access for millions. The SSA confirms a 2.8% C

Modi systematically strangling protections for poor, diverting resources: Rahul Gandhi

At an MGNREGA choupal in his constituency, the LoP accuses the BJP of undermining the scheme, diverting funds meant for workers, women, and the p

Coonoor Municipality Commissioner caught accepting bribe, arrested

Action ordered against police officers in Kerala for filing false report in rape case

Supreme Court Pulls Up Maneka Gandhi for Reckless Comments on Dog Menace Orders

Maneka Gandhi had earlier criticised the apex court orders calling them impractical and called for compassion.

TTD Relocates LPG Storage Facility Due to Safety Concerns in Tirumala

Officials felt the proximity of the storage facility to the shrine and nearby fuel stations posed safety concerns. Fire incidents reported at the

Quote of the Day by Rumi: 'You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop'

Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi master, left behind a legacy of profound wisdom. His famous quote, 'You are not

Illegal Buildings Sealed In Ooty

Following court directions, the officials from municipal and revenue departments have begun to seal unauthorised constructions in this town: Repo

Vinod Tawde to be BJPs poll in-charge for Kerala, Ram Madhav for Bengaluru civic election

BJP president Nitin Nabin makes his first organisational appointments on the day he took charge as the partys chief; Mr. Tawde has also been give

Supreme Court to Close Most Hate Speech Petitions, Cites Substantial Compliance by States

However, the top court posted one matter related to a 2021 alleged hate crime committed against a Muslim cleric in Noida for hearing in February

SC sets aside HC order for CBI probe into Ambience Mall project

Top court says High Court direction was ex facie erroneous; clarifies other proceedings will continue

Syrian military announces new, 4 day ceasefire with Kurdish forces

The Syrian military announced Tuesday evening a new four-day ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after a previous agreement fell through. There was

Indias Long-Haul Travel Goes Electric

The landmark partnership commits to 250 electric buses, transforming long-haul routes by enabling quick turnarounds, making scalable EV operation

PhD Scholar, 25, Dies By Suicide At IIT Kanpur, 2nd Incident In 3 Weeks

A 25-year-old PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur died by suicide after jumping from the sixth floor of a campus resid

No sarcasm: SC stands by remarks holding dog feeders responsible for attacks

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 20, remarked that it stood firmly by its earlier oral observations in the suo motu stray dogs ca

Bandh Partial: Auto Drivers Seek Fare Hike, Curbs On Bike Taxis

They also pressed the government to fulfill its election manifesto promise of providing 12,000 annual financial assistance: Reports

Congress flags reports of journalists being summoned in J&K over routine reporting

AICC in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Naseer Hussain, said a democratic society could not function if the basic act of asking questions is t

Nigeria police deny church attacks as residents insist 168 people held by armed groups

The Christian Association of Nigeria also verified the attacks and has a list of the hostages, according to a senior Christian leader in the stat

Jio BlackRock eyes 2026 with focus on systematic investing, new-age funds and global-grade portfolio design

JioBlackRock Asset Management is set to offer Indian investors unique investment strategies. The company plans to introduce differentiated produc

CID Launches Anywhere Zero FIR

In all such cases, any police officer receiving information through any mode will be required to promptly reach the victim and initiate FIR regis

Rajasthan Youth Congress Dissolved, 344 Office Bearers Sacked

The entire state executive of the Rajasthan Youth Congress has been dissolved with immediate effect, following instructions from the party's nati

Man injured in explosion in house

India Blocks Vehicle Transfers And Fitness Certificates For Toll Defaulters

The Government on Tuesday announced that it has tightened rules around toll payments on National Highways, making it clear that vehicles with pen

Court Ends Home Food Facility For Darshan's Partner Pavithra Gowda

The Karnataka High Court, on Tuesday, passed an order curtailing the home food facility granted by a lower court to Pavithra Gowda, the partner o

'I Think Great Britain Should Be Called Simply Britain': Russian Minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Britain should no longer be called Great Britain as it was the only country in the wo

UAE To Partner With Telangana To Build 'Bharat Future City' As Global Hub

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to partner with Telangana for the development of Bharat Future City as a top global city, the Telangana

Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack

President Zelenskyy suggested he would skip the ongoing World Economic Forum in Switzerland to deal with the aftermath of the strike

UP Man Kills Parents, Wife, And Daughter Over Financial Stress

Police on Tuesday arrested man for allegedly killing his parents, wife and daughter at their house over financial stress and domestic discord ahe

Fisheries Ministry to meet envoys to find new seafood export markets

Ambassadors and High Commissioners from about 80 countries to attend a Fisheries Round Table organised by the Ministry

Global players seeing GIFT City as pathway to India, base for Asia-Pacific: MD Sanjay Kaul

DAVOS, Jan 20: Showcasing Indias own international financial services centre, GIFT City, before the world, its chief, Sanjay Kaul, has said globa

Poultry farmers continue hunger protest for second day at Avinashipalayam in Tiruppur

DMK To Take Steps To Scrap Governors Address

Stalin cites repeated breaches as the Governor walks out of the Assembly

AI Can Transform Public Health Only With Skills, Ethics And Equity: Experts At CCMB

Most health education material is in English or Hindi, while patients speak local languages and dialects. AI can translate the same message into

Contest for name, logo for new liquor brand: HC issues notice to govt., Bevco

The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council had criticised the naming contest, describing it as a form of surrogate advertising for liquor and warning th

These 4 overlooked 401(k) rules could save you thousands on taxes and fees

A 401(k) is a key retirement savings plan for many workers. Some rules are often missed but can help save money. These rules can reduce taxes, av

Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Leaflets order immediate evacuation in three languages; first time dropped since October ceasefire, residents and Hamas say

Steroid misuse emerging as major trigger for secondary glaucoma, warn doctors

January is observed as Glaucoma Awareness Month

Why is Zakir Khan taking an extended break? Comedian says he will 'sort health and other things'

A video of his announcement has gone viral on social media platforms, with reactions pouring in from fans. Zakir said the hiatus could last sever

Clashes, internet cuts in Assam after two killed in mob violence

Kokrajhar/Guwahati: Fresh clashes erupted allegedly between Bodos and Adivasis in Assams Kokrajhar on Tuesday, January 20, a day after mob violen

Forest Range Officer appointed for Kozhikamuthi elephant camp

Who is Deeya Yadav? 16-year-old DC player who became youngest WPL debutant

A 16-year-old teenager from Haryana was handed her maiden cap ahead of the Delhi Capitals game against the Mumbai Indians in Vadodara on Tuesday.

360 ONE Asset raises 1,000 crore for Multi-Stage Defence & Space Strategy

360 ONE Asset has successfully raised 1,000 crore for its pioneering Multi-Stage Defence & Space Strategy, attracting significant investor intere

Quote of the day by Sabrina Carpenter: I might not know who I was yesterday or who Im going to be tomorrow, but I know who I am right now.

Sabrina Carpenters quote, I might not know who I was yesterday or who Im going to be tomorrow, but I know who I am right now highlights self-awar

BJP Workers Burst Crackers, Distribute Sweets At Hyderabad Office And Celebrate Nitin Nabin Election As National President

State vice-president Dr Boora Narsaiah Goud unveiled the party flag amid the celebrations and hailed Nabins rise as proof of BJPs true democracy,

Fresh Probe Ordered Into Indore Water Contamination Deaths

This is the second high-level official probe instituted into the incident by the state government: Reports

India asks dependents of Bangladesh Mission & Post officials to return home, cites security situation: Report

2 JKAS Officers Among Three Transferred By Transport Dept

Jammu, Jan 20: Consequent upon the placement of services of two Junior Scale JKAS officers at the disposal of the Transport Department, the Gover

TNAU facing necessity to scale up production of predators, parasitoids to control Whitefly infestation

Over 450 illegal structures near Vatva lake cleared in Ahmedabad anti-encroachment drive

In their words: Trump's threats over Greenland draw warnings and profanities at global forum

The gathering in Davos, Switzerland, comes as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to push for the seizure of Greenland and the imposition of re

Youth held for murder in Tirupattur

Nagarathar women celebrate Sevvai Pongal at Nattarasankottai

Balancing Ancient Tribal Customs With 21st Century Infrastructure in Medaram

The modernisation project faced a critical hurdle when the Tudum Debba leaders raised concerns after inspecting the works

TN Nutritious Meal Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Today

The workers have listed more than 10 demands, including regularisation of service with time-scale pay, provision of minimum pension with family s

E.U. vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit

U.S. President Trump, who will address the annual gathering of global elites on Wednesday (January 21, 2026), has put the transatlantic alliance

This is not America: ICE detains 'innocent' U.S citizen in underwear as armed raids rock Minnesota

KSTDC to launch Ambaari hop-on hop-off double-decker bus service in Bengaluru

Quote of the Day by Beyonc: 'We need to reshape our own perception'Inspiring quotes by the global superstar

Beyonc's powerful words urge women to change how they see themselves and step forward to lead. This philosophy guided her journey from Destiny's

Naini Tender Cancellation Proves Congress Rule Is For Commissions, Loot', Charges State BJP Chief

Congress leaders were prioritising kickbacks and coal allocations to their favourites over the state development: BJP president N. Ramchander Rao

Manufacturing Index reaches all-time high in Q-3 2025-26: FICCI Survey

Average capacity utilisation in industries to remain at 75 per cent By Satyaki Chakraborty FICCIs latest manufacturing survey continues to refl

Global majors Google, Philips, Unilever eye Telangana investments at Davos

Hyderabad: The Telangana Rising delegation, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, engaged with major companies like Google, Philips and Unilever a

Trump again claims credit for ending India-Pakistan conflict, says Norway controls Nobel Prize

US President Donald Trump claims he ended the India-Pakistan conflict. He also stated Norway controls the Nobel Peace Prize, an award he believes

Building at Scale, Delivering with Certainty

How Integrated Governance is Redefining Indias Infrastructure Trajectory By Vinayak Pai Over the last decade, Indias infrastructure landscape h

No Respite for Rupee, Down for 5th Day

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened and sold dollars when the rupee touched a low of 91.05 in early trade preventing it from breaching its pre

Lok Sabha attendance to be marked only from members seats: Om Birla

New rule to take effect from Budget Session, aimed at improving accountability

Creamy-layer question returns to test political resolve

Keeping issue on backburner as a strategy option By K Raveendran Creamy layer debate has returned to the centre of constitutional and politica

Five arrested in Rajasthan over large-scale irregularities in exam held by Staff Selection Board

The accused, including the then Deputy Director and system programmer of the State Staff Selection Board, allegedly manipulated the OMR sheets in

Walmart Backed Phonepe Gets SEBI Nod For IPO

As part of the IPO, existing investors including Walmart, Microsoft and Tiger Global are expected to pare a portion of their holdings: Reuters

Kerala SIR: KPCC seeks to publish names on logical discrepancy list

MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan hands over a letter to Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar in this regard

IndiGo Assures No Flight Cancellations After Feb 10

DGCA Closely Monitoring Operations

Government medical college doctors in Kerala to go on indefinite strike from February 2

SCR GM inspects facilities at Rajamahendravaram railway station

WEF 2026 LIVE | Canadian PM Mark Carney invokes New World Order at Davos

Visakha Utsav from January 24 with Sea to Sky theme

Nine-day tourism festival to span Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts with over 500 events showcasing North Andhra cult

International Gangster: UK Leader Blasts Trump Over Greenland 'Bullying'

UK Member of Parliament Ed Davey, in a biting attack on US President Donald Trump, said he is acting like an international gangster who thinks he

Micron stock price: Why MU shares are rising today and what's the new price target

Micron (MU) stock price: Micron Technology shares surged after Stifel raised its price target to $360, citing strong AI cloud demand and improved