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IFSCA's Role Stressed In Making India A Global Reinsurance Hub

As per the latest government data, insurance penetration stood at 3.7 per cent, with life insurance at 2.7 per cent and non-life at 1 per cent, w

Gen-Zs Balding Nightmare

Some youngsters are losing hair in their early 20s, experts shed light on this stressful problem

Piyush Goyal meets U.S. Ambassador Gor, Senator Steve Daines; discusses bilateral issues

The meeting is important as India and the U.S. are engaged in negotiating a bilateral trade agreement amidst a steep 50% import duty imposed by t

Madhya Pradesh: Peace Memorial in Line of Hiroshima at Bhopal Gas Tragedy Site, Fresh Assessment of Toxicity on Cards

The decision follows the visit of chief minister Mohan Yadav to the abandoned factory site three days ago.

Organised crime tracking unit and DARE for crime prevention in Coimbatore city

YSRCP leaders stage protest over Dalit activists murder

Protest launched after repeated requests to meet the DGP denied, forcing party leaders to submit their representation to an Additional DGP instea

Watch: PM Modi receives UAE President at the Delhi airport

What is the most potent trade weapon that Macron has asked EU to use against Trump - here are the details

Trump Greenland news: French President Emmanuel Macron wants the European Union to use its powerful anti-coercion tool. This is in response to US

'Destitute to the extreme': Supreme Court raps Centre over delay in SOPs for homeless with mental illness; grants last opportunity

The Supreme Court has granted the Centre a final chance to develop standard operating procedures for rehabilitating homeless individuals with psy

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar to leave for Davos to attend World Economic Forum meet

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is set to attend the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, departing on Tuesday after initi

NHAI explains toll fee rule: Who is exempt and who can get discounts

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has outlined exemptions and discounts for toll charges on national highways, governed by the Nati

Ratha Sapthami to be celebrated at Tirumala on January 25 with seven vahana sevas

Misconduct video: Rights panel orders probe into death of youth

The youth hailing from Govindapuram was found dead at his house on January 18 after a video alleging sexual misconduct involving himgot circulate

Rare 11th-Century Ganesha Idol Discovered

Discovery sheds light on 11th-century religious traditions in Telangana

Wild elephant electrocuted near Palamaner

Sabarimala pilgrimage season set to conclude

According to estimates, nearly 53 lakh devotees visited the temple during this season.

More than 2,000 Kattu Naicken community members stage dharna demanding caste certificates

FX-Driven Action May Be Passe

Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar has changed the way audiences look at cinema, especially the action genre. There is a rapidly growing apprehension among

UAE President's 2-Hour India Visit And PM Modi's Special Gesture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Delhi and shared visuals of the gesture, wh

DGP Ramachandra Rao video controversy: Karnataka govt orders probe after alleged inappropriate clip surfaces

A video allegedly showing DGP Ramachandra Rao in a compromising position has gone viral, sparking a political storm in Karnataka. While Rao denie

Yogi Vemanas Teachings Guide Society: SPSR Collector

Collector calls upon youth to follow timeless values of poet-philosopher Yogi Vemana

Field Ravindranath Dandin in polls to West Graduates Constituency, BJP urged

Alumni Association of Kanakadasa Education Committee says he has been playing a key role in addressing issues concerning graduates

Is Melania Trump's documentary a big flop? Here's what reports say

Melania Trumps documentary, produced by Amazon MGM Studios with a reported $40 million budget, is scheduled to debut on January 30, 2026, but ear

Have tools at our disposal: EU tackles Trumps tariffs HEAD-ON to protect Greenlands sovereignty

Nitin Nabin elected new BJP president unopposed

After a day-long nomination process at BJP headquarters, the five-term MLA from Bihar was the only candidate in the fray; as one of the youngest

Body Of Man Missing In 2024 Jhelum Boat Capsize Recovered Near Srinagar

Srinagar, Jan 19: Nearly two years after a tragic boat capsize in the Jhelum river, the long search for the last victim ended on Monday when loca

CISF Clarifies Pets Not Allowed in Parliament After Renuka Chowdhury Row

The CISF said it has been sensitising MPs about the rule since the incident.

Water released from Vattamalaikarai Odai reservoir to irrigate 6,043 acres in Kangayam Taluk

LDF, UDF brace for a bruising political battle as the 15th Kerala Assembly convenes for its final Budget session on Tuesday

The LDF will likely leverage the rape charge against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil and the discrepancies in the Youth Congress fund collection

Brahmotsavams begin at Hari Hara Kshetram in Kurnool

Word of the day: Panglossian

Panglossian is a word linked to literature and philosophy. It has roots in a famous European book and later became part of the English language.

RuTAGe Smart Village Centres to be inaugurated at Nitte and Farangipet on Jan 21

LG Sinha Pays Tribute To Paratrooper Killed In Encounter With Terrorists In J&Ks Kishtwar

SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid homage to Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Indian Armys special

ECI to host India International Conference on Democracy from Jan 21-23; SIR to feature as key initiative

IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast but flags AI, trade risks

World economic growth is projected to hold steady at 3.3 percent this year, the International Monetary Fund said, raising its forecast by 0.2 per

Rahul Gandhi Spunds Poll Bugle in Kerala

Asks leaders to be humble, accessible and accountable

Are you on the list? Trump tax cuts could put $670 back in some Americans pockets

A new $6,000 senior tax deduction could raise 2025 refunds for millions of Americans aged 65 and older. AARP estimates average savings near $670.

Farmers body demands execution of Cauvery, Vaigai, Gundar linking project for benefit of Virudhunagar district

Adani Foundation holds rural sports meet in Vizag

Trump Says 'No Obligation for Peace' to Norway PM, ratchets up US claim on Arctic's Greenland, pressures NATO ally Norway

US President Donald Trump through his letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre has clarified his position on the Western European polit

Conclave on professional standards for teachers held at NIT-C

Bhatti: Rs 26,000 Crore Interest-Free Loans Given to SHGs

The Deputy CM said the government has so far paid 7,000 crore to the RTC on behalf of women availing free bus travel.

Tiruchi Corporation to resume work on Uyyakondan Canal motorable bridge

As the cost increased from 1.25 crore to 1.85 crore after the design was revised, the contractor withdrew and the civic body has decided to float

Call to include resident welfare association members in local administration

Foreign Secretary briefs on UAE President MBZs India visit amid West Asia tensions

Amazon Music unveils global 2026 Artists to Watch campaign

Amazon Music just its 2026 Artists to Watch list, shining a spotlight on 49 up-and-coming artists. This years lineup spans all your favourite gen

Lokpal seeks time from the High Court over the sanction to prosecute Mahua Moitra

On December 19, 2025, Delhi high court had set aside Lokpals order granting sanction to the CBI to file chargesheet against Moitra on technical g

PM Modi among proposers of Nitin Nabins candidature for BJP president

Nitin Nabin is poised to be the next BJP national president. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a key proposer for his candidature. All nomination p

Watch: How to become wealthy at any age | Rohit Sarin, Devina Mehra, Lavanya Mohan

Is it ever too early, or too late, to start saving? From the ocean of information available to us, how does one become a smart investor?

Over 1,000 students receive free laptops in Cuddalore

Earlier, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam, accompanied by Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, laid the founda

BJP Scheduled Castes Morcha protests Dharwad honour killing, seeks action

Stating that the gruesome incident has exposed the failure of the govt. to protect inter-caste couples, it demands the arrest of all the accused

Yogi Vemana Spread Awareness Against Social Inequalities: Chief Secretary

As the state government has declared January 19 as Yogi Vemanas birth anniversary to be observed as a state function, celebrations were held acro

Smriti Irani to bring India's gender equity agenda at Davos

India's influence on global inclusion and equality will be amplified at Davos 2026. The Women Inspiring Network (WIN) Lounge will host over ten t

At least 39 dead after two high-speed trains collide in southern Spain

More than 150 people were injured, including several in critical condition

IFSCA working on Special Purpose Insurance framework at Gift IFSC: K Rajaraman

All-Women Panel To Run Medaram Jatara for First Time

Women take charge of the worlds largest tribal festival in Telangana

Kumbakonam residents cheer arrival of inaugural New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchi Amrit Bharat Train

Kerala remains a stronghold of secularism: CM

Puducherry CM seeks help of Indian Embassy in Iran to locate missing marine engineer

In a letter to the Indian Ambassador in Iran, the Chief Minister said that Uppilthali Ajith, a native of Mahe in the Union Territory of Puducherr

Telanganas ACB records 14-year high of 78 cases in Q4 2025

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 127.85 feet

ACA mourns the demise of former Andhra Ranji cricketer K.V. Hanumantha Rao

New tax laws kick in January 26, some Americans set to save up to $3,752 - are you in the list?

IRS Tax filing deadline: January 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will beg

Kerala Tourism to open all-India photo exhibition Lenscape Kerala on January 20

Many feared dead, injured after massive fire at hotel in Central Kabul

Many people have been feared dead and injured after a massive explosion at a hotel in the central region of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on Mond

NIMHANS-type healthcare facility to come up in Mysuru

The facility is planned in Varuna assembly constituency for 100 crore; the necessary land has been transferred to Mysore Medical College and Rese

PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hills: Mysuru Grahakara Parishat reiterates its opposition

YSRCP misrule ruined Revenue Department, alleges Farooq

Law Minister says 90% of public petitions relate to land grabbing and Section 22A disputes during the 201924 regime, accuses Jagan of claiming cr

Remarks about Satheesan misrepresented by media: NSS general secretary

He says the core issue is NSS-SNDP Yogam unity and it is unfair to assign unnecessary political significance to anyone in this context, especiall

Big Action In Techie Drowning Case: Top Noida Official Removed, SIT Formed

Following the death of a 27-year-old software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida's Sector 150, th

Trade war helps no one!: UK PM Keir Starmer fumes at Trump's Greenland tariff blackmail

Sony India Introduces ILCE-7V

ILCE-7V , the highly anticipated fifth generation in the popular Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless line-up powered by the newly developed partially s

The Hindu FIC, IPE College Quiz to kick off at Bhubaneswar on January 22

Kerala nearing self-sufficiency in milk production, says CM

Special session may feature Chief Ministers valedictory speech, says BJP MLA

Body lotions glide to growth on online channels: Report

As of CY25, body lotions have become a nearly 1,100 crore online market and expected to grow to about 3,700 crore by 2030

Guest lecturer, Gulbarga University Registrar hurl charges at one another

C-Mitra helps register over 100 cybercrime FIRs in 10 days in Hyderabad

Watch: Periyar: Icon and Iconoclast: A.R. Venkatachalapathy, Kavitha Muralidharan

Periyar did not have faith in a gentle way of prodding people to come out of their superstitious ideas like Vallalar. His style was to shock, say

Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23 as rescuers search for dozens missing

KARACHI, Pakistan, January 19, 2026 (AP) The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi rose to 23 on Monday as rescuers reco

Newly-elected local bodies have only a short window of time for annual plan preparation

Noida Authority CEO M Lokesh removed after techie's death by drowning; SIT formed to probe case

Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, died after his car plunged into a deep pit late on Friday night. Earlier in the day, the authoriti

BJP Leader Alleges Kashmiri Muslims Not Loyal to Country

Sham Lal Sharma Demand for Separate Jammu State Sparked Fierce Political Backlash Recently

Police recover 60 lakh worth stolen gold, return it to owner

Residents oppose functioning of Tasmac Elite shop in their area in Erode

DGP Denies Viral Video Allegations, Claims Clip Is AI-Generated

Chief Minister orders probe after video allegedly showing senior IPS officer in compromising situation circulates on social media

CISF launches Coastal Cyclothon to promote national unity

63 injured in jallikattu organised at two villages

Travel portals roll out AI-based solutions to simplify bookings, drive growth

Travel portals enhance bookings with AI solutions, improving customer engagement and driving growth in the travel industry.

'Held For 2 Hours, Money Taken': Rajasthan School Teams' Manipur Video Viral

These students travelled by train and car from the northwestern desert corner of the country to a border state far away in the northeast to parti