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State Govt Recommends SEC Hold Municipal Polls Using Ballot Papers

The elections are expected to be held in early February, covering 117 municipalities and six municipal corporations, excluding the GHMC and a few

Man Thrown Off 15th Floor Of Building During New Year's Party In Noida

Police on Monday said they have arrested two men in connection with the alleged killing of a 28-year-old man who was pushed from the 15th floor o

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Chandrababu Naidu to take part in Siddhartha Academys golden jubilee celebrations

Sankranti arrives early in villages across Andhra

2 Indians Among 6 Killed After Jeep Fell Off Hilly Road In Nepal

Six people, including two Indian nationals, were killed after a jeep they were travelling in fell 100 metres off a hilly road in Nepal's Bagmati

Taruni Tarangalus Mahila Utsavalu on Jan. 7 and 8

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to visit India next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India next week for his first official visit.

Falling Crude Oil Prices To Keep India Inflation Below 3.4% In FY27: Report

Crude oil prices are projected to soften significantly to touch around $50 per barrel (bbl) by June 2026, positively affecting the CPI inflation,

When can you file taxes in 2026? Key IRS dates, deadlines and what filers should know

IRS Tax Deadlines for 2026: The 2026 tax season officially kicks off in late January 2026, when the IRS begins processing 2025 returns. Most Amer

Maharashtra Village Of 1,300 Records 27,000 Birth, Death Registrations

The Maharashtra government has formed a SIT to probe alleged irregularities in the Civil Registration System software records after around 27,000

Yogi Adityanath Meets PM Modi, Gifts Him Ram Mandir Replica

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Hierarchy of roles: on no bail for Umar Khalid

The state must not be allowed to normalise prolonged incarceration

'Shocked, Had High Hopes': Sharjeel Imam's Uncle On Top Court's Bail Denial

Sharjeel Imam's uncle on Monday expressed shock over the Supreme Court's refusal to grant bail to his nephew in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy c

Unopposed Civic Wins Reflect Mature Democracy: Bawankule

The minister claimed that councilors from the BJP and the Mahayuti alliance parties are being elected unopposed at several places as peoples trus

Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree To Form Joint Committee To Reopen Border

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Monday agreed to establish a 13-member joint committee of business leaders to hold formal negotiations for the openin

From Pasarlapudi to Nagaram: A History of Gas Mishaps in Konaseema

Gas leaked from a major pipeline of GAIL at Nagaram, leading to the blast on June 27, 2014. 23 persons died and 16 persons suffered injuries.

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit

The transparent and the truthful report promised on the Ahmedabad air crash in June 2025 appears to be a dream

Fix Local First: Centre pushes cleanup of tourist hubs

India's tourism sector is grappling with a shortage of quality hotels and a lack of comprehensive tourist experiences. Established destinations a

BDDS Recovers Bullet Fragments from Janardhan Reddys Home; MLA Slams 5-Day Delay

The delayed arrival of the squad prompted Janardhan Reddy to express dissatisfaction over the pace of the investigation.

Manipur: Two injured in explosions at abandoned house in Bishnupur

Two people were injured in Bishnupur district, Manipur, following two explosions. A mob damaged a security bunker, blaming forces for failing to

U.S. will receive $600 billion in tariffs: Trump

U.S. is financially and from a national security standpoint far stronger and more respected than ever before because of tariffs, the President sa

Chaos at Koppal Railway Event: Congress Workers Throw Chairs, Block Union Minister Somannas Car

District in-charge Minister Tangadagi expressed displeasure over the manner in which the event was organised.

Off the guard rails: On the Grok case, explicit imagery

Those abusing an AI models capabilities with illegal requests must face action

AI Is Times Second Gift To Mankind After Fire: CM

Advising the students to use the laptops for the development of their chosen careers rather than for playing video games and movies, he said that

HC directs Cyberabad Police Commissioner to inquire allegations by doctor couple

Mori-5 Well Holds Up to 40 Million Tonnes of Reserves: Collector

The district collector said officials have analysed that the well is an insulated well with reserves of 30 to 40 million tonnes estimated to be a

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going

While political engagement appears low, institutional collaboration continues to expand

IRS raises IRA contribution limits could you really afford to save this much each year?

The IRS sets the 2026 IRA limit at $7,500. Start saving at 27. Retire at 67. Forty years matter. Monthly savings equal $625. Stock-heavy portfoli

US auto sales defy regulatory uncertainty to rise 2% in 2025, analysts forecast

New car sales in the United States saw a 2% rise in 2025. Automakers reported strong December figures, with Toyota and Hyundai showing 8% increas

Illegal Cattle Blood Extraction Racket Busted in Rampally

According to the petition filed by the police, blood was being extracted from sheep and goats in an unauthorised manner.

Supreme court dismisses plea to restrain PM Modi from offering Ajmer Sharif chadar

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering a ceremonial chadar at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, deeming

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

Nearly 150 countries have agreed to a revised OECD plan to curb profit shifting by large global companies. However, U.S. multinational corporatio

Six persons arrested for selling ganja to college students

Infant Girl Found Dead in Dumpster in Mailardevpally

Inspector B. Satyanarayana said a sanitary worker noticed the body while clearing waste and called the police.

Video: Deposed Venezuelan President Maduro's 'Limp-Walk' To Court House

Clips showing President Nicolas Maduro's movement through New York ahead of his first court appearance have been making the rounds on the interne

Bitcoin price today hits four-week high: Why BTC USD surges past key level as US stocks and gold rally

Bitcoin price today: Bitcoin reached a four-week peak on Monday. The cryptocurrency saw gains alongside stocks, gold, and silver. This rise follo

Midnight ATM Raid Thwarted

A team rushed to the spot and found the suspect trying to break into the ATM. Following a preliminary inquiry, the accused was taken into custody

ED hunts for Haryana's 'loan recovery agent'

The Enforcement Directorate is actively pursuing the extradition of Inderjeet Singh Yadav from Dubai. This individual faces serious allegations o

Bitcoin scam: PMLA court takes cognizance of ED chargesheet against Raj Kundra; issues summons

A Mumbai court has summoned businessman Raj Kundra in a Bitcoin scam case. The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against Kundra and ano

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Fajar: 5: 43 am; Zohar: 12: 32 pm; Asar: 4: 18 pm

Thick Hair Promise Broken As Woman Accuses Husband Of Hiding Baldness

A marriage that began in January 2024 has ended in a police complaint over allegations of deception ranging from hidden baldness to international

Telangana High Court Warns State for Not Filing Counters in PIL Challenging OGH Shift

The court cautioned that it would impose a fine if there was any further delay in the state filing its counter.

Commuters raise concern over poor amenities at Vandalur railway station

A public toilet in the station is closedas miscreants used it for anti-social activities, railway officials said. An activist said locking a toil

Apax to get a taste of iDli, Dosa and more as UK PE firm buys minority stake

Indian embassy hired US lobby firm for Operation Sindoor and trade talks in Washington

FARA filings reveal that SHW Partners LLC, led by former Trump advisor Jason Miller, assisted the Indian Embassy in Washington with trade deal ne

Telangana High Court Overrules Registry, Says No Need for Bank Details in PIL Title

At the stage of scrutiny, the registry raised objections directing the petitioner to mention bank account details in the cause title and wherever

Delhi Riots Case: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; grants relief to 5 others

New Delhi, Jan 5: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the alleged larger cons

New IRS tax brackets for 2026 could mean lower bills see who saves the most

The IRS has updated tax brackets for 2026 to match inflation. Many income limits are higher, which may lower tax bills for workers and families.

High Court Raps Miyapur Police for Not Probing Complaint Filed by Doctor Couple

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar passed the order while disposing of a writ petition filed by the couple, challenging the inaction of the Miyapur polic

MNS Moves HC Over 68 Unopposed Mahayuti Wins

Mr. Jadhav has also sought a stay on the declaration of results in the 68 seats where candidates from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the Ekna

PM Modi To Host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz On His 1st India Visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will undertake a two-day visit to India next week to further shore up bilateral cooperation in a range of areas,

Din in Assembly amid MIM Walkout Over GST Bill

BJP, MIM spar over ethanol blending, reforms

Two booked for keeping tenants without verification

Jammu Tawi: In view of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations and the heightened security arrangements, Police Station Bahu Fort, Jammu have r

Trump says tariffs have made US 'far stronger'; claims America will rake in $600 bn

President Donald Trump stated the United States will receive over 600 billion dollars in tariffs. He asserted that these levies have made America

Jyotiraditya Scindia's Son Hit His Chest Against Car Sunroof, Condition Stable

Maha Aryaman Scindia, son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and President of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, hit his chest against t

AP: CM Directs Officials To Make Efforts To Control Raging Fire

The CM took stock of the development on the ONGCs drilling site and spoke to the ministers K. Atchannaidu and Vassamsetti Subash

4 AAP MLAs Suspended For Disturbing Lt Governor's Address In Delhi Assembly

Four Aam Aadmi Party MLAs were suspended on Monday for the remaining three days of the Delhi Assembly's Winter Session.

Govt to Add 490 Ventilators, 9 MRI Machines in Hospitals

Currently, MRI machines are available only at Gandhi, Osmania, Adilabad RIMS and MGM hospitals.

MANUU Students Protest Bid to Reclaim 50-acre Campus Land

The statement urged the Manuu administration to treat the notice as a warning sign, pointing out that the university already faces a severe hoste

India witnessing sports revolution under PMs leadership: LG

Says Khelo India a Game-Changer for Indian Sports Jammu Tawi, Jan 5:Asserting that the Khelo India initiative has emerged as a turning point in t

U.S. allies, adversaries use UN meeting to blast Venezuela intervention as America defends action

U.S. envoy Mike Waltz defended the action as a justified and surgical law enforcement operation, calling out the 15-member council for criticisin

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, gives it to 5 others

The SC, however, granted bail to some of the co-accused: Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed. The

Horoscope January 6 2026: Virgo moon to bring new opportunities, health and power to these zodiac signs

According to zodiac interpretations, January 6, 2026, marks a period when the Moons movement through Virgo is set to spotlight, and potentially r

SC Dismissed State's Petition Against T. Harish Rao

Based on a complaint filed by Siddipet-based real estate businessman Chakradhar Goud in 2024, the Panjagutta police had registered a case, allegi

MP: AIIMS, Bhopal, Professor Dies 24 Hours After Suicide Attempt

Doctor was on ventilator for 23 days after alleged work-related distress

Former World billiards championManojKothari passes away

EAC to decide on extension of environmental clearance for 850-MW Ratle project

EC granted for 10-year period in 2012 New Delhi, Jan 5:The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Ch

3 SEs placed as CEs, 44 PDD Enggs regularized

JAMMU, Jan 5: The Government today assigned the charge of the post of Chief Engineer (CE) to the three Superintending Engineers (SEs) and regular

The lawyer behind Julian Assange set to defend Nicolas Maduro who is Barry Pollack?

Barry Pollack, the elite defense attorney who secured Julian Assanges 2024 freedom, is now representing ousted Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro. F

Avoid non-essential travel to Iran: India

India has issued an advisory for its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. This comes amid ongoing protests and recent developments. In

US Vice President JD Vance's Ohio house attacked; suspect in custody

Bengaluru Open | Dhamnemakes heads turn with an upset win overDodig

Sub-zero nights continue across Kashmir, Ladakh remains colder

Gulmarg Freezes at 8.8C; MeT Forecasts Snow Srinagar, Jan 5:Sub-zero night temperatures continued across most parts of Kashmir, while Ladakh reco

Hyderabad: Jewellery Heist Foiled; Five Nabbed

The breakthrough came after investigators followed up on fingerprints lifted at the store. One fingerprint led the teams to Azeez, who was also w

Cyber Cops Tie Up Film Chambers To Fight Movie Piracy

DGP Shivadhar Reddy stated that digital piracy had evolved into an organised cybercrime ecosystem and required continuous coordination between la

SC Adjourns Polavaram Link Case to Jan 12, Suggests Telangana File Civil Suit

The Telangana government had filed the petition seeking immediate intervention against the PNLP, with the state alleging that illegal constructio

Dont think you can ignore anyone at the Candidates: Pravin Thipsay

Caruana will certainly be the favourite and Praggnanandhaa, too, if he is better prepared in the opening; Anish can do well if he continues his G

Army soldier dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Jammu Tawi: A soldier of the Armys Chinar Corps died on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at a camp in Anantnag district, officials said he

Bangladesh court sets January 21 for charge framing in sedition case against Hasina

The case was filed in March last year by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which submitted a charge sheet on July 30, naming 286 accus

Security Guards feted for Rescuing Pigeons

Home Guards S. Gopal (HG 3017) and Md. Afsar (HG 7281) rescued a pigeon that had become trapped on an advertising hoarding at Bowenpally crossroa

28-year-Old From Gokak Found Dead In Murudeshwar

The incident is believed to have occurred between 9 pm and 11 pm on January 4 near the railway track behind Prarthana Hotel, located about 2 km f

DC Edit | Amidst Bangladesh Row, T20 Cricket WC Must Go On

The international game can well do without Bangladesh, but Bangladesh cannot do without cricket as the game is popular at home and its board need

Engineering College Hostel Warden Arrested for Insult to Kannada

Viral video sparks protest; FIR filed for insulting Kannada language.

US debt crisis deepens: Why national debt surged past $38.5 trillion years ahead of forecasts and what it means for every American

US debt 2026: America's national debt surged past $38.5 trillion in early 2026, years ahead of projections. This alarming figure, translating to

Dasoju Flags Secunderabads Omission in GHMC Reorganisation Talk

Dr Dasoju said that just because Chief Minister Revanth Reddy once represented the Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency, the city could not be reorg

Don't feel secure in sending Bangladesh cricket team to India, next step depends on ICC's response: BCB president

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam expressed security concerns regarding the national team's participation in the T20 World Cup in I

Bengaluru: 8-Month-Old Hindu Boy Rescued Just in Time from Sacrifice Attempt

Acting on a tip-off, the source said an anonymous caller alerted the child helpline about the alleged infant sacrifice at the Colony and official

'Breach of international law!': World leaders condemn Maduro & his wife's 'abduction' by US forces

Firm to Produce Cold-Water Fish Rainbow Trout in Hyd

India is among the worlds largest fish producers, but inland cold-water aquaculture for food remains limited.