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Sugar factory accident: KKS members demand compensation to kin of deceased workers; stage protest

Oh Junsung and Miwa Harimoto head the field in WTT Star Contender

ED searches doctors room in Vellore

[Weekly funding roundup Jan 10-16] Sharp rise in VC inflow into Indian startups

Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw a revival with the presence of a few reasonably sized transactions

HC sets aside life term awarded to murder convict, sees denial of fair trial

Division Bench says trial judge assumed the role of public prosecutor and did chief examination herself, exceeding the power vested in the court

Second phase of Vizhinjam port development to begin on January 24

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate second phase development works

Five booked, expelled for assaulting Assamese student at Central university in Madhya Pradesh

Annupur SP says no racial slurs were used by the accused or mentioned in the victims complaint; says accused were drunk and got into a brawl, as

Man rescued from 80-feet-deep well near Coimbatore

Four new Amrit Bharat Express trains, two weekly services to pass through SCR

DoT starts reassessment of VIs AGR after company gives its undertaking

The reassessment will involve scrutiny of VIs financial records over the last 11 years, including digital filings, audit reports, and other docum

Democratic institutions need to be transparent, responsive, accountable to people: Speaker Om Birla

Consensus and dissent are both strengths of democracy, but must be expressed within the framework of parliamentary propriety, the Speaker said; c

Saudi Arabias King Salman undergoes medical tests

Riyadh: The Kingdom ofSaudi ArabiasKing Salman bin Abdulaziz is undergoing medical tests at a hospital in Riyadh. Citing a statement from the Roy

Scientific report on Ayyappa temple gold claddings filed; SIT to examine findings

Auto industry urges support for exports from Union Budget

Also want customs duty under single tariff rate

CPI State secretary calls Sabarimala gold theft case accused Sankara Das an ideal communist

Govt monitoring gig workers safety after advisory to drop 10-min delivery claim

The SPREE initiative, which came into effect on July 1, 2025 provides a one-time window for employers and workers who were left out of the Employ

Thank you, Maharashtra: On civic poll results, PM Modi says NDA's record of development struck a chord

The prime minister said the results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that the NDA's bond with the people of Maharashtra has fu

Behind Bengaluru slums, growth and demolition drives

Bengaluru has repeatedly made headlines for a series of demolitions targeting what authorities describe as undeclared settlements.

UAE Blue Visa vs Golden Visa Explained: Eligibility, benefits, which residency option is right for you?

UAE Blue Visa vs Golden Visa explained: compare eligibility, benefits, and key differences to find the best long-term residency option.

Israel keen on enhancing trade engagements with Mangaluru, says Consul General

How much did you mess up?: Crockett explodes over Trumps Jan 6 pardons at explosive House hearing

Tamil Nadu government extends tenure of social justice monitoring committee by two years

Landman Season 2 Finale Episode 10 release date, time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, story, Season 3 possibility

Landman Season 2 Finale Episode 10 release date, time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch details are now confirmed. The episode streams o

Cybercrime police arrest 25 persons linked to various frauds

A majority of the arrests were linked to online trading frauds, which accounted for 12 of the 25 accused

CBI Arrest Two Government Officers In J&Ks Anantnag For Accepting Bribe

Srinagar, Jan 16: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Friday that it has arrested two public servants in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantna

ADGP L&O inspects Paramakudi ahead of CM Stalins visit

Reliance Q3 FY26: Profits, revenue inch up as Jio and O2C lead growth; here are 10 key takeaways

Reliance Q3FY26 Results: Reliance Industries Limited saw modest profit growth in Q3 FY26. Revenue and EBITDA climbed, powered by strong performan

iOS 26.2 now available for iPhone: What Apple fixed, new features, and whats coming next in iOS 26.3

iOS 26.2 and iOS 26.3 update: Apple has released iOS 26.2, bringing refinements like offline lyrics and automatic podcast chapters. Users can ant

BTS reunion 2026: New album ARIRANG announced, what it means?

The wait is finally over for millions of fans around the world. Global K-pop icons BTS are making their long-awaited comeback with a brand-new al

TBZ Marks Silver Jubilee in Hyderabad With New Store

The jewellery house is reaching out to younger shoppers with its Dohra collection

Assam scientists probe Sun to rethink gravity

Tezpur University researchers found that even small changes in gravity could significantly affect how energy moves inside the Sun, increasing wav

PM to Witness 10,000 Performers Bagurumba Dance During Assam Visit

Modi to flag off Amrit Bharat trains, lay Kaziranga corridor foundation and attend mass Bagurumba dance during two-day Assam visit

Wipro Q3 net declines by 7% to3,119 crore

Demand outlook pipeline is very strong while discretionary spend is something we are watching: Srini Pallia

9-1-1 Season 9: Is Aisha Hind leaving the show? Heres what we know about Hens medical diagnosis

9-1-1 Season 9: Concern for Hens health had been mounting throughout the season, as the veteran paramedic began showing alarming symptoms, includ

Eight arrested in connection with estate workers murder in Kodagu

Thousands celebrate four-century-old Prabhalu Teertham chariot festival in Konaseema

Carried on the shoulders of the locals, the chariots make their way through lush green paddy fields and along the irrigation canal, finally conve

If something happens to Bharat, Hindus will be asked about it: RSS chief Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that Hindus will be held accountable for events in Bharat, as the nation's character is defined by its people. He

Lord Balaji goes out on a hunting spree in Tirumala

As part of the Kanuma celebrations, the Lord, equipped with Panchayudhas, was taken out in a grand procession to the Parvetu mandapam situated am

Centre praises blindness control programme in A.P.

Free eye examinations are being conducted for government school students and spectacles are being distributed

No person authorised to hold meet on behalf of JD(S): Gowda

Expert Appraisal Committee insists on eco-friendly redesign for dugong conservation centre atManora in Thanjavur district

The committee coming under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change cites concerns over extensive concrete construction in e

First bull race of the season held in Vellore

It was held in Panamadangi, Sivanathapuram and Gudalavaripalli, with at least 150 bulls participating in each event.

Delhi dry day alert: Excise dept announces 5 no-liquor days between January and March

Delhi will observe five dry days from January to March. Alcohol sales will be banned on Republic Day, Maha Shivratri, Id-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami, and

Reliance Industries sees marginal profit growth in Q3 driven by O2C, Jio

AI now increasingly integrated with quantum computing

Direct disbursal of CMDRF funds not possible, rehabilitation underway: Wayanad Collector

Gems, jewellery exports to US plunge 44% in Apr-Dec on tariff woes

But exports to Australia were up 40% to $278 million and by 28% each to the UAE and Hong Kong

Class 9 student found dead near Belthangady, murder case registered

Aamir-Gauri Move Into New Home Together

However, no immediate plan of marriage

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026: School Fest Diary

Tamil Nadu Congress Leaders Bracing for Make or Break Meet

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders to air views on DMK alliance before Sonia and Rahul Gandhi as party weighs options ahead of 2026 polls

CM Omar Abdullah Calls For Stronger Partnership With Travel Fraternity To Promote J&K Tourism

MUMBAI, Jan 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed leading stakeholders from the travel and trade sector in Mumbai, calling upon them t

RBI issues revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2026

Mumbai: The central bank on Friday, January 16, issued the revised Reserve Bank Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026, aimed at further improving th

The Hindu in School Science Fest in Hassan: Students participate with enthusiasm, win prizes

Special train between Kottayam and Bengaluru Cantonment to clear festive rush

Southern Railway is operating a special train between Kottayam and Bengaluru Cantonment for one trip in each direction to avoid the rush of passe

ED attaches Al-Falah University assets, files charge sheet

Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was arrested by the ED in November 2025 on money laundering charges linked to cheating with students of the educational inst

India-EU free trade agreement to be mother of all deals: Goyal

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday, January 16, said the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc

CPI gearing up for public meeting in Khammam on January 18

Over 14,000 participants are expected to attend the event being held as part of the partys centenary celebrations

Odisha to Weed Out Underperforming Lecturers, Signals Accountability Push

**Strapline:** State directs colleges and universities to review faculty performance, with compulsory retirement on the table for sustained under

Government employees must maintain physical fitness: Cheluvarayaswamy

ISMA suggests measures to promote biofuel

IAFs Surya Kiran team dazzles crowds with aerobatic display over Bidar Fort

India remains engaged with the U.S.: MEA on Chabahar port project

It is learnt that India is in the process of transferring approximately $120 million the amount it committed for the project as part of a move

Kerala Congress Will Remain With LDF Says Joe K Mani Will Demand 13 Seats For Upcoming Assembly Polls

At a press conference held after the steering committee meeting in Kottayam, Jose recalled how the Kerala Congress was expelled from the UDF alli

Toxic actor Yash's Bengaluru house: Sneak peek at his swanky Rs 7 crore duplex, loaded with modern interiors, skyline view, indoor garden

Take a closer look inside Toxic actor Yash's luxurious Bengaluru home. From skyline views to modern interiors and a serene balcony garden.

KSRTC to introduce 12 more services on Kuttiady route

Five guarantees uplift poor, strengthen new Karnataka: Kollegal MLA

'The list never ends': Iranian journalist breaks down naming protesters killed for demanding justice

Six-member team to investigate death of teen athletes at SAI hostel

The team has started recording statements from fellow trainees and hostel staff, focussing on the contents of suicide notes recovered from the vi

Despite ban, cockfights and gambling continue in Anakapalli district

Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects regional DMK youth wing conference venue in Kalkurichi

CESC Rebuilds Collapsed Power Tower in Record 18 Hours, Restores Power to 120 Villages

Swift action ahead of Sankranthi ensures uninterrupted supply in Hanur taluk after 40-year-old transmission tower collapses

A.P. CM, Deputy CM to perform bhumi puja for 13,000-crore green ammonia unit in Kakinada on January 17

Proposed on a 495-acre campus, the project aims at an annual production of one million metric tonnes of Green Ammonia and provide 2,600 jobs

Instagram reel inspires 18-yr-old to launch business, earning Rs 6K daily

An 18-year-old, Honey Khan, who got inspired by an Instagram reel has launched a business in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The business, which was star

Iran has had protests before. Will this time be different?

Iran's intense protests, fueled by a worsening economy and external threats, have left the regime vulnerable. While a brutal crackdown continues,

Atomesus AI launches limited-time offer for AI features, image generation

New Delhi: In a move set to excite creators, professionals, and everyday users alike, Atomesus AI has officially announced a limited-time premium

Ek Din teaser: Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi promise a magical love story

The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and will be released in theatres on May 1, 2026

One of four tiger cubs captured at Nanjedevanapura after CCTV sighting

Pondicherry University begins admission process for undergraduate courses

Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Sends 5 Accused To Jail Extends Judicial Custody Of 2 Others

New Delhi, Jan 16: A Delhi court on Friday sent five accused, including three doctors and a religious preacher, to judicial custody till February

Two killed in road accident near Vagaikulam

Foreign Couple Surprised By Hyderabad's 'Modern And Clean' HITEC City, Video Viral

An English-Brazilian couple's viral video highlighted Hyderabad's HITEC City as a clean, modern tech hub, contrasting usual negative portrayals o

Elephant Pongal celebrated at Theppakadu Elephant Camp

BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers

Maharashtra's civic elections saw a significant political shift as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a dominant victory, particularly in Mumb

DPIRS students bag honours at national events

Kari Naal celebrations draw huge crowds to beaches and parks in Thoothukudi

64 injured in the years first jallikattu at Suriyur in Tiruchi district

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates the new arena on January 15; former Minister Vijayabhaskar calls for abolition of online tok

'Should not exist': Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa on legal immunity to CEC, ECs; calls it 'extraordinary protection'

Govt. employees, pensioners betrayed even during Sankranti, says CPI

It failed to honour its election promises by not announcing DA, IR, or implementing the PRC, says party State secretary Eswaraiah

Central Bank Q3 net rises 32% to 1,263 crore