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Actor Timothy Busfield Held Without Bond on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Emmy winner faces allegations from set of New Mexico TV series

15 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Rio Zoo Cools Animals With Popsicles as Heatwave Scorches City

Frozen treats help jaguars, monkeys beat extreme summer temperatures

15 Jan 2026 11:22 am
Google Launches Personal Intelligence Feature in Gemini App

New beta lets users securely link Google apps for personalised AI replies

15 Jan 2026 11:13 am
CM Adityanath greets people on Makar Sankranti, Pongal

May the grace of Lord Sun and the blessings of Mother Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati always remain upon everyone, he added.

15 Jan 2026 10:01 am
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

Agents have yanked people from cars and homes and been confronted by angry bystanders who bare demanding that officers pack up and leave.

15 Jan 2026 9:52 am
Zubeen Garg Was Intoxicated, Refused Life Vest: Singapore Police

Coroner told singer drowned after jumping from yacht near Lazarus Island

15 Jan 2026 9:41 am
Jaishankar, Iran FM Discuss Crisis as Protests Rock Tehran

India urges nationals to leave Iran as unrest death toll hits 2,500

15 Jan 2026 8:45 am
Indian Army soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding nation: PM Modi

Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor General Sir FRR Bucher in 1949.

15 Jan 2026 8:22 am
RCMP Alleges Bishnoi Gang Acted on Behalf of Indian Government

Report surfaces as India-Canada ties show signs of diplomatic thaw

15 Jan 2026 8:03 am
Voting begins for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

These are the first BMC polls since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena when Eknath Shinde, now Deputy Chief Minister, broke away with a majority of the party's MLAs and allied with the BJP to become the chief minister.

15 Jan 2026 7:48 am
Venezuelans Pray for Peace During Divina Pastora Procession

Thousands join Catholic pilgrimage as nation faces political uncertainty

15 Jan 2026 7:39 am
Iran State TV Airs Threat Against Trump Amid Protest Uprising

Tehran escalates rhetoric as Trump urges Iranians to topple regime

15 Jan 2026 7:19 am
Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions ahead

The Islamic Republic shut its airspace to commercial flights early Thursday morning for about two hours, without explanation, a notice to pilots read.

15 Jan 2026 6:45 am
Bhogi Lights Up Nellore And Prakasam With Faith And Festivity

Temples across both districts witnessed a heavy rush of devotees. In Nellore, the Sri Ayyappa Swamy temple drew hundreds in the evening to coincide with the Makara Jyothi ritual at Sabarimala.

15 Jan 2026 2:41 am
State Keen On Pay-By-Use Electric Auto Conversion

To overcome this roadblock, the government is in talks with some companies that are willing to bear the conversion costs initially and recovery of their investment in the form of a daily subscription fee from the vehicle owners.

15 Jan 2026 2:37 am
Pongal Reflects Farmers Toil, Cultural Unity: PM

With Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu due in the coming months, Modi is also expected to visit the state later this month. Sources said he is likely to address a public rally during his first visit to Tamil Nadu this year on January 23, though the venue is yet to be finalised.

15 Jan 2026 2:33 am
SIT Arrests Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) member K P Shankar In Hospital

The arrest took place at a private hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. A police team led by SP Sasidharan recorded the arrest after arriving at the hospital on Wednesday evening.

15 Jan 2026 2:29 am
Lokesh Hails Progress Of Solar Power Project, Battery Energy Storage Facility

The ACME-FDRE project is in line with Andhra Pradeshs broader strategy to emerge as a national hub for renewable energy and advanced power solutions, leveraging ready land banks, robust transmission infrastructure and a responsive single-desk clearance mechanism.

15 Jan 2026 2:23 am
AP Cracks Down On Private Buses, Collects Rs 53.86 Lakh As Fines For Overcharging

The special drive, carried out from January 9 to 14 under the directions of Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha, targeted private operators accused of fleecing passengers travelling home for the festival.

15 Jan 2026 2:19 am
Suprabatha Seva To Resume At Tirumala From Thursday

Suprabatha Seva is the first and most important daily ritual at the Tirumala temple

15 Jan 2026 2:14 am
Bhu Bharati E-Challan Scam: Rs 52 Cr Loss to State Treasury

According to a report submitted to the government, the department stated that fraudulent transactions were largely concentrated in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Rangareddy and Jangaon districts.

15 Jan 2026 2:11 am
SC To Hear ED Plea Against West Bengal, Mamata

A two-judge bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Vipul Pancholi is likely to take up the matter.

15 Jan 2026 2:06 am
Cgarh: 29 Naxals Surrender In Sukma, Maoists Support System In Darbha Division Dismantled

The surrendered 29 Naxals were the support system of top-level Maoists in Bastar, being engaged in facilitating their meetings, arranging food for them, planting improvised explosive devices (IED) under bridges and roads, a senior police officer said.

15 Jan 2026 2:02 am
Germany, France To Send Troops To Greenland, Coveted By Trump

Sweden has also said it will take part in the European military mission.

15 Jan 2026 2:00 am
Union Banks Profit Up 10% On Lower Provisions, IOBs Net Up 56%

The standalone net profit rose 9 per cent to Rs 5,017 crore.

15 Jan 2026 1:49 am
Aadhaar, Voter ID Not Proof of Date of Birth in Service Matters: MP High Court

The bench of Justice Jai Kumar Pillai has observed while setting aside a government order reinstating an Anganwadi worker and terminating her successor in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.

15 Jan 2026 1:43 am
Polling Today For 29 Municipal Corporations Across Maharashtra

Voting in Maharashtra municipal elections will start at 7:30 am on Thursday and will continue till 5:30 pm

15 Jan 2026 1:37 am
Chhattisgarh CM Announces 3-Year Action Plan to Prevent Maoist Revival in Bastar

Sai said that Naxalism, which has long been the biggest obstacle to Chhattisgarhs development, has now entered a decisive phase of elimination.

15 Jan 2026 1:21 am
Sankranti Travel Packs Pet Homes in Hyderabad

Pet parents travelling to districts such as East and West Godavari said they preferred boarding homes resembling house environments.

15 Jan 2026 1:19 am
SIT Arrests Three Journalists in Woman Officer Case

Sajjanar said other suspects had switched off their mobile phones, allegedly believing that travelling abroad, including to Bangkok, would help them evade the law.

15 Jan 2026 1:10 am
Revanth to Unveil NextGen Life Sciences Policy at Davos

The policy aims to transform Telangana into one of the worlds top three life sciences clusters by 2030 and build a $250 billion life sciences economy.

15 Jan 2026 1:01 am
Two Killed as Lorry Hits Motorcycle at Thullur

According to Thullur police, the victims were identified as Buddha Mark (50) and Paul (65).

15 Jan 2026 12:38 am
Police Seize 21 Kg Ganja Worth 7 L; 2 Held

A mobile phone used by the accused was also seized as part of the investigation.

15 Jan 2026 12:34 am
Shadowfax Technologies IPO From Jan. 20

Incorporated in June 2016, Shadowfax Technologies is a logistics solution provider

15 Jan 2026 12:33 am
Steep Decline in Haj Applications Amid Deadline

This years Haj likely to be performed in May last week and the set deadline is too early for the aspirants who wish to perform pilgrimage through private operators.

15 Jan 2026 12:32 am
Kite Fest Marks Restoration of Nallacheruvu Lake

HYDRAA officials said that if 100 lakes in the city are developed similarly, urban flooding can be significantly controlled.

15 Jan 2026 12:28 am
Dharampuri Police File FIR Against Dog Killings

The case was registered under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, based on complaints that workers hired by the Dharampuri Municipality injected stray dogs with a poisonous substance, leading to their deaths.

15 Jan 2026 12:26 am
Fatal Manja Incident: 48-Year-Old Biker Killed in Bidar

The deceased has been identified as Sanju Kumar, a resident of Bambulagi village.

15 Jan 2026 12:22 am
Lorry Owners Plea to CM Against Bank Auto Debit of Challans

The appeal comes in response to a proposal mentioned by the Chief Minister during a road safety event held on Monday.

15 Jan 2026 12:20 am
Kite Flyers Lament Loss of Open Grounds in Hyderabad

Peoples Plaza on Necklace Road, which earlier hosted the International Kite and Sweet Festival, has now been repurposed for exhibitions and fairs.

15 Jan 2026 12:19 am
Seven Journalists Among Nine Booked for Alleged Blackmail in Nizamabad

The complainant told the police that the accused had collected 5 lakh from them.

15 Jan 2026 12:17 am
Hyderabads Skies Set for Colourful Balloon Rides

As Hyderabad prepares for the official launch, these quiet test flights have already added a touch of magic to the citys dawn skies.

15 Jan 2026 12:14 am
Handloom Worker Killed in Accident on NH-65

According to police, the deceased was identified as Ganji Ashok, a resident of Sansthan Narayanapur village in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district.

15 Jan 2026 12:13 am
Probe On Into Sale of 2-Month-Old Girl

The woman was caught red-handed following the timely intervention of officials from the Women's Department and Child Welfare (WD & CW) department, as well as local police, on Tuesday.

15 Jan 2026 12:11 am
Kites from Across the World Light Up Hyderabad Skies

Large crowds thronged the venue to watch professional flyers and sample a wide variety of sweets.

15 Jan 2026 12:10 am
BIE Seeks Poll Duty Exemption for Government College Staff

Krishna Aditya mentioned that the English practical exams for the first and second-year intermediate students are scheduled for January 21 and 22 respectively, followed by ethics and human values exam on January 23 and environmental education exam on January 24.

14 Jan 2026 11:14 pm
5 Arrested for Temple Ornaments Theft

Police recover Rs 26 lakh worth of stolen temple ornaments

14 Jan 2026 11:05 pm
Gaza Enters Second Phase of Ceasefire Plan, Says Trump Envoy

As part of its evolving strategy for Gaza, the United States is now prioritizing the demilitarization of Hamas and the establishment of a new Palestinian administration. Steve Witkoff confirmed that the ceasefire deal will also focus on reconstruction efforts, although details about the governance structure remain unclear.

14 Jan 2026 11:01 pm
Sankranti Festivities Mark Renewed Development Focus in Vijayawada

The celebrations were held in a festive atmosphere with large participation from NDA leaders, party workers and the public.

14 Jan 2026 11:01 pm
Hyderabadis Celebrate Bhogi With Kites, Rangolis

Terrace kite flying was especially popular among those above 40. While the lack of wind affected kite flying during the afternoon, conditions improved after 5 pm, reviving the excitement.

14 Jan 2026 10:57 pm