Deccan Chronicle

As families gather around bonfires, they perform rituals such as offering sesame seeds and jaggery, seeking blessings from Agni and Surya Devta for a prosperous harvest.

Army Day commemorates the moment the Army became fully Indian in command. Every year after that is a reaffirmation of trustbetween the nation and those who serve it.

Pilgrims have voiced strong frustration over the authorities failure to provide basic facilities and ensure safe infrastructure, particularly at the Bheemeshwara Swamy Temple, where dangerous gaps in the walkway bridge pose a serious threat to devotees: Reports

Over the past four days, Hyderabad police seized Chinese manja worth Rs. 43 lakhs, registered 29 cases, and arrested 57 people.

On the fourteenth of January, the nation pausesnot to glorify war, but to honour those who carried its weight so others would not have to.

Reddy emphasized the need for transgender representation in legislative bodies, suggesting that nominating them as corporators in every corporation could empower them to voice their concerns and issues in local governance.

The facility in North Goa was sealed by authorities in the first week of December 2025 during a crackdown on illegally operating tourist establishments.

Sonowal said the scale of public participation reflected the growing resonance of lighthouse tourism across the country, with the festival drawing over 50,000 visitors in two days

Fathima's friend call her to Borabanda to discuss the issue and while interacting with her, he became furious and killed her

The buzz around Samantha Ruth Prabhu's potential role in the Tamil film Arasan is growing, with industry insiders confirming that discussions are underway. The film, which features Silambarasan in the lead, is directed by Vetrimaaran, celebrated for his intense and gripping films. Samantha is reportedly weighing her choices before making a commitment.

Addressing a Guinness World Records programme virtually, the senior BJP leader said the records were achieved with the blessings of Sathya Sai Baba during construction works in the Sri Sathya Sai district

The Chief Minister instructed officials to work harder this year to sustain welfare, development, and public service delivery

Following a registry marriage in Delhi, Dr. Adnan's 'walima' reception in Shahjahanpur faced backlash from Hindu activists, who demanded action against him. The police arrived but ultimately the family decided to cancel the event.

The top court was hearing a plea filed by the Telangana government against the Centre's extension of financial assistance to Andhra Pradesh to expand the Polavaram project

Ajmal said that if the ICC cannot take unbiased and principled decisions in the overall interest of world cricket, it should shut down its operations

We will soon appoint a Commission with a retired High Court or Supreme Court judge for the reorganization of districts and mandals, Revanth Reddy said

The rapper Flipperachi, who gained fame with his song featured in the film 'Dhurandhar', is set to perform in India. His first show will take place in Bengaluru at the UN40 Music Festival on March 14, with fans eagerly awaiting more tour dates.

Chinese officials have responded to U.S. claims regarding Greenland, emphasizing that their Arctic initiatives focus on peace and development, while criticizing America's approach as a pretext for pursuing its own interests in the region.

The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is currently on a two-day official visit to India, marking the first such visit since assuming office

However, critics continued to question whether the actor would still feel comfortable watching such scenes with his family, keeping the discussion alive. The portrayal of intimacy in Toxic has clearly divided audiences, with strong reactions emerging on both sides

Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, on Sunday said his hard work had brought him this far in politics and that he was confident about the Congress party's future decision regarding him

Parasakthi producer Dev Ramnath lashed out at Vijay's fans, questioning why they are spreading negativity about his film.

Modi and Merz held talks in the city of Gandhinagar, where the two countries signed various agreements to enhance cooperation in the defense sector, skill development, health and education

Anthropic said it will not train its models on health care user data

Meta has closed around 330,000 Instagram accounts, 173,000 Facebook accounts and almost 40,000 Threads accounts belonging to people believed to be under 16 years of age

ED has been investigating a case against Nowhera Shaik and others under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002 on the basis of several FIRs registered by the Police Authorities of various States

Daughter of late filmmaker Ram Mukherjee and playback singer Krishna Mukherjee, she made her acting debut with the 1996 movie Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat.

The flow of information from Iran has been hampered by an internet blackout since Thursday amid the most expansive protests against the country's clerical establishment since 2022

With a rich cinematic legacy behind him and strong family support, the young actor appears poised to carve his own identity in the Telugu film industry.

Under 'Annadata Sukhibhava,' Rs 6,310 crore was credited to 46 lakh farmers and 'Deepam 2.0' distributed 2 crore cylinders, spending Rs 2,684 crore across Andhra Pradesh

KVN Productions LLP filed an appeal against the order passed by a division bench of the high court last Friday, which put on hold the single bench's directive to the board to issue the film's certificate forthwith

Telangana prisons witnessed 42, 566 admissions, both male and female in 2025 up 11.8 per cent compared to 38, 079 in 2024

Following the discovery, police cordoned off the area and immediately moved the object to an isolated location near Jaisamand dam, about six-and-a-half kilometres from the city, as a precautionary measure

A total of eight immovable properties, land parcels and residential flats, have been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Kohli looked set for a record-extending 54th ODI century on Sunday in the opening ODI against the Kiwis that India won by four wickets

A portion of the project on the Krishna river in Nagarkurnool district collapsed in February last year. The debris in the tunnel following the collapse, including the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), have been removed

Real friends can disagree, but always resolve their differences in the end, he said in his arrival speech while referring to the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump

Ahead of its release, the court order was made with an aim to curb organised negative reviews and ratings.

IDFC FIRST Bank has a range of cards catering to multiple financial profiles. Knowing how each card rewards your spending helps you plan smarter, not harder, for 2026

A separate invitation was extended to the Chief Minister for Brahmosatvam at Sri Jogulamba temple at Alampur in Gadwal from January 19 to 23

Director Anil Ravipudi appears to be enjoying himself with his trademark fun-centric cinema, but Chiranjeevi stepping into this illogical and contrived formula proves slightly disappointing

A growing number of tech firms are targeting the lucrative health care market, betting that advances in artificial intelligence can help parse patterns in users health data to provide individualized medical recommendations

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the greenfield project at MPSEZ-Naidupeta in Tirupati district, which will comprise 4 GW of solar cell capacity and 4 GW of solar module capacity

Vijayan alleged that the Centre had slashed the borrowing limit, threatening the states end-of-year finances

The victim, identified as Diljan Ansari, has been working in Mangaluru as a migrant labourer for the past 1015 years, staying in the city for four to six months each year for work

The three-day celebration begins on the day before Sankranti(Bauni), and ends on the day after(Akkhin).

Priyanka is currently playing a key role in Mahesh Babu's Varanasi, which will be a 2027 release.

The film features a cameo appearance by Victory Venkatesh.

Vehicles are moving slowly at Pedakaparthi, Chityala, Kodad, and Ramapuram on the highway

The minister said a time-bound target has been set to complete the installation of all 33 new crest gates by June