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Ancient Shakta Roots: Rare Goddess Sculpture Found in Udupi

Prof. Murugeshi said that while the structure of the temple is believed to date back to the 15th century, the idol too has presently been dated to the same period.

13 Jan 2026 7:28 pm
Man Gets 4-Year RI For Harassing Woman, Her Daughter

The Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court in Narasannapeta convicted Tankala Shantha Rao under Sec 354-D and 509 of IPC.

13 Jan 2026 7:27 pm
Police Commissioner Urges Strict Adherence to Traffic Rules

Arrive Alive Road Safety Drive Launched in Nizamabad

13 Jan 2026 7:22 pm
Free Passes For Full Dress Rehearsal Of Republic Day 2026 Parade

Free passes for the Republic Day parade will be available till the quota for the day gets exhausted

13 Jan 2026 7:21 pm
Cricket Betting: 2 Mule Account Suppliers Held in Vizag

Police said the accused were also actively involved in betting on illegal apps

13 Jan 2026 7:09 pm
Makaravilakku: Police to Enforce Crowd Management Rules in Sabarimala

These arrangements are being implemented jointly by the Police, District Administration, Travancore Devaswom Board, and other allied departments

13 Jan 2026 7:08 pm
India Alleges Drone Violations Along Kashmir Border

The military leaders of India and Pakistan communicated earlier on Tuesday amid rising drone activity along the border. General Dwivedi highlighted that the recent drone sightings, including several low-flying units, raised concerns about security gaps that could be exploited for terrorist activities.

13 Jan 2026 7:02 pm
Police Step Up Patrols as Sankranti Exodus Raises Burglary Fears

The surveillance initiative is aimed at monitoring locked houses and deterring burglaries during the festive season

13 Jan 2026 6:54 pm
V&E Inspections Detect 1.90 Lakh Quintals Paddy Diversion in Telangana

The inspections revealed that more than 1.90 lakh quintals of paddy and about 1.72 lakh bags were found diverted or short, resulting in a financial loss exceeding Rs.60 crore to the State Exchequer

13 Jan 2026 6:50 pm
MP Donates 5 SUVs to Nellore Police

The vehicles have been allocated to Allur, Dagadarthi, Bitragunta and Kavali Rural police stations

13 Jan 2026 6:42 pm
Odisha Woman Delivers Baby At Railway Station In Parvathipuram Manyam

A heartwarming story unfolded at a railway station in Parvathipuram Manyam, where a woman unexpectedly delivered a baby on the platform.

13 Jan 2026 5:57 pm
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rathod, Bhute Power Vidarbha into Semis With 76-Run Win Over Delhi

Vidarbha will face Karnataka in a repeat of last season's final on Thursday, while Saurashtra will take on Punjab in the second semi-final on Friday

13 Jan 2026 5:55 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump Travel Ban Leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast Fans in Limbo

Senegal and Ivory Coast were added in December to the list of countries with partial restrictions on entry to the United States

13 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Mbappe Absent From Training as Arbeloa Takes Charge at Real Madrid

Arbeloa was appointed on Monday and his first game is against Albacete in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, in which French forward Mbappe is unlikely to feature

13 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
Bangladesh Tells ICC It Wont Play World Cup Matches In India

In a video conference with the ICC, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed its stance against traveling to India for the T20 World Cup, highlighting security fears. The board's request to shift games to Sri Lanka comes after political unrest in Bangladesh and strained ties with India.

13 Jan 2026 5:03 pm
Telangana: SIT Constituted to Probe 2 Cases On Fake News

The investigation would be conducted under the overall supervision of Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar

13 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
67 Songs Promoting Gun Culture, Mafia Lifestyle Removed: Haryana Police

Haryana's crackdown on music glorifying weapons and gang life reflects a broader initiative to protect the youth from the allure of crime and its associated dangers.

13 Jan 2026 4:45 pm
Kashmir Amalgam Sounds Alarm Over Intrusive Police Data Drive

In a statement issued here on Tuesday, the MMU said it had received credible reports that police personnel were circulating extensive multipage forms to mosques, madrasas, and other Muslim places of worship. These forms, it said, seek highly personal and sensitive information from imams, khateebs, mosque administrators, and individuals associated with religious institutions

13 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Clean Chit To CM Chandrababu Naidu In AP Skill Development Scam Case

The investigating agency found no involvement of the Chief Minister and accordingly filed a memo in the court, which was accepted by the judicial officer.

13 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
Five More J&K Govt Employees Sacked Over Alleged Terror Links

Officials described the move as part of a broader, decisive effort to dismantle what they termed the terror ecosystem operating within state institutions

13 Jan 2026 4:19 pm
BBC Moves to Dismiss Trumps $10B Defamation Suit in Florida Court

Trump's legal battle against the BBC centers on a documentary that combined quotes from his January 6 speech, which he claims defamed him. The BBC has apologized for the editing but maintains its defense against the lawsuit, asserting it did not air the content in Florida.

13 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Excise Case: Delhi HC Posts for May 8 Hearing on ED Plea against Bail to Kejriwal

When the matter came up for hearing, Kejriwal's counsel urged the judge to take it up after some time as the senior counsel was not available at the moment

13 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Woman, ASI Suffer Injuries due to Chinese Manja in Hyderabad

A 70-year-old woman, Yadamma, suffered cut injuries on her leg due to Chinese manja at Almasguda under Meerpet police station limits

13 Jan 2026 4:05 pm
Is China A Threat To Greenland As Trump Argues?

China's only pathway to gaining significant influence in the Arctic goes through Russia, defense experts dismissed Trump's claims

13 Jan 2026 4:04 pm
Manchester United Reach Deal To Appoint Carrick as Interim Manager: Reports

The former midfielder was pictured arriving at the club's Carrington training ground, with his appointment likely to be confirmed later in the day

13 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
Iran Relaxes Restrictions, Permits Foreign Calls Amid Rising Death Toll

As protests escalate in Iran, the government has allowed mobile phone calls to foreign countries while still enforcing a blackout on internet services and text messaging.

13 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
GMR Unveils Airside Reefer Truck to Handle Cold-chain Cargo at Hyderabad Airport

The facility eliminates temperature exposure during ramp transfers, a persistent challenge in the transportation of perishables, pharmaceuticals and biological cargo

13 Jan 2026 3:47 pm
Govt Will Go By SC Directive On Holding Bengaluru Civic Body Polls : D K Shivakumar

SC asked the Karnataka government and the state election body to hold Bengaluru local body polls by June 30.

13 Jan 2026 3:44 pm
J&K Police Launch WideRanging Data Drive on Mosques, Madrasas and Religious Administrators

The drive, underway across the Kashmir Valley, seeks detailed information on mosques and those associated with them, including imams, muezzins, khateebs- who deliver sermons on Fridays and other special occasions-, members of mosque management committees, and representatives of the BaitulMaal, the charitable wing attached to many mosques

13 Jan 2026 3:41 pm
SC Rejects PIL Seeking Removal of Savarkar Portraits, Warns of Costs

During a Supreme Court hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant criticized a petitioner's financial excuses for not attending court, emphasizing the importance of serious legal claims over frivolous petitions.

13 Jan 2026 3:36 pm
IND vs NZ: Confident India Eye ODI Series Win Against New Zealand

India made a winning start defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the lung-opener in Vadodara, but the hosts lost Washington Sundar for the remainder of the series due to a side strain

13 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Forest Fire Along LoC Triggers Landmine Blasts; Kashmir Logged 310 Forest Fires in 2025

According to officials, nearly a dozen landmines embedded along the LoC detonated as the flames advanced through the dry vegetation. These forward belts are heavily mined as part of the antiinfiltration obstacle system designed to prevent crossborder militant movement

13 Jan 2026 3:21 pm
Former CPI(M) MLA Aisha Potty Joins Congress in Kerala

Potty, who represented the Kottarakkara Assembly constituency for three consecutive terms, formally took Congress membership after arriving at the venue of a day-and-night protest organised by the party in front of the Lok Bhavan

13 Jan 2026 3:01 pm
Quick Commerce Players Do Away With Deadline After Labour Minister Intervenes

AAP MP Raghav Chadha had demanded regulations for quick commerce and other app-based delivery and service businesses, emphasising the need for social security benefits for gig workers

13 Jan 2026 2:36 pm
Upasana Konidela Cheers for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

The film is jointly produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmitha Konidela

13 Jan 2026 2:27 pm
DCA Seizes Spurious Levipil 500 Tablets in Quthbullapur

A counterfeit version of Levipil 500 tablets was found circulating in the market at Chintal in Quthbullapur during the raid

13 Jan 2026 2:24 pm
Allu Arjun Lands in Tokyo for 'Pushpa 2' Japan Premiere

The actor took to his Instagram stories to update fans, confirming that he has officially landed in Tokyo.

13 Jan 2026 2:24 pm
Will Ask States To Pay Heavy Compensation For Dog-Bite Incidents: SC

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that even dog lovers and feeders will be held esponsible and accountable for dog-bite incidents

13 Jan 2026 2:16 pm
I&B Ministry's Attempt to Block Jana Nayagan Attack on Tamil Culture: Rahul

His remarks come a day after the producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan approached the Supreme Court, challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a single-judge direction to grant the CBFC clearance to the movie

13 Jan 2026 2:09 pm
Sajjanars Deccani-style Warning against Chinese Manja Evokes Good Response

Sajjanar's innovative outreach, delivered through a series of tweets with the hashtag #SayNoToChineseManja, has struck a chord on social media and is rapidly going viral

13 Jan 2026 1:58 pm
SC Delivers Split Verdict on Section 17A of PC Act

The case will now be placed before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for forming a larger bench to hear the matter for a final decision

13 Jan 2026 1:55 pm
Venus Williams Loses in First Round of Final Australian Open Warm-Up

It was the second consecutive tournament in which Williams has crashed at the first hurdle after last week's Auckland Classic

13 Jan 2026 1:50 pm
Elephant Calf Dies After Swallowing Country-Made Bomb, Farmer Held

Elephant calf died in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

13 Jan 2026 1:31 pm
Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi Review: Ravi Tejas Entertainer Bites the Dust

The story revolves around a happily married man who gets into an extramarital affair and faces its consequences

13 Jan 2026 1:20 pm
Actor Jeetendra, Son Tusshar Sell Property To NTT For Rs 559 Crore

Japan's NTT Global Data Centers has bought over 30,195 sq m space in Balaji IT park

13 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
Op Sindoor Showcased Tri-Service Synergy: Army Chief General Dwivedi

Addressing the annual press conference in the national capital, General Dwivedi said the Armed Forces had complete freedom to act or respond during the operation

13 Jan 2026 1:02 pm
Karnataka Home Minister Offers Clarification on Hate Speech Bill

Explaining the bill, the minister said this is a bill that has been brought with foresight

13 Jan 2026 12:36 pm
Seasonal Tastes Brings Northeast Indian Flavours to The Westin Hyderabad with Chef Gitika Saikia

Curated by renowned Chef Gitika Saikia, the experience brings together rustic regional cooking, indigenous ingredients, and time-honoured techniques in a contemporary, festive setting.

13 Jan 2026 12:36 pm
Farmer Connect, Traceability Matter to Todays Coffee Consumer: Dushyant Singh

What remains constant at Sutra is the promise of uncompromised quality and a consistently delicious cup of coffee every single time, says Dushyant Singh, founder of Coffee Sutra, while elaborating on building a coffee brand rooted in education, transparency and meaningful experiences.

13 Jan 2026 12:32 pm
Carlos Alcaraz Eyes Australian Open Crown To Complete Career Slam

Alcaraz owns titles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and victory at Melbourne Park would see him eclipse Don Budge, who wrapped up the career Slam two days before his 23rd birthday by winning the 1938 French Open

13 Jan 2026 12:13 pm