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Akshay Kumars Security Vehicle Involved in Accident in Juhu, One Injured

According to police, the autorickshaw was hit by a speeding Mercedes car, causing it to ram into the vehicle that was part of Kumar's security entourage.

20 Jan 2026 7:24 am
Russia, Thailand Invited to Join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza

A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the board with the money going to rebuild Gaza

20 Jan 2026 7:16 am
I Can't Push it Anymore: Saina Nehwal Confirms Retirement

Saina last played a competitive match at the Singapore Open in 2023, but did not formally announce her retirement at the time

20 Jan 2026 7:03 am
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Resigns Ahead of Snap Polls

The Balkan country was plunged into fresh political turmoil after a series of widespread anti-corruption protests swept a conservative-led government from office in mid-December

20 Jan 2026 6:48 am
US-Canadian Command to Send Military Aircraft to Greenland

NORAD said that the arriving aircraft will operate alongside those from bases in the continental United States and Canada

20 Jan 2026 6:40 am
RTC Bus Driver Suffers Seizures, Drives Into Fields, 19 Injured

The bus, on its way to Vizianagaram from Rajam, was carrying 87 passengers including 51 women, the driver and a cleaner

20 Jan 2026 2:32 am
Trouble Ahead For YSRC 'Conspirators' In Scams, Says AP BJP Chief

Madhavs remarks against the YSRC went viral, leading to speculation as to who among the opposition could be targeted and how soon it would happen.

20 Jan 2026 2:31 am
Bangladesh to Release 9 North Andhra Fishermen

According to the AP Mechanised Fishing Boat Operators Association, the fishermen were taken into custody by the Bangladesh Coast Guard and have been lodged at Mongla police station in Bagerhat district for the past three months.

20 Jan 2026 2:29 am
2 Weekly Amrit Bharat Trains via Vizag

Both services will halt at Duvvada and Visakhapatnam, improving connectivity between south India and the Northeast.

20 Jan 2026 2:27 am
Education Must Scale Beyond Degrees: TN Central Varsity VC

The six-day capacity building programme on integration of Indian knowledge systems in curriculum resolved to integrate the nations civilizational knowledge traditions with contemporary higher education curricula.

20 Jan 2026 2:26 am
14 Passengers Injured as a Bus Overturned

The injured were shifted to the Government Hospital at Pithapuram for treatment.

20 Jan 2026 2:24 am
2 Killed, 6 Injured in Separate Road Mishaps

The deceased was identified as Chandra (40), the driver of the vehicle.

20 Jan 2026 2:22 am
Inspector, SI, Head Constable Suspended

Sri Sathya Sai district SP Sathish Kumar took serious note of the complaints and ordered action.

20 Jan 2026 2:17 am
SC To MP: Decide On Prosecuting Minister Vijay Shah In 2 Weeks

The Madhya Pradesh government has been pulled up by the apex court for sitting on the special investigation team (SIT) report on the matter for the last six months without taking action on it, leaving chief minister Mohan Yadav little scope to shield his ministerial colleague further, a senior BJP functionary said on Monday.

20 Jan 2026 2:16 am
The Last Emperor of Fashion: Valentino Garavani Dies in Rome at 93

Valentino Garavani was not only a constant guide and inspiration for all of us, but a true source of light, creativity and vision, the foundation said in a statement posted on social media.

20 Jan 2026 2:15 am
Moderate Earthquake Kills 1 Person, Damages Dozens of Homes in PoK

In a statement, the regional Gilgit-Baltistan government said the tremors mainly caused damage across the Hunza Valley.

20 Jan 2026 2:12 am
Laxman Slams Revanth Reddy for Comments on Modi, Shah

Dr Laxman strongly condemned Reddys remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah at a CPI national conclave in Khammam on Sunday

20 Jan 2026 2:09 am
UPL Promoted Advanta Enterprises Files DRHP For IPO

The IPO is entirely an offer for sale of over 3.61 crore equity shares of Rs 1 face value by selling shareholders - UPL and Melwood Holdings managed by global private equity firm KKR

20 Jan 2026 2:08 am
90-Day Skill Training Course for Jobless

The course, conducted offline at the Sathya Sai Skill Centre in Hyderabad, is open to unemployed graduates from any region who completed M.Sc, B.Tech, M.Tech or MCA degrees between 2022 and 2025.

20 Jan 2026 2:07 am
SI Gets 10-Year Jail Term for Cheating Woman on False Marriage Vow

According to police, the SI, Kunchala Ravi Teja, while working at Nagarampalem police station, allegedly developed a relationship with M. Sakheena, 24, of Tummurkota village in Rentachintala mandal of Palnadu district by promising to marry her, but later cheated her by evading the marriage.

20 Jan 2026 2:06 am
TGSRTC Staff Take Road Safety Vow

On Monday, drivers, conductors, mechanical staff, supervisors and office staff collectively pledged to strictly follow traffic rules while commuting from their residences to depots and while returning home after duty.

20 Jan 2026 2:04 am
Woman Stabbed to Death While Trying to Pacify Fight

East Godavari district superintendent of police G. Bindu Madhav formed five special teams to nab the accused.

20 Jan 2026 2:03 am
Excise Dept Reviews MLA's Views on Liquor Biz Timings

Excise department officials clarified that a uniform excise policy is already in place across Telangana and applies to all liquor outlets.

20 Jan 2026 2:02 am
Elephant Dies of Electrocution at Mango Orchard in Chittoor

Elephants were sighted near Parveta Mandapam on Monday, days after being seen near the Seventh Mile on the First Ghat Road.

20 Jan 2026 2:01 am
Mediation Cited As Way To Reduce Burden On Courts

Addressing a training camp at Rajamahendravaram, Sunitha said that as per a Supreme Court directive, the medication and conciliation project committee would provide the training to advocates.

20 Jan 2026 2:00 am
Pollution Panel Raises Alarm at Industrial Expo

Visitors were briefed on pollution sources such as municipal solid waste, industrial emissions, water contamination, noise pollution and the growing impact of singleuse plastics.

20 Jan 2026 1:59 am
Thick Fog Delays Four Flights, One Cancelled At Vijayawada Airport

Airport authorities said all flights scheduled to land in the early morning could do so only after 10 am, once visibility improved

20 Jan 2026 1:58 am
Annaprasadam in all TTD Temples from March-end

Singhal reviewed the construction of new TTD temples in Guwahati, Patna, Coimbatore, and Belagavi.

20 Jan 2026 1:55 am
RK Beach to Host Celebrations for 150 Years of Vande Mataram

A major public event is scheduled for February 6, followed by celebrations at RK Beach on February 7.

20 Jan 2026 1:54 am
Indias First: Hyderabads C-Mitra Uses AI To Draft Legal Complaints For Cybercrime Victims

C-Mitra was formed on January 9 by city police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar to make it easy for cybercrime victims to lodge complaints. The cell guides victims through the legal process, V. Arvind Babu, DCP, CCS, C-Mitra, told Deccan Chronicle.

20 Jan 2026 1:41 am
Rs 5-Cr For Restoration Of 4 Buddhist Sites

Officials said the structures had been deteriorating over time and the conservation efforts would help protect them, create awareness and draw more visitors.

20 Jan 2026 1:36 am
Hyderabad: DCP Targeted in Fake E-Challan Scam

Interestingly, the messages ended with a cautionary note asking the recipient to follow traffic rules, officials said.

20 Jan 2026 1:27 am
AIIMS Bibinagar Unveils Rs 5.4 Crore Robotic Facility

The facilities were inaugurated by Prof. Amita Aggarwal, executive director, AIIMS Bibinagar, in the presence of IOCL executive directors Bibhuti Pradhan and Piyush Mittal, who attended the programme as chief guests.

20 Jan 2026 1:19 am
HC Warns of Blanket Ban on Future Land Acquisitions if Compensation Arrears Are Not Cleared

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar was hearing a contempt petition filed by more than 60 farmers from Busireddypally and surrounding areas of Pangal mandal of Wanaparthy district.

20 Jan 2026 1:19 am
Goldsmith Murdered in Shamsheergunj

Police said the motive behind the murder is yet to be established.

20 Jan 2026 1:14 am
SC Again Issued Contempt Notices To The Speaker In BJP`s Maheshwar Reddy Petition

The apex court had earlier issued a contempt notice to the Speaker in November last year for failing to decide the disqualification petitions within the stipulated timeframe in the contempt petitions filed by BRS leaders: Reports

20 Jan 2026 1:11 am
Meerpet: CA Arrested in Wife and Sons Death Case

This followed a statement in the case given by one Lakshmi, mother of the victim.

20 Jan 2026 1:11 am
Constable Injured In Stone Pelting Incident

Tensions escalated when Ahmed allegedly attacked two individuals, following which a group of around 30 to 40 people gathered near his residence. The crowd resorted to stone pelting, leading to panic in the area.

20 Jan 2026 1:06 am
Jaishankar Warns Poland Against Aiding Terror Infra

Jaishankars comments came in the backdrop of Sikorskis visit to Pakistan three months ago, following Operation Sindoor last year: Reports

20 Jan 2026 1:04 am
KLIS Contractors Unwilling to Blink First

Criminal action threat runs into rough weather

20 Jan 2026 1:04 am
Siddaramaiah Inaugurates Chalukya Utsava-2026

An additional Rs 1 crore will be provided for the festival. The government would also extend support for the unveiling of the Immadi Pulikeshi statue: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

20 Jan 2026 12:58 am
Waqf Board Reviews 120-Cr Works At Jahangeer Dargah

The inspection was led by Waqf Board chairman Syed Azmatullah Husseni, along with Shadnagar MLA K. Shankaraiah and other public representatives and officials: Reports

20 Jan 2026 12:46 am
Satyam Scam: Special Court Issues Notices Over Fake Land Mutations in Janwada

After hearing Immaneni Rama Rao, counsel for the petitioner, the court directed issuance of notices to all respondents concerned and posted the matter to January 27 for further consideration, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the allegations.

20 Jan 2026 12:45 am
Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car While Crossing NH-65

58-year-old succumbed to injuries after being taken home from the hospital

20 Jan 2026 12:39 am
Vets Link Diabetes In Pet Dogs To Vision Loss

Diabetes in pets is increasing because they are companion animals. Whatever we eat, we tend to feed them as well. This makes diabetes a lifestyle disease in pets just like in humans: Reports

20 Jan 2026 12:37 am
Brides Wanted Banners Steal the Show at Kalikiripalli Cattle Festival

Festival-goers were seen stopping to read the banners, breaking into laughter and sharing amused reactions.

20 Jan 2026 12:36 am
All Set for Statewide Tiger Estimation From Today

The six-day All India Tiger Estimation, with three days of trail walks followed by three more days of line transect walks will cover all 3,053 forest beats.

20 Jan 2026 12:33 am
300 Families in Dasara Basti Win High Court Reprieve

Telangana High Court orders status quo at Dasara Basti

20 Jan 2026 12:27 am
CCTV Cameras To Be Installed At Garbage Hotspots

Inputs and suggestions from residential welfare associations (RWAs) will be taken into account while shortlisting locations. Earlier, in the Uppal Circle, the corporation had installed cameras equipped with siren like alerts when littering was detected: Officials

20 Jan 2026 12:22 am
Stem Cell Lab Launched At NIMS For Poor

The governments goal is to ensure that people from poorer sections benefit from advanced medical care: Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha

20 Jan 2026 12:09 am