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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
Man Injured by Kite String in Visakhapatnam

Sharp kite string causes serious facial injury on Madhurawada Bridge

14 Jan 2026 10:56 pm
Bhogi Bonfires Mark Protest At Gowada Sugar Factory

Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham and CITU addressed the gathering and urged the government to act immediately: Reports

14 Jan 2026 10:46 pm
Vemana Birth Anniversary to Be Marked on January 19

Elaborate arrangements are being made to commemorate the life and contributions of Yogi Vemana, who fought against social evils and promoted moral and spiritual values through his poetry.

14 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
IPS Officer Rakesh Aggarwal Takes Charge as NIA Chief

The Indian government has appointed Rakesh Aggarwal as the director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Currently serving as special director general, Aggarwal's new role is expected to bolster the agency's efforts in combating terrorism and enhancing national security.

14 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
India, EU Officials In Constant Touch To Resolve FTA Hurdles Ahead Of January Summit

The India-EU Summit will be held on January 27 here, and the top EU leadership will grace the Republic Day parade as the chief guest on January 26.

14 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
DC Edit | Time To Revisit Anti-Graft Law

Parliament must undo Section 17As damage to graft investigations

14 Jan 2026 10:38 pm
Sankranti Colour, SHG Business Training Mark SARAS Mela

The mela wore a festive look with Bhogi bonfires lit near the cultural stage, along with sugarcane stacks, gobbemmas and doll displays showcasing the harvest festival.

14 Jan 2026 10:30 pm
Gig Workers Get Relief, but Firms Need To Rethink Biz

Labour ministry steps in as speed-driven commerce endangers gig workers

14 Jan 2026 10:30 pm
Durga Temple Marks Sankranti; New Gosala Opened At Poranki

The festivities began with the lighting of the Bhogi bonfire at 5 am near the Sri Mahaganapati temple: Reports

14 Jan 2026 10:27 pm
Greenland, Danish Officials Meet Vance and Rubio as Trump Pushes US Control

Greenland's Prime Minister emphasizes the territory's allegiance to Denmark over the U.S., as local residents express their desire for the U.S. to respect their autonomy.

14 Jan 2026 10:23 pm
Man Attempts Suicide Near CMs Naravaripalle Home After Failing To Meet Him

The incident occurred during the Chief Ministers three-day Sankranti visit to his native village. Several people from Tirupati and Chittoor districts had gathered in Naravaripalle to seek government assistance for various grievances: Reports

14 Jan 2026 10:19 pm
Maharashtra Tops Export Preparedness

The index looks at the export infrastructure, business ecosystem, policy and governance, and export performance of states while rating them.

14 Jan 2026 10:17 pm
AP Moots PPP for Building, Maintaining Stray Cattle Shelters

The decision follows Supreme Courts strong observations recently on stopping cattle from straying onto national / state highways and relocating stray dogs to dog shelters: Reports

14 Jan 2026 10:12 pm
Mercedes Prioritises Value Over Volume, Expects 3% Sales Dip in 2025

The company reported a remarkable 34% increase in sales of its AMG portfolio, driven by popular models like the AMG G63 and AMG CLE53, indicating a robust market for high-performance luxury cars.

14 Jan 2026 10:04 pm
VMC Urges Owners To Use Layout, Building Regularisation Schemes

Uauthorised layouts and plots formed up to June 30, 2025, are eligible for regularisation under the Land Regularisation Scheme (LRS) on payment of penal charges along with 14 per cent open space charges: chief city planner Sanjay Ratna Kumar

14 Jan 2026 10:01 pm
Hampi Utsav To Be Held From Feb 13 to 15; CM Siddaramaiah To Inaugurate

The Minister said a proposal seeking Rs 22 crore has been submitted to the government for the smooth and successful conduct of the festival.

14 Jan 2026 9:58 pm
Dilip Cherian | As Central Vista Takes Shape, Power Gets New Architecture

Ministry relocations reshape the geography and symbolism of governance

14 Jan 2026 9:55 pm
Lalu Visists Estranged Sons Home For Fest, Fuels Talks Of Reconciliation

The development comes against the backdrop of the RJDs poor performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections, in which the party failed to capitalise on anti-incumbency and secured fewer seats than in the 2020 polls: Reports

14 Jan 2026 9:49 pm
K.C. Singh | Can India, Germany, EU Be Core of a Third Pole?

Defence, trade and climate cooperation signal a push for a multipolar global order

14 Jan 2026 9:24 pm
Odia Mandated For All Official Work In Odisha Government Offices; Strict Compliance Ordered

The renewed push aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice, making governance more accessible and inclusive for citizens, especially those from rural and semi-urban areas who primarily engage with the administration in Odia: Reports

14 Jan 2026 9:24 pm
AP Launches Web Portal to Report Contagious Disease Outbreaks

Citizens can log details of suspected outbreaks on the web link https://ihip.mohfw.gov.in

14 Jan 2026 9:09 pm
India Ranks 80th in Passport Rankings

India climbs five places to 80th in Henley Passport Index 2026, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations, as Asian countries dominate the top global rankings.

14 Jan 2026 9:05 pm
Telangana Bears Cost Of Repatriating Body Of Worker Who Died In Oman

Golla Abbulu, also known as Togari Abbayya, 40, a resident of Yamcha village in Navipet mandal of Nizamabad district, had gone to Salalah in Oman four months ago to work for a cleaning company: Reports

14 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Three Arrested for Drugging, Cheating Rice Traders

IV Town police station officer S. Satish Kumar and sub-inspector Sandeep Kumar said the arrests were made based on a complaint lodged by the victim, Srinivas.

14 Jan 2026 9:02 pm
Lokesh Receives Petitions at Praja Darbar in Naravaripalle

People from surrounding areas submitted petitions to the minister on various issues. Lokesh greeted the visitors and conveyed Sankranti wishes to them.

14 Jan 2026 8:59 pm
Farmers Burn Old Pattadar Passbooks In Bhogi Fires: Kolusu

The Bhogi celebrations were held at Gollapudi One Centre on the outskirts of Vijayawada, where Parthasarathy and Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad lit the traditional bonfire: Reports

14 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
Modi: Amrit Bharat Trains will Boost Trade, Tourism in WB, Assam

As many as nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

14 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
Kashmiri Parents Urge Government for Immediate Evacuation of Students from Iran

Kashmiri parents urge Centre and Indian Embassy in Tehran to ensure immediate evacuation and restore communication as security situation worsens in Iran.

14 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
Four Hours of Chess a Week Sharpens Young Minds, Says Viswanathan Anand

Chess Mahakumbh at KIIT University draws global participation, marks a first for India

14 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Delhi Court Finds Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi, 2 Others Guilty Under UAPA

The court's ruling, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, found Andrabi and her associates guilty under various sections of the IPC and UAPA. They face severe penalties, with sentencing arguments scheduled for January 17.

14 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
Swiggy, Flipkart, Zepto Drop 10-Minute Delivery Tag Following Govt Directive

Quick-commerce firms drop 10-minute delivery branding after government directive, amid concerns over rider safety, labour practices and growing regulatory scrutiny of the fast-growing sector.

14 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
TMC MLA Accused in Farakka ERO Office Vandalism; 200 BLOs Resign

SIR hearing disrupted as violence erupts in Murshidabad; protests spread to Beldanga and Rejinagar, prompting deployment of RAF and armed police.

14 Jan 2026 8:31 pm
Trouble Deepens for Yashs Toxic

Trailer in hot water for steamy content as well as for bypassing CBFC

14 Jan 2026 8:29 pm
Farmers Welcome Inauguration Of Long-Pending Barrages By CM On Jan. 16

The Chief Minister will inaugurate the Korata-Chanaka pump house and release water into the main canal at Hatti ghat in Bhoraj mandal in the afternoon: Official information

14 Jan 2026 8:27 pm
Allu Arjun, Lokesh Kanagaraj Likely To Join Hands

Mythri Movie Makers is expected to announce the project shortly

14 Jan 2026 8:23 pm
Yami and the Politics of Praise

After years of quiet perseverance, the actress finds herself at the centre of an industry-wide applause-raising questions about how Bwood chooses its stars

14 Jan 2026 8:20 pm
Films Held to Ransom by Nuisance Litigations

Shahids O Romeo is the latest victim of this trend

14 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
India's Wholesale Inflation Rebounds To 0.83% In December, Snapping Two-Month Deflation Streak

Data released earlier this week showed the country's retail inflation inched up to 1.33 per cent in December, from 0.71 per cent in November, driven by rising food prices: Reports

14 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
Vizag Police Seize 650 Bundles Of Chinese Manja

The highest seizures were recorded within the Two Town police station limits, where 257 bundles of Chinese manja were confiscated, followed by 201 bundles in the limits of the Fourth Town police station: Reports

14 Jan 2026 8:05 pm
Elephants Menace Persists In Manyam District With Kumkis Habitat Still Incomplete

Farmers are all the more devastated as the elephants have torn apart the irrigation systems.

14 Jan 2026 7:54 pm
Adivasi Mesram Clan Members Reach Nagoba Temple With Sacred Gangajal Mesram Adivasis To Perform Nagoba Abhishekam On January 18

The clan began their sacred sojourn from the Nagoba temple on December 30 and reached the Godavari River, where they collected holy water in a kalasham on January 7: Reports

14 Jan 2026 7:54 pm
The Surgeons Self-Prescription

In a profession built on precision and endurance, Dr Manasa Badveli makes a compelling case for why doctors must protect their own health as fiercely as they protect their patients.

14 Jan 2026 7:51 pm
Sangh Parivar Most Dangerous, Says Akhilesh, Urges BJP Ouster to Save Democracy

Yadav highlighted the BJP's alleged corruption and failure to address public grievances, stressing the importance of grassroots organization to ensure electoral success in the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

14 Jan 2026 7:45 pm
Wake-Up Call To Sleep Tight

Sleeping well not only keeps your body healthy, but also adds a few years to your life; sleep optimisation is the mantra of 2026

14 Jan 2026 7:42 pm
Dreams Turning Into Reality With Kris City Back In Nellore District

SPSR Nellore district collector Himanshu Shukla inspected the vast stretch of land earmarked for the Kris City a couple of days ago, signalling a renewed momentum towards making the mega project a reality.

14 Jan 2026 7:38 pm