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Indian Idol 3 Winner Prashant Tamang Dies at 43

Tamang, who hailed from Darjeeling and was of Nepali origin, rose to prominence in 2004 after winning Season 3 of Sony Entertainment Televisions popular singing reality show Indian Idol.

11 Jan 2026 3:22 pm
Veteran Rock Musician Bob Weir Dead

He was diagnosed with cancer in July and succumbed to underlying lung issues surrounded by loved ones, according to the statement, posted on Weir's verified Instagram account. It did not mention when or where he died.

11 Jan 2026 3:08 pm
Need to Defeat Forces Opposing Somnath Rebuild: PM Modi

Modi was speaking at Somnath Swabhiman Parv held here to mark 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni's invasion of the Somnath temple in the year 1026.

11 Jan 2026 2:56 pm
I-PAC raids: ED moves SC against 'interference' by CM Mamata Banerjee; WB govt files caveat

The West Bengal government has also filed a caveat in the top court seeking that no order should be passed without hearing it in connection with Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids against political consultancy firm I-PAC.

11 Jan 2026 2:52 pm
GNU NextGen Summit Discusses Student Entrepreneurship In Hyderabad

Mini Shark Tank event attracted 500 participants at the summit

11 Jan 2026 1:56 pm
Fortunes Of Mumbai Indians Rest Heavily On Nat Sciver-Brunt : Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj vouch on Mumbai Indian's senior Pro's for the improved show

11 Jan 2026 1:44 pm
Medaram Witnesses Heavy Devotee Influx

Large number of devotees throng SammakkaSaralamma gaddelu as officials step up measures to regulate the rush

11 Jan 2026 1:34 pm
No Fight for CM's Chair in Karnataka Congress: Siddaramaiah

Speculations over a possible change in chief minister in the state gained traction after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20

11 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
SA20 Turns 4: Social Healer, Job Creator and a New Lucrative Option for Players Around Globe

Beyond boundaries and apartheid scars, SA20 is uniting South Africa through cricket, community, and opportunity.

11 Jan 2026 1:16 pm
Rohit Will Repeat His Success Of 2025 In This Year : Sanjay Bangar

Rohit is batting with the right rhythm and will score well with small changes in the World Cup 2027, believes Sanjay Bangar

11 Jan 2026 1:12 pm
Vishnu Manchu To Back Olympic Aspirants With Scholarships

My Dream is to see MBU produce Olympians by 2036 :Vishnu Manchu

11 Jan 2026 12:34 pm
Amit Shah to Launch BJP Kerala Mission Ahead of Assembly Polls

The Home Minister will interact with newly elected representatives from local self-government institutions across Kerala

11 Jan 2026 12:28 pm
Cyber Fraud Gang Busted in Sathupally, Four Arrested

Authorities busted a large-scale organised cyber fraud network; accused allegedly duped victims under employment and business pretexts, misused bank accounts, and laundered money online.

11 Jan 2026 12:20 pm
Pushpa Director Sukumar Turns 46, Busy Scripting Next With Ram Charan

After the massive success of Rangasthalam, Ram Charan and Sukumar may team up again

11 Jan 2026 12:11 pm
Jewellery Sales Volumes to Report Growth in Dec Qtr After Three Quarters of Decline

Gold sales in volume terms have been declining since Q4 FY25, when a drop of 25 per cent was reported as per the data of the World Gold Council

11 Jan 2026 12:07 pm
Delicious Recipes For The Festivities Coming Up

Traditional healthy recipes on your platter from all the corners of India

11 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
23-Year-Old Hindu Farmer Shot Dead By Landlord in Pakistan's Sindh

Kelash Kohli was shot at for allegedly constructing a shelter in the land owned by Nizamani in Talhar village of Badin district on January 4.

11 Jan 2026 11:59 am
In a first, Chiranjeevis Film Moves to Curb Bot-Driven Online Ratings

Welcoming the initiative, director Hemanth Madhukar said Telugu filmmakers have for years been at the receiving end of organised online attacks.

11 Jan 2026 11:42 am
Raja Saab Collections Slide in Telugu States Despite Hype

In terms of gross collections, the horror comedy has collected Rs. 35 crores gross collections in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

11 Jan 2026 11:31 am
Explainer: Simplified Income Tax Act, 2025, To Come into Force from April 1

The new law simplifies the tax timeline by doing away with the distinction between the assessment year and the previous year, replacing it with a single 'tax year' framework. It also allows taxpayers to claim TDS refund even when ITRs are filed after deadlines, without any penal charges.

11 Jan 2026 11:28 am
PM Modi Leads Shaurya Yatra as Part of Somnath Swabhiman Parv

The yatra, being organised as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, featured a procession of 108 horses, reflecting valour and sacrifice.

11 Jan 2026 11:10 am
Manchu Manoj Takes an Auto Ride After Car Breaks Down, Wins Hearts Online

According to Manoj, his car broke down, forcing a sudden change of plans. Instead of waiting around or making it an issue, he chose to hop into an auto.

11 Jan 2026 10:48 am
X Blocks Content, will Delete 600 Accounts Over Obscene Imagery Row

X Blocks Content, will Delete 600 Accounts Over Obscene Imagery Row

11 Jan 2026 10:13 am
Kerala: Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Arrested in Sexual Assault Case

The victim also claimed that Mamkootathil took money from her on several occasions

11 Jan 2026 9:59 am
Dhanurmasam Rituals Spruce Up Sankranthi

Dhanurmasam is considered a solar month and comes in between two lunar months of Margashirsha and Pushyam, drawing 15 days from each of them

11 Jan 2026 9:58 am
Mega Protests Across Iran, Activists Call it a Revolution

The Iranian Khamenei regime has accused the United States of fuelling unrest

11 Jan 2026 9:29 am
Elaborate Arrangements for Sankranthi Cockfight in Andhra

Hundreds of cockfighting arenas are being set up across coastal districts, with crores of rupees expected to change hands during the festival.

11 Jan 2026 8:55 am
Traffic Police Demonstrate Dangers of Nylon Manja

Cucumber-cut demo used to warn public against deadly kite string

11 Jan 2026 8:41 am
Sankranti Rush Congests Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway

Over 70,000 vehicles cross Pathangi toll plaza overnight as festive travel peaks

11 Jan 2026 8:18 am
Vizag to Get States First Lighthouse Museum

Sonowal said lighthouse tourism has witnessed significant growth, with visitor numbers rising from about four lakh in 2014 to nearly 20 lakh at present, following the development of 75 lighthouses as tourist destinations

11 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Sankranti Cockfights in AP: Rooster Training, Kukkuta Sastra Beliefs and the Gambling Boom

A traditional sport that continues to draw huge crowds and big money

11 Jan 2026 7:58 am
National Youth Day 2026: 10 Inspiring Swami Vivekananda Quotes

As the nation marks Swami Vivekanandas birth anniversary, his timeless words continue to inspire confidence, character and purpose among Indias youth

11 Jan 2026 7:55 am
National Youth Day 2026: Why India Celebrates January 12

Observed on Swami Vivekanandas birth anniversary, the day highlights the role of youth in shaping Indias future

11 Jan 2026 7:51 am
Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of India vs New Zealand ODI Series: Report

Pant sustained the injury during an optional practice session

11 Jan 2026 7:09 am
Rangaraya Medical College a Pride of Kakinada: Pawan

Pawan Kalyan said RMC has been rendering valuable services to poor patients and emphasised that students of the college should grow into responsible citizens.

11 Jan 2026 6:56 am
Bapatla Police Nab Maharashtra Dacoity Gang

The arrests were made following a tip-off from Maharashtra Police that the gang

11 Jan 2026 6:52 am
Project ASTRAM wins SKOCH Gold Award-2025

Launched in October 2024 and operating from the Police Command and Control Centre, Project ASTRAM aims to make public movement in Vijayawada faster, safer and smoother

11 Jan 2026 6:47 am
Govt Intensifies Efforts To Address Kidney Disease in Tiruvuru

Krishna river water would be supplied to Tiruvuru, A. Konduru and Gampalagudem areas by the end of January to ensure safe drinking water to every household

11 Jan 2026 6:41 am
Sankranti Games To Steer Youth Away From Illegal Activities

The initiative aims to divert youth from activities such as gambling and cockfights

11 Jan 2026 6:38 am
Trump Says US Ready to Help as Protests in Iran Persist

His comments come a day after he said that Iran was in ig trouble and again warned that he could order military strikes

11 Jan 2026 6:32 am
Keshav Asks Centre For Funds For Development of Amaravati, Rayalaseema, Inter-linking of Rivers

The minister asked for an allotment of Rs 5,000 crore in the Union Budget for development of Visakhapatnam as regional financial capital and to extend support for interlinking of rivers and financial support for Nallamalla-Polavaram Link Project.

11 Jan 2026 6:32 am
Bhuvaneswari Receives Outstanding Dairy Professional Award

The award was presented at the inaugural session of the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave 2026

11 Jan 2026 6:28 am
Trump Signs Order to Protect Funds From Venezuelan Oil

The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive for private investment and rebuilding

11 Jan 2026 6:20 am
Nobel Institute Says Machado Can't Give Peace Prize to Trump

Once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it cant be revoked, transferred or shared with others, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said in a short statement

11 Jan 2026 6:14 am
I&PR Minister Ponguleti: State govt ready to amend GO 252 for accreditation cards

Govt open to amending GO 252, assures fair accreditation for journalists

11 Jan 2026 1:10 am
Sankranti Sambaralu To Be Held From Today

Three-day Sankranti festivities with races, contests from Jan. 1113

11 Jan 2026 1:07 am
Erragadda Residents Protest Graveyard Plan

Brigade Citadel association former president Venkateshwarulu termed the proposal illegal and unjust and said protests would continue until the government withdrew its decision.

11 Jan 2026 1:04 am
Fish Skin Graft Saves Dog

Dr Yadav explained that treatment options for dogs suffering from toxic sepsis infections had been limited until now.

11 Jan 2026 1:01 am
T-SAT Lessons for Rural, Weaker Sections

Classes will be broadcast daily on the TSAT Vidya channel at 7 am and on the TSAT Nipuna channel at 7 pm.

11 Jan 2026 12:57 am
Gambling Debt: Suspended SI Arrested for Mortgaging Seized Gold, 'Losing' Service Pistol

Prakash Reddy was accused of mortgaging five tola gold jewellery worth about Rs.5 lakh that was seized in a theft case. He was accused of selling or misplacing his service pistol, which is yet to be recovered.

11 Jan 2026 12:54 am