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Hyderabad to host beauty-tech GCC

LOreal to set up facility in November

21 Jan 2026 11:07 am
In WEF, Davos, Jharkhand government signs a MoU with Tata Steel of over 11,000 crore

As per the information shared by the Jharkhand Chief Ministers Office, the partnership will bring advanced green steel technologies from the Netherlands and Germany to Jharkhand

21 Jan 2026 11:00 am
WEF 2026: World order in midst of a rupture, says Canada PM Carney

In his speech at the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney offered an analysis of Donald Trumps impact on global affairs without naming the U.S. President

21 Jan 2026 10:57 am
WEF 2026: Adani Group sets out 6 lakh crore investment blueprint for India

The Adani Group said the investments span Maharashtra, Assam and Jharkhand and reflect a strategic shift from standalone asset creation to integrated, technology-led infrastructure platforms

21 Jan 2026 10:45 am
21 Jan 2026 10:32 am
AI labelling rules nearing finalisation, says IT Secretary S. Krishnan

In October, the government had proposed changes to IT rules, mandating the clear labelling of AI-generated content and increasing the accountability of large platforms like Facebook and YouTube

21 Jan 2026 10:27 am
APMC to build state-of-the-art fruit and vegetable market at Singena Agraharain Bengaluru

Government mulling over shifting Kalasipalya vegetable market to Singena Agrahara, trade of perishables in Yeshwantpur APMC yard to be shifted to Dasanapura

21 Jan 2026 10:22 am
T.N. Assembly condoles death of former MLAs

Assembly Speaker M. Appavu read out the obituary references

21 Jan 2026 10:19 am
Do you think you have a malfunctioning thyroid? Doctors say, consult before testing

Tiredness, weight gain to hair loss, mood swings and many everyday health complaints are increasingly linked to the thyroid. Doctors emphasise that this growing suspicion can drive excessive testing, misdiagnosis, and unnecessary lifelong treatment

21 Jan 2026 10:18 am
Country is in a dangerous shift from cooperative federalism to coercive centralism, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Socialist thoughts are deeply rooted in the political history of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah said, adding that it has shaped Karnatakas governance culture

21 Jan 2026 10:06 am
Elon Musk hints at buying Ryanair amid Starlink spat

Elon Musk, who founded Tesla and heads Starlink, a satellite internet system developed by his aerospace company SpaceX, has been suggesting for days that he might buy Ryanair

21 Jan 2026 10:05 am
Former AIADMK Minister R. Vaithilingam resigns, set to join DMK

Vaithilingam is the second MLA aligned with Mr. Panneerselvam to switch allegiance to the DMK

21 Jan 2026 9:52 am
Kerala Assembly polls: UDF eyes Dalit thinker Sunny M. Kapikad to challenge LDF hold in Vaikom

When contacted, Kapikad confirmed that informal discussions have taken place regarding his possible candidature, though he said no formal communication has been received from the UDF leadership

21 Jan 2026 9:51 am
Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth

Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros

21 Jan 2026 9:47 am
State cannot shut a Madrasa because it is not recognised with Board, says Allahabad HC

The counsel for the State said that running of an unrecognised madrasa may create unwarranted complications as the students of the institution will not be entitled to claim any benefit on the basis of qualification acquired from unrecognised madrasa

21 Jan 2026 9:39 am
All land measurement issues will be disposed of by January 31: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the Revenue and Land Reforms Department to make necessary arrangements for adequate manpower and resources, along with ensuring intensive monitoring of the entire process

21 Jan 2026 9:24 am
OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT

OpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor

21 Jan 2026 9:20 am
Seven fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy off Kodiyakkarai

The fishermen were taken into custody along with the boats for allegedly fishing across the maritime boundary

21 Jan 2026 9:19 am
Palantir inks HD Hyundai deal worth hundreds of millions, CEO bullish on Korea

The companies organised a signing ceremony at office space Palantir set up for the World Economic Forums annual meeting this week

21 Jan 2026 9:10 am
No compromise on Mumbai Mayors post, say BJP leaders

Mayor must be from the larger party: Chandrakant Patil ahead of BJP-Sena meet in Capital over composition of key BMC panels; Sena corporators have left Bandra hotel, says party functionary

21 Jan 2026 9:05 am
36 personnel, including 32 students injured in road mishap near Rajamahendravaram in A.P.

The students and teachers of Government Model High School, Gundlapalli, in Nalgonda District of Telangana State were travelling in the two buses as part of an excursion trip

21 Jan 2026 9:01 am
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years

The space agency said her retirement took effect at the end of December; NASAs new administrator Jared Isaacman called her a trailblazer in human spaceflight

21 Jan 2026 8:36 am
Wayanad landslides compensation: HC seeks stance of Centre, State

The petitioners have sought compensation for their land under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, along with appropriate rehabilitation measures

21 Jan 2026 8:32 am
The importance of Pax Silica for India

The Pax Silica initiative seeks to reduce coercive dependencies, secure global tech/AI supply chains, and build trusted digital infrastructure. India seeks to join it as it has a strong digital infrastructure, and a growing AI market

21 Jan 2026 8:30 am
How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space

The commercial space industry is evolving rapidly, driven by reusable rocket technologies that significantly lower launch costs. Companies like SpaceX lead the charge, with the market projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, enhancing sustainability and increasing mission frequencies

21 Jan 2026 8:30 am
Saved banyans of Chevella burn again

A survey by the Nature Lovers Group then put the total number of trees burnt, damaged and uprooted at 101

21 Jan 2026 8:20 am
Warring couples cant be allowed to settle their scores by treating courts as battlefield: Supreme Court

A Bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan made the observations while dissolving a marriage between the couple who stayed together only for 65 days and have been separated for over a decade

21 Jan 2026 7:48 am
H-NEW holds counselling session for drug consumers and their families in Hyderabad

The primary objective of the session was to sensitise parents to the harmful effects of drug abuse, help them recognise early warning signs of substance dependency and emphasise the critical role of family support in rehabilitation

21 Jan 2026 7:48 am
Trump says U.S. will wipe out Iran if it assassinates him

Iran on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) warned Mr. Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

21 Jan 2026 7:35 am
London school accused of religious discrimination after pupil challenged over tilak

INSIGHT UK stated that the child and his family experienced significant distress at the Wembley school, leaving Hindu parents with no option but to remove at least four pupils from the school

21 Jan 2026 7:27 am
Universities must promote innovation: Governor

The conference was jointly organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and hosted by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

21 Jan 2026 7:05 am
Charter of rights for People Living with HIV and ART to be placed before State HIV conclave

The proposed charter seeks to ensure dignity and non-discrimination, privacy and confidentiality of HIV status, access to comprehensive health services, and functional accountability mechanisms across government departments

21 Jan 2026 7:03 am
CCB arrests Nigerian national, recover synthetic drugs worth 5.15 crore

The police are now trying to track down the source of the drugs and possible involvement of others in the crime

21 Jan 2026 7:02 am
Womens commission demands probe under POSH Act against Rao

The Commission has sought a transparent and impartial inquiry

21 Jan 2026 7:01 am
The darker side of Madras in the 1860s

Prison life today is often spoken of in hushed terms, where those inside manage to get what they want, from narcotics to deadly weapons. It is interesting that it was no different in the 1860s.

21 Jan 2026 7:00 am
BDA@50: Why BDAs foray into apartment housing has delivered uneven results

In many cases, basicinfrastructure such as approach roads, drainage networks and reliable public transport lagged behind construction, diminishing the attractiveness of the flats despite lower prices

21 Jan 2026 7:00 am
Six-year-old girl survives Spanish train crash, loses family

Relative Juan Barroso told reporters the 6-year-old is in good health after receiving three stitches in her head at a hospital

21 Jan 2026 6:55 am
On the approach, outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R. Ambedkar. In the erstwhile Madras Presidency, the party bagged 27 out of 30 seats allotted to SCs.

21 Jan 2026 6:45 am
Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

The U.S. President followed up with a series of insults and provocative social media posts about seizing Greenland

21 Jan 2026 6:42 am
U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance, wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

The news of the Republican Vice-President's growing family comes as he has spent years passionately advocating for Americans to have more children

21 Jan 2026 6:30 am
Chennais iconic annual fair at Island Grounds turns 50

The 70-day-long India Tourism and Industrial Fair that began at the Island Grounds in the city recently turned 50 this year. The Sutrula Porutkatchi was conceived and named by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. It began in the city in 1974 as the Pongal Tourist Trade Fair.

21 Jan 2026 6:00 am
Narrating stories of the worlds women mathematicians, in portraits

Woman in mathematics often find themselves up against a formidable glass ceiling. A new exhibition opens a window into the lives of 20 extraordinary women academics, including one from India

21 Jan 2026 6:00 am
Metro services to run between Poonamallee and Vadapalani soon

Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. has received the final approvalfrom the Railway Board to operate the services on the Phase II stretch from February

21 Jan 2026 5:43 am
Why only female Darwins bark spiders weave the toughest webs

The Darwins bark spider, found in the forests of Madagascar, weaves silk that outperforms steel and most human-made fibres in both strength and toughness. Its silk has a tensile strength of about 1.6 gigapascals, around 3x higher than that of iron, making it the toughest biological material ever tested

21 Jan 2026 5:30 am
SRIHER celebrates 20 years of its cochlear implantation programme

There was a multidisciplinary team involving ENT surgeons, audiologists, speech and language therapists, anaesthesiologists and rehabilitation specialists, the release said

21 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Soosan Jacob appointed president of ISRS

Dr. Soosan Jacob is the second Indian to be elected as President of ISRS, after ophthalmologist Amar Agarwal

21 Jan 2026 5:30 am