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Meta says self-defeating for EU to hit U.S. tech firms over Greenland

On January 21, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europeans to avoid reflexive anger and sit down with Donald Trump in Davos to hear his arguments about acquiring Greenland.

21 Jan 2026 5:59 pm
Toll rises to 30 in Karachi fire, 16 minors among those missing

The fire broke out in the basement of the Gul Shopping Plaza, a wholesale and retail market, and quickly spread to the rest of the building in the Saddar area on January 17 night.

21 Jan 2026 5:58 pm
Sikh Guru remark row: SGPC delegation meets Delhi Police chief, demands FIR against Atishi

Citing the transcript, the complaint by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said the religious sentiments of the Sikh community worldwide have been seriously hurt by the highly objectionable utterance of Ms. Atishi.

21 Jan 2026 5:41 pm
First State-wise raptor assessment to be held in Tamil Nadu

The first day of the survey will include a pre-survey training at the divisional level by the nodal officer and nocturnal assessment. On the second day, the diurnal raptor assessment will take place.

21 Jan 2026 5:37 pm
A golden chariot for Sri Ekambareswarar temple

The first run will take place on January 25.

21 Jan 2026 5:37 pm
How Trumps quest for Greenland is unraveling NATO and the U.S.s ties with the EU

From a 1946 gold offer to modern-day tariffs: The battle for the Arctic territory heats up as EU leaders mull a 93 billion trade bazooka to counter Washingtons ultimatum

21 Jan 2026 5:29 pm
Sukhu inaugurates Shimla helicopter services, targets BJP over 1,000 crore waste

Chief Minister says heliport cleared after sustained efforts; links services to tourism and medical emergencies

21 Jan 2026 5:29 pm
Record snowfall in Russian far east sows fun, frustration and massive drifts

Video posted on Russian media showed locals walking on snow drifts alongside traffic lights and great piles of snow several metres tall lining roads

21 Jan 2026 5:28 pm
Dhinakarans return to NDA signals thaw in his ties with Palaniswami

Edappadi Palaniswami said T.T.V. Dhinakarans move was aimed at bringing to an end the brutal reign of the evil force DMK and re-establishing the golden rule of Jayalalithaa

21 Jan 2026 5:27 pm
Kozhikode beach all set for Kerala Literature Festival, which begins on January 22

This years KLF will feature American astronaut Sunita Williams, Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, among others, as speakers

21 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Supreme Court moots expert panel from different walks of life to define Aravalli

Problems will rise if the court tries to define mountains, senior advocate Kapil Sibal says

21 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
How Indian Knowledge Systems are entering educationslowly, selectively, and voluntarily

IKS adoption is primarily symbolic at the school level, and while being more structured in higher education and research, it is still non-mandatory.

21 Jan 2026 5:19 pm
Vehicular pollution highest contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR: CAQM tells Supreme Court

The CAQM recommended 15 measures to be introduced in a phased manner

21 Jan 2026 5:17 pm
Suns northward movement and south-easterly winds make afternoons warmer in several parts of Telangana

Warm afternoons and mixed winter conditions are likely to continue until around the second week of February, says IMD Hyderabad Centre Scientist Dharma Raju

21 Jan 2026 5:16 pm
Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allocate 10 crore for dog shelters in upcoming budget

The corporation had announced in December last year that a dog shelter would be developed in Dwarka Sector 29 on approximately 2.5 acres of land to accommodate aggressive dogs

21 Jan 2026 5:07 pm
Find permanent solution to Pandeshwar level crossing problem, Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta tells MCC, Railways

As a temporary measure, the MP asks Railways to avoid closing level crossing gates during peak hours and install double barriers to widen approach roads

21 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
Centre opens consultation on draft National Electricity Policy

The draft policy holds that Indias power sector would require about 50 lakh crore by 2032 and 200 lakh crore by 2047 for expanding generation capacity, transmission and distribution

21 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
Actor Kamal Roy passes away in Chennai

Some of his movies include Sayujyam, Kollilakkam, Manju, Kingini, Kalyanasougandhikam, Vachalam, Shobhanam, among others

21 Jan 2026 4:56 pm
T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates housing units in Chennai

These tenements were built at a cost of 147 crore close to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital

21 Jan 2026 4:50 pm
Union Cabinet approves 5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to enhance credit to MSMEs

The equity infusion will be provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and will be divided into three tranches of 3,000 crore in 2025-26, and 1,000 crore each in 2026-27 and 2027-28

21 Jan 2026 4:50 pm
H.D. Kumaraswamy questions Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs contribution to AHINDA, alleges corrupt officers get protection in Congress rule

Referring to the sleaze video clip involving senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, the former CM said he had spoken about the same officer as early as 2016

21 Jan 2026 4:41 pm
Sedition case against ousted PM Hasina: Bangladesh court sets February 9 for charge framing

The case relates to allegations that Sheikh Hasina and several others took part in a virtual meeting of a group called the 'Joy Bangla Brigade', during which they allegedly plotted to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government

21 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
21 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Madras Sappers military band to perform at Lalbagh in Bengaluru on January 25

This special event seeks to connect citizens with Indias rich military heritage while honouring a song that ignited the freedom movement, and continues to inspire generations

21 Jan 2026 4:14 pm
Rare sighting of whale shark thrills scuba divers off Visakhapatnam

The whale shark sighting occurred as a group of scuba diving instructors, accompanied by two students, were returning from a routine diving session near Chinna Rushikonda

21 Jan 2026 4:13 pm
Mounting dry waste at Vendipalayam compost yard worries residentsin Erode

Residents said the steady build-up of dry waste had heightened the risk of fire outbreaks, especially during summer, and urged the Corporation to ensure its prompt processing and removal

21 Jan 2026 4:09 pm
People's rights being snatched away by replacing MGNREGA: Congress

Chairperson of Rachnatmak Congress Sandeep Dikshit said the BJP has replaced MGNREGA with a new Act VB-G RAM G with the Congress continuously opposing it

21 Jan 2026 4:08 pm
Kerala govt revises wage package for ration dealers, hikes basic pay and commission

Welcoming the decision, ration dealers organisations announce withdrawal of joint agitation scheduled to be held in February

21 Jan 2026 4:01 pm
Fiscal consolidation, financial discipline major issues in Budget presentation: Yanamala Ramakrishnudu

Yanamala observed that the revenue deficit has to be kept under control and, at 9%, Andhras revenue is lower than that of several major States

21 Jan 2026 3:58 pm
Supreme Court extends interim protection to three accused in 3,500-crore A.P. liquor scam

Court allows accused to seek regular bail while upholding High Courts decision to cancel default bail, amid allegations of corruption involving high-ranking officials

21 Jan 2026 3:46 pm
A true crime documentary on violence against women in Telangana

Silent Screams: The Lost Girls of Telangana, which presents three cases from the heartland of the State, will be screened at the Hyderabad Literary Festival 2026

21 Jan 2026 3:40 pm
Gen Zinspired social lounge launched at KIA airport Bengaluru

The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said that the name of the lounge GateZ emerged from a nationwide contest

21 Jan 2026 3:22 pm
GOPHA launches forum to strengthen optometrys role in public health

The launch marks GOPHAs emergence as an international collaborative platform aimed at linking optometry with public health to advance universal eye care

21 Jan 2026 3:07 pm
H.D. Kumaraswamy favours JD(S) alliance with BJP in local body polls in Karnataka

His opinion is in contrast to that of JD(S) national president and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda who had recently stated that the JD(S) would contest the local body polls on its own

21 Jan 2026 3:03 pm
Understanding MASLD: asilentliverdisease on therise in India

Due to its silent nature, proactive screening is essential, especially for individuals with risk factors. These include people who are overweight or obese, have Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or elevated cholesterol levels

21 Jan 2026 3:00 pm