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GHMC Panel Consider 21 Proposals Soon

The GHMC is also proposing to lease out stalls at Begum Bazaar Fish Market through a tender-cum-open public auction to the fisherman community an

Europe must shape up or will lose to US and China, say CEOs

Business leaders at the World Economic Forum are sounding an alarm for Europe. They warn that excessive rules and slow processes are hindering gr

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Geopolitical uncertainty is rewiring global trade, India well placed: McKinsey Asia Chair

Global trade is undergoing a major shift due to geopolitical uncertainty. India is strategically positioned to benefit from this transformation o

China allows Alibaba, others to prep Nvidia orders

China's tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, are preparing to order Nvidia's H200 AI chips, signaling Beijing's imminent approval for thes

Mindless killing: on Manipur, Meitei mans killing

Manipur is still reeling from the mishandling of the 2023 protests

Harish Rao alleges more scams in Singareni, demands judicial or CBI probe

The BRS leader says there is a 500 cr. scam in solar power plants as contracts were given at 5.04 cr. to 7.16 cr. per MW against national average

Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India

If done poorly, driven by political arithmetic alone, it can deepen distrust and injure Indias federal spirit

Lokesh Birthday Celebrated Across Districts On Friday

Sports Authority of AP chairman A. Ravi Naidu organised special prayers at Alipiri in Tirupati, including breaking of 216 coconuts and go-pujas.

UK's Keir Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to US

A new envoy, Chandra, has been appointed to lead efforts within the UK government aimed at strengthening economic interests in the United States

Raj Thackeray Calls Maharashtra Politics a Slave Market

Interestingly, his remarks came two days after his party announced support for the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal

Right to dignity: on ASHA and anganwadi workers protests

Governments must ensure equitable pay for ASHA workers

Danish troops were combat ready in Greenland: report

Danish troops in Greenland were ordered combat-ready amid US President Trump's threats to acquire the territory. The military prepared for a pote

Phrase of the day: What Wake Up and Smell the Coffee really means

The idiom wake up and smell the coffee encourages someone to face reality, accept the truth, or stop dismissing obvious facts. Originating in the

Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation mechanic dies after bus falls on him at K.K.Nagar depot

Employee laid off, husband burnt out from work Internet steps in with surprising solutions

Job layoff mental health impact: A couple faces immense pressure as one spouse was laid off and their severance is ending, while the other battle

India and the EU a fit partnership in a divided world

The two sides have the potential to write a new chapter in multilateralism

Cyberabad Police Arrest 4 in 3.46 Cr Fraud

In one case, the victim was cheated of Rs 2,90,04,585 after fraudsters, posing as stock market experts, lured the victim to join a WhatsApp group

Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that the territorial dispute over Donbas will be a primary focus of discussions in the United Arab

FDI into China falls 9.5% on-year in 2025

Despite the overall fall, investment from Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Britain into China last year increased by 66.8%, 27.3% and 15

State publishes draft Industrial Relations rules, invites feedback

AI Smart Glasses, Over 30,000 Personnel To Secure Republic Day In Delhi

More than 30,000 police personnel and over 70 companies of paramilitary forces will be deployed across the national capital to secure Republic Da

Woman held for allegedly assaulting elderly mother

State introduces automatic land conversion system for renewable energy projects

Businesses in Coimbatore continue to occupy public spaces for parking

India-Iran Ties Go Back 3,000 Years, Older Than Islam: Khamenei's Aide

Noting that the history of the relationship and collaboration between Iran and India dates back hundreds of years before the emergence of Islam,

Laurus Labs Q3 net surges to 252 crore on 26% rise in revenue

Chief Financial Officer V.V. Ravi Kumar said growth was led by a robust generics business and sustained demand in CDMO small-molecule offerings

Why is gold price rising above $4,967 and will it increase further to cross $5,000 milestone in next jump? Gold rally explained. Here's what investors should do now

Why is gold price rising above $4,967 and will it increase further to cross $5,000 milestone in next jump? Gold prices hit a record as safe-haven

Plea to direct Deputy Mayor to assume office of Mayor

Six alleged drug peddlers land in excise, police nets in a day in Ernakulam

Bayern Munich is smashing its own records in the Bundesliga and rivals aren't close

The Bavarian powerhouse has a whopping 71 goals in 18 games, conceded only 14 goals, and drawn only two matches. It has won the other 16. With 50

Volunteers To Be Appointed For Increasing Literacy In Kurnool District

The collector disclosed these numbers while reviewing details of the Akshara Andhra Literacy Programme being implemented in the district as part

More Europeans see Trump As 'Enemy' Than 'Friend': Survey

A half of Europeans surveyed in seven EU countries view US President Donald Trump as an enemy of Europe, according to a poll published Friday.

Danish Troops In Greenland Were Combat Ready In Case US Attacked: Report

Troops sent to Greenland by Copenhagen were ordered to be combat ready in case the United States attacked the autonomous Danish territory, Danish

Follow HC Fee Orders, KNRUHS Tells Colleges

The orders cited include directions issued on December 29, 2025, and between January 8 and 9, 2026, in writ petitions related to medical and dent

Devotees Throng Basar Temple on Vasantha Panchami

Collector initiates Aksharabhysam to her daughter

Blue Dart hires over 200 PwDs in mainstream roles

As part of this programme, Blue Dart has introduced sensitisation workshops, sign language training, customised workplace adaptations, and role-b

Repeated road cave-ins on Alagirisami Salai raise safety concern among residents

Locals say that a portion of the same road had sunk two months ago and the road was not restored properly causing severe inconvenience

SPCSS-TN criticises HC judgment

Ponnam Prabhakar Launches GHMC Function Hall

The hall can accommodate 1,5002,000 people, and it has ample parking space and is accessible by roads on all four sides: Officials

Over 5,000 People Killed During Iran Protests: US Rights Group

A US-based rights group said Friday it has confirmed the deaths of more than 5,000 people during protests that swept Iran, adding that the vast m

Heavy snow, gusty winds paralyse J&K; Highways closed, 31 flights cancelled

Vaishno Devi Yata suspended, schools closed, over 240 people rescued, avalanche alert issued Jammu Tawi, Jan 23: Normal life was thrown out of ge

DC Edit | For Now, India Should Stay Out Of Trump Peace Board

India, on which Mr Trump has placed higher tariff rates than even China, now sits on the horns of a dilemma

Power Staff Resent Unilateral Transfers

The committee noted that general transfers were proposed for May-June 2026. However, managements are now pushing ahead with transfers in January

Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir open to BJP alliance; party rejects offer, calls him 'communal'

Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has extended an olive branch to the BJP, contingent on securing the chief ministerial position. He has also

South Indias tier 2, tier 3 residential sales value crosses 20,000 cr. in 2025

Despite improvement in deliveries, permissions, e-Khata processes and power connections continue to face bureaucratic bottlenecks that push up fi

Shashi Tharoor's absence at Delhi Congress' Kerala meeting triggers 'Kochi Chill' buzz

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met senior Kerala Congress leaders in New Delhi to discuss election preparations, but the ab

Gandhi Hosp Doctors Perform Rare Surgery

Despite the extreme risks, a multidisciplinary team proceeded with surgery: Reports

Sheikh Hasina calls for uprising against Yunus-led regime

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged citizens to remove the Muhammad Yunus-led government. She stated free and fair election

Op Trashi-I: Pak terrorist killed in Jammu & Kashmirs Kathua

Security forces neutralized a top Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist, Usman, in Kathua's Billawar during Operation Trashi-I. This operation, now in its s

Heavy rains, snowfall causes extensive damage to power Infrastructure, severe power crisis in Jammu

As against required 12500 MW, the supply came down to 35 MWs Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 23: The heavy rainfall and snowfall continuing sinc

ED chief Rahul Navin reviews Bengal probes, I-PAC coal case in focus

According to sources, details of several cases being probed by ED and flow of events on the day of I-PAC raids were part of the discussion. The o

At four, I watched Kosteniuk become World champion; I felt I needed that crown: Assaubayeva

The youngest woman to claim the World Blitz Championship, Assaubayeva has ambitions of winning the prestigious classical title. In this chat, she

Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan holds art exhibition on life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Assam opposition parties allege manipulation of voter lists

Opposition parties in Assam have accused the ruling BJP of manipulating voter lists during the ongoing special revision exercise. The Congress al

Convert spiritual beliefs into tangible actions: LG

Hails Shri Baba Kashi Vishwanath Seva Samiti for serving Amarnath pilgrims Varanasi (U.P), Jan 23:Asserting that spiritual beliefs should be conv

From politics to aliens: How betting on the future became a full-time job

Prediction markets are booming, offering a new way to earn a living by forecasting events. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are gaining popul

PMLA Court discharges Chhagan Bhujbal, kin in Maharashtra Sadan case

A Mumbai court has discharged senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, his son Pankaj Bhujbal, and nephew Sameer Bhujbal. The charges were related to t

Police Did Not Act To Complaints Of Death Threats: Family Of Man Who Was Murdered By His Wife

After gaining entry, they allegedly found Sudhir dead, while his wife was seated inside and did not respond to their questions or accompany the b

Snow & winds bring chaos to J&K: Roads blocked, flights paused, power hit, schools shut

Jammu and Kashmir was battered by heavy snowfall and fierce winds reaching 155kmph, causing widespread disruption. Highways were blocked, flights

Aggressive tourism push promised as trade bodies pitch Budget priorities

Crop insurance, fiscal relief and MSME revival dominate pre-Budget consultations Srinagar, Jan 23:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday held

US Imposes Sanctions On Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Over Protest Crackdown

The United States unveiled sanctions Friday targeting Iran's shadow fleet said to be supporting the country's oil exports, as Washington steps up

When PM Modi visits: EPS takes a dig at the DMK at NDA rally

DC Edit | Manipur: Peace Still Far Away

The message overlaid on the video no peace, no popular government leaves little doubt about the intention of the insurgents. It appears to be a

Gen Mishra leads wreath laying ceremony of soldiers killed in Doda accident

Jammu Tawi, Jan 23:In a solemn ceremony at the technical airport here, senior military and police officials paid homage to 10 Army soldiers who l

Had Netaji been alive, ECI would have called him for SIR hearing: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged a conspiracy behind the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls, claim

Tamil Nadu achieved historical growth by overcoming obstacles created by BJP-led centre: MK Stalin

Taking strong exception to the comments by the PM at a rally of NDA in Maduranthakam, Stalin asked Modi to ponder how states such as Tamil Nadu,

Why is silver cruising above $100 now and will it rise more to reach new record levels? Metals price movement explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver cruising above $100 now and will it rise more to reach new record levels? Silver crossed $100 per ounce as gold moved close to $5,0

2 women tourists among 3 found dead in Srinagar

Srinagar, Jan 23:Two women tourists and a labourer were found dead in different areas of Srinagar on Friday. An official said that tourist Kamla

Watch: How can EU defend itself from economic coercion? | The Hindu Explains

Donald Trump threatened tariffs linked to Greenland. Then he backed off and said he had reached a framework for a deal with European allies. So i

AIDWA national conference from tomorrow

'They will indict me on Trump's orders': Jack Smith after Balint reads POTUS' 'deranged Smith' tweet

Nr Army Commander reviews inter-agency core group security

Srinagar, Jan 23: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma chaired an inter-agency core group security review meeting here, with a focus on e

District Court Gives Life Sentence to Accused in Mass Murder

The case created a sensation in 2019. The court handed down 10 years jail to another accused, Aminullah Babu alias Babu of Vijayawada, in the sam

Caste details to be captured in Census 2027 household phase

Census 2027 will gather caste information during the household listing in February. Individuals not falling into SC or ST categories can specify

Father fled abandoning, Kin refused to take him: ICE defends arrest of 5-year old Minnesota child

20,000 Families In Malkajgiri Complain Of Wakf Classification

According to residents, 300 acres of land within the Malkajgiri constituency limits were listed as Waqf Board property in November 2024. The same

HIL Men - Lancers book final berth; Royals andToofansto fight for the other spot

Great company, but employee with job offers considers exit after average pay hike and mass exodus Internet offers advice

A Reddit user shared a detailed dilemma after seven years at a small consulting firm. While they appreciated the workplace and benefits, pay had

Regular services of Tambaram Thiruvananthapuram Central Tambaram Amrit Bharat (Weekly) Express

Kishan Reddy's Singareni Visit Amid Naini Coal Row Assumes Significance

Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy Tours Singareni Amid Naini Coal Block Controversy

Employee lands new job after being fired, but hesitates to join Internets advice is a lesson for many

Professionals are navigating a volatile 2026 job market by using safety net offers to fuel high-stakes negotiations. Securing a $110,000 baseline

Cabbages & Kings | Whats Behind The Rush Among Brit Political Leaders To Defect To Reform? | Farrukh Dhondy

Another junior minister, Andrew somebody-or-other, followed Jenricks defection, giving Reform its seventh sitting MP

Mudgway dominates inaugural Pune Grand Tour; crowned overall winner

E-Lottery Allots 496 Returnable Plots To 275 To Amaravati Capital Farmers

The allocations were made through a transparent e-lottery system at the APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi in Amaravati: Reports

Meeting held for textile industry on cotton and EPF

Telangana HC Seeks Govt Response on Land Irregularities in Bandlaguda Housing Society

Telangana High Court Takes Firm Stance on Land Irregularities, Film Revenue Dispute, and Contempt Case

Chennai Corporation takes up civic works for over 72 crore across TNUHDB residential areas

Kerala declares Bacillus subtilis State microbe

Kerala the first State in the country to officially declare its own State microbe. Chief Minister dedicates to the people Centre of Excellence in

House fails to curb Trumps war powers as GOP blocks resolution to stop military action in Venezuela