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Yoga halves opioid withdrawal time, finds NIMHANS study

BJP stages protest for second day over police disrobing woman during arrest

After their protest till late evening in Hubballi on Wednesday, the BJP workers staged another protest on Thursday, this time in Dharwad

Silo-based grain storage to be introduced in Telangana to combat harvest loss

Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday, January 8, proposed a silo-based grain storage s

Telangana to get 37 testing stations to check vehicle health: Transport Minister

Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday, January 8, said that since the introduction of the electric vehicle (EV) po

Mamata obstructed probe, says ED, as Bengal CM storms raid sites

In an unprecedented move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stormed into the residence of Prateek Jain, the director of political consul

Bruno Mars Romantic Tour 2026: Here are the dates, tickets, and other details you need to know

Bruno Mars is returning to the stage with his first tour in almost ten years. The Romantic Tour will bring the superstar to Pittsburgh's Acrisure

Bharatanatyam Arangetram in Hubballi tomorrow

Kerala government issues guidelines for antibiotic-smart certification of hospitals, LSGs

Move as part of governments initiative to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Innovative accreditation system has been developed by identifying key

Situation in State-run universities in Tamil Nadu worrisome: Governor Ravi

Several institutions from Tamil Nadu had figured in the top 20 NIRF rankings, but there were hardly any State-run institutions on the list, he sa

Srirangam bus terminus declared open

The ground floor of the terminus has parking bays for eight buses, a passenger waiting area, a food court, a security room, 22 commercial shops,

J.B. Koshy Commissions recommendations are being implemented: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

The panel was formed to study the educational, economic, and welfare issues facing Christian minorities. Since the commission submitted its repor

Telangana seeks nod to Institute of Driving Training and Research

Bomb threat halts proceedings at district court in Kasaragod

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Suspected hashish oil seized from Kannur Central Jail inmate

The contraband stored in two small bottles, recovered from a convict; Kannur Town police register case

Bengaluru-Bidar special train services extended till February end

NHRC issues notice to Gujarat government over surge in the typhoid cases in Gandhinagar

A total of 70 active typhoid cases is concentrated in a particular area of the city, exposing serious flaws in the newly laid water supply system

US October trade deficit lowest since 2009 as imports decline

America's trade deficit saw a significant drop in October, reaching its lowest point since mid-2009. Imports fell, while exports hit a record hig

SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 OUT: CGL exam to be held in...; check detail inside

Every year, SSC releases more than 80000 vacancies for 10th-pass, 12th-pass, and graduation-level candidates.

Sumadhura Group lines up 6 luxury housing projects in Bengaluru, targets 10,000 cr revenue

Collectively, all projects spans 90 acres of land and comprise over 4,000 residential units including more than 400 plots

Bharat Forge partners with Germanys Agile Robots to revolutionize industrial automation

Bharat Forge partners with Germany's Agile Robots SE to drive AI-led industrial automation. The strategic pact targets automotive, healthcare, an

Court proceedings halted in Idukki after a hoax bomb threat

The threat was sent to the District Judges official email address under the name of a Tamil Liberation organisation

Bradley Cooper finally breaks silence on plastic surgery rumors

Bradley Cooper reacts to long-running rumors about plastic surgery in his appearance on the SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, an

Kanthapuram warns political leaders against fomenting polarisation

TDP leader calls for awareness on blood donation in rural areas

Jensen Huang would owe $8 billion under new billionaire tax, and hes perfectly fine with it

Jensen Huang billionaire wealth tax California: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed indifference to a proposed California wealth tax that could cos

US stock market today: Why S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down while Dow gains as defense stocks surge on Trumps $1.5 trillion budget push

US stock market showed a sharp divide today, January 8, 2026. The Dow Jones rose 60.94 points to 49,057.02 as defense giants soared. However, the

Indias gig economy enters inflection point in 2026 with sharper hiring, structured payouts

While hiring in metro markets is beginning to stabilise, the next wave of growth is clearly coming from non-metro regions

Big plans to develop tourism in Andhra Pradesh

APTDC signs MoUs worth 19,000 crore, renames Haritha Hotels as Haritha Punnami, and enhances accident insurance coverage for all employees from 5

Silver crashes 12,500 to 2.43 lakh/kg; gold declines 900

Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key events, including anticipated rulings on Donald Trumps tariffs by the U.S. Supreme Court on Frid

Bengaluru Open: Indian challenge ends in singles as Dhamne, Dhakshineswar lose

Lebanese military moves to new phase of disarming non-state groups like Hezbollah

The military's statement didn't name Hezbollah or other armed groups in particular, but it comes before President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with

Ahead of Toxic vs Dhurandhar 2 clash, Yash's old statement about Ranveer Singh's Bajirao Mastani goes viral: 'I didn't like...'

Yash initially doubted Ranveer Singh's acting but became a fan after Bajirao Mastani and later films, praising him as one of the best actors of h

One more special train for Pongal

NITI Aayogs Arvind Virmani decodes Indias GDP numbers despite Trump's tariff tantrums

Oulgaret municipality launches special drive to collect old, unused materials

3.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, no damage reported

Assam felt a second earthquake this week. A 3.9-magnitude tremor struck Udalguri district on Thursday evening. Tremors were felt across the state

'Al-qaeda affiliated Al-Shabaab': Donalds exposes links btw Minnesota funds and Somali terrorists

Russia-Bound Oil Tanker Hit By Drone In Black Sea, Diverts To Turkey: Report

Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance and divert from its co

E Coli Detected In Bhopal Water After 20 Die In Indore Contamination

Groundwater in several parts of Bhopal, including Khanugaon, Adampur Cantonment, and Vajpayee Nagar, has tested positive for E coli bacteria.

Flipkart appoints Gunjan Bhartia as SVP Business Finance for eKart

Flipkart has appointed ex-Coupang executive Gunjan Bhartia as SVP, Business Finance. He will lead eKart's finance division, reporting to CFO Ravi

V. O. C. Port Authority with KPMG hosts Port Process Efficiency workshop in Thoothukudi

BJP State Chief Recalls Party Won 1 of Its 2 Seats from Warangal in 1984

The state presidents visit began with a grand bike rally with saffron flags. After the rally, Ramchander Rao visited Bhadrakali temple and perfor

Derogatory post targeting Sullia MLA, case registered

Will Joe Root retire before breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records? England legend drops massive hint

Joe Root has sparked fresh retirement speculation after dropping a major hint about his future in Test cricket. With Sachin Tendulkar's all-time

Watch: Bengaluru school installs bio-toilets on buses to beat traffic stress

A private school in Bengaluru has installed bio-toilets on its buses to help students stuck in the citys severe traffic congestion. The India-fir

BJP weighs high profile options for Palakkad

Actor Unni Mukundan's is among the names being suggested for the Palakkad Assembly constituency

How Streaming Is Redefining Success in Hindi Cinema

When Suparn Varmas Haq and Neeraj Ghaywans Homebound failed to draw audiences in cinemas but found acclaim on OTT, it reaffirmed a reality strea

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Assam

According to officials, the latest quake had its epicentre in Udalguri district and lay at a depth of 10 km

Domestic Workers Rights Union condemns defamatory advt. by house-help platform

The ad by an on-demand househelp provider claims three out of 10 maids have done some form of crime

Hazare Trophy: Jagadeesan, spinners power TN to a big win

Keralas quarterfinal hopes go up in smoke as the batters collapse on a slow surface; Madhya Pradesh puts an end to Karnatakas winning streak, mak

Amit Shah to virtually inaugurate IED-related data platform for NSG on Friday

Indian Army Launches Digital Platform To Enable Commanders Make Informed Decisions

New Delhi, Jan 8: The Army on Thursday said it has launched a digital platform which will compress logistics cycle and provide near real-time ass

One killed as vehicles carrying Sabarimala pilgrims collide head on

The accident occurred in Ranni when a Karnataka-registered car carrying four Ayyappa devotees rammed into a mini bus that had arrived from Pathan

Nellores 75-Year-Old Nano Scientist Gets Global Stanford Recognition

Dr Varada Rajulu is named in Stanfords Top 2% Scientists list for the fifth year

New TDP district committee assumes charge in Chittoor

Karnataka High Court orders technological overhaul of existing e-procurement system to curb submission of forged tender documents by bidders

Can Trump send US military to capture Canada? Experts upset over Greenland acquisition plans

Canada is accelerating Arctic defence infrastructure and F-35 fighter upgrades, but officials stress modernisation is driven by global security r

Dalit Outfit Threatens Blockade if Justice Delayed in Student Death Case in Himachal

Activists from various Dalit rights groups voiced their anger over the death of a student from Government College, Dharamshala, who reportedly su

Former Mizoram Ranji Player Collapses And Dies During Cricket Match in Aizawl

Lalremruata was playing for VRCC in second division screening tournament of the Khaled Memorial at Suaka cricket ground near Sairang railway stat

Over 3.5 tonnes of e-waste collected for safe disposal by TNPCB in Madurai

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi unveils logo of ITFoK 2026

Festival to be held from January 25 to February 1; nine international productions to echo Voices in the Silence

Modi soon to launch cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across India: Nitin Gadkari

On March 14, 2024, the ministry launched a pilot programme in Chandigarh to provide cashless treatment to road accident victims, which was later

Drunkard murders 15-year-old boy; political parties seek removal of liquor shop from Panagudi

HMT watches applies for strike-off, marking formal closure of iconic PSU arm

The application has been made under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013

BJP infighting surfaces early as Pratap Simha and Nagendra stake claim to contest from Chamaraja Assembly seat

Watch | Vijays final film delayed: A political plot? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Actor-politician Vijays fans are disappointed after the last-minute postponement of his much-anticipated final film Jana Nayagan. The CBFC refuse

Banjara Hills to Big Screen: Harshvardhan's Hyderabad Story

The actor traces his journey from a terrace room in the city to carrying forward cinematic legacies

Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta appointed Chief Justice of Uttarakhand HC

Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta will assume charge after the incumbent, Justice Guhanathan Narendar, demits office on Jan. 9 upon attaining the age of

Will file DRHP for 1,500 crore IPO by March, says Arohan Financial Services MD

The promoters will not sell shares in the proposed IPO, but legacy investors could seek an exit

Over 80% power projects reviewed by the PM under PRAGATI commissioned

A top official said that a total of 53 projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore have been reviewed under the Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementa

Ministers inaugurate distribution of Pongal gift hampers in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts

70,000 cr submarine deal to feature during German Chancellor Friedrich Merzs visit to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to receive Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12

'Can't Take It Anymore': Bengaluru Resident Rants About City's Poor Infrastructure

A Bengaluru resident said they loved the city, but could not handle the poor urban infrastructure that led to massive traffic jams every day.

R. Usha takes over as SPMVV Registrar

She joined the varsity as a lecturer in 2001, became an associate professor in 2006, and has been serving as a professor since 2013

'Democracy On Sale': BJP Slams Congress' Rs 50,000 Ticket Fee For Assam Polls

A major political controversy erupted in Assam on Thursday over the Congress party's decision to require ticket aspirants for this year's Assam p

Pongal: Special trains between Mysuru-Tuticorin

Sonam Wangchuks speech not to spread violence but end it, wife tells SC

New Delhi: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the tenor of her husbands spe

Revanth Eyes for Win in All Municipal Polls

CM cites gram panchayat success, vows grassroots push in municipal elections

BMW's 2026 India Plan: 10 New Cars, 17 Upgrades, And More Local Sourcing

BMW will launch 10 new cars in India this year, including EVs and its popular MINI brand, while boosting local sourcing to lower costs as luxury

Mahila Morcha seeks judicial inquiry into police disrobing woman during arrest

It terms the Hubballi incident as a case of Congress-sponsored goondaism

KSRTC felicitates children of its employees for their outstanding academic performance

Hard Work Trumps Chasing Social Media Visibility: Emraan Hashmi

The Haq star, who has an exciting thriller on the anvil, is easy about exploring the newer platforms of entertainment

NDRF conducts drill at Sivakasi

Heavy rush at Sabarimala ahead of Makaravilakku

On Thursday, the queue of pilgrims waiting to climb the 18 holy steps stretches up to Sabaripeedam, prompting the police to temporarily halt the

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Schedule Revised, Check New Dates Here

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Slips OUT: This city slip has been provided to help candidates plan their travel and logistics well in advance of th

Pakistan reacts to Dhurandhar: Indian superhit draws fire in real 'Lyari' over reel depiction

Qualifying exam for student scholarships scheduled on March 1

Prof. Usha Takes Charge as Registrar of SPMVV

Prof. Usha has published 63 research papers, authored eight books and book chapters, completed nine national research projects and held two paten

Brainstorming Too Soon!

More and more young adults are suffering from the onset of neurological conditions, neurologists step in to give advice