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Eight soldiers injured in Kishtwar encounter

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Eight soldiers of the Army were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forested area in the upper reaches of Kisht

Youth must commit to building a brighter J&K: LG

Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked the youth to take a pledge to build brighter Jammu and Kashmir and work with dedicati

Can Davos 2026 halt slide into disorder?

The US operation in Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro mark a shift from argument-first diplomacy to enforcement-first statecraft.

Corruption and prior sanction case of a divided house

The split verdict in the CPIL case is about protecting honest public servants while also ensuring an efficient anti-corruption regime

Motorist killed after crashing into electric pole in Guindy

Team India ready for Davos 2026: Over 80 CEOs and senior ministers to present growth script at WEF to attract long-term capital

Davos is buzzing as India takes center stage, presenting itself as a beacon for investors looking for assurance in a tumultuous global economy. S

Autorickshaws block entry and exit on PF-4 side of Duvvada railway station

Holistic restoration needed for degraded Aravallis: Study

India's ancient Aravalli mountain range faces severe land degradation due to encroachments, deforestation, and illegal mining, impacting its ecol

For 1st time; Budget session with full Assly members to be held with less ministerial strength in J&K

As against required 9, the NC Govt has 6 ministers NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jan 18: It will be for the first time that the budget session of

India-Germany ties can only soar higher

A kite is the apt symbol to show where Germanys partnership with India is going

Health Minister Nadda seeks 'workable solution' to Schedule M issue

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is working on a solution for the pharmaceutical industry. Drug regulator and department of pharmaceuticals are tas

GCC imposes 1.9 lakh fine for dumping of waste on beaches

Fisherfolk allege illegal concrete road laid ahead of govt. function

Jipmers 14th convocation ceremony on January 20

Rajouri Files: 1947 The Unforgettable Massacre & Johar

Article by- Soldier and Monk RAJOURI- TOWN OF COURAGE AND SACRIFICE The film Padmaavat brought the Johar of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan to the conscio

Workshop on Michael Chekhov acting technique to be held in Puducherry

Himachal Pradesh plans two satellite townships like Gurugram and Noida

Himachal Pradesh is planning two new satellite townships, one near Chandigarh and another near Kangra, to create economic hubs with high-rise res

Three persons arrested in Ranipet for possession of country-made explosives

Busy Lives, Empty Homes: A Modern Social Paradox

Omkar Dattatray Empty, deserted, hollow, and emotionally barren homes have become an unfortunate by-product of modern, hectic living. In simple t

Bullying tactics: on Trump targeting Europe

Trumps weaponisation of tariffs over Greenland could undermine NATO

'Arrive Alive' Road Safety Drive

Traffic officials cautioned that talking on mobile phones while driving is extremely dangerous: Reports

Plans afoot for urban slums survey in 2027

India will conduct a nationwide survey on urban slums in 2027. This survey will gather detailed information on living conditions in these settlem

Devotee Influx Causes Long Queues at Srikalahasti

Long queues formed even before the temple opened, with all lines filling up in the early hours.

Kashmiri Hindu Exodus When Will the Civilised World Awaken to Its Responsibility?

By Girdhari Lal Raina, Ex-MLC Every January, the world celebrates renewalreaffirming universal values and drafting resolutions for a hopeful fut

National Highway builders ask Finmin to clarify arbitration order

The National Highway Builders Federation has urged the finance ministry to clarify its order ending arbitration for highway projects. The federat

Letters to The Editor January 19, 2026

Lakkundi Set For Major Heritage Boost With Protection, Excavation Drives

State to bring 44 temples, wells in Lakkundi under heritage protection

Puducherry govt. urged to accord State funeral for departed jurist David Annoussamy

David Annoussamy, the former Judge of the Madras High Court, died at the age of 98 due to age-related illness on January 17

Medaram Temple Gets Long Overdue Makeover

Rs 101 crore spent on Gaddela expansion as permanent facilities replace makeshift ones.

Two Men Drown In River

The incident occurred when Sujith (28) and Hariprasad (39) were at the riverbank along with friends: Police

Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon may see rain as IMD predicts cold wave & wet weather across UP, Punjab, Haryana and other North Indian states

Weather Today: Two Western Disturbances are set to impact north and northwest India this week, bringing rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, and dense

IMA Hyderabad Stages Black Badge Demo

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Hyderabad, on Sunday staged a black badge protest opposing Government Order (GO) No. 229, which it said pos

Tourist bus gutted near Kothamangalam, none injured

Cops Arrest Mobile Phone Agents For Illegal SIMs Sale

184 illegal SIMs seized in HyderabadCuddapah network bust

Crisis in education: On the Supreme Court, higher education and student well-being

Higher education institutions need systemic reforms

The biggest challenge in Venezuela? Forget the oil, it's stocking the fridge

Venezuelans are struggling with soaring prices and a deepening economic crisis following the U.S. military raid that removed Nicols Maduro. With

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Winner Gilli Nata

Gilli Nata lifts the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 trophy

Cabinet Approves Land Acquisition for Metro Phase 2, Municipal Polls by Feb. 15

A key decision was to expedite the expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail and fast-track the process of taking over the Phase-I project from L&T.

World Bank Air Pollution Report: How long will govt live in denial, asks Congress

A World Bank report reveals one million premature deaths annually in the Indo-Gangetic plains and Himalayan foothills due to air pollution. The C

All About Annular Solar Eclipse In February: Date, Time And Viewing Locations

The annular solar eclipse will take place on February 17, 2026.

CM Naidu, Lokesh Leave for Davos WEF Summit

In Zurich, on the first day, Naidu would meet Mridul Kumar, Indias ambassador to Switzerland, followed by meetings with Eros Innovation chairman

Firefight In Kishtwar Leaves Three Soldiers Injured

Officials confirmed that one of the soldiers sustained critical injuries during the exchange of fire: Reports

Collective success is Kings catalyst

The leg-spinner is quick to shift focus on team work when individual performances are discussed; she feels being a late entrant to the national s

Hyderabad : Young IPS Officers Transferred to City Traffic Wing

The DGP said the government was giving priority to improving civic governance and addressing traffic issues.

Syria's leader agrees truce deal with Kurds after govt troops advance

Syrian President al-Sharaa announced a ceasefire and integration deal with Kurdish-led forces after government troops advanced across northern an

BLO hospitalised, TMC blames SIR 'workload'

A Booth Level Officer in South 24 Parganas district has been hospitalised following a brain stroke. Mehboob Rehman Mollah, a BLO from Mathurapur

Cabinet green signal for February municipal polls, 2,787 crore for metro expansion

AP Appoints CIC and Four Commissioners

Senior journalist Sarath Chandra Kalyana Chakravarthy Vattikutti of Bikkavolu of East Godavari district is also named an information commissioner

'If Fast Trial Not Possible, Bail Should Be The Rule': Ex Chief Justice

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday said bail before conviction should be a matter of right, but asserted that it is a court's

China's rare-earth exports fall in Dec

China's rare-earth product exports saw a slight dip in December, falling to 6,745 tons from 6,958 tons in November. This decline occurs amid heig

Election Commission plans SIR phase-III, weighs census & exam timelines

The Election Commission of India is preparing for the next phase of electoral roll revisions. This intensive exercise requires careful scheduling

Patancheru MLA Openly Regrets Joining The Congress Adds To Buzz Of His Formal Return To BRS

Mahipal Reddy remains apprehensive about the political future of his brother Madhusudhan Reddy and him in the wake of the upcoming municipal elec

School Timings Changed For All Classes In Noida Due To Cold, Dense Fog

In view of dense fog and severe cold conditions prevailing across Gautam Buddh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, the district administration has r

Israel PM holds coalition meeting after objecting to Gaza panel

Amid heightened tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reached out to his coalition partners, expressing deep concerns about the US-backed Ga

AIMIM steps out of Hyderabad, alters poll math beyond its scale

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) continues to maintain its primary organizational base in Hyderabad and Telangana. The party ha

Mumbai Mayor masala gets spicier as Eknath Shinde cooks a distinct recipe

The appointment of a BJP mayor in Mumbai is stalled. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction seeks key posts, including the mayor and standing committe

Two more Maoists killed in ongoing operation in Bijapur

Security forces neutralised two more Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday. This follows the killing of four Maoists during

South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says

South Korea is seeking favorable terms for United States tariffs on memory chip imports. The country previously secured an agreement ensuring it

Fit India Sundays Lights Up Gachibowli

More than 1,000 citizens joined the event

Mini India SARAS Mela Boosts Team Spirit, Womens Enterprise in Guntur

As many as 343 stalls were set up at the national-level exhibition, recording sales exceeding Rs.25 crore

J&K: Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar, 3 injured soldiers airlifted

A fierce gunbattle erupted in Kishtwar's remote forested region, leaving seven security personnel injured as they engaged terrorists. The operati

Bringing back Akali Dal to power would drag Punjab into dark era: CM Mann

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Talbir Singh Gill will be the AAPs candidate from Majitha in the 2027 Assembly elections, Mr. Mann declared

Modi says 'trust in BJP rising, Congress shrinking'

During a recent rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked on the diminishing presence of the Congress party in Maharashtra and Bihar, suggesti

Earthquake of magnitude 4 strikes Afghanistan

Afghanistan was hit by several earthquakes recently. A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026. Earlier that day, a 4

Advanced version of Nagastra drone used in Op Sindoor developed: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the development of an advanced Nagastra drone, successfully used in Operation Sindoor, and the Bhargavas

Nitin Nabin phase: BJP's organisational rejig, governance at centre, states' review

A reconstitution of the party's national organisational team is expected soon, with a focus on younger leaders, sources said. Most new office-bea

In Bengal, Modi calls for 'asli parivartan'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged West Bengal to embrace 'real change' by voting for the BJP. He highlighted a development agenda, promising goo

Man Shares News Of CRPF Selection With His Mother, A Vegetable Seller, Video Melts Internet

The video inspires all those who chase the dream of becoming successful and serves as a reminder that success can come from humble beginnings and

8 Skiers Killed In 3 Avalanches Across Austria

Three avalanches across Austria killed eight skiers, authorities said.

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, January 19, 2026

Forecast- Partly cloudy sky. Mist or hazy conditions are very likely to prevail during morning and night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures

Kenyan Among 3 Arrested In Fake Currency Case

The suspects were found quarrelling among themselves over the fake notes: Police

Faith, Healing and Tradition Converge at 400-Year-Old Temple

The Vaidya Veera Raghava Swamy temple in Nellore draws devotees from near and far.

Raut Accuses Shinde Of Confining Corporators

Eknath Shinde is Deputy Chief Minister, yet he fears his corporators might be poached. What a huge farce! Raut said. They have kept their corpora

Married UP Man Kills Live-In Partner, Puts Body In Box, Burns It

A retired railway employee allegedly killed his 35-year-old live-in partner, stuffed her body into a metal trunk and set it on fire in Uttar Prad

Kasu Mahesh Challenges Gurazala MLA For Open Debate

Govt proposes 8% biennial hike; schools, parents raise concerns

Ramchander Rao Slams Cong, Urges Intellectuals To Join BJP

Rao said the Congress was fading nationally and may soon lose national party status

BRS Flag Posts Issue: KTR, Harish Demand DGP Take Action Against CM

Revanth Reddy, who is an utter flop Chief Minister, on Sunday showed he is also losing his mental balance: K.T. Rama Rao

BJP to Host Deendayal National Conclave in Vijayawada from Jan. 23

An exhibition organised on the occasion will highlight the contributions of leaders, such as former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Prime Minister Na

Andhra CM leaves for World Economic Forum in Davos

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. He leads a delegation and has 36 engagem

NATO's Future At Stake: Danish Foreign Minister On Trump's Tariff Threat

The NATO alliance is at risk from US President Donald Trump's tariff threat on NATO allies backing Denmark against his goal to seize control of G

State Likely To Cap School Fee Hike At 8% Every 2 Years

Govt proposes 8% biennial hike; schools, parents raise concerns

Quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: 'If you can keep your head when all about you are...'

Rudyard Kiplings iconic poem If offers timeless wisdom on how to remain composed in the face of chaos. The opening lines underline the quiet stre

Panel Wants Rs.1,750 Crore of Public Funds for Medical Colleges, Not Statue

Dr. Venkateswarlu questioned the rationale behind now proposing a Rs.1,750-crore statue, arguing that the amount could be used to complete the se

Trump's EU Tariffs: Could they hit the US economy more than Europe?

According to experts, if the US continues to impose tariffs and political differences with Europe remain, America will also have to face drastic

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 | Kannur crowned champions at State School Arts Festival

Kannur won the Gold Cup, scoring 1,028 points, with defending champion Thrissur securing runner-up position with 1,023 points. Kozhikode finishes

15 hurt in lorry-bus collision near Kadiri

Canada-China ties set up well for new world order: Carney hails strategic partnership with Xi

Fadnavis In Davos To Pitch Maharashtra As Global Investment Hub

CM to pitch Magnetic Maharashtra to global investors at WEF

Uganda President Yoweri, 81, Says Opposition Terrorists In Victory Speech

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term at age 81, said Sunday that the opposition were errorists who had tried to

DC Edit | IndiGo Action: Too Little, Too Late

When a single privately run airline, whose managements primary goal is to make a profit for its shareholders, controls about 65 per cent of domes