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Estonian Combing Machines Set To Rejig Chennai Beach Cleaning

The machines were purchased under the 'Namakku Naame' scheme to clean popular spots like Marina, Besant Nagar, Kottivakkam, Palavakkam, and other

Karnataka Cabinet Decides To Wage A Legal Fight Against MGNREGA Repeal

The resolution to fight repealing of MGNREGA was taken at a cabinet meeting in Bengaluru and briefing media persons about the cabinet resolve to

Googles AI inbox could change how you use Gmail heres whats coming

Gmail new features 2026: Google is integrating Gemini AI into Gmail, introducing features like AI Overviews to summarize long email threads and a

New clashes hit Iran as opposition urges protests, strikes

Twelve days of protests have shaken the clerical authorities under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei already battling economic crisis after years of sanctio

Tamil Nadu Should Be on Top in Next Gens Technology: CM Stalin

Stalin said that Umagine was the proclamation of the States journey to the future and its triumph

LIVE | VP JD Vance & Karoline Leavitt hold press briefing over Minnesota ICE shooting

CS calls for stronger credit linkages, women-led rural enterprises

Chairs 9th Executive Council meeting of JKRLM Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired the 9th Executive Council Meeti

Adhir Ranjan: I-PAC did anything for money for TMC

In a day of fiery exchanges, Congress figure Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury unleashed a wave of criticism directed at I-PAC, asserting its role as a pupp

With 52-47 vote, Senate raps Trump on Venezuela, seeks to limit war powers

The Senate voted to debate a resolution limiting President Trump's war powers in Venezuela, a symbolic move against his authority. Meanwhile, Tru

Mortgage rates tick up again, but still hover near their lowest levels of 2025

Mortgage rates in the U.S. moved up a little but remain low for 2025. This helps some home buyers save money on loans. Rates are lower than last

Row mirrors CM's 2019 showdown with CBI over ex-Kolkata police chief

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent visit to Pratik Jain's I-PAC office recalls the tense moments of the 2019 Rajeev Kumar case

Dept. of Posts to hold Pension Adalat in Chennai on January 19

Uniform Allowance sanctioned for Spl Security Force Personnel

Jammu Tawi, Jan 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned an initial uniform allowance and annual renewal allowance in favour of personn

Gali Janardhana Reddy Flags Delay in Arrests of Bharath Reddy, Sathish Reddy

Janardhana Reddy said the police should have arrested Bharath Reddy and Sathish Reddy by now but were instead indulging in timepass

Special RTC Buses From Today For Holidays

The state government has declared Sankranti holidays for schools from January 10 to 16. Usually, families from Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts

'Never Spoke To Umar Khalid In 5 Years': Sharjeel Imam On Delhi Riots Case

Activist Sharjeel Imam on Thursday concluded his arguments before a Delhi court against the framing of charges in the alleged larger conspiracy c

Indore Water Contamination Tragedy: Digvijay Demands Probe by HC Sitting Judge

MP Congress chief wants special audit of Indore water supply system

Four-day winter camp begins at Zoo Park

IPS Officer Visits Hotel Amid Nadda's Meeting, Sparks Mystery

The BJP leaders present there looked curious after coming to know about the cops quick entry and exit

Chennai Book Fair is a confluence of knowledge, says CM Stalin

Privatisation of Oil, Gas Production Making Wells in KG Basin Vulnerable

Aging wells, pipelines and private operators blamed for fires, leaks and pollution

Indian AI Startups Should Work Towards Global Leadership, Says PM Modi

PM Modi said the world's trust in India is its biggest strength and emphasised the need to ensure that Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) models

IED recovered in Rajouri; destroyed

India Energy Week 2026 To Kick Off Global Energy Agenda in Goa

The event will spotlight nuclear, sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen, renewables, LNG, petrochemicals, city gas services, and India Net Zero

FBI, DOJ exit cooperation on probe of ICE agent who fatally shot woman: Minnesota crime bureau

BCA cited lack of complete access to the evidence, witnesses and information collected

Build Young India Schools For Girls First, Says Revanth

Revanth Reddy asked officials to explore setting up solar kitchens at these schools under the Pradhan Mantri Kusum scheme

After NMC withdraws nod to MBBS course, Omar says government to accommodate selected students in other colleges

Olivia Rodrigo celebrates 5th anniversary of Drivers License with special vinyl and covers

Olivia Rodrigo is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her breakout hit Drivers License, the track that transformed her from a Disney icon into a

UN raises India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.6%, pegs next yr's growth at 6.7%

India's economic horizon shines bright with projections of 6.6% growth by 2026 and 6.7% by 2027, as forecasted by the UN. This surge is fueled by

Last chance for an Amazon refund? Deadline nears to claim up to $51

Millions of Amazon Prime members in the US could receive up to $51 from a $2.5 billion FTC settlement. This refund is due to allegations of trick

CAG Exposes Telanganas Shaky Financial Health Under BRS Rule

In its latest report, 'State Finances 2023-24: Decadal Analysis', the countrys top auditor indicated that the current fiscal crisis was a result

Jaishankar: India, Europe can bring more stability to international economy and global politics

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, emphasizing the strengthening India-Europe

Global summit of Tamil entrepreneurs and professionals begins in Madurai

Karnataka: Boy Missing After Play Traced Sleeping In Rocky Hollow Near Home In Gujjadi

On Wednesday, as usual, the boy went to school, returned home, and at around 6 pm, went out to play with other children near the Bengeri Naga Tem

Suggestions For Tejashwi Yadav, Including A Lalu Yadav Move, After Bihar Loss

Bihar's opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal, after two months of introspection into its crushing defeat in the assembly elections, has come up with a

Telangana Seeks Driving Training and Research Institute

According to the state transport department, Union minister Gadkari assured that the issues raised by the Telangana government would be positivel

Pulicat Festival To Promote Trekking, Eco-tourism

Officials said the event would be used as a platform to highlight Tirupati districts natural wealth, including its nearly 42 per cent forest cove

Anti-terror operation continues in Kathua, SOG trooper injured

Coupling Failure Splits Goods Train Near Rayadurgam

Railway authorities said train services on the route continued as usual, with no major disruption reported.

India to grow 6.6% in 2026 on strong consumption, public investment: UN

The UN has upgraded India's economic growth projection to 6.6% for 2026, citing resilient private consumption and strong public investment. Polic

Andhra Pradesh: CJ Lauds Justice Mallikarjuna Raos Service

Chief Justice said the judge discharged his duties with dedication and without controversy

India faces heat as Trump okays 500% tariff on countries buying Russian oil

This bill would give President tremendous leverage against countries like China, India, Brazil to incentivise them to stop buying cheap Russian o

Macron blasts Trump: America is abandoning its allies amid Greenland row

DNA TV Show: ED vs CM Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal

Shortly after the raids, the Mamata government swung into action. During this time, there was a heated exchange between the CM and the ED officia

7 RSS-BJP Activists Get Life Term in 2008 CPM Leader Murder Case

The case pertains to the murder of CPM local leader Latheesh, who was hacked to death on December 31, 2008, at Thalayi near Thalassery, allegedly

0.1% Conviction In Corruption Cases Filed By Probe Agency ED Since 2015

Only eight or 0.1 per cent of 5,892 cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the anti-money laundering law between January 1, 2015,

Franchise Scam Busted; Three Arrested, MD Sent To Jail

Police said the company supplied goods and paid benefits until August 2025, but stopped supplies from September 2025 and failed to pay the assure

Will your 2026 tax refund change under new tax brackets as the IRS starts accepting 2025 returns January 26 nationwide?

New tax brackets 2026: The IRS 2026 tax season is expected to be one of the most unusual in years. The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns

Couple murdered in Dindigul

Ballari Clash Will Not be Handed Over to CBI, Asserts Home Minister

Kumaraswamy stated the Ballari clash as serious in nature which he felt needed an investigation by CBI sleuths

BJP not exerting pressure on AIADMK: Nainar Nagenthran

India to grow at 7.2% in 2025-26 with overall U.S. tariff impact to be offset, U.N. body predicts

While the U.S. tariffs could impact growth if they persist, several other factors such as demand from Europe and the Middle East could offset the

We took advantage of a slightly shorter boundary on one side:Nabi

Congress Picks Up Cudgels for Vijay

Party leaders slam Centre, fuel talk of possible CongressTVK political alignment

MEO arrested for demanding, accepting bribe of 40k in Paderu

Amid tensions with India, Bangladesh temporarily halts visa services due to...

Foreign Affairs Adviser M Touhid Hossain's remarks came after Bangladesh's Deputy High Commission in Kolkata overnight restricted visa services,

Power Lines Delay Air Ambulance Landing In Madhya Pradesh, Pilot Hovers For 15 Minutes

An air ambulance sent to evacuate a critically ill patient in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori was forced to hover for nearly 15 minutes after the pilot

Amid Water Deaths, Indore Collector, Mayor Visit RSS Office, Congress Irked

A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Indore Collector Shivam Verma and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava visited the Rashtriya Sw

PFRDA Issues Norms For NPS Vatsalya

Launched pursuant to the Union Budget of the Financial Year (FY 2024-25), NPS Vatsalya Scheme is long term savings scheme for securing the future

US-seized oil tanker row: 3 Indians among detained crew; Moscow demands humane treatment

'If Veep Can...': Top Court On Rajya Sabha Chairman's Role Over Impeachment

The Supreme Court said if the vice president can exercise the functions of the president in the absence of the president, then why cannot the Raj

How A Scrap Of Paper, Sniffer Dog Cracked A 70-Year-Old's Murder In Madhya Pradesh

For two months, the murder of 70-year-old Shivnarayan Kaurav haunted Madhya Pradesh's Gangepura village.

Vizag lacks air quality monitorning infra for real-time data

City needs five such stations in four different category of locations - residential, traffic, commercial and industrial

Alphabet (GOOG) beats Apple in market cap for first time since 2019 here's how Google became worlds second most valuable company

Alphabet has reclaimed its position as the world's second most valuable company, surpassing Apple for the first time since 2019. This shift is dr

Stain on America: Rodrguez blasts Trump after first post-Maduro meeting | US-Venezuela conflict

Average asset of 102 re-elected MPs rises by 110% between 2014-2024: ADR

The top ten MPs who registered the highest increase in their assets, includes BJP's Udayanraje Bhonsle, Poonamben Maadam, Hema Malini, Nishikant

A.P.s dynamism resonates with European Union, says Ambassador

Shaheen Afridi re-ignites Indo-Pak rivalry with 'spirit of sportsmanship' jibe; faces social media backlash

Shaheen Afridi sparked controversy after taking a swipe at India with his people across the border remark. The comment quickly went viral, trigge

Gadgil was a man of compassion, remembers V.S. Vijayan

Ecologist Vijayan, a long-time associate of Gadgil, says the latter rooted his approach in science and ecology, and always chose to air his views

Impeach rogue judges!: Senate Republicans erupt at fiery hearing over rulings against Trump agenda

Trumps radical housing measure: Can Trump realistically solve the U.S. housing crisis by restricting corporate ownership of single-family homes?

On January 7, 2026, President Trump announced an immediate ban on large institutional investors buying single-family homes, declaring, People liv

Emraan Hashmi Goes Undercover as Customs Officer in Neeraj Pandeys Taskaree

During a recent media event, Emraan Hashmi humorously addressed his past as a 'serial kisser' while promoting 'Taskaree: The Smugglers Web.' Desp

Question Revanth Reddy for his comments on Gandhis in the past, KTR asks Cong. leaders

11 Institutions in Eluru Get AI Labs, Digital Libraries

Addressing students, District Collector K. Vetri Selvi said education was the key to achieving higher goals in life and urged them to study with

Ministers review Durga temple power supply issue

Heavy wind, rain, snow to batter Europe

Europe braces for Storm Goretti bringing severe weather. Britain faces rare red wind warnings and heavy snow. France cancels school and warns res

FMCG Companies To See Volume Growth in December Quarter

The trade disruptions and destocking post the GST cuts eased in Q3 from Q2 levels, except for some companies like HUL, which saw the disruption c

Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begins in Madurai district

Watch: Corbett Tiger Reserve bans mobile phones during safaris

What to know about Influenza flu symptoms as cases surge across US - see the places impacted the most

Flu cases are surging across the United States. A new mutation, subclade K, is driving the spread. This strain is more effective at evading immun

Horoscope January 1218 : Three zodiac signs to win big in finance week and they should be prepared

Across all three zodiac signs, the dominant message of the week is preparation meeting opportunity. Rather than promising sudden windfalls, the h

Ecologists advocacy shaped political and ecological narratives in Kerala

Eminent ecologists contributions shaped socio-political and ecological narratives of the State over one and a half decades in an unprecedented ma

Zelenskiy says US security guarantees document set to be finalised with Trump

Ukraine and the United States are nearing a security guarantee agreement. President Zelensky announced the text is essentially ready for finaliza

AmaravatiAvakaya Festival Showcases Andhras Cultural, Culinary, Cinematic Pride

Naidu said the festival aimed at bringing together the splendour of Andhra cuisine, the cultural ethos of Amaravati and the glorious legacy of Te

Central Railway services hit as fire beaks out in train filled with garbage in Mumbai's Kurla

According to officials from the CR, the first coach of the train, in which garbage and muck collected from tracks and railway lines were collecte

Labourer involved in minor girl murder caught in Odisha

Congress voices concern over turbulent times in Indo-U.S. relations

Jairam Ramesh points to recent legislative and political signals from Washington that have caused discomfort in New Delhi; he also cites Trumps p

Chris Stapleton extends All-American Road Show tour with over 20 new dates for 2026

Chris Stapleton has extended his All-American Road Show through fall 2026, incorporating more than 20 new stops across the U.S. and Canada. Highl

Enquiry into private universities is neither a witch-hunt nor playing headmaster: SC

A Bench headed by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah pulled up the Centre for not filing an affidavit affirmed by the Union Cabinet Secretary despite a

No Damage To Delhi Mosque, Drone Footage From Demolition Site Reveals

A diagnostic centre, a guest house and a community hall were demolished during an anti-encroachment drive carried out by the Municipal Corporatio