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'Arrive Alive' Road Safety Drive

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

AWARE Services To Strengthen Disease Surveillance In Health Sector

RTGS platform to predict outbreaks, enable early public health action

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

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

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

Tourist bus gutted near Kothamangalam, none injured

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

Higher education institutions need systemic reforms

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.

Woman Mayor For Nizamabad Again

Ruling Congress, BJP, BRS and MIM are getting set for the municipal polls while the Congress and BJP leaders are zeroing in on their women leader

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

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

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

Mission wolf moon over. Is Donaldolf waiting for snow moon?

Donaldolf possesses significant capabilities that should not be overlooked. Beyond material possessions like a mansion, a four-wheeler, and money

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

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

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

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

7 soldiers injured in Kishtwar gunfight

Seven Army soldiers were injured in a fierce encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar district on Sunday. The exchange of fire began during a search

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

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

US Intensifies Visa Checks For Immigrants

Recently, two Indian students from the Telugu community were taken into custody by federal agents at a store in St Louis Park and questioned for

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

Future of Greenland is for Denmark to decide: Carney outright rules out Trumps tariff blackmail

Kerala SIR: Deadline for filing claims and objections extended up to January 30

Earlier, the period was fixed from December 23, when the draft electoral was published, to January 22.

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

Chief Minister announces Kumbh Mela-like arrangements for Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara

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

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

The New Laws of Manu: Why The Poor Dont Kill Us

During his solo session at The Hindu Lit for Life, Manu explores Indias economic transformation, transactional politics and impact of English

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

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

'India Can Add 20% To Global Growth This Year': WEF Chief To NDTV At Davos

India will likely become the fastest growing of the large economies this year to such an extent that it would make up for 20 per cent of all glob

Shaaban moon not seen in Saudi Arabia: When will Ramzan 2026 Begin?

Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Shaaban 1447 AH-2026, was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, January 18. As a result,

Youll Never Sleep With Makeup After Seeing This Routine

Former district judge, CAT member A.M. Sivadas passes away

Pilgrims Recount Fear, Isolation Amid Iran Protests, Return Safely

The pilgrims had travelled to Iran for religious purposes when unrest broke out across multiple cities. Within two days, transport services colla

Returning Home After Duty, Woman Cop Clears Path for Ambulances with Toddler

SP recommends reward for constable Amudala Jaya Shanthi

Abhishek: Modi Will Chant Joy Bangla in Post-Poll Bengal Visit

TMC MP taunts PM for 'Paltano Dorkar' slogan

Botsa Slams NDA For 5,600 Crore Debt, Says Sankranti Joy Subdued

Opposition alleges debt, poor relief and neglect of peoples issues

DC Edit | Stop Using Infiltrators Issue In Poll Campaign

If Mr Modi has in mind the model of US President Donald Trump and his actions against illegal aliens, then it will set a dangerous precedent for

Renowned surgeon Dr. S.V. Adinarayana Rao honoured with State funeral

Ancient Palm-Leaf Manuscripts Guide Revamp Of Medaram Temple

CM to unveil natures temple in Mulugu today

Counterposing Narayana Guru andPeriyaris unhealthy: Historian A.R.Venkatachalapathy

A conversation on radical ideas, social reform, and the enduring impact of Periyars life and thought on contemporary society. A.R. Venkatachalapa

US Prez behind casualties, slander: Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting violent protests in Iran

WEF 2026: India's power-packed Davos delegation; Mukesh Ambani, N Chandrasekaran, Devendra Fadnavis and 100+ CEOs up for annual meeting

The 56th Annual Meeting will run from 19?-?23?January?2026 in Davos?Klosters, Switzerland, under the theme A?Spirit of Dialogue. Check India's de

Watch: Bharat will remain Vishwaguru if guided by Dharma: Mohan Bhagwat

Karnataka Housing Minister invites Randeep Singh Surjewala for Hubballi housing allotment event

Leaders Pay Tributes to NTR on 30th Death Anniversary

Various service programmes were organised across the district as part of the anniversary

January New Moon in Capricorn to reshape paths: Four Zodiac Signs set for major shifts

January new moon horoscope points to fresh beginnings as planets align at the start of 2026. The January new moon horoscope points to a phase of

Sara Tendulkar: The Uncrowned Queen of Gen-Z Fashion

US President Trump Invites India To Be Part Of Board of Peace For Gaza

Originally, the new body was to be tasked with overseeing governance and coordinating funding for Gaza's redevelopment as the strip was devastate

BJP takes a dig at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister for skipping WEF

Taides timely ton sets up Vidarbhas maiden Hazare Trophy triumph

After Taide (128, 118b, 15x4, 3x6) helped set up a target of 318, Desais Saurashtra could only reach 279 as Vidarbha came up with an excellent bo

DMK Wont Be Responsible if Cong Quits Alliance: Reghupathi

Party says it will form government on its own, rejects coalition model

New Arjitham Complex at Srikalahasti Temple Causes Confusion

Improper planning, lack of signboards and fewer announcements are cited as issues

UP: 4.52 crore take holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya; probe seer's 'mistreatment', says Akhilesh

Over 4.52 crore devotees performed a holy dip at the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya during the Magh Mela. The event saw a brief disruption when Jyotirp

Frieren: Beyond Journeys End Season 2 premiere review: Hello old friend, hisashiburi

Two years, a longer road, and one returning elf later, Frieren continues to prove why some journeys stay with you, always

Palnadu murder: YSRCP hits at failure of law and order in State

Three killed in illegalManjuvirattuevents

No inter-State issue in road accident involving Karnataka van, say police

Only Time Will Decide, Says Karnatak DyCM on Change of Guard

Both the leaders left it to the central leaders to take a call on change of Chief Minister

BJD, Arvind Mohapatra Trade Charges Over Suspension; Party Cites Anti-Organisational Conduct

Senior party leaders alleged that Mohapatra began working against the BJD soon after being granted the party ticket and had engaged in activities