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Retired HM T.Gopal Reddy feted

The department said these achievements were the outcome of sustained academic support and consistent monitoring. School education director Dr. E.

Kokrajhar Tense After Mob Lynching of Youth: Internet Suspended, RAF Deployed

Two members of the attacking group, Mahesh Murmu and Sunil Murmu, were seriously injured. All the injured are undergoing treatment at Kokrajhar M

JEE Main Session 1 in Two Shifts From Wednesday

The first shift will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, while the second shift will run from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Dirty Water Being Released Into Durgam Cheruvu, Officials Admit

HYDRAA chief flags STP lapses, hyacinth spread during inspection

Governors address flags grave concern over Centres adverse attitude towards T.N. over fund release

It points to the continued denial of approvals and financial allocations for several essential projects

Letters to The Editor January 21, 2026

Surveys On to Assess Gold-Bearing Ores in Kadiri Area of Satya Sai District

Mining of gold is already in progress in the Jonnagiri area of Kurnool district.

DC Edit | ECI Has To Revisit Its Logic Behind West Bengal SIR

The ECIs response, however, was not in a way that can inspire confidence in the minds of the people

Fierce Contest On For Nandyal Vijaya Dairy Chairmans Post

SV and Bhuma factions lock horns; polling on January 28

Rahul Gandhi Receives Grandfather's Long-Lost Driving Licence In UP

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday received the long-lost driving licence of his grandfather, Feroze Gandhi, during hi

Augean mess: on the SIR and the genuine voter

The ECI aims to clean the rolls but it is scrubbing off genuine voters

Telangana TET Ends, Answer Key on Jan 30

The examination, conducted from January 3, covered Paper I and Paper II across different subject combinations. Of the 2,37,754 candidates who app

India Will Never Allow Illegal Immigrants To Loot Its People: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged illegal immigration as a major threat to national security, asserting that such people must be id

Delhi Man Arrested Over Viral Video Of 'Zigzagging' Through Traffic In SUV

The Delhi Police arrested a 21-year-old man and impounded his SUV over alleged rash and dangerous driving on a busy stretch of National Highway-4

The Donroe doctrine, a broken international order

It is a mixed bag as far as the global outlook for 2026 is concerned, marked by an updated version of the U.S.s shock and awe tactics

HC quashes FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, says Udhayanidhis remarks on Sanatana Dharma are hate speech

When a hate speech had been uttered by the Minister, the petitioner opposing the hate speech cannot be considered to have committed a crime, the

ITC Hotels Q3 net profit rises 9.6% to 237 crore

During the quarter under review, ITC Hotel's revenue from operations stood at 1,230.68 crore compared to 1,015.40 crore, a regulatory filing show

India FTA to create market of 2 billion people: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

The European Union is on the brink of a landmark trade agreement with India, potentially linking a consumer base of two billion individuals. In a

Hyderabad Innovator Launches Accessible Luxury Transport

Launched in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the service introduces vehicles equipped with hydraulic lifts and automated wheelchairs.

Bengal BJP MLA Marries Again, First Wife Calls It Illegal

First wife alleges Hiran Chatterjee remarried without a divorce

Coastal Districts to Have Fog for Two More Days; Flights Affected

Several flights are either getting delayed by a few hours or diverted or even cancelled at times mainly in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Rajamahe

Bridging the Gulf: on India, defence ties with Gulf nations

India must tread cautiously as it negotiates defence ties with Gulf nations

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch

With demand threatening to outpace supply, there need to be bold actions in recycling and technological innovation

Vinod Tawde appointed BJP in-charge for Kerala Assembly polls

Bharat Future City Gets a Major UAE Push

TS, UAE to set up joint task force to expedite project

'Culture of greed and disrespect': LoP Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt over Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta's tragic death

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reacted strongly to the death of a Noida-based techie, calling it a grim reflection of a growing culture

DC Edit | BJP Gets Its Youngest Chief

As he takes over the role played by Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda before him, what he does as BJP president is going to define his political career fr

Trump heckles Europe before heading to Davos

President Trump and his aides are openly displaying contempt for European leaders, mocking their efforts to block his Greenland seizure and dismi

WPL-4: Jemimah, Lee help DC down MI

Russian Foreign Minister Calls For Reactivation Of Russia-India-China Trilateral

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday lauded Moscow's bilateral ties with Delhi and Beijing and called for reactivating the Russia-In

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu box office collection day 9: Chiranjeevi film sees decline but overpowers The Raja Saab

Headlined by Chiranjeevi and helmed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has crushed Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab at the box office.

Digital Census 2027: J&K CS Finalises Roadmap, Timelines and Manpower Plan

House Listing Operations slated for June 2026; first-ever fully digital census to feature self-enumeration and caste count Jammu Tawi, January 20

Nitin takes over as BJPs 12th president; PM Modi says You are my Boss

New Delhi, Jan 20:Nitin Nabin on Tuesday assumed charge as the Bharatiya Janata Partys 12th national president, succeeding J P Nadda and marking

SIT Questions Harish Rao for Seven Hours on Phone Tapping

After Harish Rao entered the SIT office his followers including BRS MLAs tried to accompany him but they were not allowed inside.

What is the future of NATO amid Greenland tensions? Top Trump aide says alliance 'very safe'

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent's comments come at a time when tensions have risen between the US and its European allies over Greenland,

IIT Hyd To Ramp Up Its Green Power Use, Cut Emissions

Officials said water systems had been redesigned to suit the regions hard rock terrain. Rainwater is channelled through bio-swales into interconn

CM holds consultations with key departments ahead of Budget Session

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: As the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is scheduled to start on February 2, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on

Word of the Day: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, a word famous for its length, describes a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, partic

SIR Of Electoral Rolls Is Legislative In Nature: Poll Body Tells Top Court

The Election Commission on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that its order on special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various states

Mehboobas politics consistently divisive, against national interest: BJP

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, accusing her of pursuing divisi

RMZ Corporation to Launch $10 Billion Worth of Projects in AP

The RMZ Group proposes to develop a GCC Park in Kapuluppada Phase-1 IT Park in Visakhapatnam and hyper-scale data centre clusters in Visakhapatna

MP resident arrested for killing friend over money in Samba

Jammu Tawi, Jan 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering his friend in Samba distri

Punjab Congress Chief's Fire Warning Amid Row Over CS Channi's Dalit Remark

Cracks within the Punjab Congress have widened as former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's leaked remarks on inadequate Dalit representatio

J&K Speaker speaks on Accountability of the Legislators at Lucknow

Lucknow, Jan 20: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today addressed the 86th All India Presiding Officers Confe

Balancing act crucial as Manush hopes to raise the bar

The paddler, along with Diya, had a blockbuster 2025 and produced historic performances; maintaining the high standards in four events will not b

'We Prefer Respect To Bullies, Rule Of Law To Brutality': Macron At Davos

President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday France preferred espect to bullies and rejected unacceptable tariffs, following US President Donald Trump

UPL Shows Interest in Importing Potash Through Mangaluru Port, Says MB Patil

Fertiliser major plans Karnataka expansion, ethanol and maize projects

UK Approves China's Plan For Its Largest Embassy In Europe In London

Britain's government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing des

Patole Targets Modi, Yogi For Alleged Damage to Manikarnika Ghat

Patole said, I will visit Kashi tomorrow to see the reality and protest against the Uttar Pradesh government and the Central government

Two Delhi-Srinagar flights cancelled due to R-Day Airspace Restrictions

NEW DELHI, Jan 20: Amid heightened security and airspace restrictions in connection with ongoing Republic Day arrangements in the national capita

Bengaluru Man Arrested for Stealing, Wearing Women's Innerwear

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru's Electronic City division for allegedly stealing women's innerwear from residential buildings, weari

Trump To Meet 'Various Parties' At Davos Over Greenland Bid

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to a meeting of various parties at the Davos gathering of global elites about his bid to sei

Indigo Has Enough Pilots, Operations Stabilised: Aviation Watchdog

Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said sustained regulatory oversight as well as corrective measures have helped stabilise operations at IndiGo.

Smart cities must blend heritage with modernity: LG

inaugurates redeveloped Amira Kadal Bridge Srinagar, Jan 20:Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the redeveloped Amira Kadal B

Anti-terror operation enters 3rd day in Kishtwar, locals detained for questioning

Forces dig deeper into forested terrain to locate, eliminate terrorists Jammu Tawi, Jan 20:The anti-terrorist operation in Kishtwar district ente

Australia's Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history

Malajczuk was the aggressor, making the fastest fifty in U19 World Cup history with a half-century in 23 balls, before breaking the record for th

Lokayukta takes suo motu case over polluted lakes in Doddaballapur

Bill Callahan drops new single Stepping Out for Air ahead of My Days of 58

Bill Callahan has released his new single, Stepping Out for Air, ahead of his forthcoming album My Days of 58, set for February 27th. The track s

Cold wave conditions prevail; heavy snowfall predicted on Jan 23

Met warns of landslides, gusty winds, urges caution Jammu Tawi, Jan 20:Minimum temperatures dropped across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir and La

Cigarette In Hand, Driving At 120 kmph: 4 Teens Die In Udaipur Car Crash

Four teenagers, including three minors, were killed and six other people were injured when two cars crashed head-on in Udaipur on Saturday.

Sabarimala case: ED raids 21 locations across 3 states over alleged misappropriation of temple gold

The Enforcement Directorate has searched 21 locations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. This action is part of a money laundering investigati

Supreme Court to examine whether ED is a juristic entity entitled to file writ pleas under Article 226

The Supreme Court will review if the Enforcement Directorate has the legal standing to file petitions in high courts. This comes after Kerala and

India decides to withdraw families of its officials in Bangladesh

India has decided to withdraw families of its officials stationed in Bangladesh due to the prevailing security situation. This precautionary meas

J&K Police intensify frisking across Valley; IED destroyed

Srinagar, Jan 20:Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday intensified frisking and checking operations across vall

From flexible to fearful: women gig workers hemmed in by new rules

BJP appoints Ram Madhav as incharge of GBA polls

Silver price to touch $100? Silver price shatters all records, touches $95 will silver rally even more or crash near?

Silver prices are trading near $95 per ounce, marking the strongest rally in modern history. The metal is now up nearly 230% from early-2025 lows

Thinking about filing taxes early in 2026? The benefits may be bigger than you expect

Filing taxes early in 2026 can help people get their tax refund faster and lower the risk of fraud. The IRS allows early filing, so waiting until

Meandering Tiger Gives the Slip Again

More pugmarks found in Yadadri, but officials clueless on its whereabouts

SIT Notices Diversion Tactic; CMs Kin Behind Coal Scam: Harish

Thanking BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao and senior party leaders for their moral support, Harish Rao said, Revanth Reddy must stop acting li

Greenland US Territory Est 2026: Trump sends army jets to arctic; plans Venezuela-like invasion?

Five Arrested in Kasibugga Temple Burglary; 40.25 Lakh Loot Recovered

Three of the accused have criminal records, with the ringleader Srinivasarao involved in 38 previous theft cases, while his accomplices have 10 a

'Professional insurrectionists': Trump slams Minnesota anti-ICE church stormers; to face FACE Act?

France supports suspension of EU-U.S. trade deal over Greenland tariff threats, says Foreign Minister

The European Parliament is expected to formally suspend on Wednesday, January 21, its work on the trade deal struck with the U.S. last summer in

Inter Exams: Separate Hall Tickets for Theory and Practicals

5-Minute Grace Period Continues

Minister Dola Reviews Preparations For Simhachalam Chandanotsavam

The next meeting with regard to the Simhachalam Chandanotsavam will be held in February

Telangana Diaspora Gives Rousing Welcome to Revanth Reddy

The primary focus of the 2026 Davos visit is to promote the Telangana Rising 2047 roadmap, launched in December 2025.

Davos 2026: Howard Lutnick warns EU, says tariffs could spiral into tit-for-tat fight as Trump ups pressure on Greenland

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick projected first-quarter 2026 GDP growth exceeding 5%, attributing current economic limitations to high int

Nine-Day Visakha Utsav Cheer to Span Sea and Mountains In Three Districts

The nine-day festivities are themed Sea to Sky featuring over 500 cultural and tourism programmes at 20 major venues across the three districts

Prefer rule of law to brutality: Macron humiliates bully Trump over Greenland tariffs at WEF

The Raja Saab box office collection day 12: Prabhas-starrer horror comedy crashes and burns, fails to earn even Rs 1 crore

On its 12th day, The Raja Saab suffered a full-blown collapse at the box office, managing only Rs 73 lakh across all five languages. Alongside Pr

Collectors told to form JACs to ensure proper hygiene at welfare hostels in Andhra Pradesh

How can the EU respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs? Dow Jones drops as Trumps EU tariffs escalate

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted over 600 points Tuesday as President Trump escalated trade tensions with Europe. Markets reacted sharp

SC To Examine if ED Can File Writ Petitions as a Juristic Person

Kerala, TN challenge HC ruling recognising ED as a juristic person

Tirupati Clears 1,946 Industrial Proposals Under Single-Desk System

Proposals were sent to the central government for final approval

Free America Walkout: Nationwide protests mark Trump's second term anniversary- here's what you need to know

Thousands are set to walk out of work and school across America. This coordinated protest marks one year of President Donald Trump's second term.

Governor Ravi Does It Again, Refuses to Read Address

The Assembly session would go on till Saturday, January 24, and the resolution to express thanks for the Governors address would be taken on Thur

Inspector suspended for negligence in murder probe in Bengaluru

Udupi: Congress Writes to CM Seeking Action Against DC

Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa issued a clarification stating that she had participated in the Paryaya-related programmes strictly in her official

A.P. Commission chief condemns indecent behaviour against women, warns of stern action