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Clean Chit To CM Chandrababu Naidu In AP Skill Development Scam Case

The investigating agency found no involvement of the Chief Minister and accordingly filed a memo in the court, which was accepted by the judicial

NIRF at crossroads: How VBSA bill could redefine rankings in higher education overhaul

Three held for drug trafficking in Hyderabad, 2 kg of ganja seized

The Prohibition and Excise Department sleuths on Monday, January 12, arrested three individuals in Habeebnagar, Hyderabad, and seized 2.11 kilogr

SP warns of action against jallikattu and rooster fights

'Protein intake wont make you Incredible Hulk': Ranbir Kapoors Animal look trainer busts five biggest myths

Celebrity fitness coach Shivohaam has debunked common protein myths in India, emphasizing its importance for everyone, not just bodybuilders. He

NYT Connections Answers January 13: Clues, categories and solution revealed for Tuesday puzzle #947

Connections is a daily word puzzle created by The New York Times, in which players are given 16 words displayed in a four-by-four grid. The goal

BCB admits ICCs reluctance to shift games out of India but refuses to budge

BCB said the boards position remains unchanged despite the ICCs reluctance to entertain its request and both parties will continue to explore pos

Sensex, Nifty end lower as investors turn cautious ahead of USIndia trade talks

The Sensex closed at 83,627.69, falling 250.48 points or 0.30 per cent. The Nifty also ended lower, slipping 57.95 points, or 0.22 per cent, to s

BBC Moves to Dismiss Trumps $10B Defamation Suit in Florida Court

Trump's legal battle against the BBC centers on a documentary that combined quotes from his January 6 speech, which he claims defamed him. The BB

Excise Case: Delhi HC Posts for May 8 Hearing on ED Plea against Bail to Kejriwal

When the matter came up for hearing, Kejriwal's counsel urged the judge to take it up after some time as the senior counsel was not available at

Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold and silver prices eased on Tuesday as investors booked profits after the metals hit record highs. MCX gold futures slipped while silver trad

Six persons get life imprisonment for murder of fruit vendor in Periamet in 2013

The prosecution said A1, identified as B. Kala, 42, of Pammal, had borrowed 10 lakh from Velu, a fruit vendor, and failed to repay the amount. Fo

Minister Narayana lays foundation for road works at Karlapudi in Amaravati

The Minister directed the contracting agency to complete the road works within a week, stressing the need for speedy execution to address long-pe

This country replaces India as 2nd largest importer of Russian fossil fuel, not China, Pakistan

China remained the top buyer, accounting for 48 per cent of Russia's export revenues from the top five importers.

Shravan Kummar commemorates 25 years of his design journey

Margazhi, the Hyderabad-based designers event, blended heritage weaves, music, food and culture

Former CPI(M) area secretary booked on rape charge in Kasaragod

BCB admits ICC's reluctance to shift games out of India but refuses to budge

Bangladesh Cricket Board insists on relocating its T20 World Cup matches from India. The ICC has requested reconsideration of this demand. The Bo

Budget 2026: FICCI pushes for strenghtening 'Atmanirbharta' in defence, critical minerals

Industry body FICCI has presented its budget recommendations. The focus is on strengthening self-reliance in defence, electronics manufacturing,

This Video of a Woman Taking Her Mother to an Old-Age Home Is Scripted

The video was posted by an Instagram user, who regularly shares such scripted videos.

TCS layoffs to continue in 2026, aims at 2% job cuts, reported largest firing in Q3

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been continuing its layoffs in 2026 that led to massive job cuts as part of its major restructuring that star

Border 2: Suniel Shetty makes BIG statement about Sunny Deol-starrer war drama, says he would have returned for sequel if...

Border featured Suniel Shetty as Captain Bhairon Singh, a battle-hardened Indian Army officer who was martyred in the film's climax. His son Ahan

Woman, ASI Suffer Injuries due to Chinese Manja in Hyderabad

A 70-year-old woman, Yadamma, suffered cut injuries on her leg due to Chinese manja at Almasguda under Meerpet police station limits

Is China A Threat To Greenland As Trump Argues?

China's only pathway to gaining significant influence in the Arctic goes through Russia, defense experts dismissed Trump's claims

Lucknow's One-of-Its-Kind AI-Powered Luxury Villas Set a New Benchmark for Tier-2 Living

Amor , the flagship residential development by CCS Infratech, has announced the development of Lucknow’s one-of-its-kind AI-powered luxury

Gunshots fired at Delhi gym; Lawrence Bishnoi gang 'claims' responsibility

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility via a social media post, warning rivals and referencing other gang groups. The incident follows

Neglect elderly parents, lose 15% pay: Telangana plans tough law for employees who abandon ageing parents

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced plans for a law to deduct 10-15% of government employees' salaries if they neglect elderly par

New Report Identifies USD 220 Billion Economic Opportunity from Clean Air Action in India

A new report, ‘The Business Case for Clean Air: Unlocking Economic Opportunities for India’, by Dalberg Advisors in collaboration wit

Despite ceasefire, Israel destroys over 2,500 buildings in Gaza: NYT

Gaza Strip: The Israeli military allegedly demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire agreement was signed between I

Manchester United Reach Deal To Appoint Carrick as Interim Manager: Reports

The former midfielder was pictured arriving at the club's Carrington training ground, with his appointment likely to be confirmed later in the da

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Nirmala Lakshman on Indias sharpest lit fest

Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group, speaks to Team MetroPlus about the evolution of The Hindu Lit for Life since its first edition. S

Exporters worried as Trump announces additional 25 pc duty on countries trading with Iran

NEW DELHI, Jan 13: Exporters are keeping their fingers crossed on the impact of recent announcement made by US President Donald Trump that Washin

Iran Relaxes Restrictions, Permits Foreign Calls Amid Rising Death Toll

As protests escalate in Iran, the government has allowed mobile phone calls to foreign countries while still enforcing a blackout on internet ser

Wordle Answer January 13: Crack Tuesdays challenging puzzle #1669 with these clues and solution

Wordle is an online word puzzle developed by software engineer Josh Wardle in 2021. Its clean design, once-a-day format and easy sharing of resul

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, reflecting a people-centric, humanity-firs

Hiring surges across India as AI-linked jobs rise exponentially

AI hiring is projected to grow 32% in 2026 to nearly 3.8 lakh roles, with a focus on skills-driven, mid-career talent across Tier 1 and Tier 2 ci

I oppose growing monopoly of Adani group; not development: Raj Thackeray

From cement to steel, the projects in all the sectors are given to Adani group, Raj Thackeray said

Video: Film shooting at Hyderabads Numaish, Pushpa actor spotted

Hyderabad: The 85th All India Industrial Exhibition aka Numaish, is currently underway at Nampally here. It has been trending on social media for

Priyanka ChopraNick Jonas get intimate; her plunging neckline gown, bronzer makeup draw flak [reactions]

Priyanka Chopra turned heads at the Golden Globe Awards and its after-party. Priyanka wore a pearl-white strapless gown with a plunging neckline.

Floating above the chaos: Bengaluru's software engineers dreamy 27th-floor view takes the internet by storm

A Bengaluru software engineer captured a stunning view of the city from her 27th-floor apartment, showcasing a serene cityscape blanketed in clou

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Megha Majumdar on Oprahs book club and her book list

Author Megha Majumdar speaks about discussing her novel, A Guardian and A Thief with Oprah Winfrey, highlighting themes of parental love and mora

GMR Unveils Airside Reefer Truck to Handle Cold-chain Cargo at Hyderabad Airport

The facility eliminates temperature exposure during ramp transfers, a persistent challenge in the transportation of perishables, pharmaceuticals

42illegalresortsaround Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve sealed

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan, on January 5, 2026, directed the Erode District

Mother Receives Degree Alongside Her Daughter at Vivekananda Global University's 9th Convocation, Inspires Thousands

An extraordinary and deeply emotional moment unfolded at the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Vivekananda Global University (VGU) when Smita walked on

Lets make it real!: Musks Grok enters US military networks as Dept of War partners with xAI

NVIDIA pulls $53 billion ahead of Samsung as AI fuels chip boom: Report

In 2025, the chip market soared to unprecedented heights, raking in an astounding $793 billion. This remarkable boom was predominantly fueled by

Union Labour Ministry intervenes, quick commerce platforms to stop 10-minute delivery practice

Workers unions welcome the move, claim it as success of December 31 flash strike

Govt Will Go By SC Directive On Holding Bengaluru Civic Body Polls : D K Shivakumar

SC asked the Karnataka government and the state election body to hold Bengaluru local body polls by June 30.

Alyssa Healy announces retirement from international cricket, to play last series against this Asian nation

The current skipper of the Australian women's cricket team has decided to end her international career and also announced the date of her retirem

India Pax Silica Inclusion Reflects Strategic Trust: Union Ministry Secretary

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S Krishnan has asserted that India's invitation to join the US-led Pax Silica initia

J&K Police Launch WideRanging Data Drive on Mosques, Madrasas and Religious Administrators

The drive, underway across the Kashmir Valley, seeks detailed information on mosques and those associated with them, including imams, muezzins, k

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Dhurandhar surpasses Rs 1,300 crore mark at worldwide box office in just 39 days

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 1,015 crore gross in India and Rs 285 crore at the overseas box office in its sixth week, taking its total to Rs 1,30

Four peace committee members shot dead in northwest Pakistan

The incident took place in the Province's Bannu district bordering North Waziristan. Unknown gunmen killed the peace committee members after ambu

ZTE Recognized on CDP Climate A List for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among the Global Top 4%

Two oil tankers attacked near key CPC loading terminal in the Black Sea

Two oil tankers were attacked near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea loading terminal, a key export route for Kazakh crude. The ships h

End 10-minute delivery commitment: Govt tells quick-commerce; Blinkit obliged, others to follow

Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has urged major online food delivery and quick-commerce platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato

China rejects Indias claim over Shaksgam Valley

BEIJING, Jan 13: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday rejected Indias claim over the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. Th

Maharashtra announces four-day dry days in all major cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur

Maharashtra will observe a four-day alcohol ban from January 13 to 16 across 29 civic body areas to ensure peaceful municipal corporation electio

SC Rejects PIL Seeking Removal of Savarkar Portraits, Warns of Costs

During a Supreme Court hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant criticized a petitioner's financial excuses for not attending court, emphasizing the imp

Tech giants must bear cost of data centre electricity: Trump

In a Truth Social post, Trump said while the data centres are key to the artificial intelligence boom, the big Technology Companies who build the

UK Govt to criminalise creation of nude deepfakes

LONDON, Jan 13: The UK Government will launch criminal prosecutions for the creation of intimate images online without the users consent, UK Secr

Gold price on Tuesday drops big. Check gold rate prediction till March, 2026

Gold rate prediction: Citi raised its three-month price targets to $5,000/oz for gold, as per a report.

Rahul Gandhi's Post For Vijay's Jana Nayagan Sparks Congress Strategy Buzz

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's strong support for actor Vijay over the controversy surrounding his film Jana Nayagan has added a new twist

We Have Won: Raghav Chadha On Centre's Direction To Halt 10-Minute Deliveries

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha welcomed the Centre's direction to halt 10-minute deliveries, scoring a big win for gig workers who have been protes

Indian Army showcases military might at Commander's Parade in Jaipur

The Indian Army held a Commander's Parade in Jaipur. This event preceded the main Army Day Parade. Helicopters showered flower petals. Gallantry

French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament to protest low incomes, EU trade deal

PARIS, Jan 13: French farmers steered some 350 tractors on Tuesday over cobblestoned Paris avenues toward Parliament to protest low incomes and a

Is Abhay Verma Deepika Padukone's fanboy? Netizens definitely think so

Old videos from interviews and comments on social media from Abhay Verma are doing the rounds on the internet, and netizens are convinced that he

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi movie review: Ravi Tejas comedy is watchable but generic

Writer-director Kishore Tirumalas Telugu film has a few funny episodes, although it fails to bring anything new to an already wafer-thin premise

7 comforting yet healthy Indian breakfasts for cold mornings

Cold winter mornings call for breakfasts that are warm, nourishing, and easy to digest. These Indian options offer comfort without compromising o

Quote of the Day by Sigmund Freud's nephew Edward Bernays: 'The great enemy of any attempt to change mens habits is inertia. Civilization is limited by inertia'

Edward L. Bernays, a pioneer in public relations and nephew of Sigmund Freud, work influenced unimaginable parts of our history, including the Am

Indian Navy plans to induct amphibious aircraft that can land and take off from water and surface

The Indian Navy is looking to lease four amphibious aircraft for four years. This move aims to boost coastal security and enhance maritime capabi

Vanitaa Pandes Cyber-crime Short Film 1930 Wins Multiple Honours Ahead of Hungama OTT Release

Ready Server Announces Strategic Expansion into Japan with AT TOKYO Data Centre

Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Smart PV & ESS 2026

Not easy to erase Sanatan Dharma, culture: Amit Shah on Somnath temple rebuilding

The Union Home Minister was addressing a gathering at Mansa town in Gandhinagar district after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for v

6 Signs And Symptoms Of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

SAD is a mood disorder associated with the shorter days and reduced sunlight during winter; it can also manifest during the summer months. Here i

Profiling Of Religious Institutions In J&K Infringement Of Constitutional Rights: Srinagar MP

Srinagar, Jan 13: National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said the profiling of mosques, madrassas and Imams by police in Jammu

GTPL Hathway Ltd : Profit Before Tax (PBT) increases by 14% Y-o-Y in Q3 FY26

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking removal of Savarkar portraits, warns of costs

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition demanding the removal of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's portraits from public spaces. The court cautioned

Sarlankapalle fire tragedy: leaders call for immediate relief as 38 homes destroyed

U.S. Stock market indexes S&P 500, Dow Jones set for slow opening on Tuesday after record-highs

U.S. stock futures fell slightly on Tuesday. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined nearly 0.1 per cent.

Four police personnel suspended for failing to prevent history-sheeters murder at KMC

Adhi, of Kolathur, was brutally hacked to death in the early hours of Monday while sleeping in a drunken state at the waiting area outside the ma

Rise of Neville Tata: A retail whiz grows into a boardroom player

Neville Tata's induction into the Sir Ratan Tata Trust marks a significant generational transition within the Tata Group's philanthropic and corp

Forest Fire Along LoC Triggers Landmine Blasts; Kashmir Logged 310 Forest Fires in 2025

According to officials, nearly a dozen landmines embedded along the LoC detonated as the flames advanced through the dry vegetation. These forwar

Is Disha Patani dating Punjabi singer Talwinder: Actor gets cosy, holds singer's hand; fans confused

Disha Patani was spotted with Punjabi singer Talwiinder at Udaipur and Mumbai airports, sparking dating rumours. The duo attended Nupur Sanon's w

Five Govt Employees Sacked Over Alleged Terror Links In Jammu And Kashmir

JAMMU, Jan 13: In a strong crackdown on terror networks operating from within the system, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha ha

Six-lane highway with service roads all along to come between B.C. Road and Surathkal

The stretch between KPT Junction and Kulai likely to have a mix of elevated and grade separated roads to segregate city and through traffic

LDF wins rescheduled Onakkoor ward election in Keralas Ernakulam

C.B. Rajeev of CPI(M) wins the seat with a majority of 221 votes

Manipur saw improvement in 2025, Northeast shielded from Myanmar unrest: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Addressing the Indian Army's annual press conference, he noted that confidence-building measures and government-led initiatives have helped norma

Bangladesh Reject ICC's Request As T20 World Cup Controversy Continues

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) held discussions regarding the T20 World Cup 2026 on a video confe