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Karnataka: Techies Plan Highest Ever Tricolour Hoisting Near Space On Republic Day

At 80,000 feet the hydrogen balloon holding a tricolor will automatically unfurl, claim a techie engaged in building the mechanism the post stated in a post on a social media platform over getting permission from officials concerned of Directorate General of Civil Aviation, New Delhi and also from Airport Authority of India

24 Jan 2026 7:14 pm
Decarbonise Aluminium Production to Promote Trade: Niti Aayog

Electricity consumption is the dominant source of emissions as coal-based power is mainly used by the industry

24 Jan 2026 7:14 pm
IPS Officers Marriage with IAS Officer in Choutuppal in Low-key Manner Wins Accolades

The marriage ceremony was conducted in the presence of the family members at the registration office. A few senior officers were also present on the occasion

24 Jan 2026 6:55 pm
Bandi Sanjay Slams SIT over Biased Phone-Tapping Probe

Sanjay expressed concern that senior BRS leaders, including K. T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao, were being examined as witnesses rather than accused.

24 Jan 2026 6:52 pm
ICC Drops Bangladesh From T20 World Cup

ICC brings in Scotland; informs all member nations

24 Jan 2026 6:48 pm
President of European Commission Arrives for FTA, Republic Day Event

As India and the EU prepare for significant discussions, Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the nearing finalization of a Free Trade Agreement, highlighting its global importance.

24 Jan 2026 6:37 pm
A Nostalgic Journey In Shimla's Naldehra: Experiencing The First Snowfall

Shimla recorded 50 cm of snow in just 24 hours, the citys highest in the last 30 years.

24 Jan 2026 6:25 pm
Understanding Brain Function Helps Students Study Smarter: Expert

Explaining about the science of `Thinking', Cognitive Psychologist Dr Srikanth Dandotkar, said that students who understand how a brain functions will benefit in studying smarter and not just harder

24 Jan 2026 6:24 pm
Assam CM Denies Electoral Roll Anomalies, Says Notices to Miya Will Continue

Sarma acknowledged that notices related to the Special Revision and evictions would be issued, claiming it is necessary to protect Assamese civilization from perceived threats.

24 Jan 2026 6:22 pm
Eight Maoists Surrender Before Ramagundam CP In Peddapalli

Speaking on the occasion, Jha said the group comprised individuals who had performed various roles within the Maoist hierarchy and were primarily active along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, particularly in Bijapur district. Of the eight, seven hail from Rampur village in Chhattisgarh, while one is a native of Telangana

24 Jan 2026 6:21 pm
Unusual Anti-Graft Protest in Hanamkonda Says beggars Better Than Corrupt Officials

Collector Sneha Shabarish became the first official to sign the anti-corruption pledge banner

24 Jan 2026 6:09 pm
Who is Simran Bala? Officer to Lead All-Male CRPF Contingent at Republic Day Parade

Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, Bala's selection as the first female leader of an all-male CRPF contingent reflects changing dynamics in India's uniformed services.

24 Jan 2026 5:53 pm
Postpone Numaish Visit due to Traffic Jam in Nampally: Police

At least half a dozen persons were feared to be trapped inside a four-story building here after a major fire broke out Saturday afternoon

24 Jan 2026 5:41 pm
Figure Skating: Kerala's Abhijith Amal Raj Wins Gold at Khelo India Winter Games

By the age of nine, Abhijith already had an Arjuna awardee Anup Kumar Yama training him and later was trained by 11 times Artistic Roller Skating World Champion and international coach, Luca dAlisera for which we had to go to Italy

24 Jan 2026 5:38 pm
ED Attaches Assets of Karnataka IPS Officer in SI Recruitment Scam

Paul, a 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was arrested by the Karnataka Crime Investigation Department (CID) in 2022 over alleged involvement in irregularities in the SI recruitment process

24 Jan 2026 5:32 pm
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, His Daughter Booked For Cheating Businessman Of Rs 13.5 crore

The complaint comes after Bhatt and his wife, Shewetambari, were arrested in December last year in connection with another alleged fraud case

24 Jan 2026 5:07 pm
Centre Conducting Recruitment Drives for Viksit Bharat 2047: Kishan Reddy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been holding Rozgar Melas since 2022 to streamline and expedite recruitment across states: Kishan Reddy

24 Jan 2026 5:00 pm
Uttar Pradesh Diwas: Celebrating The Vibrant Soul Of India

Celebrating the Spirit of Uttar Pradesh ahead of India's Republic day on 76th Uttar Pradesh foundation day

24 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
President Draupadi Murmu to Address Nation on Republic Day Eve

President Murmu will address citizens on Republic Day eve at 7 pm. The speech will be broadcast in Hindi and English on Doordarshan, with regional versions to follow, aiming to reach a diverse audience nationwide.

24 Jan 2026 4:40 pm
Indian Coast Guards Bike Rally to Mark 50th Raising Day Reaches Chennai from Tuticorin, Vizag

The route passed through key coastal spots including Kakinada, Vijayawada, Nizampatnam, Krishnapatnam, Mandapam, Karaikal and Puducherry, with 50 coast guard riders participating under Coast Guard Region (East), Chennai

24 Jan 2026 4:39 pm
Rozgar Mela is a Platform of Assurance, Self-Confidence for Youth: Bandi Sanjay

Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has deep concern and affection for the youth of the country

24 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Iran Guard Commander Warns US: Finger on the Trigger

The U.S. has sent warships to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, as President Trump reiterates military threats following a violent crackdown on protests in Iran that has led to many deaths.

24 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
300 Stray Dogs killed in Telangana village, Sarpanch Booked

The killings are suspected to have been carried out by some elected representatives, including Sarpanchs, allegedly to fulfill promises made to villagers ahead of gram panchayat elections held in December last year, to address the stray dog menace

24 Jan 2026 4:23 pm
Police Declares AP as Ganja-free Cultivation State

Heightened surveillance using drones helped the police in containing the cultivation of ganja completely in Andhra Pradesh: Police

24 Jan 2026 4:18 pm
Congress Criticises Modi Govt on Great Nicobar Project

Sonia Gandhi criticized the Great Nicobar project as a 'planned misadventure' endangering indigenous communities, claiming the BJP government is bypassing legal processes for development.

24 Jan 2026 4:03 pm
J&K: Traffic Restoration Underway on SrinagarJammu NH

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and other roads, including Mughal road and Srinagar-Leh highway, are closed due to snowfall. Travelers are advised to avoid these routes until they are safe.

24 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
AR Rahman Defies Controversy With Sold-Out Concert at Etihad Arena

The stupendous success of his latest concert proves that his fandom's loyalty is intact.

24 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
Mouni Roy Claims She Was Harassed at Event by Elderly Men: Have No Words

She claimed they placed their hands on her waist and didn't like it when the actor asked them not to do so.

24 Jan 2026 3:15 pm
Major Fire Breaks Out at Furniture Shop in Nampally, Two Children Feared Trapped

Blaze erupts on ground floor of four-storey building; four fire tenders rushed to the spot.

24 Jan 2026 3:02 pm
Clock Ticks In Cuba As Trump Cuts Off Venezuelan Oil

U.S. intervention in Venezuela could push Cuba over the edge.

24 Jan 2026 2:32 pm
Society Achieves Progress Only When Girl Child Empowered, Protected: Naidu

Commemorating the 'National Girl Child Day', the chief minister said today is an opportunity for people to recommit themselves to the goal of empowering the girl child

24 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
Clean Air for Hyderabad: A Coordinated Multi-Departmental Effort

Improving air quality is a shared responsibility. Under NCAP, all line departments and agencies are working together with clearly defined roles to address air pollution sources in a systematic and sustained manner: GHMC

24 Jan 2026 1:46 pm
Opposition In Assam Writes To EC To Prevent Misuse Of Form 7 To Delete Names Of Genuine Voters

Opposition parties also blamed govt is targeting the Muslim voters

24 Jan 2026 1:44 pm
Police Probe Underway After Monkeys Found Poisoned in Kamareddy

A police official confirmed that the matter is under investigation and that a veterinary doctor has been sent to the location

24 Jan 2026 1:35 pm
SDRF Rescue 3 Persons from Jampanna Vagu in Medaram

The SDRF team rescued a 36-year-old person and two minors between 14 and 13 years from Bhupalpally

24 Jan 2026 1:27 pm
Ishaan Khatter Pens a Note After Homebound Gets Snubbed From Oscars

Inspired by an article headlined Taking Amrit Home by journalist Basharat Peer in The New York Times, the film stars also Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles.

24 Jan 2026 1:23 pm
US Hints at Rolling Back 25% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchase

Bessent said Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have collapsed due to the tariffs

24 Jan 2026 1:15 pm
Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavis Love Story to Re-release on February 14

With its Valentines Day re-release, fans of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, along with movie lovers, are eager to relive this timeless love story on the big screen.

24 Jan 2026 1:10 pm
We Are Also Ready For Everything : Iran's Majid Hakeem Ilahi On Trump's Warning

Trump earlier floated the possibility of potential military strikes on Iran.

24 Jan 2026 1:06 pm
Sinner Overcomes Heat, Cramps to Continue Australian Open Title Defence

Play was suspended for several minutes and the roof was closed on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday afternoon, and the two-time defending Australian Open champion returned a revitalized man.

24 Jan 2026 12:59 pm
Study Finds 27% of IndiaUAE Air Travel Demand Could Go Unmet Over the Next Decade

This indicates particularly acute capacity constraints on the Abu DhabiIndia corridor.

24 Jan 2026 12:57 pm
Book Review | Great Nicobar: A Perfect Storm in the Making

Great Nicobar is near maritime routes like the Strait of Malacca, making it attractive for port and logistic infrastructure. Island on Edge forces readers to ask: At what cost?

24 Jan 2026 12:38 pm
Republic Day 2026: Selection Process Behind Tableaux Explained

From concept sketches to Kartavya Path, how tableaux earn their spot.

24 Jan 2026 12:38 pm
Book Review | What It Takes To be an Imperfect Musician

The book starts with Baba reminiscing about his early days, how he ran away from home to learn music, in Kolkata, his training under the greatest musician at the time, Ustad Wazir Khan of Rampur

24 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
Five Killed In A Suicide Attack At A Wedding In Pakistan's KPK

Attack occurred during a wedding celebration at the residence of the peace committee chief

24 Jan 2026 12:27 pm
Border 2 Records Explosive Openings at Box Office

Sunny Deol features as Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler.

24 Jan 2026 12:19 pm
TDB to Probe Allegation of Film Shooting at Sabarimala Temple

A Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) spokesperson told PTI that Manohar had approached the board seeking permission for videography

24 Jan 2026 12:09 pm
Book Review | The Charisma of Narayana Guru

It was a fact that Narayana Guru was from Ezhava community, which was low in the hierarchical system dominated by the ruthless Brahmin orthodoxy of the time

24 Jan 2026 12:03 pm
Reports on Naidu's VB-G RAM G Act Concerns Significant: Siddaramaiah

Sharing a news article titled Naidu seeks assistance to state for enforcing new rural jobs law on his official handle on 'X', Siddaramaiah said the VB-G RAM G Act must be repealed and the MGNREGA restored, with necessary reforms.

24 Jan 2026 11:46 am
PM Modi Vows to End 'Corruption, Dynasty Politics' of DMK

A strong and united NDA is Tamil Nadu's preferred option. People want good governance, not the corruption and dynasty politics of DMK, Modi said

24 Jan 2026 11:40 am