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CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meeting Ahead Of Budget Session In J&K

Jammu, Jan 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a cabinet meeting here ahead of the upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kash

Will Take Up Issue Of MGNREGA Repeal Strongly During Parliaments Budget Session: Kharge

New Delhi, Jan 22: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday alleged that the repeal of MGNREGA by the government was an attempt to remov

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Explained: How 3 days of violence unfolded after Indira Gandhi's killing, a timeline of horror as Sajjan Kumar is acquitted

As Sajjan Kumar is acquitted, revisit a detailed timeline of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that followed Indira Gandhi's assassination and scarred Del

Reliance to buy sanctions-compliant Russian oil in February and March, sources say

Reliance last received Russian crude in December after securing a one-month U.S. concession that allowed it to winddown dealings with the sanctio

Supreme Court allows Hindu prayers at disputed Madhya Pradeshs Bhojshala site on Basant Panchami

The Supreme Court also directed that a list of persons from the Muslim community coming for namaz be given to the district administration

Why Trump invited 'controversial' Putin to peace board despite declaring Russia a threat to America's Greenland dream

President Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to a new 'Board of Peace'. Trump also declared Russia a threat to Greenland, which America want

Decision on splitting GHMC to be made after February 10

Hyderabad: The Minister for Transport and BC Welfare, Ponnam Prabhakar, on Thursday, January 21, said that whether the Greater Hyderabad Municipa

Three member BJP Central team to oversee Telangana municipal elections

SC Refuses To Issue Omnibus Directions On Stampede Prevention

CJI bench raised fundamental questions about the scope of judicial intervention in matters involving crowd management and law and order.

Handshake bhool gaye: Pakistan drags India into a controversial clip meant to promote Pak vs Aus series ahead of T20 WC

A Pakistan cricket promotional video has drawn criticism. It playfully references India's cricket handshake controversy. The clip aims to showcas

ET Budget 2026 Survey: No easy choices for India this year as policy space shrinks dramatically in tariffs' wake

Budget 2026 Expectations Survey: With February 1 on the horizon, India finds itself grappling with uncertain global trade dynamics and various do

Who was Mayanglambam Rishikanta? 38 year-old man from Meitei community abducted, shot dead in Manipur's Churachandpur district, chilling video emerges

A 38-year-old man was abducted, later shot dead by armed men in Churachandpur district of Manipur, a fresh incident of the ongoing violence betwe

Nacharam ESIC Hospital contract workers warn of protest on January 23 over four-month salary delay

Did PM Narendra Modi Push Aside BJP President Nitin Nabin From Camera Frame? No!

Team WebQoof found that the viral video was clipped to mislead the viewers.

Watch: Sobhita Dhulipala interview | Cheekatilo | Suresh Babu Daggubati

Sobhita Dhulipala and producer Suresh Babu Daggubati discuss their new Telugu crime thriller, Cheekatilo, and what it takes for an film to stand

Why meet Greenko in Davos after calling E Car race a scam?, asks KTR

US set to quit World Health Organization

The United States is set to leave the World Health Organization on Thursday. This departure follows a notice given by President Donald Trump in 2

Australian Open: Djokovic eases past qualifier as Keys books third round berth

Djokovic secures 399th Grand Slam match victory; Keys downs fellow American Krueger in straight sets

SC allows Hindu prayers at disputed Bhojshala site on Basant Panchami

The Supreme Court has permitted Hindu prayers at the Bhojshala complex from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami, while allowing Muslim namaz bet

Airforce aspirant killed by speeding Thar during morning jog

An 18-year-old girl was killed after being hit by an overspeeding SUV on Express Highway near Shanti Bagh under the Kardhani police station area

Telangana Launches Aikam, Global AI Innovation Entity at WEF

Institutionalised to position Telangana among the world's Top 20 innovation hubs, Aikam is India's first-of-its-kind innovation entity built to t

Three Flights Cancelled At Srinagar Airport Due To Delhi NOTAM

Srinagar, Jan 22: At least three flights operating to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled on Thursday following the issuance of a NOTAM at D

Saudi, seven other nations agree to join Trumps Gaza Board of Peace

Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have accepted United Sta

Column by Saba Mahjoor | How can you carry on in an unkind world?

With acts of kindness and water chestnuts, says Phuphee

Entertainment-Bollywood-Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri-Ananya Panday-Interview

Gen z isnt about hook-ups: Ananya Panday says tu meri main tera main tera tu meri shows the real story talking about her return to the rom-com ge

India becomes second largest overseas market for US tourism as visitation surges 40%

Brand USA president and CEO Fred Dixon noted that the growth underscores the increasing sophistication and spending power of Indian travellers

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Patakys Family-Friendly Abu Dhabi Itinerary

On Hudayriyat Island, Surf Abu Dhabi offers controlled wave conditions suitable for first-time surfers and almost every age.

Net FDI negative for fourth month in a row in November 2025, outflows exceed inflows by $446 million

Net foreign portfolio investments have also been negative so far in the financial year 2025-26, with uncertainty over the India-U.S. trade deal a

WEF Comes Forward to Partner in Telangana Rising 2047 Vision

Telangana offered to join hands with WEF in hosting the follow-up Forum in the capacity as a strategic partner

Chhattisgarh: 7 workers killed, several injured in deadly blast at Baloda Bazar's steel plant, rescue operations underway

Chhattisgarh: 7 workers killed, several injured in deadly blast at Baloda Bazar's steel plant, rescue operations underway

Cambodia will send 73 online scam suspects to South Korea

Cybercrime has flourished in Southeast Asia, particularly in Cambodia and Myanmar, as trafficked foreign nationals were employed to run romance a

AI has changed software engineering forever, says engineer who lost a job after not using it during an interview

Software engineers now need AI skills. Companies expect engineers to use AI tools for faster development and better code. Interviews have changed

Trump unveils Gaza Peace Board at Davos, questions over US control

Davos: President Donald Trump wants to spotlight his proposed Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum on Thursday, January 22 looking to cre

Delhi police to use AI-enabled smart glasses for Republic Day 2026 security

Authorities will enforce three layers of physical checks for pedestrians, with similar screening protocols for vehicles

Why every luxury Indian wedding has a stylist now

Part creative director, brand manager, and crisis negotiator, expert stylists such as Anaita Shroff Adajania and Mohit Rai are helping high-profi

Andhra Government to spend over 75 crore to renovate 57 temples in Nellore

Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy plans to set up a 100-acre solar power project in the lands of Narasimha Swamy temple

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Kolkata has always carried its past lightlysometimes in stone and mortar, sometimes in people. Long before pipelines and plastic tanks, the city

Australian Open: Yuki Bhambri suffers first-round loss in mixed doubles

Bhambri and Nicole Melichar-Martinez lost 6-3 1-6 (10-6) to the sixth seeded pairing of Tim Putz and Zhang Shuai

Literary-Swami Vivekananda-Anshul Chaturvedi-Religion Without Servility

Religion without servility: Writer Anshul Chaturvedi on why Vivekananda speaks to believers and atheists alike What does Vivekananda mean in an a

Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster

The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has pledged to hold a free and fair election, but questions were raised a

Hall as big as bathroom, kitchen in front of sandaas: Mumbais Rs 1.25-crore matchbox flat leaves internet stunned

A viral Instagram video showcasing a Mumbai apartment with a kitchen and bathroom facing each other, reportedly priced at Rs 1.25 crore, has reig

From Innovation to Impact: DMALL Earns World Economic Forum Recognition for Scaled AI Deployment in Retail

1984 Sikh Massacre case: Delhi court acquits Sajjan Kumar in Janakpuri-Vikaspuri matter

New Delhi, Jan 22: A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted former Congress Member of Parliament Sajjan Kumar in a case relating to the alleged instig

South Korean woman says Air India staff member groped her during 'manual frisking' at Bengaluru airport, claims accused 'touched and hugged her'

In a disturbing incident, a South Korean businesswoman was allegedly groped at the Kempegowda International Airport on Monday by an airline staff

'Deeply regrettable': Priyank Kharge hits out at Karnataka Governor over refusal to address legislature

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Notice issued to singer Neha Singh Rathore in Varanasi case over remarks on PM Modi

Lanka police station in-charge Rajkumar Sharma said a case was registered against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in 2025 on charges of making der

Muslim Man, Hindu Lover Murdered, Buried In UP, Woman's Brothers Arrested

In a chilling case of dishonour killing, a 27-year-old Muslim man and his 22-year-old Hindu lover were tied up and hacked to death, allegedly by

Relief for 50 Vaishno Devi college students as counselling set for Jan 24

Jammu: In a major relief for the 50 students affected by the revocation of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME),

HYDRAA to develop Hyderabads Saroornagar lake spread over 90 acres

The Commissioner assures help in Katora Houz heritage pond restoration

Stress: the silent killer of the heart

Often overlooked or dismissed as a psychological inconvenience, stress is now recognised by medical professionals, especially cardiothoracic surg

NIA Court Awards 10-Year RI to Key Accused in LeT Recruitment Case

New Delhi, Jan 22: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Wednesday sentenced a key accused to ten years of rigorous imprisonment

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Telangana HC Defers Verdict on Group-I Recruitments to February 5

Judgment postponed as order copy not ready; appointments to remain subject to final outcome

Sell, Steal, Repeat: US Man Arrested For Stealing Cars He Sold Online

Within 24 hours after the transaction, multiple buyers reported their newly purchased vehicles were stolen.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams arrives in Kozhikode for Kerala Literature Festival

She will take part in various events of the festival till January 25

Yak Milk: 5 Health Benefits Explained And How To Consume It

Yak milk offers numerous health benefits, making it a popular new alternative. Here is how yak milk can benefit your health and how to consume it

Japan halts restart of worlds biggest nuclear plant after safety alert

Japan's massive nuclear power plant restart hit a snag Thursday, with operations halted just hours after beginning. TEPCO, the operator, stated t

Why Rinku Singh is Indias most reliable weapon in the death overs

Rinku Singh made a significant impact in the death overs with a match-tilting 44 not out off 20 balls, showcasing his exceptional finishing abili

FIR Filed Against 5 Builders After Noida Techie's Death In Waterlogged Pit

Another FIR has been lodged against five builder for alleged violations of environmental and pollution laws in connection with a large waterlogge

Opinion: Opinion | India And Bangladesh: Are We Missing The Woods For The Trees?

The present bilateral disengagement between Delhi and Dhaka can lead to disastrous consequences, ones that would be difficult to undo.

Cold conditions grip Kashmir; snowfall likely

There was a decrease in night temperatures at most places in Kashmir and the mercury settled below the freezing point across the valley, official

Karnataka Guv Cuts Short Assembly Session Address, Sparks Protest

Congress members expressed strong displeasure over the Governor curtailing his speech, and raised Shame Shame slogans on the floor of the House

25-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Delhi, Manhunt Underway

A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death in Delhi's Mangolpuri area, police said on Thursday, marking yet another violent incident reported from th

Anti-Maoist crackdown intensifies: Fierce gunfight underway in Jharkhand's Saranda forest, top Naxal with Rs 50 lakh bounty killed

Heavy exchange of fire continues between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand's Saranda forest. Casualties reported; operation ongoing.

Karnataka governor vs government: Opposition leaders criticise Congress over scenes in House

Mr. Ashok alleged that Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil had attempted to block the Governors way inside the Assembly and demande

Watch: Karnataka Governor must uphold the Constitution: H.K. Patil

Chennais AlterNation Jazz Festival set to celebrate artists from the city on January 31

The first edition of AlterNations jazz festival is all set to make your head bob with artists from the city taking the stage with acts including

Supreme Court issues notice to Delhi government on plea of LeT terrorist against death penalty in 2000 Red Fort case

LeT terrorist Mohammad Arif was awarded the death sentence for the 2000 Red Fort attack that killed three Army jawans

Fresh encounter breaks out in J&Ks Kishtwar

A fresh contact was established with the holed up terrorists in the dense forests of Singhpora on Thursday (January 22, 2026) morning, officials

Jabraj Singh on How Indias Power Grid Is Driving Inclusive Development

Once limited to food, water, and shelter, the idea of basic necessities has evolved with time, and in todays world, electricity stands firmly as

Hand Stencil In Indonesian Cave Seen As The Oldest-Known Rock Art

Painted outline of a hand found in cave on Muna island of Indonesia

Ashish Goels Optimist raises $12M in seed funding led by Accel, Arkam Ventures

The company said the newly-raised capital will be used for core research and development, capital expenditure and for the firms go-to market stra

Malavika Mohanan Faces Backlash Over Comments on Actresses' Lack of Talent

Malavika recently made her Tollywood debut in The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas. Her performance in the film was below average.

Russian President Putin's first response to invitation by Donald Trump for Peace Council, considers joining with $1 billion frozen asset offer

Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to US President Donald Trump's invitation to join the Peace Council and had expressed Russia's wil

Dhurandhar meets Uri: Is Vicky Kaushal part of Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar 2? Viral speculation takes over social media

Dhurandhar 2 is generating buzz with Vicky Kaushal reportedly returning as Major Vihaan Shergill. This move suggests a larger cinematic universe

Anant Ambani dons Jacob & Co 'Vantara' watch, studded with 337 gems, while gold, alligator leather; it's price will shock you

Jacob and Co crafted a USD 1.5M 'Vantara' watch for Anant Ambani, featuring white gold, 397 gemstones, moving animals and a miniature 3D Ambani,

Parakram Diwas: Why it is celebrated

India marks the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji, recalling his courage, sacrifice and inspiring words

A total of 167 drug samples flagged as 'not of standard quality' in December 2025: Health Ministry

The list of NSQ and spurious drugs is put up on the CDSCO portal on a monthly basis as part of routine regulatory surveillance activity

AM Group Signs Landmark MoU with Uttar Pradesh Government to set up GW scale AI Compute Hub enabling Democratization of AI from Electron Agents to Intelligent Tokens

Rising Copper Demand and Indias Strategic Opportunity

This economic setback holds enormous significance in industrial and strategic terms for the country, especially at this critical juncture when tr

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Noida techie death: Fresh FIR against builders for flouting environment pollution laws

The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (January 22, 2026) continue

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Extreme accumulation of wealth in tech sector as billionaires take control of social media and AI: Oxfam Report

Oxfam released its Resisting the Rule of the Rich, Defending Freedom Against Billionaire Power report, analysingextreme wealth and power disparit

Varun Dhawan says Border 2 changed him 'for good', recalls how Sunny Deol's film took physical, emotional toll on him: 'Injuries, personal life changes'

Ahead of Border 2 release, Varun Dhawan recalls how working in Sunny Deol-starrer affected his personal and professional life.

Inaugural run of Thiruvananthapuram North-Cherlapalli Amrit Bharat special on January 23

When Governors Become Disruptors of Federalism: The Case of Tamil Nadu & Kerala

What happened in Tamil Nadu and Kerala is not a regional quarrel. It is a national warning, writes John J Kennedy.

Fresh Encounter Breaks Out In Jammu And Kashmirs Kishtwar

Jammu, Jan 22: A fresh encounter broke out between security forces and holed up terrorists during the ongoing search operation in the higher reac

At DevSparks Pune 2026, explore 4 core themes shaping dev careers

Here are 4 focus areas developers will explore at DevSparks Pune on Feb 28, 2026, from agentic AI to frontier tech opportunities, and more.