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HP launches HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop series in India

Shibu Soren is and will forever remain 'Bharat Ratna': Jharkhand CM on Padma Bhushan to father

A statement from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha said Shibu Soren should have been conferred with Bharat Ratna, and not Padma Bhushan, and said the de

Sections of East Coast Road from Akkarai to Mamallapuram to be relaid by TNRDC

Chief Minister to inaugurate 88 houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in Tirupattur next week

Mathematics competition for school students held at VIT in Vellore

No space for Hindi then, now, or ever, says Stalin

33 police personnel, including five women, to receive gallantry, service medals today

Work to construct FOB at Velachery begins

VCK will stick to 14-year-old decision with respect to PMK

Five Hostel Inmates Inhale Smoke, Hospitalised

Short circuit in AC sparks fire at private girls hostel; safety lapses flagged

Khamenei Hiding in Bunker Amid Fears of Possible US Attack: Report

The secure facility, described as a network of reinforced tunnels built to withstand wartime attacks, is designed to ensure continuity of leaders

Frequent switches to online, hybrid modes hit children with special needs the hardest

Over 3,000 police personnel deployed for Republic Day celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

Plans afoot to make Delhi Indias economic hub: CM

Gupta lays out vision for developed Delhi at R-Day event; says there will be no shortage of fundsto fast-track infrastructure projects; presents

Rot in the ranks

Police involvement in criminal cases highlights a deeper underlying problem

Padma award catches fleet-footed Silambam exponent in Puducherry off guard

Letters to The Editor January 26, 2026

Two from the State chosen for Padma Bhushan, 11 to receive Padma Shri

Ballot Stronger Than Bullet, BJP Chief Tells New Voters

Criticising armchair critics who skip polling while debating in round tables, Rao flagged declining turnout among the educated as alarming. Turn

Neo-colonial shadows: on Trump, Greenland and his Davos talk

Donald Trump is driving U.S. allies towards China with his antics

Symbols of local heritage missing in Puducherry Republic Day tableaux, says DMK leader

France Holds Indian Captain of Suspected Russian Sanctions-Busting Tanker

A preliminary investigation was opened on charges of failure to fly a flag.

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuelas fragile pragmatism

Venezuela is now a subordinate partner to the U.S., and the pointer is that the Global South needs to act in concert

Facing opposition from VCK and outwitted by his son, Ramadoss runs out of electoral options

RERA Restrains Sale of Asta Meadows Plots

According to the authority, if the plots, which are under adjudication, are alienated to third parties, it would seriously prejudice the rights o

Bigger schools, better futures

The road to universal, high-quality school education runs through integrated schools

Assets worth over 30 crore seized in codeine cough syrup case

A notice of attachment has been posted on their house located in Kayastha Tola, Prahlad Ghat

Davos 2026: States need equitable risk sharing, new-age financing for investments

Speaking during a panel discussion on new age financing-mobilising capital for infrastructure creation and sustainable regional growth at ET Hous

State Police Personnel Get Presidents Medals

Medals for meritorious service were also conferred on personnel

Hyderabad: Injured Peacock Rescued From Bank Premises

Subba Reddy stated that Devi allegedly broke glass panes and forced open the main door with the help of a carpenter to gain entry

HLF 2026 Attracts Crowd on Sunday

The documentary, based in the Ramnathgudpalle grasslands of Telangana, was voiced by actor Navdeep, written by Pranay Juvvadi and Sanjeev Siva, a

Former BCCI president IS Bindra passes away

Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. A key figure in Indian cricket administration, Bindra served

India-UAE ties stability, substance, strategic union

The partnership is based on trust and shared interests, and stands out for its stability

Fitness Tips for 2026 Haj Pilgrims

Pilgrims said they planned to attend the next session, which will include a question-and-answer segment to clarify doubts.

Voters Day Observed on Sunday

The foundation presented prizes to 91 students. Incharge collector Apoorva Bharat felicitated five senior citizens and distributed EPic cards to

Man Cheated of Rs 10 Lakh in Online Car Deal

Fraudsters posed as seller, took advance via third-party accounts

'My India, My Vote,' Governor's Call to Citizens

Referring to Article 324 of the Constitution, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission of Indi

UTF calls for strengthening government schools through increased enrolment

Police, GHMC to Act Against Illegal Basement Use

The enforcement will focus particularly on densely populated commercial areas, such as Madina Centre, Begum Bazaar, Goshamahal, Abids, Ameerpet,

Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says

Ukraines DeepState military blog, which uses open-source reports to track the positions of both armies, made no mention of the village in a repor

Indian companies scale up AI across operations and functions

Miner Vedanta has embedded AI, automation, IoT, drones, digital twins, and predictive analytics into daily operations to drive measurable gains i

Poor Governance Fuels Youth Unrest, Says Radhakrishnan

He expressed concern over religious revivalism in neighbouring countries, noting that declining minority populations in Pakistan and Bangladesh p

Witnessing the Gaza tragedy: Dr. Santhosh Kumars lens captures the human cost of genocide

The Last Sky, a photo exhibition that opened at the Fine Arts College Gallery, Palayam is open to public daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. till Januar

Waqf Activists Seek Land Registration on Bhu Bharati

Demand joint inspections, Bhu Bharati upload and encroachment data

PGRS cancelled in Vijayawada due to Republic Day celebrations

Top EU Leaders Arrive For Republic Day, IndiaEU Summit

India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the Summit

Five held on charge of dacoity

Tiger Kills Calf At Rallajangon, Alert Sounded In Yadadri-Bhongir

Villagers noticed the carcass of the calf in an agricultural field on the outskirts of the village on Sunday: Reports

Anke Gowda, a former bus conductor gets Padma Shri for setting up the world's largest free-access library

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu emerged among the top recipients of unsung hero Padma Awards announced ahead of Republic Day 2026, with six and five a

Deworming tablets to be distributed to more than one crore children on February 17

Children and adolescents aged between 1 and 19 will be provided albendazole tablets free of cost, says official

MS Lateefi 40 alumni host Bazm-e-Yaraan

Hyderabad: The alumni of MS Lateefi 40, one of the flagship programmes of MS Education Academy, came together for a three-day alumni meet titled

Ninth edition of Kerala Literature Festival concludes

Odisha To Establish Ai School; State Government To Sign MoU Soon

The proposed AI school is part of Odishas broader vision to develop a secure, ethical, and responsible artificial intelligence ecosystem: Reports

Telangana Power Staff Postpone Protest After Dy CMs Assurance

JAC postpones dharna after Bhatti Vikramarka assures talks

APCC seeks recovery of 250 crore from former TTD officials in ghee adulteration case

Krishna University to host national netball tourney for women from February 14-18

Meat shops, slaughterhouses in Vizag to remain closed for Republic Day

Relentless Saina pushes limits, shows the way for Gen Next

The badminton ace bows out of the international aren aon her own terms after a storied career, whose seeds were sown at the Philippines Open in 2

Dharmendra, Ex-Kerala CM Achuthanandan get Padma Vibhushan

The Union home ministry announced 131 Padma Awards for 2026, comprising 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri honours across fie

38 From Poll-bound States Among Padma Awardees

Three of the five Padma Vibhushan awards, the countrys second-highest civilian honour, have gone to personalities from Kerala, former Chief Minis

Delivery Execs Assault Security Staff, 2 Injured

The incident occurred at Rainbow Vistas Phase-2, when the accused, Wasim Khan, a Blinkit delivery executive, had come to deliver an order: Kukatp

Iconic landmarks in Delhi glow in tricolour hues ahead of the 77th Republic Day

Kolkata R-Day Parade Main Attraction: 6th Bhairav Battalion

The parade will also highlight indigenously developed and upgraded weapon systems

Drones, long-range weapons, Op Sindoor tableau in focus at Republic Day parade

The Republic Day parade will showcase a wide range of new military hardware, including drones, loitering munitions, long-range weapons and a spec

Maharashtra: Interstate liquor smuggling racket busted in Kagal

Kagal State Excise raided two illegal factories in Goa, sealing liquor and materials worth Rs 1.32 crore. The operation exposed an interstate spu

Ambulances Were On Standby For 24 Hours

Ambulance drivers and emergency medical technicians worked through the night alongside fire and police personnel.

Bangladesh shocked and aggrieved by Sheikh Hasina press event in Delhi, says it sets dangerous precedent

The Ministry in the statement accused Ms. Hasina of inciting acts of terror ahead of the upcoming election in Bangladesh

Naidupeta Urban CI, head constable caught in ACB net

1.40 Lakh Devotees Throng Arasavalli for Ratha Saptami

Authorities prioritised general devotees by organising six separate queue lines, enabling darshan within 30 minutes for most visitors.

R-Day Honours: AP Personnel Receive National Recognition

Honours reaffirm the commitment and professionalism of personnel serving in internal security and public safety roles: Officials

Amaravati Bill will be introduced in Budget session of Parliament, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

During the Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting, he advises MPs to make efforts to mobilise additional funds from the Centre, desist from pic

Demobilisation ceremonial parade held for AR police in Visakhapatnam

Forest Water Bodies Revive Drought-hit Anantapur

Similar water bodies have been developed across forest tracts in the district over the past two years, helping improve moisture retention, biodiv

IAF officers Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Nair to get Ashok, Kirti Chakras

The gallantry awards include one Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras (one posthumous), one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 44 Se

Beware! There Is a Beast out There

With over 450 million+ followers, Jimmy Donald (aka MrBeast) is an undisputed legend in the virtual and real world

All eyes on Governors address

Speaking in Mysuru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Governor was free to make changes to the speech provided by the State government while d

Every citizen should vote, strengthen democracy: Chief Secretary

Fact-Finding Panel Confirms Massive Illegalities At Challur Sand Quarry

The committee released a report on Sunday, which cited several severe instances of violation of environmental laws. Official negligence led to th

CM Naidu Asks MPs to Secure Central Funds for AP

MPs, Naidu said, must also participate in virtual mode in the district collectors conference in February.

MLA Janardhan Reddy Alleges Fire At His Model House Was Deliberate

Speaking to reporters, he claimed that attributing the fire to a cigarette or to making reels would make the people of the State laugh. The incid

Watch: From public life to popular culture, the Padma awards list for 2026 recognises 131 achievers

The Centre has announced the list of 131 Padma award recipients for 2026, one of Indias highest civilian honours.

EU trade deal may give a big push to tech transfers, exports & more

India's auto component sector anticipates accelerated technology transfers, joint ventures, and exports with the proposed EU free trade agreement

Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Uday Kotak, Harmanpreet Kaur among honourees

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that the President of India has approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026, one of the countrys highest

Andhra Beat Vidarbha by Eight Wickets in Ranji Trophy

Andhra chased 259 with ease on Day 4 at Anantapur Cricket Ground

Poor Quality Helmet Costs Bike Rider His Life

Police said the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, but it was not a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified helmet: Reports

J&K Government Announces Republic Day Awards 2026

JAMMU, Jan 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the conferment of J&K Government Awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026, recog

Democracy bulldozed, federalism attacked: Kharge

In a speech on the eve of Republic Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says federalism has become a casualty of the BJPs double-engine gov

Man, 60, Dragged Behind Bike After Resisting Robbery

A 60-year-old man was brutally assaulted and dragged behind a motorcycle in the Simariya police station area of Rewa district.

'Stuck In Car For Over 24 Hours': Tourists' Manali Nightmare

A pristine view of snow-clad mountains and trees was disturbed this week by a long queue of vehicles - all waiting to enter Manali, a popular tou

Traffic Curbs In Place For Republic Day At Amaravati

The arrangements aim to ensure smooth vehicular movement for VVIPs, VIPs, dignitaries and the general public attending the event: Reports