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Watch: Veteran journalist and author Mark Tully passes away at 90

Veteran journalist and author Mark Tully passed away in Delhi at the age of 90, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Indian journalism. A former BBC bureau chief, he shaped global understanding of South Asia through decades of reporting on Indias defining moments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered him as a towering voice whose work reflected a deep connection with India and its people.

26 Jan 2026 2:52 pm
Telangana vision document in line with the Viksit Bharat goal of India: Governor

The Ambitious Telangana Rising Vision 2047 document, which provides a comprehensive roadmap for inclusive and sustainable development, was in alignment with the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, says Telangana Governor

26 Jan 2026 2:49 pm
Puducherry government increases housing subsidy for people from Scheduled Caste, general category

Steps are now taken to increase the subsidy amount from 5 lakh to 6.25 lakh for general category and from 6.25 lakh to 7 lakh for SC category beneficiaries respectively, the Lt. Governor said.

26 Jan 2026 2:46 pm
Government working for all-round development in Tripura, says Governor Indrasena Reddy

The Tripura Governor said the government has taken steps to double the income of the farmers because 70% of the population depend on the farming sector

26 Jan 2026 2:26 pm
77th Republic Day: PM Modi's deep maroon, golden motif turban steals show

The turban with intricate embroidery had a long-flowing maroon-green tail

26 Jan 2026 2:23 pm
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Republic Day greetings to India, praises Quad connect

Marco Rubio said that U.S.-India relationship delivers real results for the two countries through close cooperation on defence, energy and critical minerals

26 Jan 2026 2:06 pm
Watch: State tableaux shine at Republic Day 2026 parade: highlights

Indias cultural diversity took centre stage at the Republic Day 2026 parade as state tableaux showcased heritage, innovation and history. From Puducherrys craft traditions and Aurovilles vision to Manipurs agricultural journey, Keralas water metro and Punjabs tribute to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, each display reflected regional pride.

26 Jan 2026 1:58 pm
Why knees produce sounds and when medical attention is needed, experts explain

Popping or cracking sounds from the knee are common and often harmless, orthopaedic specialists say. But when these sounds are persistent or accompanied by pain or instability, they may warrant closer attention

26 Jan 2026 1:40 pm
Ravi Tejas next with Shiva Nirvana titled Irumadi; first look out

Marking Ravi Tejas 77th film, Irumadi has been produced by Mythri Movie Makers

26 Jan 2026 1:39 pm
Dreamliners have bright future in India; expect more orders: Boeing

In India, Boeing 787 planes, also known as Dreamliners, are operated by Air India. The airline's first custom-made Dreamliner post privatisation in January 2022 is set to commence commercial operations from February 1

26 Jan 2026 1:39 pm
Lokesh Kanagaraj opens up on backing out of Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film, offers clarity on Kaithi 2 and LCU

During a press conference in Chennai, the filmmaker shared updates on his upcoming projects

26 Jan 2026 1:31 pm
NSS director board decides not to go ahead with attempts to forge alliance with SNDP

The statement added that the NSS wished tomaintainthe same friendly relationship with the SNDP as it does with other communityorganisations

26 Jan 2026 1:31 pm
Watch: Behind the mic: Sathyaprakash unpacks the art of playback singing

Noted playback singer Sathyaprakash is known for his incredibly soothing voice, clear diction, and emotive singing. In this episode of Notes & Chords, he takes us through the long arc of male playback singing in the Tamil film industry spanning several decades.

26 Jan 2026 1:29 pm
Pakistan keeps inflicting wounds on J&K, attempted to destroy tourism: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary

Mr. Choudhary said people and security forces will not allow evil designs of Pakistan to succeed in Jammu and Kashmir

26 Jan 2026 1:23 pm
Madras High Court Chief Justice unfurls the tricolour

He also distributed certificates of appreciation to 51 High Court employees who had completed 25 years of service

26 Jan 2026 12:59 pm
Republic Day celebrated at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan

Officers and staff of Lok Bhavan, along with a platoon of the State Reserve Police Force, including police officers and jawans sang the National Anthem and saluted the flag

26 Jan 2026 12:58 pm
Root: First look of Aparshakti Khurana from Gautham Ram Karthiks sci-fi thriller unveiled

Written and directed by Sooriyaprathap S, Root marks Aparshaktis Tamil debut

26 Jan 2026 12:35 pm
467 of 1.7 lakh illegal foreigners repatriated from Assam: Governor

A total of 467 illegal foreigners have been repatriated to their country of origin through the process of deportation, says Mr. Acharya

26 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
Actor held for raping domestic help on promise of marriage in Mumbai

Nadeem Khan allegedly raped his domestic help over a period of 10 years

26 Jan 2026 12:31 pm
Watch: President confers Ashoka Chakra to space hero Shubhanshu Shukla

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Ashoka Chakra on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at Republic Day celebrations, honouring his historic achievement as the first Indian to visit the International Space Station during the Axiom-4 mission

26 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
Shashi Tharoor declines to comment on discussions with CPI(M) in Dubai

The Congress MP said he saw the reports during his flight to Dubai and that it would not be appropriate to comment on such matters while being in a foreign country

26 Jan 2026 12:19 pm
Eleven security personnel injured as IEDs planted by Maoists go off in Chhattisgarh

The explosions occurred in the forests of Karregutta Hills on January 25, a police official said

26 Jan 2026 12:11 pm
Gunmen open fire at soccer field in central Mexico, killing 11 and wounding 12

The attack was part of a crime wave in the city, Mayor said

26 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
Study discovers stress-reducing role of natural molecule in body, may help with metabolic disorders

The study investigated damage to mitochondria -- the energy powerhouse of a cell that makes muscles function, neurons to fire, among other processes in the body

26 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
India's military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path

The overarching theme of the event at the Kartavya Path, the centrepiece boulevard of the national capital, was 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

26 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
Woman officer leads all-male CRPF contingent at Republic Day parade

The 26-year-old officer who hails from Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district led the squad of 147 personnel from the country's largest paramilitary force

26 Jan 2026 11:54 am
Duathlon in Belagavi attracts over 250 runners

The event featured Olympic and Sprint categories, and followed the endurance-based RunCycleRun format

26 Jan 2026 11:50 am
DRI busts mephedrone factory in Satara, seizes drugs worth 55 crore

The seizure included 11.848 kg of the drug in liquid form, 9.326 kg in semi-liquid form, and 738 grams in crystalline form, along with 71.5 kg of raw material capable of yielding another 15 kg of mepehdrone, collectively worth about 55 crore, says official

26 Jan 2026 11:39 am
Assam people must decide between vote bank politics and development: Himanta

The State will go to the polls in the next few months, and people must decide whether they want to ''surrender to Bangladeshi Muslims'' or be part of progress and development

26 Jan 2026 11:34 am
CPI(M)-AIKS Nashik march celebrate Republic Day on the Highway from Nashik to Mumbai

It was a truly moving to see the poorest and most exploited Adivasi and other peasants of the country celebrate Republic Day in the midst of a continuing massive struggle

26 Jan 2026 11:31 am
Republic Day celebrations in Tamil Nadu: Governor Ravi unfurls national flag

M. Kalimula of Tiruppur district received the Kottai Ameer Award.

26 Jan 2026 11:29 am
Patriot: Mammootty and Mohanlals much-awaited collaboration gets release date

Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara and Darshana Rajendran

26 Jan 2026 11:27 am
Haveri DC receives Best District Election Officer award in Karnataka

Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot presented the award to Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar during the National Voters Day celebration held in Bengaluru on January 25

26 Jan 2026 11:18 am
Sunny Deol and Jyothika to feature in action thriller

The film is a collaboration between Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and A R Murugadoss.

26 Jan 2026 10:53 am
Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls

Union Solidarity and Development Party, which claims to have won, is described by many analysts as a civilian proxy of the military which seized power in a 2021 coup

26 Jan 2026 10:45 am
People ignore money, religion and caste while voting in Bigg Boss reality show, but not in elections to assembly or Lok Sabha

My vote, my right basic mantra of democracy, says judge during National Voters Day celebration in Belagavi

26 Jan 2026 10:40 am
Family, disciples of late folk dancer Vishwa Bandhu happy with his selection for Padma Shri

Bandhu is one of the three persons from Bihar whose names have been announced by the Central government for the Padma Awards

26 Jan 2026 10:18 am
Delhi court rejects bail plea of Army officer arrested by CBI in corruption case

Special Judge Gagandeep Singh was hearing the bail plea of Lt. Col. Deepak Kumar Sharma, who was arrested by the CBI for allegedly taking a bribe of 3 lakh from a Dubai-based company

26 Jan 2026 9:58 am
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh slumps to another defeat against Giri

On what turned out to be a tough day for Indians, Arjun Erigaisi found himself on the receiving end against Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus of Turkiye who played a remarkable game to beat the world No. 5 and the top seeded

26 Jan 2026 9:38 am
Canada has no plans to pursue FTA with China as Trump threatens tariffs, says Mark Carney

The Canadian PM was responding to U.S. President Donald Trumps threat to impose 100% tariff on goods imported if Canada went ahead with trade deal with Beijing

26 Jan 2026 9:26 am
Republican calls grow for deeper investigation into fatal Minneapolis shooting

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino sought testimony from leaders at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, saying my top priority remains keeping Americans safe

26 Jan 2026 8:34 am
When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation? | Explained

Should the phrase coercive measures be defined more concretely?

26 Jan 2026 8:30 am
Australian Open 2026: Defending champion Madison Keys knocked out by Jessica Pegula

Pegula reached the U.S. Open final in 2024 but lost to Aryna Sabalenka. It will be her fourth appearance in the quarterfinals in Australia

26 Jan 2026 8:20 am