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Reform-express continues to gain momentum: PM

New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indias Reform Express is gaining momentum, powered by the NDA governments invest

BJP has ruined future of Jammus children: Dy CM

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Singh Choudhary on Tuesday criticised the BJP following the closure of the Shri Mata Vaishno D

Protest groups hail MBBS seats allocation to SMVD Medical College

NC, PDP, Cong oppose move Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : The NMCs decision to withdraw permission granted for setting up an MBBS course in a Jammu college o

CM directs intensification of water quality testing, reviewing industrial reforms

Jammu, Jan 7 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed the intensification of water quality testing under the Jal Jeevan Mission and e

Fresh snowfall covers higher reaches of Bhaderwah, delights tourists

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7 : Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah in Doda district delighted tourists, who had flocked to the picturesqu

Body found in sewage pumping well in Palavakkam

UP govt cancels Assistant Professor exam 2025: Who is Mehboob Ali? Accused arrested in paper leak case, check new dates, application fee, eligibility

The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled the Assistant Professor recruitment exam 2025. The UPESSC will soon release new da

Crime Branch Jammu registers cheating case involving Rs 15.15 Lakhs

Jammu Tawi: The Special Crime Wing, Crime Branch Jammu has registered a formal case under Section 420 RPC on the basis of a written complaint lod

Vijays Jana Nayagan release postponed, new date to be announced soon

Originally scheduled for January 9, the release has been delayed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond the control of the production team.

Cold, Dry Weather Persists in Jammu as Chillai-Kalan Peaks Across J&K

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Jammu division continues to experience cold and dry winter conditions, with dense morning fog affecting visibility at several

Govt seeks early submission of legislative proposals for Budget Session

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Ahead of the upcoming Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Department of Law, Justice and Parliam

Yemen's southern separatists lose contact with delegation that travelled to Riyadh for talks

More than 15 Saudi airstrikes overnight hit the al-Dhale governorate, where al-Zubaidi's village is located, targeting STC camps, according to ST

Cash politics, development paradox

Lakshmir Bhandar scheme has proved electorally transformative

Encounter breaks out in Kathua

Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Security forces on Wednesday strengthened the cordon in a remote forest area following an encounter with terrorists in Kathua

Rogue elephant kills 13 in two days in Jharkhand villages

Teams of forest officials with experts from West Bengal's Bankura district have been engaged to drive away the elephant back to the forest

Letter against the spirit: on the Election Commission, barring foreigners

The Election Commission of Indias mandate is to ensure no Indian is disenfranchised

Former Mysuru mayors attend Mysuru City Corporation pre-budget meeting

Natgrid, the search engine of digital authoritarianism

The shock of 26/11 continues to haunt India, but the remedy the National Intelligence Grid is cause for deep concern

Inside Nicole Kidman and Keith Urbans $280 million property split as divorce details emerge

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially finalized their divorce, concluding their 19-year marriage and agreeing to divide a 210 million glo

The middle path: on the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme

The Assured Pension Scheme of T.N. is a good compromise

Mysuru resident loses 1.77 crore to trading app fraud

Japan Nuclear Agency Official Loses Phone With Sensitive Information In China

An employee of Japan's nuclear regulator lost his phone containing highly sensitive information in China while on a personal trip in November. Th

Tej Pratap Yadav Meets Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, Fuels Tie-Up Speculation

After being sidelined by the RJD supremo and his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and shunned by his family, Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yada

Assam Man Killed in Police Firing After Machete Attack On Neighbours

A 41-year-old man, Ranjit Pandov, was killed in police firing in Assam's Sivasagar district on Tuesday after he attacked his neighbours with a ma

Fine-tune this signal to sharpen Indias AMR battle

The Mann Ki Baat broadcast of December 2025 will increase awareness, but expanding the surveillance network for AMR is crucial

Demolition drive: Delhi Police files FIR, arrests 5 over violence

According to officials, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was carrying out the demolition on the land adjoining the mosque and a nearby gr

University College SFI unit disbanded

Dravidian model government desired by devotees and seers alike, says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin strongly refuted Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claims that Hindu rights are being curtailed in the state. S

3 Arrested With 1.4 Kg Ganja In Dhoolpet

The female suppliers are identified as Arti Bai, Sabita Bai and the peddler Gautam Singh. While the others Sarika, Avinash Singh and Kailas Singh

US Immigration Agent Shoots And Kills Woman During Crackdown In Minneapolis

=A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration cra

ICC willing to work with us to address security concerns on playing in India: BCB

The T20 World Cup starts on February 7 and Bangladesh are due to play their four games in Kolkata and Mumbai.

J&K's cyber terror case: 22 places raided; 22 arrested

Counter Intelligence Kashmir raided 22 locations and detained 22 suspects in connection with a financial crime syndicate. The operation aimed to

Polavaram Project Phase-1 To Be Operational by March, 2027: Naidu

CM reviews project works, sets deadlines for dams, canals and rehabilitation

'Gov Walz, you can't escape!': Rep. Emmer explodes over Somali Fraud & fed funds misuse in Minnesota

AI-Powered Initiative to Boost Farmers Incomes

Sreenivasulu expressed confidence that the project would lead to measurable improvements in yield and quality of horticultural crops, while stren

ICE officials shoot civilian in Minneapolis - here's what we know

A civilian woman was shot in south Minneapolis during an incident involving ICE officers. The shooting sparked protests and a heavy police respon

India, Israel to deepen strategic ties, Netanyahu says after call with Modi

In their first telephonic conversation of 2026, the two leaders discussed strengthening national security cooperation, regional developments and

Gujarat lags India average on tap water quality, quantity: Jal Shakti report

Gujarat, despite universal tap connections, lags behind the national average in water quantity and quality. A recent report indicates only 47.3%

Years 1st space mission on January 12 to launch Military satellite, test on-orbit refuelling & more; 1 satellite for Nepal too

India's first space mission of 2026, PSLV-C62, is set to launch on January 12, carrying DRDO's advanced defense satellite Anvesha (EOS-N1) for en

EAGLE Busts MDMA Network; 1 Held With Drugs Worth Rs 15 L

The seized MDMA is 20 times the threshold of commercial quantity, making it a high-stakes recovery, EAGLE director Sandeep Shandilya said.

Major Fire Breaks Out At Scrap Godown In Musheerabad

The fire erupted around 9.30 pm at Munirs scrap godown near the Anjuman Function Hall.

IED Found At Terror Hideout in J&K, Destroyed In Controlled Explosion

A joint team of the army, police, and the CRPF busted a terror hideout in Dhorimal, Thanamandi, Rajouri, and recovered an improvised explosive de

MANUU Students Protest State Govts Bid to Resume

Former MANUU Students Union president Mateen Ashraf said the proposal ignored pressing campus needs.

Razole MLA Blames ONGC in Front of Its Officials

The MLA suggested that the ONGC establish a multi-speciality hospital at Lakkavaram village, which is at the centre of the corporations oil and g

Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Amit Shah to discuss Assam polls; NDA seat-sharing likely to be finalised by February 15

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function, Sarma said the BJP is likely to formalise its seat-sharing arrangement with the A

Army sets sights on indigenous suicide drones that can hit deep into enemy territory

The Indian Army is seeking indigenous loitering munitions capable of precision strikes deep into enemy territory, even under heavy jamming. Tende

Rogue Wild Elephant Kills 13 in Two Days in Jharkhand Villages

Four others were also injured in the attack by the jumbo, Chaibasa Divisional Forest Officer Aditya Narayan told PTI.

'Kyunki Bahu is a relative too': Families to Sebi over easing takeover code

Business families are pushing for changes to India's takeover rules. They want daughters-in-law to be recognised as relatives. This would help wi

Urologist Loses Rs 20 Lakh To Online Trading Fraud

After identifying the fraud, the victims approached the Cyberabad cybercrime police. A case has been registered and further investigation into th

Neutral expert moves on with Pakistan on IWT, sets Jan '27 deadline

The fresh timelines for 'non-bifurcated' proceedings have been drawn up by Michel Lino, the Neutral Expert mediating the issue, following the fou

Woman shot dead by ICE agent in Minneapolis during U.S. immigration crackdown

She allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers; the shooting drew throngs of angry protesters to the scene

Genomic Study Solves Mite-Tick Evolution Puzzle

The research analysed not just gene composition but also the physical order of genes on chromosomes, tracking their movements like an evolutionar

Uttam Is AICC Observer for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Assembly Polls

AICC assigns a key role in coordinating strategy and organisation ahead of elections

Will Remain in Politics as Long as People Bless Me: Siddaramaiah

Speaking to reporters in Haveri, Siddaramaiah said, I have come this far because of the blessings of the people, and I will continue in politics

Odisha: Khurda school closed for seven days amid jaundice outbreak

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda, Odisha, has closed its doors to students as a safety measure due to a recent jaundice outbreak. More th

'Pushpa'-Style Smuggling Attempt Foiled, Drugs Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized

A smuggler from Punjab was caught using a custom-built, fake diesel tank under his truck to secretly transport narcotics across state lines.

ASR District Shivers at 2.7C

According to the Regional Agriculture and Research Center, G. Madugula recorded the seasons lowest at 2.7C, followed by Munchingput 3.5C.

Naidu Seeks Bill In Parliament Legally Backing Amaravati

AP Chief Minister made the appeal during his meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks to convert $2 billion loans into JF-17 jet deal

The discussions come as the two allies seek to operationalise a mutual defence pact signed last year, while Pakistan faces acute financial pressu

L. Murugan urges Stalin to apologise overdeepamissue

SC asks NFSU to examine full audio clip 'implicating' former Manipur CM N Biren Singh

The Supreme Court has ordered a forensic examination of an audio recording allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The

Apex court to hear wife's plea against Sonam Wangchuk's detention today

The Supreme Court has opted to delay the hearing of the plea filed against the detention of climate advocate Sonam Wangchuk, as requested by his

Hubballi Arrest Row: Police Deny Disrobing Charge, Say Woman Stripped Self and Bit Cops

The incident occurred on January 5 and triggered controversy on Wednesday after a video of the arrest of she was circulated on social media

SHE Teams Nab 176 Eve-Teasers; Arrest One Man for Blackmail

Officials said 117 awareness programmes were conducted during the period, reaching over 21,000 people, and advised women facing harassment to con

Some infirmity in constitution of inquiry committee set up by LS speaker against Justice Yashwant Varma: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to form an inquiry committee for Justice Yashwant Varma. The court i

Shah to Launch NSG's National IED Data Platform

The system is expected to enhance coordination among agencies by providing a centralised database of IED incidents, trends and technical details,

Sweet Magnolias Season 5 release date, filming and production: Will it be last season? Netflix show's story direction, new cast members, creative roles

Sweet Magnolias Season 5 release date, filming and production details are now confirmed by Netflix. The series returns on June 11, 2026. The stor

BJP's Northeast Patriarch, Ex-Minister, Vajpayee Aide Kabindra Purkyastha Dead

Assam BJP's patriarch and former Union minister Kabindra Purkayastha passed away at Silchar Medical College on Wednesday. He was 94.

Woman Alleges Ex-Partner Created AI Deepfake Content

The complainant claimed the folder contained more than 100 images and videos, along with screenshots and screen recordings allegedly made using a

SCR transfers 959 posts to SCoR HQ in Visakhapatnam

Bandar (Machilipatnam) Port Targeted to Complete by December

He said road construction and repair works worth Rs 3,380 crore were taken up in a single year a first in the states history while ensuring str

JNUTA slams administration for police complaint over slogans, calls it criminalisation of protest

Rivers: Naidu Exhorts Telangana Leaders to Play Constructive Politics

Naidu stated that when the Rajolibanda diversion scheme failed to get water, they took water from the Jurala project and, through the link canal,

Govt approves Rs 1,800 cr for new high-security printing line for banknotes, passports

PM Modi to flag off 13 trains next week in poll-bound West Bengal & Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch thirteen new trains next week, including India's inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper service. Ten of the

US says it will control Venezuela oil exports indefinitely

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US plans to control Venezuelan oil sales and channel the proceeds toward rebuilding the economy.

Risky Highways Drive Telangana Crash Toll

Among million plus cities, Delhi recorded the highest number of road crash deaths in 2023 at 1,457, followed by Bengaluru with 915 and Jaipur wit

Blatant piracy: Furious Moscow demands humane treatment after US seizes Russian oil tanker

Law Violation, Treat Russian Crew Fairly: Moscow On US Tanker Seizure

Russia said on Wednesday that the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmak

IIT-H Launches Indias First Lung Bioengineering Centre

The centre will develop non-invasive tools and therapies for lung and heart diseases

Greenland, Denmark want immediate meeting with Rubio after White House threatens Military ops

Woman found dead in her hut near Vaniyambadi

Tirupattur SP V. Shyamala Devi formed special teams to nab the suspects

Ramayapatnam Port Phase-I Nears Completion

The deep-sea port is seen a major catalyst for industrial growth in both Prakasam and Nellore districts, positioning itself as a cost-effective a

Maximize 2026 IRS deductions without itemizing Learn how above-the-line tax benefits save thousands, who qualifies and why?

In 2026, the IRS raises standard deductions to $16,100 for singles. Above-the-line deductions reduce taxable income directly. Self-employed retir

CPI-M protests in Visakhapatnam against capture of Venezuelan President

Cryptic post from Ashley Tisdales husband adds fuel to ongoing Toxic Mom Group feud

Ashley Tisdale has sparked widespread conversation after publicly addressing her exit from a celebrity mom group she termed as toxic. In a person

A.P. govt. opens net-zero residential school at Kuntamukkala near Vijayawada

The pilot project aims to serve as a scalable model of an Integrated Ecological Campus which will include green belts, rainforest, wetlands, and

SIT Summons CMs Brother Kondal Reddy In Phone Tapping Case

The SIT, which is probing the illegal phone tapping and destruction of evidence by the Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) during the previous Bhar

'Stolen money went to Al-Shabaab in Somalia': Crane, Perry drop bombshell on Minnesota fraud

US want Greenland for national security or to beat China at its game? Explained