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Praggnanandhaa Confirmed for Norway Chess 2026

Praggnanandhaa first made his mark at Norway Chess in 2022, when he won the tournament, earning his place among the tournament's rising talents

Telangana to register FIRs at home or place of victims choice; applicable in seven crime categories

Governors policy address: legislative procedures for Nativity Card in final stages

Digital resurvey project aimed at comprehensive digitisation of land records nears completion, says Governor

Multiple tourism trails to showcase Nagapattinams heritage, ecology

DKS waiting patiently, power does not come easily to anyone: D.K. Suresh

Senior leader Rahul Gandhi had assured that an appropriate decision would be taken at the right time, said the brother of Deputy Chief Minister

Tension Deepens as Kishtwar Encounter Enters Day Three; Several People Detained for Questioning

Despite the absence of fresh firing, officials insist the operation will continue, citing credible intelligence that militants remain present in

Telangana CEO receives Mexican delegation at international conference IICDEM-2026

The three-day conference being organised by ECI through IIIDEM

Trumps Board of Peace, Explained

Trump to chair 'Board of Peace' with global leaders, allowing member states to vote on resolutions subject to chairman's approval.

From Gaza to Greenland: Trump announces final members of Peace Board, threatens Macron with tariffs

Where are the Chagos Islands, and why this tiny archipelago holds huge global importance

Britain transferred sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, securing a 99-year lease for the crucial US military base on Diego Garcia. Th

Meet man who designed the world's tallest building, now breaking his own record

He founded his own architectural partnership firm in Chicago in 2006. Among his projects, he was the senior architect for Central Park Tower in N

In Focus Podcast | What Maduros capture means for the world

In a shocking turn, the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve. In this episode, Tariq Ali, political

Telangana HC sets 90-day rule for ticket price hike for film release

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, January 20, told the state government that any notifications hiking the prices of movie tickets m

Will gold prices touch $5,000? Gold price hits all-time high near $4,725 whats fueling golds golden run

Will gold prices hit $5,000? Gold prices soared to a record $4,736.20 on January 20, 2026, as trade war fears gripped global markets. This histor

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 121.30 feet

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah fears delimitation may eat into Lok Sabha seats in South

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed concern over proposed Lok Sabha delimitation, warning that southern states may lose representatio

11 Held for Communal Disturbance after Desecration of Religious Place in Hyderabad

Following the incident, certain persons who formed an unlawful assembly caused damage to another shrine. Cases were booked with regard to both th

Investors' Wealth Erodes by Rs 9.86 Lakh Cr as Stock Markets Tumble

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms eroded by Rs 9,86,093.96 crore to Rs 4,55,82,683.29 crore (USD 5.01 trillion), mirroring a bearish

With an eye on Greenland, Trump turns NATO against NATO

On January 20, Donald Trump shared a generated image of himself placing an American flag in Greenland beside a board that reads, Greenland: US te

GRAP 4 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves to very poor category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that actions under Stage 1, 2 and 3 of the revised GRAP will, however, remain in force

Gujarat fisherman dies in Pakistan jail 3 years after completing sentence

A Gujarat fisherman died in a Karachi jail on January 16, nearly three years after completing his sentence, highlighting ongoing delays in repatr

UK and US can work through differences, says House Speaker Johnson

WESTERN RAILWAY RUNS WITH MUMBAI AT TATA MUMBAI MARATHON 2026

Marking 150 Years of Vande Mataram : 150-member WR contingent promotes fitness, rail safety and civic responsibility

Budget Boardroom: Industry leaders, policy influencers share expectations from FM ahead of Feb 1

Low awareness of EV benefits a key barrier to Indias transition: Ola Electric study

New Delhi: Widespread misconceptions about the benefits of EV ownership remain a barrier in Indias transition to electric mobility despite strong

Budget Boardroom: Market experts share budget expectations from FM Sitharaman ahead of Feb 1

GRAP-4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves slightly

The strictest anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-4 were imposed in Delhi-NCR after the AQI entered the 'severe' category on Saturday (January 17). D

Delhi-NCR get relief as CAQM withdraws GRAP stage 4 restrictions

Delhi-NCR sees Stage 4 GRAP revoked as pollution eases, but authorities face sharp criticism for enforcement failures. Significant shortfalls in

Kerala Court Reserves Order on Bail Plea of Potty in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case

Potty, the main accused, has sought bail on the ground that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has not filed a chargesheet despite the expiry o

Donald Trump unloads on allies as Davos showdown looms

In a flurry of Truth Social posts and comments to reporters a day before he leaves for the elite gathering on Wednesday, Trump leaked apparently

Akshay Kumar car accident: Mumbai Police arrests Mercedes driver, files case against him; details inside

The case against the accused, identified as one Radheshyam Rai was filed under sections 281, 125(A), and 125(B) of the BNS. On Monday night, the

Delhi's IGI airport to close down third runway from February 16, what is the reason? will it affect you?

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport will close its third runway temporarily, 11R/29L, starting February 16, for at least five month

Israel Initiates Demolition of UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir praised the demolitions as essential against 'terrorism supporters,' while the government uphe

TDB settles 8.3 crore water dues to resolve dispute with KWA

Quote of the day by Jennifer Lopez: You get what you give

Jennifer Lopez is a global star known for her success in films, music, and business. She rose from a simple background and built her career step

Bitcoin price (BTC USD) today crashes to $91,000: Why Greenland tensions sent investors rushing to gold and silver?

Bitcoin USD price dipped below $91,000 as global markets reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland. This uncertainty prom

TVKs election manifesto will focus on social justice, uplifting marginalised sections: Arunraaj

Party panel would tour zone-wise to elicit the views of various sections, including trade unions, associations and other organisations, he says

Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces wedding plans reportedly on pause? Heres reason behind the careful countdown

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding planning reportedly takes a back seat. Heres what is going on in the couples mind.

Davos 2026: Karnataka industries minister Patil pitches Vijayapura for Coke plant

Karnataka is actively seeking significant investments from global giants. The state has proposed Vijayapura as a prime location for Coca-Cola's n

Reduce customs duty slabs in Budget 2026: GTRI

India's customs duty structure needs simplification. The Global Trade Research Initiative suggests reducing the actual number of duty slabs, not

Hyderabad: Whats happening at Gachibowli stadium on Jan 31?

The new year has just begun, and Hyderabad is already setting the tone for a season filled with celebration, colour and culture. As the city embr

Trump: I dont care about the Nobel Prize, I care about saving lives

Leonardo da Vinci mystery deepens after scientists find DNA on historic drawing

Researchers have extracted DNA from materials connected to Leonardo da Vinci, which includes the Holy Child drawing and letters from his family.

Netflix submits amended all-cash offer for Warner Bros, wins board support

Netflix has made a firm all-cash offer of $82.7 billion for Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming services. This move aims to outbid riva

Five-day marine life exhibition at AJK College in Coimbatore

School students fall ill after eating hostel food in Namakkal

The rise of bhajan clubbing: How young India is reimagining spirituality

All about bhajan clubbing, a growing trend where youngsters blend devotional music with club-style energy

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record Rs 3.27 lakh/kg amid global turmoil

New Delhi, Jan 20 (PTI) Gold extended its record-breaking run to breach the Rs 1.5 lakh per 10-gram mark in futures trade on Tuesday, while silve

Vivarta: Transformations : Telling the Earths story

Sujatha and Shriya Srinivasans production highlighted the issue of climate change.

ISL | Kerala Blasters set to play at Kozhikode this season

Telangana: Police assault complainants over objections on seized vehicle

Hyderabad: Some complainants were allegedly assaulted by police personnel in TelanganasNagarkurnool districton Monday, January 19, following an a

Pacific warming trends suggest El Nino transition, but long-range forecasts remain uncertain: Australian Met body

BoM report flags ENSO neutral shift as La Nina weakens

Karnataka a key driver of Indias growth: Min Patil

Karnataka is a key contributor to India's economic progress. Senior minister MB Patil highlighted the state's role in cooperative federalism at D

NITI Aayog reports on governments women safety schemes should be public: CIC

New Delhi, Jan 20: The Central Information Commission has said that third-party evaluation reports prepared by the NITI Aayog on women safety sch

Illegal Immigrants, Urban Naxals Threat to National Security: PM

Modi said some wealthy and powerful nations, who consider themselves lords of the world, too, were identifying and deporting illegal immigrants,

Trump slams U.K. deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it

Britain split Chagos Islands away from Mauritius, a former British colony, in 1965, and evicted as many as 2,000 people from the islands so the U

Madras HC reserves order on Jana Nayagan censor certification, release delayed

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday, January 20, reserved its order on the censor boards appeal against a single-judge direction to grant U

`Scope of urban Naxalism becoming international,` warns PM Modi

PM Modi warned that urban Naxalism is gaining international influence and working against India while addressing BJP workers after Nitin Nabin wa

Evening news wrap: Nitin Nabin becomes youngest BJP national president; Trump warns of 200% tariff on French wine & more

Four held for robbing car driver in Erode

PM Modi meets Nitin Nabin`s family at BJP headquarters in New Delhi

PM Narendra Modi met the family of newly appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in New Delhi after he assumed cha

ICC's Conditions Unacceptable: Bangladesh on T20 WC Participation

After Bangladesh speedster Mustafizur Rahman was excluded from the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)

Will not bow to ICC pressure on T20 WC participation: Bangladesh government advisor

Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Nazrul firmly stated the national team will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup, despite an ICC ultimatum.

BJP people who used to ask Muslims kaagaz dikhao now telling the same to top Hindu seer: Congress

New Delhi, Jan 20 (PTI) With a notice issued to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in Uttar Pradesh seeking an explanation how he was using the t

Centre grants Z-category security cover to new BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Newly appointed BJP president Nitin Nabin has been granted Z-category armed security by the Centre, with CRPF commandos providing nationwide prot

Jana Nayagan censor row: Madras High Court reserves orders on CBFCs writ appeal

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan defer their verdict after hearing Additional Solicitor General AR.L. Sundare

Intense cold weather boosts winter garment sales in Erode

Gujarat fisherman dies in Pakistan jail 3 years after sentence ends

Ahmedabad: A fisherman from Gujarat captured in 2022 by Pakistani agencies after inadvertently crossing the international boundary line died in a

Skoda Auto India plans 10 product introductions in 2026

Strong sales growth in 2025, expansion in market reach and upgrades to key models underpin the companys roadmap

Bengaluru cyber crime police recover 2.16 crore in major email spoofing fraud case

The accused spoofed official email IDs linked to Dr. Reddys Laboratories, a Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company, and used the forged email cre

Viral Video: Greater Noida man drives sports car with child sitting on roof, gets arrested after outrage

According to the police, the driver has been identified as Ankit Pal, a resident of 12th Avenue, Gaur City-2 area. Police have arrested Pal and s

EU Official Questions Trumps Credibility After Greenland Tariff Threat

Ursula von der Leyen emphasized trust in international relations in her Davos speech, questioning President Trump's intentions regarding a trade

Budget 2026: FinMin shares status of key direct tax reforms for investors, startups and aam aadmi

India's government has finalized key direct tax reforms to boost investment and simplify compliance. Measures include clarified taxation for Alte

Secunderabad Cantonment MLA begins hunger strike, demands SCB-GHMC merger ahead of ULB polls

Over 180 tonnes of smuggled diesel seized from cargo barge off Mumbai coast; two held

One water tank on the barge was found not to be part of the approved design by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)

Netflix share price: Is it right time to buy NFLX stocks? Check Netflix earnings report release time

Netflix stocks: Netflix or NFLX share price on Tuesday was up slightly in the pre-market trading.

IndiGo ops stabilised; adequate pilots to comply with flight duty norms: DGCA

New Delhi, Jan 20: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said sustained regulatory oversight as well as corrective measures have helped stabilise ope

Season 4 of Prime Volleyball League records high viewership across TV and digital platforms

Season 4 of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League in Hyderabad achieved 239 million live TV and YouTube views, with total platform views reaching

Will visit Delhi if called by Congress high command: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on leadership issue

Bengaluru, Jan 20: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he will travel to New Delhi if summoned by the Congress high command to

CRPF constable, wife arrested for alleged abuse of 10-year-old girl in Noida

A Central Reserve Police Force constable and his wife are in custody. Police found evidence of severe physical abuse against a 10-year-old girl.

A rural farmer in India can use AI for crop decisions, says Satya Nadella at WEF Davos 2026

Corporates to register 6 pc revenue rise in FY27: Fitch

Fitch Ratings has optimistic projections for Indian companies, predicting a 6 percent revenue surge by FY27, spurred by ongoing GDP growth and a

Heres what PM Modi gifted UAE President during his India visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, January 19, gifted a family swing and a pashmina shawl to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheik Moha

UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears

Britain has approved China's plan to build its largest embassy in Europe. The new embassy will be located in London. This decision comes despite

Ursula von der Leyen speaks at World Economic Forum | Davos 2026 LIVE

National Voters Day To Be Celebrated Across J&K On January 25

JAMMU, Jan 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all departments, PSUs and educational institutions to celebrate National Voters Day

Karnataka Womens Commission seeks action against senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao

The commission has called for a transparent inquiry, suspension from service and strict action under a zero-tolerance policy.

Indias core sectors grow 3.7% in December; cement, steel and electricity post gains

India's eight core infrastructure sectors grew by 3.7% in December 2025, a slowdown from the previous year but an acceleration from November's 2.

Quote of the day by George Eliot: Great things are not done by impulse

Quote of the day: George Eliots legacy reflects not only through her novels but also through reflections like the Quote of the day, which capture

AIMIM will never align with BJP, says Asaduddin Owaisi

In Akot, five AIMIM corporators recently attempted to align with the BJP, prompting the party leadership to issue a warning to the elected repres