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Additional Special Trial Courts Will Make Judicial System Robust: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Jan 21: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said setting up of additional trial courts will make the judicial system robust as the accused

Two Rhinos Translocated From Rescue Centre To Kaziranga National Park

Another successful relocation by Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC)

Barcelona train crash kills 1 in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days

The latest incident is likely to raise more questions about Spanish transport safety, coming two days after the collision of two high-speed train

AMMK rejoins NDA: Dhinakaran meets Piyush Goyal in Chennai ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu elections

IAF Training Aircraft Crashes Into Pond In Prayagraj; Pilot Safe

Prayagraj, Jan 21: An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed into a pond near the KP College ground in the George Town area here on Wednesday

Census-Linked House Listing Ops To Begin In J&K From June 1

Jammu, Jan 21: House Listing Operations (HLO) across Jammu and Kashmir will be held from June 1 to 30 as part of the upcoming census, with self-e

Davos WEF meeting: Chandrababu Naidu proposes Israeli industrial park in Andhra Pradesh

Davos: At Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu's meeting with Israeli representatives at the WEF venue, establishing an Israel Industrial Park in Andhra P

People vote with faith that elected representatives will raise their concerns: Om Birla

LUCKNOW, Jan 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that people repose deep faith in the electoral process with the expectation that th

Satellite data show Indias major deltas sinking due to human activity

A new study has reported that 77% of the Brahmani delta and 69% of the Mahanadi delta are sinking at more than 5 mm/year

Supreme Court on Aravallis: Illegal mining can cause irreversible damage, expert panel planned

The Supreme Court will form an expert committee to examine mining and related issues in the Aravalli Hills. This committee will conduct a compreh

Cabinet Approves Continuation Of Atal Pension Yojana Till 2030-31

NEW DELHI, Jan 21: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of governments flagship Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to financial year 20

Draft NEP 2026 proposes indexed power tariffs, curbs cross-subsidies

From The Archives: Sunita Williams And The Space Legacy

Sunita Williams in Pictures; An Indian Star in The Space

Delhi HC refuses registration of FIR into staffer's death by suicide

The court was hearing a public interest litigation by Anand Legal Aid Forum Trust seeking an FIR on the incident, as well as directions for filli

Telangana unveils Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 202630 in Davos; eyes $25 billion investments, 5 lakh jobs

Udaipur car crash: Driver seen driving at 140 kmph with a cigarette in hand, crashes seconds later killing four; watch video

A tragic road accident on Udaipur's old bypass claimed four teenage lives and injured six others. The collision, which completely destroyed both

Minimum Temperatures Improve Across Kashmir; Wet Weather, Snowfall Ahead

Srinagar, Jan 21: The minimum temperature improved at most places across Kashmir, even as the prolonged dry spell in the plains of the Valley is

Davos meeting: $12 billion Brookfield-Andhra Pradesh partnership advances

Andhra Pradesh at Davos: The MoU is among the largest clean-infrastructure commitments announced at the summit and highlights Andhra Pradesh's gr

Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations to join the Board of Peace, hinting it will soon broker global conflict

IAF Trainee Aircraft Crashes Into Pond in UPs Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21: A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed into a pond in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Wedne

Dhinakaran-led AMMK returns to NDA fold, Palaniswami welcomes leader

CHENNAI, Jan 21: Months after walking out of the NDA, TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK on Wednesday returned to the AIADMK-led bloc in Tamil Nadu. Amma Ma

Union Budget 2026: Fiscal policy to turn pro-growth as government moves to target debt-to-GDP, economists say

India Budget 2026: India's fiscal policy is set to favor growth as the government shifts its focus to a debt-to-GDP ratio target from April 2026.

Nikkhil Advani interview: Dissension is democracys cornerstone

AsFreedom At Midnightspurs debate, director-producer Nikkhil Advani opens up on securing dignity in disagreement,ignoring Gandhis assassins, and

Centre revises norms to address land value disputes in transmission line projects

Davos 2026: Karnataka holds investment talks with ReNew Power, Xylem, Octopus Energy

During an inspiring visit to Davos, Karnatakas Industries Minister M B Patil convened with industry leaders to discuss transformative investments

Vaishnaw Rejects IMFs Second-Tier AI Power Tag for India

He referred to a Stanford assessment which, he said, ranks India third globally in AI preparedness and among the top countries in AI talent

CEC says pure voters' list key to strengthen democracy

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that a 'pure' voters' list is vital for democracy, citing Bihar's recent revision exercise w

India-EU trade deal set to conclude in next few days, says Spanish minister

Everything is going forward perfectly. We do not expect any obstacle, Albares said after bilateral meetings with EAM Jaishankar and President Dro

CM Rekha Gupta's Delhi government approves Rs 1471 crore double-decker flyover in South Delhi, to be developed in two phases, check details here

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led Delhi government has approved a six-lane double-decker flyover along Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road in South Delhi in

Nora Fatehi slams chaotic AFCON final, backs Morocco, calls out 'unethical, diabolical' behaviour

Nora Fatehi condemned the chaotic ending of the AFCON final, praised Morocco for handling the situation with dignity and spoke out on Instagram a

India Budget 2026: Resilience balance - revenue miss, deficit unchanged

Union Budget 2026: India's fiscal health is strong, with its deficit halved post-pandemic. The upcoming Budget 2026 will assess fiscal arithmetic

Raising IVF babies: What do experts say

CEC Says Pure Voters List Key To Strengthen Democracy

New Delhi, Jan 21: Against the backdrop of opposition parties questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, Chief Election Commi

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Electricity Amendment Bill With Cost-Reflective Provision Likely In Budget Session: Manohar Lal

New Dehi, Jan 21: Union Minister Manohar Lal on Wednesday said cost-reflective tariff concept to reduce discoms losses is introduced in Electrici

Attendance in Lok Sabha to be marked from members' seats in the House from Budget Session, says Om Birla

In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in parliamentary proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that attendance of

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh underscores need for robust military power

New Delhi: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has underscored the need for a robust military power and having the will to use that power. Addres

Trump to be 'about three hours late' to Davos after plane incident: Bessent

President Donald Trump faces a three-hour delay en route to Davos. An electrical problem grounded Air Force One, necessitating a plane change. He

OnePlus India CEO calls reports of shutdown false

OnePlus responded to multiple speculative reports that made similar claims of a business shutdown

Tata Motors launches 17 next-gen trucks, including Azura range and electric truck architecture

Are you sure Bangladesh is playing? Litton Das raises doubts over BCB's T20 World Cup participation

Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das has cast doubt on the team's World Cup participation. This follows a BPL qualifier loss and concerns over pitc

Census-Linked House Listing Operations To Begin In J&K From June 1

Jammu, Jan 21: House Listing Operations (HLO) will be conducted across Jammu and Kashmir from June 1 to 30 as part of the upcoming census exercis

No Toll Dues, No NOC: Centre Amends Motor Vehicle Rules

New Delhi: The Centre has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to strengthen compliance with user fee payments at toll plazas on National Hig

SC Extends Interim Protection to Three Accused in AP Liquor Scam

The top court asked the accused to move trial court for regular bail

Watch: In conversation with comedian Abish Mathew

Nearly two decades into his career as a stand-up comedian, Abish Mathew, is releasing his second one-hour special, Finish. He talks abou his fami

Suryakumar's numbers against pace on decline, will Indian skipper right his wrongs during NZ series?

Suryakumar Yadav plays his 100th T20I in Nagpur. He seeks a fresh start after a difficult year with poor batting form. His performance against pa

Prayagraj Plane Crash: Trainee aircraft crashes into water body; rescue underway

Prayagraj Plane Crash Today: A trainee aircraft crashed into a water body on Wednesday. Rescue operations are underway. This incident highlights

Pakistans frantic message to UN: Unprecedented crisis after Indias Indus Water Treaty move

New Delhi : (Jan 21) With India refusing to budge on the Indus Waters Treaty suspension, concern is mounting in Pakistan. Islamabad has now said

'Venezuela will be free...': Maria Corina Machado meets with Cuban-American leaders on Capitol Hill

The US Is About To Lose Its Measles-Free Designation: Here's Why

U.S. faces its worst measles surge in decades, with outbreaks across 44 states and elimination status at risk. Experts warn low vaccination rates

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

WASHINGTON, January 21, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-lo

Telangana ACB inspections at 10 locations linked to suspended Additional Collector in fresh disproportionate assets case

Venkat Reddy was earlier trapped by the ACB while he demanded and accepted a bribe of 60,000

Pakistan's Khawaja Asif Inaugurates Fake 'Pizza Hut'. Real One Responds

Floral arrangements were in place, the red carpet was rolled out, and cameras were rolling when Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif walked i

Rehana Batul Promoted, Designated Director General JKIMPARD

JAMMU, Jan 21: Following her promotion to the Super Time Scale (Level-14) by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Rehana Batul, IAS

Grow Baby Grow: US signals trade wins and flexes muscle to Europe at Davos

World Economic Forum 2026: US Treasury Secretary Bessent unveiled a new agenda at Davos, dubbed 'Grow Baby Grow'. He stressed fair trade and Amer

Months after Gen Z protests, four PMs in fray for March 5 polls in Nepal

Four former prime ministers are contesting Nepal's general elections following Gen Z protests against the old guard. Despite youth demands for ch

India fertiliser imports on track to hit all-time high of $18 billion this fiscal year

India's fertilizer imports are set for a record surge this fiscal year. Officials predict a 76% jump to $18 billion. This increase is fueled by f

India RISE Fellowship launches inaugural cohort of 41 women scientists at IISc, Bengaluru

Conceptualised under the U.S.India Alliance for Womens Economic Empowerment, the India RISE Fellowship is a year-long, part-time programme design

Old Video Passed off as Recent Visuals of Tourists Stuck in Sela Lake

Team WebQoof found that the video could be traced back to January 2025.

Gold Futures Hit Record Rs 1.58 Lakh/10g; Breach USD 4,800 Per Ounce In Global Market

New Delhi, Jan 21: Gold futures soared by Rs 7,774 to scale an all-time high of Rs 1,58,339 per 10 grams on Wednesday, as global prices breached

Political storm in J&K over profiling of mosques, madrasas by security agencies

A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after security agencies began profiling mosques and madrasas across the Valley, se

India needs a strong military, weak defence can leave nations vulnerable to subjugation like Venezuela: IAF chief AP Singh

India needs a strong military, with air power crucial for protecting economic interests and technological infrastructure. Air Force chief A P Sin

Rahul to address Haryana, Uttarakhand district chiefs at Congress training camp in Kurukshetra

KURUKSHETRA, Jan 21: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Wednesday to address a training camp for the partys district unit presidents fr

Team Shinde Alleges International Conspiracy In Maharashtra Civic Body Polls

Sanjay Nirupam, a senior leader of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, has called for a high-level investigation into

Trump Marks 1st Anniversary With 365 Achievements, Complains About No Credit

US President Donald Trump marked the first anniversary of his return to the White House on Tuesday with a rambling, often downbeat news conferenc

SC gives temporary reprieve to trio in AP liquor scam

The Supreme Court has extended protection for three individuals accused in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The court directed them to seek regula

Mining To Army Base Built Into Ice, US Military's Long History In Greenland

In spring 1941, Denmarks ambassador signed a treaty giving the US military access to Greenland to help protect the island from Nazi Germany and c

Blaize Signs MoU with Telangana for Electronics, Semi-Conductor, and AI Initiatives

'Telangana Rising' delegation meets company co-founder, promises support for scaling Blaizes Hyderabad R&D center

Quote of the day by Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'Let your joy be in your journey - not in some...'

Apple CEO Tim Cook, a leader known for steady guidance and smart decisions, inspires us to find joy in life's journey, not just distant goals. Un

Govt likely to allocate Rs 12,511-crore to SPV for home-grown transport aircraft

NEW DELHI (Jan 21) : The government is likely to commit around Rs 12,511 crore to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for developing a regiona

'Enriching progress of India': PM Modi greets Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on Statehood day; states formed in 1972

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their Statehood Days, celebrating their rich cultures,

'Not Going To Work With India': Parag Khanna Says US Pressure Won't Move Delhi

He added that India is not alone in this approach. Even Japan, which is truly an American ally, has sought all kinds of ways to circumvent or to

Ex-South Korea PM Han Duck-Soo Gets 23-Year Jail Term In Martial Law Case

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for charges including engaging in a key action

From Naval Aviator to Record-Setting Spacewalker, Sunita Williams Journey Inspires Generations

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After Trailblazing Space Career

Fact Check: Trump's Repeated Settled 8 Wars Claims On One-Year In Office

The conflicts Trump counts among those that he has solved are between Israel and Hamas, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, India and Pakistan,

Especially For Elon: Ryanair Roasts Musk With Great Idiots Sale

The clash began last week when Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary rejected Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service for his planes.

Kitchenware startup Cumin Co. raises $5M in pre-Series A round

The startup plans to use the capital to expand its research-led product portfolio across cookware and kitchen essentials and strengthen its suppl

India In First Group Of AI Powers: Ashwini Vaishnaw Counters IMF Ranking At Davos

Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw pushed back strongly against remarks by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Ma

Trump Dominates Media, But Numbers Tell A Different Story: AlphaGeo CEO To NDTV

AlphaGeo's Parag Khanna said that even though the headlines focus on Trump insulting Canada or Mexico, the numbers show growing cohesion and inte

Correction Window Opens For NIFT Entrance Exam 2026

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: Candidates can make one-time corrections to NIFT 2026 Stage 1 applications on the official website between January 21-22

No power backup, no CCTV, no night guards: Bengaluru apartment owners email listing 5 cost-cutting ideas goes viral

A flat owner in Bengaluru proposed cost-cutting measures for apartment maintenance. Suggestions included removing night security guards and CCTV

Adani Group unveils USD 66 billion Maharashtra investment plan at WEF 2026

DAVOS: (Jan 21) The Adani Group on Wednesday outlined a USD 66 billion investment blueprint for Maharashtra, spanning aviation, clean energy, urb

From 30% returns to keep cash in almirah: Comedian Gaurav Kapoors viral video mocks finfluencers flip-flops after Sensex crash

A viral video by Gaurav Kapur satirises finance influencers' shifting advice during market rallies versus crashes. The clip highlights how confid

Concerned And Pained: Sudha Murty Flags Fake AI Videos Promising High Returns On Investments

Murty clarified the fake videos that show her talking about investing money are completely false, adding that many people she knows have invested

KPI Green Energy Q3 net profit grows 48 pc to Rs 126 cr

NEW DELHI: (Jan 21) KPI Green Energy on Wednesday posted nearly 48 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 125.80 crore for the quarter ended Decembe

College Girl Dies After Watching YouTube Video And Consuming Borax To Shed Weight

Victim consumed Venkaaram (Borax) to melt fat and develop slim body

Chiranjeevi's Niece Sings a Song for Mana Sankara Varaprasad Garu

It was recently reported that Chiranjeevis niece, Naira, lent her voice to one of the songs in the film.

AcreRise Named Real Estate Developer of the Year at the Times Business Awards-2026

BHUBANESWAR (ODISHA) [INDIA]: January 21: AcreRise, one of Odishas most future-focused real estate developers, has been conferred the Real Estate

First Moon Hotel Planned by Nvidia and Y CombinatorBacked Startup GRU

What once lived firmly in the realm of science fiction is getting a serious commercial push: a hotel on the Moon. California-based space tech sta

Spanish President to Visit India Soon, Says Its Foreign Minister Albares

Albares said Spain is keen to join the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative and work bilaterally through the European Union