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Body of man found stuffedin gunny bag in Adyar

Aggressive low bids put NHAI in a fix, trend may impact quality

Highway construction agencies are facing a challenge as contractors aggressively bid up to 48% below estimated project costs, raising concerns ab

Congress says Modi government not serious about caste count in Census 2027

Congress has questioned the Modi government's intent regarding the caste enumeration in Census 2027, citing that the 'houselisting' questionnaire

Congress brass may meet Shashi Tharoor to settle issues

Congress leadership is planning to meet senior leader Shashi Tharoor following his absence from a crucial Kerala election strategy meeting. Tharo

Use gender-neutral terms, courts told

Delhi High Court has adopted gender-neutral terminology in court documents, replacing father's/husband's name with parent's/spouse's name. This c

Nigerian military officers to face trial over 2025 coup plot

No date was given for the trials. The officers could face the death penalty if found guilty, according to legal experts.

Fire at Kolkata warehouse: 7 dead, 21 missing

A devastating fire engulfed a Kolkata warehouse complex early Monday, claiming at least seven lives and leaving 21 workers missing. Trapped insid

A guitar-tabla fusion concert extends the realm of artistic possibility

Booz Allen stock fell after Treasury cut contracts over IRS tax leak case heres what happened to Trumps and other wealthy Americans tax data

Booz Allen Treasury contract cut explained: The US Treasury has severed ties with Booz Allen Hamilton following a former contractor's conviction

Suspended Congress Leader On The Run, Arrested

An audio conversation between Rajeev Gowda and Amrutha went viral after which the commissioner registered a complaint. Initiating disciplinary ac

Israel Says It Has Retrieved Body Of Last Gaza Hostage

The remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, were brought back to Israel on Monday, closing the chapter on a painful saga that has ke

Vizag All Set For India-NZ T20 Face-Off

The Visakhapatnam Traffic Police said traffic diversions and parking regulations would be enforced from 12 noon on match day, with designated par

ENC Chief Highlights Ensuing Global Naval Events At R-Day Parade

Vice Admiral Bhalla noted that the Indian Navy maintained a high operational tempo in 2025, conducted bilateral and multilateral exercises, and v

Is Crunchyroll down today? Thousands of anime fans frustrated as Crunchyroll server down due to major outage

Crunchyroll down today: Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll experienced a widespread outage on Monday, leaving fans frustrated. Users reported serv

Chief Justice Dhiraj Calls Constitution A Guide To Democracy

The chief justice hoisted the national flag to mark the 77th Republic Day celebrations in the high court premises on Monday.

Legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar of Sly & Robbie dies at 73

Sly Dunbar, a legendary Jamaican drummer from the duo Sly & Robbie, has passed away at age 73. He played a major role in reggae, dub, and danceha

Fifty years ago | IAS candidates may have to sit for screening test

Waltair Division Marks Republic Day, Tops Freight Growth

The division operated 230 special trains covering over 500 trips and augmented more than 5,800 coaches.

'Lawlessness has consequences': Leavitt unloads on Minnesota Dems, media silence & anti-ICE protests

Word of the day: Hypethral

Hypethral meaning: Discover 'hypethral,' a fascinating word describing spaces open to the sky, like ancient courtyards. This architectural term,

Magnitude 5.58 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says

Wife, Two Others Arrested in Murder Case

Guntur SP Vakul Zindal told the media on Monday that Siva Nagaraju was murdered by his wife Lakshmi Madhavi along with her paramour Gopi to conti

Late by 7 Years, HC Stays Charge Memo on Pensioner

Counsel for the petitioner argued that in view of the change in cadre and appointing authority, the tribunal lacked jurisdiction.

Nellore Boy Shows Patriotism With Rubiks Cubes

Adding to the feat, Nomesh solved and arranged all 30 cubes in 21.43 seconds, dedicating the artwork to the country, its armed forces and citizen

US snowstorm turns deadly: Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crashes in Maine, 7 dead, 1 injured

APTRANSCO to Roll Out 9,319-Cr Worth 55 Projects

The corporation is also implementing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a capacity of 1,500 MW/3,000 MWh.

Parents Of Gangster Goldy Brar Arrested From Punjab In Extortion Case: Cops

The parents of foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar have been arrested in a 2024 extortion case in Punjab's Muktsar district on Monday, a senior pol

Hot desking, crowded, no privacy, and bad WiFi - employee vents ire on RTO, sparks big debate

Many companies are asking employees to return to offices after long remote work periods. Workers are facing hot desking, crowded spaces, poor WiF

In Republic Day messages, Trump hails historic bond, Xi talks of dragon-elephant tango

Global leaders, including US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping, extended Republic Day greetings to India. Trump emphasized the bond between

Indias biggest climate gap could be language

We have more data than ever, but less clarity on where it matters most

SHAR Celebrates R-Day With Emphasis on Self-Reliance, Space Excellence

Extending Republic Day greetings, the director said the occasion reaffirmed the values enshrined in the Constitution and the collective responsib

POCSO Case Accused Held in Uttar Pradesh After 10 Years

The Special Pocso Court, presided over by Judge Paidi Manga Kumari, initially issued a non-bailable warrant and later declared him a proclaimed o

100 Million Turnover Will Be The Target For FY 2026-27, Says VPA Chief

The chairperson further stated that VPA is in the process of shifting some of its cargo operations to Mulapeta Port at Srikakulam and is also a k

ET Graphics: Women and transgender subscribers expand Indias NPS footprint

As an expert panel reviews the NPS investment framework, women are increasingly powering the scheme's subscriber base. Female subscriptions outpa

Telanganas Social Spending Rises in Tandem with Revenue Growth

Revenue receipts are projected to rise from Rs.1,69,293 crore in 2023-24 to Rs.2,02,107 crore in 2024-25 and further to Rs.2,29,720 crore in 2025

Case Filed Against Delhi 5-Star Hotel After Woman Alleges Food Poisoning

Delhi Police registered an FIR on Monday against a five-star luxury hotel, located at New Delhi's Barakhamba Road, after a woman alleged that she

SYL deadlock: Mann says Punjab wont give up on its water rights ahead of meeting with Haryana

SPDCL Restructures Rural Power Network Through Feeder Separation

SPDCL chairman and managing director (CMD) L. Shivashankar revealed this while addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag on the

Governor Hosts At Home at Lok Bhavan

The governor went around the venue and greeted the guests.

Tension Flares Up Over Land Encroachment at Tellapur

Residents accuse police of inaction; cops deny allegations

People Join Republic Day Celebrations with Fervour

The Republic Day was celebrated by people and institutions across the city with vigour.

India, EU finalise FTA, deal set to be announced today

India and the European Union have finalized a comprehensive free trade agreement after 18 years of talks, poised to boost trade and investment. T

Rahul insulted northeast by not wearing Gamosa at reception hosted by President: BJP

Congress counters the charge by pointing out that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had also not worn the patka

AP: Narayana Helps in Repatriation of Migrants Body from Kuwait

Shahnaz had gone to Kuwait for employment to support her three daughters. Her sudden death left the family devastated and facing severe financial

After Danone & Nestle, French co recalls batches of baby formula

French food maker Vitagermine has recalled specific batches of its Babybio infant formula due to a toxin contamination scare. This precautionary

Budget wish-list: Space startups want critical infrastructure tag, assured govt demand

Union Budget 2026: India's emerging private space sector is urging the government to classify space assets as critical infrastructure. This move

Paris mens fashion week sees designers play it safe amid industry uncertainty

Paris Men's Fashion Week concluded with designers favouring practical and enduring styles. This approach reflects a cautious industry mood amid g

AU Celebrates Republic Day with Vision for Centenary Year

The university achieved milestones in establishing advanced facilities.

Apple's New Airtag is here: Features, price, where to buy & compatible devices explained

New Airtag 2: Apple has launched its updated AirTag, a Bluetooth tracker designed to help locate lost items. The new version boasts an expanded f

Cybercrime and thecrisis of global governance

Indiawillstruggletoretainits much-cherishedinstitutionalautonomyin global governanceunless it buildstechnicalcapacities to engage on severallevel

This tax season could put an extra $1,000 in homeowners pockets - what you need to know

The 2025 tax season brings bigger refunds for many families and homeowners. New tax laws raise deductions, cut some taxes, and boost family benef

I've Come Home: British-Indian Ex-MP Defects To Anti-Immigration Reform UK

Suella Braverman, former UK home secretary in the previous Conservative Party led government, on Monday defected to the anti-immigration Reform U

Colourful Tableaux Draw Cheers At R-Day Parade

A tableau depicting the completion of 150 years of Vande Mataram won the first place followed by a tableau on chief minister Chandrababu Naidus s

Employee pitches and creates own promotion, only to see someone else get it asks how to cope, gets blamed for the situation

After seven years on a core team, a specialist builds a higher-level role from scratch. Leadership approves the position but selects another cand

Banking operations to be hit on January 27 as unions to go on strike seeking five-day work week

With banks remaining closed on January 25 and January 26 (Republic Day), the strike on January 27 will result in a disruption of branch-level ser

When inter-State politics met policy shortcuts

The RLIS episode underscores the dangers of subordinating law, regulatory compliance, and sustainable planning to political optics or engineering

Slovak PM Fico torches EU leaders, questions Kallass skills & slams Brussels as overpriced dinner

Tirupati, Chittoor Districts Observe 77th Republic Day

Collectors highlight development, pensions and flagship schemes

Sarwat Hussain Digital Media centre opened at Osmania Universitys Journalism department

Five Year Old Girl Dies of Manja Cut

According to police, the family was returning to their residence in Gokul Plots at KPHB after visiting Khazipally to finalise interior works at t

Historic Kotwal House Sees Flag Hoisting After 14 Years

City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar unfurled the National Flag, marking the first time since 2002 that the commissioner has hoisted the Tricol

Calm streets, crowded fairgrounds, official ceremonies mark Republic Day in Hyderabad

JSW Infrastructure plans Rs 16,500-crore capex for FY27 & FY28

In an analyst call, India's second-largest port operator also said its operating Ebitda is expected to double by FY28 from FY26 levels as new por

Drunk Driver Drags SI at Checkpost; Arrested After 15-km Chase

Immediately after the incident, our teams chased the vehicle and intercepted it at Ibrahimpatnam, he said.

'Trump Doesn't Want People Hurt Or Killed': White House On Minnesota Killing

The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump did not want to see anyone hurt on US streets but quickly again blamed Democrats after an

Familiar languages, faces reconnect after Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path

Republic Day: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta lays foundation stone for slum development projects

The previous governments spread fear that the BJP would stop free electricity and water, but these slum dwellers can now live peacefully. We are

Most Hyderabad Hostels Flout Fire Dafety Norms

In many buildings and hostel structures, the corridors, staircases and exit points are so clogged with furniture, items and belongings that it wo

T.T.V. Dhinakaran opts out of contesting Assembly election

Chilkala Guttas Mystical Stream Attracts Devotees from Medaram

The Jatara is slated to be held from January 28 to 31 in Medaram in Mulugu District, drawing people from several parts of the state and beyond.

Former Cong. MLA from Karaikudi dies

11 personnel injured in Maoist IED blast in Chhattisgarh district

Maoists planted improvised explosive devices in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The devices detonated during an anti-Maoist operation. Eleven se

Hyderabad gears up for Anirudh Ravichanders live concert

Hyderabad: Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander is currently one of the most celebrated music composers in India. With back-to-back chartbusters and powe

Republican senator criticises Vance, Navarro & Trump for blocking India trade deal: Audio

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has reportedly criticized US Vice President JD Vance, White House adviser Peter Navarro, and President Donald Trump.

BJP leader's 'finish off Sena existence' remark sparks row

Shiv Sena ministers have issued a strong warning of a fitting reply. This comes after a remark by Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, allege

Bareilly City magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns, cites disagreement with UGC policies

Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri has resigned from his post. He cited deep disagreement with government policies, particularly new UGC

77th R-Day Celebrations Held in Kurnool, Nandyal Kadapa Districts

In Nandyal, collector Ganiya Rajakumari, along with SP Sunil Sheran, received the guard of honour during the celebrations.

US travel chaos lingers as airlines scramble to restore schedules

Around 3,500 flights were cancelled on Monday, according to FlightAware. This number represents a decrease from approximately 11,600 cancellation

LVMH shareholders on the edge as Bernard Arnault still won't say who's next

Arnault, who oversees the $350 billion group spanning over 70 brands including Dior and Tiffany, has five children involved in the running of his

Sciver-BrunthitsWPLsfirst ton as MI beatsRCB

The Mumbai Indians star, a befitting holder of the milestone, brought it up off 57 balls in the 20th over, taking the two-time champion to 199 fo

Republic Day Observed at TTD; Employees Honoured for Service

Singhal said works on the Sri Padmavathi Institute of Child Health Hospital would be completed with a fresh allocation of Rs.48 crore.

ET Graphics: Why DelhiNCR remains Indias worst air pollution hotspot

DelhiNCR remains Indias most severe air pollution hotspot, despite years of policy action and court-led interventions, according to an expert com

Yuvagalam @ 3: Lokeshs Walk to Power

Lokesh started the padayatra amidst high political tensions between TD and the then-Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress govern

Abhishek: where fearlessness meets consistency

The thrill-a-minute opening batter has proved to be unstoppable in the shortest format, especially in recent times. His ability to go ballistic f

Speakers advocate for caste census at Vizag symposium

TD Plans to Turn the Tables on YSRC in Rayalaseema Local Body Polls

Anantapur MLA D. Prasad disclosed that more than 5,000 YSRC workers in the Anantapur Municipal Corporation (AMC) area have joined TD in just a da

Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown

Senate Republicans had expressed confidence in passing the package before a Friday night deadline, anticipating sufficient Democratic support. Ho

Revision of voters' list under 'illegal' officials will be overruled: Election Commission

The Election Commission of India will nullify voter list revisions conducted by 11 illegally appointed officials in Basirhat, North 24 Parganas,

Lokesh Aims to Develop Mangalagiri as Model Constituency

Nara Lokesh called for developing the Mangalagiri segment as a model one with the peoples support.