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Rail Connectivity is Top Priority in Making AP a Logistics Hub: CM

Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, all 73 selected railway stations in the state should be developed by 2027, Naidu stressed.

National Conference Highlights Prison Reforms, Modernisation

AP director general of prisons Anjani Kumar, and director general of BPR&D Alok Ranjan addressed the inaugural session

Mohanlal to Kick Off Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters 2026 in Kerala

Event features journalist Declan Walsh and actress Shabana Azmi, promising insightful dialogues and cultural showcases.

Chhattisgarh Govt Denies Link After Midday Meal Union Alleges Deaths Of 2 Members

The union leader claimed that the state government has failed to heed to their long-standing demands such as hike in monthly honorarium of the co

Major Scam in Microbreweries Licence Grant: Harish

Harish Rao also slammed the government for declaring a crop holiday for farmers under the Singur dam affecting farming in a total of around 70,00

'Trump violated constitution by capturing Maduro': Rand Paul grills Marco Rubio at Senate hearing

Will Humans Live For 150 Years? Here's What Experts Say On Research

Some experts estimate the maximum human lifespan could reach 120-150 years.

What if why not? A diplomats memoir that speaks in human tones

Morocco's Ambassador to India, H.E. Mohamed Maliki, shares profound insights in his book, What if Why Not? Beyond diplomatic accounts, it delves

'Told Ajit Pawar Will Meet Only When He Is Chief Minister': Ex-Minister

Former Union minister Suryakanta Patil on Wednesday said she once told Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, t

Singles Inferno Season 5 Part 2: Release date, episodes, schedule, and where to watch

Single's Inferno Season 5 continues its dramatic run on Netflix with Part 2, releasing episodes 5 and 6 on January 27, 2026. Indian viewers can c

Baramati mourns its Ajit Dada

Political leaders, party workers and well-wishers express shock over Ajit Pawars sudden death; crowds throng Baramati to pay last respects to NCP

Silver At Record High Of Rs 3.85 Lakh Per Kg; Gold Hits All-Time High

Gold and silver prices showed no signs of cooling as both precious metals scaled fresh records in the national capital on Wednesday amid a weak U

Word of the Day Monopsonistic: meaning, usage, and what it implies in todays economic landscape

Word of the Day Monopsonistic describes markets where one or few buyers dominate sellers or workers. In the U.S., over 60% of workers face conce

Siddaramaiah, Family Given 'Clean Chit' By Special Court In MUDA Case

In a big relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a Special Court for Public Representatives on Wednesday accepted the closure report by the Lokayu

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Q3 net profit falls 4% to 3,215 crore

During the quarter the company had one-time material provision of 1,191 crore towards employee benefits arising from the implementation of the n

'Emphasis on respect for Congress': Rahul Gandhi, DMK's Kanimozhi meet ahead of Tamil Nadu polls; no breakthrough on seat-sharing

CUAP to Roll Out New PG, UG Courses From 2026

The university currently offers eight undergraduate programmes

Europe urged to step up on defence as Trump upends ties

Mr. Trump rocked European allies this month by threatening to seize Greenland from NATO and EU member Denmark before eventually backing off

Amberpet to Get New Fire Station

Officials said the proposal was pursued vigorously and the efforts by District Fire Officer, Hyderabad, T. Venkanna, played a key role in securin

16 Students, Teacher Injured As School Bus Overturns

Police ruled out drunk driving.

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru Welcomes Indias First Shaolin Warrior Monk

Experience 'subtractive' wellness with Hurssh Verma at Four Seasons Bengaluru, focusing on eliminating distractions and fatigue through ancient t

Sarathkumar Rules Out Entering Poll Fray

Mr Sarathkumar said the BJPs state president would formally announce coalition arrangements and that voters would decide which alliance is strong

SC Seeks NIA Reply in UAPA Case

A three-judge Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on t

Watch: Air crashes that altered Indias political, scientific and cultural history

Following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, this video looks at notable Indian political, scientific an

TVS Motors Q3 net doubles to 1,051.95 crore

The companys revenue from operations increased 33.7% to 14755 crore in the reporting quarter from 11,034.88 crore in the previous period

YSRC Protests GITAM Land Regularisation, Seeks SIT Probe

He also urged BJP leaders and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to clarify their stand on the issue

Glenn Phillips becomes third New Zealand batter to hit 100 sixes in T20Is

Glenn Phillips smashed his 100th T20 International six for New Zealand, becoming only the third player from the country to achieve this impressiv

New Zealand beat India by 50 runs in fourth T20I

New Zealand secured a commanding 50-run victory over India in the fourth T20I. After posting a formidable 215/7, driven by explosive openers Tim

Word of the day: Grandiloquent

Grandiloquent is a word that explains language or speech that is overly defined, pompous, or showy, often intended to impress rather than interac

Abdullahs mourn Ajit Pawars death, say he was a great son of Maharashtra

Dr. Abdullah said India lost one of its great sons in the demise of Pawar

Let me give you a reality check, Senator!: Rubio clashes with Kaine at heated Venezuela hearing

Make nuke deal, else next attack: Trump threatens Iran with military action; US ready with ARMADA!

Kanimozhi meets Rahul Gandhi, no agreement reached on seat-sharing yet: Sources

Congress sources said that during the meeting at 10 Janpath, Gandhi urged the DMK to speak with the team set up by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Patient group seeks public scrutiny of India-EU FTA ahead of signing

A patient advocacy group has urged the Indian government to publicly disclose the full text of the EU free trade agreement before signing. They c

Why Minnesota ICE leadership shake-up? After Bovino, is Noem on chopping block? TRUMP ANSWERS

State Warns Against Fake Agencies Misusing Vidyanjali Portal

Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivasa Rao said cases had already been registered against such fake agencies and urged people to rem

Hamas says ready to transfer Gaza governance to Palestinian committee

The 15-member National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is a team of Palestinian technocrats created as part of the U.S.-sponsored

PM Modi engages global energy CEOs, pitches India as key energy hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with global and Indian energy CEOs at India Energy Week 2026, where industry leaders expressed strong confidence

Wild animal attacks claim 685 human lives in Tamil Nadu in 10 years

The conflict situation is a cause of serious concern in Western Ghats districts such as Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni,

Tiger Estimation Reveals Rich Wildlife in Adilabad Forests

High movement of sloth bears and leopards was also reported in the Bheempur, Tamsi and Adilabad forest areas

Kerala to extend social security benefits to nuns and other women in faith homes

Kerala's government has launched a special scheme to provide social security benefits to women in religious institutions. This initiative aims to

Quote of the day by Lisa Kudrow: I've learned you can make a mistake and the whole world doesn't end.

Lisa Kudrow is a famous American actress best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay in Friends. She started in comedy and small TV roles, then beca

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs Staggering Deal Worth Rs 8,980 Crore To Sell His Company

Khaby Lame sold his company, Step Distinctive Limited to Hong Kong's Rich Sparkle for Rs 8,980 crore ($975 million), aiming to monetise his globa

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging ban on adopting frozen embryos

The petition argued that embryo adoption was indistinguishable from child adoption; it created an unreasonable and manifestly arbitrary classific

Family of three, including child, murdered in Taramani; bodies dumped in different places

Fathers body was found in a sack, childs body recovered from Buckingham Canal. The family had come searching for work from Bihar; the arrested ar

Jagan Pledges to Safeguard Waqf Lands

Jagan Mohan Reddy said the YSRC was firmly committed to safeguarding Waqf properties and would oppose any move that undermines the rights of mino

'We've never ruled out 'use of force' in Venezuela, but': Rubio 'schools' Murphy at Senate hearing

What are Trump accounts for kids and who is eligible for it? Contribution limits, funding rules, access, benefits, corporate support, funds investment and withdrawals explained

What are Trump accounts for kids and who is eligible for it? Trump accounts are government-backed investment accounts for US children born betwee

Ajit Pawar plane crash: A family in grief, a state in shock as thousands pay last respects

Indian-Origin Man Charged With Murder Of Woman In London

A 57-year-old Indian-origin man appeared in a UK court on Wednesday charged with the murder of a woman at a home in Ilford, east London.

Scott Bessent says disappointed by EU-India deal; South Korea must ratify trade deal

America's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses disappointment with Europe's new trade agreement with India. He states Europe is prioritizin

Watch | Paatal Lok enquired into nations heart, Kohrra is a character study: Team Kohrra season 2

Netflix announced that its acclaimed police procedural series Kohrra will return for a second season on February 11. The Hindu met the team of Ko

No more gold-plated silver medals for retiring railway officials

Udupi Administration To Make Life Jackets Mandatory On All Boat Rides

Registration of water sports boats and tourist boats with the Tourism Department is mandatory. A period of 45 days has been given for operators w

India is Bigger Than UAE in Aviation: Etihad CEO

Etihad brings 1.9 million tourists to India, which is central to our growth. But traffic rights are capping expansion, says Etihad Group CEO Anto

India holds security dialogue with Saudi Arabia after defence pact with UAE

Counter-terror cooperation reviewed days after India-UAE Strategic Defence Letter of Intent

Aadhaar app can be used for age verification under DPDP Act without oversharing data: IT Secretary

The UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app enabling age verification for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act without sharing extra data. This

Appavu Describes AIADMKBJP Alliance as Incompatible

Vijay has moved from acting in films to acting in politics alongside the Prime Minister, Appavu said

Aviation Minister rules out operator safety issues in Baramati crash

Hyderabad: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday, January 28, said AAIB will take an in-depth look into the plane crash at the Ba

India-US trade talks continue in cordial atmosphere: Official

India and the US are engaged in highly cordial trade negotiations, with a US delegation visiting New Delhi for talks. Both nations are working to

EAM Jaishankar to visit US next week

The US Department of State had said earlier this month that the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, to be held on February 4 by US Secretary

UK 'Science Nerd' Jailed For Turning Mother's Shed Into Explosives Factory

A 33-year-old science enthusiast, Harry Whittaker, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for possessing and making explosive substances, and stori

Kerala Tourism and The Hindu Group to host Kerala for All conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism

A two-day knowledge conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism will be held on January 31 and February 1 in Kochi; the conclave will be inaugur

Watch | Explained: What led to Ajit Pawars fatal plane crash?

Ajit Pawars Learjet 45 carrying Pawar and four others crash-landed while approaching Baramati airport, killing all on board.

SC Commission chairman urges swift action on Dalit welfare schemes

Govt. take over 18.75-crore loans of Wayanad landslide-hit families

Government will sanction funds from the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund to take over 1,620 loan liabilities of 555 disaster-hit families.

I hate game shows!: Rubio defends US Venezuela policy after Maduro's capture at Senate hearing

Collector Reviews Food Quality at Anna Canteen in Nandyal

The Collector asked officials to ensure that beneficiaries receive safe, nutritious and hygienically prepared meals on a daily basis

Week-long Science, Technology and Startup Innovation fest begins in Dindigul

Sainik School conducts passing out parade for Class XII cadets

Wings India 2026: Hunnu Airs Embraer E195-E2 cynosure of eyes

Collector Seeks to Enforce EC Norms in Civic Polls

She also directed officials to closely monitor the performance of election staff at the field leve

IAF provides air traffic, weather support after Baramati crash

New Delhi: In the wake of the tragic air crash near the Baramati airfield in Maharashtra that killed the states Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

Kerala HC closes petitions that questioned confidentiality of State governments agreement with Sprinklr

The U.S.-based data analytics firm and the Kerala govt. had entered a tie-up for managing COVID-related data

Karnataka govt. denies protocol lapse during German Chancellors Bengaluru visit

Watch: New UGC equity regulations spark protests, student unions warn rules could create fear

Opposition against the University Grants Commission (UGC)s new regulations on the promotion of equity in higher education campuses intensified on

Nothing On The Table: India Says It Is Not Joining China-Backed Trade Pact

India is not actively considering joining the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at present, government sources have

Expelled Congress MLA Mamkootathil gets bail in sexual assault case

Pathanamthitta: A court in Kerala on Wednesday, January 28, granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a third sexual assault ca

Bharat Forge Ltd mourns the passing of Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar made significant contributions to Maharashtras development, says Bharat Forge Chairman and MD Baba Kalyani

India's First Budget And What Was Allocated To Pakistan In 1947-48

The government of Independent India presented its first Union Budget on November 26, 1947, barely three months after the country was born.

Uttarakhand: Disaster management warns of avalanche risk for next 48 hours

Uttarakhand is experiencing widespread rainfall and moderate snowfall across its districts. While no major damage has been reported, authorities

Social Security update brings good news for working recipients heres what changed

Social Security earnings limits rise in 2026, easing rules for working retirees. The SSA now allows higher income before benefits face withholdin

Rs 23.44 Crore Road Works Launched to Improve Tribal Connectivity in Kurupam

Prabhakara Reddy said substantial funds have been allocated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to improve

Karnataka Assembly Speaker calls for introspection on incidents post-Governors speech

Building Castles In Air: Top Court To States In Stray Dogs Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged concern over state governments not complying with its directions to enhance their stray dog sterilisation

Nuns to come under the ambit of Keralas social welfare net

Family Says Diamond Ring Missing After Man Dies At Delhi Airport

The family of a 69-year-old man, who died after collapsing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, has alleged that a five-carat diamond

Watch: Nation bids farewell to Ajit Pawar; last rites in Baramati today

UP Man Kills Co-Worker For 'Tricking' Him Into Eating Beef, Arrested

A man was arrested for allegedly killing his 31-year-old co-worker who deceitfully fed him beef and taunted him repeatedly over it, officials her

Twists And Turns in Kurnool Silver Seizure Case

Even though one year had lapsed, the matter remained unresolved