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2026 Iran protests: US base in Qatar advised to evacuate

Washington: Some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, a US official said. The decisio

CM Stalin Announces Pongal Medals for 4,184 Uniformed Personnel

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday, January 14, announced Pongal medals for 4,184 personnel from police, fire and rescue s

Operation Sindoor still ongoing, says Army chief in warning to Pakistan

Jaipur: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday, January 14, said Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and every move of the enemy is being

AAP claims 4.5 crore names removed from UP voter list; wants SC to take cognisance

Lucknow: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, January 14, claimed that over 4.5 crore names have been removed from Uttar Pradeshs voter list i

Hyderabad Police busts fake Karachi mehendi manufacturers in Old City

Hyderabad: The police on Tuesday, January 13, arrested two people selling duplicate Karachi mehendi cones during a raid on a manufacturing unit a

Centre urges Andhra govt to adopt PPP model for healthcare expansion

Amaravati: The Centre urged the Andhra Pradesh government to adopt a public-private partnership model to modernise its healthcare system. In a le

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar record, second only to Ricky Ponting in elite list

Virat Kohli has broken a long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar, climbing to second place on an elite all-time list with only Ricky Pontin

Tiger Shroff join forces with Conor McGregor, launches Bare Knuckle Fight League, calls it 'global movement'

BKFC and BKFL, in partnership with WLF, Conor McGregor, Parag Sanghvi and actor Tiger Shroff, are launching in India with a team-based bare-knuck

3 crore devotees expected at Medaram Jatara this year: Seethakka

Hyderabad: Telangana Minister Danasari Anasuya, Seethakka, on Wednesday, January 14, said nearly three crore devotees are expected to attend the

India steps up bunker construction along LoC after Operation Sindoor

Minga Sherpa, District Magistrate of Baramulla, told reporters that over 500 bunkers have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Nebuliser, inhaler demand jumps by 60 pc in Delhi winters: Survey

New Delhi: The demand for nebulisers, inhalers and respiratory medicines for children has surged sharply in Delhi during the winter months, with

Puducherry Drugs Control department warns against use of Almont-kid syrup

Stage set for inauguration of Sadarmat barrage: arrangements reviewed for CMs scheduled visit to Nirmal district on January 16

MGMGH super-speciality block replaces broken staff lift

Waltair Division Pilots Wearable, Hygienic Vending System on Trains

Aligned with the Railways digital push, the system includes a QR code for seamless cashless payments. Besides tea and coffee, the setup can serve

Police launch investigation, as three Belagavi youths escape from cyber slavery in Cambodia

The youths escaped from Cambodia with help from the Belagavi Police, the CBI and the law enforcement authorities in Cambodia

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar bats for flyover at Manipal Hospital junction, EV cluster in Mysuru

MP says the construction of the flyover would prove to be a milestone for Mysuru, as it would help reduce road accidents, cut travel time, ease c

Pongal rush sees sharp fare hike by private omni buses in Tiruchi

Delhi Zoo jackal death: Workers say animal suffocated with chilli powder

New Delhi: The National Zoological Park (NZP) in Delhi has come under fire following allegations by the zoo workers union that a jackal, which ha

Odisha: Month-Old Baby Allegedly Sold for Rs 20,000 Rescued from Cuttack

Police said the rescue operation was carried out after the grandmother reported the suspected sale of her granddaughter.

INTACH raises concerns over conservation work at 15th-century Aali Masjidin Kashmir

The mosque is losing its historical and architectural character because of the latest intervention initiated by the Jammu and Kashmir Government,

Patna: 20-year-old BA student stabbed to death after dispute over tea, cigarettes

A 20-year-old BA student was allegedly stabbed to death in Patna's Kankarbagh area after a dispute over tea and cigarettes. Police are probing th

Samathuva Pongal celebrated in all panchayats in Virudhunagar district

Govinda Rao takes charge as TUDA Vice-Chairman

The 2018 batch IAS officer also assumes full additional charge as Joint Collector of Tirupati district

Ambalappuzha Petta Thullal group alleges mistreatment by police at Sabarimala

According to a complaint lodged, Periyon Gopalakrishna Pillai, Ambalappuzha Petta Thullal groups leader, fell and sustained injuries after being

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 97.32 feet

Congress leader courts controversy over alleged support to Rahul Mamkootathil

Sreenadevi Kunjamma, who represents the Pallickal division in the Pathanamthitta district panchayat, appeared live on her social media page, ques

Over 5,000 farmer suicides in 5 years in Maharashtra, highest last year

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: More than 5,000 farmers ended their lives in central Maharashtras Marathwada region in the last five years, with the h

CPI (M) launches week-long campaign for Hosur Metro

3 Social Security changes coming in 2026 that could directly impact your pay and benefits

Social Security changes in 2026 will affect workers, retirees, and high earners nationwide. New thresholds raise work credits to $1,890 per credi

Country Chicken Prices Soar Ahead Of Sankranti

Sankranti is closely associated with traditional dishes, especially natu kodi curry paired with garelu. On Kanuma, non-vegetarian food is a ritua

Devotees witness annual Mailara fair in Yadgir

The idol of the main deity was brought in a palanquin for a holy dip amid continuous chanting of Elu Koti Elu Kotige by devotees and then, taken

Connect to work scholarship guidelines revised

Applications invited for State Film Awards

Coimbatore Corporation collects 85.43 tonnes of bulk household waste in four days

Aditya Sahu elected new president of Jharkhand BJP, seeks to protect tribal rights

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, the party's in-charge for the organisational elections of the state unit, officially announced Aditya Sa

ISRO Chairman attributes NARLs success to visionary guidance by former Directors

Word of the Day: Limerence

Word of the Day: Limerence: Limerence is an intense, all-consuming romantic longing, a psychological state of involuntary fixation on another per

Three Killed, two injured in powerful explosion in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh, probe begins

At least three people were killed and two injured after a powerful explosion rocked Jharkhand's Hazaribagh city. Police and FSL teams are probing

KDP leader Mani C. Kappan meets Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) national general secretary P.K. Kunhalikutty, rules out giving up Pala Assembly seat

During the half-hour meeting, Kappan is learnt to have requested the IUML leader to consider swapping the Elathur seat with Perambra.

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 124.80 feet

Chandrababu Naidu Extends Sankranti Greetings, Vows Government Support for Farmers

Naidu expressed his hope that the festival would fill every household with happiness and prosperity.

18 films to screen at Karavali Film Festival from January 19 to 21

The film festival aims at promoting native films, screening six films daily with free entry on a first-come, first-served basis

After rally, Kuki-Zos stick to union territory demand

The apex civil body of the tribes also warned against resettling internally displaced persons belonging to the Meitei community close to the Kuki

ED arrests industrialist a week after moving court for ignoring summons

NTA UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Released: Check direct link, steps to raise objections and more

NTA released UGC NET December 2025 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December

40 years of warnings: Indian envoy to Canada calls out decades of inaction on terrorism - watch

Food Safety officials seize eight tonnes of sugar from jaggery units in Namakkal

NCP staying with NDA in 2029: Praful Patel breaks silence on speculation

Praful Patel speaks exclusively with The Hindu on the future of the NCP factions, why the party is firmly with the NDA till 2029, the impact of t

AP-Genco plans to set up a Small Modular Reactor to diversify its energy mix

Aim is to make a sustained contribution to the States power requirement with as much less carbon footprint as possible, says MD Nagalakshmi, whil

ACME Groups 400 MW solar power plant in AP to be ready this year

With a total investment of 3,000 crore, the project combines large-scale solar generation with battery storage, enabling round-the-clock, reliabl

Who was Hussain Ustara? The Mumbai gangster linked to Shahid Kapoor-starrer O'Romeo

In her notice, Hussain's daughter Sanober Shaikh, has accused the producers of basing Shahid's character on her father without taking the family'

6 Health Hacks To Regulate Mood Throughout The Day

Having a well-regulated mood is the cornerstone of mental well-being. Here are some health hacks to regulate mood throughout the day.

Shreyas Iyer opens up on career-threatening injury, reveals how pain nearly derailed his career

India batter Shreyas Iyer has opened up about the career-threatening injury that tested his physical and mental strength, describing the phase as

Opposition, journalist bodies condemn arrest of NTV journalists

US government shutdown looms again: What must happen by January 30

US government shutdown deadline January 30: A US government shutdown looms as lawmakers face a January 30 deadline. Congress needs to approve at

Foresters seize two tusks in Vellore; three youth held

Forest officials say inquiry reveals that the tusks could belong to a tusker that might have died in the area due to old age

Centre Asks Indians To Leave Iran, Advises Against Travelling To Country

India on Wednesday asked all its nationals currently residing in Iran to leave by available means as the security situation in the country deteri

UK's University of Glasgow Offers 15,000 Euros Scholarship To Indian Students, Apply Before February

UK Scholarships 2026: The University of Glasgow is offering a 15,000 euro scholarship to Indian students for 202627. Eligible masters applicants

Indian envoy dismisses Canada's allegations in 2023 on killing of Sikh separatist leader

Dinesh Patnaik also pointed out how the investigation into the Air India bombing (of June 1985) has still not yielded anything

Precious metals may witness contrasting halves this year, says UBS

Gold may touch $5,000 and silver $100/oz in H1 before heading lower in H2

Over 1,400 college students receive laptops in Salem

Stray Dog Attack Claims Life of 10-Year-Old Girl in Bagalkot

10-year-old girl dies from injuries sustained in Bagalkot stray dog attack, raising concerns over public safety and stray animal management.

Kristi Noem confronted at fiery House hearing: Stop lying; do a real service and just resign

SUV catches fire in Sholinghur

Before firefighters from Sholinghur doused the fire, the vehicle got completely gutted

Word of the day: Resfeber

Resfeber is a Swedish travel-related word that has gained attention for naming a feeling many people experience before a journey. It is often use

State Cabinet leases land to K.M. Mani Foundation amid speculations of KC(M) leaving LDF

Earlier in the day, KC(M) chairperson Jose K. Mani had rejected speculations about the party leaving the LDF

Zubeen Garg's death: Singer was drunk, had declined life jacket, Coroners court told in Singapore

Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and several witnesses saw him trying to swim back to the yacht when he went limp and began floating with his

Stray dog attack victim dies

Centre Asks AP To Expand Healthcare Services Through PPP Mode

Centre urges Andhra Pradesh to scale up healthcare services through PPP model, focusing on nuclear medicine, diagnostics, dental care and cancer

Kavyashree Ajeru chosen for Kundeshwar Samman

From Chabahar to Kashmir: Why chaos in Iran hurts India, benefits China & Pakistan

India watches Iran's protests with unease, fearing a weakened state would disrupt its strategic environment. Iran serves as India's vital western

Congress election manifesto for Karimnagar Municipal Corporation released

Bangladesh election campaign to begin Jan. 22; Yunus says will go to polls on Feb. 12 no matter who says what

The deadline for withdrawal of candidacy is January 20. Returning officers will publish the final list of candidates and allocate electoral symbo

Viral video: Ram Charan whips up dosas, Allu Arjun gets major FOMO as Konidela family celebrates Bhogi

The Konidela family celebrated Bhogi at Chiranjeevi's home, with Ram Charan making dosas for cousins. Allu Arjun missed the festivities, but the

Artificial Intelligence an asset to media but cannot be a substitute

By Asad Mirza NEW DELHI: At the ongoing world Book Fair 2026, In New Delhi, Abu Dhabi-based Muslim Elders Council organised a panel discussion o

Lokpal scraps corruption complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

ex-IPS officer Amitabh Thakur had in May last year filed a complaint against Mr. Dubey alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets by him

Pakistan signs cryptocurrency deal with firm linked to Trump family, raises conflict of interest questions

Pakistan has signed a crypto deal with Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial to explore stablecoin payments, triggering debate over conflic

What to watch on prime video right now: Top movies and shows to stream this week

Prime Videos top movies and shows showcases a strong blend of movies and TV series gaining significant attention from viewers. Award-winning thri

Gross Violation: Russia Says US Is Acting Unreliably By Threatening Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international system which Washington he

Wednesday Season 3 crucial filming update: Netflix plans new production timeline. Here's location, cast and creative team updates

Wednesday Season 3 crucial filming update confirms production will begin soon in Dublin. Actor Hunter Doohan shared filming details, timelines, a

Iranian people have the dual challenge of fighting dictatorship inside and Trump

The talk is very difficult but the only alternative for betterment of the nation By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: Lashing out with deadly violence, the

How Americas middle class got fleeced while the world watched

A global study reveals U.S. stands alone in abandoning patients By T N Ashok NEW YORK: While families across America opened their January insura

Emergency era mindset of Congress govt.: BJP

Singapore Cops Say Zubeen Garg Not Murdered, Declined Life Jacket: Report

Popular singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg, who drowned in Singapore last September, declined a life jacket, a coroner's court in Singapore was told o

Delhi Education Minister Launches Rs 350 Crore Policy To Support Student Entrepreneurs

The Delhi Startup Policy 2025 envisions a dedicated budget of Rs. 350 crore over the next five years, earmarked for equity-free seed grants, stru

Infrastructure at the Cost of Ecology: The Beas River Case and the Crisis of Environmental Governance in the Himalayas

Shaleen Mahajan The fragile Himalayan ecosystem has once again been placed at the intersection of aggressive infrastructure expansion and environ

Opinion: Opinion | Why This Women's Premier League Is Different - And More High-Stakes Than Ever

The first Indian women's team Test match was played in 1976, the first ODI in 1978. Almost half a century has passed, and Indian women's cricket

Chennai Corporation celebrates Samathuva Pongal

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) celebrated 'Samathuva Pongal' across all 15 zones of the city

US Moves Personnel At Qatar Base As Iran Tensions Rise: Report

Some personnel have been advised to leave the US military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats told Reuters, amid w