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The fire caused by a gas blowout at an ONGC-owned well in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district was extinguished on Saturday morning. The well was capped after a five-day operation, with no loss of life or injuries reported

National award-winning Hindustani classical vocalist Mahesh Kale will perform his immersive concert ‘Swarsandhya’ in Hyderabad on January 17 at Shilpakala Vedika, Hitec City. Known for his mastery of Hindustani classical, Natya Sangeet, and devotional music, Kale left a successful engineering career in Silicon Valley to pursue music full-time.

The West Bengal government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking a hearing before any order is passed in connection with Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC. The agency has alleged removal of evidence during the searches

Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has distanced himself from recent government orders approving movie ticket price hikes in Telangana, claiming they were issued without his knowledge or consent. His remarks come amid controversy over the approval of higher ticket rates for Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’.

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district. The airport, the state’s eighth, is expected to boost air connectivity, industry, logistics and employment while supporting long-term economic growth

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped at an abandoned factory in Hooghly district of West Bengal. Police have arrested two accused, including a local youth leader, and launched a search for others involved in the incident

Kolkata Police have begun identifying Enforcement Directorate officials allegedly involved in the theft of documents during raids at I-PAC chief’s residence and office. FIRs have been registered following complaints by TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee

A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s Volgograd region. The attack follows Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine with missiles and drones. Both sides targeted energy infrastructure amid escalating tensions in the nearly four-year-old conflict.

The film will have Mukerji reprise her role of a cop Shivani Shivaji Roy

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said a hijab-clad woman could one day become India’s prime minister, citing constitutional equality. The remark drew criticism from the BJP, which accused him of making irresponsible statements and presenting half-truths

Medicover Hospitals hosted Fellows India 2026, a three-day programme in interventional cardiology. The event featured national and international experts, providing young cardiologists advanced clinical knowledge, hands-on insights, and exposure to emerging cardiac technologies for improved patient care.

Greenland's small population, lack of its own military, and strategic Arctic location have fueled renewed US interest — but any forced takeover would spark a major NATO confrontation and global backlash

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged India to strengthen itself beyond borders, including economically and socially, to overcome a painful past. Addressing young leaders in Delhi, he stressed strong leadership, discipline, innovation and learning from history

MLR Institute of Technology won multiple awards at ICTIEE 2026, Bengaluru, including Best Student Branch and Best Teaching Learning Centre. Faculty members Dr Aravind and Dr Radhika Devi were recognised, reflecting MLRIT’s commitment to quality education and AI-driven innovation in learning.

Leaders of eight villages merged into Ameenpur municipality began a relay hunger fast, seeking the creation of an additional GHMC division with Kistareddypet as headquarters. They cited rapid growth and a large voter base as reasons for the demand

Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Marshal Sidhu visited Iraq, where discussions focused on JF-17 Thunder and Mushshak aircraft procurement, joint training, and defence cooperation. Bangladesh also engaged Pakistan on similar aircraft, highlighting growing regional military collaboration and PAF training support.

The State government’s plan to shift offices from private rented buildings to government owned premises has run into hurdles due to space shortage and other issues. Departments have raised concerns over deadlines, amenities and lack of relocation allowances

Two Class VII students of Teja Vidyalaya in Kodad have been selected among 200 winners of a national online quiz conducted by the Defence Ministry, earning them an opportunity to witness the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi

Reynold Vincent Paul of South Central Railway has been nominated to the five-member selection panel tasked with choosing the Indian Railways football team for the upcoming National Football Championship, alongside officials from Northern, Southern and Central Railways.

Ananya Dandu’s impressive 6/23 helped Hyderabad edge past Jharkhand by nine runs and qualify for the knockout stage of the BCCI Women’s Under-15 One-Day Tournament, while G. Nikil Sekhar starred in HCA Under-14 probables matches.

Fourrise Sports LLP launched the first season of the Fourrise Premier League in Hyderabad, aiming to build a professionally managed corporate cricket ecosystem. The league will feature 96 teams and over 1,400 players from multiple sectors across the Telugu States.

The Pakistan Navy conducted successful tests of the LY-80 surface-to-air missile, Loitering Munition, and an Unmanned Surface Vessel in the North Arabian Sea. The trials showcased advanced precision strike and autonomous capabilities, with Admiral Naveed Ashraf commending the Navy.

Kamal Haasan has called for reforms in India’s film certification process, urging transparency, clear timelines, and accountability. His remarks come amid controversy over the delayed release of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, with Haasan asking the film industry to unite to protect creative freedom.

Ajay Devgn marked six years of his hit film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior by sharing special artwork online. The historical drama, released in 2020, starred Kajol and Saif Ali Khan and went on to win a National Award.