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South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for defying detention, fabricating a martial law decree, and bypassing Cabinet procedures. He faces multiple trials, including a rebellion case where a death or life sentence is possible
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A daily wage labourer in Jodhpur was arrested for the prolonged sexual abuse of his two daughters. The crimes surfaced after the 15-year-old victim spoke out, revealing that her elder sister had been systematically exploited for over 12 years
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The Sammakka-Sarakka temple at Medaram will reopen on January 19 after renovation, Panchayat Raj Minister Dansari Anasuya said. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will reopen the shrine following a cabinet meeting at Medaram, while development works continue at major temples and riverfronts.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao will lead the ‘Bachao Secunderabad’ rally on Saturday to protest the Congress government’s alleged attempts to erase the city’s identity. Former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the government of unilateral decisions threatening Secunderabad’s heritage.
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The BJP announced the schedule for its national president election, with nominations on January 19, withdrawals the same day, and results on January 20. Nitin Nabin is expected to be elected unopposed, succeeding JP Nadda with top leadership backing
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Most workplace injuries don’t happen because the worker was careless. They happen because the worker did not know the right way to do the job safely. This is where training becomes more than a formal exercise. It is a preventive shield. When employees consistently receive clear, relevant and repeated safety training, they become more aware […]
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump as a symbolic gesture of gratitude for his support in promoting peace and democracy in Venezuela, though the prize title remains hers
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Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh announced his new multi-lingual film with Vijay Sethupathi, titled *Slumdog – 33 Temple Road*. Produced by Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, and JB Narayan Rao, the action-packed drama is set for release in five Indian languages
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The Supreme Court reprimanded a petitioner for misusing Article 32 to approach the top court despite a pending plea in the Bombay High Court, calling it a “gross misuse” of constitutional remedies and dismissed the petition
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The Congress government has drawn criticism for inaugurating the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project’s pump house, which was launched and trial-run during the BRS regime. Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused the government of seeking electoral mileage while farmers flagged pending compensation issues.
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Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Friday, led by a sharp rally in Infosys after the IT major raised its FY26 revenue growth guidance, boosting investor sentiment despite continued foreign fund outflows.
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The rupee weakened for the third straight session on Friday, slipping 10 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar amid foreign fund outflows and a firm greenback. Lower crude prices and positive equities limited further losses.
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A four-year-old girl died when a nilgai crashed through her family’s car windshield in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Her parents were injured, and the animal, trapped inside the vehicle, was rescued by forest officials and is in critical condition
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Following the discovery of 470 grams of gold ornaments in Lakkundi, Karnataka, authorities launched an excavation at Kote Veerabhadreshwara Temple. Archaeologists aim to uncover historical artifacts, inscriptions, and treasures, highlighting the village’s medieval prosperity and rich heritage
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Amid Maharashtra civic polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called vote tampering “anti-national” as allegations surfaced that marker pen ink could be removed easily. The State Election Commission launched a probe and will revert to traditional ink for future elections
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A leopardess carcass was found in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, likely killed by a tiger, forest officials said. Evidence such as bite marks, pug marks, and drag marks indicated a big cat attack; the carcass was disposed of per protocol
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Jharkhand Health Department issued an advisory to strengthen surveillance and preparedness against Nipah virus after two cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. Though no cases exist in Jharkhand, authorities urged vigilance, isolation readiness and public awareness due to high infection risk
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Australia said social media platforms have removed or restricted 4.7 million child accounts since banning under-16s in December, marking early success of the landmark law. Officials said enforcement is working, encouraging other countries to consider similar child safety measures
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The Supreme Court dismissed Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to admit a removal motion and the parliamentary probe into corruption charges, clearing the way for impeachment proceedings to continue
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A couple from Luxettipet on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala was killed in a hit-and-run accident while crossing a road in Kanyakumari on Thursday evening. The incident occurred as they were returning from the Ayyappa temple.
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As counting began for Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations, Shiv Sena leaders expressed confidence in a strong Mahayuti performance, citing consistent electoral outcomes and development work, even as controversies emerged over voting ink and phased counting delays
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Infosys shares jumped over 5 per cent after the IT major raised its FY26 revenue growth guidance to 3–3.5 per cent. Despite a decline in quarterly net profit, strong AI momentum and improved outlook boosted investor sentiment
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DP Legends clinched the Dadpally Premier League invitation cricket tournament with a six-wicket win over DP Kings in the final. The tournament was organised by Sports Village of Hyderabad and the Sanaya Group of Companies.
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Iskcon Mayapur authorities warned devotees and tourists against fake websites offering fraudulent accommodation bookings. An FIR has been filed after several visitors were cheated through convincing online portals, prompting appeals to use only the official booking website