-
Hyderabad Police carried out a major reshuffle late Sunday, transferring and posting 54 inspectors across law and order, traffic, security and specialised units. Approved by the Police Establishment Board, the changes aim to improve efficiency and balance manpower across the city.
-
Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday, led by losses in Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, amid continued foreign fund outflows, global tariff uncertainties and cautious investor sentiment across markets.
-
Security forces resumed a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district to track terrorists hiding in dense forest terrain after a gunfight injured eight soldiers. Multiple teams, drones and sniffer dogs are maintaining a tight cordon as operations continue ahead of Republic Day
-
Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for January 19, 2026. May the day bring you happiness
-
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli’s temperament and adaptability despite his century going in vain in the ODI series decider against New Zealand, saying the star batter plays according to situations rather than being bound by expectations or image.
-
Bangladesh’s BNP urged the Election Commission to act with complete impartiality ahead of the February 12 general elections, raising concerns over postal ballots, alleged code violations and bias, while the CEC defended the commission’s neutrality and sought cooperation for a fair, inclusive poll
-
A 20-year-old villager was killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district after accidentally triggering a pressure IED planted by Naxalites while in a forest. Police launched search operations, warned locals to remain cautious, and cited continued civilian casualties from Maoist violence in the Bastar region
-
Shares of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd debuted strongly on stock exchanges, listing at nearly 96 per cent premium over the IPO price. The highly subscribed Rs 1,071-crore issue marked the first mainboard IPO of 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence
-
The rupee recovered 12 paise to trade at 90.66 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar overseas, though foreign fund outflows, higher crude prices and equity market weakness capped gains.
-
Prince Harry returns to London’s High Court as a nine-week trial begins against the Daily Mail’s publisher, accusing it of unlawful privacy breaches. The case marks the final chapter in his high-stakes legal battle to curb tabloid excesses and could involve millions in damages
-
Ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, an Oxfam report warned that billionaire wealth hit a record USD 18.3 trillion in 2025, deepening economic and political inequality, with billionaires far more likely to hold power while global poverty, hunger and unrest intensify
-
A man allegedly killed his wife after suspecting her fidelity and attacked his daughter before attempting suicide at Adarsh Nagar colony in Siddipet. The woman died on the spot, while the daughter and accused were hospitalised.
-
In Kushinagar, a 22-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife of four months by slitting her throat with a sickle following an argument. He subsequently died by suicide. Police and forensic teams are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident
-
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu praised over 50,000 state learners enrolling in IIT Madras–IBM’s Advanced Quantum Skilling course via NPTEL, calling it vital to building one lakh global-standard quantum professionals and driving future-ready, technology-led economic growth in India
-
Actress and filmmaker Niharika Konidela penned a heartfelt birthday note for brother Varun Tej, calling him her “brightest star”, while also expressing joy over welcoming his newborn son, Vaayuv Tej Konidela, into the family.
-
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would trigger an all-out war, as tensions escalated following US President Donald Trump’s call for new leadership in Iran amid ongoing unrest.
-
Actress Rashmika Mandanna impressed fans in Tokyo by speaking Japanese during Pushpa 2 promotions, thanked admirers for their warmth and gifts, and promised to return for a longer visit with improved language skills
-
More than 20 people are feared dead after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another train in southern Spain, injuring dozens and prompting suspension of rail services as rescue operations continue
-
Under KCR, governance rested on institutionalised trust; under Revanth, auto-debit risks turn citizens into presumed defaulters
-
Atharva Taide’s brilliant 128 and disciplined bowling powered Vidarbha to a 38-run win over Saurashtra in Bengaluru, securing their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy. Yash Thakur and Nachiket Bhute starred with the ball as Vidarbha defended 317 successfully
-
Virat Kohli’s fighting 124 went in vain as India lost their first ever home ODI series to New Zealand, going down by 41 runs in Indore. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips powered the visitors to a historic 2-1 triumph
-
One of the flaws is that nearly a quarter of faculty end up spending most of their time on administrative tasks that are primarily critical to institutions rather than students
-
Arjun Erigaisi defeated compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, while D Gukesh drew with Javokhir Sindarov in Round 1 of the Tata Steel Masters. Hans Niemann and Vincent Keymer also won, as the prestigious chess tournament began in Wijk Aan Zee
-
Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets on a record day at the Australian Open 2026. Venus Williams, 45, set an age milestone, while upsets saw Marta Kostyuk and Ekaterina Alexandrova exit early. Attendance reached 100,763 at Melbourne Park
