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A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the War Memorial in Secunderabad to mark the 78th Indian Army Day. Senior officers paid homage to fallen soldiers, recalling the Army’s legacy of sacrifice, bravery and dedication to national security
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The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering has received the Chief of Army Staff’s Unit Appreciation at a Jaipur ceremony. The award recognises MCEME’s training reforms, infrastructure upgrades and focus on emerging technologies over the last two years
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A gang of burglars allegedly armed with knives carried out a series of midnight burglaries during Sankranti on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Several houses in Chengicherla, Kanakadurga Colony and Anushakti Nagar were targeted, prompting a police investigation.
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A 14-year-old Class 9 girl was found murdered in Kerala’s Malappuram district a day after she went missing. Police have detained a minor boy in connection with the case and said the investigation is progressing in a detailed manner
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Alankaram new showroom in Hyderabad is located in Banjara Hills at Road No. 3, near the Journalist Colony junction. This showroom has been made with the intention that when customers enter the showroom, the setting feels welcoming, familiar, and grounded with refined design sensibility.
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The Hyderabad Task Force arrested two drug peddlers in Attapur on Friday and seized MDMA and OG worth Rs 1 lakh. Police said the accused procured the narcotics from a Bengaluru-based supplier, who is currently absconding.
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced the closure of all flyovers across the city on the night of January 16 in view of Shab-e-Meraj celebrations. Restrictions will begin after 10 pm, though key routes including PV Narasimha Rao Expressway will remain open.
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Pathanamthitta police booked Youth Congress leader Fenin Ninan for allegedly revealing a victim’s identity linked to expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s arrest. Ninan denies wrongdoing, plans legal challenge, while the victim alleges selective chat leaks to mislead the public
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The Supreme Court has issued a final warning to the Telangana Assembly Speaker, directing him to decide pending disqualification petitions against three BRS MLAs within two weeks, expressing concern over repeated delays despite earlier court orders.
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A 16-year-old girl from Karuvarakundu, Malappuram, reported missing on Thursday, was found dead on Friday in an isolated area near Thodiyapulam. Injuries suggest murder. Police are questioning a minor boy and have launched a detailed investigation
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Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off the Palamedu Jallikattu with 1,000+ bulls and 500 tamers. Actor Soori attended, prizes included cars and tractors. Over 2,000 police managed crowds; 57 injured. Finale set at Alanganallur January 17
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The BRS has demanded a Special Investigation Team probe into allegations of land encroachment, extortion and abuse of power against AICC secretary and former MLA Sampath Kumar. Party leaders cited complaints by private firms and accused him of intimidating officials and contractors.
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Odisha government directed state universities and colleges to identify non-performing teachers for compulsory premature retirement, reviewing performance, conduct, and integrity. Compliance reports must be submitted by January 31, ensuring adherence to service rules, natural justice, and government guidelines
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Trends from 210 Mumbai municipal corporation wards show BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leading, poised to cross majority in BMC. Congress retained Latur, while NCP lagged in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Voter turnout was 52.94%, lower than 2017 elections
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Ahead of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurating the Chanaka-Korata and Sadarmat barrages, BRS working president KT Rama Rao claimed the irrigation projects were largely completed during the previous BRS regime, with trial runs and major construction finished before December 2023.
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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