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The five-day long Nagoba Jatara, a major tribal religious and cultural festival of the Mesram clan, concluded at Keslapur village in Indervelli mandal, Adilabad. Rituals including Mandagajili and Betal Puja were performed, with Raj Gond elders displaying traditional martial skills.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor skipped a key party meeting on Kerala polls, reportedly upset over being sidelined and not acknowledged by Rahul Gandhi at a recent Kochi event. Party sources cite renewed differences within the state unit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Left and Congress at a BJP rally in Kerala, raising the Sabarimala gold loss issue and alleging corruption and appeasement politics. He sought a decisive mandate for development, promising strict action and a new political alternative for the state

Tension prevailed in Jangaon after a few Congress workers allegedly tried to assault BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy during a programme attended by Minister D Anasuya. Police intervened in time and removed the accused worker, preventing further escalation

A Kollam court granted statutory bail to former TDB administrative officer Murari Babu in two Sabarimala gold loss cases after the SIT failed to file chargesheets within 90 days. He is the first accused in the cases to be released from jail

A medical aspirant from Uttar Pradesh allegedly amputated his own foot to claim disability quota benefits after failing NEET twice, police said. Investigators uncovered the plan during a probe after he staged the incident as a criminal attack

Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed complex surgeries on a 41-year-old woman with advanced kidney cancer that had spread to the Inferior Vena Cava. The coordinated effort of multiple departments helped save the patient’s life

World No. 3 Coco Gauff overcame a stiff challenge from Hailey Baptiste to reach the Australian Open fourth round, while teenager Iva Jovic stunned seventh seed Jasmine Paolini to record the biggest upset of the tournament so far.

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended financial assistance to the family of late BRS leader Kusuma Jagadish. He handed over a cheque to support the medical education of Jagadish’s daughter and assured continued support to the family

A man was critically injured after being stabbed in a property-related dispute at Maisammaguda in Pet Basheerabad on Friday. Police arrested the accused following a complaint and are investigating the circumstances that led to the knife attack.

ICRISAT research shows that transplanting pigeonpea instead of direct sowing can significantly improve yields, reduce climate risks and shorten crop duration. Field trials found stronger plants and better productivity under rainfed conditions, helping farmers narrow the existing yield gap sustainably

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is hosting ‘Padharo Mhare Desh’, a Rajasthani food festival led by guest chef Chetan Singh from Novotel Jaipur, offering traditional dishes, live counters and classic desserts from January 27 to 31.

The Nehru Zoological Park is set to introduce a new EV train for visitors to go around the sprawling campus, covering enclosures like Tigers, Lions, Giraffe, and Elephants among other animals. The new train is expected to hit the tracks in the month of March

Senior BRS leaders accused the Congress government of misusing the SIT to harass the opposition and divert attention from governance failures ahead of municipal elections. They questioned selective probes and warned of action against irregularities if BRS returns to power

The annual Vasantha Panchami festival was celebrated with religious fervour at the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basar on Friday. Around three lakh devotees attended rituals, special prayers and Aksharabhyasam, with elaborate arrangements made for smooth conduct

Regulatory authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on kumkum and ritual powders adulterated with toxic industrial chemicals, following DCGI directives mandating strict testing, BIS compliance and legal action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act to protect public health.

Hyderabad-based fintech firm UpTik will host the International Conference on Investments & Global Affairs at the BSE in Mumbai on January 24, bringing together global investors and policy experts to discuss capital flows, alternative investments and regulatory frameworks.

Medchal police arrested a 50-year-old shepherd for allegedly murdering his landlord, a painter, at Gowdavelli village. The accused reportedly killed the victim with an axe to evade repayment of borrowed money. Investigation is ongoing.

Actor Prakash Raj shared his delight after meeting renowned astronaut Sunita Williams at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode. Calling it a moment to cherish, he posted pictures and reflections, while also updating fans on his upcoming film Varanasi.

One person suffered serious injuries and two others minor injuries after an electric hoarding collapsed at Medaram on Friday. The incident has raised safety concerns among devotees ahead of the Medaram festivities, with complaints of poor coordination among departments

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah completed a decade in international cricket, reflecting on defying assumptions throughout his journey. From his 2016 debut to becoming the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, Bumrah has emerged as one of the finest fast bowlers across formats.

Actor Sharwanand unveiled the teaser of stylish crime comedy Baa Baaa Black Sheep, directed by Guni Manchikanti. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film blends crime and humour and is notable for being shot entirely in Meghalaya.

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, with the Trump administration accusing the global body of pandemic failures and acting against US interests. All funding and staffing have ended, marking a shift in US global health engagement.

Former IPS officer and BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar said phone-tapping was a lawful intelligence tool handled by police, not politicians. He questioned the SIT probe and alleged political targeting of BRS leaders by the Congress government.