Rural roads in Vamanapuram ward will be upgraded to high-tech BMBC standards with Rs 22-crore projects including Muthuvila-Parappil-Chellanchi and Perayam-Kudavanad-Paluvally roads, scheduled for completion by February.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi met Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in Davos to discuss nuclear power's role in India's clean energy transition and climate goals.
New CISF recruits at Kolkata airport undergo mandatory soft skills and sensitivity training to improve passenger experience, focusing on disabilities and language barriers.
Kolkata's Vidyasagar Setu will be closed to all vehicular traffic for 16 hours on Sunday for critical repair work, including cable and bearing replacements, with traffic diverted to alternative routes.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, outlining India's strategy to integrate quantum technologies into armed forces for future warfare dominance.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' opinion forum on January 23, 2026, featured diverse perspectives on current issues, fostering public discourse and democratic dialogue in India.
Adarsh, 29, friend of main accused Vishnu, arrested for aiding evasion in Kilimanoor road accident that killed couple. Police extend probe to Tamil Nadu.
Police in Ludhiana are investigating the fatal shooting of Pardeep Kumar 'Billa' in Jamalpur park. CCTV footage shows masked assailants fleeing on a scooter after the execution-style killing.
Kolkata's bus network faces severe overcrowding, poor scheduling, and digital shortcomings, yet remains the most affordable daily transport for lakhs. Survey reveals 72% cite inadequate buses as top concern.
A fire at a Honda two-wheeler showroom in TC Palya, Bengaluru, gutted 20 vehicles including new bikes and customer vehicles. Fire officials suspect a short circuit caused the blaze, with no casualties reported.
Ludhiana Railway Station faces a severe security gap with only one functional luggage scanner handling 55,000 daily passengers, causing frequent breakdowns and manual checks during peak hours.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan launched a fiery attack on former Special Counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of political bias in the Trump investigation during a contentious Capitol Hill hearing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky questioned Europe's Arctic security strategy at Davos, calling limited troop deployments in Greenland insufficient against Russia and China.
Eight NATO nations have rejected President Trump's newly launched Board of Peace initiative, raising questions about its legitimacy and impact on global diplomacy amid tensions over Greenland.
President Donald Trump announces negotiations for unlimited U.S. access to Greenland, calling it vital for Arctic security against Russia and China, with NATO confirming strategic deployment.
Top NATO military leaders confronted intense questioning at Davos regarding Greenland, Arctic security, and alliance unity following President Donald Trump's comments. Officials denied active military planning for Greenland but emphasized NATO's readiness
Former YSRCP MP V Vijayasai Reddy demands Jagan Mohan Reddy retract critical comments, denies involvement in Andhra liquor scam, blames coterie for sidelining.
Bengaluru ranks as world's second most congested city in TomTom-2025 report, but residents and experts say numbers understate reality. Urbanists call for holistic mobility solutions over road expansion.
The Municipal Corporation in Ludhiana has initiated door-to-door cow dung collection at Haibowal dairy complex to prevent pollution in Buddha Dariya, with a three-year tender awarded for waste management.
Roshan Redkar, the disqualified sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa, surrendered before a Mapusa court in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people in December 2023, following Bombay High Court's anticipatory bail rejection.
Ludhiana police have registered a case against three men for allegedly gangraping a woman after luring her to an office near a religious place. The accused reportedly drugged her, recorded videos, and forced her to sign blank documents.
The Patna prohibition, excise and registration department has signed an MoU with National e-Governance Services Limited to implement digital document execution services, enabling electronic bank guarantees and e-stamp duty payments.
Bengaluru's road network remains at 13,000km for a decade while vehicle registrations surge from 64.4 lakh to 1.2 crore, overwhelming inadequate public transport and causing city-wide congestion.
Munchangiputtu police in ASR district intercepted an SUV carrying 500 kg of dry cannabis, arresting two peddlers from Odisha while three others escaped in a major anti-narcotics operation.
Khanna police arrested 23-year-old Gurmeet Singh, a Fazilka resident, with 1 kg heroin in Samrala. The accused, a driver addicted to drugs, was promised Rs 30,000 monthly as a drug courier.
A Merces court has ordered charges to be framed against three individuals, including a sentry guard, for their alleged roles in a 2024 escape from the crime branch police station in Ribandar.
Orissa High Court has overturned OSSC's order barring 58 junior engineer aspirants for 6 years over suspected paper leak, calling it unjust and disproportionate.
A Merces court rejected bail to Safikul and Raju B, accused in a violent dacoity at Dr. Mahendra Ghanekar's Mapusa home. The court cited heinous crime, non-cooperation, and flight risk as reasons.
An additional sessions court in Goa acquitted two men accused in a 2018 narcotics case involving 2kg of charas near Dabolim airport. The NCB had alleged the drugs were intended for export.
Patna Municipal Corporation held a review meeting to strengthen women's self-help groups, focusing on economic empowerment, financial aid, and technical training for sustainable livelihoods in urban areas.