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Union Ministry of Mines cancels auction of tungsten mineral block in Madurai district after community protest and government resolution.

State-of-the-art drone donated to Nilgiris police for traffic surveillance, anti-Naxal operations, and locating missing persons.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma convicted in cheque bounce case, sentenced to 3 months in prison with arrest warrant issued.

The State government has been attempting to privatise noon-meal scheme by employing workers with a monthly honorarium of ₹3,000 as against the present special time-scale pay, according to Tamil Nadu Noon-Meal Workers’ Association

Supreme Court of India declines urgent hearing on Kerala High Court order to maintain elephant distance at festivals.

NHRC criticizes Foxconn for discrimination against married women in iPhone assembly jobs, orders re-examination of hiring practices.

BRS formed a committee to addresses farmers' issues in Telangana

Union Minister Jitendra Singh updates on Rajouri illness, no infection found, toxin presence being analyzed, mysterious deaths investigated.

Telangana Health Department investigates kidney transplant racket involving illegal organ trafficking at Alaknanda Hospital, exposing scandal.

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sector impact Indian oil flows, with BPCL facing shortage for March cargoes.

The Adivasi Aakrosh Manch is fighting for implementing a pro-tribal law. The Aakrosh rally is to fight for tribals’ right to live with dignity and protect their constitutional rights, she said.

India's largest student review platform, Collegedunia, presents Career Carnival 2025 - the biggest education fair in India.

Kerala's Left Democratic Front criticizes Centre over wildlife conflicts, calls for urgent reforms to Wildlife (Protection) Act.

A special court for the exclusive trial of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Wednesday (January 22, 2025) convicted and sentenced a 42-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing an eight-year-old girl.

The group allegedly damaged salon materials, he said adding that one of the intruders was seen recording the incident on a camera.

Nikita Gandhi excited for Seagram’s Royal Stag BoomBox Season 3, blending Bollywood and hip-hop music genres.

Government of Karnataka to establish Centres of Excellence in engineering, polytechnic, and humanities courses to enhance student skills and employability.

Delhi Police introduces AI chatbots 'Chunav Mitra' and 'Cyber Sarthi' for effective management of upcoming Assembly polls.

Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme provides monthly allowance to women, with no recovery of funds promised by Deputy CM.

10-year-old Atiqa Mir from Jammu and Kashmir to make history as first Indian female in WSK Championships.

Over the past five years, at least 1,000-1,200 persons have died every year in Kerala by drowning, young children and adolescents constituting a significant percentage of this number.

Manchester City signs Omar Marmoush for $73 million, aiming to boost their season after Champions League loss.

Over 500 MCC violations cases registered in Delhi ahead of assembly elections, with crackdowns on illegal activities ongoing.

Railways to revise composition of 20829/20830 Durg-Visakhapatnam-Durg Vande Bharat express to run with 8 car coaches from Jan 24.

Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Bharat Ratna for late leader Bal Thackeray, criticizing BJP's choices for the award.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) to invest Rs. 60,000 crore in data centres in Telangana, boosting cloud services growth in India.

The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has launched a mobile application for passengers using the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) in Kilambakkam. The app was launched by CMDA Minister P.K. Sekarbabu in the city on Tuesday (January 21, 2025). 

Infosys to expand campus in Pocharam, Hyderabad, adding 17,000 jobs

UDF walks out of Kerala Assembly accusing LDF government of indifference towards high-range communities amid wildlife conflict.

Tragic train accident in Maharashtra caused by false fire alarm, resulting in 13 deaths and 15 injuries.

Flight disruptions at Kolkata Airport due to dense fog affecting 72 flights, leading to delays, diversions, and inconvenience for passengers.

Samsung’s Galaxy S Ultra series sits on top of the entire non-folding smartphones line up for the company, not only in terms of top-tier specifications, but pricing too

The use of iron in Tamil Nadu can be dated back to the first quarter of the 4th millennium BCE, according to fresh findings published by the State’s Archaeology Department, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said during an event at the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai on Thursday (January 23, 2025).

Telangana aims to compete globally in development, focusing on urbanization, agriculture, and attracting investments for economic growth.

Ambiguity over appointment of new DGP in Andhra Pradesh as top IPS officers vie for the position.

Boman Irani’s directorial debut, ‘The Mehta Boys’, explores family relationships and father-son bonds

Vijayawada buzzing with JEE Mains exam activity, 12 lakh students nationwide, 11 centres in city, two shifts, strict security measures.

Gujarat High Court dismisses petitions by minority institutions against amendment empowering state to regulate private school staff appointments.

Mumbai police arrest gangster DK Rao and six others for extorting ₹2.5 crore from a hotelier in Bandra.

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane questions Saif Ali Khan's attack, sparking controversy; BJP leader doubts if it was real.

Delhi CM Atishi accuses Delhi Police of siding with BJP, seeks transfer of accused officials, urges EC intervention for fair elections.

The casting of vote via postal ballots by registered electors aged above 85 and those with disabilities began on Thursday (January 23, 2025) in the Erode (East) Assembly constituency, where the byelection is scheduled for February 5.

ExTeM, or Extraterrestrial Manufacturing, a centre at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), found mention in the Prime Minister’s Maan Ki Baat recently. The PM said the researchers were working on technologies that could be developed and used in outer space. 

Grief and love tenderly come together in debutant Rohan Parshuram Kanawade’s ‘Sabar Bonda’, the first-ever Marathi film and India’s only entry at Sundance Film Festival this year

Enforcement Directorate raids Torres investment fraud case, uncovering Ponzi scheme cheating investors of crores, leading to arrests.

Wipro Limited to expand its campus in Hyderabad, creating 5,000 jobs

PSG beats Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League, showing strength without Mbappé, with Enrique leading the way.

Their dedication for improving access to water and sanitation has made a significant impact to the community.

Assam Assembly's budget session from Feb 17 to Mar 25, 2025, with inaugural day in Kokrajhar; state budget on Mar 10.