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Bill proposed to tighten US student visa rules

Washington: A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week to tighten oversight of the US student visa program, saying weaknesses in the system have allowed fraud, visa overstays and national security risks to…
Maharashtra civic polls: All eyes on Mumbai as voting begins

Mumbai: Voting in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Thursday, January 15, morning with the spotlight on Mumbai, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is locked in an intense…

UK shuts Tehran embassy as tensions soar, diplomats withdrawn

Tehran: The UK has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and mounting speculation…
Temple vandalised at Puranapul Darwaza in Hyderabad, police avert violence

Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed at Puranapul Darwaza on Wednesday, January 14, night after unidentified persons allegedly vandalised a temple. Locals who noticed the vandalism alerted residents, following which a mob gathered and…
Iran Foreign Minister dials Jaishankar to discuss ‘evolving situation’

New Delhi: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar late Wednesday, January 14, evening, with both ministers discussing the “evolving situation” in the Islamic Republic. “Received a…
Mitchell, Young help New Zealand level ODI series with India

Rajkot: Indian spinners were out-bowled on home turf once again and KL Rahul’s unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchell’s splendid 131 not out as New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1…
Hyderabad witnesses its first bout of rain in 2026

Hyderabad: Parts of the city, on Wednesday, January 14, evening, experienced scattered light to moderate rainfall, which is likely to continue for the next two hours. According to weather enthusiast T Balaji,…

World Bank projects India’s GDP will grow 7.2 pc in FY26 but slow down in FY27

New Delhi: The World Bank has raised India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the current fiscal, up by 0.9 percentage points from its June projections, on…
Qutb Shahi-era cannon that once guarded Hyderabad now lies unprotected

Hyderabad: As a city filled with artefacts of immense historical importance, the authorities seem to have little interest in preserving them in Hyderabad. For instance, a big cannon dating back to the Qutb Shahi…
2026 Iran protests: US base in Qatar advised to evacuate

Washington: Some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, a US official said. The decision came as a senior official in Iran…
Operation Sindoor still ongoing, says Army chief in warning to Pakistan

Jaipur: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday, January 14, said Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and every move of the enemy is being closely monitored. Speaking at the investiture ceremony at…
3 crore devotees expected at Medaram Jatara this year: Seethakka

Hyderabad: Telangana Minister Danasari Anasuya, Seethakka, on Wednesday, January 14, said nearly three crore devotees are expected to attend the ‘Sammakka Saralamma Jatara’, also known as the ‘Medaram Jatara’, this year. The…
Over 5,000 farmer suicides in 5 years in Maharashtra, highest last year

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: More than 5,000 farmers ended their lives in central Maharashtra’s Marathwada region in the last five years, with the highest number of suicides being recorded in 2025, an official report…
Karnataka man killed by Chinese manja, attempted final call to daughter

Bengaluru: A 48-year-old man died on Wednesday, January 14, after the deadly Chinese manja caused a deep cut on his neck while he was riding his bike near the Talamadagi village bridge…
Hyderabad police issues one-month traffic advisory from Jan 15

Hyderabad: In view of the construction of the comprehensive development of the Elevated Corridor from the Malakpet Fire Station to Yadagiri Theatre, the Hyderabad Traffic Police announced a one-month traffic restriction starting…