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The Telangana government will start a morning breakfast scheme at Anganwadi centres from February. Children will be served items like khichdi and upma through TG Foods. The scheme will begin as a pilot in 970 Hyderabad centres and later expand statewide, covering 35,781 centres and around 8 lakh children.
Visitors to Telangana’s Amrabad Tiger Reserve will soon get a new 20-km Kollam safari route. The reserve already runs three safaris managed by the Chenchu tribe. Eco-friendly facilities and water sources are being improved. Since 2025, nearly 50 tiger sightings were recorded. Safaris close January 20–25 for tiger census.
Hyderabad’s famous Fire Pan Wala, Hussain, has entered MasterChef India Season 9. Known for making thousands of paan varieties, he brought street food culture to the national stage. Though wheelchair-bound, Hussain impressed the judges with his confidence, skills, and creativity, showing that passion and talent can overcome physical limits.
An Indian Army Special Forces paratrooper, Havildar Gajendra Singh, succumbed to injuries sustained during an encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The gunfight erupted after intelligence inputs about Jaish-e-Mohammed militants. Eight soldiers were injured in a grenade attack, as challenging terrain slowed operations.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka announced that four lakh houses have been sanctioned in one phase across the state. Highlighting welfare initiatives, he said women are receiving free bus travel and farmers free electricity. The govt has waived farmer loans, stating that state resources are being shared with citizens, defining the true spirit of welfare.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh today, the National Center for Seismology reported. The tremor originated at a depth of 171 km. No casualties or damage were reported. Authorities advised residents to remain alert due to possible aftershocks, as the region lies in a seismically active Himalayan zone, with emergency teams placed on high […]
The death toll from a fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza has risen to 14 after rescue teams found 8 more bodies in the rubble. The blaze, which erupted in the multi-floor market in Pakistan initially killed 6 from suffocation. The building was severely damaged, with partial collapses, and rescue teams continue searching for any trapped […]
Around 125 people fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at a pre-wedding “haldi” ceremony in Kalyan town, Thane district. Guests experienced nausea and vomiting after the meal and were treated at nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating, and the Ahmedabad-based caterer has been called for questioning. Food samples have been sent for testing.
A low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 2.8 struck Delhi this morning. The National Center for Seismology reported that the tremors were felt across parts of the city. The epicenter was in North Delhi at a shallow depth of 5 km. NCS shared details: M 2.8, Date: 19/01/2026, Latitude: 28.86°N, Longitude: 77.06°E, Depth: 5 km, Location: North […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy inaugurated a new pylon and offered prayers at the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Temple before departing for Davos to attend the World Economic Forum. He will promote TG as a global investment hub, highlighting opportunities in IT, AI, life sciences, manufacturing, and the Rising Telangana 2047 vision, accompanied by senior officials.
Donald Trump invited PM Modi to join the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” aimed at guiding post-war reconstruction and governance. Announced January 15 under Trump’s 20-point plan and backed by UN Resolution 2803, the board will oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian aid, infrastructure rebuilding, and a technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza.
Under directives from Ras Al Khaimah’s ruler, the Saqr Humanitarian Ship is being loaded at RAK Port with aid for Gaza, including food, medical supplies, shelter materials, and relief packages. Part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to supporting affected civilians, particularly children, women, and the elderly in Gaza.
At least 18 people died and hundreds of homes were destroyed as wildfires swept Chile amid a heatwave. President Boric declared a state of catastrophe in Biobio and Nuble regions, enabling military aid. Fires have burned 8,500 hectares, forced 50,000 evacuations, and local officials criticized slow government response despite federal resources being available.
A high-speed train derailed near Adamuz, Andalusia, Spain, colliding with an oncoming train and killing 21, injuring over 70. 100’s of passengers were trapped in twisted carriages, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities warned the death toll may rise. Transport Minister Oscar Puente called the accident “extremely strange,” as the first train was nearly new.
3 avalanches in Austria killed 8 skiers, authorities reported. A woman died in Bad Hofgastein, while 4 more were killed and 2 injured in Gastein Valley. In Pusterwald, 3 Czech skiers perished, with 4 companions rescued. Officials warned the tragedy highlights the severe avalanche risk despite repeated alerts, urging caution on the slopes.