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Quick commerce companies like Blinkit and Zepto have voluntarily stopped 10-minute delivery claims following labor minister Mansukh concerns over gig worker pressure and safety. Blinkit changing the tagline to “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep.” Other platforms are expected to follow, aiming to improve working conditions.
The kids aren’t coming, and the playground feels strangely quiet this afternoon under pale skies. Instead, lambs wander in, climbing the swing, pushing gently, and bleating with carefree delight and curiosity. Their playful rhythm replaces laughter, turning absence into an unexpected wonder for everyone watching quietly from nearby fences.
The Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Mahajatra will begin tomorrow. Before the festival starts, they will hold the Shuddhi Panduga purification ceremony. On Wednesday, priests will collect leaves and branches from the forest, bring them to Sammakka temple in Medaram, place them on a platform for purification, and then start the main worship rituals.
The Supreme Court warned states of heavy compensation for every death caused by stray dog bites. Judges said Union and state governments failed to enforce Animal Birth Control rules. The court noted rising attacks on children and elderly people and blamed enforcement and lack of accountability for worsening the problem in India.
The Delhi government today put up a poster asking, “Where is Atishi Marlena?” seeking her response over alleged remarks made during a January 6 Delhi Assembly debate. Minister Kapil Mishra claimed the comments hurt religious sentiments and said Atishi has avoided clarifying her stand. He urged her to apologize and face the Privileges Committee and […]
During the wedding season in Hyderabad, demand for beauticians has increased sharply. Brides are spending more on makeup, trendy mehndi designs, and nail art. A single shining stone placed on one nail costs up to ₹2,500. This special multi-view sparkle shows images of the bride and groom when viewed closely from different angles.
Passengers on an Akasa Air Pune to Bengaluru flight faced inconvenience after takeoff was stopped due to a technical problem. All travellers had already boarded the Boeing 737 MAX before being asked to deplane. The airline has not shared a revised departure plan, leaving passengers waiting at the airport for further updates and information clarity.
India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train will not have a VIP quota. Running between Guwahati and Howrah, even senior railway officials must travel using special passes. Passengers will get local food, better quality bed rolls, and modern comforts. The train is designed to reflect Indian culture while offering a pleasant, equal travel experience for everyone.
Enforcement agencies in Nanded seized 441.24 liters of liquor, 2.2 kg of ganja, and weapons, including a pistol, one live round, four daggers, and seven swords ahead of Maharashtra’s civic polls on January 15. Between December 15, 2025, and January 11, 2026, raids led to five cases and 929 people being booked or externed under […]
Influential US lawmakers said PM Modi is central to India’s rising global role and the durability of the US-India partnership. Praising his nationalist, development-focused leadership, they acknowledged differences like Russian oil purchases but stressed strategic alignment, Indo-Pacific importance, and India’s growing economic and geopolitical confidence.
The Sankranti Kite Festival starts today at Secunderabad Parade Grounds and continues until January 18. The event will host 40 international kite flyers from 19 countries and 55 participants from 15 Indian states. Alongside kite competitions, visitors can enjoy cultural performances, making the festival a colorful celebration of tradition and fun.
2 family members were killed and another injured after a motorcycle rammed into a tree in the district, police said today. The accident occurred Sunday night as cousins Suraj Gaud, Anuj Gaud, and Prince Gaud were travelling to a nearby village. Suraj and Anuj died at Deoria Medical College, while Prince remains under treatment. Bodies […]
The IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting cold wave conditions at a few places today. It said cold wave conditions are likely today, January 13, and at isolated places on January 14, 2026. The department also predicted cloudy skies later this week, while forecaster SkyMet said the cold wave is expected to continue […]
Senior Kerala Congress leader Thomas Kuthiravattam has died at 80 after a period of age-related illness. A native of Kallissery, Chengannur, he served as a Rajya Sabha member from 1985 to 1991, representing Kerala’s interests. Leaders including CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Kerala Congress (M) chief Jose K Mani expressed condolences.
A large fire broke out at a plastic recycling unit in Budwel, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on Tuesday morning. Thick smoke caused panic in nearby areas. Firefighters rushed to the site and are working to control the blaze. No casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire and the damage extent are still unknown.