Indian Idol season 3 winner Prashant Tamang died on January 11, 2026, aged 43, leaving fans shocked. His death recalled the earlier tragedy of Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya, who died in 2013 after suffering from jaundice. Both losses marked painful moments in the show’s history and affected the music reality television community nationwide.
Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) has extended the application deadline for 215 vacancies across multiple roles. Eligible candidates with qualifications including BE/BTech, MSc, Diploma, ITI, MBA, MCA, and various degrees can apply until Jan 16, based on the post. The selection process will involve shortlisting, group discussions, interviews, and skill tests.
Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Clinics are bringing pregnancy care closer to women, especially in villages and small towns. The clinics offer nearby antenatal check-ups, free tests and medicines, regular follow-ups, and practical guidance. By reducing travel, costs, and hospital crowding, they help detect risks early and connect high-risk cases to hospitals.
Israel has raised its alert level amid concerns the United States may intervene in Iran following the country’s largest protests in years. President Donald Trump warned Tehran against cracking down and said Washington was ready to help. Israeli and US officials discussed the situation as Israel prepares for possible fallout after June’s war last month.
AP Deputy CM and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan’s tour to Munagacharla village in Nandigama mandal, NTR district, scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. The NTR district Jana Sena office confirmed the change in a statement, adding that the revised dates for the tour will be announced shortly by JSP […]
As India faces New Zealand in the 3-match ODI series, Virat Kohli is chasing a key milestone. Currently with 1,657 runs against the Kiwis, he needs just 94 more to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 1,750 runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. Ross Taylor (1,385) and Kane Williamson (1,239) trail behind, highlighting Kohli’s dominance against […]
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 7 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Saturday, 76,820 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 24,368 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.77 crore on the same day, Jan 10th.
Tamil superstar Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parashakti’, released on January 10, has seen underwhelming box office performance on its opening day. Trade reports reveal the film grossed only ₹11.50 crore nationwide. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the movie is set against the 1960s anti-Hindi movement, but the first-day collections have surprised industry analysts.
Kannada star Rishab Shetty’s self-directed film ‘Kantara 1’ has emerged as a massive blockbuster, earning over ₹800 crore at the box office. After streaming successfully on Amazon Prime, the film is now set for its television debut. Zee Telugu will telecast the hit movie on January 24 at 6 pm, bringing the cinematic sensation to […]
India won the toss in the first ODI against New Zealand at Vadodara, with captain Shubman Gill opting to bowl first. After being whitewashed by New Zealand in their 2024 Test series visit, India aims for revenge. Meanwhile, the Kiwis, yet to win a series in India, are determined to break their winless streak on […]
➢World Sketchnote Day, ➢National Milk Day, ➢1922: The day when insulin was first used for diabetics, ➢1944: Birth of Shibu Soren, former CM of Jharkhand and founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), ➢1966: Death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India ➢1973: Birth of cricketer Rahul Dravid ➢1991: Death of American physicist […]
India takes on New Zealand in the ODI series starting today, aiming to continue its strong home record. Historically, India has never lost a bilateral ODI series to New Zealand on home soil, winning 46 of the 71 matches played. The teams last met in the 2024 ODI Championship final, where India clinched the title […]
Mobile users may face a sudden price hike as telecom companies plan to raise tariffs by around 15% after two years. According to a Jefferies report, the increase is expected in June 2026. Jio is likely to raise rates by 10-20%, with Airtel following a similar pattern, signaling a substantial impact on consumers’ monthly bills.
Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha announced extensive medical arrangements for devotees attending the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara in Medaram, Mulugu district. A 50-bed hospital, two mini hospitals, and 30 medical camps are operational, supported by 3,199 staff including 544 doctors on duty. Also, 42 camps and 35 ambulances have been deployed.