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India and the EU announced a landmark free trade deal, easing tariffs on over 90% of goods, including luxury cars. The agreement strengthens India-Europe ties, diversifies trade beyond the US and China, and counters Trump’s tariff pressures. PM Modi navigated global tensions, securing benefits for India while signaling independence from coercive US trade tactics.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan faced fresh hurdles after the Madras High Court Division Bench set aside the single judge’s order directing CBFC to issue a U/A certificate. The court ordered fresh consideration, dimming February release hopes. With ongoing legal battles and Tamil Nadu elections expected mid-summer, the film may now release only after polls.
Ayodhya Deputy GST Commissioner Prashant Kumar Singh resigned supporting the UP government amid the Shankaracharya row. He said officials cannot stay silent when the government is attacked and criticized Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand for false claims. Singh added his resignation is not politically motivated and he won’t join politics.
The Election Commission announced Telangana municipal elections on February 11. Re polling, if required, will be held on February 12. Results will be declared on February 13. Nominations begin tomorrow and continue until January 30. Around 53 lakh voters across the state are eligible to cast their vote in these elections as part of the […]
Nearly 23,830 Indians were caught at US borders in 2025, averaging one detention every 20 minutes, according to reports. Though lower than 2024 figures, India remains a leading source of illegal entrants. Notably, more Indians are now attempting entry via the Canadian border rather than Mexico, highlighting shifting migration patterns and ongoing challenges.
Indian equities closed higher after a rally on Tuesday, tracking optimism over the India–EU trade pact. The Sensex jumped 320 points in the last hour to end at 81,857, while Nifty 50 rose 127 points to 25,175. Metals outperformed, led by Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis Bank, as M&M, Asian Paints and Kotak Bank dragged.
In Telangana’s Kamareddy district, a 14-year-old girl, Sangeetha, died after falling from an auto-rickshaw carrying benches for Republic Day celebrations at Borlam Gurukul Social Welfare Girls’ Residential School. The principal and driver were booked for negligence under BNS Section 106(1) following a complaint by her parents. 3 other students were injured.
PM Narendra Modi said the proposed India–EU free trade agreement will boost manufacturing, services, and investor confidence. A key highlight is the likely reduction of import duty on luxury cars from 110% to 40%, making brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Ferrari more affordable in India while strengthening bilateral investment ties.
In a touching incident from Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, a loyal dog stood guard over its owner’s body for four days in freezing cold. The man, who died while attending an emergency, was protected by his companion from wild animals, with the dog even keeping rescue workers at bay initially. The story of unwavering loyalty […]
UAE-based ADNH company and Telangana’s GTM organization are organizing a free visa recruitment rally for workers who want to go to the UAE. The rally will be held at four places in February. Interviews are scheduled on February 6 and 7 in Jagtial, Sircilla, Nizamabad, and Armur. Interested candidates can call the provided phone numbers […]
Singer Chinmayi strongly disagreed with Chiranjeevi’s remarks on the casting couch, asserting it is a harsh reality in the film industry. She said power imbalance enables exploitation, especially of newcomers. Calling out silence and victim-blaming, Chinmayi shared troubling experiences and stressed that harassment persists despite professionalism or seniority.
Gold and silver prices in Hyderabad scaled fresh highs on January 27. Twenty-four-carat gold stood at Rs 1,61,950 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was Rs 1,48,450. Silver jumped to Rs 3,87,000 per kg, tracking a weaker dollar, MCX gains, safe-haven demand and expectations of global rate cuts amid firm industrial demand and geopolitical uncertainty.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is embroiled in a fresh censor controversy after the Madras High Court backed the CBFC. The board flagged excessive violence, alleged defence emblem usage, and possible communal overtones. With 14 suggested cuts, CBFC insists the film deserves an A certificate, not U/A, leaving makers considering their next move carefully now ahead.
‘Border 2’ is performing strongly at the box office, despite receiving mixed reviews. On Republic Day, it earned Rs. 63.59 crore, bringing its total collections to Rs. 193.48 crore. The film features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty and is directed by Anurag Singh. It is expected to soon surpass the Rs. […]
As per new guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission, every educational institution must form special committees to address complaints of harassment or discrimination from SC, ST, and OBC students. Institutions that fail to comply may face heavy fines and loss of grants. Some general category students are opposing these rules nationwide.