NREGA gets additional ₹6,084 cr.

Pending payments will leave little money for fresh employment generation
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‘Naive, reckless’ tourists couchsurfing in war-torn Afghanistan

Many Afghans have signed up on the social networking platform, which connects travellers around the world with locals
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China campaign targets gay conversion therapy

A Chinese artist and a gay policeman have launched an unusually bold public protest campaign in which bright-red trucks bearing slogans denouncing hom
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‘A third of UN staffers reported sexual abuse’

Study takes into account misconduct over two years
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No scam in allocation of microwave access spectrum: Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha

Microwave access spectrum is allocated to telecom operators for short distances to provide mobile services.
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Anjum to compete in MQS section of rifle 3-position

Anjum Moudgil will be competing in the Minimum Qualifying Score (MQS) section of women’s rifle 3-position event in the first World Cup of the season t

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Rahul Gandhi wishes Arun Jaitley a speedy recovery

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed his support for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at a time when the Minister is in the U.S. for me
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Chinese man who sold kidney to buy iPhone is bedridden

He is suffering from renal failure
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Amit Shah admitted in AIIMS for Swine Flu

BJP President Amit Shah was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Wednesday evening after he complained of breathlessnes
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Supreme Court judges appointment: This time, Centre has no misgivings

Unlike in Justice K.M. Joseph’s case, lack of seniority did not pose a problem for Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
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Gudi Sambaralu begins with a seminar in Warangal

Dance performances presented at Thousand Pillar temple
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TEMIS, online ECHS system launched

A state-of-the-art pharmacy inaugurated
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NGT may hear petitioner asked to disclose funding

‘Source of funding for petitions is not known nor disclosed’
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Odisha to frame new norms for SC/ST school hostels

Chairperson of Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Sandhyabati Pradhan said they are planning to propose new guidelines for manag
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Jadavpur University removes professor for sexist remarks

After days of outrage, authorities of the Jadavpur University on January 16 sprung into action.The University divested professor Kanak Sarkar, who ma
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CBI registers 4 more abuse cases in Bihar shelter homes

FIRs lodged against former officials
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RLD inches closer to SP-BSP

‘Good discussion’ with Akhilesh, says RLD’s Jayant Chaudhary
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KSRTC unions put off stir

Transport Minister steps in to broker peace
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BJP drops Rath Yatra plan in West Bengal

The party will host ‘Save Democracy meeting’, a series of rallies, in January
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CPI(M) chides Modi PM for comments on Sabarimala

Contempt of court, says Yechury; wants SC to take suo motu cognisance
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Good conduct

Man is unique among all living things. Which other creature laughs, speaks, sings, writes, sculpts and paints? Man has creative genius, and is natural

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Citizenship Bill: Will not betray people of Assam, says Sarbananda Sonowal

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday broke his silence over the ongoing protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, sayi
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VVIP helicopter deal: International audit firm under ED scanner

An international audit firm has come under the Enforcement Directorate’s scanner for purportedly endorsing a “factually incorrect” report that was sub
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India to buy U.S. oil and gas: New Delhi’s envoy to Washington

Orders for $18 billion worth of defence equipment being implemented.
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Cricket mends Pandit-Muslim ties

A record partnership of 251 runs between a Kashmiri Muslim and a Pandit in Dubai’s Kashmir Super League (KSL) is a rare joint feat rejoiced by the tw
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Day after Brexit defeat, Theresa May faces no confidence vote

The British government led by Theresa May is facing a vote of no confidence — which it looks likely to win — on January 16 evening at the end of a deb
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CPM slams Modi for his comment on Sabarimala

Says he abdicated his oath to defend the Constitution
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Nearly 900 killed in ethnic violence in Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-December: UN

Credible reports suggest that at least 890 people were killed in ethnic violence in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-December, the Un
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Karnataka govt has lost majority: BJP

G.V.L. Narasimha Rao also accused the ruling coalition of trying to poach the state’s BJP MLAs.
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Ranji Trophy: Kerala, Gujarat set up early finish on seaming track

On a wicket that has been a dream for seamers and a nightmare for batsmen, 195 is a challenging score.

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Texas Gold and Ecclat impress

Texas Gold and Ecclat impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Jan. 16) morning.Inner sand:600m: Turaco (Vishal), Ame (rb) 39. Pai

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Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Sanjiv Khanna elevated to Supreme Court

The five-member Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of the two to the top court on January 11.
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Top news of the day: nuns protesting against Bishop Mulakkal asked to leave convent, next gen I-T filing system cleared, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Silent Guardian, Defender, Kashkha and Regal Force please

Silent Guardian, Defender, Kashkha and Regal Force pleased when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Jan. 16)Inner sand:1000m: Ramon

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Semper Fidelis wins feature event

Semper Fidelis (Akshay Kumar up) won the Lingapur Cup, the feature event of the extra day’s races here on Wednesday (Jan. 16). The Arjun Anne-trained

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Laughing out loud

Evam and The Hindu bring some laughs to the city with ‘Not Getting Wiser’
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BJP worker held in Mumbai after seizure of weapons from his shop

The Thane Police Crime Branch have arrested a BJP worker after a cache of weapons was found in his shop in Dombivli on January 15.According to police
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Supreme Court judge appointment: Will government raise lack of seniority against Justice Sanjiv Khanna?

It is to be seen if the government will raise the same objection of lack of seniority to reject the Collegium recommendation of Delhi High Court judg
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Storm Flag claims S. Rangarajan Trophy

Craig Marshall-trained Storm Flag (P. Trevor astride) won the S. Rangarajan Trophy, the main event of the races here on Wednesday (Jan. 16). The winne

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Cabinet clears next gen I-T filing system; Infosys to implement ₹ 4,242 cr. project

The processing time for I-T returns is 63 days and it will come down to one day after implementation of the project
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200 wardens to bolster coastal police soon

Two hundred coastal wardens drawn from fishing hamlets across the State will be shortly inducted into the State coastal police.The move assumes signif
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Nuns who protested against Bishop Franco Mulakkal asked to leave Kottayam convent

The nuns were transferred last year, but resolved to stay back at the convent to ensure justice to the victim who accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her several times.
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Kenya hotel attack leaves several dead

Armed men burst into a hotel complex in Nairobi with gunfire and explosions, killing at least 14 people in an attack that lasted hours. More than 70
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Meet ROADEO, a robot that will hit the streets of Chennai soon

The Chennai Traffic Police on Monday deployed ROADEO, a robot that will hit the streets in a few days, to create awareness on road safety.ROADEO can b
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Map your story, market your business, says Smitha Jacob

Smitha Jacob on the importance of storytelling in business
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Scaling Agasthyarkoodam, a trekker’s dream destination

As ardent trekkers gear up for the arduous climb to Agasthyarkoodam, veterans, men and women, recall the highlights of conquering the tough terrain

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Satiating city’s literary hunger

From a small stationery shop to one of the biggest bookstores in Visakhapatnam, the journey of Sunil Nevatia

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Map your story, market your business, says Smitha Jacob

Smitha Jacob on the importance of storytelling in business

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Bowling attack makes India World Cup favourites along side England, says Gillespie

The former Australia fast bowler singles out Bumrah for special praise

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Youngsters focussing solely on shorter formats could have problems playing Tests: Virat

The Indian captain credits coach Ravi Shastri for making him a better captain

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Arunachal Pradesh former Chief Minister Gegong Apang quits BJP

Four years after switching from the Congress to the BJP, former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Gegong Apang has quit the saffron party, saying i
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Scaling Agasthyarkoodam, a trekker’s dream destination

As ardent trekkers gear up for the arduous climb to Agasthyarkoodam, veterans, men and women, recall the highlights of conquering the tough terrain
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Kodanad is a symbol of betrayal, says Kamal Haasan

Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan on Wednesday said that the Kodanad Estate (bungalow of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa) in the Nilgiris w
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Basic literacy, numeracy skills of rural Class VIII students on a decline: ASER 2018

What is 919/6? More than half of Class VIII students do not know
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Padmashri-awardee doctor embroiled in healthcare fraud in U.S. freed on record $7-million bond

Rajendra Bothra was indicted along with five other physicians in the alleged $ 464 million healthcare fraud conspiracy
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K.T. Rama Rao meets Jaganmohan Reddy for ‘Federal Front’

The meeting is also seen as anti-Chandrababu Naidu platform ahead of Andhra Pradesh Assembly election
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How books are built

Looking back at a journey of 25 years, the founders of Tara Books explain the creativity and conscious politics that go into each publication
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CPI(M) calls Modi's comments on Sabarimala a direct assault on SC

The Polit Bureau says Modi spoke more like a RSS pracharak than the Prime Minister of India
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It all goes downhill from here

Just when the author thought she had escaped the horror of dug-up roads, it followed her to her new address

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Walk along the comic book route

Besides historic landmarks, waffles and chocolates, Brussels is a delight for its street art

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National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL’s appeal on Jan 28

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it will hear on January 28 an appeal of National Herald publisher Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), challenging a
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Kerala High Court stays KSRTC strike

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed the strike called by trade unions of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) fro
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Accidental entrepreneurs: Pretty Gilded Design

Sakina and Rashida of Pretty Gilded Design, share their journey towards success

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A riot of art forms

Andhra Art and Craft Hotel in Visakhapatnam offers its guests a taste of the State’s traditions from the comfort of their rooms

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The Calcutta chromosome

Pramod Kapoor, founder-publisher, Roli Books, on Calcutta Then – Kolkata Now, a tribute to the epic city where he spent his childhood summers

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Australian Open: Federer fends off British 'mirror' Dan Evans to advance

Federer won 7-6(5) 7-6(3) 6-3 to reach the third round

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EWS quota in all educational institutions from 2019-20 academic year: Prakash Javadekar

The Union HRD Minister says SC, ST, OBC quotas will be implemented in private institutions too
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Padmashri-awardee doctor in US freed on record USD 7 million bond

Rajendra Bothra was indicted along with five other physicians in the alleged USD 464 million healthcare fraud conspiracy
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A moment of pride

A new online platform will be launched by the end of February, exclusively for the LGBTQ

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Front seat for Tytler at Congress event: SAD MLA says party ‘intimidating’ witnesses

“It was a deliberate act to intimidate the witnesses in the anti-sikh riots cases,” Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleged
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BJP does not consider govt's fiscal deficit target as sacrosanct, says party spokesperson

Increasing the income tax exemption limit for individuals was also being considered for the interim budget, according to a BJP spokesperson.
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Shah’s last palace, secluded refuge in Iran, is now a museum

The Shah of Iran’s last refuge before fleeing his country in 1979 was a palatial estate nestled against the Alborz Mountains, a place no Iranian ever

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Brexit deadline could be pushed back on UK request: French minister

The European Union could push back the looming March 29 Brexit deadline if London made such a request, France's Europe Minister Nathalie Loiseau said
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Shah’s last palace, secluded refuge in Iran, is now a museum

The Shah of Iran’s last refuge before fleeing his country in 1979 was a palatial estate nestled against the Alborz Mountains, a place no Iranian ever
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BEST strike likely to be called-off as parties agree on a mediator

The Bombay High Court has asked the mediator to submit the report within three months.
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Federer, Wozniacki power through to round three at the Australian Open; Warriors score NBA-record 51 first-quarter points in win over Nuggets

Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.

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Australian Open: Fifth seed Anderson knocked out by Tiafoe in second round

The Wimbledon finalist took a medical time-out mid-way through the four-set match

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Iran satellite fails to reach orbit in U.S.-criticised launch

An Iranian satellite-carrying rocket blasted off into space on January 15, but scientists failed to put the device into orbit in a launch criticised
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Youth Congress workers protest outside Haryana resort where Karnataka BJP MLAs are lodged

All the 104 BJP legislators of Karnataka are staying at a five-star hotel in the suburbs of Gurugram since Monday.
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DGP appointment: SC dismisses pleas of five States seeking modification of its order

The earlier directions of the court on selection and appointment of DGPs were issued in larger public interest and to protect the police officials from political interference, the Bench headed by the CJI said
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Punjab MLA Baldev Singh quits AAP

Aam Aadmi Party leader and MLA from Punjab's Jaitu constituency, Master Baldev Singh, on Wednesday resigned from primary membership of the party, sayi
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Shivakumara Swami shifted to Siddaganga mutt

He is being treated for a lung infection which he developed after undergoing a liver bypass
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Indra Nooyi being considered to lead World Bank: report

India-born Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of global beverage giant PepsiCo, is being considered by the White House for the new World Bank president, acc
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Hundreds of women visited Sabarimala, says Kerala Devaswom Minister

Kadakampally Surendran’s disclosure came against the backdrop of protests preventing two women from Kannur from worshipping at the Sabarimala temple
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SC to hear next week plea challenging appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI chief

The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.
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Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei says company would not share user secrets

“We would definitely say no to such a request,” said Ren Zhengfei, founder of China’s Huawei.
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Komal Mangtani is driven by the codes

Komal Mangtani, head of engineering for business intelligence at Uber, talks of women in tech spaces and what Uber holds in 2019

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Hundreds of flights cancelled as fresh strike hits German airports

The train union wants wages raised to 20 euros per hour for workers carrying out passenger, freight, personnel and goods checks at all German airports
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Mumbai bus strike, Australian Open, and other news in pictures

 10:00 amBEST strikeThe strike declared by workers of the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) is continued for ninth day on Wednesday
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PM Modi commissions ehanced facilties at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Tuesday commissioned first of the six projects under Union Tourism Ministry’s Swadesh Darshan scheme of integrat
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Khelo India Youth Games: Maharashtra continues to top medals tally

Delhi is at the second place, Haryana placed third

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Australian Open: Stephens wins battle of 'frenemies'

Stephens will next play Petra Martic

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China is rapidly building robust lethal force to impose its will in the region: U.S. official

Dan Taylor, Senior Defence Intelligence Analyst said that Chinese leaders characterised their long-term military modernisation programme as essential to achieving the “great power status”
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At ₹4,200 crore, this year’s Kumbh Mela costliest ever

This year’s Kumbh Mela is spread over an area of 3,200 hectare as compared to 1,600 hectare area in the previous melas
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How Europe reacted to Brexit deal defeat

“The pressure is mainly on them.” said France President Emmanuel Macron, referring to Britain
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TMC rally to see participation of political leaders from Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Mamata

Banerjee has been attempting to stitch together a strong opposition front to challenge the saffron party in the Lok Sabha polls
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Morning Digest: British MPs reject Brexit deal, PM targets Communists in Kerala, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Tension on Sabarimala trekking path as protesters block two women near Neelimala

Police arrested five persons who blocked the women on the trekking path.
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News Analysis: Will the Labour party support a second referendum?

The withdrawal deal was rejected by 432 MPs from across the political parties, with just 202 MPs supporting it
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Brexit vote defeat: Theresa May’s statement to Parliament

“We will therefore make a statement about the way forward and table an amendable motion by Monday.”
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Theresa May tells MPs they have ‘duty to deliver’ on Brexit vote

In 2016, Britain voted by 52 per cent in favour of leaving the EU after four decades of membership.
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Tata Steel Chess: Victorious Vidit joins Anand at second spot

Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi (three points) kept his half-point overnight lead by drawing with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

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Kharge likely to represent Congress in Trinamool Congress’ rally

The event is being pitched as yet another occasion to showcase a united Opposition to take on the BJP in the 2019 elections.
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