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Woman among 4 arrested for injecting HIV into ex-lover's wife in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool

India, Jan. 25 -- Unable to accept that her former lover married someone else, a woman staged a fake accident and allegedly administered an HIV injection to his wife in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool, polic... Read More


3 of 5 Padma Vibhushan go to Kerala as south gets large share among regions; Maharashtra leads among states

India, Jan. 25 -- The list of Padma awardees on the eve of Republic Day 2026 had, in terms of regions, robust representation from the southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu and Kerala. An analysis ... Read More


Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal

India, Jan. 25 -- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime military decoration, for his contribution to the space program through his journe... Read More


Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal

India, Jan. 25 -- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime military decoration, for his contribution to the sp... Read More


Once a bus conductor, now Padma awardee: Who is Anke Gowda, the man behind India's largest free library?

India, Jan. 25 -- 75-year-old Anke Gowda has been recognised in the 2026 Padma Awards under the "Unsung Heroes" category. Once a bus conductor, Gowda spent over five decades building Pustaka Mane, on... Read More


'Shocked': Bangladesh protests Sheikh Hasina's Delhi address, calls her 'mass murderer'

India, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh said on Sunday it was "surprised" and "shocked" that India had allowed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. 78-year-old Sheikh Hasin... Read More


Actor Dharmendra, cricketers Rohit, Harman among Padma awardees: 131 chosen for honours on R-Day 2026 eve | Full list

India, Jan. 25 -- The President of India has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards for the year 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards, in that order afte... Read More


Dharmendra among Padma awardees on R-Day 2026: 131 chosen for honours

India, Jan. 25 -- Dharmendra among Padma awardees on R-Day 2026: 131 chosen for honours. More details soon. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.... Read More


AI-enabled smart glasses, anti-drone units: Security heightened in Delhi ahead of Republic Day 2026

India, Jan. 25 -- Security has been tightened across Delhi and the National Capital Region ahead of Republic Day, with police and security forces stepping up patrolling and vehicle checks on Sunday. M... Read More


Republic Day 2026: 982 personnel to be honoured with gallantry, service medals | See full list

India, Jan. 25 -- Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, the Centre has announced gallantry and service medals for 982 personnel from the police, fire services, home guards, civil defence, and correctional s... Read More