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Traffic snarls cause inconvenience on many roads due to Sankranti rush

Vehicular movement slow on the national highways leading to Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and other cities

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:36 pm

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 | Aranmula style wins the Vanchipattu race

Most of the teams prefer the style, which is steeped in devotion, to the Kuttanad style that is more energetic

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:35 pm

Media bodies seek new chairperson for Press Council of India

The term of the 14th Council ended more than a year ago, but the full 15th Council is yet to be formed, and the post of chairman has not been filled, several media associations say in a joint statement

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:34 pm

TNSTC bus gutted in fire near Sattur

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

CM spreading falsehoods on SIR: BJP

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to attend classes at Harvard University

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will be attending a leadership program at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, the CMs office said on Sunday, January 18. The program titled Leadership for the 21st Century (Chaos, Conflict, and Courage) will be attended by students from over 20 countries spread in five continents and is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 18 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

Tamil Nadu government institutes literary award for works in seven Indian languages

In the first phase, the best literary works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Bengali, and Marathi will receive theSemmozhiLiterary Award every year. The award will carry a cash prize of 5lakhfor each language, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin says at the valediction of Chennai International Book Fair 2026

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:24 pm

Srikakulam Decks Up For Six-day Arasavalli Ratha Saptami Festivities From Today

Endowments commissioner Ramachandra Mohan is personally overseeing the arrangements to ensure that the festivities run smoothly

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 9:23 pm

Revanth Reddy enrols into leadership programme of Harvard University becoming first CM to do so

To attend classes between Jan. 25 and 30

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

Pangal Fort Offers History and Adventure to Tourists

Perfect family outing with a history bonus

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

8 Cheetahs From Botswana to Land in Kuno Next Month

Kuno currently houses 29 cheetahs

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 9:14 pm

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 | How group dance became fetes piece de resistance

The event has been part of the arts festival since its first edition held in Kochi in 1957

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:13 pm

Trump Invites India To Be Part Of Gaza's Board Of Peace, Say Sources

US President Donald Trump has invited India to be a part of what he called Board of Peace meant to oversee governance and reconstruction in postwar Gaza, sources told NDTV.

NDTV 18 Jan 2026 9:11 pm

Kochi City police register 111 NDPS cases in three weeks

31 NDPS cases registered on January 17 alone during a day-long special combing operation across the city. Police say all cases detected during the drive relate to alleged substance use

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:07 pm

Maoist Toll Rises to Six in Ongoing Bijapur Encounter

The Centre has set a deadline of March 31 this year to end Maoism in the country

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 9:06 pm

Bhopal Man Caught By Woman's Family Forced To Drink Urine, Thrashed

A chilling case of extreme brutality against a young man from Bhopal has surfaced from Rajasthan, exposing a disturbing mix of vigilante violence, humiliation, and lawlessness.

NDTV 18 Jan 2026 9:05 pm

Mehbooba Mufti agrees with musician A.R. Rahmans communal bias in Bollywood remarks

Bollywood is a mini-India that mirrors the countrys realities, she said

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:01 pm

MP Congress MLA Withdraws Controversial 'Rape Theory' Remarks After Outrage

Sources said that the Congress leadership has also strongly disapproved of his statement, leading him to withdraw his remarks

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 8:59 pm

Minister says Germany will not be 'blackmailed' by Donald Trump

Germany and its European allies will not yield to pressure from US President Donald Trump. Trump announced new tariffs to force Europe's hand in the Greenland dispute. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated that while Germany seeks common solutions with the US, it will not accept blackmail.

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 8:57 pm

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu Lauds Surge in Quantum Skilling Enrolments

CM Naidu says milestone boosts states push to become a global quantum talent hub

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 8:52 pm

Noida techie's death by drowning: Police file FIR against builder duo, family alleges delay in rescue op

The techie's car reportedly broke through the boundary wall of a roadside drain and plunged into a water-filled basement at the construction site. The two builders, who own the project, have been booked for causing death by negligence, the police said.

DNA India 18 Jan 2026 8:49 pm

'Bail Before Conviction A Right But...': Ex-CJI Chandrachud On Umar Khalid's Case

The former CJI said bail before conviction should be a matter of right, but in cases where national security is involved, the court has the duty to examine the case in depth.

News18 18 Jan 2026 8:48 pm

Uttam: Munneru-Palair Link Canal by Jan 2027

He said the project would save 120 crore annually in electricity costs for the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project by shifting from power-intensive pumping to a gravity-flow system

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 8:45 pm

Breathtaking Photo Shows Noida High-Rise Towers Peeking Through Thick Fog, Internet Reacts

Social media users praised the landscape, with some comparing it to international skyscrapers. While some highlighted poor air quality in the Delhi NCR region.

NDTV 18 Jan 2026 8:45 pm

Revised guidelines issued for palliative care in Kerala local bodies

Revised palliative care guidelines enhance local services, ensuring comprehensive support for all income groups in Keralas communities.

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:44 pm

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 | Boys carve a space of resistance on Folk Dance stage

The performances widened the emotional and political canvas of the competition

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:44 pm

SNDP Yogam, NSS take tentative steps to cooperation

The thaw in relations, which has been gradually taking shape since the Global Ayyappa Sangamam in September last year, spills into the public domain, driven by their shared opposition to Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:43 pm

Karnataka to showcase execution readiness at WEF Davos: Minister Patil

Karnataka's delegation is heading to Davos for the World Economic Forum 2026. Minister M B Patil leads the team with a focus on turning investment plans into actual projects. They will attend over 45 high-level meetings to attract global investors. The state aims to showcase its readiness for manufacturing, renewable energy, and data centres.

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 8:43 pm

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Enrolls For 5-Day Global Leadership Course At Harvard

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has enrolled in a global leadership programme at Harvard University in the United States.

NDTV 18 Jan 2026 8:42 pm

Landman Season 3 renewal, release date, filming, cast, story update, and Season 2 finale ending explained

Landman Season 3 renewal, release date, filming, cast, story update, and Season 2 finale ending explained covers Paramount+ confirmation, expected release window, returning cast, story direction, and a full breakdown of how Season 2 ended and set up the next chapter.

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 8:41 pm

Festive fervour grips Udupi for Paryaya

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:40 pm

Watch: Why Dieting Made Us Fat | Rujuta Diwekar, Shonali Muthalaly | LFL 2026

Nutritionist and bestselling author Rujuta Diwekar discusses weight loss, metabolism, and why food isnt the enemy in a candid conversation with journalist Shonali Muthalaly at The Hindu Lit For Life 2006.

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

Lakshmi Parvathi accuses Naidu of using NTR legacy for diversionary politics

YSR Congress Party leader alleges that the Chief Minister invokes NTRs name to deflect criticism, cites the unfulfilled 2014 statue promise and demands a Bharat Ratna and policy reversals to prove sincerity

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:38 pm

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: My idea of good company is the company of

Quote of the day by Jane Austen endures because it captures a universal truth about human connection. In her view, conversation is not merely social decoration but the foundation of meaningful relationships.

The Economic Times 18 Jan 2026 8:38 pm

Automated toll issues trigger jams on partially opened BengaluruChennai Expressway

The expressway, envisioned to cut travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai to under three hours, is still under construction. Of the total 262-km length, around 71 km has been completed so far.

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:38 pm

Theres an organised campaign to accuse CPI(M) of indulging in soft Hindutva: Baby

CPI(M) general secretary says Pinarayi Vijayan will lead LDFs poll campaign, but says Polit Bureau is yet to take a call on relaxing term limits

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:37 pm

Techie dies after car falls into water filled pit in Noida

Noida: A 27-year-old software engineer died after his car went out of control and fell into a 20-feet-deep water-filled pit that was dug for the basement of an under-construction building in Sector 150 of Greater Noida, police said on Sunday, January 18. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, following which a search Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 18 Jan 2026 8:32 pm

Opinion: Opinion | Is Vijay's TVK Reacting Like A Fan Club Or A Political Party?

The conspicuous silence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) over the Jana Nayagan controversy has triggered uneasy questions in Tamil Nadu's political circles. Is Vijay's party behaving like an extension of his fan club.

NDTV 18 Jan 2026 8:32 pm

Modi vs Mamata: BJP pledges 'One District, One Product' policy if voted to power in West Bengal Election 2026

If the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, it will introduce the ODOP policy in the state for the promotion of district-specific products, the Prime Minister said.

DNA India 18 Jan 2026 8:31 pm

HRF condemns arrest of APCLC leaders

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:30 pm

No proof of adverse reaction due to JE vaccination in Malappuram, Kozhikode

This comes against the backdrop of reports that a few children from Malappuram and Kozhikode were hospitalised after exhibiting adverse reactions following the vaccination

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:27 pm

Polyester flag snatching away livelihood of khadi workers

Sales at countrys first BIS national flag manufacturing unit continue to dip

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:27 pm

JKSA Seeks Centres Intervention After Fresh Wave Of Harassment Against Kashmiri Shawl Sellers

The JKSA wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over a fresh wave of harassment, intimidation, and targeted assaults against Kashmiri shawl sellers across several northern states.

News18 18 Jan 2026 8:26 pm

Driving on roads in the Railway Colony has become a nightmare, residents blame it on long years of neglect by Tiruchi Division

Among the worst hit by the bad condition of roads are employees of the Golden Railway Workshop who commute on these routes daily

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:25 pm

Metro expansion to ease congestion and reduce pollution, making Delhi more modern: CM Rekha Gupta

Under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has taken a major decision to further expand the capital's Metro network. The Government has released its share of funds for the remaining three corridors of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro Rail Transit System (MRTS).

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 8:20 pm

Theatre itself is rebellion: Gowri Ramnarayan

A play comes alive on the stage, not on the page, she tells a diverse group of aspiring playwrights at The Hindu Lit for Life, emphasising the key ability to visualise rather than narrate stories

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Set to Join Harvard Leadership Programme

Revanth became the first sitting Chief Minister in independent India to enroll in an Ivy League programme.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 8:17 pm

RTC Running Extra Buses To Clear Heavy Outgo of Passengers Post-Sankranti

Heavy passenger outgo prompts deployment of over 250 special RTC services.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Bus operators warn of indefinite strike on Kannur-Thalassery route from January 28

Though National Highway development is progressing rapidly, the construction of a newly built underpass near the Nadal railway gate has emerged as a major bottleneck

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:14 pm

Construction of TIMS Sanathnagar in final stages; inauguration likely by Ugadi in March

The hospital is being equipped with a modern organ transplantation centre and advanced operation theatres capable of supporting all types of transplant surgeries

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:13 pm

Tejashwi Yadav targets Nitish government over death of NEET aspirant

Opposition leader alleges collapse of law and order as SIT probes Patna case

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

How to become wealthy at any age

A conversation on financial literacy, breaking money myths, and practical strategies for building wealth at every stage of life. Devina Mehra and Rohit Sarin in conversation with Lavanya Mohan.

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

Vehicles returning after Pongal holidays clog GST Road

Traffic jams were seen on several locations, including Singaperumal Koil, Madurantakam, and Tambaram. Chengalpattu towns interior roads were busier than usual due to motorists taking detours to reach OMR and ECR

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:10 pm

Over 150 children of tribal families denied anganwadi services in Sirkazhi, face malnutrition

Children no longer receive eggs, sathumavu (fortified nutrition mix), and cooked meals; their parents, mostly daily wage earners, are struggling to provide them nutritious food

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:10 pm

Ratha Saptami to be Observed at Tirumala on Jan. 25

The festival falls on Magha Shukla Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami, which is considered highly sacred in Hindu tradition

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 8:08 pm

Despite denial of dues by the Centre, CM Stalin allocates funds for all schemes, says Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu

We pay [a huge amount of funds] in the Goods and Services Tax to the Centre. But the Centre is not devolving proportionate funds to Tamil Nadu, he says after performing theBhoomipuja for a road over bridge atTiruthangal

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:07 pm

Mangaluru doctor chosen for FRCP

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:03 pm

Paresh Rawal supports AR Rahman after musician clarifies his 'communal' remark against Bollywood: 'You are our pride'

The controversy began when AR Rahman said that work from the Hindi film industry had slowed down for him in recent years and linked this to changes in the industry over the past eight years and also perhaps to a communal thing, though one not in his face.

DNA India 18 Jan 2026 8:02 pm