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Koppal Undertrial Prisoners Skip a Meal to Donate Grains for Community Feast

The Gavimath Jatre, one of the most prominent religious celebrations in North Karnataka, draws lakhs of devotees from across the state and beyond

Democracy Murdered in AP for Mandal Parishad President Bypolls: Jagan

Jagan demanded cancellation of the Vinjamuru and Bommanahalli MPP by-elections and sought fresh polls in a free and fair atmosphere

Intel Launches New AI Chip For Laptops at CES in Las Vegas

The chips feature a new transistor design and a way to deliver power to the chip due to the company's 18A manufacturing process

Why ISROs next big challenge is to succeed on an industrial scale

Succeeding in a consistent way raises the bar for future accomplishments, and it will be good for ISRO to be able to move into the resulting oppo

Watch: Israeli airstrike hits building in Aanan, southern Lebanon

Punjab: Nearly 20 Kg Heroin Seized, Four Smugglers Held

CHANDIGARH, Jan 6: In a major crackdown on trans-border drug smuggling, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in coordination with the Border Sec

CES 2026: LG Electronics unveils new home robot CLOiD

Seoul: LG Electronics said on Tuesday it has unveiled a new robot, CLOiD, as an artificial intelligence (AI) home assistant ahead of CES 2026, as

A forecast for 2026: What lies in the year ahead

We at The Hindu give our own forecast for the year ahead. Heres what can we anticipate in cinema, lifestyle, fashion, automobile and other trends

All Govt Power Connections in Ladakh to Switch to Prepaid Mode from Feb 2026

LEH, Jan 6: The Ladakh Power Development Department has directed that all electricity connections of Government departments equipped with smart m

Films That Went Beyond Box Office and Won Hearts

Venus Williams Ousted in First Round Of Australian Open Warm-up

Williams showed glimpses of the talent that has brought her seven major singles titles before running out of steam as the 52nd-ranked Linette won

Watch: Tiger census begins across Karnataka forests

Tamil Nadus latest pension scheme seeks to fill inter-generational gap

The key feature of the TAPS is the arrangement for the payment of pension.

Kolkata weather: Why 'City of Joy' is experiencing unusual chill for the past few days and how long will winter days last. Here's what IMD says

Kolkata weather update: Is Kolkata under a cold wave? The City of Joy has been witnessing unusual, rare chilly weather conditions for the past da

House surgeon dies by suicide in Siddipet; fellow doctor arrested

Dutch leave out Griekspoor, Van de Zandschulp for India Davis Cup tie

The Netherlands will face India in the Davis Cup Qualifiers in Bengaluru on February 7-8. Notably, their top singles players Tallon Griekspoor an

Punjab: 15-year-old held for spying, sharing confidential data with Pakistan

A 15-year-old boy was detained from Pathankot in Punjab by the police for spying and allegedly sharing confidential data via social media, prompt

Punjab: Teenager Apprehended For Sharing Information With Pakistani Handlers

Chandigarh, Jan 6: A 15-year-old boy has been apprehended in Punjabs Pathankot for allegedly sharing information about sensitive locations with P

Telangana Govt Declares Sankranti Holidays for Schools from Jan 10 to 16

The government has decided to extend Sankranti holidays up to January 16 and accordingly, all the schools under all managements shall reopen on J

Mahindra XUV 7XO Unveiled: Tech-loaded SUV with Triple-Screen Setup, starting at 13.66 lakh

Bangladesh's Mustafizur Unlikely To Get Compensation Following KKR Release

Mustafizur was bought by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction following competitive bids from Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals

India must put diplomatic pressure over killings of Hindus in Bangladesh: N Ramchander Rao

Telangana BJP State president N Ramchander Rao condemned the recent killings of Hindus in Bangladesh, highlighting six deaths in 18 days, includi

How Gwalior Cops Cracked Blind Murder Case Using Omelette Clue, AI

The body of a woman, whose face was thrashed by a heavy rock, was found in a forest on December 29.

All Govt Electricity Connections In Ladakh To Shift To Prepaid Mode From Feb 2026

LEH, Jan 6: The Ladakh Power Development Department has ordered the conversion of all Government department electricity connections with smart me

At least 35 people killed, 1,200 detained in Irans economic protests

DUBAI, Jan 6: The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday. The figure came f

Crafting Claire Stengl: Kate Hudson on Her Characters Emotional Duality in Song Sung Blue

Jackman stars as Mike Sardina, a Vietnam veteran and recovering alcoholic scraping by on the gigging circuit, fixing cars by day and playing wher

Man arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan in Ambala

Ambala police have arrested a contractor, Sunil alias Sunny, for allegedly spying for Pakistan and sharing sensitive information about an Air For

Getting Reinfections Despite Proper Antibiotic Doses? New Study Explains Why This Happens

Even with correct antibiotic doses, some bacterial infections return because persister cells survive treatment by entering two distinct shutdown

He Attended Course On Cybercrime, Then Went On To Loot Hyderabad ATM

A man from Andhra Pradesh who came to Hyderabad to attend a cybercrime course was arrested for stealing cash from ATMs using the techniques he le

Watch: Hierarchy of roles: On no bail for Umar Khalid | The Hindu Editorial

The state must not be allowed to normalise prolonged incarceration

Perez Says Being Verstappen's Teammate at Red Bull Was 'The Worst Job In F1'

Perez was beside Verstappen for four years at Red Bull before being dropped at the end of 2024 with two years left in his contract

Indore Contaminated Drinking Water Crisis: Signs When Diarrhea Is Not Normal

While occasional diarrhea is usually not serious, chronic or severe diarrhea can have significant health consequences. It can lead to dehydration

Nicolas Maduro's gesture was not just a peace sign

Nicols Maduro's arrival in New York after capture saw him flash a defiant gesture. His loyalists in Venezuela's National Assembly mirrored this s

A Sakthivel takes charge as AEPC Chairman for historic fifth term

He has been a board member of AEPC for the last 43 years, says a release from AEPC

IRCTC Scam Case: Delhi HC Asks CBI To Reply To Tejashwi Yadavs Plea Against Charge Framing Order

New Delhi, Jan 6: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the CBI on a plea by RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav challenging an order f

Air India Looks for New CEO to Replace Campbell Wilson: Report

New Zealand-born Wilson's term at Air India is due to end in mid-2027 but he could be replaced before then

Nearly 20 kg heroin recovered in Punjab, four accused apprehended

An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the investigation is underway to identify cross-border handlers, trace supply routes, and dism

Regular check-ups due to pollution? Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi hospital; kept under observation

Ram Charan Pens Heartfelt Birthday Note to AR Rahman, Teases Musical Magic in Peddi

Peddi is helmed by director Buchi Babu Sana and features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead.

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for routine check-up

Hospital sources described the admission as routine, noting that Gandhi has a history of chronic cough and frequently visits the hospital for med

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda spotted together at Hyderabad airport, amid wedding rumours: See viral video

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda were spotted together at Hyderabad airport after a holiday in Italy, sparking excitement and wedding rumo

Fifth anniversary of January 6 brings fresh division to the Capitol

On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, there is no official event to memorialize what happened that day

Mustafizur Rahman unlikely to get compensation following KKR release amid India-Bangladesh issues

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman faces no financial compensation from Kolkata Knight Riders. The BCCI instructed his contract termination. This

Novak Djokovic Pulls Out Of Australian Open Lead-up in Adelaide

To all my fans in Adelaide, unfortunately I'm not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week, Djokovic said on Ins

Australian Open Prize Money Hits Record High

The womens and mens singles champions will win 4.15 million Australian dollars ($2.8 million), a 19% increase on last year

Madras HC division bench upholds ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill

The division bench, comprising Justices G Jayachandran and K K Ramakrishnan, clarified that the location of the stone pillar known as Deepathoon

Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi Dies at 81

PUNE, Jan 6: Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away early Tuesday in Pune after a prolonged illness, family

Africa Cup of Nations: Salah stars again for Egypt, Nigeria routs Mozambique to reach QFs

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman starred as Nigeria routed Mozambique

Madras HC upholds ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thiruparankundram hill

Chennai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld an earlier order directing that the traditional Karthigai Deepam be lit on

Budget 2026 puts Indias data centre backbone at the centre of its AI ambitions

India's ambition of becoming a leading global player in artificial intelligence needs a strong policy push in data centre development. The upcomi

ONGC Expert Teams Rush In as Mori Gas Well Blaze Intensity Drops

A massive jet fire of up to 20 metres height and 25 metres width was ignited around 12:40 pm on January 5 near Mori and Irusumanda villages after

School holiday alert: Winter vacations extended across Delhi, UP, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan and other states due to severe cold wave

School Holidays: A severe cold wave has prompted several Indian states to temporarily close schools, prioritising student safety amid extreme tem

Sonia Gandhi Admitted To Delhis Ganga Ram Hospital, Say Sources

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, sources said on Tuesday. She is doing fine a

Supermicro Announces Support for Upcoming NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72, HGX Rubin NVL8 and Expanded Rack-Scale Manufacturing Capacity for Liquid-Cooled AI Solutions

Progress for Ukraine talks in Paris uncertain with U.S. focus shifting to Venezuela

Ukraines allies are meeting in Paris to discuss security guarantees after a potential ceasefire with Russia

Apples iPhone exports from India cross USD 50 billion

New Delhi: US tech giant Apple achieved a major milestone under Indias smartphone productionlinked incentive (PLI) scheme, with the companys iPho

Services PMI at 11-month low in December on lower new orders and output

The report added that, while firms remained upbeat about growth prospects, the overall sentiment fell to its lowest level in nearly three-and-a-h

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Ganga Ram hospital: Reports

Sonia Gandhi hospitalised: It is a routine admission, but she has this problem of chronic cough, and she keeps coming for check-ups, especially w

Madras High Court upholds order allowing Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram Deepathoon

The Madras High Court has permitted the lighting of Karthigai Deepam on a stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hillock. A division bench affirmed

After Maduro capture, Trumps tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump hasnt minced words about the larger message hes trying to send the world with the U.S. m

ISRO invites proposals from Indian scientists to analyse data from Aditya-L1 mission

At present there are more than 23 TB data in public domain and several important scientific results have been published in International peer rev

Uber shows off its robotaxi heading for San Francisco

Uber and Nvidia late last year announced an alliance to deploy 100,000 robotaxis starting in 2027

$8 billion AI startup Harvey co-founders still living with roommate in San Francisco's Silicon Valley and the reason will surprise you

Co-founders of Harvey, now valued at $8 billion, Winston Weinberg and Gabe Pereyra live together with another roommate despite being billionaires

Madras HC Allows Lamp Lighting Atop Thiruparankundram Hill

The Court also criticised the mischievous submission made by some that the stone pillar belongs to dargah.

Madras HC Upholds Single-Judge Directive to Light Karthigai Lamp Atop Thiruparankundram Hill

The Court also criticised the mischievous submission made by some that the stone pillar belongs to dargah.

Rumours fly: Kartik Aaryan dating an 18-year-old? Goa pics viral

Mumbai: Social media, especially Reddit, has a knack for uncovering what might be brewing in celebrities personal lives, and this time, Bollywood

Punjab: Nearly 20 Kg Heroin Recovered, Four Accused Apprehended

CHANDIGARH, Jan 6: In a major crackdown on trans-border smuggling, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force along with with the Border Security Force recove

An Intimate Evening of Soulful Song with Kavita Seth

Kavita Seth is best known for her distinctive, contemplative voice and a body of work that bridges classical training and contemporary relevance.

AI copyright battles enter pivotal year as US courts weigh fair use

After a string of fresh lawsuits and a landmark settlement in 2025, the new year promises to bring a wave of rulings that could define how U.S. c

Poonam Kaur Dismisses Link-Up Rumours With Rahul Gandhi

According to her, certain media outlets misrepresented the interaction and irresponsibly spread rumours about an affair and even marriage.

Slogans At JNU Against PM After Umar Khalid Denied Bail, BJP Reacts

Controversial slogans directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi echoed on the campus of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday after

Indias services sector growth hits 11-month low in December, PMI shows

BENGALURU, Jan 6 (Reuters) Indias services sector expansion slowed to its weakest pace in 11 months in December as new business growth eased and

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Umar Khalid verdict: JNU students raise controversial slogans against PM Modi, Amit Shah

At Jawaharlal Nehru University, students rallied in response to the Supreme Court's ruling involving Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Chants report

Dell revives XPS brand with new laptops to boost PC market share

Dell unveiled its thinnest laptops yet, XPS 14 and XPS 16, with plans to launch an even lighter XPS 13 later this year

ONGC Oil Well Fire Rages For 2nd Day In Andhra, People Shifted To Camps

For the second consecutive day, a massive gas blowout at ONGCs Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradeshs Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district continued to rage

Exclusive - Reincarnation, Transmigration, Coincidences: Amitav Ghosh On Multiverse Called Earth

Reincarnation is a phenomenon that occurs and transmigration of souls has been acknowledged by the Greeks and Buddhists, renowned author Amitabh

Umar Khalid verdict: JNU students raise slogans against PM, Shah

New Delhi: A group of JNU students raised controversial slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah inside the

Lamp Can Be Lit On Hilltop: High Court Upholds Order In Deepam Row

The case arose from a petition filed by Hindu Tamil Party leader Rama Ravikumar, seeking directions to light the Karthigai Deepam (lamp) at the h

UP SIR Draft Voter List out today: How to check your name from home and what to do if it is missing?

UP SIR draft voter list will be released today, January 6, 2026, revealing the deletions. Voters have until February 6 to file claims for missing

Delhi: Fire at metro staff quarters claims lives of three, including 10-year-old girl child, investigation underway

The deceased have been identified as Ajay (42), Neelam (38), and their 10-year-old daughter, Janhvi. The fire brigade team found the charred bodi

SC grants bail to former Amtek Group chairman Arvind Dham in Rs 2,700-crore bank fraud case

The Supreme Court has granted bail to former Amtek Group chairman Arvind Dham in a Rs 2,700-crore bank fraud case. Previously, the Delhi High Cou

Meenakshi Chaudhary Dismisses Marriage Rumours

Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty in the lead, will be released in theatres on January 14.

Umar Khalid Verdict: JNU Students Raise Controversial Slogans Against PM, Shah

New Delhi, Jan 6: A group of JNU students raised controversial slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah ins

CIA concludes regime loyalists best suited to lead Venezuela after Maduro, sources say

The assessment was one reason why Trump decided to back Nicolas Maduro's Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, instead of Opposition leader Mara Corin

Lexar Enters Its Next Era: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation with a New AI Storage Vision and a Global Partnership with the Argentina National Football Team

Manipur on edge as NIA probes twin blasts in Bishnupur

The NIA has assumed charge of probing twin blasts in Manipurs Bishnupur district that injured two people. The explosions heightened tensions in t

Lexar and the Argentina National Football Team Unite to Preserve the Moments That Define Champions

A partnership built on the champion legacy of the Argentine National Football Team and Lexars 30 years of trusted storage innovation.

Snow Accumulation Blocks Mughal Road, Clearance Work Underway

Shopian, Jan 6: The historic Mughal Road continues to remain closed for vehicular traffic following overnight snowfall in the higher reaches, off

Mexico downplays likelihood of US military action against drug cartels

Nonetheless, many expect more such threats as a way to extract more concessions from Mexico