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Curb sale of ganja with an iron fist, Dhinakaran tells T.N. govt

Extend benefits of TAPS to panchayat secretaries: Vasan

Ramadoss urges EC to take action against Anbumani

Need at least DMKs verbal assurance on share in power

Deputy CM stresses diasporas role in T.N.s economic growth

A harbour of hope that sank a Nagapattinam village into debt

In 2019, families in Nambiyar Nagar borrowed up to 8 lakh each under a self-sufficiency scheme to build a fishing harbour residents say never wor

KP body reiterates demand for genocide recognition, separate homeland

Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: A Kashmiri Pandit organisation has reiterated its demand for legal recognition of the violence directed against the community

Police cracks down on drug peddlers, arrests 9 suspects

Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested and detained nine suspected drug peddlers in different parts of the Union territory and

Design curriculum to foster innovation, nation-building: LG

Asks varsity to prioritize skill-based education, accountable learning environments Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Ma

NLCIL wins SKOCH Gold award for financial performance

Case booked against father after minor son riding two-wheeler hits pedestrian

Who is Sangram Patil? Modi critic NRI YouTuber detained at Mumbai airport for over 15 hours due to...

After he was released, Patil stated that it was no secret that he was active on social media and had been a critic of the BJP-led government. The

Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active: PM

Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the forces that opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath temple after ind

Chennai-Bengaluru expressway project stalls due to delay on stretch from Arakkonam to Kancheepuram

Tamil Nadu, where cinema and politics meet

The nexus between the two will likely continue to spark controversies

Blending impact, prolificity and consistency to an incredulous nicety

Padikkal, after a steady start to the domestic season in the Ranji Trophy and 20-over Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has been in remarkable form in the

Carey a value addition for MI

National Basketball Championship - Indian Railways reigns supreme with twin titles

The men dash Tamil Nadus hat-trick hopes by cashing in on the home teams poor shooting; the women survive a late scare from Kerala to clinch thei

Jubilee Hills Graveyard Issue Back to Square One

The Hyderabad district collector allotted 1 acre near Peeli Dargah in Survey No. 127 / 1 in Yousufguda in Khairatabad mandal for the purpose.

Punjab Man Found Chopped In Drum Was Injected Before Murder, Reveals Probe

Fresh details have surfaced in the brutal murder of a 35-year-old man, whose dismembered body was recovered from an abandoned plot near Jalandhar

Letters to The Editor January 12, 2026

Bharat Bhushan | Round One To Mamata In Poll-eve Tussle In Bengal

The incident has allowed her to return to her favourite street fighter role. She claims that the ED raid was an attempt to steal her partys elect

4 Trunk Drains In Rekha Gupta's Plan To Fix Delhi's Waterlogging Issue

Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has taken a major and far-reaching step to strengthen the city's drainage s

Inward turn: on the U.S.s impending plunge into isolationism

U.S. isolationism will fuel ethno-nationalism and racist hatred

AP CM Pats NHAI for Feat in Highway Construction

Naidu expressed appreciation for all officials, engineers and workers whose efforts made this milestone possible, reinforcing APs role in nationa

Thick Layer Of Toxic Froth Resurfaces On Yamuna River In Delhi

A thick layer of toxic froth resurfaced at the Yamuna ghat in Kalindi Kunj here on Sunday, making large stretches of the river nearly invisible,

Deadly Ice shooting under Trump shows the US slide towards fascism

Britain as also other European nations have to be more careful By Ben Chacko LONDON: Understandably, the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis on

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers

New data and field reports show that thousands of children and their families still face long trials with little support

Khammam Police Arrest 18 For Aiding Rs547-cr Cyber Fraud

The case turned political after viral photos linked Potru Praveen to BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao.

Jet ski trials at Manali and Madhavaram lakes

'Right To Higher Education Can't Be Curtailed Lightly': Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that the right to pursue higher or professional education, though not explicitly listed as a fundamental right

Marathon held to create awareness on drug abuse

Held in association with the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association, LIFEATHON 2026 carried the message Run for Life, Free from Drugs

DC Edit | Honour Somnath Lesson, Stand United As Indians

The repeated attacks on the Somnath temple in Gujarat that began 1,000 years ago offer valuable lessons for India in that unity of purpose of the

Modi should not rush to appease Trump on trade deal, explote options

By Nitya Chakraborty U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnicks stunning podcast on Thursday claiming that the bilateral India-US trade deal was al

Young love: on a weaponisation of the POCSO Act

POCSO Act must not allow parental pushback against adolescents

The year gone by, the Quads year of interregnum

It may still be too early to write the group off despite some challenges it faced last year

Bhairav Units Combat Threats

It is really laudable that after central governments all round initiatives, reportedly the army has carried out one of the biggest ever transform

DC Edit | Iran Must Stop Crackdown

A regime that last year executed more than 2,000 people, many of them demonstrators who had joined rioters on the streets, seems determined to us

Lifer Suspended for Convict in Pranay Murder Case

The panel comprising Justice K. Lakshman and Justice V. Ramakrishna Reddy was hearing an application filed by Thirunagaru Sravan Kumar, Accused N

State capex loans cross 56% of FY26 target by Jan 5; Centre aims for full utilisation

The Centre has released over 83,000 crore to states for capital investment. This is part of the special assistance scheme for capital investment.

Bald eagles perched on Mount Gunnbjorn, Mount Damavand!

As the world overflows with obligate fellows, it is natural for the obligated to take a splash in the river of resolutions. It's a different issu

Sai Institutions Stage Grand Sports & Cultural Meet

The performances marked the culmination of sports, cultural and fine arts competitions held across all campuses during the 202526 academic year.

PM Modi flags off phase-II stretch of AhmedabadGandhinagar Metro

After the function, the Prime Minister interacted with citizens gathered at the station

Thackeray Cousins Target BJP at Joint Shivaji Park Rally

MNS chief Raj Thackeray appealed to the Marathi people to unite for Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Sneaker boom had a long run. Now analysts say it's over

Sneakers have been the kings of footwear for twenty years running, but some market analysts are ringing alarm bells about a possible downturn, po

538 Killed Amid Crackdown On Protests In Iran: Report

A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday.

Chinese Manja Is About Life And Death, Warns Sajjanar

The police reminded families that Sankranti joy should not come at the cost of safety, warning strict action against those selling or using the b

Banner Removal Clash: CID Steps In

Gangavathi MLA G. Janardhan Reddy reiterated his demand that the case be probed either by a sitting judge of the High Court or handed over to the

Congress accuses LDF govt of 'misusing' public money for political campaign

Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, V D Satheesan, alleged that the government was spending crores of rupees on the propaganda using party volu

No Cockfights, Gambling, Warns CP

Special surveillance has been arranged across the district to curb anti-social activities: Commissioner of Police P. Sai Chaitanya

MP CM Launches Swachh Jal Drive Using Robots and GIS Mapping

Campaign aims to prevent contamination after Indore deaths

Delhi blast probe: ED may attach campus of Al Falah University

ED is investigating if funds for the construction of the varsity were sourced from alleged proceeds of crime, the sources told PTI.

Satellite-communication prompts search operation near international border in Jammus Kanachak

Chinese Kite Strings Turn Deadly Across Madhya Pradesh

The use of banned Chinese kite strings, synthetic threads known for their razor-sharp metallic coating, has caused a series of horrific injuries

National Youth Day 2026: Here's Why India Celebrates The Day On January 12

National Youth Day 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

Mynampally Birthday Event Brings NH-44 Traffic To A Halt

Congress leaders and party workers gathered in large numbers near the Bangaramma temple to mark the occasion: Reports

Sankranthi Festivities Begin With Races, Rangoli And Rural Sports

Eluru DSP Sravan Kumar urged people, to celebrate the festival in a traditional way and stay away from gambling, cockfights and cyber fraud

Ponguleti Warns of Tough Action Against Officials Involved in Funds Diversion

4,800 discrepancies out of a total of 52 lakh transactions were identified

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to bolster Arctic security against Russia and China, according to a government minister. These talks a

J-K: Suspected Pakistani drones spotted over border areas; search operation launched

The incident comes just days after security forces recovered an arms consignment -- suspected to have been dropped by a drone that originated in

Amit Shah 'confident' of BJP's Kerala prospects after capital gains

We have seen BJP mayor in Thiruvananthapuram and tomorrow we will see BJP CM in Kerala, said Shah. People have wiped out Communist parties all ov

Festival Traffic Slows NH-65 on Sunday Too

Traffic movement was also affected between Choutuppal and Peddakaparthy on NH 65 due to the surge in vehicles.

Luxury houseboats set to transform Krishna river

Why Cant AP Use Surplus Godavari Waters, Asks Ramanaidu

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is representing Andhra Pradesh in the apex court, with Jaydeep Gupta also appearing for the state.

Ambedkars Reservations Gave Dalits Political Voice: Vivek

The Mala community had played a key role in the Congress partys victory and urged newly elected sarpanches and ward members to be a strong voice

DMK Rejects Cong Demand For Coalition Government

Stalin firm on solo rule as alliance politics heats up in State

After Trump's threat, Cuba issues BIG warning to US, says 'no one dictates to us..., ready to...'

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump, stating that the US has no moral authority to force a

Industry Joins Hands at Flamingo Festival to Conserve Pulicat Lake

Dr. Pattnaik shared insights from Chilika Lake conservation, advocating similar corporate-government partnerships for Pulicat Lake.

Vijnana Vihara students shine at 46th Annual Day celebrations

Shocking Video Shows Delivery Agent Falling From Moving Train, Swiggy Responds

The incident highlights the risks faced by gig workers, particularly those delivering food on trains.

Ex-CBI Officer's Wife Loses Rs 2.58 Crore To Cyber Fraud

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, the wife of former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer VV Lakshmi Narayana was allegedly swindled of Rs

Telugu Man Missing in Alaska

The Alaska state troopers said Hari Krishna may have travelled to the Fairbanks area.

Embroiled in Ankita murder case, ex-MLA Suresh Rathore booked in another matter

Former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore is now facing a new legal case. A contractor has filed a complaint alleging Rathore failed to return his car. This

Crowds Jam Sec'bad Station Amid Sankranti Rush

Long queues formed at ticket counters, security checks, and platforms from early morning. Many passengers carried gifts and traditional items for

Congress stages fast in protest against scrapping of MGNREGA

Udyan Utsav 2026 at Rashtrapati Nilayam Draws Over One Lakh Visitors

The festival featured 50 thematic stalls with more than 120 exhibitors

Naidu Lines Up Project Launches, Review Meetings

The meeting will be held from 10.30 am to 2 pm, with district collectors joining virtually

Discoms Deliver Sankranti Greetings

TSSPDCL and TGNPDCL officials, acting on Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarkas directives, will hand over letters complete with consumer

Minneapolis in fury, America outraged: ICE shooting sparks protest, calls to end federal enforcement

10 - Day 'Arrive Alive' Drive From Jan 13

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will participate in the state-wide 10-day Arrive Alive road safety campaign being launched by the police on Monda

Make a Woman Chief of MIM, Bandi Counters Owaisi

Bandi Sanjay recalled that during the 2018 polls when the BJP fielded Shahzadi Syed against MIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, she was threatened, She

All India Inter University Athletics Championship in Moodbidri from today

Telangana To Be Indias First Thalassemia-Free State

Health minister calls for screening, awareness and united action by 2035

BJP Chief Slams Cong Over Temple Desecration

This is no coincidence but a dangerous pattern stemming from the Congress regimes apathy towards Hindu safety and appeasement politics to woo a p

Tribal Affairs Ministry in talks with Environment Ministry to fund community forest resource management committees

Move necessary to correct the perception that the forest bureaucracy was at odds with the goals of community-led forest resource management, offi

IRCTC Extends Aadhaar Booking Slot

The Ministry of Railways said Aadhaar verification is a crucial step to strengthen the ticketing system and curb misuse

Four arrested for organising rooster fight in Bheemunipatnam

Iran Protests turn deadly: Trump & 'Bibi' discuss strikes while Tehran threatens all-out retaliation

Tension As Police Block YSRCP Visit To Kandaleru Dam

Police detain Kakani during Kandaleru protest

AI Tool to Track, Deport 100% Illegal Bangladeshis in Mumbai: Fadnavis

Mr. Fadnavis said the AI system would be deployed only after it achieves 100 per cent reliability in the coming months