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2026 Iran protests: US base in Qatar advised to evacuate

Washington: Some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, a US official said. The decisio

CM Stalin Announces Pongal Medals for 4,184 Uniformed Personnel

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday, January 14, announced Pongal medals for 4,184 personnel from police, fire and rescue s

Two workers asphyxiated at sugar mill in Sivaganga

Three youths die, one injured as two bikes collide in Araku of A.P.

Over-speeding is being suspected to be the cause of the accident

Nothing unusual about Congress demand for power-sharing, says Karti Chidambaram

First deck slab of Anna Salai flyover placed

Around 98% of the work to lay foundations have been completed andthesteel barricades have been moved for a length of 1.5 km

AAP claims 4.5 crore names removed from UP voter list; wants SC to take cognisance

Lucknow: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, January 14, claimed that over 4.5 crore names have been removed from Uttar Pradeshs voter list i

MRPL posts 1,445 crore net profit in Q3

The MRPL Board of Directors approved the standalone and consolidated financial results for Q3 and nine months ending December 31 at the 272nd mee

Hyderabad Police busts fake Karachi mehendi manufacturers in Old City

Hyderabad: The police on Tuesday, January 13, arrested two people selling duplicate Karachi mehendi cones during a raid on a manufacturing unit a

800 students participate in KLETU engineering innovation exhibitions

Prayog Hemanth 2026 and Avinya Hemanth 2026 were organised by the Centre for Engineering Education Research in Hubballi

Supreme Court schedules plea for passive euthanasia of man for 'final order' on January 15 after judges meet family

The family feels that if the medical treatment is not making any difference, then there is no point in continuing with such treatment and making

Kerala Muslim Jamaats Statewide rally to conclude on Friday

Centre urges Andhra govt to adopt PPP model for healthcare expansion

Amaravati: The Centre urged the Andhra Pradesh government to adopt a public-private partnership model to modernise its healthcare system. In a le

Nuns in Kuravilangad convent receive ration cards

Signature campaign manages to save 70-year-old tamarind tree in Kolkata

Thetree,home to numerous varieties of birds, was planted in her compound by revolutionary Parul Mukherjee when she came to settle in a refugee co

Duplicate mehendi making unit raided, 2 held

Mahakalipadpu Twin RuB likely to open on January 18

The four-lane road passing through the twin RUB offers a shorter route for vehicles to and from the south of Mangaluru, including Kerala

Two facing disciplinary proceedings for illegal access of memory card in actor rape case

Mahesh Mohan, the personal assistant to the former Ernakulam Principal and Sessions Judge Kauser Edappagath, and Thajudeen, the former Shirasthad

Kerala: Ration card to nun who accused former Bishop of rape

Kottayam: The Kerala government on Wednesday, January 14, issued a ration card to the nun who had accused former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar record, second only to Ricky Ponting in elite list

Virat Kohli has broken a long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar, climbing to second place on an elite all-time list with only Ricky Pontin

Markets abuzz with people buying essential goods for Pongal celebrations

There is a brisk sale of sugarcanes, traders are selling a sugarcane bundle which consists of 15 sugarcane, and they sell in single pieces too, i

BJP terms session ploy to divert attention from leadership tussle

Tiger Shroff join forces with Conor McGregor, launches Bare Knuckle Fight League, calls it 'global movement'

BKFC and BKFL, in partnership with WLF, Conor McGregor, Parag Sanghvi and actor Tiger Shroff, are launching in India with a team-based bare-knuck

3 crore devotees expected at Medaram Jatara this year: Seethakka

Hyderabad: Telangana Minister Danasari Anasuya, Seethakka, on Wednesday, January 14, said nearly three crore devotees are expected to attend the

India steps up bunker construction along LoC after Operation Sindoor

Minga Sherpa, District Magistrate of Baramulla, told reporters that over 500 bunkers have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Nebuliser, inhaler demand jumps by 60 pc in Delhi winters: Survey

New Delhi: The demand for nebulisers, inhalers and respiratory medicines for children has surged sharply in Delhi during the winter months, with

Puducherry Drugs Control department warns against use of Almont-kid syrup

Stage set for inauguration of Sadarmat barrage: arrangements reviewed for CMs scheduled visit to Nirmal district on January 16

MGMGH super-speciality block replaces broken staff lift

Therapy Speak Is Everywhere

Mental health language has gone mainstream, while some people articulate their experiences, others simply use buzzwords loosely without understan

Police launch investigation, as three Belagavi youths escape from cyber slavery in Cambodia

The youths escaped from Cambodia with help from the Belagavi Police, the CBI and the law enforcement authorities in Cambodia

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar bats for flyover at Manipal Hospital junction, EV cluster in Mysuru

MP says the construction of the flyover would prove to be a milestone for Mysuru, as it would help reduce road accidents, cut travel time, ease c

Pongal rush sees sharp fare hike by private omni buses in Tiruchi

Delhi Zoo jackal death: Workers say animal suffocated with chilli powder

New Delhi: The National Zoological Park (NZP) in Delhi has come under fire following allegations by the zoo workers union that a jackal, which ha

Odisha: Month-Old Baby Allegedly Sold for Rs 20,000 Rescued from Cuttack

Police said the rescue operation was carried out after the grandmother reported the suspected sale of her granddaughter.

INTACH raises concerns over conservation work at 15th-century Aali Masjidin Kashmir

The mosque is losing its historical and architectural character because of the latest intervention initiated by the Jammu and Kashmir Government,

Patna: 20-year-old BA student stabbed to death after dispute over tea, cigarettes

A 20-year-old BA student was allegedly stabbed to death in Patna's Kankarbagh area after a dispute over tea and cigarettes. Police are probing th

Home Secretary Reviews J&K Security Ahead of Republic Day

Focus on AntiTerror Ops and Drone Threats

Govinda Rao takes charge as TUDA Vice-Chairman

The 2018 batch IAS officer also assumes full additional charge as Joint Collector of Tirupati district

Ambalappuzha Petta Thullal group alleges mistreatment by police at Sabarimala

According to a complaint lodged, Periyon Gopalakrishna Pillai, Ambalappuzha Petta Thullal groups leader, fell and sustained injuries after being

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 97.32 feet

Congress leader courts controversy over alleged support to Rahul Mamkootathil

Sreenadevi Kunjamma, who represents the Pallickal division in the Pathanamthitta district panchayat, appeared live on her social media page, ques

Over 5,000 farmer suicides in 5 years in Maharashtra, highest last year

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: More than 5,000 farmers ended their lives in central Maharashtras Marathwada region in the last five years, with the h

CPI (M) launches week-long campaign for Hosur Metro

3 Social Security changes coming in 2026 that could directly impact your pay and benefits

Social Security changes in 2026 will affect workers, retirees, and high earners nationwide. New thresholds raise work credits to $1,890 per credi

Dog show to be held at Karavali Utsava ground on January 25

Prizes will be awarded by breed, age, and based on health, agility and growth

Devotees witness annual Mailara fair in Yadgir

The idol of the main deity was brought in a palanquin for a holy dip amid continuous chanting of Elu Koti Elu Kotige by devotees and then, taken

Connect to work scholarship guidelines revised

Applications invited for State Film Awards

Coimbatore Corporation collects 85.43 tonnes of bulk household waste in four days

Aditya Sahu elected new president of Jharkhand BJP, seeks to protect tribal rights

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, the party's in-charge for the organisational elections of the state unit, officially announced Aditya Sa

ISRO Chairman attributes NARLs success to visionary guidance by former Directors

Word of the Day: Limerence

Word of the Day: Limerence: Limerence is an intense, all-consuming romantic longing, a psychological state of involuntary fixation on another per

CBFC Flags Kantara Scream Over Religious Sensitivity

The censor boards latest directive underscores a growing industry reality: religious sentiment is neither creative shorthand nor a punchline, and

KDP leader Mani C. Kappan meets Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) national general secretary P.K. Kunhalikutty, rules out giving up Pala Assembly seat

During the half-hour meeting, Kappan is learnt to have requested the IUML leader to consider swapping the Elathur seat with Perambra.

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 124.80 feet

Chandrababu Naidu Extends Sankranti Greetings, Vows Government Support for Farmers

Naidu expressed his hope that the festival would fill every household with happiness and prosperity.

18 films to screen at Karavali Film Festival from January 19 to 21

The film festival aims at promoting native films, screening six films daily with free entry on a first-come, first-served basis

After rally, Kuki-Zos stick to union territory demand

The apex civil body of the tribes also warned against resettling internally displaced persons belonging to the Meitei community close to the Kuki

ED arrests industrialist a week after moving court for ignoring summons

NTA UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Released: Check direct link, steps to raise objections and more

NTA released UGC NET December 2025 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December

Indian envoy dismisses Canada's old allegations on killing of Sikh separatist leader

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, has rejected Canadian claims linking New Delhi to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Pat

Food Safety officials seize eight tonnes of sugar from jaggery units in Namakkal

NCP staying with NDA in 2029: Praful Patel breaks silence on speculation

Praful Patel speaks exclusively with The Hindu on the future of the NCP factions, why the party is firmly with the NDA till 2029, the impact of t

AP-Genco plans to set up a Small Modular Reactor to diversify its energy mix

Aim is to make a sustained contribution to the States power requirement with as much less carbon footprint as possible, says MD Nagalakshmi, whil

ACME Groups 400 MW solar power plant in AP to be ready this year

With a total investment of 3,000 crore, the project combines large-scale solar generation with battery storage, enabling round-the-clock, reliabl

Who was Hussain Ustara? The Mumbai gangster linked to Shahid Kapoor-starrer O'Romeo

In her notice, Hussain's daughter Sanober Shaikh, has accused the producers of basing Shahid's character on her father without taking the family'

6 Health Hacks To Regulate Mood Throughout The Day

Having a well-regulated mood is the cornerstone of mental well-being. Here are some health hacks to regulate mood throughout the day.

Shreyas Iyer opens up on career-threatening injury, reveals how pain nearly derailed his career

India batter Shreyas Iyer has opened up about the career-threatening injury that tested his physical and mental strength, describing the phase as

Alstom wins 62-m contract from Railways for upkeep of WAG-12B locomotives at Sabarmati depot

Valued at 62 million, this contract covers the maintenance of the balance of 300 electric locomotives that are yet to be delivered as part of the

US government shutdown looms again: What must happen by January 30

US government shutdown deadline January 30: A US government shutdown looms as lawmakers face a January 30 deadline. Congress needs to approve at

Foresters seize two tusks in Vellore; three youth held

Forest officials say inquiry reveals that the tusks could belong to a tusker that might have died in the area due to old age

Centre Asks Indians To Leave Iran, Advises Against Travelling To Country

India on Wednesday asked all its nationals currently residing in Iran to leave by available means as the security situation in the country deteri

UK's University of Glasgow Offers 15,000 Euros Scholarship To Indian Students, Apply Before February

UK Scholarships 2026: The University of Glasgow is offering a 15,000 euro scholarship to Indian students for 202627. Eligible masters applicants

Indian envoy dismisses Canada's allegations in 2023 on killing of Sikh separatist leader

Dinesh Patnaik also pointed out how the investigation into the Air India bombing (of June 1985) has still not yielded anything

Precious metals may witness contrasting halves this year, says UBS

Gold may touch $5,000 and silver $100/oz in H1 before heading lower in H2

Over 1,400 college students receive laptops in Salem

Delayed flowering cycle worries mango growers in Chittoor

Field officials of the Horticulture department attribute the adverse conditions to unseasonal rains in eastern side of the district, and prolonge

Kristi Noem confronted at fiery House hearing: Stop lying; do a real service and just resign

SUV catches fire in Sholinghur

Before firefighters from Sholinghur doused the fire, the vehicle got completely gutted

Word of the day: Resfeber

Resfeber is a Swedish travel-related word that has gained attention for naming a feeling many people experience before a journey. It is often use

State Cabinet leases land to K.M. Mani Foundation amid speculations of KC(M) leaving LDF

Earlier in the day, KC(M) chairperson Jose K. Mani had rejected speculations about the party leaving the LDF

Zubeen Garg's death: Singer was drunk, had declined life jacket, Coroners court told in Singapore

Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and several witnesses saw him trying to swim back to the yacht when he went limp and began floating with his

Stray dog attack victim dies

Centre Asks AP To Expand Healthcare Services Through PPP Mode

Centre urges Andhra Pradesh to scale up healthcare services through PPP model, focusing on nuclear medicine, diagnostics, dental care and cancer

More Chennai legacy firms sell land assets to unlock value

Chennai has seen 8 to 12 meaningful land monetisation transactions in the last one year either executed or in advanced negotiation stage.

Kavyashree Ajeru chosen for Kundeshwar Samman

From Chabahar to Kashmir: Why chaos in Iran hurts India, benefits China & Pakistan

India watches Iran's protests with unease, fearing a weakened state would disrupt its strategic environment. Iran serves as India's vital western

Congress election manifesto for Karimnagar Municipal Corporation released

Bangladesh election campaign to begin Jan. 22; Yunus says will go to polls on Feb. 12 no matter who says what

The deadline for withdrawal of candidacy is January 20. Returning officers will publish the final list of candidates and allocate electoral symbo