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Russia has not received any message from India about stopping oil purchases: Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov said that Russia intends to continue to develop its relations with India in every possible way

3 Feb 2026 4:50 pm
Printmaking in the age of AI

A Print Biennale and exhibitions in Kolkata and Delhi underline how the practice is not threatened by AI and may well add it to its tool kit

1 Feb 2026 9:53 am
The Great Nicobar project | Between the sea and the state

The 72,000-crore mega-infrastructure initiative, which envisions transforming the remote outpost into a major transshipment and defence hub, has sparked procedural, ecological and displacement concerns

1 Feb 2026 9:46 am
Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed? | Explained

Why have there been protests? How have the regulations defined caste-based discrimination? Why were new regulations introduced? What was the main thrust of the 2026 regulations on grievance redressal mechanisms as opposed to the 2012 ones?

1 Feb 2026 9:27 am
Indias only Chinatown in Kolkata, fading away

The Chinese community in Kolkata now has only about 2,000 people, down from about 50,000 in the 1960s. In the SIR process in West Bengal 389 of 484 voters have beencategorisedas untraceable or absent. For a community that began coming to the city since the 1840s, and has dealt with racism in many forms, the dwindling numbers in the SIR are a reflection of many leaving the country, reports Shrabana Chatterjee

1 Feb 2026 9:23 am
Future of work: Indias youth under the new Codes

The four Labour Codes aim to promote formalisation of employment and improve ease of doing business; gap in coverage of benefits is a major challenge

1 Feb 2026 7:58 am
If firm profits more from its scale, it has to bear more responsibility for environmental costs: Supreme Court

Observing that bigger operations signify a bigger footprint, the top court said a larger scale often means more resource use, more emissions and more waste, leading to more environmental stress

1 Feb 2026 6:54 am
Professors, students protest against apex court stay on UGC equity rules

Protesters question opposition to new regulations by some general category studentsand their call for a Bharat Bandh today; instances of caste bias on college campuses flagged; this is the beginning of a movement for social justice: JNUSU president

1 Feb 2026 1:03 am
Negotiations with DMK progressing well: TNCC president

He criticises the pointless speculation in the media over the alliance, linking the Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

1 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Hoax bomb threat to Vellore Collectorate

Police said the threat, received through an email to Vellore Collectorate around 2.45 p.m., warned of a possible explosion at the Collectorate office

1 Feb 2026 12:54 am
T.N. Assembly Elections: Chennai Corporation issues strict guidelines to erect temporary flagpoles

Under the new procedure, any individual, political party, or religious organisation planning to erect temporary flagpoles for events such as conferences, election campaigns, processions, or festivals must apply through the corporations website

1 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Chennai Corporation to spend 3.3 crore monthly on burial ground upkeep

The decision follows complaints from ward committees and the council regarding lack of hygiene and sanitation at burial grounds

1 Feb 2026 12:35 am
Unified digital identity systems have many academic benefits, says expert

APAAR and SAMARTH play a key role in strengthening transparency, portability, and efficiency in higher education, says APSCHE Vice-Chairperson

1 Feb 2026 12:35 am
Special package for Amaravati is on wishlist of CII A.P. ahead of Union Budget

Confederation of Indian Industry also expects approval of revised cost for Polavaram project, special fund for backward districts and support for MSMEs

1 Feb 2026 12:33 am
Part of Rajiv Gandhi Salai shut over sewer line repairs

A former Highways engineer said that this was the fourth time that sinking had occured at various locations on Rajiv Gandhi Salai due to the same sewer line

1 Feb 2026 12:33 am
60-year-old woman with rare pancreatic tumour treated successfully at Kauvery Hospital

As the tumour measured 1.3 cm and was at the neck of the pancreas, the surgical team used a robotic-assisted approach with robotic intraoperative ultrasound to localise it with precision and remove it safely

1 Feb 2026 12:25 am
Sunetra Pawar | Out of the shadows

Ajit Pawars wife has large shoes to fill as she takes on the twin responsibilities of party leadership and the role of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

1 Feb 2026 12:06 am
Ranji Trophy | Pragnay hits ton as Hyderabad piles the pressure on Chhattisgarh

The home team eyes a strong finish to the season after securing a 348-run first-innings lead; it is eight wickets away from victory

31 Jan 2026 11:56 pm
Watch: UGC equity regulations controversy | Explained | Talking Politics

This week on Talking Politics, we will discuss all about the controversy over new UGC equity regulations and how it has become a political hot potato

31 Jan 2026 11:47 pm
Anitha demands YSRCP apology over Tirumala prasadam issue

Home Minister alleges corruption worth crores, questions the partys faith in Sanatana Dharma

31 Jan 2026 11:36 pm