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U.P. Congress president demands stopping move to auction part of Banda rifle club ground

The ground plays an important role in the physical development of numerous children and youngsters, the letter says

4 Jan 2026 7:05 am
Modern core library for minerals to be set up in Rajasthan

An analysis of other techniques and systems for core preservation will also be carried out along with the preparation of a blueprint for scientific preservation in the library

4 Jan 2026 6:58 am
Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, wife injured in accident

In a social media post, he said he received minor injuries while his wife, Rupali Baruah, was under observation

4 Jan 2026 6:56 am
Where does India stand on acid attacks? | Explained

What is survivor and social activist Shaheen Malik fighting for? What happened to her case in court? How many cases were reported in 2023, the latest National Crime Records Bureau data available? Why is the crime severely under-reported? Why is the conviction rate low despite laws?

4 Jan 2026 5:52 am
Heavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California

No injuries were reported but authorities were called to assist when cars got stuck in floodwater as high as three and four feet (1.1 and 1.2 meters)

4 Jan 2026 5:31 am
Rahul Gandhi on a visit to Vietnam to be 'guest' of anti-India people: BJP

The BJP had recently alleged that the Congress leader had a meeting with enemies of India during his visit to Germany

4 Jan 2026 5:27 am
What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch? | Explained

Has the problem been rectified? Should patients repeat the doses?

4 Jan 2026 5:26 am
Which are the airports being privatised? | Explained

How were the places selected? When is the tender process likely to begin? What are the privatisation goals a part of? When was the revenue-sharing model replaced by per passenger fee? How does it impact airfares? What are some of the issues being raised by airports and passengers?

4 Jan 2026 5:05 am
Venezuelas Maduro arrives in New York after U.S. capture: reports

The leftist leader was expected to be flown by helicopter to New York City, where he faces drug trafficking charges

4 Jan 2026 4:29 am
The heat is rising

Climate change is a strange beast for at least two reasons. The first is, the victim is also the perpetrator; the other is that independent victories do not suggest overall progress

4 Jan 2026 4:20 am
The importance of leaving home

A girl deserves to go out into the world for her education or work to find herself

4 Jan 2026 4:03 am
Bengal polls: Will increase tea garden workers daily wages to 300after we form govt., says TMC MP AbhishekBanerjee

TMC MP said he will raise the issue of creches and PHCs in Kolkata in front of senior party leaders and CM Mamata Banerjee

4 Jan 2026 3:56 am
Winter blooms that keep the Nilgiris alive

They are extremely beautiful to behold, with flowers varying from white to red, blue and yellow

4 Jan 2026 3:52 am
When the tongue forgets its way home

The earth still whispers in the languages one no longer remembers how to answer

4 Jan 2026 3:45 am
Rockets hit Syria's Damascus, damaging mosque: local authorities

The Mazzeh area has recently witnessed a series of explosions from falling projectiles, and authorities have not identified those responsible

4 Jan 2026 3:35 am
Goodbye congestion

Accept permanent gridlock as the cost of growth, or adopt the solutions the world has already shown to work

4 Jan 2026 3:28 am
New Year, new resolutions

Do they really work, or are they just a time-honoured tradition?

4 Jan 2026 3:12 am
Marketing lesson on the tracks

When trains become more than just a mode of transport

4 Jan 2026 2:55 am
Pangalia, Ambrish help India U-19 beat SA U-19 in Youth ODI

India piled up a mammoth 301 in 50 overs with Pangalia slamming 93 (95 balls) and Ambrish hitting 65 off 79 deliveries after they were precariously placed at 67 for 4 in the 15th over

4 Jan 2026 2:28 am
USDP | The junta in civilian clothing

The party in Myanmar functions as a strategic instrument of the junta within a multi-party system where the military retains ultimate power through constitutional guarantees

4 Jan 2026 1:22 am
Grok user making illegal content will suffer same consequence as uploading such content: Elon Musk

Ministry of Electronics and IT has directed the U.S.-based social media firm to submit a detailed action taken report (ATR) within 72 hours from the date when the order was issued.

4 Jan 2026 1:20 am
Tamil Nadu governments new pension scheme broadly follows the guidelines of Old Pension Scheme

Asked when the proposed scheme will come into force, a senior official says legal formalities, including amendment to the pension rules, will have to be carried out first

4 Jan 2026 12:37 am
Watch: Trump Speech: U.S. will have large oil companies go into Venezuela | Nicolas Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States will have large U.S. oil companies go into Venezuela after the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.

4 Jan 2026 12:31 am
Airy has an air about him

The first observation using the Airy Transit Circle telescope, a device that functioned for over a hundred years, was taken on January 4, 1851! The telescope bears the name of English mathematician and astronomer George Biddell Airy, a methodical scientist who designed it. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about Airy and his transit circle

4 Jan 2026 12:22 am
Metro peak-hour services stepped up on key stretch to meet growing demand

Trains are now operated every three minutes on Washermanpet to Alandur via Guindy, a part of corridor 1. Chennai Metro Rail now runs 752 trips a day as against the previous 722 trips a day, say officials

4 Jan 2026 12:17 am
Development a key focus, says Thrikkakara municipal chief

The idea is to focus on ten key goals and ensure they are met. These include improvements in waste management, ensuring a reliable and adequate water supply, stray dog control, and fostering sustainable urban development, among others, says Rashid Ullamppilly

4 Jan 2026 12:13 am
Nritya Kalanidhi award conferred on Urmila Satyanarayanan

19th Dance Festival begins at the Music Academy in Chennai

3 Jan 2026 11:48 pm
Will run the country until safe, proper and judicious transition is possible, says Trump at press conference

Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the southern district of New York for their campaign of deadly narco-terrorism against the United States and its citizens, Mr. Trump says.

3 Jan 2026 11:42 pm
NCC cadets assisted authorities during Operation Sindoor: Lt. Gen. Virendra Vats

During the India-Pak. conflict, 75,000 cadets helped the administration, provided medical assistance and arranged voluntary blood donation, says NCC chief

3 Jan 2026 11:40 pm
Call to preserve the mother tongue for future generations

On the second day of the book festival, Dalit litterateur Koyi Koteswara Rao appeals to the citizens to oppose the ideology of Manusmriti

3 Jan 2026 11:37 pm
President Droupadi Murmus life teaches us how perseverance leads to success, says Odisha Governor

Despite innumerable challenges, she weathered all the challenges and worked tirelessly for the public good, says Haribabu

3 Jan 2026 11:29 pm
Two youths arrested for attacking policemen on New Years eve

The incident occurred near Balekundri Circle

3 Jan 2026 11:20 pm
Promote khadi, encourage indigenous artisans, says Vijayawada MP

It is our responsibility to pass on khadi products as a heritage to the future generations, says Kesineni Sivanath

3 Jan 2026 11:15 pm
Bihar launches healthcare facilities for elderly at doorsteps

The facilities include nursing assistance, pathology tests, blood pressure check, ECG test, physiotherapy and all types of medical assistance in emergency situations.

3 Jan 2026 11:14 pm
Left parties condemn U.S. aggression in Venezuela

The CPI, CPI(M) and the All India Forward Bloc all condemned the U.S. strikes on the Latin American country and the capture of President Nicols Maduro

3 Jan 2026 11:07 pm