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Day after Mahayuti victory in civic polls, Maharashtra Cabinet clears key infra and transport decisions

The cabinet, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, also okayed the revised cost and the State's share for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-2), aimed at improving suburban rail and urban mobility infrastructure

17 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Pakistans Punjab police arrest 49 terrorists of banned TTP

Punjab polices Counter Terrorism Department alleged that one of the terrorists arrested is a suspect working for an Indian spy agency, without providing any evidence.

17 Jan 2026 4:23 pm
Kerala unit of Janata Dal (S) officially merges with Indian Socialist Janata Dal (ISJD)

The Kerala unit of the party, which is an ally of the ruling LDF in the State, had unanimously rejected the decision of its supremo H.D. Deve Gowda to join hands with the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

17 Jan 2026 4:17 pm
India skips South Africa-led naval exercise as it's not institutionalised BRICS activity

The exercise held in South African waters comprised the navies of China, Russia Iran, Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE among others

17 Jan 2026 4:11 pm
PM Modi at Malda rally: People of India, especially Gen Z, have reposed faith in BJPs development model

PM Modi sought to reassure refugees such as the Matuas, who had migrated to India after facing religious persecution, amid the ongoing controversy over the SIR exercise

17 Jan 2026 4:06 pm
BMC poll results: Congress leader demands Mumbai unit chief Varsha Gaikwad's resignation

Varsha Gaikwad has come under fire after the Congresss tally tumbled to 24 from 31 seats it had won in the 2017 elections to the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

17 Jan 2026 4:02 pm
HDFC Bank Q3 profit jumps 12% to 19,807 crore

Strong growth in core net interest and non-interest income, despite rising expenses from new labour codes, underscores HDFC Banks robust financial performance

17 Jan 2026 3:58 pm
Collector inspects KGH, gets complaints from patients of staff demanding money for treatment

The District Collector advised the family members of the patients not to pay any amount to hospital staff and to immediately report any such demands to the authorities concerned

17 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
RBL Bank Q3 net profit surges to 214 crore

Net Interest Income (NII) for the period grew 5%. The Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 4.63%

17 Jan 2026 3:48 pm
Assault on democracy: Gehlot alleges 1,300 fake objections in Alwar draft voter roll

Mr. Gehlot alleged that similar attempts were made across the State but were exposed in time.

17 Jan 2026 3:40 pm
Kerala Opposition Leader says UDF never campaigned against making contributions to CMDRF

Responding to allegations of lack of transparency in funds collected by UDF to build a township for families who lost their homes in Wayanad landslides, Satheesan says funds were in a joint account of KPCC president and Leader of the Opposition

17 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Vizianagaram attracting around 10,000 crore worth investments: Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas

Super Smelters Limited Company would invest around 8,570 crores for its steel plant to be set up in Gurla mandal of the district, says Minister for MSME and NRI affairs

17 Jan 2026 3:31 pm
Scientific, data-driven journalism key to fight disinformation, says N. Ram

India still has diversity in media ownership, but we also fare poorly in the World Press Freedom Index N. Ram, Rukmini S., and Samanth Subramanian in conversation with Varghese K. George.

17 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Pandit Kerekai Kamalakar Bhat Memorial Concert in Bengaluru on January 18

The programme begins with a vocal recital byKiran Kamalakar Bhat

17 Jan 2026 3:29 pm
Karnataka inks MoU with Azim Premji Foundation for 1,000-bed charitable and super-speciality multi-organ transplant hospital in Bengaluru

The Foundation has set a target of spending 4,000 crore over the next five years to build and operate a 1,000-bed charitable super-speciality and multi-organ transplant hospital in Bengaluru

17 Jan 2026 3:22 pm
Diasporic narratives of Amrita Shah, Viji Krishnamoorthy and Saras Manickam are stories of survival, oceanic journeys, agencies, and activism: Radha Hegde

The diasporic narratives of Amrita Shah, Viji Krishnamoorthy, and Saras Manickam are stories of survival, oceanic journeys, agencies, and activism, said Radha Hegde.

17 Jan 2026 3:19 pm
Former Rajasthan Minister Mahendrajit Singh Malviya joins Congress after quitting BJP

The proposal was cleared by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, after which an official letter confirming Mr. Malviya's return to the party was issued late on January 16

17 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
Yes Bank sees improvement in asset quality, Q3 net profit surges 55% to 952 crore

The GNPA ratio at 1.5% in Q3FY26 was down 10 bps YoY and NNPA ratio at 0.3% was down 20 bps YoY

17 Jan 2026 3:06 pm
Watch: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud questions prolonged incarceration in Umar Khalid case | Lit for Life 2026

At The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud responds to a question on free speech, national security and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, referring to the cases of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. He reflects on the presumption of innocence, the right to a speedy trial, and whether speech alone can be treated as terrorism. Emphasising judicial scrutiny even in national security cases, he warns against undertrial incarceration becoming a form of punishment.

17 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
MRB exam candidates in Tamil Nadu request allocation of same centre for two exams

MRB is conducting the examinations to fill 1,100 vacant posts of assistant surgeon (general) and 299 vacant posts of assistant surgeon (general) with speciality qualification.

17 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
Congress MLA links beauty to rape; uses 'teerth phal' term citing scriptures; BJP asks Rahul Gandhi to sack him

Phool Singh Baraiya, legislator from Bhander in Datia, made the remarks during an interview to a media outlet and a video clip soon went viral on social media

17 Jan 2026 3:03 pm
Delhis iconic Bahrisons Booksellers arrives in Hyderabad

The family-run independent bookstore with a collection of nearly five lakh books hopes to engage readers through interactive sessions

17 Jan 2026 3:00 pm
Bengaluru Rural MP flags need for 650-bed hospital at proposed RGUHS medical college campus in Ramanagara

The existing district hospital has 250 beds, and is located nearly 3 km from the new campus, posing challenges in integrating academic training, emergency care, and utilisation of manpower and facilities, the MP stated

17 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
New year resolution for 2026: save Indias bees

At a time when Indias native pollinators are declining, and the government is toying with ideas like genetically modified insects, ordinary citizens must step up. Hobby beekeeping is just one option

17 Jan 2026 2:52 pm
Fresh unrest in Murshidabad, police resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

Superintendent of Police, Murshidabad said that there were blockades put up by mobs which have been cleared after police action.

17 Jan 2026 2:49 pm
How health goes beyond the body | Lit for Life workshop

Priti Chawla emphasises fitness and health through a holistic approach that seamlessly aligns mindful living with physical workouts

17 Jan 2026 2:42 pm
Permitting green copper plant in Thoothukudi Sterlite site will serve national interest, Vedanta tells Madras High Court

The business conglomerate claims that use of new environmentally-safe copper production practices will boost domestic production of copper and decrease dependency on imports

17 Jan 2026 2:41 pm
17 Jan 2026 2:40 pm
Case against RSP leader Shibu Baby John and family is political vendetta, says UDF convenor Adoor Prakash

Adoor Prakash says deliberately turning issues that can be resolved legally into criminal cases is not truth-seeking but planned political weaponisation to divert public attention from corruption allegations plaguing Left govt

17 Jan 2026 2:32 pm
Tech and poetry, a perfect blend for an ever-changing world

Ravi Shankar Etteh reflects on poetry, AI and writing

17 Jan 2026 2:27 pm
U19 World Cup: Bangladesh opt to field against India

India is playing an unchanged side in the U19 World Cup opener

17 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Odisha police start crackdown on organised cattle traders at 46 locations

The focus of the operation was to disrupt the organized network, identify key operatives, and collect evidence against those involved, says Keonjhar SP Kusalkar Nitin Dagudu

17 Jan 2026 2:17 pm
Indian Army successfully builds third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka

This achievement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions.

17 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Is the hamsa an Indian goose or a European swan?

Goddess Saraswatis companion is far removed from the bird form Zeus took to seduce Leda

17 Jan 2026 2:08 pm
Human rights is what the society should aim for: Grayling

British philosopher A.C. Grayling, in conversation with Chandan Gowda, says most borders are drawn in the blood of the wars and nationalistic forms of patriotism are for justifying these wars

17 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
Through an Arab lens | Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi tells the unfolding story of the UAE

From a Bronze Age boat to the founding fathers Chrysler Newport, the Zayed National Museum curates the history of the Emirates

17 Jan 2026 2:01 pm
Building AI readiness of higher education institutions

Building AI-ready institutions is essential for increasing economic competitiveness, student employability and technological innovations

17 Jan 2026 2:00 pm
Overhaul of import tariff structure, customs processes to cut trade costs, boost manufacturing, exports: GTRI

Tariffs are no longer a revenue tool, as customs duties now account for just 6% of gross tax revenue and average only 3.9% of the value of imports, it added.

17 Jan 2026 1:59 pm
Converting shame into anger is constructive, says author Neige Sinno

It is unfair that the burden to protect children is almost entirely on mothers, says French novelist Neige Sinno in conversation with Priya Ramani

17 Jan 2026 1:54 pm
PM Modi flags off Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengals Malda

PM Modi will flag off four Amrit Bharat Express trains through virtual mode

17 Jan 2026 1:48 pm
Rape case: Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathils bail plea rejected, to remain in jail

Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested from Palakkad on January 11, is expected to approach the sessions court for bail. The application is scheduled to be filed on Monday

17 Jan 2026 1:48 pm
Ideology disconnects itself from the past, disrupts the present, reconstructs the future: Ashutosh

Secularism is a bad word these days, say Ashutosh and Sobhana K. Nair in conversation with Ziya us Salam

17 Jan 2026 1:47 pm
West Bengal has no jaatiwad: Manoranjan Byapari

Byaparis books have always drawn from real rootless and marginalised people like him who make railway platforms and slums their home.

17 Jan 2026 1:42 pm
CPI will play a vital role in Andhra politics after Khammam conclave: Kameswara Rao

State executive member Kameswara Rao said the CPI national body will give a clear road map for the strengthening of the party from grass root level in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh

17 Jan 2026 1:30 pm
Creation of Hindi language was a political project: author Ghazala Wahab

At The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 session titled In the Heart of The Country, the author spoke of the emergence of Hindi as a common language of the region.

17 Jan 2026 1:27 pm