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Watch: How Nashik has thwarted the governments plan to hack trees in Tapovan so far

Residents of Nashik are protesting against the proposed felling of trees at Tapovan, a site of deep historical, religious and ecological significance.

16 Jan 2026 9:39 am
In acid waters

Ocean acidification impacts a range of marine life from corals to fish and other creaturs

16 Jan 2026 9:00 am
Suspect arrested for tearing banner and vandalism in temple in Puranapul in Hyderabad

A separate case was registered in connection with the attack on the police and the vandalism carried out by the mob

16 Jan 2026 8:58 am
U.N. Security Council discusses Irans deadly protests after U.S. request

U.N. Secretary-General Antnio Guterres urges maximum restraint at this sensitive moment and calls on all actors to refrain from any actions that could lead to further loss of life or ignite a wider regional escalation

16 Jan 2026 8:39 am
Delhi records very poor air quality amid cold wave, AQI at 346

Palam reported 800 metres of visibility and Safdarjung 700 metres in Shallow fog on January 16, 2026

16 Jan 2026 8:36 am
Australian Open tennis: Excited Alcaraz hungry to break title drought

The world number one from Spain is the title favourite along with two-time defending champion and great rival Jannik Sinner

16 Jan 2026 8:27 am
Pilots' body FIP serves legal notice to AAIB in relation to Ahmedabad plane crash probe

AAIB has summoned Captain Varun Anand, nephew of the late Sabharwal and a pilot of narrow-body aircraft with Air India

16 Jan 2026 8:26 am
Venezuelas acting President adapts to post-Maduro reality and signals a new era of U.S. ties

Delcy Rodriguez laid out a vision for Venezuela's new political reality one that challenges her government's most deeply rooted beliefs less than two weeks after U.S. captured former President Nicols Maduro

16 Jan 2026 8:18 am
4.71 lakh crore investment realised in 11 months: Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil

State moving towards rapid progress following the Global Investors Meet, claims the minister who will be attending the World Economic Forum at Davos from January 19 to 23

16 Jan 2026 7:54 am
Maharashtra election results LIVE: Exit polls predict win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Mumbai

Voting complete amid row over removing 'indelible' ink on January 15, 2026; voter turnout around 50%

16 Jan 2026 7:50 am
Sri Siddaramanand Puri Swamiji laid to rest with state honours at Raichurs Kanaka Guru Peetha ground

The Peethadhipathi of Kanaka Guru Peetha, Swamiji passed away in the early hours of Thursday (January 15, 2026)

16 Jan 2026 7:46 am
U.S., Taiwan sign $250 billion trade deal, cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods

Taiwan said the island's companies would specifically invest $250 billion in industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence applications and energy

16 Jan 2026 7:30 am
United Nations chief lashes out at countries violating international law

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised Russia for violating the U.N. Charter and the U.S. for its military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicols Maduro

16 Jan 2026 6:51 am
Trump announces board of peace formed for Gaza

The boards creation comes shortly after the announcement of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee, charged with managing the day-to-day governance of post-war Gaza

16 Jan 2026 6:29 am
Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi remembers the timeless and zen Geeta Doctor

The writer and critic, who enlivened Chennais cultural scene for decades, passed away on December 31, 2025

16 Jan 2026 6:25 am
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with literary agent Kanishka Gupta

The literary agent has a few prescriptions to revive the publishing industry

16 Jan 2026 6:15 am
The Hindu Lit for Life: Shobhaa De on love, desire and loneliness

Indias Jackie Collins speaks about her latest book, the loneliness epidemic and what the good life means to her

16 Jan 2026 6:14 am
Review of Ravi Shankar EttethsThe Little Book of Goodbyes

This short book of autofiction reflectson love, loss and cultural inheritance

16 Jan 2026 6:05 am
U.S. Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts

Bill approves significant funding for NASA, NSF, NOAA; critics argue National Science Foundation (NSF) funding lacks oversight, clear public return

16 Jan 2026 5:50 am
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha defeats holder Karnataka by 6 wickets to reach final

In Sundays summit clash, Vidarbha will play the winner of the Punjab-Saurashtra semifinal

16 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Can datacentres in orbit solve for AI models soaring energy demand?

Googles Project Suncatcher is experimenting with a novel approach: putting datacentres servicing AI workloads in low-earth orbit and letting them feed on solar energy; ISRO is also reportedly studying space-based datacentre technology

16 Jan 2026 5:20 am
Drones sighted along India-Pakistan border in J&Ks Poonch, Samba

The drones were seen hovering along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and the Ramgarh sector of Samba district

16 Jan 2026 5:00 am
Devotees break gate obstructing Devra Yatra in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag; case filed against 52

The large number of devotees present allegedly created a chaotic situation, resulting in the national highway being blocked for several hours.

16 Jan 2026 4:45 am
Rabiot double lifts Milan after early scare at Como

Milan are second in the Serie A standings on 43 points, three behind rivals Inter Milan and three clear of Napoli in third, while Como are sixth with 34 points

16 Jan 2026 3:45 am
WPL-4: UP Warriorz stuns Mumbai Indians to end losing streak

While Nat Sciver-Brunt claimed a couple of wickets, none of the other Mumbai Indians bowlers could make an impact

16 Jan 2026 1:45 am
News from the world of Education: January 16, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

16 Jan 2026 1:28 am
India issues advisory for citizens in Israel in view of regional tensions

The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region

16 Jan 2026 1:15 am
Govt offices attacked during SIR hearings in West Bengal

After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Dinajpur district

16 Jan 2026 12:45 am
India Open 2026: Lakshya remains Indias lone hope

Title favourites and World No. 3 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were upset by the Japanese pair of Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita

16 Jan 2026 12:20 am
India Open badminton: Bird poop halts match, adds to list of concerns

While the BAI has so far defended the conditions and the arrangements, Thursdays incident has further raised questions on the venues preparedness for the World Championships in August

15 Jan 2026 11:58 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

Trends indicate the BJP has slowly increased its hold in the BMC, traditionally dominated by the Thackerays

15 Jan 2026 11:42 pm
Bangladeshs interim government approves law to protect July warriors from prosecution

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said the July revolutionists were indemnified for the acts they committed with an aim of political resistance during the uprising under the July Mass Uprising Protection and Accountability Ordinance

15 Jan 2026 10:52 pm
Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify remarks on Sikh traditions

Before appearing before the Takht Secretariat, where he was present for more than an hour, Mr. Mann offered prayers at the Golden Temple

15 Jan 2026 10:25 pm
India planning evacuation of nationals from Iran: Official sources

Iran had temporarily closed its airspace on January 14, but reopened it on January 15, which has increased the chances of India sending aircraft to Tehran

15 Jan 2026 10:25 pm
Tripura CM ready to accept Roman script for Kokborok language, Tipra Motha claims

Tipra Motha leaders said CM Manik Saha confirmed the State governments readiness to introduce the Roman script in all levels of examinations under the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), CBSE and ICSE

15 Jan 2026 10:12 pm
Can voters who have survived regular electoral roll revisions be safely presumed to be citizens, Supreme Court poses petitioners query to ECI

The question from the CJI-led Bench came in the backdrop of discussions over a 1995 Supreme Court case law, which held that a person already enrolled in the voter list should not be asked to prove citizenship

15 Jan 2026 10:00 pm
A.R. Rahman says Hindi film industry has changed over past eight years: It could be a communal thing

A.R. Rahman said he was the first composer from the South who went to the Hindi film industry and survived it

15 Jan 2026 10:00 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: In battle for Mumbai, exit polls predict clear win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS, which contested polls independently, are expected to win five and two seats, respectively in the BMC polls.

15 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026: When theatre moved beyondborders

The High School drama competiton at the State School Art Festival hit hard with tales of conflict and compassion and conscience in front of a full house

15 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
School Kalolsavam 2026: Drama, oppana, tribal dance, folk dance light up second day

Several events drew big crowds at the State School Arts Festival

15 Jan 2026 8:58 pm
Murder of democracy: Opposition claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls

Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high-stakes BMC contest at the centre. Opposition parties alleged voting irregularities, including concerns over indelible ink, voter lists and polling procedures, while election authorities rejected the claims and said complaints were being examined.

15 Jan 2026 8:51 pm
Japan FM Motegi, EAM Jaishankar to hold Strategic dialogue on Indo-Pacific, AI cooperation

Twin concerns over China and no Quad in sight to overshadow Japan India FM dialogue on Friday

15 Jan 2026 8:41 pm