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Denmark, Greenland envoys meet White House officials over Trump's call for 'takeover'

The envoys have also held a series of meetings this week with American lawmakers as they look to enlist help in persuading Mr. Trump to back off his threat

9 Jan 2026 7:34 am
Homo Opportunisticus: the making of caste

The beginning of the social system is rooted in political contingencies and economic circumstances, not ideas of purity, pollution or racial differences

9 Jan 2026 7:07 am
Telangana land owner on ground, not in official records

Decades-old Sada Bainamas informal, plain-paper land agreements have left over nine lakh farmers in Telangana without titles as procedural hurdles and record discrepancies stall regularisation under the Bhu Bharati Act, 2025. Small and marginal farmers are calling for Gram Sabha verifications and clearer rules to secure ownership and reduce disputes, reportM. Rajeev, P. Sridhar and P. Laxma Reddy

9 Jan 2026 7:03 am
Dhaka suspends visa service in India, seeks U.S. visa bond exemption

Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative

9 Jan 2026 6:52 am
Chittoor poised for a white revolution

On the road to recovery from a severe setback it suffered years ago following the closure of the Cooperative Milk Producers Union, Chittoor district's dairy sector is set for a big leap riding on the relentless efforts of small and marginal farmers who constitute the buik of its operations, and the multi-pronged strategy rolled out by the government may turn out to be the much-needed push to shift the gear, writes K. Umashanker

9 Jan 2026 6:30 am
Do plants listen to music? How do they respond?

Plants cant only detect vibrations in their environment, they can also alter their behaviour based on the information they receive

9 Jan 2026 6:30 am
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Neige Sinno

Fear, shame, social pressure Sinno on why she took long to report and write the story of sexual abuse by her stepfather

9 Jan 2026 6:30 am
Defence corridor will be set up in Jaggayyapeta: Vijayawada MP

State government has sanctioned 100 crore to provide a permanent solution to the woes related to drinking water supply in Jaggayyapeta town, says Sivanath

9 Jan 2026 6:27 am
Despite ban, roosterfight arenas being set up for Sankranti festival

Cases will be booked under AP Gaming Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act against those who organise roosterfights, says NTR District Collector

9 Jan 2026 6:26 am
PM Modi chairs roundtable with AI startups ahead of February summit

The firms had qualified for the AI Impact Summits which sought submissions from AI firms that could lead real-world impact

9 Jan 2026 6:22 am
Union Minister expresses concern over alarming pollution in Odishas Angul-Talcher region

In separate letters, Mr. Pradhan emphasised on adoption of a mechanised coal transportation system along with advanced dust suppression measures

9 Jan 2026 6:16 am
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Satoshi Yagisawa

The Japanese author, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about portraying heavy themes delicately and finding salvation in the works of great writers of the past

9 Jan 2026 6:15 am
Jharkhand BJP chief accuses Sorens government of robbing the rights of tribals

Babulal Marandi demanded that the Jharkhand government should reconsider the declared rules, otherwise, the BJP will take the matter to the peoples court in every village

9 Jan 2026 6:05 am
The HinduLit for Life 2026 | Heres what you can look forward to in Chennai next week

The 13th edition of the literature festival on January 17-18 will feature Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, Perumal Murugan and a host of other writers, artists and thinkers

9 Jan 2026 6:05 am
Women in Rajasthans Jalore, almost disconnected

A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with outrage. While the village heads said it was the women who demanded it because the children overused them, some women say its about control, finds Alisha Dutta

9 Jan 2026 6:02 am
13 youths from conflict-scarred Manipur get jobs in Japan

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla interacted with them before their departure to work in nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, and other sectors

9 Jan 2026 6:00 am
Why childhood hypertension is emerging as a paediatric health challenge

Doctors point out that elevated blood pressure is no longer uncommon in younger age groups and often goes undetected.

9 Jan 2026 6:00 am
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Review of Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures

In his essays, Gopalkrishna Gandhi continues his ethical and intellectual inquiry about Indias past, present and future

9 Jan 2026 6:00 am
North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says

The letter was a reply to a letter the Russia President sent earlier

9 Jan 2026 5:53 am
9 Jan 2026 5:17 am
ED, I-PAC move Calcutta HC over searches on firm's office, Pratik Jains residence

Justice Suvra Ghosh, before whom the matters were mentioned, is likely to take them up for hearing on Friday (January 9)

9 Jan 2026 4:37 am
ACB unearths scam worth 2,000 crore in Rajasthans midday meal scheme

The ACBs probe found that the officials associated with the scheme and CONFED allegedly changed rules in collusion to exclude eligible firms from the tender process and extended undue benefits to favoured companies

9 Jan 2026 4:29 am
Overseas electors, those temporarily away from Bengal exempt from in-person SIR hearings: CEO

A relative can appear in the hearing on behalf of the elector, a notice by the CEOs office said

9 Jan 2026 4:12 am
Umar Khalid is not my mentor, Sharjeel Imam tells Delhi court

He had never spoken to Mr. Khalid in the five years he spent at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mr. Imams counsel said on his behalf

9 Jan 2026 4:02 am
Murders, other crimes have come down in city, say Greater Chennai City Police

Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases were registered

9 Jan 2026 4:02 am
U.K. PM Starmer, Trump discuss security and Russia deterrence in Arctic region

Mr. Starmer had said he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland, saying no one else should determine the future of the vast territory

9 Jan 2026 3:52 am
Mizoram Cabinet is against extending Governors Rule in troubled tribal council

The council of ministers said there was no justification for extending Governors Rule for another six months

9 Jan 2026 3:42 am
Tej Prataps invitation to NDA leaders for Dahi-Chura feast creates political ripples in Bihar

The occasion in Bihar is also seen as a politicalevent of clearing the differences and a table of negotiation in which political rivalry is settled down

9 Jan 2026 3:39 am
Work on first government critical care block for tribals in Vellore nearing completion

The new facility, which costs 23.75 crore, also has a spacious out-patient ward with seating arrangements for 100 people

9 Jan 2026 3:38 am
UN says U.S. has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several organisations

The 31 UN-related agencies include the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations

9 Jan 2026 2:52 am
Bengal Governor Ananda Bose gets death threat email; police on high alert

The matter has also been reported to CM Mamata and the Union Home Ministry

9 Jan 2026 1:09 am
News from the world of Education: January 9, 2026

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

9 Jan 2026 12:42 am
Two Indian Army porters skid off into stream in J&K, rescue operation launched

They were on their way to the Anita Post, which is a winter cut-off post due to heavy snow

9 Jan 2026 12:38 am
GSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers

GSDP share is a meaningful indicator of the accrual of central taxes at the State level

9 Jan 2026 12:26 am