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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
U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the seizure took place in the Caribbean

15 Jan 2026 8:24 pm
Barabanki MP says Uttar Pradesh SIRs show rural voters exceed total number of voters in State; SC asks Election Commission to explain

After the Assembly SIR, the total number of voters in U.P. is shown as 12.56 crore, reflecting a reduction of about 2.89 crore voters. After the Panchayat SIR, the number of rural voters alone is shown as 12.69 crore, reflecting an increase of about 40 lakh voters, the note read

15 Jan 2026 8:07 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadus invisible cities: The urban growth nobody planned for | Focus Tamil Nadu

Urbanisation in Tamil Nadu is no longer limited to major cities like Chennai or Coimbatore. Rapid growth is happening in peri-urban areas that function like cities but are still classified as villages. These invisible urban zones drive growth yet face serious planning and governance challenges. In this episode, lets take a closer look at these overlooked edges of urban Tamil Nadu.

15 Jan 2026 7:59 pm
12 injured in group clash in Odishas Sundergarh; prohibitory order imposed, internet suspended

The incident took place in Regent Market area on Thursday (January 15, 2026) afternoon, police said, adding that the clash erupted over a minor argument between two youths

15 Jan 2026 7:54 pm
Rama Vaidyanathans new work Maalyada to be staged in Chennai

The dance production, inspired by Jeysundhar Ds book on Andal, has music by Sudha Raghuraman.

15 Jan 2026 7:50 pm
Democracy delivers in India as people are at centre of governance, says PM Modi

About 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth nations are attending the CSPOC which is being hosted by India for the fourth time

15 Jan 2026 7:43 pm
Pumpkin Tales and The Hindu Lit for Lifes Harvest Table: Chef Jeff Van Geest curates an Italian Feast Using Chennais Local Produce

Fresh from a visit to Koyambedu market, Canadian chef Jeff Van Geest brings a contemporary Italian, farm-forward six-course dining experience to Pumpkin Tales. Harvest Table, in association with The Hindu Lit For Life, raises funds for farmers while spotlighting seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

15 Jan 2026 7:32 pm
AI, emerging tech have increased efficiency of democracy, says Om Birla; cautions against misuse

The Lok Sabha Speaker said the use of AI and digital technologies wassteadily increasing in the Parliament and State Legislatures

15 Jan 2026 7:31 pm
Top EU leaders to visit India as Republic Day guests; likely to sign trade deal

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says both sides very close to EU-India trade deal, sensitive agricultural items to be left out

15 Jan 2026 7:19 pm
Watch: The making of atchu vellam, an ingredient in sweet Pongal

Veeramangudi, in Papanasam taluk of Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district, is known for its production of the soft and crumbly atchu vellam (jaggery set into cubical wooden moulds). Factories in and around the village produce approximately 245 tonnes of jaggery (7,000 bags of 35 kg each) annually. Of late though, these factories have started closing down due to an attack of yellow leaf disease in the sugarcane crop.

15 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
15 Jan 2026 6:45 pm
J&K Government names nodal officer for safety of students in Iran

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) claimed that the first batch of students is likely to return to India on Friday (January 16, 2026)

15 Jan 2026 6:33 pm
Watch: Pongal celebrations light up Pudukottai

Residents of Meivazhi Salai in Tamil Nadus Pudukkottai district came together to celebrate the Pongal festival with joy, tradition and community spirit on Thursday. From festive decorations to ritual cooking of Pongal, the harvest festival reflected gratitude, unity and cultural pride.

15 Jan 2026 6:26 pm
52 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

They turned themselves in under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, the police said

15 Jan 2026 6:16 pm
Deal with U.S. very near, teams are engaging virtually on pending issues: Commerce Secretary

The latest trade data, released on January 15, 2026, showed that Indias merchandise exports to the U.S. stood at a five-month high of $7.01 billion in December 2025, up from $6.89 in December 2024

15 Jan 2026 6:07 pm
Bengal SIR: Election Commission declines proposal to accept Class 10 admit card as valid document

The ECI noted that in accordance with the instructions issued on October 27, 2025, the madhyamik admit card is not recognised as a valid document for verification purposes

15 Jan 2026 6:06 pm
Serious indictment of Mamata: BJP over Supreme Court observation on ED plea in I-PAC raid caseami

Supreme court stayed the FIR filed in West Bengal against ED officials who raided the I-PAC office and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain, on January 8, 2026 and directed the State police to protect the CCTV footage of the raids.

15 Jan 2026 5:43 pm
Watch: How Tamil Nadu celebrated Pongal

Tamil Nadu erupted in festive joy on January 15 as across the state celebrated Thai Pongal, the traditional harvest festival, with religious fervour and gaiety.

15 Jan 2026 5:30 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: EVM errors in Pune; officials say machines replaced swiftly

An average 23% voter turnout was recorded till 1.30 p.m. in the PMC polls

15 Jan 2026 5:19 pm
Daily Quiz: On ISROs PSLV rocket

Following the failure of the PSLV-C62 mission, heres a quiz remembering the storied history of ISROs PSLV rocket

15 Jan 2026 5:04 pm
Four ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

The Crew-11 quartet arrived at the ISS in early August and had been scheduled to stay onboard the space station until they were rotated out in mid-February with the arrival of the next crew

15 Jan 2026 4:55 pm
Singapore Prime Minister Wong removes Indian-origin LoP Pritam Singh

Pritam Singh was convicted in February last year for lying to a parliamentary committee over the case of former MP Raeesah Khan

15 Jan 2026 4:48 pm
We are preparing for future wars; indigenisation key for self-reliance: Army Chief

General Dwivedi said that special emphasis is being placed on resources that are useful for both military and civilian purposes, contributing to the overall development of the country

15 Jan 2026 4:29 pm