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A poetic tribute to Mohamul heroine Yamuna

Poet Manushyaputhiran, the author of the collection, says that a news report published in The Hindu was the inspiration for one of his poems, which later became the title of the collection published as a book

13 Jan 2026 5:56 pm
ECI deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters' in Bengal without giving chance to defend themselves: CM Mamata

The TMC supremo said the BJP-EC nexus was planning to remove another one crore names from the final rolls

13 Jan 2026 5:49 pm
Will firmly take up apple import duty concerns with Centre, says Himachal CM

Chairing a meeting with representatives of orchardists, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu heard their concern over the Centres move of slashing import duty on New Zealand apples from 50% to 25%, which the growers assert would severely impact their livelihoods

13 Jan 2026 5:49 pm
Motherhood through grammar lessons: Baby Arihas mother learns German to speak to her as Modi raises case with Merz

The separation has now stretched into its fifth year despite the dismissal of abuse allegations against the childs parents.

13 Jan 2026 5:45 pm
Low-risk bird flu confirmed in Kollam

An outbreak of low-risk avian influenza, identified as H9N2, has been confirmed at the Thottathara hatchery in Ayur, Kollam district, following the deaths of over 1,200 birds since January 2.

13 Jan 2026 5:39 pm
Deputy Transport Commissioner warns of stringent action against omnibuses for overcharging passengers during Pongal festival

Surprise checks would be done in omnibuses by special teams on highways in Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga districts

13 Jan 2026 5:31 pm
Jana Nayagan censor row: Supreme Court to hear on January 19 plea filed by movie production house

On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge's order directing the CBFC to immediately grant a censor certificate to the Vijay-starrer Tamil film

13 Jan 2026 5:26 pm
Telangana to showcase its growth vision and investor friendly ecosystem at WEF 2026 in Davos

Telangana CM to hold exclusive interaction with CEOs of global firms to explain States vision

13 Jan 2026 5:24 pm
As India takes over BRICS 2026 presidency, Jaishankar says focus on humanity-first strategy to promote global welfare

The Ministry of External Affairs released the logo, theme and website for the summit; logo is designed on the lotus flower

13 Jan 2026 5:18 pm
Mathura man carries snake in pocket to hospital after being bitten

However, it is suspected that the snake belonged to Deepak, the CMS added

13 Jan 2026 5:05 pm
Somnath temples rebuilding reflects resilience of Sanatana Dharma: Amit Shah

Shrine symbolises enduring faith and Indias civilisational continuity, says Home Minister

13 Jan 2026 5:01 pm
In Focus podcast | Is denying bail to Khalid and Imam a departure from judicial precedent?

Vrinda Grover speaks to us about the Supreme Courts UAPA bail ruling and its implications for personal liberty and dissent.

13 Jan 2026 4:54 pm
Taking on the Dubai Run 2025: 5K finish

The Dubai Fitness Challenges flagship event, considered the worlds largest free community run, saw families, fitness enthusiasts, and runners of all ages and abilities participate with enthusiasm

13 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
India falls to 3rd position in Russian fossil fuel imports in December as Reliance slashes crude buy

The total Russian hydrocarbon imports by India stood at 2.3 billion in December, down from 3.3 billion in the preceding month, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)

13 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
Telangana Depts accelerate office relocation from rented premises to Govt buildings; 18 days left before deadline

Office space owned by Schedule IX & X institutions remain vacant as disputes between TS, AP remains unresolved

13 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
Five more government employees sacked in Jammu and Kashmir for suspected terror links

The Lieutenant Governor administration has, since 2020, sacked 85 government employees after it was found during surveillance that they were working for terrorist groups

13 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Myanmar pro-military party claims most seats in junta-run election

The junta is overseeing a staggered election it pledges will return power to the people after the third and final phase of voting on January 25

13 Jan 2026 4:40 pm
BCB admits ICCs reluctance to shift games out of India but refuses to budge

BCB said the boards position remains unchanged despite the ICCs reluctance to entertain its request and both parties will continue to explore possible solutions

13 Jan 2026 4:18 pm
Six persons get life imprisonment for murder of fruit vendor in Periamet in 2013

The prosecution said A1, identified as B. Kala, 42, of Pammal, had borrowed 10 lakh from Velu, a fruit vendor, and failed to repay the amount. Following a fallout between the two over the unpaid loan, Kala planned to kill Velu

13 Jan 2026 4:14 pm
Minister Narayana lays foundation for road works at Karlapudi in Amaravati

The Minister directed the contracting agency to complete the road works within a week, stressing the need for speedy execution to address long-pending local demands

13 Jan 2026 4:14 pm
Shravan Kummar commemorates 25 years of his design journey

Margazhi, the Hyderabad-based designers event, blended heritage weaves, music, food and culture

13 Jan 2026 4:12 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Nirmala Lakshman on Indias sharpest lit fest

Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group, speaks to Team MetroPlus about the evolution of The Hindu Lit for Life since its first edition. She also speaks about reactions to her book The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community and her guilty pleasure, vanilla ice cream

13 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
T.N. CM Stalin hands over appointment orders to trans persons inducted into Home Guard services

In the first phase, five transgender people will be deployed in Chennai, 15 in Tambaram, 10 in Avadi, seven each in Coimbatore and Madurai, and six in Tiruchi

13 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
Former CPI(M) MLA P. Aisha Potty joins Congress in Kerala

Aisha Potty formally enters Congress shortly after appearing alongside senior party leaders, including AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, at ongoing day-and-night protest in front of Lok Bhavan

13 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
I oppose growing monopoly of Adani group; not development: Raj Thackeray

From cement to steel, the projects in all the sectors are given to Adani group, Raj Thackeray said

13 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Megha Majumdar on Oprahs book club and her book list

Author Megha Majumdar speaks about discussing her novel, A Guardian and A Thief with Oprah Winfrey, highlighting themes of parental love and moral conflict while emphasising the impact of immersive storytelling. Catch her session at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026

13 Jan 2026 3:47 pm
42illegalresortsaround Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve sealed

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan, on January 5, 2026, directed the Erode District Collector S. Kandasamy to initiate action against the illegal resorts and submit a status report by January 19

13 Jan 2026 3:47 pm
Union Labour Ministry intervenes, quick commerce platforms to stop 10-minute delivery practice

Workers unions welcome the move, claim it as success of December 31 flash strike

13 Jan 2026 3:45 pm
Four peace committee members shot dead in northwest Pakistan

The incident took place in the Province's Bannu district bordering North Waziristan. Unknown gunmen killed the peace committee members after ambushing them near the Mazang Chowk of the district

13 Jan 2026 3:40 pm
Irans leadership is in its final days and weeks, Germanys Merz says

Mr. Merz said Germany was in close contact with the United States and fellow European governments on the situation in Iran, and urged Tehran to end its deadly crackdown on protesters

13 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi movie review: Ravi Tejas comedy is watchable but generic

Writer-director Kishore Tirumalas Telugu film has a few funny episodes, although it fails to bring anything new to an already wafer-thin premise

13 Jan 2026 3:33 pm
Elephant calf dies after consuming explosive bait in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve; one arrested

The carcass was found on January 10, 2026, during a routine patrol in the Boothikadu range of the Guthiyalathur reserve forest, which falls under the Kadambur Forest Range in the Sathyamangalam Division

13 Jan 2026 3:32 pm