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In Focus podcast | Should India join Trumps Board of Peace?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the politics behind Trumps Board of Peace and the strategic choices facing India.

27 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Kerala govt. medical college doctors stage Secretariat dharna, begin relay hunger stir

A relay hunger strike will also begin at Thiruvananthapuram MCH from January 28, 2025.

27 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Student group protests outside UGC office in Delhi, demands complete rollback of equity rules

Amid heavy barricading and rain, around 100 students participated in the protest; the group submitted a list of demands to the UGC, including a complete rollback of the regulations

27 Jan 2026 4:50 pm
Stock markets bounce back on buying in metal, bank stocks; optimism over India-EU FTA

From the 30-Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest gainers

27 Jan 2026 4:48 pm
Shivamogga DISHA committee adopts resolution in support of VB - G RAM G

This decision of the DISHA gains significance in the wake of the opposition of the government of Karnataka to replacing the MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G

27 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
27 Jan 2026 4:42 pm
Can India adopt a humane solution to stray dogs issue?

On January 28, the Supreme Court will hear representations from all States and Union Territories on the stray dog issue

27 Jan 2026 4:36 pm
Vishwakarma scheme ensures self employment opportunities quickly: BJP leader Ramesh Yadav

The scheme which was launched by the Union Government to benefit carpenters, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, potters, artisans, masons

27 Jan 2026 4:29 pm
Convicted Kerala CPI(M) councillor accused of parole violation after joining Payyannur protest in Kerala

V.K. Nishad was seen participating in a CPI(M) protest held at Payyannur on Monday against expelled party leader V. Kunhikrishnan

27 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
Sangeethabhushan Award given away

The event marked the commemoration of Subramania Bhagavathar, one of the foremost disciples of the legendary Carnatic musician Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar.

27 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Maharashtra cabinet approves Metro project to link Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports

The corridor will have 20 stations, including six underground and 14 elevated stations. Land acquisition for the project, covering 30.7 hectares, is expected to cost 388 crore

27 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
Rowdy & Co: First look from Siddharths next unveiled

Written and directed by Karthik G Krish, the film also stars Yogi Babu, Sunil and Redin Kingsley in pivotal roles

27 Jan 2026 4:21 pm
SC declines plea about entry into sanctum of Mahakaleshwar temple, says court not the right authority to decide

The Apex Court says that let those at the helm of affairs at the temple take a call on the matter

27 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Colonial building at Government Botanical Garden in Nilgiris converted into museum

Tourists are now allowed to visit the museum, where old photographs of the garden, detailing its founding and the changes it underwent over the past two centuries, have been exhibited

27 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Supreme Court quashes JioStar's plea, allows CCI probe into abuse of dominance in Kerala cable TV market

A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta said the matter is at a preliminary stage and the market regulator may be allowed to continue with its probe

27 Jan 2026 4:15 pm
Kerala court detains Congress MP Shafi Parambil, fines him 1,000 in NH blockade case

Palakkad court issued an arrest warrant against Shafi Parambil last week after he repeatedly failed to appear before it. Vadakara MP then appeared before the court on Tuesday, following which he was detained until the court is adjourned at 5 p.m.

27 Jan 2026 4:09 pm
Dhinakaran sees scope for coalition government, cabinet berths for AMMK

Political pundits say the current political situation in Tamil Nadu favoured a coalition government, and there is a chance that we will be accommodated in the AIADMK cabinet, Mr. Dhinakaran told journalists in Madurai

27 Jan 2026 4:04 pm
Rama Vaidyanathan explores the myriad facets of Sringara rasa

The senior dancers performance at The Music Academys dance festival showed how the Bharatanatyam repertoire can be reimagined.

27 Jan 2026 3:21 pm
Samantha Ruth Prabhu joins Mile Collective, a wellness-led activewear brand

The label adds to the actresss growing portfolio of health-and wellness-focussed ventures

27 Jan 2026 3:19 pm
Apple launches new AirTag with increased range and enhanced speaker

Apples AirTag is powered by the companys second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that is also found in the iPhone 17 lineup

27 Jan 2026 3:18 pm
A reality check on how UGC rules on flexibility, multidisciplinarity pan out on the ground

While the UGC claims that these measures aim to significantly expand academic flexibility by offering students greater choice in subject selection and enabling a more flexible higher education system, the colleges, particularly serving in towns, in Tier 2 and Tier 3 are struggling to implement these changes.

27 Jan 2026 3:14 pm
T.N. BJP plans micro-level outreach through suggestion boxes, online portal for election manifesto inputs

Speaking to The Hindu, senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, who is heading the 13-member panel to draft the partys election manifesto, said at the first meeting of the panel held recently, it was decided to elicit the opinions and needs of the people Assembly segment-wise

27 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
Tharun Bhascker: I wanted to break free and portray a grey character

Tharun Bhascker on his dark turn in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi and directing the Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi sequel

27 Jan 2026 3:10 pm
Watch: Diasporic narratives of relocation and belonging

At the Hindu Lit For Life 2026, the session, Diasporic Narratives of Relocation and Belonging, included the insights of authors Amrita Shah, Viji Krishnamoorthy, and Saras Manickam and their experiences writing migrant stories.

27 Jan 2026 3:05 pm
India-EU FTA likely to make premium luxury cars less expensive

The EU will eliminate duty in a phased manner for Indian automobiles, whereas India will reduce the levies to 10% for specified numbers

27 Jan 2026 2:57 pm
First edition of the Touring Talkies Frame and Fame Awards 2026 held in Chennai

The organisers honoured artistes and technicians in the Tamil film industry

27 Jan 2026 2:56 pm
Bengaluru police register suo motu case after woman alleges harassment by naked man in car

In a video which went viral on social media, the woman is heard shouting for help and accusing passersby of ignoring her distress

27 Jan 2026 2:38 pm
How an NGOs initiative is helping parents in T.N. villages support childrens early development

Initiated in 2014 in five villages in Gummidipoondi, with assistance from Michelin Tyres, the programme sought to raise awareness among parents about child and brain development.

27 Jan 2026 2:34 pm
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against VIP darshan at Ujjain Mahakal temple

The petitioner argued that there ought to be a uniform policy, especially about entering the garbh-garha (sanctum sanctorum)

27 Jan 2026 2:30 pm
Watch: Hindi language creation was a political project: Ghazala Wahab

In a conversation with Varghese K. George, Resident Editor of The Hindu, Delhi, at The Hindu Lit Fest 2026, author Ghazala Wahab spoke about her book, The Hindu Heartland: A Study. It examines how the Hindi heartland has come to be viewed today - as politically important, but socially regressive.

27 Jan 2026 2:29 pm
India-EU FTA Mother of All Deals

The talks for the pact were concluded on Friday (January 23), and it was approved by the Union Cabinet on Saturday (January 24)

27 Jan 2026 2:26 pm
L367: Mohanlal teams up with Meppadiyan-maker Vishnu Mohan for his next

The upcoming film is bankrolled by Shri Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies

27 Jan 2026 2:26 pm
27 Jan 2026 2:26 pm
A century in the capital: How Delhis Parsis mark 100 years of community, faith and philanthropy

As the Delhi Parsi Anjuman turns 100, a small yet enduring community reflects on its Mughal-era links, living traditions and a legacy built far beyond numbers

27 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
Tracing the Seven Sisters across land and time

Until March 15, 2026, Humayuns Tomb World Heritage Site Museum will be a portal to Australias desert landscapes and indigenous traditions, as nearly 300 works of art, dance, and multimedia bring the epic journey of the Seven Sisters to life for Indian audiences

27 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
A Delhi exhibition reclaims phulkari as memory, ritual and lived archive

Bringing together over 40 rare pre-Partition textiles, the exhibition at Delhis LATITUDE 28 gallery traces how phulkari functioned within womens lives, marking birth, marriage, belief and everyday domestic worlds

27 Jan 2026 2:06 pm
A childrens library in Hyderabad where stories shape values

Founded by educator Shilpa Kiranveer, the Gachibowli space blends storytelling, reading and culture to nurture young minds

27 Jan 2026 2:06 pm
Karnataka constitutes Gig Workers Welfare Board

According to the notification, the Labour Minister will be the ex-officio President of the Board.

27 Jan 2026 1:55 pm