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A soldier few know, a record few can match: Brigadier Henry Bhaskars journey through two wars and beyond

A frontline officer in the 1965 and 1971 wars, Brigadier Bhaskar went on to become the first chairman of the Chittagong Port Trust in newly liberated Bangladesh after leading Indian troops into the strategic harbour city

31 Jan 2026 1:10 am
When the sea became a shared responsibility for scientists and people living along the coast

Over the past two decades, INCOISs Wave Monitoring Along Nearshore (WAMAN) buoy network has been transforming Indias coastal forecasting by combining science with community trust. With 17 nearshore buoys and active local participation, WAMAN delivers real-time wave data that strengthens early warnings, supports fishers and ports, and ensures long-term, sustainable ocean observation

31 Jan 2026 1:04 am
Green steel can shape Indias climate goals trajectory

Locking in billions of dollars in carbon inefficient technologies will be environmentally disastrous and harm the Indian economy

31 Jan 2026 12:54 am
The 27th amendment, Pakistans democratic dilemma

The amendment has consequences that will deeply affect the constitutional order

31 Jan 2026 12:50 am
How can State government squat on private property, asks Madras High Court Chief Justice

Denies interim relief to the government in a case related to rental dispute between Tambaram Police Commissionerate and its landlords

31 Jan 2026 12:49 am
SIR in Bengal: Ex-India women cricketer Jhulan Goswami summoned for SIR hearing

The matter triggered a sharp political reaction, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a national sports icon

31 Jan 2026 12:44 am
Stay the course: On the UGCs Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions rules

Equity rules may need modifications, but they are essential

31 Jan 2026 12:33 am
Will waive cooperative society loans for persons with disabilities, promises Palaniswami

He also asserts that the issue has not been resolved in the DMK-led front, with the Congress drifting from the alliance

31 Jan 2026 12:32 am
Catherine OHara, Emmy-winning comedian of Schitts Creek and SCTV fame, dies at 71

Catherine OHara died at her home following a brief illness

31 Jan 2026 12:16 am
Punjab withholding info on FIR against doctored video; bid to conceal facts: Delhi Assembly Speaker

Copies of complaint, FIR against Delhi Law Minister for posting clip not shared, says Gupta; links of case appear to extend to Punjab CM, no govt. has the right to evade accountability: Secretariat

31 Jan 2026 12:06 am
Its not very nice to change the country you represent: WGM Sara Khadem on leaving Iran for Spain

The 28-year-old was forced out of Iran after playing in the 2022 World Rapid and Blitz Championships without wearing a headscarf. She talks about her courageous decision, her life in Spain, the quality of chess in both countries, her experience of competing in the Global Chess League, and dealing with her sons cheeky Spanish

30 Jan 2026 11:53 pm
In a first for PMK, Anbumani interviews ticket aspirants

Sources say the interviews have created a buzz among the aspirants, who have had a chance to meet with the leadership and speak about their work within the party

30 Jan 2026 11:52 pm
Ranji Trophy | VimalandAthishhelp Tamil Nadu fight back afterAtitscentury

The openers take the home team to 118 for no loss at stumps on day two;the overnight Baroda batter steers his side to a first-innings total of 375; rookie spinner Hemchudeshan stars for the hosts with a six-wicket haul

30 Jan 2026 11:45 pm
Last chance for India, New Zealand to fine-tune preparations for the T20 World Cup

Two of the three fastest T20I fifties in India have come during this series with New Zealand

30 Jan 2026 11:43 pm
Ranji Trophy | Akash,Shahbazsfive-forshelp Bengal tighten its grip on Haryana

The host folds upinside 32 oversfor a meagre 100;SudipandAbhimanyustitch together a 109-run stand in the second essay as the visiting side leads by 248 with seven wickets in hand at stumps on day two

30 Jan 2026 11:41 pm
Has Manchester United found its Mr. Right in Michael Carrick?

The former Red Devils midfielder has made a stunning start to life as caretaker manager, guiding the club to wins over Man. City and Arsenal. Owing to the quality of football on display and the change in mood around Old Trafford, there is already speculation over whether the 44-year-old deserves to remain in the role beyond the end of the season

30 Jan 2026 11:37 pm
Ranji Trophy | AbhirathandHimatejastons help Hyderabad take control against Chhattisgarh

Aman and Pragnay also notch up half-centuries as the home batters grind it out without any urgency

30 Jan 2026 11:15 pm
Need a court-monitored probe on illegal sand mining as Home Minister has expressed helplessness: Karnataka HC

Court has taken suo motu cognisance based on Parameshwaras statement published in newspapers

30 Jan 2026 11:08 pm
Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez dials PM Modi, agrees to take bilateral ties to new heights

We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India-Venezuela relations to new heights in the years ahead, PM Modi said

30 Jan 2026 11:01 pm
Hamas should join the PLO, subscribe to its mandate, says Palestinian Foreign Minister Shahin

Hamas has been in de facto control of the Gaza Strip since 2006 when it defeated Fatah party of President Mahmoud Abbas in an election

30 Jan 2026 10:52 pm
Supreme Court sets aside Madras HC order asking accused to marry for bail

Advocates representing the accused-petitioner submitted before the apex court that asking their client to actually marry the woman, even before the charges were proved against him, would amount to pre-judging the allegation that he had made the promise of wedlock

30 Jan 2026 10:45 pm
ED arrests former RCom director Punit Garg

The arrest was made on Thursday (January 29, 2026) as part of the ED probe with respect to a First Information Report registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation

30 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone setback

In the wake of the cyclone, over 70 civil society groups and activists across Sri Lanka called for the renegotiation of the IMF deal, accusing the Dissanayake government of becoming a prisoner of the ongoing IMF programme

30 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Congress protests Centres renaming, dilution of MGNREGA in Himachal, Punjab

In Punjab, Congress leaders and workers held Save MGNREGA rally in Dakha, near Ludhiana

30 Jan 2026 10:35 pm
Roy sought time to talk to mother and shot himself in adjoining room

Roys wife, son and daughter, based in Dubai, are expected to reach Bengaluru on Saturday

30 Jan 2026 10:34 pm