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Mehbooba Mufti wants Centre's intervention for safe return of students from Iran

According to estimates, a little over 10,000 Indians, including students, are currently living in Iran

15 Jan 2026 12:50 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: Opposition raises concerns over marker pens used instead of indelible ink, BMC to probe complaints

The ink on the finger after voting can be removed with a sanitiser. Instead of ink, pens are being used after voting, says Maharashta Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray

15 Jan 2026 12:43 pm
Singer Saindhavi on music, films and life | Margazhi | GV Prakash

Popular Chennai-based singer, Saindhavi, has just seen two radically different musical stages: Carnatic music performances at Chennais sabhas during the Margazhi season, and performing at actor Vijays Jana Nayagan musical event in Malaysia. In an interview with The Hindu for the This Changed My Life video podcast, this popular singer talks about adapting to the needs of modern audiences. She also talks about her relationship with popular music composer GV Prakash after their official divorce in

15 Jan 2026 12:29 pm
Two sports trainees found dead in hostel in Kerala

The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained; police will record statements from other sportspersons in the hostel, their trainers and relatives, an official said

15 Jan 2026 12:23 pm
Supreme Court refuses to entertain Jana Nayagan producer, who says he is ruined

Supreme Court asks the Madras High Court Division Bench to pass a direction on January 20

15 Jan 2026 11:53 am
Trump set to meet Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduros successor

The meeting comes as Mr. Trump and his top advisers have signaled their willingness to work with acting President Delcy Rodrguez

15 Jan 2026 11:52 am
Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Kharge

On Indian Army Day, we bow in reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

15 Jan 2026 11:46 am
God of War: Ryan Hurst to play Kratos in series adaptation of the popular video game

Based on PlayStations massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the show has received a two-season order

15 Jan 2026 11:39 am
Another crane collapses in Thailand killing 2 people, police say

A crane involved in the construction of an elevated highway fell onto the road beneath, in Samut Sakhon province near the capital, Bangkok.

15 Jan 2026 11:38 am
Domestic coal production accelerates 3.6% in December, although year-to-date production slips marginally

Although, overall coal dispatch decelerated in December primarily led by a lower offtake to the power sector.

15 Jan 2026 11:24 am
T20 World Cup on back-burner for few more days: Ten Doeschate

Strategy (wise), I can't see anything that we've had to skirt around in terms of prepping for the (T20) World Cup. We are fully focused on this series. Every series is important, says India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate

15 Jan 2026 11:17 am
Watch | Moving on: On Indias Consumer Price Index and a new base year

India is getting rid of an outdated dataset for measuring inflation.

15 Jan 2026 11:11 am
At 2.9C, Delhi records its coldest morning this season

The minimum temperature recorded at Palam was its lowest since 2010

15 Jan 2026 11:08 am
Euphoria season 3 trailer: Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney return in HBOs high-voltage drama

The new season will take place five years after the events that unfolded last time

15 Jan 2026 11:00 am
President Murmu, PM Modi hail Indian armed forces personnel on Army Day

PM Modi said the country remembers with deep respect those who have laid down their lives in the line of duty

15 Jan 2026 10:17 am
Iran further extends order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft as tensions remain high

The Iranian government offered no explanation of the decision to shut its airspace

15 Jan 2026 9:53 am
At least five killed, ten injured in van-tractor collision in Bhopal

A pickup van headed for Narmadapuram and the tractor trolley collided head-on, Berasia police station inspector in-charge Vijendra Sen said

15 Jan 2026 9:29 am
Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

X said it will geoblock the ability of all Grok and X users to create images of people in ikinis, underwear, and similar attire in those jurisdictions where such actions are deemed illegal

15 Jan 2026 9:21 am
Voting underway for high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra; all eyes on big battle for Mumbai

Except for Mumbai, the other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will take place on January 16

15 Jan 2026 8:41 am
Jallikattu 2026: Why Alanganallurs bull tamers risk their lives

Why do men enter the vaadivasal to take on bulls more powerful than themselves? As Tamil Nadu gears up for jallikattu the annual bull-taming event held during Pongal season we hear from two tamers from Alanganallur village near Madurai, which attracts hundreds of tourists from across India and the world

15 Jan 2026 8:06 am
Pregnancy increases the risk of UTIs: why and what you can do

A quiet but clinically important condition is asymptomatic bacteriuria, where bacteria are present in the urine without the burning, urgency, or discomfort commonly associated with UTIs. During pregnancy it increases the risk of kidney infections, maternal sepsis, preterm labour, and low birth weight babies

15 Jan 2026 8:00 am
How are cryptocurrency exchanges in India vetting customers? | Explained

Cryptocurrency exchanges in India use a range of methods to verify their customers and prevent money-laundering and the financing of terrorism

15 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures GOP senators to flip

Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who has brought a series of war powers resolutions this year, accused Republicans of burying a debate about the merits of an ongoing campaign of attacks and threats against Venezuela

15 Jan 2026 7:24 am
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

Outside the host United States, Mexico, and Canada, the most requests were made by fans residing in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia

15 Jan 2026 7:13 am
Air India says flights overflying Iran will use alternative route, warns of delays

The company said in a statement that some Air India flights where currently rerouting is not possible are being cancelled

15 Jan 2026 6:57 am
Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today

More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators

15 Jan 2026 6:23 am
The metaverse has always existed: Amitav Ghosh on his new novel, Ghost-Eye

The award-winning author discusses the existence of parallel worlds, climate denial and imagination

15 Jan 2026 6:05 am
Uproar as rats roam near beds, oxygen pipes in Gonda Hospital; Opposition raises concern for patient safety

With the video going viral, the Opposition alleged that the health infrastructure in the State is in a shambles

15 Jan 2026 5:45 am
City coughs, sputters, as Bhogi fires burn; 4 stations record poor air quality

TNPCB data showed that in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. on Tuesday, four stations out of 15, registered poor air quality

15 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off

They alleged corporate went into liquidation and right to transfer land parcels was given to another company without taking them into confidence

15 Jan 2026 5:15 am
League Cup semifinal: Advantage Arsenal after win at Chelsea

Arsenal is chasing its first silverware since 2020; Garnacho double gives Chelsea hope for second leg

15 Jan 2026 4:44 am
15 Jan 2026 4:40 am
Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women

In 2015 and 2025, the share of workers living in extreme poverty declined by only 3.1 percentage points, to 7.9%, compared with a decline of 15 percentage points in the previous decade

15 Jan 2026 4:20 am
Iran protests: Trump claims killing has stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead

The Iranian security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,586, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported

15 Jan 2026 3:53 am
Lift curbs on news websites, Editors Guild tells India, Pakistan

It also seeks to restore access to cross-border journalism

15 Jan 2026 3:40 am
Bihar Chief Secretary makes geo-spatial approval mandatory for DPRs of infra projects above 50 crore

Departments were instructed to incorporate geo-spatial inputs at the planning stage itself to avoid technical, administrative, and land-related obstacles at later stages.

15 Jan 2026 2:40 am
CPC delegation meets Left leaders in Delhi

The CPC delegation also visited the BJP headquarters and met RSS and Congress leaders

15 Jan 2026 2:20 am
Denmark, Greenland talks with Vance and Rubio fail to alter U.S. position

The Danish Minister said a U.S. takeover of Greenland, where Washington has long had a military base, was absolutely not necessary

15 Jan 2026 1:56 am
Indore water contamination: Medical panel pegs death toll at 15

The panel, consisting of five doctors from the government-run Mahatma Gandhi Medical (MGM) College, has submitted a report to the State authorities confirming 15 deaths even as the official figure remains at six

15 Jan 2026 1:29 am
Political parties make pitch for 2027 Punjab election at Maghi Mela

AAP govt. will make provision in budget to give 1,000 per monthto every woman, says Mann; Akali Dal chief lists poll promises; BJP holds first independent political rally at annual gathering

15 Jan 2026 1:28 am