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India-EU FTA to bring Indian textile exporters on par with global competition in EU market

The FTA provides immediate zero duty on 100 per cent tariff lines, and opens up direct access to the $263 billion EU textile market

BHEL gets 5,400 crore coal gasification project order

SulaFest 2026 returns to Nashik for its 15th edition with a focus on homegrown music

With artists like Nucleya, King, Midival Punditz ft. Karsh Kale and Kutle Khan, The Yellow Diary and Princely States Dub Orchestra, SulaFests 15t

Concerns raised over poor maintenance of road furniture in Coimbatore city

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 116.05 feet

Mystery shrouds Britons death in Patna hotel room

Police are still waiting for the postmortem report; the deceaseds family members in London have been informed

23 Indian fishermen freed after three months in Bangladesh custody

Detained after inadvertently drifting into Bangladeshi waters in October, fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal are scheduled to be hande

BJP urges govt. employees to vote against Cong. over dues

New UGC regulations explained: Why some students cry reverse discrimination

On January 13, the Union government notified new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations mandating all higher education institutions to fo

Coimbatore Corporation gets green light for 9.9-crore paralympic sports complex

Additional Health Secretary inspects maternity and child health super speciality hospital; instructs officials to get it ready for early inauguration

The super speciality block of Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital, which is coming up on an outlay of 136.35 crore, has been rechrist

Gold soars to record Rs 1.66 lakh/10g; silver at lifetime high of Rs 3.7 lakh/kg

New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) Gold and silver prices dazzled in the national capital on Tuesday, with both precious metals vaulting to uncharted highs,

Police personnel should strictly adhere to rules and lead citizens by example

Road safety awareness bike rally flagged off at the District Armed Reserve Police Grounds in Kalaburagi

Teachers federation announces month-long campaign from February 1 to boost enrolment in government schools

Around 1.85 lakh teachers will carry door-to-door campaign and request parents to enrol their children in government schools, highlighting severa

Watch: Hundreds rush to grab free food at Shilpa Shettys cafe

Hyderabad: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is once again in the news, but this time not for a film. Her newly launched restaurant Ammakai in Mumb

Coimbatore, Tiruppur Corporations raise funds through municipal bonds

Tribal students return home as cooking gas shortage hits pre-matric hostel

DCC president injured during Congress protest march in Idukki

Protest taken out demanding the arrest of those involved the Sabarimala theft case

Did film producer forge phone call records of a financier, judge and court staff?: Madras High Court orders police inquiry

Justice Sunder Mohan directs Chennai Cyber Crime cell to find out whether the phone call records were genuine or forged

After Australia, France to ban social media for children under 15

Paris: French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to enter into force at the sta

Shivamogga: Nagarika Hitarakshana Vedike asks city corporation to take over contested property as per High Court order

Falling water levels, silt deposition threaten livelihoods tied to Kashmirs Wular Lake

The freshwater lake, spread over 200 square km, supports a large population of fishermen living on its banks

GST officer resigns in support of Yogi over Shankaracharya issue

Ayodhya (UP): GST Deputy Commissioner Prashant Kumar Singh on Tuesday, January 27, resigned in protest against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranands

ASI team to inspect Nagalapuram temple gopuram in early February

The team will identify measures for technical evaluation, scientific preservation, restoration and long-term protection of the structure

Apolitical movement begins in support of Bedti-Varada river-linking project

Decision taken to set up committee led by seers to meet the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and Union Ministers from the State

Milky Mist to set up plant in Maharashtra

UGC guidelines: Protestors burn effigies, demand rollback in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Jan 27 (PTI) Protests erupted in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Aligarh, Sambhal, and Kushinagar, against the University

YSRCP leader urges PM on effective implementation of SVAMITVA scheme in A.P.

IndiaEU FTA Explained: Mother of All Deals, 99% exports go duty-free

A.P. CM sets 50 million MT horticulture output target for Rayalaseema, Prakasam

Pending irrigation projects requiring minimal funds must be undertaken on a priority, says Naidu; officials told to prepare plans to rebuild the

Embraer-Adani tie-up targets made-in-India regional aircraft

Partnership focuses on local assembly and deeper indigenisation

Anna University permits viva-voce during January to confer Ph.D graduands with doctorate degrees next month

Railways installing new steel girders at Melapudur subway

Elderly woman injured after minor 2-wheeler rider knocks her down

Tobacco concealed in iron balls found inside Central Prison

Udupi DC asks tourist boat operators to register with tourism dept. within 45 days

Wheres my federal tax refund? Simple steps to track your IRS payment

The 2026 IRS tax season is officially active. Most electronic filers receive federal refunds within 21 days. However, PATH Act credits delay paym

Students get an insight into Mysurus heritage

Govt using ID cards to spread religious hatred: Imran Masood

Saharanpur: Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday, January 27, attacked the government over what he termed strange and disturbing circumstances in

Bankers stage demo for introduction of 5-day-a week banking system

The IBA and United Forum of Bank Unions signed a memorandum of understanding on December 7, 2023, agreeing on the 5-day-a week banking operations

Labourer dies at worksite in Perambalur

Madikeri CMC cracks down on stray cattle on roads

The CMC Commissioner has set February 6 as the deadline for cattle owners to voluntarily restrain and control their cattle

BPCL to supply ATF to GMR Hyderabad airport via dedicated pipeline

The proposed ATF pipeline will span over56 kilometres, including approximatelyone kilometrewithin the airport premises

Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: 'Re-examine all you have been told'Inspiring quotes by the foundational American poet

Quote of the Day: Walt Whitman, a renowned American poet, championed independent thinking. His words urge readers to question what they are told

FTA with EU to catalyse India's export-led global value chain integration: ICEA

India and the European Union have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement. This deal supports India's shift to export-focused manufacturing. It ai

India needs USD 145 bn annual energy investment to meet net-zero goals

Betul: India will need to mobilise average annual investments of about USD 145 billion in its energy sector to bridge the gap between sustained e

Intense rivalry augurs well for 100m male sprinters

Manikanta,Kujur,Gurindervir,Borgohain,Guravaim to to be more consistent, work towards improved timings and win a medal at the Asian Games and Com

Armed Reserve constable dies of cardiac arrest in West Godavari

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Kannada film Peotu attempts to explore alcohol addiction through new lens

Peotu explores a mans battle with alcoholism. Director Karthik Rajan speaks to The Hindu on the film, its theme and challenges of shooting it

Congress leader Kimmane Ratnakar questions efforts of RSS to unite all Hindus

The new infrastructure imperative: Budget priorities for a high-growth, low-inflation India

Budget 2026: India is making significant strides in infrastructure development. The PM Gati Shakti program has successfully reduced logistics cos

Medical student from Cuddalore discharged from Russian military, says Durai Vaiko

Road safety mission launched to make Anantapur accident-free

The initiative involves various awareness programmes across the district till January 31

Watch: Footnotes of Mahabharata spotlights five iconic women from the epic

At the Hindu Lit For Life 2026, in a conversation that turned the Mahabharata on its head by listening to the sidelined voices of women, witnesse

No proposal to extend Namma Metro to Doddaballapur: State govt.

Namma Metro line connecting the city to KIA is expected to become operational by 2027

Siddaramaiah loses cool over DK, DK slogans at Bengaluru rally

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, January 27, lost his cool and shouted at some Youth Congress workers who started rai

Bank employees protest in Vizianagaram for five day workweek system

Hyderabad Police introduce QR wristbands for childrens safety at Medaram Jatara

Three dead, two injured in accident in Namakkal

A.P. Minister launches Drugs pai Dandayatra in NTR district

Five women police officers, as part of a special drive launched by the NTR police, will organise a 500-km cycle rally over 35 days with the objec

Central government urged to address structural issues in man-made fibres sector

Government that disappoints followers of Sanatan Dharma will never return to power: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said that followers of various Sanatan traditions waited for a long time after Independence, hoping for a government that would give du

Pensioners stage demonstration demanding additional 10% pension for those who crossed 70 years

India and EU clinch the mother of all deals in a historic free trade agreement

NEW DELHI, January 27, 2026 (AP) After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union announced Tuesday they have reached a fr

CESC to add 600 MW power by March; major infrastructure works under way

Under the KUSUM-C scheme, steps have been initiated to generate 900 MW of power within the CESC limits

Kerala to become Indias first State with a comprehensive urban policy: Minister M.B. Rajesh

The States urban population increased from 26.44% in 1991 to 47.22% in 2011; estimates indicate that it could reach 80% by 2051

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje offers prayers at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada

Over 1 lakh household connections in Coimbatore city receive 24/7 drinking water supply

SGOU capacity building workshop

Applied Materials unveils 8.06-lakh-sq-ft workplace in Bengaluru

The campus represents a significant step forward in its India journey, strengthening capabilities in R&D

Watch: Kalpana Karunakaran revisits her grandmothers life

Kalpana Karunakarans grandmother, Pankajam, was, by her own definition, a woman of no consequence. Her life and her story formed the subject of d

ASHA workers urge Centre to release pending hike, seek minimum wages of 28,000

The increased remuneration was reportedly announced by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in July 2025

Mamata forcefully taking on BJP at national level, says Akhilesh Yadav after meeting her

Mr. Yadav met Mamata Banerjee at the State Secretariat Nabanna amid a charged political atmosphere in the poll-bound State over the controversial

Deep work and focus: how to do meaningful work daily

Learn what deep work really means, the neuroscience behind focus, and how modern tools can help you work with clarity, intensity, and purpose.

Demand for logistics professionals on the rise: IMT Hyderabad Director

TheIMT Hyderabadhadpartnered with the CII Institute of Logistics to develop an industry-integrated program in Logistics and Supply Chain Manageme

Inside Kushinagars third-generation photo studio adapting to digital change

Third-generation entrepreneur Sunil Kumar lives in Padrauna citys Awas Vikas Colony in Kushinagar district. His workday unfolds inside a small ph

Farmer organisation calls dawn-to-dusk Odisha bandh over paddy procurement mess on January 28

Congress backs the 12-hour shutdown; BJDsaysit supports farmers cause but will not participate

India and EU conclude talks on mother of all deals, ending negotiations that started in 2007

The conclusion of negotiations on the FTA marks the end of a two-decades-old process, after talks were first launched in 2007. Talks were resumed

Watch: An illiterate like me has readers following me now: Manoranjan Byapari

The pioneer of Dalit writing from Bengal, Manoranjan Byapari, at the The Hindu Lit for Life session 2026 spoke from his heart about his life jour

One more tiger cub captured in Chamarajanagars Nanjidevanapura

Mandya gets Gandhi Bhavan

India-EU agreement: This sector could be the outright winner

A new India-EU free trade agreement extends beyond traditional trade, establishing a defence and security framework. This partnership allows Indi

Congress pushes for bigger share in UDF seat negotiations

Kerala Congress draws firm lines as Congress eyes Changanassery, Ettumanur, Idukki and Kuttanad

'Just a show': Ukrainians believe Russia wants war, not talks

The bombardment knocked out lighting and heating to Ukrainians in freezing temperatures, but it also sent a signal, according to Kyiv, of Russia'

Government shutdown 2026 fallout: How your student loans, Social Security, and investments could be affected

As the January 30, 2026, deadline nears, a partial U.S. government shutdown threatens vital services. Social Security and Medicare remain protect

Hyderabad sheher ek mehfil hain: Sameer Rahat at HLF 2026

Hyderabad sheher ek mehfil hain. Poora sheher hi mehfil hain (The entire city of Hyderabad is a gathering). So, when I come to Hyderabad, and eve

PM Modi says India-EU free trade agreement accounts for 25% of global GDP; single Judge order that favoured Vijays Jana Nayagan set aside, plea sent back for fresh hearing, and more

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Telangana heading to join ageing States; people above 60 years rose from 10.1% to 12.5% in a decade

RBI study says people above 60 years to be close to 15% of population by 2031

Farmers observe fast at Periyakudi

Watch: Snowfall disrupts air traffic as 58 flights to and from Srinagar cancelled, tourists stranded