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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion

The administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has been seeking to improve ties with Pyongyang, but so far its overtures have been rebuffed by its neighbour

14 Jan 2026 6:51 am
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh vacating Rajya Sabha seat, not to seek third term

Singhs decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged him to make way for an SC community representative

14 Jan 2026 6:46 am
Manchester United hires Michael Carrick as head coach until end of season

The former England midfielder won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during a trophy-laden playing career at Old Trafford

14 Jan 2026 5:45 am
U.S. Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans

Arguments involve laws passed in West Virginia and Idaho; Trump backs states in crackdown on transgender athletes

14 Jan 2026 5:39 am
Bihar Cabinet clears decks for construction of Indrapuri reservoir project

Approves draft agreement to be signed between Bihar and Jharkhand; the move will further strengthen irrigation facility in eight districts of Bihar

14 Jan 2026 5:27 am
Rest of the world rooting for Gaganyaan mission, says Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair

If successful, the mission will make India the fourth country to send humans to space,following the Russia, theUSand China.

14 Jan 2026 5:22 am
Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of dismantling MGNREGA, says party has allergy to Mahatma Gandhi

The Karnataka Chief Minister alleged that the new framework shifted financial burdens to States and diluted panchayat-level planning

14 Jan 2026 5:17 am
What an edible insects stall revealed about acceptance, normal food

Despite their nutritional and environmental benefits, people are increasingly moving away from insect-based foods. Urbanisation has created both physical and cultural distance from such practices. Many younger generations that have grown up or settled in cities are often unaware that insects are eaten across several parts of India

14 Jan 2026 5:15 am
Wont allow Assembly polls if SIR is obstructed in WB, says State BJP president

The BJP leader said that party workers had held protests at various places in the State after the officials refused to accept the objection forms by the party

14 Jan 2026 4:50 am
Rahul Gandhi holds discussions with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar separately at Mysuru airport

The interactions have drawn attention as the issue of leadership and power-sharing continues to be discussed publicly

14 Jan 2026 4:20 am
A hundred years ago | The literary institute, Namakkal

From the January 13, 1926 issue as there was no issue on January 14, 1926

14 Jan 2026 4:15 am
14 Jan 2026 4:12 am
Iran aired nearly 100 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture, claim activists

Iran alleges confessions broadcast on state media, which often include references to Israel or America, are proof of foreign plots behind nationwide protests

14 Jan 2026 3:51 am
Government doctors body urges CM to fulfil 2019 pay promise

The committee said around 19,000 government doctors were awaiting salary revisions that have been pending for over a decade

14 Jan 2026 2:50 am
Nitin Nabin to be formally elected BJP president on January 20

All Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States as well as State unit presidents and national office-bearers have been asked to be present in Delhi for the nomination

14 Jan 2026 2:16 am
J&K Muslim bodies express concern over police profiling' of mosques

Political and Muslim religious leaders describe move to seek details of mosques, its ideology and caretakers as intrusive and threatening

14 Jan 2026 2:15 am
Governors Rule in Mizoram tribal council extended for 6 months

On January 7, the State Cabinet said there was no justification for extending Governors Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council

14 Jan 2026 2:10 am
Punjab police get 3-day ultimatum to explain FIR in Atishi video row

Assembly Speaker questions impartiality of the probe, says police seeking 10 days to reply despite instant FIR, investigation raises serious questions; govt. flags Atishis silence, seeks answers from her; AAP demands apology from Tourism Minister

14 Jan 2026 1:50 am
Prime Minister Modi to address public meeting in city on Jan. 23

The public meeting will be organised in a grand manner, in which AIADMK leaders, including the party general secretary and the NDAs Chief Ministerial face Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and leaders from other alliance parties will share the stage with Mr. Modi

14 Jan 2026 12:48 am
The way forward for determining citizenship

As there is no satisfactory means of proving a voters citizenship retrospectively, identify a prospective exercise to ensure that no genuine citizen gets excluded from the electoral roll or citizenship

14 Jan 2026 12:42 am
Book on clinical approach to managing puberphonia released

Puberphonia (functional falsetto) is a voice condition where a male continues to speak in a high-pitched voice after puberty, despite normal vocal cords. It is usually linked to psychological factors or habitual speaking patterns

14 Jan 2026 12:39 am
More for later: German Chancellor Friedrich Merzs India visit

Chancellor Merzs visit signals a wider engagement with the EU

14 Jan 2026 12:20 am
Decisive new factors in the Iranian conundrum

The genesis of Irans ongoing crisis lies in growing and dire eco-political conditions, but it has also shown up new systemic vulnerabilities

14 Jan 2026 12:16 am
Language of harmony: on the Malayalam Language Bill

The rights of linguistic minorities must be protected in every State

14 Jan 2026 12:10 am
India must focus on AI and its environmental impact

There are several AI sustainable practices that India can adopt

14 Jan 2026 12:08 am
Mumbai set for high-stakes battle as campaigning for 29 civic body elections ends

Roadshows, door-to-door meetings dominate the day ahead of polls tomorrow; all eyes on countrys richest civic body, BMC; SEC declares polls to 12 zila parishads, 125 panchayat samitis to be held on Feb. 5

14 Jan 2026 12:06 am