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Indore water contamination: Official suspended over reference to ghanta row

Officials said Ujjain Division Revenue Commissioner Ashish Singh suspended the SDM on charges of serious negligence, indifference and irregularities in the discharge of official duties

5 Jan 2026 2:24 pm
Chef Joakim Prat strikes a sweet balance

Chef Joakim Prat on how sweet can be a dessert, Indian preferences and a good sourdough

5 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Beer-laden lorry overturns after collision in Keralas Kozhikode; driver killed, bottles scattered on road

More than 20 police personnel have been deployed at the accident site to prevent people from taking away the beer bottles.

5 Jan 2026 2:20 pm
PregnantSunaliKhatun who waspushed backinto Bangladesh gives birth to son after return to India

Abhishek Banerjee calls it a triumph of humanity;set to meetMsKhatun in person

5 Jan 2026 2:14 pm
Delhi govt working for public welfare, inertia from administration among biggest challenges: L-G Saxena

L-G Saxena highlights the Delhi Govts commitment to key initiatives in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, emphasising a robust investment in public welfare and environmental restoration efforts

5 Jan 2026 2:04 pm
Mini flyover sought at VelsRoad junction on Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam200-feet Radial Road

VelsRoad junction is a three-ring circus during rush hour and the chaos that prevails during this time has a domino effect on the rest ofPallavaram-Thoraipakkam200-feet Radial Road

5 Jan 2026 1:51 pm
Pelathoperesidents push backagainst parking

They have sought the Mylapore MLAs help in addressing the issue of unauthorised parking on a section of R.K. Mutt Road that hinders access to their street

5 Jan 2026 1:42 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Mobile Library flagged off

The mobile library will begin touring the city from Monday for the benefit of readers at Thiruvanmiyur Beach, Anna Nagar Tower Park, Marina Beach, Besant Nagar Beach, IIT-Madras, Light House, and Mudhalvar Pathipaggam Perambur, among other areas

5 Jan 2026 1:36 pm
Watch: Tragedy and farce: On the U.S. and Venezuela | The Hindu Editorial

Trumps illegal Venezuela strikes constitute the latest act of U.S. imperialism

5 Jan 2026 1:29 pm
Critics Choice Awards 2026: Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another wins top honours

The film won Best Picture at the awards ceremony, while Anderson grabbed the Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay awards

5 Jan 2026 1:29 pm
Madras High Court dismisses cases filed by Minister I. Periyasamy, family against ED proceedings

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, the petitioners could approach the adjudicating authority under the PMLA

5 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
Critics Choice Awards 2026: One Battle After Another, Adolescence take top prize, Frankenstein and Sinners also shine

Ryan Coogler won the award for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners while Jessey Buckley was crowned the Best Actress for Hamnet

5 Jan 2026 1:11 pm
Union Minister Manohar Lal appreciates APs progress in implementing energy efficiency programs

Manohar Lal Khattar emphasized need for States to intensify climate mitigation efforts through coordinated action involving governments, industries, institutions, and citizens, stressing that climate action cannot succeed without mass public participation

5 Jan 2026 1:08 pm
Agios Pharma shares jump as U.S. FDA expands approval for blood disorder drug

Aqvesme is expected to be available late next month, following the implementation of a required safety programme

5 Jan 2026 1:03 pm
UFC GYM India Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Premium Fitness Club at Malad in Mumbai

This gym will be theepicenter for the sport of MMA as well as MMA-driven fitness in the neighbourhood

5 Jan 2026 12:58 pm
Quantum Game Theory: The $12.4 Trillion Economics Crisis as Nations Rush to Protect Digital Assets while Quantum Computers Race toward 2028 Encryption-Breaking Capability

New Synergy Quantum Economic Analysis Applies Nobel Prize-Winning Economic Principles to Explain Mass Inaction on Post-Quantum Cryptography as Late Adopters Face Crypto-Procrastination Penalty and Economic Subjugation

5 Jan 2026 12:56 pm
U.K. starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online

The government argues evidence shows advertising influences what and when children eat, shaping preferences from a young age and increasing the risk of obesity and related illnesses

5 Jan 2026 12:52 pm
Neeraj Chopra parts ways with JSW, to set up Vel Sports

The contract between Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports reportedly ran out in December 2025 with both sides agreeing to not renew it

5 Jan 2026 12:46 pm
Premier League: Chelseas Fernandez grabs late equaliser to force draw with Man City

City miss multiple chances, including Haaland's shot off the post; Chelsea's interim manager praises team's character and performance

5 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
Djokovic exits PTPA over transparency concerns

He co-founded Professional Tennis Players Association alongside Vasek Pospisil in 2020

5 Jan 2026 12:25 pm
Banks speed up response time, but technical shortcomings continue to fuel cybercrimes

According to data accessed by The Hindu, banks response time to police enquiries and notices averaged 15 to 20 days in 2024, depending on the bank. In 2025, this has come down to about a week.

5 Jan 2026 12:24 pm
Two injured in blasts in Manipur's Bishnupur

The house has remained abandoned since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May 2023, with its owner and his family currently living at a relief camp

5 Jan 2026 12:23 pm
IRCTC scam case: Delhi HC asks CBI to reply to Lalu Prasads plea against charge framing order

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, however, refused to stay the trial, at this stage, in the case, and said it cannot do so without going through the probe agency's reply

5 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
Kalyan Singh's tenure as CM to be remembered for pushing nationalist mission in U.P.: Adityanath

Mr. Adityanath paid tributes to the former Chief Minister, fondly remembered as Babuji, and recalled his role in restoring public confidence at a time when Uttar Pradesh was facing widespread disorder

5 Jan 2026 12:18 pm
Hockey India League 2026: Putting behind 2025, SG Pipers set to chart fresh course

Pipers are trying to turn over a new page with two-time Olympic bronze medallist P.R. Sreejesh guiding from the sidelines as mentor and Tim Oudenaller of the Netherlands stepping in as head coach

5 Jan 2026 12:13 pm
Rajnath Singh commissions ICG's pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa

The 114.5-metre vessel, built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), has over 60% of indigenous content. The 4,200-tonne vessel boasts a speed of more than 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles, says officials

5 Jan 2026 12:06 pm
People of Bengal embraced SIR as beacon of hope: BJP's Suvendu writes to Chief Election Commissioner

Mr. Adhikari claimed that the CMs call to halt the special intensive revision (SIR) is nothing short of an admission of defeat, and a brazen attempt to perpetuate the electoral malfeasance that has defined her tenure

5 Jan 2026 12:05 pm
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejects Donald Trump threats, says stop slandering me

Colombias Foreign Ministry called the U.S. Presidents threats unacceptable interference and demanded respect.

5 Jan 2026 11:33 am
Filmmaker Tribeny Rai on creating Shape of Momo, nominated for the 2026 Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award

The Nepalese film had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Songwon Vision Award

5 Jan 2026 11:32 am
Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi, brother of filmmaker Major Ravi, dies

Kannan Pattambi had been an active presence in Malayalam film industry for years. He also acted in numerous television serials

5 Jan 2026 11:20 am
Three minors held for pelting stones at religious procession

A girl who was part of the Om Shakti devotees participating in the procession sustained head injuries in the stone-pelting.

5 Jan 2026 11:18 am
Three killed, ten injured as bus overturns on highway in Rajasthan

An accident occurred at around 10 p.m. when the bus lost control and overturned on the highway. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, says Ahore Station House Officer

5 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Malaysia Open badminton: Rejuvenated Indian shuttlers eye strong start to new season

Indian badminton endured a difficult 2025 marked by injuries and inconsistent performances at the top level

5 Jan 2026 11:01 am
Why awareness about folic acid to prevent spina bifida must become a public health priority

Since 1991, the fact that pre-conceptional intake of folic acid by women can prevent more than 70% of Spina Bifida cases has been known. Yet, 30 years later, India is one of the few countries where no meaningful efforts to create awareness about this intervention have been carried out, making it home to one of the highest prevalence rates of this condition in the world

5 Jan 2026 10:59 am
China seeks enhanced ties with Ireland, as leaders meet in Beijing

Mr. Xi emphasised mutual respect and achieving win-win outcomes as valuable experiences for the long-term, stable development of China-Ireland ties

5 Jan 2026 10:59 am
Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?, on January 3, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included: Ajay Zener, Founder, GradSquare India; Deepa Sethi, Executive Chair, GLOBE (Global Linkages, Outreach, Branding, and Evaluation), IIM Kozhikode; Ayush Kumar, Managing Director, New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM); and Saikrishnaa B, Student, IIM Bangalore. The webinar was moderated by M. Kalyanaraman, who heads the education vertical of The Hindu.

5 Jan 2026 10:54 am
Indian Air Forces Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to thrill Hyderabad skies during Wings India 2026

Formed in 1966, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team is popularly known as the Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force

5 Jan 2026 10:42 am
Anne Franks step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies

Schloss co-founded the Anne Frank Trust U.K. in 1990 to educate people about the Holocaust and combat prejudice.

5 Jan 2026 10:22 am
New Zealand launches review of medical portal hack

New Zealand newspaper The Post reported that a $60,000 ransom had been demanded to prevent the release of the documents

5 Jan 2026 10:18 am
What is Siberian High?

As December cold spreads its wings, frigid wind enthusiastically conducts Asias winter once again all thanks to one Mr. Siberian High.

5 Jan 2026 10:00 am
Celebrating history: Through New Years past into New Years present!

This new New Year brings us a novel hope of a new chance; the time button refreshed and a new calendar highlighting the walls of our home. Today, lets cycle through New Years Day history and see how we developed and embraced this idea.

5 Jan 2026 10:00 am
Rupee falls 4 paise to 90.24 against U.S. dollar in early trade

According to forex traders, the rupee is expected to trade lower due to geopolitical development, even though a lower crude prices could provide some cushion

5 Jan 2026 9:58 am
32 Cuban officers were killed in U.S. operation in Venezuela

While Venezuela's government has acknowledged that a number of people died in the American blasts, they did not confirm how many were killed

5 Jan 2026 9:39 am
Trump insists we need Greenland for U.S. security

Washingtons military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears for Greenland, which Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to annex, given its strategic location in the Arctic

5 Jan 2026 9:30 am
Big Techs fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

Tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are increasingly being voted down

5 Jan 2026 9:29 am
Sprawling CES gadget fest a world stage for AI and its hype

AI being built into humanoid robots remains a work in progress, with human tele-operators overseeing their operation remotely

5 Jan 2026 9:05 am