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Watch: Ahead of polls, T.T.V. Dhinakarans AMMK returns to NDA fold

With only a few months to go for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, led by T.T.V. Dhinakaran, rejoined the National Democratic Alliance.

21 Jan 2026 11:15 pm
21 Jan 2026 11:11 pm
Supreme Court draws a clear line between splurging on freebies and investing State largesse for public welfare

Supreme Court asks why there is no dedicated diversion of revenue surplus for developmental purposes, which would further the constitutional ideal of inclusivity through free medical care and education for the poor

21 Jan 2026 11:09 pm
Nepals election takes shape as parties file nominations

A former Prime Minister misses out, another braces for a tough contest; ministers and mayors quit to contest the March 5 polls

21 Jan 2026 10:45 pm
CAQM submits long-term steps to curb air pollution; Supreme Court asks Delhi authorities to act

The measures include phasing out polluting vehicles from Delhi-NCR, fortifying the pollution-under-check regime, augmentation of rail transport and metro models, revised electric vehicle policy, etc.

21 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Why are landless tribals and farmers protesting in Maharashtra? | The Hindu Explains

Thousands of farmers and tribals from areas like Vasai, and the tehsils of Palghar, including Charoti, Manor, Wada, Vikramgad, Talasari, and Mokhed, participated in the long march protest led by Communist Party of India (Marxist) from Charoti to Palghar Collector office covering about 60 km on foot. The protest started on January 19, 2026, and continued on January 20, 2026 at the Palghar Collector office, where the demonstrators will stay till all the demands are fulfilled. What are their demand

21 Jan 2026 10:43 pm
At Davos, Trump rules out force in Greenland

In his nearly 70-minute-long address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) pushed for his bid to acquire Greenland. Seeking immediate negotiations on the matter, he asserted that U.S. control of Greenland would not be a threat to NATO.

21 Jan 2026 10:40 pm
Opposition slams transfer of magistrate who ordered FIR against cops in Sambhal violence case

Sambhal CJM Vibhanshu Sudheer transferred to Sultanpur as Civil Judge (Senior Division) days after the FIR direction; politically motivated, says Congress; undermines judicial independence, say lawyers

21 Jan 2026 10:24 pm
Supreme Court tells States to frame policy on police media briefing in three months

The manual prepared by the amicus curiae upholds the integrity of investigations, noting that the police communicate to prevent harm, correct rumours, enlist public cooperation and maintain law and order

21 Jan 2026 10:23 pm
Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad hopes Siraj can tilt the balance against a depleted Mumbai

The pacer will be captaining the home team for the first time; the visiting side is missing Shardul, Shreyas, Suryakumar, Dube, Rahane and Kotian

21 Jan 2026 10:22 pm
Madras High Court accepts Chennai Corporations revised layout map restricting number of shops in Marina beach to 300

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira appoint retired Chief Justice N. Paul Vasanthakumar to monitor drawal of lots for allotment of those shops

21 Jan 2026 10:22 pm
Dhaka declared non-family station due to deteriorating security situation: Indian officials

This is a precautionary measure due to the threat of mob attacks against Indian missions, officials say, with tensions rising ahead of the February 12 election; will not hurt diplomatic, consular activities

21 Jan 2026 10:18 pm
L&T Vyoma breaks ground for 40 MW green, AI-ready data centre in Navi Mumbai

The Navi Mumbai facility is designed to support build-to-suit, enterprise and NeoCloud workloads, offering high-density computing for AI and mission-critical applications

21 Jan 2026 10:06 pm
SBI MF to take at least 10% of Adani Group's biggest rupee bond issue, bankers say

Adani Power is looking to raise 28.60 billion rupees through a two-year option and 26.90 billion rupees via a three-year note. SBI MF will buy 4.50 billion rupees and three billion rupees of these papers as the anchor investor, a banker said

21 Jan 2026 10:01 pm
Government mulls Trump Gaza board invitation, as leaders of Israel, UAE join

Sources say Arab leaders to be consulted at conference on January 30-31; Modi expected to travel to West Asia, Israel soon

21 Jan 2026 9:50 pm
Controversy erupts in U.P. over notice to religious leader over use of Shankaracharya title

The tug of war between the authorities and Mr. Saraswati started during the Magh Mela, an annual month-long religious fair in which devotees assemble at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, for a holy dip

21 Jan 2026 9:47 pm
How BDA complexes fell out of favour and what the new redevelopment means

Many Bengalureans who grew up in the 1980s and early 1990s fondly recall visiting these complexes

21 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
Cabinet nod for 404-crore second phase of Chellanam seawall project

Funds for the project will be mobilised through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, while Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited has been assigned as the special purpose vehicle to implement the project

21 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
EU lawmakers stall U.S. trade deal in protest over Greenland

The proposals require approval by the parliament and EU governments. Many lawmakers have complained that the trade deal is lopsided, with the EU required to cut most import duties while the U.S. sticks to a broad rate of 15%.

21 Jan 2026 9:37 pm
Watch: Why India, China are selling U.S. Treasury Bonds; is gold again thesafe haven? | Business Matters

India, China and Brazil have in recent months reduced their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds. In the three years prior to Donald Trump assuming office as U.S. President the second time, Japan offloaded a chunk of its holdings of these bonds before shoring up again through 2025. What do such changes signal? Can holdings of U.S. treasury bonds be weaponised for economic benefit?

21 Jan 2026 9:30 pm
Trump calls for immediate talks on Greenland but rules out use of force

We probably won't get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force where we would be, frankly, unstoppable, but I won't do that, says U.S. President Donald Trump

21 Jan 2026 9:27 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: Kerala HC denies bail to three

Court observes that the accused duty-bound to protect and preserve the temple property jointly looted it in the guise of safeguarding it. Highlighting the unique significance of the misappropriated gold, court says its removal from the Dwarapalaka pillars and door frames so close to the sacred deity makes its antique and spiritual value impossible to quantify in monetary terms

21 Jan 2026 9:23 pm
Around 3.26 crore Uttar Pradesh voters could get SIR hearing notices

Of these 3.26 crore people, the names of nearly 1.04 crore could not be mapped to the 2003 voter lists when the last SIR had been conducted, while 2.22 crore had logical discrepancies in mapping

21 Jan 2026 9:22 pm