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Australia captain Alyssa Healy retiring after India series

The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats with 275 dismissals following her national debut in 2010

13 Jan 2026 6:50 am
Chinas EAST fusion reactor beats density limit, widens path to power

For decades, the donut-shaped magnetic vessels designed to hold the superhot plasma ran into a density limit beyond which the plasma could collapse. But on January 1, a team reported it had achieved stable plasmas that were up to 65% more dense. This matters for ITER, the fusion experiment in which India has invested

13 Jan 2026 6:00 am
Sabarimala gold theft case: High Court slams TDB, flays SIT for not arresting K.P. Sankara Das

A single Bench was hearing arguments by the prosecution that the gold plating of, among others, the door frames and that of the Dwarapalaka idols had been entrusted to him

13 Jan 2026 5:46 am
Iran protests: Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, death toll at nearly 600

Pro-government demonstrators flooded Tehrans streets on Monday in support of the theocracy, a show of force after days of protests directly challenging the rule of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

13 Jan 2026 5:31 am
Chennai Metrowater inches closer to goal of continuous water supply in Adyar zone

Residents of zone XIII, currently receiving 35 million litres of water daily (mld), would get 50 mld of water once the 271.50 crore project is completed in two years

13 Jan 2026 5:10 am
Punjab police claims cracking ex-sarpanch murder case

Jharmal Singh, a former sarpanch, was allegedly killed after being shot from point-blank range at a wedding venue in Amritsar

13 Jan 2026 4:20 am
Trump says countries doing business with Iran to face 25% tariff

The announcement from Mr. Trump comes as he looks to put pressure on Tehran for cracking down on anti-government protestors across the country.

13 Jan 2026 3:54 am
Kashmiri Pandit leader Bhushan Bazaz, 91, an advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity, passes away in New Delhi

Bhushan Bazaz, son of popular Kashmiri writerPrem Nath Bazaz, was known for his efforts to establish peace in J&K through non-violent means

13 Jan 2026 2:48 am
Concerns raised over continuing gaps in SIR process

Peoples representatives seek steps to address issues related to SIR draft list, change of polling booths, and enrolment of new voters

13 Jan 2026 1:42 am
In a first, Rajasthan panchayat gets certified for going fully organic

The panchayat took measures not only to resolve issues of soil degradation and declining groundwater level but also to address health concerns linked to chemical-based farming

13 Jan 2026 1:24 am
Lucknow medical college staff seek FIR over vandalism, threaten to stall all OPD services

A scuffle broke out on the campus on January 9 when about 100 people, including BJP leader and vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Womens Commission Aparna Yadav, allegedly tried to force their way into the Vice-Chancellors office

13 Jan 2026 1:17 am
Karnatakas Bhoomi project, a governance success

The project offers lessons for other States rushing to digitise land records

13 Jan 2026 1:15 am
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after just 7 months as head coach; Arbeloa takes over

Xabi Alonso's tenure was marred by poor results and internal discord as he failed to replicate his success at Bayer Leverkusen

13 Jan 2026 12:49 am
Londons homicide rate per capita at record low: police data

Data shows homicide rate hit new low since 2014, and an all-time low number per capita, with Londons population having increased by more than half a million since 2014

13 Jan 2026 12:33 am
Internal cohesion key to Indias strategic autonomy, says MP Manish Tewari

In his book, the Congress leader says pluralism is no longer a luxury which can be taken for granted

13 Jan 2026 12:25 am
Troubling repeat: On ISROs failed PSLV-C62 mission

ISRO must begin rebuilding quality assurance protocols

13 Jan 2026 12:20 am
Troubling repeat: on Mondays ISROs PSLV-C62 mission

ISRO must begin rebuilding quality assurance protocols

13 Jan 2026 12:20 am
Early investment in children, the key to Indias future

The focus needs to be on the first 3,000 days of life and a national mission on early childhood care and development

13 Jan 2026 12:16 am
Medical college doctors defer their strike plans by a week following talks with govt.

The doctors had announced on Monday morning that academic activities in all government medical colleges across Kerala would grind to a halt from Tuesday

13 Jan 2026 12:12 am
Cuts and ratings: on the CBFC, Parasakthi and Jana Nayagan

CBFC procedures must be transparent, have clear timelines

13 Jan 2026 12:10 am
A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation

The light but tight framework of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 will transform higher education and also India

13 Jan 2026 12:08 am
Patience, practice and powerAnushkasjourney to theWPL

Behind a composed debut in the league that brought the 22-year-old batting star from Madhya Pradesh into the spotlight lies a story of long days, tough coaches and steady progress through the domestic circuit

12 Jan 2026 11:56 pm
Walk for Equality a call for unity against divisive forces: Vaiko

Hindutva forces are attempting to drive a wedge between communities through various incidents, most notably the Thirupparankundram deepam controversy, says the MDMK leader

12 Jan 2026 11:33 pm
Supreme Court names new trial judge for coal scam cases

Incumbent Special CBI Judge Sanjay Bansal was to officiate from April 8, 2025, onwards for a period of six months only

12 Jan 2026 10:56 pm
Russia claims Oreshnik missile hit Ukrainian aviation plant

Moscow said it fired the Oreshnik in response to its allegations that Ukraine attempted to hit one of President Vladimir Putins residences in a drone strike

12 Jan 2026 10:55 pm
Conservancy workers end protest after 165 days, to get back their jobs under National Urban Livelihoods Mission

State governement assured the workers that nearly 1,400 of them would be reinstated under NULM with the Chennai Corporation. Six workers would be taken back at a later stage, as their health condition improves, said Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam.

12 Jan 2026 10:55 pm
Odisha Governor lauds GVLs rural Sankranti celebrations

Rich rural traditions come to the fore at GVL Sankranti celebrations at AUCE grounds

12 Jan 2026 10:51 pm
12 Jan 2026 10:50 pm
Police conduct raids, destroy arenas to prevent rooster fights

Drones are being used to check illegal activities in remote villages and stern action will be taken against those who violate the orders, say police

12 Jan 2026 10:49 pm