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Ek Din teaser: Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi promise a magical love story

The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and will be released in theatres on May 1, 2026

One of four tiger cubs captured at Nanjedevanapura after CCTV sighting

Pondicherry University begins admission process for undergraduate courses

Two killed in road accident near Vagaikulam

Elephant Pongal celebrated at Theppakadu Elephant Camp

DPIRS students bag honours at national events

64 injured in the years first jallikattu at Suriyur in Tiruchi district

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates the new arena on January 15; former Minister Vijayabhaskar calls for abolition of online tok

Govt. employees, pensioners betrayed even during Sankranti, says CPI

It failed to honour its election promises by not announcing DA, IR, or implementing the PRC, says party State secretary Eswaraiah

Central Bank Q3 net rises 32% to 1,263 crore

Youth, six-year-old daughter found dead at home in Kochi

Home Minister celebrates Sankranti with tribes of Anuku village in Anakapalli

Power shutdown in parts of Bengaluru on January 17 and 18

Consumers Satyagraha to be held to create market support for khadi products

Concerns regarding DA payments baseless, says K.N. Balagopal

99.31% disposal rate for e-Khata applications: GBA

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Here is what the speakers are taking home from Chennai

This year speakers at The Hindu Lit for Life take away a slice of Chennai, thoughtfully curated through food, textiles and objects rooted in the

Two held for burglary of 25 sovereigns of gold jewellery, 6 lakh in cash

Mother and four-year-old child die in a self-immolation bid

5.6 lakh beneficiaries of MUDRA scheme in Mysuru district, says MLA

Bookings for Kolukkumala safari goes fully digital

Move to eliminate issues related to overcharging by MUV drivers

Couple killed in road accident in Kanniyakumari

135 couples enter wedlock at mass marriage programme at Suttur

Deloitte will come to Mangaluru, says its South Asia CEO Romal Shetty

APSRTC bags national award for automatic announcement system

It reflects the corporations commitment to leveraging digital technologies for enhancing passenger services, says Vice-Chairman and Managing Dire

Vetri Nadai free coaching in Tirunelveli to mould youth for joining police, armed forces

The Hindu Lit For Life 2026 | Everything you need to know about the festivals food line-up

From kueh boxes to biryani and comfort classics, these nine food stalls are bringing irresistible flavour to The Hindu Lit for Life festival

10,000 family health cards to be distributed in Hubballi

24 Keralites stranded in Iran reach out to Kerala govt. for repatriation

NoRKA-Roots has opened a help desk to assist Keralites in Iran in the wake of escalating anti-government protests in Iran

People flock to meat markets for Kanuma in Visakhapatnam

Kanniyakumari district police launches No Helmet, No Entry campaign

Elephants at M.R. Palayam centre hog the limelight during Pongal celebrations

Ramanathapuram fishermen impound Puducherry boat; hand over 14 men to Marine Police

IndiGo's Mumbai-Krabi flight delayed over 3 hours, chaos onboard

The airline cited multiple reasons behind the delay in takeoff and said two passengers behaved inappropriately, while fliers, who had boarded the

Kanniyakumari Government Medical College and Hospital tops south zone in DMER assessment

Redgram procurement under MSP mechanism gains momentum in Andhra Pradesh

Over 1,286 MT has been procured as of January 12, 2026; So far, 29,627 farmers have registered for MSP procurement, reflecting significant partic

Himachal clears PEHEL project to boost pastoralist livelihoods

Initiative focuses on small ruminant development, indigenous breeds and ecological sustainability

IIMK experts submit report to lay foundation for achieving goal of Insurance for All by 2047

Kerala Industries Minister to lead delegation to World Economic Forum

Key accused in ganja case arrested from New Delhi

How Google reviews became the real currency for restaurants in India

Online reviews are changing the way Indians eat out. But behind the stars lies a battleground of entitlement, backlash, and digital diplomacy

Spirit to not release in 2026; Prabhas, Triptii Dimri-starrer Sandeep Reddy Vanga film to hit theatres on this date next year

Starring Prabhas, Triptii Dimri, Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj, and Kanchana, the cop action drama Spirit will be released in theatres on March 5, 20

Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown; state media says 3,000 arrested

Trump was told 800 scheduled executions were halted; Putin calls Israeli and Iranian leaders

Author Prajwal Parajuly romanticises Chennai winter and rightfully so

For author Prajwal Parajuly, December in Chennai is less winter and a smug, perfectly timed takeover of sabhas, canteens, coffee shops, art space

Puducherry AIADMK leaders call on Palaniswami

Kochi Corporation faces uphill task as HC denies extension for eviction, rehabilitation in Konthuruthy

In an interim order dated December 16, 2025, the High Court ordered eviction with police assistance and tasked the Corporation and the Revenue de

Delhi Metro commuters can now book bike taxis, cabs from these stations; details inside

According to the DMRC, the initiative is aimed at strengthening first- and last-mile access to the metro network and addressing the growing conce

Kerala governments J.C. Daniel Award for actor Sarada

Roadside dumping hot spots in Coimbatore city to be turned into green spaces

Discussions on leadership is between me, CM and party: DKS

How Heated Rivalry turned gay romance into a global obsession

From Canada and the US to Indian readers, how Rachel Reids Game Changers books, and Heated Rivalry, became memeable, hopeful queer romance in the

Photography as an act of giving, not just taking, in a lensmans romance with the city

Measures taken to prevent glanders disease that affects horses in Erode district

Police assistance booth opened on NH in Tiruchi

KLE student selected for RD camp

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Work Near Home facilities will be established across Kerala: K.N. Balagopal

The facility, which will open in Kottarakara on January 19, offers 141 professional workspaces designed on a Plug-and-Play model. Nine other cent

Wild elephants damage crops in Thalavadi hills

India is now the 2nd largest 5G user with 400 million+ users globally, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

The ministry stated that since the launch of 5G, around 25 crores mobile users have started using the 5G services and 4.69 lakhs 5G BTSs have bee

Pro Iran Demonstrations Held Across Several Shia Majority Pockets Of Kashmir, Kargil

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Unity in Iran, Warns Against External Ploys: Reports

Why the Internet cant let go of 2016 inside the viral trends surprising comeback

A social media trend sees people revisiting 2016. Users are posting old pictures and noting similarities between then and now. Experts suggest 20

The heartbreaking story of Laika, the Russian space dog who circled Earth 2,570 times

In 1957, Laika, a Moscow stray, became the first dog in orbit aboard Sputnik 2. Her mission aimed to study spaceflight effects on living beings.

Eagle spotted with tag rescued in Vijayapura

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Maintenance and overhaul help AP-Genco increase generation at major thermal power units

Reduction in forced outages increases plant availability, resulting in generating a record 6,009 MW on January 4, 2026, says official

Thousands undertake padayatra to Palani for Thai Poosam

Wedding Bells for Dhanush-Mrunal

Reports hints at a private February marriage as the two stay tight-lipped

Iran-America war on the cards? US military supercarrier rushes to Middle East as Trump warns Tehran

State budget: Tackling fiscal pressure a challenging task

Union Budget on February 1 is expected to offer some clarity on central transfers and grants to the state, which could influence Karnatakas fisca

Bhogi: Special drive nets 27 tonnes of dry waste in Tiruchi

Residents handed over old clothes, mattresses, pillows, blankets, tyres, plastic items, and other recyclable material during the special drive co

Watch: Gautam Gambhir, KL Rahul seek blessings at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple ahead of IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

Ahead of the IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul visited Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple to seek blessings. The moment, captured on vide

Grasim appoints Sahay as CEO of Birla Opus Paints

Sahay joins Birla Opus from ITC, where he last served as Executive Vice President Sales, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in Sale

CM Naidu approves A.P. FIRST Research Centre project in Tirupati

The proposed institution will support innovation, research, and skill development aligned with future technologies, says Chief Minister

ECoR to run specials between Visakhapatnam and Charlapalli to clear festive rush

Congress to have its Mayors in five cities, 350 corporators across Maharashtra: Sapkal

According to the Congress, the party is in a position to install its own Mayors in Latur, Chandrapur, Bhiwandi (Thane district), Parbhani and Kol

Tiruchi-based neurologist wins award

Solar bus terminal remains underutilised, city bus stand chokes during Pongal rush

A Sick Talon Show

From salon chair to doctors clinic, experts nail down unhealthy fads after a surge in nail-related contact dermatitis cases

UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats

Britain's Royal Navy has successfully tested its first large autonomous helicopter, named Proteus. This advanced aircraft is designed for dangero

Rahul Gandhi To Meet Families Of Water Contamination In Indore Today

The Congress has arranged training of the elected representatives of the civic body on the process to purify the contaminated water by employing

Karnataka realises 4.71 lakh cr investment in 11 months: Minister Patil

Ahead of the World Economic Forum at Davos from January 19 to 23, Patil noted that the State has rapidly converted investment commitments into pr

Supreme Court ruling sharpens focus on substance over structure for foreign investors

The verdict raises litigation, deal-structuring concerns for PE, VC investors

Jharkhands presence at Davos WEF underscores state's role in Indias economic growth: Officials

Jharkhand is set to showcase its critical minerals potential at the World Economic Forum in Davos and during a UK visit. The state aims to positi

South Africa probes Iran's role in BRICS+ naval drills

South Africa is investigating Iran's presence in BRICS+ naval drills near Cape Town. Reports suggest President Ramaphosa asked Iran to leave to p

Wordle Answer January 16: Hints and solution decided for Friday puzzle #1,672

Wordle is a daily word puzzle that challenges players to identify a hidden five-letter word in six tries. Developed in 2021 by software engineer

Prayer leader in Iran, the faithful call for executions over protests, a red line for Trump

A senior Iranian cleric has called for the execution of detained protesters. He also issued direct threats against US President Donald Trump. The

MEA LIVE | India urges citizens to leave Iran amid worsening security situation

'Washington pushing Middle East to': Russia, China warn of WAR if 'US attacks Iran' at UN meeting

Traffic Diversions On NH 65 To Ease Sankranti Traffic From AP

Traffic diversions would be implemented at select points on NH 65 to prevent inconvenience to commuters. Police personnel will be deployed at key

Discussed Russia's attacks and energy problems with Ukraine's Zelenskiy: NATO Secretary General

NATO chief Mark Rutte spoke with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about recent Russian attacks causing power outages. They discussed the urg

GST 2.0, festival demand drive 10% growth in commercial vehicle sales in Apr-Dec

Tata Motors continues to lead the segment with 35% market share: SIAM

Will Pakistan's economy collapse with private sector credit crashing 79% amid deepening economic crisis?

Pakistan's economy faces fresh turmoil as private sector credit plunges 79%, inflation surges, consumer demand collapses and the IMF issues a ste

Prashant Tamang: The 'Indian Idol' of the Marginalised

Prashant Tamang passed away at the age of 43 at his home in Delhi on 11 January 2026.