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Kerala SIR: 11.66 lakh applications for enrolment filed

Left Democratic Front to stage protests on February 2 demanding transparency and accuracy in preparation of electoral roll

31 Jan 2026 5:51 pm
Supreme Court recognises menstrual health as a fundamental right

The Supreme Court has recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21. The court directed all schools, government and private to provide separate toilets, clean water, free biodegradable sanitary pads, and safe disposal facilities. Schools must also set up menstrual hygiene corners with emergency supplies. The court said lack of such facilities affects students dignity, health, and access to education. It added that financial constraints cannot be used as an excuse for noncom

31 Jan 2026 5:45 pm
Court grants bail to two realty firm employees in Noida techie death case

The accused maintained that they had not committed any offence and had been falsely implicated in the case, seeking release on bail. The court granted bail as the offence invoked in the case is bailable, says Advocate Manoj Bhati

31 Jan 2026 5:26 pm
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar was unanimously elected as the leader of the NCP Legislature Party in Maharashtra on January 31, three days after the death of her husband and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

31 Jan 2026 5:22 pm
Kerala for All conclave: State government mulling industrial status for tourism sector, says Minister Rajeeve

Industries Minister says tourism entrepreneurs cites two main benefits for raising such a demand low power charges and provision for availing of loans with low interest rates. The Electricity department is now considering the first and the Finance department, the second.

31 Jan 2026 5:13 pm
NIA begins probe into Beldanga violence in West Bengal

The focus of the investigation is to determine whether the violence was the result of any organised conspiracy, the spread of fake or misleading information, or deliberate provocation to stoke communal passion, says an NIA official

31 Jan 2026 5:09 pm
Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria

Armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria have killed dozens in recent raids on a construction site and a military installation

31 Jan 2026 5:09 pm
T.N. CM Stalin slams Centre for dismantling MGNREGA, vows to fight new rural jobs scheme

He accused the Uniongovernment ofintentionally removing Mahatma Gandhis name from MGNREGA and replacing thedemand-basedRight to Work schemewith a discretionary allocation system controlledfromDelhi

31 Jan 2026 5:08 pm
Retired IAF personnel shot at in lucknow

Avadhesh Kumar Pathak was keeping some items from his shop in his car when two unknown individuals fired at him, with a bullet hitting him above his right eye, the police said.

31 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
Hearing on ED chargesheet consideration against Al Falah chairman deferred to February 13

The ED had, on January 16, attached 140 crore worth land and buildings of Haryana-based Al Falah University, which came under the radar of the security agencies following the November 10 Red Fort area blast

31 Jan 2026 4:56 pm
Seven arrested as DRI seizes 27 kg hydroponic ganja worth 9.5 crore at Hyderabad airport

An examination of the trolley bags belonging to the passengers led to the recovery of several concealed packets containing the contraband

31 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
The dark side of AI-powered toys | Explained

AI-powered toys that use chatbots totalk tochildren and educate them couldactually harmtheir privacy and healthy development, according to multipleadvocacygroups

31 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
China's corruption watchdog probing Emergency Management Minister

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection did not provide details in its statement on Wang, a Communist Party secretary; it is relatively rare for a sitting Minister to undergo investigation

31 Jan 2026 4:46 pm
Kerala for All conclave: Ecology should be the starting point of tourism plans, says Gaurav Raheja

Professor at the Department of Architecture & Planning, IIT Roorkee, says tourism intersects with all aspects of life, including hospitality, travel, mobility, urban infrastructure, information, and communication

31 Jan 2026 4:44 pm
Rate your priorities

Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This column may help

31 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Target 50% votes at every booth in 2027 polls: Nitin Nabin to Goa BJP workers

The 2027 polls would be a crucial step towards achieving the vision of a Viksit Goa, stressing that a stable government was necessary to continue the State's development journey, says BJP president Nitin Nabin

31 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
CPI(M), UDF seek comprehensive probe into businessman C.J. Roy's death

CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan, Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan were of the view that the reasons behind the death of Roy needs to be investigated

31 Jan 2026 4:38 pm
Ram temple construction expected to end by April 30; overall estimated cost 1,900 crore

Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman said that after April 30, all agreements with L&T, Tata Consultancy and the State Construction Corporation will be taken over by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

31 Jan 2026 4:33 pm
Search operation launched along IB in J&Ks Samba after suspected Pakistans drone spotted

The drone briefly hovered over Indian territory along the International Border (IB) near Chillyari village, they said, adding that the suspicious flying object returned towards Pakistan after hovering for a couple of minutes along the IB.

31 Jan 2026 4:31 pm
In Focus podcast | Reading between the lines of Economic Survey 202526

Trishna Sarkar speaks to us about what the Economic Survey says, and what it leaves unsaid, about Indias economy.

31 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
Dastkari Haat crafts bazaar returns to Chennai after a decade

Delhis famous Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar is back to the city after a decade. Sample some pickles and buy yourself a painting

31 Jan 2026 4:14 pm
AINRC-BJP committed sin by allowing manufacture of counterfeit drugs in Puducherry: AICC leader

When the Congress returns to power after the [2026] Assembly polls, we will put governance first and bring change to Puducherry. We will ensure that the guilty and those who supported the culprits will get punished, Pawan Khera said

31 Jan 2026 4:02 pm
Bharat Jodo Yatra a transformative event in India's politics: Congress

It will be recalled and cherished for decades to come, Jairam Ramesh said

31 Jan 2026 4:00 pm
Shawl seller assault in Uttarakhand: PDP protest march disallowed in Srinagar

Carrying placards seeking attention and end to the thrashing of Kashmiris outside Jammu & Kashmir, PDP leaders assembled at the party headquarters in Srinagar.

31 Jan 2026 3:57 pm
Man held for murdering 12-year-old stepson in Delhi

Relatives alleged that disputes had been frequent at home in recent months, particularly after the children from her first marriage returned from a hostel where they had been staying

31 Jan 2026 3:56 pm
Why does Elon Musk want to put AI data centres in space?

A proposed merger between Elon Musks SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musks plan to launch satellite data centres into orbit

31 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
Meta faces New Mexico trial over child-exploitation claims

The company says it has taken many steps that have reduced youth engagement and growth in order to promote safety

31 Jan 2026 3:51 pm
Madras High Court to use AI to retrieve information from voluminous documents

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh decides to use an algorithm which confines itself to record-keeping and retrieval without any external influence

31 Jan 2026 3:46 pm
UGC row: Consistency of not consulting anybody reflects in every decision of government, says Sibal

Kapil Sibal asserted that it would not be appropriate for him to give his opinion on the matter as it is pending before the Supreme Court

31 Jan 2026 3:46 pm
Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

Q.ais 100 employees, including CEO Aviad Maizels and co-founders Yonatan Wexler and Avi Barliya, will join Apple, the companies said

31 Jan 2026 3:46 pm
Diesel mafia hampering State revenue, say traders

Consumer outlets meant to supply fuel to large projects like mining and industrial units were sourcing diesel from other States even though they are mandated to source it within the State, APFPT office bearers said

31 Jan 2026 3:39 pm
Children among six injured as suspicious material explodes in Karnataka's Bidar

According to police, the incident occurred on the road leading to Molige Marayya temple in Molkhera village of Homnabad taluk

31 Jan 2026 3:27 pm
Australian Open 2026 women final: Elena Rybakina wins first set

Rybakina is chasing a first Australian Open title while Belarusian Sabalenka is seeking her third.

31 Jan 2026 3:08 pm
The story of dapsone: from dye to drug

For much of human history, there was no reliable method to treat leprosy. The discovery that a chemical compound used in the textile industry could slow bacterial growth, helped offer patients both a cure and a place in the world that had deeply stigmatised the disease

31 Jan 2026 3:05 pm
Thousands rally to assert stand on territorial, administrative integrity of Manipur; security tightened

The Save Manipur rally was organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella body of several Meitei civil society organisations

31 Jan 2026 3:02 pm
There is irrefutable evidence of adulteration of TTDs laddu prasadam: Minister Payyavula Keshav

State Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said the crux of the matter was the relaxation of norms related to ghee supply by the YSRCP Government

31 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
Epstein survivors say abusers remain hidden after latest files release

The Justice Department said some of the documents contained untrue and sensationalist claims about Trump that were submitted to the FBI before the 2020 presidential election

31 Jan 2026 2:48 pm
Video game stocks slide on Google's AI model that turns prompts into playable worlds

Google rolled out its artificial intelligence model capable of creating interactive digital worlds with simple prompts

31 Jan 2026 2:42 pm
Tiruppur police deny caste-based motive in Kunnathur student burn incident

Two students reportedly held the boy by his hands and legs and swung him, causing him to lose his balance and fall into the burning pit, the police said

31 Jan 2026 2:39 pm
Tirupati laddu adulteration: CM Chandrababu Naidus statement backed by NDDBs CALF report, says TDP

It is not merely a political comment but a disclosure of facts, Telugu Desam Party asserted

31 Jan 2026 2:18 pm