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Small plane crashes in rural area of Colombia, killing 15 people including congressman

The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Digenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Catatumbo

29 Jan 2026 6:50 am
Ajit Pawar plane crash LIVE: Pawar's funeral today in Baramati; Amit Shah to attend

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) announced a three-day period of State mourning

29 Jan 2026 6:45 am
Accused in murder case of gangster Goldy Brars cousin shot dead in Punjabs Mohali; Brar booked

Mohali police booked foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar for the murder of Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad, who was shot dead outside a court where he had come for an opium case hearing

29 Jan 2026 6:29 am
Two heritage structures in Egmore IOG to undergo much-needed makeover

The ante natal outpatient block and the Gifford School are set to undergo major restorationat a cost of 11.02 crore by February-end; Officials said the buildings had suffered 40% - 50% damage

29 Jan 2026 5:04 am
Guindy station redevelopment nearing completion, says Southern Railway

Facilities, including new toilets, lifts and parking, have been built under the Centres Amrit Bharat Station scheme; a footbridge for EMU passengers to access Metro Rail to be ready in two months

29 Jan 2026 5:00 am
29 Jan 2026 4:00 am
188 million children and adolescents living with obesity worldwide: WHO

For the first time, the number of overweight children has surpassed underweight children, the global health body says; children spend a significant portion of their day in school, making it a critical setting for shaping lifelong dietary habits and reducing inequities in nutrition

29 Jan 2026 2:59 am
India, the beautiful but first, India the functional

Until India addresses the fundamentals image, infrastructure, and experience it will remain a tantalising idea rather than a top-tier destination

29 Jan 2026 1:12 am
WRD holds talks with World Bankon 5,000-cr. water security projects

WRD is expected to get loan assistance from the World Bank. It has presented about 40 projects, including one for augmenting the storage capacity of the Poondi reservoir. The project will improve resilience to droughts and floods

29 Jan 2026 1:03 am
40% of residents do not have bus stops closeby, says report

Major urban areas in the State operate with 18 buses per one lakh population against the Central government benchmark of 60

29 Jan 2026 12:53 am
NDA will ruin developed State of T.N., if voted to power: Stalin

The CM accuses the AIADMK of betraying the interests of minorities by striking an alliance with the BJP. He announces an increase in pension and family pension for Ulemas and their families and an additional Waqf Tribunal in Coimbatore

29 Jan 2026 12:40 am
29 Jan 2026 12:23 am
Mature and pragmatic: On India-EU FTA

India did well to negotiate a fair deal with the European Union

29 Jan 2026 12:19 am
Abysmal failure: On Kolkata warehouse fire

The Kolkata warehouse fire is a telling indictment of the State government

29 Jan 2026 12:16 am
Interview | Its scary to think where India will be in five years time

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, the fielding coach of Giants in WPL-4, says that the Women in Blue are making rapid strides due to the exposure they are getting; feels that the franchise leagues have made womens cricket more exciting and competitive

29 Jan 2026 12:14 am
Wholoseswhenteachersare attacked

Teachers learn to adapt and survive,as seen in many state universities,while continuing to draw their salaries. The real victimswill bethe students and their parents, whowillpay the ultimate price through poor-quality education, unsafe campuses, and the need to migrate elsewhere.

29 Jan 2026 12:12 am
Ranji Trophy | A wounded Karnataka will be on the hunt for a knockouts spot

After a calamitous performance against MP, the visitors will have their task cut out when it meets Punjab;Rahul,Prasidhwill be keen to fire

29 Jan 2026 12:05 am
Quenching Chennais growing thirst

The proposed sixth reservoir for Chennai nearThiruporurshould be built by striking a balance between development and protecting livelihood issues of all stakeholders.

29 Jan 2026 12:03 am
Put up a united front to score big in municipal polls: KTR

Two-time former MLA from Wardhannapet Aroori Ramesh returns to BRS after quitting BJP

28 Jan 2026 11:33 pm
CM calls for steps to expand Sanjeevani Project across A.P.

The initiative was launched as a pilot in Chittoor district to monitor health data, says Naidu and proposes task forces to create health awareness

28 Jan 2026 11:23 pm
Going to aggressively pursue exploration in deepwater areas, says ONGC Exploration Director O.P. Sinha

Mr. Sinha pointed out to policy support from the government and greater opportunities among the reasons for enhanced tilt to deepwater exploration

28 Jan 2026 11:08 pm
Death toll in Kolkata warehouse fire climbs to 16, West Bengal Govt announces compensation

Senior officials of West Bengal Fire Department have also pointed out that there were no fire license and no fire safety arrangements at the warehouse . Questions have also been raised as to how warehouse could operate in the ecologically sensitive area of East Kolkata Wetlands, which is also Ramsar Site

28 Jan 2026 11:03 pm