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GRP announces three-tier security arrangements in all railway stations in Chennai

The police officials have been directed to have round-the-clock surveillance through the closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras monitored through the control centre to prevent any untoward incidents

25 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
ED terms 22 crore revenue of Goa nightclub as proceeds of money laundering

This revenue, prima facie, suspected to constitute proceeds of crime, as the club was functioning without the necessary statutory licences and on the basis of forged No Objection Certificates/licences from various departments, the Enforcement Directorate alleges.

25 Jan 2026 3:52 pm
State Government to expand skill training, employment avenues: Minister V. Sivankutty announces projects in the labour sector

Under the Connect to Work scheme, students undergoing skill training and those preparing for competitive examinations will receive a monthly stipend of 1,000 during their study period

25 Jan 2026 3:49 pm
CPI(M) accuses Satheesan of stoking minority communalism for votesby legitimising JIH

Satheesan bolstered Hindutva forces by seeking to legitimise the Islamist politics of the Jamaat-e-Islami-Hind (JIH)-Kerala, says CPI(M)

25 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Neither evil force nor corrupt force should rule Tamil Nadu, says TVK president Vijay

This was the first time the actor-politician spoke critically about the AIADMK, without explicitly naming the party but referring to it as the party that ruled Tamil Nadu earlier

25 Jan 2026 3:18 pm
CPI(M) expresses concern on CJIs observation that judiciarys independence was at risk from Centres political over-reach

The Chief Justices worrying observation about the government whittling down the judiciarys independence should concern every citizen says CPI(M) State Secretary

25 Jan 2026 3:18 pm
V.D.Satheesan slams attack on Congress protestors; expresses concerns about Vizhinjam port project

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing SIT probe into the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala temple.

25 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
CPI(M)-AIKS march in Nashik to address agricultural and labour issues

The march led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) addressed critical agricultural and labour issues

25 Jan 2026 3:07 pm
Kurnool civic chief stresses on 100 % collection of garbage from households

The Commissioner Kurnool Muncipal Corporation said action will be taken against the official concerned in case of negligence or failure in regard to collection of garbage from the households

25 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
Tejashwi named RJD working president at national executive meeting

In a post on X, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) said the decision, which makes clear the line of succession in the party, was taken at its national executive meeting, which was attended by Mr. Yadav, Mr. Prasad and other senior leaders.

25 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
Padma Awards 2026 LIVE: Anke Gowda, Othuvar Thiruthani Swaminathan among 45 Padma Shri awardees in unsung heroes category

The Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honour of India, are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day

25 Jan 2026 2:39 pm
South Korea withdraws Budget Minister nominee after range of allegations

The plan to appoint the former conservative party lawmaker was viewed as an attempt by President Lee Jae Myung to promote national unity with some cross-party appointments

25 Jan 2026 2:38 pm
NEET aspirant death case: FSL prepares DNA profile of semen collected, two policemen suspended

Bihar police has also taken action and suspended two police officials in the dereliction of the duty

25 Jan 2026 2:16 pm
New electors get EPIC during Voters Day celebrations

The Puducherry Chief Electoral Officer also administered the Voters Day pledge to reaffirm commitment to ethical and responsible voting

25 Jan 2026 1:55 pm
Three passengers killed as two omni-buses collide at Kottampatti near Madurai

20 injured persons admitted to Government Rajaji hospital

25 Jan 2026 1:49 pm
Watch: Indonesia grapples with deadly West Java landslide amid heavy rains

Indonesian authorities have resumed search and rescue operations for at least 80 people missing after a deadly landslide struck a residential area in West Java. The landslip, triggered by heavy rainfall, killed at least 10 people and buried homes in Pasir Langu village, about 100 kilometres southeast of Jakarta. Rescue efforts have been hampered by unstable terrain and ongoing rain, preventing the use of heavy machinery.

25 Jan 2026 1:30 pm
21 kg of ganja smuggled from Odisha seized, six held in Neyveli

The team nabbed the duo identified as Abilesh Guru, 28 and Alisha, 24 of Odisha

25 Jan 2026 1:25 pm
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan drops Haris Rauf from the squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi was declared fit and included in the squad with Naseem Shah and relatively inexperienced Salman Mirza the other fast bowlers

25 Jan 2026 1:19 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: CPI(M) claims Congress backed off after Sonia Gandhis name surfaced

CPI(M) leader M.V. Govindan says Rahul Gandhi reprimanded the Congress leadership in Kerala for dragging Ms. Gandhis name into the scandal by ill-advisedly seeking to weaponise the gold theft against the government

25 Jan 2026 1:07 pm
Jyoti Nivas College launches Jyoti Path, an obstacle training range

The facility aims to strengthen practical training and enhance the physical preparedness of NCC cadets.

25 Jan 2026 12:55 pm
Popular Odia singer Abhijit Majumdar dies after prolonged illness

Majumdar was admitted to the hospital on September 4 last year with hypertension, hypothyroidism, and chronic liver disease

25 Jan 2026 12:48 pm
Rajya Sabha MP Dharmar, Panneerselvams associate, meets Palaniswami

The meeting was a courtesy call, according to the partys release

25 Jan 2026 12:47 pm
BJP urges police to rescue 'abducted' son of industrialist in Jharkhand

A BJP delegation called on East Singhbhum Senior Superintendent of Police Piyush Pandey and expressed concern over the alleged abduction of industrialist Devang Gandhi's son Kairav on January 13

25 Jan 2026 12:44 pm
Old Alwal locals stage protest over traffic congestion and internet disruptions linked to TCS iON exam Centre

The examination centre installs jammers that results in internet connectivity getting disrupted and people working from home badly hit

25 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
Republic Day 2026: 31 CBI officers awarded police medal

The list incudes CBI officers who supervised the investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkatas R.G. Kar Medical College and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar

25 Jan 2026 12:20 pm
Rahul a 'darpok', insecure leader: Ex-Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad

The former Union minister, who quit after the Bihar Assembly polls, also claimed Rahul Gandhi does not listen to senior colleagues in the Congress

25 Jan 2026 12:09 pm
Control of RJD lies in hands of infiltrators, conspirators, claims Rohini Acharya

They misbehave with those who speak for 'Laluism' and the party's interests. They indulge in rude behaviour with the people who think for the betterment of the party..., alleges Lalu Prasads daughter Rohini Acharya

25 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
The importance of media education in developing critical thinking

Given the pervasive influence of films and other media on students perceptions, attitudes, and values, the importance of media studies as part of education cannot be over-emphasised

25 Jan 2026 12:00 pm
Mann Ki Baat: Indian products must be synonymous with top quality, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister also lauded the efforts of the youngsters, who participated enthusiastically in Indias start up journey that began 10 years ago in 2016

25 Jan 2026 11:57 am
Police from three States begin search for missing currency

Police from three States begin search for missing currency. Maharashtra and Karnataka police to cooperate with Goa police

25 Jan 2026 11:55 am
A mild winter in Chennai with a sense of humour

Last week when the night temperature dipped and even went below 20 degree celsius, netizens went viral with some friendly admonishment of their hometown

25 Jan 2026 11:48 am
Budget 2026: Vedanta urges policy push for low-grade iron ore beneficiation

India sits on massive low-grade iron ore inventory estimated at over 300 million tonnes at mine heads that remains underutilised due to high upfront costs for beneficiation plants and supporting infrastructure, says Sesa Goa CEO Navin Jaju

25 Jan 2026 11:26 am
When the local scrap dealer is the chief guest at the beach clean-up

Localised recyclables collection drives targetting apartments and streets are becoming common in Chennai and they bolster the circular economy. From its inland moorings, the model is being extended to the Chennai coast, the local scrap dealer turning up at beach clean-ups

25 Jan 2026 11:23 am
Watch: Mass protests erupt across Minnesota after fatal federal immigration agent shootings

Thousands of Minnesotans took to the streets in subzero temperatures to protest the Trump administrations aggressive immigration enforcement and deadly confrontations involving federal agents. Demonstrators across the state joined a general strike, with more than 700 businesses closing in solidarity.

25 Jan 2026 11:20 am
Arasavilli Sun God temple witnesses unprecedented rush on Ratha Saptami

There were serpentine queues of devotees for sarva darshan, ticket holders, and donors right from the early hours of January 25

25 Jan 2026 11:18 am
Gender minorities survey report recommends separate welfare board, 1% reservation in private sector

The first of its kind exercise in India, conducted by the Department of Women and Child Development and the Karnataka State Womens Development Corporation, has recorded 10,365 gender minority individuals in the State

25 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Bangladeshs absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: World Cricketers' Association

Rather than allowing division or exclusion to take hold, we call on the games leaders to work with all stakeholders, including Governing Bodies, leagues and players, to unite the sport, not divide it..., says World Cricketers' Association (WCA) chief executive Tom Moffat

25 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Bangladesh Cricket Board reopens door for star player Shakib Al Hasan

The all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket in 2024, but said he would like to reverse that decision last month

25 Jan 2026 11:08 am
Removing Mughals from textbooks is nonsense, history must be continuous: Historian Romila Thapar

The kinds of things that are happening, where, for example, chunks of history are being thrown out of the syllabus, or we are told we dont need to study them, are nonsense. History is a continuous process. It is an evolution of people and cultures, of ways of behaviour and ways of thinking, says Ms. Thapar

25 Jan 2026 11:01 am
College professor stabbed to death at Mumbai's Malad station; killer on the run

According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), victim Alok Kumar Singh was travelling from Vile Parle towards Kandivali when he was fatally attacked around 5.40 p.m.

25 Jan 2026 10:46 am
No space for Hindi then, now, or ever, says T.N. CM Stalin

In a social media post, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said no more lives would be lost over the language struggle

25 Jan 2026 10:33 am
Denial of censor certificate: Producers of Lakshmi Lawrence Kadhal move Madras High Court

Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi orders notice to CBFC and grants time till February 3 for filing a counter affidavit

25 Jan 2026 9:53 am