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4.71 lakh crore investment realised in 11 months: Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil

State moving towards rapid progress following the Global Investors Meet, claims the minister who will be attending the World Economic Forum at Davos from January 19 to 23

16 Jan 2026 7:54 am
Maharashtra election results LIVE: Exit polls predict win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Mumbai

Voting complete amid row over removing 'indelible' ink on January 15, 2026; voter turnout around 50%

16 Jan 2026 7:50 am
Sri Siddaramanand Puri Swamiji laid to rest with state honours at Raichurs Kanaka Guru Peetha ground

The Peethadhipathi of Kanaka Guru Peetha, Swamiji passed away in the early hours of Thursday (January 15, 2026)

16 Jan 2026 7:46 am
U.S., Taiwan sign $250 billion trade deal, cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods

Taiwan said the island's companies would specifically invest $250 billion in industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence applications and energy

16 Jan 2026 7:30 am
United Nations chief lashes out at countries violating international law

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised Russia for violating the U.N. Charter and the U.S. for its military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicols Maduro

16 Jan 2026 6:51 am
Trump announces board of peace formed for Gaza

The boards creation comes shortly after the announcement of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee, charged with managing the day-to-day governance of post-war Gaza

16 Jan 2026 6:29 am
Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi remembers the timeless and zen Geeta Doctor

The writer and critic, who enlivened Chennais cultural scene for decades, passed away on December 31, 2025

16 Jan 2026 6:25 am
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with literary agent Kanishka Gupta

The literary agent has a few prescriptions to revive the publishing industry

16 Jan 2026 6:15 am
The Hindu Lit for Life: Shobhaa De on love, desire and loneliness

Indias Jackie Collins speaks about her latest book, the loneliness epidemic and what the good life means to her

16 Jan 2026 6:14 am
Review of Ravi Shankar EttethsThe Little Book of Goodbyes

This short book of autofiction reflectson love, loss and cultural inheritance

16 Jan 2026 6:05 am
U.S. Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts

Bill approves significant funding for NASA, NSF, NOAA; critics argue National Science Foundation (NSF) funding lacks oversight, clear public return

16 Jan 2026 5:50 am
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha defeats holder Karnataka by 6 wickets to reach final

In Sundays summit clash, Vidarbha will play the winner of the Punjab-Saurashtra semifinal

16 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Can datacentres in orbit solve for AI models soaring energy demand?

Googles Project Suncatcher is experimenting with a novel approach: putting datacentres servicing AI workloads in low-earth orbit and letting them feed on solar energy; ISRO is also reportedly studying space-based datacentre technology

16 Jan 2026 5:20 am
Devotees break gate obstructing Devra Yatra in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag; case filed against 52

The large number of devotees present allegedly created a chaotic situation, resulting in the national highway being blocked for several hours.

16 Jan 2026 4:45 am
Rabiot double lifts Milan after early scare at Como

Milan are second in the Serie A standings on 43 points, three behind rivals Inter Milan and three clear of Napoli in third, while Como are sixth with 34 points

16 Jan 2026 3:45 am
WPL-4: UP Warriorz stuns Mumbai Indians to end losing streak

While Nat Sciver-Brunt claimed a couple of wickets, none of the other Mumbai Indians bowlers could make an impact

16 Jan 2026 1:45 am
News from the world of Education: January 16, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

16 Jan 2026 1:28 am
India issues advisory for citizens in Israel in view of regional tensions

The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region

16 Jan 2026 1:15 am
Govt offices attacked during SIR hearings in West Bengal

After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Dinajpur district

16 Jan 2026 12:45 am
India Open 2026: Lakshya remains Indias lone hope

Title favourites and World No. 3 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were upset by the Japanese pair of Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita

16 Jan 2026 12:20 am
India Open badminton: Bird poop halts match, adds to list of concerns

While the BAI has so far defended the conditions and the arrangements, Thursdays incident has further raised questions on the venues preparedness for the World Championships in August

15 Jan 2026 11:58 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

Trends indicate the BJP has slowly increased its hold in the BMC, traditionally dominated by the Thackerays

15 Jan 2026 11:42 pm
Bangladeshs interim government approves law to protect July warriors from prosecution

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said the July revolutionists were indemnified for the acts they committed with an aim of political resistance during the uprising under the July Mass Uprising Protection and Accountability Ordinance

15 Jan 2026 10:52 pm
Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify remarks on Sikh traditions

Before appearing before the Takht Secretariat, where he was present for more than an hour, Mr. Mann offered prayers at the Golden Temple

15 Jan 2026 10:25 pm
India planning evacuation of nationals from Iran: Official sources

Iran had temporarily closed its airspace on January 14, but reopened it on January 15, which has increased the chances of India sending aircraft to Tehran

15 Jan 2026 10:25 pm
Tripura CM ready to accept Roman script for Kokborok language, Tipra Motha claims

Tipra Motha leaders said CM Manik Saha confirmed the State governments readiness to introduce the Roman script in all levels of examinations under the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), CBSE and ICSE

15 Jan 2026 10:12 pm
Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026: When theatre moved beyondborders

The High School drama competiton at the State School Art Festival hit hard with tales of conflict and compassion and conscience in front of a full house

15 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
Murder of democracy: Opposition claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls

Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high-stakes BMC contest at the centre. Opposition parties alleged voting irregularities, including concerns over indelible ink, voter lists and polling procedures, while election authorities rejected the claims and said complaints were being examined.

15 Jan 2026 8:51 pm
Japan FM Motegi, EAM Jaishankar to hold Strategic dialogue on Indo-Pacific, AI cooperation

Twin concerns over China and no Quad in sight to overshadow Japan India FM dialogue on Friday

15 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the seizure took place in the Caribbean

15 Jan 2026 8:24 pm
Barabanki MP says Uttar Pradesh SIRs show rural voters exceed total number of voters in State; SC asks Election Commission to explain

After the Assembly SIR, the total number of voters in U.P. is shown as 12.56 crore, reflecting a reduction of about 2.89 crore voters. After the Panchayat SIR, the number of rural voters alone is shown as 12.69 crore, reflecting an increase of about 40 lakh voters, the note read

15 Jan 2026 8:07 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadus invisible cities: The urban growth nobody planned for | Focus Tamil Nadu

Urbanisation in Tamil Nadu is no longer limited to major cities like Chennai or Coimbatore. Rapid growth is happening in peri-urban areas that function like cities but are still classified as villages. These invisible urban zones drive growth yet face serious planning and governance challenges. In this episode, lets take a closer look at these overlooked edges of urban Tamil Nadu.

15 Jan 2026 7:59 pm
12 injured in group clash in Odishas Sundergarh; prohibitory order imposed, internet suspended

The incident took place in Regent Market area on Thursday (January 15, 2026) afternoon, police said, adding that the clash erupted over a minor argument between two youths

15 Jan 2026 7:54 pm
Rama Vaidyanathans new work Maalyada to be staged in Chennai

The dance production, inspired by Jeysundhar Ds book on Andal, has music by Sudha Raghuraman.

15 Jan 2026 7:50 pm
Democracy delivers in India as people are at centre of governance, says PM Modi

About 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth nations are attending the CSPOC which is being hosted by India for the fourth time

15 Jan 2026 7:43 pm
Pumpkin Tales and The Hindu Lit for Lifes Harvest Table: Chef Jeff Van Geest curates an Italian Feast Using Chennais Local Produce

Fresh from a visit to Koyambedu market, Canadian chef Jeff Van Geest brings a contemporary Italian, farm-forward six-course dining experience to Pumpkin Tales. Harvest Table, in association with The Hindu Lit For Life, raises funds for farmers while spotlighting seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

15 Jan 2026 7:32 pm
Top EU leaders to visit India as Republic Day guests; likely to sign trade deal

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says both sides very close to EU-India trade deal, sensitive agricultural items to be left out

15 Jan 2026 7:19 pm
Watch: The making of atchu vellam, an ingredient in sweet Pongal

Veeramangudi, in Papanasam taluk of Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district, is known for its production of the soft and crumbly atchu vellam (jaggery set into cubical wooden moulds). Factories in and around the village produce approximately 245 tonnes of jaggery (7,000 bags of 35 kg each) annually. Of late though, these factories have started closing down due to an attack of yellow leaf disease in the sugarcane crop.

15 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
Nothings first flagship retail store in India will open in Bengaluru

The London-based tech company choose Bengaluru as it also works as the associate sponsor of Royal Challengers Bengaluru

15 Jan 2026 6:52 pm
15 Jan 2026 6:45 pm
52 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

They turned themselves in under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, the police said

15 Jan 2026 6:16 pm
Bengal SIR: Election Commission declines proposal to accept Class 10 admit card as valid document

The ECI noted that in accordance with the instructions issued on October 27, 2025, the madhyamik admit card is not recognised as a valid document for verification purposes

15 Jan 2026 6:06 pm
Serious indictment of Mamata: BJP over Supreme Court observation on ED plea in I-PAC raid caseami

Supreme court stayed the FIR filed in West Bengal against ED officials who raided the I-PAC office and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain, on January 8, 2026 and directed the State police to protect the CCTV footage of the raids.

15 Jan 2026 5:43 pm