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Portal to regularise violation of land use norms operational: Minister

Minister for Revenue K. Rajan said people could apply through the www.klarc.kerala.gov.in portal from Friday.

22 Jan 2026 10:55 pm
Ranji Trophy | Centuries by Sarfaraz, Lad put Mumbai in command against Hyderabad

The former brings up his 17thFirst Class century, while the latter capitalises on a dropped catch fromNitish

22 Jan 2026 10:53 pm
Eknath Shinde should support Uddhav Thackeray in BMC, says Sena (UBT) leader

Shiv Sena (UBT) has 65 seats in BMC. Eknath Shinde has 29 seats. The magic figure for power in BMC is 114.

22 Jan 2026 10:53 pm
At global meet, CEC GyaneshKumar offers ECINet model to help fight election misinformation

On the second day of the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, Gyanesh Kumar noted that the heads of various poll management bodies had shared their concerns during the conference on the threat of misinformation to democracy

22 Jan 2026 10:48 pm
Stop mining project in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve corridor, Aaditya Thackeray writes to Union Minister

The expected output from these projects is relatively low compared to the unchecked ecological damage they will inflict, says Former State Environment Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray

22 Jan 2026 10:48 pm
Despite higher delinquency trend, microfinance recovering: AKMI

In ten Karnataka districts, loan outstanding was 12,128 crores by the end of November, 2025

22 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
22 Jan 2026 10:36 pm
The limits of household stability

Indias growth story rests on aggregate comfort, but a closer look shows households saving less, borrowing more, and absorbing risks once shared more broadly; beneath stable growth and steady consumption, a growing fragility builds in household finances

22 Jan 2026 10:30 pm
In fiery Davos speech, Zelenskyy blasts EU, says U.S. 'security guarantees' ready

Mr. Zelenskyy did not say what the security guarantees included, only that they were done and were ready to be signed by the leaders and ratified by the Ukrainian parliament and U.S. Congress

22 Jan 2026 10:26 pm
PM Modi to launch development projects in Thiruvananthapuram city on Friday

Projects span key sectors, including rail connectivity, urban livelihoods, science and innovation, citizen-centric services, and advanced health-care

22 Jan 2026 10:20 pm
Why illegal immigration was not cited as reason for SIR, Supreme Court asks EC

SC says poll body seemed to been referring more to inter-State migration and not cross-border illegal movement to conduct the SIR; verification of citizenship was not needed if an elector had moved from one State to another

22 Jan 2026 10:17 pm
India absent as Trump rolls out his Board of Peace with 19 countries in attendance

The U.S. Presidents attempt to create momentum for a project to map out a future of the war-torn Gaza Strip has been overshadowed this week, first by his threats to seize Greenland, then by a dramatic retreat from that push

22 Jan 2026 10:16 pm
Centre permits State to procure 1.01 lakh tonnes of Bengal gram

Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan asccuses State government of failing to meet procurement targets of toor dal and tothapuri mango

22 Jan 2026 10:15 pm
A craft caught between heritage and high gold and silver prices

Temple jewellery continues to survive with its distinctive manufacturing method and rich antiquity.But the artisans of VadaseryinNagercoil, who practise the craft, are buffeted by the drop in demand with gold and silver prices going up

22 Jan 2026 10:09 pm
WhenE.V.K.Sampath, gifted and rebellious politician, hit the headlines in Tamil Nadu

Sampath, nephew ofE.V.Ramasamy, enjoyed a special relationship withDMKfounderC.N.Annaduraiand struck a quick rapport with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.Before otherDMK leaders, he realised the futility of pursuing the demand for a DravidaNadu. He quit theDMKin 1961 and founded a party, which he merged with the Congress

22 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
From prison labour to legend: HowVOCearned the title SekkizhuthaChemmal

VOCwas arrested on the charge of sedition on March 12, 1908.A British jailer noticed his hands bleeding from the harsh labour of separatingcoirand spinning rope in theCoimbatoreprison. Hence, he advised him to work at the oil press instead.VOC accepted the suggestion and pulled the oil press himself, a task normally reserved for bulls

22 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
Congress high command asks Punjab leaders to refrain from speaking publicly on partys internal issues

Indiscipline and groupism will not be tolerated, the party says, adding its committed to providing due representation to marginalised sections

22 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
TVS Emerald raises 425 crore equity from IFC for new housing projects

The two upcoming projects in Chennai and Bengaluru would have a combined revenue potential of 4,400 crore

22 Jan 2026 10:03 pm
Mens HIL | Soormas 6-1 victory not enough for a playoff spot

Soorma, needing a win by seven clear goals to displace HIL GC from the fourth spot, were tied with Hyderabad Toofans and HIL GC on 11 points but finished agonisingly fifth

22 Jan 2026 10:03 pm
CM-led Telangana Rising delegation concludes successful visit to Davos

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to leave for the United States

22 Jan 2026 10:02 pm
All you need to know about: gonorrhoea

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 82.4 million new gonorrhoea infections were diagnosed among adults aged 15 to 49 years, globally, in 2020

22 Jan 2026 9:53 pm
Frances Navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia

We are determined to uphold international law and to ensure the effective enforcement of sanctions, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a post about the interception, with a photo showing a French helicopter hovering over a ship.

22 Jan 2026 9:50 pm
International symposium on recent scientific studies in archaeology of T.N. begins in Madurai

Several long-term projects such as documentation of rock art in T.N., preparation of archaeological and historical atlas of T.N., documentation of cultural heritage and underwater archaeological expeditions are in progress, says Thangam Thennarasu

22 Jan 2026 9:47 pm
SCR seeks rationalisation of power tariff in A.P. to ease burden on Railways

Traction tariff is higher by up to 3.40 per unit in the State compared to the charges in 14 other States, says railway official at APERCs public hearing

22 Jan 2026 9:45 pm
Congress MPs nephew kills wife in accidental firing, then shoots himself

Police said that after she was declared dead, Yashrajsinh, unable to bear the shock, shot himself with the same firearm while his mother and the medics watched

22 Jan 2026 9:42 pm
Fire rips through Cox's Bazar refugee camp, destroying homes and displacing thousands of Rohingya

The United Nations' International Organisation for Migration said it had created a new crisis for families already struggling to survive.

22 Jan 2026 9:39 pm
Higher Education Minister boycotts Madras University convocation

Citing Governor R.N. Ravis actions, he says the Governor has no right to award degrees; over 1.9 lakh students receive degrees

22 Jan 2026 9:33 pm
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Nicobar Tribal Council says it is being pressured to sign surrender certificate for ancestral tribal lands

The Great Nicobar Island mega project includes forest lands where the Nicobarese lived before the 2004 tsunami; It is our ancestral tribal land. We will have nothing for the future generations, says Council member

22 Jan 2026 9:27 pm