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Pongal festival unites all Tamils in the world: VIT chancellor

AMMK denies reports of its leader Dhinakaran being under pressure on alliance

Nirmala Sitharaman sanctions 5 crore for Mysuru planetarium

T.N. to get 30 Aadha Seva Kendras by September

Prime Minister Modi to address public meeting in city on Jan. 23

The public meeting will be organised in a grand manner, in which AIADMK leaders, including the party general secretary and the NDAs Chief Ministe

Chinas attempt on Shaksgam Valley unacceptable; entire PoJK belongs to India: LG Kavinder

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Ladakh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday strongly rejected Chinas claim over the Shaksgam valley, asserting that the entire

The way forward for determining citizenship

As there is no satisfactory means of proving a voters citizenship retrospectively, identify a prospective exercise to ensure that no genuine citi

Adm profile mosques, madrassas after busting white-collar terror module

Srinagar, Jan 13:Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a profiling exercise of mosques, madrassas and individuals associated with their managemen

Trekking, camping banned for 2-months in Poonch

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13 : Authorities in Poonch have imposed a ban on trekking, camping, hiking and similar outdoor activities in all high-altitude ar

Book on clinical approach to managing puberphonia released

Puberphonia (functional falsetto) is a voice condition where a male continues to speak in a high-pitched voice after puberty, despite normal voca

Orders issued for permanent jobs for 1,000 contract nurses

World T20: Common sense and decency can still win the day

Gunshots heard during search operation in Kathua

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Several gunshots were heard on Tuesday after security forces launched a search operation following information about the susp

Uttarakhand seeksIAFshelp as forest fire rages in Valley of Flowers for the fifth day

Two women held for online trading fraud

Fighting to develop an India where people are kind to each other, says Rahul Gandhi in Gudalur

LG terminates 5 more terror-friendly employees; tally reaches 89

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:In a continued crackdown on the terror support network, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday terminated five more govern

The UDFs ray of hope in an uphill battle in Kerala

Kerala local body poll results give the Congress-led United Democratic Front momentum, but Assembly polls could be challenging

Terrorist recruitment negligible, local terrorists in single digits in J&K: Army Chief

Op Sindoor on going against terror Majority of terrorists killed in 2025 were Pakistan-origin Development, tourism and peaceful Amarnath Yatra si

Sufi Night at Chowmahalla with Anita Singhvi

Anitha Singhvi is well-known singer of the Gwalior gharana. She started her career with the album Naksha-e-Noor and gained recognition through li

CM-led selection panel to finalise SEC recommendation soon

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:A high-level selection committee headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to meet later this month to finalise recomme

Cooling prices, uneven relief: Inflation at 12-year low, but gaps widen across states and rural India

India's retail inflation hit a 12-year low of 2.2% in 2025, with food prices entering deflation. Despite the national easing, 17 states and union

Parasakthi in trouble: Tamil Nadu Youth Congress demands ban on Sivakarthikeyan film, says it 'distorts history, maligns...'

In a strongly worded statement, Tamil Nadu Youth Congress has condemned Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi for fabricating facts and events aimed at sp

Reprehensible: Justice Sudarshan Reddy Condemns Abusive Remarks Against Women Officers

Justice Reddy took strong exception to recent media narratives that violated the personal privacy of a woman IAS officer.

Indore Water Deaths a 'Wake-Up Call' for BJP, Says Sumitra Mahajan

The official death toll due to water contamination is put at eight, but 23 deaths have so far been reported in Bhagirathpura and surrounding area

Quote of the day by Oprah Winfrey The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams, a motivational call to embrace courage and pursue your ambitions

Oprah Winfrey, media mogul and philanthropist, motivates millions with her life story and insight. Rising from a challenging childhood, she estab

Court proclaims three as absconders in digital propaganda case

Srinagar, Jan 13:The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday executed proclamation orders against three absconding accused involved in a se

50,000 cr capital spend this year; no fund shortage, says Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi

The Indian Army is set to exceed its capital budget, spending close to 50,000 crore on new weapons and systems this financial year. This signific

Letters to The Editor January 14, 2026

Sharp rise in violence ahead of Bangladesh polls

Bangladesh is experiencing a surge in political violence and killings as its 13th parliamentary election approaches. Rights groups report a signi

GHMC Collects 88 Metric Tonnes of E-Waste in Two Days of Mega Drive

On the 13th day of its drive, sanitation activities were undertaken in 3,034 areas and points across 300 wards, including foot overbridges, flyov

Jangareddygudem, Eluru Teams Clinch Titles in Sir Arthur Cotton Boat Races

Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, minister K. Srinivas, Amalapuram MP Ganti Harish Mathur, Kothapeta MLA Bandaru Satyananda Rao and others were presen

Power Supply Resilience Boosts Data Centre Growth in Hyderabad

Capacity jumps to 859 MW on policy support, lower costs and power resilience

JAC Criticises Mob Molesting of Film Actors

Victim-blaming gives a free pass to molesters and rapists instead of holding perpetrators responsible, the statement said, adding that such attit

Decisive new factors in the Iranian conundrum

The genesis of Irans ongoing crisis lies in growing and dire eco-political conditions, but it has also shown up new systemic vulnerabilities

Devotee Duped in Rs 20 Lakh Land Fraud

The accused is said to have evaded repayment by making repeated false promises, police added. A case of cheating and breach of trust has been reg

Shadnagar Police Foil Bid to Sell 2-Month-Old Baby for Rs 2 Lakh

Police said the woman had allegedly planned to sell the baby through a mediator to a childless couple for between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, poli

SEC Announces Feb. 5 Polls to ZPs, Panchayat Samitis

According to the SEC, 25,482 polling stations have been set up, with adequate availability of electronic voting machines, including 51,537 contro

We are firmly with NDA, no question of NCP reunification: Praful Patel

All Set for Tiger Estimation From January 20; Nearly 2,000 Sign Up to Count Tigers

Volunteers will be required to sign a declaration that they understand the nature of work and the possible risks they may face while walking deep

Ex-Minister Gunda Cremated With State Honors

Later, family members lit the pyre according to religious rites.

Language of harmony: on the Malayalam Language Bill

The rights of linguistic minorities must be protected in every State

U.S Stock Market today: S&P 500 banking index crashes, Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase share prices down

U.S Stock Market indexes fell on Tuesday, weighed down by S&P 500 banking index.

BRS Opposes Auto-Debit of Challans

Enforcing traffic rules is undoubtedly the governments responsibility.

Saudi Money, Pak Nukes, Turkish Military: India Takes Note Of 'Islamic NATO'

Turkey is in talks to become part of a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan security arrangement that resembles NATO's collective defence framework.

DGP Launches 'Call for Blood' App

Key features include robust data security, an option to keep donor details hidden for a specified period after donation, and a rapid donor identi

Telangana Rising Special Event at Davos on Jan 20, CM to Showcase Telangana's Vision to Global Leaders

The Telangana Life Sciences Policy 202630 and Telangana AI Hubs will be launched on the occasion, sources said on Tuesday.

Noted Kerala Educationist Majeed Khan Dies At 91

Noted educationist Dr A P Majeed Khan died on Tuesday at a private hospital here following age-related ailments.

Mumbai set for high-stakes battle as campaigning for 29 civic body elections ends

Roadshows, door-to-door meetings dominate the day ahead of polls tomorrow; all eyes on countrys richest civic body, BMC; SEC declares polls to 12

Appointments By Lalu Yadav Not Part Of His Duty: CBI In Land-For-Jobs Case

Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the CBI, submitted this before Justice Ravinder Dudeja to argue that there was no need to obtain prior

Unique Kites Make Hyderabads Sky Colourful

Professional kite flyers, including from foreign countries and other states, and local youngsters, throng the ground with their kites and waited

KPCC Committee seeks public views on student elections in universities of Karnataka

BJP Won't Allow Bengal Polls If SIR Process Obstructed: State Party Chief

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharyya said that the party would not allow the upcoming elections to be held in the state, if the party's

Bachchans Make Realty Move

Abhishek has entered the property business through a collaboration with Anand Pandit in Gujarat venture

RBI's likely to hold interest rates with inflation set to rise

Economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce more money into the financial system. With inflation expected to rise, inter

Epstein investigation: Bill Clinton and Hillary refuse congressional testimony here's what could happen next

Bill Clinton Epstein investigation: Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Jeffrey E

Iran unrest delays India's 2,000 cr basmati rice export dues; exporters eye new markets

Indian basmati rice exports are facing a significant setback as payments worth approximately 2,000 crore are stuck as protests in Iran have halte

TTD Introduces QR CodeBased Footwear Counters in Tirumala

The facility was inaugurated on Tuesday morning by TTD AEO Venkaiah Chowdary at the Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex in Tirumal

Naravaripalle Hosts Pre-Sankranti Celebrations With CM, Family

Naidu was joined in the celebrations by his wife Bhuvaneswari, minister Nara Lokesh, his wife Nara Brahmani, MP Bharath and his wife Tejaswini, a

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026: My Space

4 Manja Cases Registered in Jeedimetla

The raids, conducted between January 8 and 12, yielded manja worth about 15,000.

Pushpa 2 Tokyo Promotions Without Rashmika

The leading ladys absence has raised eyebrows

Spice exporters may face heat from China chillies

China is now growing and exporting cumin and chillies, key Indian spice exports. This development poses a challenge to India's global leadership

Killer Manja Injures Woman in Meerpet

The glasscoated string sliced deep into her skin, causing heavy bleeding.

All Hotels in Godavari Districts Are Booked Beyond Capacity

All the hotels in the Bhimavaram district are fully booked. There are no rooms available.

Election roll exclusion doesn't lead to deportation: ECI to Supreme Court

The counsel for the poll body argued that ECI is legally empowered to refer such a case to the central government for scrutiny and take appropria

Clueless Jokers In A Cashless Circus

Financial experts tap into our obsession with digital payments and rue that it has led to impulsive buying, micro-spending and skewed money-savin

Stage Set for Numerous Cockfights in Erstwhile Godavari District From Today

There are 10 major cockfight grounds in these districts, where hundreds of crores are to be bet during the festivities that will conclude till Fr

Delhi Police Constable answer key 2025-26 released at ssc.gov.in: Full guide to download, calculate marks and raise objections

The Staff Selection Commission has released the Delhi Police Constable Answer Key 2025-26. Candidates can download their response sheets and offi

Tamil Nadu close to eradicating malaria as 33 districts report nil indigenous cases

Chennai is among the five districts that are yet to achieve zero transmission, accounting for nearly 37%-45% of the States malaria cases, even as

Hyderabadis Go Nostalgic About Patangs and Fun Times

Dicky Long, an Army veteran, said, On my terrace, I have been arranging this for more than 30 years. My friends are invited to the festival. This

Ten Awardees Announced

The State government announced the names of winners of awards instituted in the name of 10 Tamil legends for the current year and said that the p

Assam polls: BJP says performance key for ticket to sitting MLAs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that MLA performance will determine BJP ticket distribution for upcoming assembly polls. He al

WPL-4, MI vs GG: Harmanpreet-Carey show wins it for Mumbai Indians

The two put on 84 off 43 balls for the unbroken fourth wicket as the defending champion pulls off its highest successful chase and make it eight

Bhatti Writes to Free Power Beneficiaries

The governments flagship scheme offers 200 units of free electricity.

Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

At its height, Dilbert, appeared in 2,000 newspapers worldwide in at least 70 countries and 25 languages

State Govt Releases 277 Cr to Gram Panchayats

Bhatti directed finance officials to consistently pursue with the Centre the release of the 15th Finance Commission's pending grants to Telangana

Jadeja needs to raise his game on home turf

Sankranti Rush Grips Nellore and Ongole

Crowds pack markets, temples and transport hubs

Gig workers, unions welcome move to end 10-minute-delivery

Workers and unions term it a victory of the national strike that was held on December 25 and January 31, 2025.

BTS world tour 2026-27 dates out: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jung Kook to do 79 shows in 34 cities; is India on the list?

The popular K-Pop band and global phenomenon BTS, comprising of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, is set to give scintillating perfo

DNA TV Show: Why has Trump announced 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran?

The US has already imposed various sanctions on Iranian trade, limiting Iran's global commerce.

Kohli2.0 free-flowing, exhilarating and still the run(ning)-machine

Kohlis reputation as the ultimate master of the chase is no secret; its not that he doesnt put a price on his wicketanymore, its just that he has

Anantapur MLAs Gunman Suspended, Case Booked Over Exhibition Row

Case booked after organiser alleges extortion bid and disturbance at venue

Five books to help you chase your goals with the right balance of impulse, planning and clarity

Books to inspire you in 2026: These titles rank among the most impactful books not because they promise instant change, but because they reflect

Monzo app down: Thousands of UK users affected as bank confirms platform issues

The Monzo app outage caused problems for users across the UK after platform issues hit the digital bank. Many customers reported trouble opening

Kantha Hubba to bring myriad melodies to the city

The upcoming Kantha Hubba, the musical sub-festival of BLR Hubba, has a lot to offer music lovers in every genre

NYC heiress says one moment exposed her husbands secret affair after 21 years together

Flobelle Belle Fairbanks Burden, New York heiress and granddaughter of socialite Babe Paley, disclosed how her 21-year marriage to hedge fund exe

'Temporary means temporary': Trump administration ends legal protections for Somalis

What is Havana Syndrome? Pentagon tests covert device suspected in mystery ailments affecting US spies and troops

What is Havana Syndrome? The Pentagon secretly tested a high-powered device linked to Havana Syndrome. The unit emits pulsed radiofrequency energ