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IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti gets Padma Shri award

Kamakoti led the development of Indias first indigenous microprocessor Shakti

25 Jan 2026 9:29 pm
Building a Viksit Bharat is shared responsibility of all citizens: President Murmu

In her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, the President said the government is placing strong emphasis on good governance founded on mutual trust

25 Jan 2026 9:26 pm
The Hindu businessline Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026 kicks of 22nd edition

The competition will follow a hybrid format this year, beginning with virtual preliminary rounds, followed by regional finals across six cities, and culminating in a national finale featuring the regional winners

25 Jan 2026 8:55 pm
Uttar Pradesh leads in skilling for AI readiness, Maharashtra follows

Uttar Pradesh records 34,830 enrolments for Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurships Skilling for AI Readiness programme

25 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
Flagging off a movement to recycle the tiranga

How the Flag Foundation of India set up by the Jindals wants to make the tiranga soar and gracefully retire

25 Jan 2026 8:10 pm
Padma Awards 2026: Unsung heroes share spotlight with film stars, industrialists

Kerala and Tamil Nadu notables awarded as States head into elections this year

25 Jan 2026 8:06 pm
JammuSrinagar highway partially reopens, bringing relief to tourists

The 270 km long highway closure caused widespread disruption, leaving thousands of passengers and truckers stranded at multiple locations amid harsh winter conditions

25 Jan 2026 7:44 pm
Union Budget 26: AP seeks Centres support for infrastructure projects

Aid for Amaravati, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam Economic Region and inter-linking of rivers top the wish-list

25 Jan 2026 7:06 pm
Veteran journalist, India's chronicler Mark Tully passes away in Delhi at 90

An acclaimed author, Tully was the presenter of the BBC Radio 4 programme Something Understood

25 Jan 2026 6:48 pm
Ex-bus conductor, nonagenarian musician among 45 awarded Padma Shri in unsung heroes category; list announced on Republic Day eve

The awards are given across a wide range of disciplines such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports and civil service

25 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
India's luxury housing mkt may cool down in FY27, feel 56% of HNIs in ISIR survey

The report mentioned that 53 per cent of respondents invested in luxury real estate for capital appreciation, while 47 per cent purchased for self-use

25 Jan 2026 3:34 pm
Sea containers get defence makeover as indoor firing ranges

JCBL South has developed a prototype for the Defence at its Oragadam facility near Chennai

25 Jan 2026 3:01 pm
Govt extends BIS certification deadline on aluminium cans; beverage industry welcomes move

The reprieve comes at a time when consumption of beverages in metallic cans is rising sharply, driven by millennials preferring them over traditional glass bottles and aseptic carton packaging

25 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
DCCDL Q3 rent income up 18% to 1,412 cr on high demand for office, retail spaces

DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) rental income stood at 1,193 crore in the year-ago period, according to DLFs latest investors presentation

25 Jan 2026 1:38 pm
25 Jan 2026 1:30 pm
Let us make 2026 about quality, PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

He also spoke about, among others, AI Summit and start-ups in his 130th radio programme Mann Ki Baat

25 Jan 2026 12:17 pm
Heavy rain expected in isolated places in Tamil Nadu

For the next 24 hours, the sky is likely to be generally cloudy. Moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is expected in some areas

25 Jan 2026 11:38 am
Delhi breathes easy for another day, AQI at 150

Delhi breathed cleaner air in the morning, with an Air Quality Index reading of 150 at 9 am in the moderate category

25 Jan 2026 11:13 am
Blending 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram with modern vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat: Why Indias 77th Republic Day matters?

The event will showcase India's military prowess and rich cultural heritage, featuring 30 tableaux from states, Union Territories, and ministries.

25 Jan 2026 10:29 am
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir: Srinagar-Jammu national highway remains closed for third day

Hundreds of vehicles are stranded on the 270-km highway since Friday when heavy snowfall forced closure of the road, but flight operations to and from Srinagar international airport have not been affected

25 Jan 2026 10:22 am
Rescue efforts continue after fire erupts in commercial building in Hyderabad

Multiple agencies, including police, fire, NDRF personnel and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), launched rescue operations after the fire erupted on Saturday afternoon

25 Jan 2026 10:21 am
Focus on what we can control, says Canadian PM Carney after Trump threatens 100% tariffs

With our economy under threat from abroad. Canadians have made a choice: to focus on what we can control, Carney said

25 Jan 2026 9:47 am
US grid operators race to avoid blackouts amid frigid weather

Spot wholesale electricity prices surged sharply, with PJM prices briefly topping $3,000 per megawatt hour as demand spiked and fuel supplies tightened.

25 Jan 2026 6:34 am
Dr title not exclusive to MBBS graduates, rules Kerala High Court

It ruled that, in the absence of a specific legal provision, medical professionals cannot claim exclusive rights over the prefix and declined to interfere with the policy framework governing allied healthcare professions.

25 Jan 2026 6:03 am
Tirupati laddu ghee case: CBI SIT names 36 accused, including TTD officials

The probe found that the material supplied as ghee was chemically processed palmolein oil mixed with other ingredients, not pure ghee.

25 Jan 2026 5:56 am
ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup after security row

Bangladesh lost a crucial ICC Board vote by 14-2 and later accepted the decision, ruling out arbitration

25 Jan 2026 5:50 am
Kerala to emerge as South Asias MedTech and life sciences hub: Minister Rajeeve

Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve says biotechnology and MedTech are strategic pillars of Keralas future economy

24 Jan 2026 10:13 pm
Karnataka investment pipeline gets 13,070-crore boost at Davos summit

Significant portion of commitments comes from RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which plans to invest 10,500 crore over next three years in Vijayapura, Ballari districts

24 Jan 2026 9:18 pm
Bangladesh replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup after refusal to travel to India: ICC

Scotland will thus play their four group league games against West Indies (February 7), Italy (February 9) and England (February 14) in Kolkata followed by a game against Nepal in Mumbai on February 17

24 Jan 2026 5:46 pm
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India

Von der Leyen, along with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, will serve as chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations on Monday

24 Jan 2026 5:35 pm
Minimum temperatures plunge in Punjab, Haryana; Bathinda coldest at 0.8 deg C

Minimum temperatures in the two states fell by up to five notches below normal limits on Saturday

24 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Republic Day long weekend drives surge in travel, hotel bookings

The increasing preference for short, experience-led holidays is emerging as a strong trend shaping the country's leisure travel market

24 Jan 2026 3:19 pm
Elan Group awards 840-crore construction contract to Tata Projects

Tata Projects will undertake construction works for Elan Group's new housing project in Gurugram

24 Jan 2026 2:44 pm
Mercedes-Benz expands presence in Bengaluru; young wealth driving demand growth

The expansion of the brand's footprint in the city is a direct response to Bengaluru's rising contribution to the national GDP

24 Jan 2026 2:21 pm
Dismantling of old Pamban Railway Bridge begins; locals seek preservation of 111-year-old icon

The locals have requested that the historic bridge be displayed in a railway museum

24 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
India Energy Week to focus on energy security, investment and decarbonisation pathways: Puri

India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 is set to be held from January 27-30 at ONGC ATI, Goa

24 Jan 2026 12:56 pm
Mercury drops sharply in parts of Rajasthan

Northern winds are likely to cause a drop in bth minimum temperatures and maximum temperatures across Rajasthan

24 Jan 2026 12:47 pm
Tirumala Laddu Scam: Relaxation of norms facilitatedadulteration of ghee, says SIT

The relaxation in 2019 by the then government led to the adulteration of about 60 lakh worth of kg of ghee with which over 20 crore laddus were made in a period of five years

24 Jan 2026 12:06 pm
Punjab, Haryana lashed by heavy rain; normal life affected

Farmers welcome the showers, but voice concern about the impact of gusty winds on crop

24 Jan 2026 11:18 am
Night temperatures drop sharply after spell of rain in Delhi, air quality sees slight improvement

According to the IMD, the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be in the ranges of 17 to 19 degrees Celsius and 6 to 8 degrees Celsius, respectively

24 Jan 2026 10:23 am
US sends aircraft carrier, warships to Middle East as Trump warns Iran

Trump said the deployments were precautionary amid Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and threats of mass executions

24 Jan 2026 7:35 am
Kerala secures 1.17 lakh crore investment commitments at Davos meet

The proposals and Expressions of Interest span renewable energy, Global Capability Centres, skill development, financial services, tourism and manufacturing

23 Jan 2026 10:31 pm
Karnataka HC lifts bike taxi ban, clears path for resumption of services across state

Bike taxis have emerged as a popular last-mile mobility option in major Indian cities but have also faced regulatory pushback

23 Jan 2026 9:43 pm
Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 draws massive crowds

Execution of the event demonstrated Pimpri-Chinchwads capability to host international-level sporting events.

23 Jan 2026 9:30 pm
Drip Capital, Maha govt sign MoU to enable 10,000 cr trade finance for MSME exporters

It will also enable MSMEs to leverage advanced digital capabilities such as data-driven underwriting, global buyer verification

23 Jan 2026 9:24 pm
Series of actions taken to prevent misuse and diversion of codeine-based Phensedyl: Abbott

Despite these many efforts, misuse and diversion persisted. Thats why after nearly 70 years on the market, Abbott ceased manufacturing and selling Phensedyl with codeine in December 2024, it said.

23 Jan 2026 8:45 pm
23 Jan 2026 8:28 pm
Former Google, Flipkart executive launches AI-first edtech startup Fermi.ai

Starting with Math, Physics and Chemistry, the platform emphasises conceptual understanding and reasoning instead of shortcut-driven AI answers

23 Jan 2026 8:21 pm
PM Modi backs EPS as CM face, targets DMK at Tamil Nadu NDA meet

Modi criticised the DMK as a CMC government and urged voters to resolve to bring change

23 Jan 2026 7:44 pm