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Supreme Court names new trial judge for coal scam cases

Incumbent Special CBI Judge Sanjay Bansal was to officiate from April 8, 2025, onwards for a period of six months only

Russia claims Oreshnik missile hit Ukrainian aviation plant

Moscow said it fired the Oreshnik in response to its allegations that Ukraine attempted to hit one of President Vladimir Putins residences in a d

Conservancy workers end protest after 165 days, to get back their jobs under National Urban Livelihoods Mission

State governement assured the workers that nearly 1,400 of them would be reinstated under NULM with the Chennai Corporation. Six workers would be

When strategy meets storytelling: Time to do MBA for a career in NGOs

PM Modi to shift to new office, residence after leaving South Block on Makar Sankranti, check details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up to shift his office to a new office on Makar Sankranti, January 14, Wednesday. His new office will be

Irans leadership under pressure as protests continue, heres what to know

London: Irans leadership is under incredible pressure as the largest protests in years against the Islamic theocracy shake the country. Governmen

AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Calls for Hard Work Through 2026

CM cites welfare schemes, investments and infrastructure push at review meet

HRDA Opposes Bid To Dismantle Convener Quota In Med Admission

HRDA alleged that private medical college associations were ignoring earlier division bench judgments and established constitutional principles g

No receipts for SIR documents, Mamata writes fifth letter to CEC

In the letter, the Chief Minister also pointed out that many genuine voters are being categorised as logical discrepancies and called for hearing

Odisha CM Lays Foundation For Central VistaStyle Assembly, Lok Seva Bhavan; House Strength May Rise To 200

The state government has earmarked Rs 3,623 crore for the project

BitGo stock to hit NYSE: BitGo eyes $1.96 billion valuation, seeks $201 million in US IPO as crypto listings rebound

BitGo IPO: Crypto firm BitGo is set for a US initial public offering. Existing shareholders aim to raise up to $201 million. The company seeks a

Why are you hiding your face?: Kristi Noem under fire over ICE shooting at House hearing

APEPDCL issues kite safety alert ahead of Sankranti

SC Collegium proposes new Chief Justice for Calcutta HC

The Collegium recommended appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul in a meeting held on January 9

Idea to cancel new districts will spur protests: KTR

Women unable to secure government job, submit petition to Collector

Sankranti Celebrations Embrace Modernity While Preserving Cultural Roots

Celebrated with devotion, warmth and a strong sense of community-feeling, Sankranti occupies a special place in the lives of families

Health Ministry monitoring situation as two Nipah virus cases detected in West Bengal

Two suspected Nipah virus cases are being closely monitored in West Bengal. The Union health ministry has deployed an expert team to support stat

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal

Both patients are healthcare workers; West Bengal government asks people to not panic but stay alert and take precautions

Two arrested for stealing cars, search on for main accused

Five cars worth 1.20 crore seized from the accused

Hero MotoCorp Launches Ride Safe India Road Safety Campaign

New Delhi: To mark National Road Safety Month, Hero MotoCorp, the worlds largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has rolled out an incl

Allahabad HC refuses anticipatory bail for sheltering Bangladeshis, Rohingyas

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man who allegedly helped settle illegal Bangladesh

Where Should Kashmiri Students Go? Mehbooba Mufti on Vaishno Devi College Row

Mehbooba Mufti calls Kashmir the BJP's laboratory, and the protests in Jammu just the tip of the iceberg.

Tiruppur Corporation identifies six locations as temporary storage points for wastes accumulated along roadsides

Post Office on IIT-Hyderabad Campus Modernised

The post office, which has been operating on the campus since July 2021, has been revamped to include digital payment options, smart service coun

Delhi HC refuses to interfere with bank notice to Anil Ambanis son

Justice asked petitioner Jai Anmol Ambani to place his stand before the bank within 10 days and asked the bank to pass a speaking order

DC Edit | Isro Must Probe PSLV Failure

The failure of the launch will delay the countrys ability to get another eye in the sky through hyperspectral remote sensing captures. It will al

DC Impact: Female UG, PG Medicos Going On Maternity Leave Get Relief From Readmission Fee

The directions were issued by the university following a report 'Female PG medicos struggle to rejoin after maternity Leave' published in these c

Ahead of Sankranti, Banned Manja Floods Market Despite Crackdown

Illegal kite thread dumped across Hyderabad despite ban and safety risks

Telangana police to conduct polygraph test in CPI(M) leader murder case

Hyderabad: Police in Khammam town in Telangana would soon conduct a polygraph test on six persons in connection with the murder of a local CPI(M)

Sankranti Rush Packs Trains, Buses Out Of Hyderabad; Return Trips Thin

While 2.5 lakh passengers travel out of the city on normal days, the Sankranti holiday season, starting January 10, saw an additional 80,000 pass

Iran's traders, frustrated by economic losses, turn against clerics

Iran's merchants, who backed the 1979 revolution, are now protesting. They are angry about economic problems and the Revolutionary Guards' contro

Happy Lohri 2026 Wishes: 55+ greetings, quotes, messages and images for friends, family and loved ones

Happy Lohri Wishes 2026: Lohri has that special vibe where even cold winter nights feel warm. There is a bonfire crackling, plates full of popcor

Reduce bond service period to one year for PG, super speciality residents and future batches, TNRDA urges government

TNRDA added that extended bond periods also contribute to resident burnout and may adversely affect super-speciality academic progression and lon

J&K Govt Re-Designates IAS Officers Following Promotions By MHA

Jammu, Jan 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday issued orders re-designating several IAS officers of the J&K segment of the AGMUT ca

Kishan Reddy Defends VB-GRAMG Act, Flays Congress

Kishan Reddy said the new legislation would benefit the poor, farmers, and rural economy through enhanced accountability and technology integrati

Sankranthi cheer cut short as Chinese manja poses deadly threat in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Sankranthi is around the corner, but for many Hyderabadis, safety concerns have dampened festivities, as kites smeared with Chinese ma

Eight persons arrested for SSLC preparatory exam question paper leak

Sanitation worker returns bag with 45 sovereigns of gold jewellery to rightful owner

Chaos may happen if Kuki-Zo MLAs join Manipur govt., says KZC chairman

HenlianthangThanglet, chief of the conglomerate of Kuki-Zo bodies,said in an interview with The Hindu that it was the ten Kuki-Zo MLAs who first

KIA handled 43.82 million passengers in 2025

Nurses Strike NYC: Why are 15,000 NYC nurses on strike? Here's what Mayor Zohran Mamdani said about the largest strike in city history

Nearly 15,000 nurses have walked off the job in New York City, marking the largest nurses' strike in the city's history. Negotiations failed to r

New Class 1-5 T.N. syllabus focuses on learning objectives, competencies, and pedagogical approaches

From poster making in English to jigsaws and map-reading in science, the syllabus points out activities and the various skillsets a child is supp

DC Edit | Strategic Autonomy May Be Paying Off For India

There might still be some way to go before India and the USA sign the much-vaunted trade deal, but its new envoy Sergio Gor, who took office on M

Do you live in one of these 9 states? Your Social Security benefits could be at risk

Social Security benefits reached record highs in 2026, yet taxes still reduce retiree income nationwide. Eight states continue taxing benefits, m

Paramount's next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making

Paramount Skydance is escalating its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery by announcing plans to nominate its own directors and suing

DRDO successfully flight-tests man portable anti-tank guided missile

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully test-fired a new man portable anti-tank guided missile. This third generation

Victim safety, sanctity of trial paramount to consider bail in POCSO cases: Supreme Court

The Bench held that the April 2025 order of the Allahabad High Court granting bail had resulted in a miscarriage of justice, as it failed to acco

Bandi Urges Youth To Rise Above Digital Distractions

Urging young people to place national interest above personal priorities, the minister said character and discipline were essential for nation-bu

Uttarakhand Farmer Dies by Suicide Alleging Rs 4-Cr Land Fraud

Police Harassment Video Goes Viral

India likely to join US-led initiative Pax Silica next month: What is it and who are its members?

The inaugural Pax Silica summit included Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom (UK), Israel, the United Arab Emirate

Reopening of Kamaraj Road brings relief, but commuters fear fresh traffic chaos on MG Road

Kamaraj Road was fully reopened on January 2, 2026, restoring the two-way traffic between Cubbon Road and MG Road.

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz inaugurate International Kite Festival 2026 in Ahmedabad

PM and German Chancellor get grand welcome with music and dance performances; the leaders visit exhibit reflecting Ahmedabads architectural herit

VPR Amrutha Dhara Water Plant Inaugurated at Mannetikota

MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy said the primary objective of the VPR Foundation is public service, especially to quench the thirst of the poor in r

Coffee mug held by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sparks speculation, photo goes viral

River Water Disputes: AP Says One Thing, Does Another, Says Uttam

Uttam said the reality is AP has objected to our Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme (PRLIS), and all other projects of Telangana on Krish

Did mathematics once predict the end of the world on Friday, 13th November 2026?

A claim indicating that the world could end on Friday, November 13, 2026, traces back to a 1960 population study by University of Illinois resear

Education must be free from political considerations, says Delhi Minister Sood

ICE officer slips on ICE during protest, viral video sparks online jokes and questions

A viral video shows an ICE officer slipping on ice during a protest in Minneapolis, leading to jokes and questions online. The clip spread fast o

Children, women injured after autorickshaw overturns in Andipatti

'Hanumanji alone can power an entire gaming industry': PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

Powell to step down? DOJ launches criminal probe against Fed chair: 'Abuse of taxpayer dollars!'

APCPDCL Warns Against Kite Flying Near Power Lines

The official advised that kites should be flown only in open areas free of electrical infrastructure

Bitter Cold Grips Jammu As Day, Night Temperatures Hit Seasons Low; 5 Flights Cancelled

Jammu, Jan 12: Bone-chilling cold tightened its grip on Jammu on Monday as the city recorded the coldest day and night temperatures of the season

Andhra Pradesh: Gang Posing as Police Officers Arrested

The victim, Mogilishetti Sridevi from Panduru village in East Godavari district, was lured by gang members who claimed they needed to sell mortga

PM Modi raises issue of Ariha Shah with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that the parents harassed her.

Telangana Employees To Face 10% Salary Cut For Not Taking Care Of Parents

The Telangana government will enact a law to deduct 10 per cent salary of the government employees who are not looking after their parents and tr

Modi, Merz engage in 'kite diplomacy'; German Chancellor pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ahmedabad, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram and emphasizing the enduring relevance of

SC Seeks Centres Reply On Status Of Ayush Doctors

The plea seeks a declaration that AYUSH doctors are covered under Section 2(cc) of the 1954 Act as registered medical practitioners

Didi's Fresh Plea To CEC Against Voters' Deletion In SIR

Ms Banerjee then pointed out serious errors in the voters' details due to A.I. based digitisation of the 2002 SIR list

Bhatti: Integrated Residential Schools Construction Will Be Speeded Up By Clearing Bills Once in 15 Days

Deputy Chief Minister directed district collectors to visit construction sites at least once a month and hold on-site reviews to ensure timely an

50 lakh MT of legacy waste cleared through bio mining in Chennai: CM Stalin

PLI push, Kusum 2.0, PM Surya Ghar acceleration: Solar industrys wish list for Union Budget

Speaking to The Hindu, Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, CEO at the industry body National Solar Energy Federation of India, held the solar sector is no mor

From Lohri To Pongal, Know About Vibrant Harvest Festivals That India Celebrates In January

These festivals showcase India's rich cultural diversity. They also highlight how people honour farmers and harvest.

Notice to State government on PIL seeking 30 acre land for constructing new building for Karnataka High Court

Congress govt.s plan to help PNLP exposed with invalid plea in Apex Court: BRS

Its Revanth Reddys Sankranthi gift to Chandrababu Naidu, says BRS leader T. Harish Rao

Obscenity At Chhattisgarh Dance Programme, One More Cop Suspended

The crackdown in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district has widened in the wake of viral videos showing alleged obscene acts at a dance programme wher

Farmers seek relief for damaged paddy crops

Supreme Court notice to govt on PIL seeking AYUSH doctors be declared as registered medical practitioners

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Union Ministries of Law, Health and Ayush on a plea seeking a direction to declare AYUSH doctors as

Dalit atrocities rising in BJP-governed states: Congress

Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra

Delhi is set to launch a 40-seater luxury cruise on the Yamuna River in February, offering hour-long round trips with onboard entertainment and f

RSS Remains Unchanged At Core: Bhagwat

Bhagwat emphasised that while some people feel the Sangh is changing, its continuity reflects natural growth as it adapts to new forms.

A.P. govt. releases 2,653 crore dues for staff and contractors ahead of Sankranti

1,100 crore sanctioned towards a pending instalment of DA and DR arrears

Delhi HC clears Zydus biosimilar, boosting access to affordable cancer care

GHMC refutes allegations about mistreatment of dogs at animal care centre

Lodges complaint against employee for sharing selective visuals with NGOs and animal lovers

Chennai police deploy 16,000 personnel for Kaanum Pongal security

At Marina Beach, three temporary mini control rooms have been set up between the Labour Statue and the Lighthouse, along with police assistance b

Residents demand re-laying of damaged roads

Minister: Telangana Plans Subsidised Agricultural Drones For Farmers

Minister said the government would also roll out training programmes to familiarise farmers with drone operations

Minimum wage is rising in 22 states in 2026 see the map to find out if yours is included

Minimum wage increase 2026: Minimum wages are rising across the United States in 2026. Many states and cities have already increased pay, with mo

Kerala PSUs set benchmark for public sector growth at national level: P. Rajeeve