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Despite ban, roosterfight arenas being set up for Sankranti festival

Cases will be booked under AP Gaming Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act against those who organise roosterfights, says NTR District Collector

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:26 am

PM Modi chairs roundtable with AI startups ahead of February summit

The firms had qualified for the AI Impact Summits which sought submissions from AI firms that could lead real-world impact

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:22 am

Union Minister expresses concern over alarming pollution in Odishas Angul-Talcher region

In separate letters, Mr. Pradhan emphasised on adoption of a mechanised coal transportation system along with advanced dust suppression measures

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:16 am

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Satoshi Yagisawa

The Japanese author, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about portraying heavy themes delicately and finding salvation in the works of great writers of the past

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:15 am

The HinduLit for Life 2026 | Heres what you can look forward to in Chennai next week

The 13th edition of the literature festival on January 17-18 will feature Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, Perumal Murugan and a host of other writers, artists and thinkers

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:05 am

Women in Rajasthans Jalore, almost disconnected

A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with outrage. While the village heads said it was the women who demanded it because the children overused them, some women say its about control, finds Alisha Dutta

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:02 am

13 youths from conflict-scarred Manipur get jobs in Japan

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla interacted with them before their departure to work in nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, and other sectors

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:00 am

Why childhood hypertension is emerging as a paediatric health challenge

Doctors point out that elevated blood pressure is no longer uncommon in younger age groups and often goes undetected.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:00 am

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Review of Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures

In his essays, Gopalkrishna Gandhi continues his ethical and intellectual inquiry about Indias past, present and future

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:00 am

North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says

The letter was a reply to a letter the Russia President sent earlier

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:53 am

Murugan idol with six faces

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:17 am

Overseas electors, those temporarily away from Bengal exempt from in-person SIR hearings: CEO

A relative can appear in the hearing on behalf of the elector, a notice by the CEOs office said

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:12 am

Umar Khalid is not my mentor, Sharjeel Imam tells Delhi court

He had never spoken to Mr. Khalid in the five years he spent at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mr. Imams counsel said on his behalf

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:02 am

Murders, other crimes have come down in city, say Greater Chennai City Police

Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases were registered

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:02 am

U.K. PM Starmer, Trump discuss security and Russia deterrence in Arctic region

Mr. Starmer had said he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland, saying no one else should determine the future of the vast territory

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 3:52 am

UN says U.S. has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several organisations

The 31 UN-related agencies include the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 2:52 am

Bengal Governor Ananda Bose gets death threat email; police on high alert

The matter has also been reported to CM Mamata and the Union Home Ministry

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 1:09 am

News from the world of Education: January 9, 2026

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

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:42 am

GSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers

GSDP share is a meaningful indicator of the accrual of central taxes at the State level

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:26 am

Letters to The Editor January 9, 2026

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:24 am

Amit Shah reviews security situation in J&K

Union Home Minister directs security agencies to ensure the goal of terror-free Jammu and Kashmir is achieved at the earliest

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:20 am

Nationwide internet blackout in Iran as protests mount, watchdog reports

Internet access and telephone lines in Iran cut out after demonstrators join protest called by exiled crown prince

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:19 am

Top courts green governance, cause for uncertainty

The Supreme Court should protect the environment by disciplining the state back into regulation

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:18 am

The making of a Jallikattu bull

In Thottiapatti near Madurai, a hub for buying and rearing jallikattu bulls, economy is built around native breeds

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:17 am

Fifty years: Chinese PM Chou En-lai dead

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Reporting from ared lightarea

The myth ofSonagachithat was in my mindno longer exists.Now it is the place of the women who have offered me tea, welcomed me into their homes,andsharedtearsand laughter withme.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:14 am

BJP suspends three members in Thiruvananthapuram

The three were suspended for allegedly working to defeat the partys candidates in three wards of the Corporation in the recently held local body elections

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:10 am

The Ashes aftermath Englands Test future at the crossroads

The line between carefree and careless often blurred, but not too many seemed to take notice, or be too bothered about it; it has happened far too often now for Bazball to not face serious scrutiny, if not downright condemnation, any longer

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:00 am

Four-day winter camp begins at Zoo Park

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 11:50 pm

FBI, DOJ exit cooperation on probe of ICE agent who fatally shot woman: Minnesota crime bureau

BCA cited lack of complete access to the evidence, witnesses and information collected

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 11:46 pm

India to grow at 7.2% in 2025-26 with overall U.S. tariff impact to be offset, U.N. body predicts

While the U.S. tariffs could impact growth if they persist, several other factors such as demand from Europe and the Middle East could offset the blow, the report said.

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 11:20 pm

Vizag lacks air quality monitorning infra for real-time data

City needs five such stations in four different category of locations - residential, traffic, commercial and industrial

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 11:09 pm

Average asset of 102 re-elected MPs rises by 110% between 2014-2024: ADR

The top ten MPs who registered the highest increase in their assets, includes BJP's Udayanraje Bhonsle, Poonamben Maadam, Hema Malini, Nishikant Dubey; YSRCP's PV Midhun Reddy; Shiromani Akali Dal's Harsimrat Kaur Badal; Trinamool Congress' Shatrughan Sinha; and NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 11:07 pm

Ecologists advocacy shaped political and ecological narratives in Kerala

Eminent ecologists contributions shaped socio-political and ecological narratives of the State over one and a half decades in an unprecedented manner

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

Congress voices concern over turbulent times in Indo-U.S. relations

Jairam Ramesh points to recent legislative and political signals from Washington that have caused discomfort in New Delhi; he also cites Trumps praise for Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

Enquiry into private universities is neither a witch-hunt nor playing headmaster: SC

A Bench headed by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah pulled up the Centre for not filing an affidavit affirmed by the Union Cabinet Secretary despite a categorical order from the top court in November 2025

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:48 pm

Dravidian model views technology as a tool for social uplift, says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin

Speaking at the fourth edition of UmagineTN, he says the State is shifting from its traditional information technology services to high-tech development, start-ups, and innovation-driven economy

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:43 pm

Vijay Hazare Trophy - Hyderabad falls apart as Nabi, Vanshaj turn it around for J&K

The two batters undo the efforts of the losing sides pace battery that initially reduces its opponent to 90 for seven; earlier Aman and Nitish help in stabilising a middle-order collapse; winning team is now fifith with Uttar Pradesh as the group topper Vidarbha enters the quarterfinals

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:37 pm

Textile Ministry signs MoUs with 15 States

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:20 pm

Karnataka State Film Awards 2020 and 2021: M.S. Sathyu honoured with Puttanna Kanagal Award

Legendary filmmaker M.S. Sathyu clinched Puttanna Kanagal Award for 2020, while popular actor Jayamala took home Dr. Rajkumar Award

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

J&K CM to find room for 50 MBBS students left high and dry by Vaishno Devi college

The CM stressed that the students cleared NEET on merit and it is our legal responsibility to adjust them

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:18 pm

BJP MP, State government at odds in Chhattisgarh over Scouts and Guides jamboree

Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal challenges removal as State Bharat Scouts and Guides president ahead of national event

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:17 pm

Congress seeks clarification from Centre, M.P. govt. on Indore deaths; alleges criminal negligence

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera says the tragedy exposed the ugly, brutal and utterly callous face of the BJP govt.; adds that mandatory quarterly water quality tests were not conducted, monitoring reports were not prepared or submitted, and key infrastructure projects remained incomplete or poorly managed in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:13 pm

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote safe and effective use

The Bill strives to minimise risk to human beings, animals, living organisms other than pests, and the environment, and promote pesticides that are biological and based on traditional knowledge

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:10 pm

Indias first commercial Quantum Computer to be deployed at IIIT- Dharwad: Minister Priyank Kharge

Singapore firm may work with rural water supply, sanitation department in Karnataka

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:09 pm

Parties in Uttar Pradesh gear up to enroll eligible voters amid deletion in draft rolls

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav calls for unity to save every single vote

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:08 pm

4 PJTAU staff suspended for question paper leakage

35 on-service students of 3rd year surrendered to Agri. Dept. for their involvement in the irregularity

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:07 pm

India and Iran to start diplomatic calendar for 75th anniversary of bilateral ties

The celebration of bilateral ties will begin with the visit of Iran Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi that is expected later this month

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:53 pm

Watch: Demolition drive around Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi triggers clashes | Ground Report

A late-night demolition to remove encroachments around the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate, carried out on Delhi High Court directions, led to stone-pelting, injuries to police personnel and multiple arrests.

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:50 pm

Opposition criticisesMamatas visitto I-PAC officeduring ED raids

Mamata Banerjee andKolkataPolice Commissioners visit during a central agency raid was unconstitutional: Leader of OppositionSuvenduAdhikari

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:48 pm

Sikkim Gears Up for Rorathang Maghey Mela 2026 with Adventure Sports and Heritage Tourism Push

Pakyong, 8 Jan : In preparation for the upcoming Rorathang Maghey Mela 2026, scheduled from The post Sikkim Gears Up for Rorathang Maghey Mela 2026 with Adventure Sports and Heritage Tourism Push appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 8 Jan 2026 9:47 pm

Increased money in politics and drugs on the streets needs to be analysed: Raj Thackeray

In an interview with a regional channel, Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj said that the people were being neglected, and power was being misused. They highlighted their agenda over how the Marathi Manoos have been exploited and betrayed, and how migration has taken away the rights of locals

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:45 pm

Amid Kogilu row, BDA takes up demolition near Thanisandra without notices; Commissioner orders probe

While BDA maintains that 13 houses are demolished, residents say that more than 20 houses are affected; Many of the displaced families were tenants who had been living in the area for nearly five years

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:43 pm