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Dastkari Haat crafts bazaar returns to Chennai after a decade

Delhis famous Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar is back to the city after a decade. Sample some pickles and buy yourself a painting

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 4:14 pm

AINRC-BJP committed sin by allowing manufacture of counterfeit drugs in Puducherry: AICC leader

When the Congress returns to power after the [2026] Assembly polls, we will put governance first and bring change to Puducherry. We will ensure that the guilty and those who supported the culprits will get punished, Pawan Khera said

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 4:02 pm

Man held for murdering 12-year-old stepson in Delhi

Relatives alleged that disputes had been frequent at home in recent months, particularly after the children from her first marriage returned from a hostel where they had been staying

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Why does Elon Musk want to put AI data centres in space?

A proposed merger between Elon Musks SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musks plan to launch satellite data centres into orbit

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:54 pm

Meta faces New Mexico trial over child-exploitation claims

The company says it has taken many steps that have reduced youth engagement and growth in order to promote safety

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:51 pm

UGC row: Consistency of not consulting anybody reflects in every decision of government, says Sibal

Kapil Sibal asserted that it would not be appropriate for him to give his opinion on the matter as it is pending before the Supreme Court

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:46 pm

Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

Q.ais 100 employees, including CEO Aviad Maizels and co-founders Yonatan Wexler and Avi Barliya, will join Apple, the companies said

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:46 pm

Diesel mafia hampering State revenue, say traders

Consumer outlets meant to supply fuel to large projects like mining and industrial units were sourcing diesel from other States even though they are mandated to source it within the State, APFPT office bearers said

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:39 pm

Children among six injured as suspicious material explodes in Karnataka's Bidar

According to police, the incident occurred on the road leading to Molige Marayya temple in Molkhera village of Homnabad taluk

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:27 pm

Australian Open 2026 women final: Elena Rybakina wins first set

Rybakina is chasing a first Australian Open title while Belarusian Sabalenka is seeking her third.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:08 pm

The story of dapsone: from dye to drug

For much of human history, there was no reliable method to treat leprosy. The discovery that a chemical compound used in the textile industry could slow bacterial growth, helped offer patients both a cure and a place in the world that had deeply stigmatised the disease

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 3:05 pm

There is irrefutable evidence of adulteration of TTDs laddu prasadam: Minister Payyavula Keshav

State Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said the crux of the matter was the relaxation of norms related to ghee supply by the YSRCP Government

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 2:53 pm

Epstein survivors say abusers remain hidden after latest files release

The Justice Department said some of the documents contained untrue and sensationalist claims about Trump that were submitted to the FBI before the 2020 presidential election

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 2:48 pm

Tirupati laddu adulteration: CM Chandrababu Naidus statement backed by NDDBs CALF report, says TDP

It is not merely a political comment but a disclosure of facts, Telugu Desam Party asserted

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 2:18 pm

Corrupt TMC regime sheltering infiltrators; BJP govt. in Bengal vital for national security: Amit Shah

He also predicted that the BJP would secure over 50% vote share and a massive majority in the Bengal Assembly polls

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 2:17 pm

ICC T20 World Cup: Injured Pat Cummins out of squad, Dwarshuis in

Matt Renshaw also replaced fellow batter Matthew Short but veteran Steve Smith could not break into the World Cup squad despite his strong form in the Big Bash League

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 2:01 pm

Only wish for Congress, UDF victory in Kerala Assembly polls, will campaign for it: Shashi Tharoor

The Congress MP also reiterated that he has only one party the Congress and said that the media should stop asking him that question again and again

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 1:54 pm

Senior leaders of NCP knew about the merger, says Jayant Patil

According to Mr. Patil, the party decided the merger on January 16 and planned to announce the merger on February 8 after the Zilla Parishad elections scheduled on February 5

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 1:51 pm

Huge cache of Epstein files includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy, powerful

One exchange in 2018 exchange focussed on Trump's threats at the time to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, whom he had named to the post just the year prior

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 1:46 pm

Maharashtra NCP president refutes reports about discussion of merger with Sharad Pawar faction

Ajit Pawars wife, Sunetra, is set to sworn-in as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra a post that felt vacant following her husbands death later in the evening today

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 1:46 pm

Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep and more pay tribute to Catherine OHara

Celebrities and Canadas prime minister have reacted to the death of actor Catherine OHara, who died in Los Angeles at 71

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 1:19 pm

Woman dies after falling off crowded local train in Maharashtras Thane district

The incident occurred around 8.10 a.m. at the Badlapur railway station, an official from the Kalyan GRP said

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 1:14 pm

Australian Open 2026: Mertens and Zhang, Harrison and Skupski win doubles titles

Currently ranked No. 6 in doubles, Mertens, who won the Wimbledon doubles title last year with Veronika Kudermetova, will return to the No. 1 ranking after the Australian Open

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 1:13 pm

125-foot statue of Raja Raja Chola to adorn Grand Chola Museum in Thanjavur

The statue will be modelled on the Raja Raja statue already installed near Sivaganga Park in Thanjavur by our leader Kalaignar Karunanidhi, Minister E.V. Velu said

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:53 pm

ICC Under-19 World Cup: India eyes Asia Cup final revenge against Pakistan

India are also likely to continue with their 'no handshake' policy with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and the ensuing Operation Sindoor

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:48 pm

Pokemon card event at controversial shrine to Japanese war dead cancelled after China protests

The Yasukuni Shrine honours Japan's 2.5 million war dead, including convicted war criminals. Countries that were targets of Japanese aggression, especially China and the Koreas, see visits to the shrine as showing a lack of remorse about Japan's wartime past

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:47 pm

Head bowed, self-respect compromised: Pakistan PM on foreign loan humiliation

Pakistans PM Shehbaz Sharif recalled the difficult period when Pakistan faced fears of bankruptcy and was described by some as being on the verge of technical default

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:45 pm

Kala Azar in India: Treading the last mile towards elimination

Eliminating black fever is now within reach for India and this milestone will help thousands, but continued surveillance must continue, say experts

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:43 pm

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 12

The casualties included two women and six children from two different families

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:33 pm

U.S. Justice Department opens civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting, official says

The justice Departments investigation could potentially lead to criminal charges against the officers involved, though there is a high legal bar to bring such a case

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:30 pm

ICE claim that man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at Minnesota hospital

Staff members at Hennepin County Medical Centre determined that it could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the 31-year-old's brain, said three nurses familiar with the case

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:29 pm

50 years ago, on this day, for the first time a government was dismissed in Tamil Nadu

This is the first time that Tamil Nadu has been brought under Presidents Rule. Though the five-year term of the State Assembly was due to expire on March 21, the Centre has taken this action to dissolve it because of the serious situation that has arisen in the State in terms of the Governors report,The Hindus New Delhi Correspondent G.K. Reddy reported on the front page of its edition dated February 1, 1976.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:26 pm

Moira Rose, Delia Deetz, Cookie Fleck and Kevins mom: Catherine OHaras memorable roles

Catherine OHaras prodigious comic gifts were displayed in roles over five decades

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:21 pm

Australian Open 2026: History beckons for Djokovic and Alcaraz in final

Separated by 16 years, the pair stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:20 pm

Two stabbed to death over delay in food order at Ghaziabad eatery

According to police, two groups of customers, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, entered into a heated argument over the delay in serving food

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:18 pm

Why early-career academics in India are walking away from research

Rankings and accreditation regimes are draining Indian universities of intellectual depth and forcing scholars to move away from research

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:10 pm

With Love cast on celebrating love on screen | Anaswara Rajan | Abishan Jeevinth

Actors Anaswara Rajan, Abishan Jeevinth, and Kavya Anil speak about celebrating love in their upcoming film With Love, the dearth of romance dramas in Tamil cinema, and how they are handling success in this early stage of their careers. Interview: Bhuvanesh Chandar Video: Thamodharan B

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 12:10 pm

Apple to prioritise premium iPhone launches in 2026 amid memory crunch: Report

Apple is prioritising production and shipment of its three highest-end iPhone models for 2026 while delaying the rollout of its standard model, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:57 am

U.S. government shuts down but quick resolution expected

The funding lapse followed a breakdown in negotiations driven by Democratic anger over the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:54 am

C.J. Roy death: Full coverage of Confident Group chairpersons death during I-T raids

A compilation of The Hindus coverage on the death of Confident Group chairperson, who allegedly shot himself to death on January 30, 2026, even as I-T search operations were ongoing at his Bengaluru office premises

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:49 am

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu reviews hydropower projects

The projects reviewed by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh included the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project and the 680 MW Attunli HEP, which are under implementation

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:45 am

Four devotees killed after being run over by car near Siruvachur

The devotees were on a padayatra to the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:43 am

When Nehru took on Radhakrishnan on the cricket field!

Parliamentarians have often played exhibition matches for various causes and there have been several instances of politicians showing great skill on the cricket pitch

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:39 am

Upendra Kushwaha appoints disgruntled MLA Alok Singh as RLMs Bihar chief

After the RLM chiefs son was made the minister in November 2025, seven members of his RLM resigned, accusing the partys chief of promoting dynastic politics.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:32 am

Catherine OHara was the best part of any scene

Because of that innate grasp on her craft, unwillingness to settle into nostalgia and uncanny ability to invent herself anew with each project, her characters would impact multiple generations of film, television and comedy fans

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:30 am

The Hindu Editorial| A job well done: On the Economic Survey 2025-26

The Economic Survey 2025-26, presented by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, offers a calm, data-driven assessment of Indias economic prospects amid global uncertainty.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:27 am

Alia Bhatt collaborates with Prime Video to produce 'Dont Be Shy'

The film follows the story of Shyamili Shy Das, a 20-year-old girl who thinks she has everything figured out until her perfectly planned life takes an unpredictable turn, and things begin to spiral

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:20 am

India gets Ramsar tag for two wetlands, PM Modi lauds efforts

The designation of these two sites under the Ramsar Convention takes the total number of such wetlands in India to 98

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:17 am

Cluster of megalithic burials identified in Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh

Significantly, traces of a disturbed Buddhist site were also noticed adjacent to the megalithic remains, including a broken ayaka pillar and large rectangular bricks damaged by farming activity

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:56 am

Peeyush Pandey is new acting West Bengal DGP, major rejig ahead of Assembly polls

Police Commissionerate of Howrah, Bidhannagar, Barrackpore and Chandannagar will get new police chiefs

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:43 am

Bengaluru Inspector Nabbed by Lokayukta While Accepting 4 Lakh Bribe

Bengaluru, 29 Jan : In a swift anti-corruption operation, officials of the Karnataka Lokayukta on The post Bengaluru Inspector Nabbed by Lokayukta While Accepting 4 Lakh Bribe appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 31 Jan 2026 10:26 am

Armed men open fire, rob cloth merchant outside SBI branch in Koti in Hyderabad

Preliminary investigations suggest that the assailants might be known to the victim

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:21 am

With Delhis average AQI at 307, 2026 sees second-best January in five years

The air quality early warning system has predicted very poor air quality for January 31, 2026

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:20 am

Sunetra Pawar oath ceremony LIVE: Ajit Pawar's wife set to be Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says government and BJP will support NCP's decision

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:15 am

Patna NEET aspirant death case: Nitish Kumar recommends CBI probe

The decision came a day after the parents of the girl met Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar at his residence alleging that the state police was trying to hush up the matter

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:12 am

No idea about Sunetra Pawar being sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy CM, says Sharad Pawar

Sunetra Pawar reached Devgiri, the official residence of her late husband in south Mumbai, accompanied by son Parth

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:56 am

Regime in tough spot as every Iranian has been affected by economic collapse, says Scott Anderson

Journalist and writer Scott Anderson says, unlike during earlier protests in Iran, the regime can no longer play one group off against another, because everyone is suffering; the economic collapse, food and water crises, and high unemployment rate cannot all be blamed on foreign saboteurs, he adds

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:54 am

Memory games

Will Krish and Payals plan to show grandma that her memory was still as strong as ever work?

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:53 am

More than 200 killed in Coltan mine collapse in east Congos Rubaya

An adviser to the Governor said the number of confirmed dead was at least 227

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:49 am

JUP leader Humayun Kabir explores tie-up with CPI(M), ISF for Bengal polls

The meeting between CPI(M) State secretary Md. Salim and Janata Unnayan Party founder Humayun Kabir signals fresh alignment ahead of the Assembly polls in West Bengal

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:49 am

Beauty in red and white

On a trip to Ankola, Maharashtra, Taran learns about the ancient Kaavi art of the Konkan region

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:46 am

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27

What the Budget could do to unlock womens time, productivity, and participation in Indias growth story

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:42 am

Maintain discipline, caution using social media: Bihar government to State employees

The new social media guidelines will be applied to all government officers from senior to lower-level employees

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 9:34 am

Nashik farmers conclude long march after Maharashtra government agrees to demands

The State Government assured that forest landholders across the state would apply for the re-examination of their land claims

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 8:56 am

From Samskara to Kaatera: Caste resistance & representation in Kannada cinema | Decode Karnataka

Kannada cinema has often spoken about class divide and social reform, but when it comes to caste, the lens turns cautious.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 8:48 am

Sunetra Pawar reaches Mumbai, all set to become Maharashtra first woman deputy CM

NCP's legislature wing will hold a meeting in Mumbai on Saturday (January 31, 2026) afternoon where she would be named as its leader, State minister and senior party leader Chhagan Bhujbal said

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 8:46 am

Security forces re-establish contact with terrorists in J&Ks Kishtwar, operation underway

The Army said intelligence inputs from all sources were coordinated to plan and execute the operation on the ground

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 8:29 am

State senator says missing fishing boat was carrying 7 people when it sank off Massachusetts

The Coast Guard said it tried unsuccessfully to contact the vessel and then launched a search that included an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew, a small boat crew and the Coast Guard Cutter Thunder Bay

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 8:19 am

Venezuela slams U.S. punitive measures against ally Cuba

Venezuela vowed solidarity with the Cuban people deprived of Venezuelan oil now under U.S. control, and urged collective action by the international community to address the humanitarian consequences

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 7:49 am

NCs MP Ramzan meets Palestinian Minister in Delhi, expresses solidarity

The NC spokesman said Dr. Aghabekian on January 29 briefed the attendees on the current political developments and the prevailing ground and humanitarian situation in Palestine

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 7:43 am

Rival TTFI factions pull in different directions

In her AGM notice dated January 6, Ms. Ahlawat cited the secretary-generals inaction as the reason for convening the meeting herself.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 7:36 am

Indias role in shaping global thinking on patient safety highlighted at Apollo Hospitals International Health Dialogue 2026

The international conference brought together doctors, policymakers, digital health professionals and experts to discuss ways to build safer and more equitable healthcare systems

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 7:30 am

Challenges stacked against Sunetra Pawar, who will take charge in a turbulent political scenario, amid a flux in two parties

For the NCP, it is now a battle for survival, where the legislators and cadres will not find any other face acceptable as a leadership option

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 7:27 am

Chennai Corporation Council approves 3.74 crore concrete road for waste processing plant in Kodungaiyur

The decision follows a consultative meeting held by the Commissioner on December 3, 2025, where instructions were issued to link the water-logging area near Gate 1 (B Canal) with the main road

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 7:18 am

Many police officers use firearms on accused/suspects just to get fame or out of turn promotion, said Allahabad HC

Power to punish lies exclusively within the domain of the Courts and not with the police, HC said

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 6:56 am

Notable names in newly released Epstein file dump

The newly released Epstein files mention high-profile figures, including Trump, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson, amid unverified allegations and connections

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 6:51 am

Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion

The Apache helicopters, which will be equipped with rocket launchers and advanced targeting gear, are the biggest part of the total package, coming to $3.8 billion

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 6:35 am

Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils

The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 5:34 am

Rajasthan Assembly witnesses heated exchanges over SIR irregularities issue

When the House reassembled, Mr. Jully requested that a half-hour discussion on the allegations of SIR irregularities be allowed in the light of a debate on electoral reforms held in Lok Sabha recently.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 5:27 am

NGT asks authorities to fix falling native fish population in Yamuna

The Principal Bench of the NGT, comprising Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member A. Senthil Vel, also directed authorities to control pollution in the river, which is the main cause for the reduction of fish population.

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 5:23 am