Small plane crashes in rural area of Colombia, killing 15 people including congressman
The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Digenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Catatumbo
Ajit Pawar plane crash LIVE: Pawar's funeral today in Baramati; Amit Shah to attend
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) announced a three-day period of State mourning
Accused in murder case of gangster Goldy Brars cousin shot dead in Punjabs Mohali; Brar booked
Mohali police booked foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar for the murder of Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad, who was shot dead outside a court where he had come for an opium case hearing
Two heritage structures in Egmore IOG to undergo much-needed makeover
The ante natal outpatient block and the Gifford School are set to undergo major restorationat a cost of 11.02 crore by February-end; Officials said the buildings had suffered 40% - 50% damage
Guindy station redevelopment nearing completion, says Southern Railway
Facilities, including new toilets, lifts and parking, have been built under the Centres Amrit Bharat Station scheme; a footbridge for EMU passengers to access Metro Rail to be ready in two months
Fifty years ago | Plan for Indias own communication satellite
Three held for duping retired Army officer
Gurugram schools receive bomb threats, declared hoax after search
St. Columbas School responsible for death of student, states SIT
A hundred years ago | Staggering profits in Calcutta jute industry
AAP raises foreign policy failure and SIR concerns, seeks Budget session debate
India, the beautiful but first, India the functional
Until India addresses the fundamentals image, infrastructure, and experience it will remain a tantalising idea rather than a top-tier destination
WRD holds talks with World Bankon 5,000-cr. water security projects
WRD is expected to get loan assistance from the World Bank. It has presented about 40 projects, including one for augmenting the storage capacity of the Poondi reservoir. The project will improve resilience to droughts and floods
Some city zones will not receive piped water supply on Friday
Biography of Rajan Eye Care Hospital Chairman released
40% of residents do not have bus stops closeby, says report
Major urban areas in the State operate with 18 buses per one lakh population against the Central government benchmark of 60
Govindarajaswamy appears as Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy
NDA will ruin developed State of T.N., if voted to power: Stalin
The CM accuses the AIADMK of betraying the interests of minorities by striking an alliance with the BJP. He announces an increase in pension and family pension for Ulemas and their families and an additional Waqf Tribunal in Coimbatore
Stalin to lay foundation for Knowledge City project today
Police conduct special counselling session for rowdy-sheeters in Secunderabad zone
Centre cant cheat people by boasting about itself: Vaiko
15 dogs shifted to shelter home
Rajeeve and Kunhalikutty spar over States investment climate
Mature and pragmatic: On India-EU FTA
India did well to negotiate a fair deal with the European Union
Abysmal failure: On Kolkata warehouse fire
The Kolkata warehouse fire is a telling indictment of the State government
Interview | Its scary to think where India will be in five years time
Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, the fielding coach of Giants in WPL-4, says that the Women in Blue are making rapid strides due to the exposure they are getting; feels that the franchise leagues have made womens cricket more exciting and competitive
Wholoseswhenteachersare attacked
Teachers learn to adapt and survive,as seen in many state universities,while continuing to draw their salaries. The real victimswill bethe students and their parents, whowillpay the ultimate price through poor-quality education, unsafe campuses, and the need to migrate elsewhere.
SFI opposes RSS centenary celebrations at SPA
PWL | Delhi downs Mumbai, keeps semifinal hopes alive
Power employees stage protest in support of demands
Put up a united front to score big in municipal polls: KTR
Two-time former MLA from Wardhannapet Aroori Ramesh returns to BRS after quitting BJP
CM calls for steps to expand Sanjeevani Project across A.P.
The initiative was launched as a pilot in Chittoor district to monitor health data, says Naidu and proposes task forces to create health awareness
Class XI student dies during treatment in Nagapattinam; kin allege medical negligence
T.N. reduces TET qualifying marks by 5%
Mr. Sinha pointed out to policy support from the government and greater opportunities among the reasons for enhanced tilt to deepwater exploration
Death toll in Kolkata warehouse fire climbs to 16, West Bengal Govt announces compensation
Senior officials of West Bengal Fire Department have also pointed out that there were no fire license and no fire safety arrangements at the warehouse . Questions have also been raised as to how warehouse could operate in the ecologically sensitive area of East Kolkata Wetlands, which is also Ramsar Site
Senior journalist wins award for book
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Q3 net profit falls 4% to 3,215 crore
During the quarter the company had one-time material provision of 1,191 crore towards employee benefits arising from the implementation of the new labour codes which has been classified under Exceptional Items
Europe urged to step up on defence as Trump upends ties
Mr. Trump rocked European allies this month by threatening to seize Greenland from NATO and EU member Denmark before eventually backing off
Watch: Air crashes that altered Indias political, scientific and cultural history
Following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, this video looks at notable Indian political, scientific and cultural figures who lost their lives in air accidents, and the lasting impact of those tragedies.
Abdullahs mourn Ajit Pawars death, say he was a great son of Maharashtra
Dr. Abdullah said India lost one of its great sons in the demise of Pawar
Hamas says ready to transfer Gaza governance to Palestinian committee
The 15-member National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is a team of Palestinian technocrats created as part of the U.S.-sponsored ceasefire agreement which came into effect on October 10
Kept my promise of returning land at Singur says Mamata
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a public meeting at Singur nine days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting at Singur
Wild animal attacks claim 685 human lives in Tamil Nadu in 10 years
The conflict situation is a cause of serious concern in Western Ghats districts such as Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris and in three Eastern Ghats districts Erode, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri
Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging ban on adopting frozen embryos
The petition argued that embryo adoption was indistinguishable from child adoption; it created an unreasonable and manifestly arbitrary classification
Watch | Paatal Lok enquired into nations heart, Kohrra is a character study: Team Kohrra season 2
Netflix announced that its acclaimed police procedural series Kohrra will return for a second season on February 11. The Hindu met the team of Kohrra ahead of the second season.
India holds security dialogue with Saudi Arabia after defence pact with UAE
Counter-terror cooperation reviewed days after India-UAE Strategic Defence Letter of Intent
Did EC give data to show SIR was necessary and imminent, petitioners ask SC
Pleas against SIR say people from marginalised communities depend on their status as a voter to exercise core civil rights and failure to provide a document causes a fear of being thrown out as a foreigner
A two-day knowledge conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism will be held on January 31 and February 1 in Kochi; the conclave will be inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Watch | Explained: What led to Ajit Pawars fatal plane crash?
Ajit Pawars Learjet 45 carrying Pawar and four others crash-landed while approaching Baramati airport, killing all on board.
SC Commission chairman urges swift action on Dalit welfare schemes
Govt. take over 18.75-crore loans of Wayanad landslide-hit families
Government will sanction funds from the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund to take over 1,620 loan liabilities of 555 disaster-hit families.
Week-long Science, Technology and Startup Innovation fest begins in Dindigul
The U.S.-based data analytics firm and the Kerala govt. had entered a tie-up for managing COVID-related data
Karnataka govt. denies protocol lapse during German Chancellors Bengaluru visit
Watch: New UGC equity regulations spark protests, student unions warn rules could create fear
Opposition against the University Grants Commission (UGC)s new regulations on the promotion of equity in higher education campuses intensified on Monday (January 26, 2026)
Karnataka Assembly Speaker calls for introspection on incidents post-Governors speech
Nuns to come under the ambit of Keralas social welfare net
Watch: Nation bids farewell to Ajit Pawar; last rites in Baramati today
Techie loses 2.3 lakh to fake traffic fine scam
Watch: PM Narendra Modi expresses grief over demise of Ajit Pawar in plane crash
Special school teachers protest in Bengaluru over delay in grants
Around 70% of two key projects to check sewage pollution completed
Watch: Mamata Banerjee shocked & saddened, demands SC-monitored probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash
Government demands apology from Opposition for protesting during Presidents address to Parliament
Members of Congress and its allies raised slogans against the VB-G RAM G Act, demanding its rollback as soon as President Murmu began her address to a joint sitting of Parliament
Teen dies after head hits pillar at toll plaza in Konaseema
Are States building castles in the air about facilities to sterilise stray dogs, Supreme Court asks
States fail to comply with SC directions on fencing institutional areas, removing strays from roads and highways; no specific data on number of bites, sterilisation capacity in States vague affidavits, says SC
Pastors body decries attacks on churches in Telangana
HAL aims to tap civilian market
Hyderabad has emerged as a major aviation aerospace and MRO hub, supported by progressive policies, and strong industry participation, the official told Wings India 2026
Parents, students stage protest to save govt. school in Ballari district
The Hosa Yaragudi government school is the only public school available for children from poor families in the village, says AIDSO
Eastern discom launches CPC to fast track services, curb graft
This South Indias first centre and is adopted from the Gujarat model; applications which previously took nearly a month to process are slashed to just 24 hours; majority of approvals reported from Eluru, West Godavari, Kakinada, and Konaseema districts
20 lifeguards to be recruited for Udupi beaches
Stree Shakti one of the most impactful initiative, says Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy
Karnatakas concerns on language Bill baseless, says CM
Govt. accelerating private participation in maritime industrial sector: Vasavan
76% safai karmacharis in central government from SC, ST, OBC groups: DoPT data
SC, ST, OBC employees account for 39.88% of all Group A posts in 80 Central Ministries and Departments as on January 1, 2024; no data on representation of EWS employees
Task force to monitor road-widening projects
Govt. appoints special public prosecutor in Sabarimala gold theft case
Indias civil aviation sector offers vast growth opportunities: PM
Only a few countries have such large-scale development plans, offer policy stability and pursue technological ambition as India, Narendra Modi tells Wings India 2026 conference being held in Hyderabad
Aadi Kavya dance drama enthralls audience in Hubballi
Disciples of Natyanjali Nrutya Kala Kendra make an innovative presentation of the epic of India
SHRC orders probe into alleged drug trafficking around Kaloor stadium
The investigating officers have been asked to submit separate reports to the State Human Rights Commission within a month
Principal arrested for abetting girl student to end her life
Biker misbehaved with car driver over road rage held
25 out of 110 micro breweries licences given to ministers coteries: Harish Rao
The BRS leader accuses the ruling party of allotting 25 out 110 licenses to those recommended by bigwigs
CREDAI-Madurai to organise Fairpro-2026 real estate exhibition
Cabinet nod for 583-km RRTS for high-speed rail travel in Kerala
A formal letter will be sent to the Centre expressing the States interest in the project. The Cabinet has also tasked the Transport department with initiating the necessary consultations.
