A useful cover with hidden flaws
Real advantages such as reduced waiting periods aside, group policies exist only because your bank or retirees association has chosen to tie up with an insurer
77th Republic Day 2026 LIVE: India to display military might, growth story at Republic Day parade
Security has been tightened along the India-Nepal border following specific intelligence received by the Sashastra Seema Bal regarding possible activities by 'anti-national elements' on Republic Day
Under-estimated risks in retirement planning
Retirees should have something in liquid funds or bank deposits in the initial years to address sequence risk; senior citizens should have some equity in the portfolio, relatively on the lower side
Ferry carrying more than 350 people sinks in southern Philippines and rescuers have saved 215
Search and rescue efforts were being done in good weather off Basilan province by the Philippine coast guard and navy, along with a fleet of fishing boats
Testing of digital boards displaying details of bus services completed at 18 locations
The MTC plans to install the boards at 616 locations including 500 bus stops, and 71 main terminals.
16th National Voters Day celebrated at Ripon Buildings
Certificates of appreciation and shields were presented to students who won competitions
Next generation should protect Tamil culture, learn traditional music, dance, says Muruganandam
Experts highlight evolving career pathways in biotechnology
Careers in biotechnology are shaped by human-centric innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary skills, say speakers at webinar on Careers in Biotechnology: What you need to know
Councillors to stage stir demanding steps to decongest Vyttila Junction
Fresh encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar
Security forces returned fire, and an intermittent exchange of gunfire was reported as the situation developed, officials said
A hundred years ago | Forestry training in India
HP launches HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop series in India
Shibu Soren is and will forever remain 'Bharat Ratna': Jharkhand CM on Padma Bhushan to father
A statement from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha said Shibu Soren should have been conferred with Bharat Ratna, and not Padma Bhushan, and said the demand for Bharat Ratna for him would continue to be raised
Mathematics competition for school students held at VIT in Vellore
No space for Hindi then, now, or ever, says Stalin
Minister lays foundation for bypass in Tiruvallur town
33 police personnel, including five women, to receive gallantry, service medals today
VCK will stick to 14-year-old decision with respect to PMK
Frequent switches to online, hybrid modes hit children with special needs the hardest
Over 3,000 police personnel deployed for Republic Day celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts
Plans afoot to make Delhi Indias economic hub: CM
Gupta lays out vision for developed Delhi at R-Day event; says there will be no shortage of fundsto fast-track infrastructure projects; presents govt.s 11-month report card and highlights top priorities
Letters to The Editor January 26, 2026
Two from the State chosen for Padma Bhushan, 11 to receive Padma Shri
Neo-colonial shadows: on Trump, Greenland and his Davos talk
Donald Trump is driving U.S. allies towards China with his antics
Symbols of local heritage missing in Puducherry Republic Day tableaux, says DMK leader
The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuelas fragile pragmatism
Venezuela is now a subordinate partner to the U.S., and the pointer is that the Global South needs to act in concert
Facing opposition from VCK and outwitted by his son, Ramadoss runs out of electoral options
Bigger schools, better futures
The road to universal, high-quality school education runs through integrated schools
Assets worth over 30 crore seized in codeine cough syrup case
A notice of attachment has been posted on their house located in Kayastha Tola, Prahlad Ghat
India-UAE ties stability, substance, strategic union
The partnership is based on trust and shared interests, and stands out for its stability
UTF calls for strengthening government schools through increased enrolment
Action against BJP over PM flex boards routine, says mayor
He said the measures were taken in accordance with strict directions issued by the Kerala High Court against the installation of illegal hoardings and flex boards in public places
Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Ukraines DeepState military blog, which uses open-source reports to track the positions of both armies, made no mention of the village in a report on January 23, but said Russian forces are continuing their pressure in the Vovchansk area.
Witnessing the Gaza tragedy: Dr. Santhosh Kumars lens captures the human cost of genocide
The Last Sky, a photo exhibition that opened at the Fine Arts College Gallery, Palayam is open to public daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. till January 31. Entry is free.
PGRS cancelled in Vijayawada due to Republic Day celebrations
Five held on charge of dacoity
Deworming tablets to be distributed to more than one crore children on February 17
Children and adolescents aged between 1 and 19 will be provided albendazole tablets free of cost, says official
APCC seeks recovery of 250 crore from former TTD officials in ghee adulteration case
Krishna University to host national netball tourney for women from February 14-18
Meat shops, slaughterhouses in Vizag to remain closed for Republic Day
Relentless Saina pushes limits, shows the way for Gen Next
The badminton ace bows out of the international aren aon her own terms after a storied career, whose seeds were sown at the Philippines Open in 2006; the 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist held the door open long enough for others to walk in
MGM Healthcare trains over 770 citizens in life saving skills in a single day
The Ministry in the statement accused Ms. Hasina of inciting acts of terror ahead of the upcoming election in Bangladesh
Naidupeta Urban CI, head constable caught in ACB net
During the Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting, he advises MPs to make efforts to mobilise additional funds from the Centre, desist from picking up conflicts with Telangana on irrigation projects, and refrain from acting in a way that dents alliances objectives
Speaking in Mysuru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Governor was free to make changes to the speech provided by the State government while delivering the Republic Day address
Every citizen should vote, strengthen democracy: Chief Secretary
HIL: Boons trick powers Royals into the final
Watch: From public life to popular culture, the Padma awards list for 2026 recognises 131 achievers
The Centre has announced the list of 131 Padma award recipients for 2026, one of Indias highest civilian honours.
Democracy bulldozed, federalism attacked: Kharge
In a speech on the eve of Republic Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says federalism has become a casualty of the BJPs double-engine governance model, used to disadvantage Opposition-ruled States
Syria, Kurds extend truce to allow transfer of IS detainees
In a statement, the Syrian Defence Ministry said the 15-day extension would take effect at 11 p.m. (2000 GMT) on Saturday (January 24, 2026)
SaranshandSolankithe stars in MPs resoundingwin
Ranji Trophy: Bowlers seal it for Tamil Nadus first victory of the season
ED files prosecution complaint against Winzo and its directors
U.K. plans to create British FBI to bring national investigations under single police force
The National Police Service will bring under the same umbrella the work of existing agencies dealing with terrorism and crime, police helicopters and policing of the roads, and regional organised crime units in England and Wales
Watch: Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashoka Chakra
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi meets U.S. Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll in New Delhi
The discussions focused on deepening bilateral defence ties, expanding Army-to-Army cooperation, and reinforcing the shared commitment of both forces to global peace and security
Padma Shri Award will encourage sculptors, says Rajastapathi
Puneeth Kerehalli booked for spreading false claims against DG&IGP Saleem
Natural farming is the way forward, says Padma award winner
Assembly election is a battle to defeat forces out to destroy Tamil culture, says CM Stalin
Only theDMKhas the spine and courage to question theBJP-ledgovernment at the Centre that has betrayed the interests of Tamil Nadu, the DMK president says, speaking at an event organised to mark the Linguistic Martyrs Memorial Day atKancheepuram
SKM Maeilanandhan selected for Padma Bhushan2026
Exercise your franchise without fail, says Collector
Watch: Hindi is not just a language imposition, but a cultural invasion: CM Stalin
TMC, BJP supporters clash near Kolkata; makeshift public meeting stage set afire
A makeshift stage, where former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb addressed a public meeting in the afternoon, was allegedly set on fire during the clash
Attack on excise constable an assault on State authority, says Jupally Krishna Rao
Adivasi artist R. Krishnan posthumously awarded Padma Shri
Sir Mark Tully, veteran journalist known as BBCs voice of India, passes away at 90
For decades, Tully, the BBCs India Bureau chief, chronicled the countrys defining moments.
Government introducing modern Rover technology for mapping lands: Ponguleti
Licensed surveyors were being brought directly to the field-level to ensure accurate and transparent land measurements, marking a major shift in the land administration system, Minister said
Over 9,400 Bengal migrant workers leave Bengaluru amid uncertainty over SIR verification
ACB raid at Kodada labour office flags procedural lapses
Padma Bhushan conferred on actor Mammootty
He was about to receive his ninth State award for his act in Bramayugam (2024), when the news arrived about him being selected for the Padma Bhushan
Watch: Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nitesh Rane on AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleels remark
Watch: Vijay says neither DMK nor AIADMK should rule Tamil Nadu
Making clear his partys stand against the rulingDMKas well as the OppositionAIADMKin the Assembly election,TVK presidentVijaysaid that neither the evil force nor the corrupt force should rule the State.
BJP sets up committee to draft manifesto for 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls
Union Home Minister leader Amit Shah and newly elected BJP president Nitin Nabin will visit the State in the next few days
France detains Indian captain of suspected shadow fleet tanker
The vessel named Grinch was seized in the Mediterranean on Thursday (January 22, 2026), then diverted to anchor off the French port city, on suspicion of being part of the shadow fleet that lets Russia export oil despite sanctions
Dogs reared in Dakshina Kannada dominate the Dog Show
K.T. Thomas conferred Padma Vibhushan award
Many city areas staring at a water crisis this summer
Garment exporters seek duty-free access to the EU
Cadre see AIADMK-AMMK coming together as positive signal in southern districts
India and EU are showing a fractured world another way to engage: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
Ahead of the Republic Day parade, EU India Summit, EU Trade commissioner says FTA talks are nearing conclusion
Seven from Telangana named for Padma Shri honour
Two-day workshop to discuss dangers of labour codes begins in Mysuru
Assam Opposition sniffs BJP plot to exclude voters from electoral roll
Six political parties wrote to the Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that a large number of fake objections were filed against voters without the knowledge of the listed objectors
