Chilly conditions grip many places in Punjab, Haryana; slight respite in Kashmir, Rajasthan
Kashmir valley is currently in the midst of Chilla-i-Kalan, 40 days of extreme cold, during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point, and the chances of snowfall are the highest
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the remarks after a meeting with CEC AMM Nasir Uddin, a report said
Reliance shares down over 3.5% after Q3 earnings announcement
At the NSE, the stock went down by 3.53% to 1,406.30
Watch: USEU tensions escalate as Trump pushes Greenland deal
The Trump administrations threat of sweeping tariffs on European nations over Greenland has sparked sharp backlash across the EU. Leaders warn of a dangerous escalation that could damage transatlantic trade, weaken NATO unity, and strain international law. With countermeasures looming, the standoff risks long-term geopolitical and economic consequences for both sides.
Kannada, Marathi and Urdu associations to unite against KPS schools in Karnataka
Government planning to close down 40,000 rural schools, says activist
The legendary former batter lauded Kohli for trying till the end and urged the others to emulate his mindset and consistency
Senegals players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into stoppage time; they returned 14 minutes later and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved the penalty kick from Brahim Diaz
RWAsreroute textile and footwear waste thisPongal
Threads & Treads, an initiative that gets communities in the OMR and Tambaram regions to dispose of their old clothes and shoes responsibly, gets off to a flying start with nearly three tonnes of this waste being stopped from hitting the dumping grounds
The unseen lives of Chennais beach horses
As earnings for beach horse ride operators dwindle, the equines find themselves hobbling unsteadily on the shifting sands of malnutrition and poor health care
Centre agreed to procure eight lakh tonnes of rice from Odisha: CM Majhi
CM Mohan Charan Majhi also launched development projects worth more than 891 crore to boost irrigation facilities in the drought-prone areas of the region
BJP MLC Sandip Joshi, close aide of Fadnavis and Gadkari, announces political retirement
In a letter addressed to well-wishers and posted on his social media handles, the 55-year-old leader said politics had always meant more to him than position or prestige it was a path of selfless service and dedication
Dishes from Mumbais Bhendi Bazaar find a home in this Bengaluru restaurant
Adaptive reuse of concrete planters on Agaram Main Road does not make for a pretty picture
Road rage: Accused arrested after dagger-wielding video goes viral in Bengaluru
Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those who threaten public safety and misuse social media to spread fear
Delhi Republic Day restrictions 2026: routes to avoid, diversions and road closures
Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory on 17th, 19th, 20th, and 21st of January due to Republic Day Parade rehearsals on Kartavya Path.
Clashes in Colombia between guerrilla groups leave 27 dead: Source
The clashes occurred in the rural area of the municipality of El Retorno, in the department of Guaviare, 300 kilometres southwest of Bogot, a military source said
Clash between rival party workers in Thane's Bhiwandi town; 2 cops among 6 injured
Videos circulating on social media showed people throwing stones and police intervening to disperse the crowd
Trump says it will be done on getting Russian threat away from Greenland
NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that you have to get Russian threat away from Greenland. Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it, Mr. Trump wrote in a post on the social media website he owns called Truth Social
Tata Steel Masters Chess: Praggnanandhaa goes down again, Gukesh held by Foreest
Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.69 points to 83,249.66 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 124.60 points to 25,573.40
Final call on Bangladeshs T20 World Cup participation to be taken on January 21
If Bangladesh refuses to send their team to India, ICC is likely to name a replacement, and as per current rankings, it could be Scotland
Rupee gains 12 paise to 90.66 against U.S. dollar
Persistent outflow of foreign funds from domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices overseas amid a volatile geopolitical situation kept investors cautious, forex analysts said
China's electricity use hits record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh
Rising demand for electricity in China has been driven in large part by high-tech industries
Bail before conviction should be matter of right: Ex-CJI Chandrachud on Umar Khalids plea
Our law is based on a presumption, and that presumption is that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, he said
Micron's $1.8 billion acquisition boosts Powerchip shares
Powerchip said in a statement on Saturday that Micron will establish a long-term foundry relationship with the company for DRAM advanced-packaging wafer manufacturing
Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff advances to second round despite serving struggles
Gauff has won two Grand Slam titles but has never gone past the semifinals at Melbourne Park. She was knocked out in the quarterfinals last year
Dense smog engulfs Delhi; AQI slips to 'severe' category at 418
Cold wave conditions, coupled with dense fog, also impacted air travel operations, with several flights delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to poor visibility
Chinas population falls for a fourth straight year
The total number of births in China dropped to 7.92 million in 2025, its lowest in decades, from 9.54 million in 2024
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Ukraine's top commander says Russia plans big boost in drone production
Ukraine has rapidly developed its capacity to produce drones since Russia launched its invasion of its smaller neighbour in February 2022 and is counting on further advances
When rescue workers fumbled, delivery agent entered water-filled pit to help Greater Noida techie
Police rejected allegations of negligence saying fire department teams made efforts to save the youth and deployed a crane, ladder, makeshift boat and searchlights, but visibility was near zero due to fog
Virat Kohlis batting a plus but lots of areas need improvement, says Shubman Gill
Kohli struck his record-extending 54th ODI ton but India lost by 41 runs in a steep run chase of 338
Setting up SIP on an active fund
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Kuki groups demand justice for woman who died 2 years after being gang-raped in Manipur violence
The Kuki Students' Organisation alleged that no meaningful action was taken against the perpetrators
Gang violence in Guatemala kills seven police officers after inmates take over prisons
The attacks on police in and around Guatemala City came after hundreds of anti-riot police stormed Renovacion prison in Escuintla, about 76 km southwest of the capital, to free nine guards who had been taken hostage there
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Indias strategic metamorphosis from back office to global brain trust
Publishing in the Age of Infinite Voices: Curation or Chaos?
A conversation on navigating abundance and how editors and publishers shape meaning, amplify voices, and find coherence in an era of endless stories. Elizabeth Kuruvilla, Kanishka Gupta, and Manasi Subramaniam in conversation with Rosella Stephen
The Hindu relaunches its Games section
AAI submits report to WRD on building elevated corridor
AAI officials said the State government had called for a studyto assess whether the pillars of the proposed elevated corridor from Thandalam will obstruct flow of water in the Adyar river
Why dieting made us fat: On weight loss, metabolism and why food is not the enemy
A conversation unpacking diet culture, metabolism myths, and a commonsense approach to eating that restores balance without fear or fads. Rujuta Diwekar in discussion with Shonali Muthalaly.
Poetry competition winners awarded
Prakriti Foundations Poetry with Prakriti competition invited new and young poets to submit original poems
T.N. is at suboptimal pace of growth, says Governor R.N. Ravi
Mumbai will get Mahayuti Mayor: Eknath Shinde; 'People chose development over emotional issues'
Taking a dig at Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), Mr. Shinde said voters had chosen development over emotional issues
Smriti Mandhana praises RCB's bowling unit after dominant win over DC
Mandhana said chasing made batting easier, as it helped her decide which bowlers to attack and defend against
Aman Mokhade becomes third batter to score 800-plus runs in single Vijay Hazare Trophy edition
Mokhade has scored 814 runs in 10 innings at an average of 90.44, with a strike rate of over 109
Jordi Cruyff appointed Ajax technical director
Cruyff will start his new role on February 1 on a contract which runs until June 2028
Glasner feels 'abandoned' by Palace hierarchy
Glasner had to cope without captain Marc Guehi with the centre-back set to join Manchester City
Toppmoller out as Eintracht Frankfurt coach ahead of crucial Champions League games
U21 coach Dennis Schmitt and U19 coach Alexander Meier take temporary charge of Frankfurt ahead of Wednesday's (January 21) Champions League game at Azerbaijani club Qarabag
Pro Wrestling League: Susaki powers Haryana Thunders to the top
In the days other face-off, UP Dominators produced a dominant performance for a 72 win against Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals
Tata Steel Masters: Erigaisi beats Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh draws with Sindarov
Niemann pounced on the opportunity like a hawk and Fedoseev resigned as early as on move 16 when material loss was inevitable
Syrian government announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces
Syria's Defence Ministry said it ordered the fighting to halt on the front lines after the agreement was announced
Govt.s goal is not removal of jhuggis, but giving dignified life to residents, says Gupta
Advocates cannot seek information under RTI Act for clients' cases: CIC
The Madras high court had cautioned that otherwise, every practising advocate would invoke the provisions of the RTI Act for getting information on behalf of his client, which does not advance the objects of the scheme of the RTI Act
Clamour for two parallel bridges to Goshree Islands gets louder
The demand has intensified amid fears of worsening traffic as the MunambamAzhikode bridge linking Thrissur and Ernakulam is set to open later this year. Stakeholders also cite the widening of the coastal highway
Robust security plans in place for R-Day
Corruption and prior sanction case of a divided house
The split verdict in the CPIL case is about protecting honest public servants while also ensuring an efficient anti-corruption regime
Motorist killed after crashing into electric pole in Guindy
Autorickshaws block entry and exit on PF-4 side of Duvvada railway station
India-Germany ties can only soar higher
A kite is the apt symbol to show where Germanys partnership with India is going
A display plan for the Piprawaha relics
These historical artifacts are living entities and the museum to be their new home needs to think of long-term plans to engage viewers, historians and students
Workshop on Michael Chekhov acting technique to be held in Puducherry
Three persons arrested in Ranipet for possession of country-made explosives
Bullying tactics: on Trump targeting Europe
Trumps weaponisation of tariffs over Greenland could undermine NATO
Letters to The Editor January 19, 2026
Puducherry govt. urged to accord State funeral for departed jurist David Annoussamy
David Annoussamy, the former Judge of the Madras High Court, died at the age of 98 due to age-related illness on January 17
Tourist bus gutted near Kothamangalam, none injured
Crisis in education: On the Supreme Court, higher education and student well-being
Higher education institutions need systemic reforms
Cabinet green signal for February municipal polls, 2,787 crore for metro expansion
Bringing back Akali Dal to power would drag Punjab into dark era: CM Mann
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Talbir Singh Gill will be the AAPs candidate from Majitha in the 2027 Assembly elections, Mr. Mann declared
The New Laws of Manu: Why The Poor Dont Kill Us
During his solo session at The Hindu Lit for Life, Manu explores Indias economic transformation, transactional politics and impact of English
Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 | Kannur crowned champions at State School Arts Festival
Kannur won the Gold Cup, scoring 1,028 points, with defending champion Thrissur securing runner-up position with 1,023 points. Kozhikode finishes third with 1,017 points. BSS Gurkulam, Alathur, retains the title for best school with 238 points
15 hurt in lorry-bus collision near Kadiri
Watch: Sonam Wangchuks wife questions legality of his detention under NSA
Former district judge, CAT member A.M. Sivadas passes away
Renowned surgeon Dr. S.V. Adinarayana Rao honoured with State funeral
Watch: Bharat will remain Vishwaguru if guided by Dharma: Mohan Bhagwat
Karnataka Housing Minister invites Randeep Singh Surjewala for Hubballi housing allotment event
Telugu icons honoured with Lok Nayak Foundation award
BJP takes a dig at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister for skipping WEF
Taides timely ton sets up Vidarbhas maiden Hazare Trophy triumph
After Taide (128, 118b, 15x4, 3x6) helped set up a target of 318, Desais Saurashtra could only reach 279 as Vidarbha came up with an excellent bowling effort to disprove the accepted maxim that chasing teams invariably won
Frieren: Beyond Journeys End Season 2 premiere review: Hello old friend, hisashiburi
Two years, a longer road, and one returning elf later, Frieren continues to prove why some journeys stay with you, always
Palnadu murder: YSRCP hits at failure of law and order in State
Three killed in illegalManjuvirattuevents
No inter-State issue in road accident involving Karnataka van, say police
Customs seize exotic animals smuggled from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport
Lalbagh flower show draws over 68,000 visitors on Sunday
