Indore water contamination: Official suspended over reference to ghanta row
Officials said Ujjain Division Revenue Commissioner Ashish Singh suspended the SDM on charges of serious negligence, indifference and irregularities in the discharge of official duties
Chef Joakim Prat strikes a sweet balance
Chef Joakim Prat on how sweet can be a dessert, Indian preferences and a good sourdough
More than 20 police personnel have been deployed at the accident site to prevent people from taking away the beer bottles.
PregnantSunaliKhatun who waspushed backinto Bangladesh gives birth to son after return to India
Abhishek Banerjee calls it a triumph of humanity;set to meetMsKhatun in person
L-G Saxena highlights the Delhi Govts commitment to key initiatives in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, emphasising a robust investment in public welfare and environmental restoration efforts
Pelathoperesidents push backagainst parking
They have sought the Mylapore MLAs help in addressing the issue of unauthorised parking on a section of R.K. Mutt Road that hinders access to their street
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Mobile Library flagged off
The mobile library will begin touring the city from Monday for the benefit of readers at Thiruvanmiyur Beach, Anna Nagar Tower Park, Marina Beach, Besant Nagar Beach, IIT-Madras, Light House, and Mudhalvar Pathipaggam Perambur, among other areas
Watch: Tragedy and farce: On the U.S. and Venezuela | The Hindu Editorial
Trumps illegal Venezuela strikes constitute the latest act of U.S. imperialism
Critics Choice Awards 2026: Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another wins top honours
The film won Best Picture at the awards ceremony, while Anderson grabbed the Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay awards
Madras High Court dismisses cases filed by Minister I. Periyasamy, family against ED proceedings
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, the petitioners could approach the adjudicating authority under the PMLA
Ryan Coogler won the award for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners while Jessey Buckley was crowned the Best Actress for Hamnet
Union Minister Manohar Lal appreciates APs progress in implementing energy efficiency programs
Manohar Lal Khattar emphasized need for States to intensify climate mitigation efforts through coordinated action involving governments, industries, institutions, and citizens, stressing that climate action cannot succeed without mass public participation
Agios Pharma shares jump as U.S. FDA expands approval for blood disorder drug
Aqvesme is expected to be available late next month, following the implementation of a required safety programme
New Synergy Quantum Economic Analysis Applies Nobel Prize-Winning Economic Principles to Explain Mass Inaction on Post-Quantum Cryptography as Late Adopters Face Crypto-Procrastination Penalty and Economic Subjugation
U.K. starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
The government argues evidence shows advertising influences what and when children eat, shaping preferences from a young age and increasing the risk of obesity and related illnesses
Neeraj Chopra parts ways with JSW, to set up Vel Sports
The contract between Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports reportedly ran out in December 2025 with both sides agreeing to not renew it
Premier League: Chelseas Fernandez grabs late equaliser to force draw with Man City
City miss multiple chances, including Haaland's shot off the post; Chelsea's interim manager praises team's character and performance
Djokovic exits PTPA over transparency concerns
He co-founded Professional Tennis Players Association alongside Vasek Pospisil in 2020
Banks speed up response time, but technical shortcomings continue to fuel cybercrimes
According to data accessed by The Hindu, banks response time to police enquiries and notices averaged 15 to 20 days in 2024, depending on the bank. In 2025, this has come down to about a week.
Two injured in blasts in Manipur's Bishnupur
The house has remained abandoned since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May 2023, with its owner and his family currently living at a relief camp
IRCTC scam case: Delhi HC asks CBI to reply to Lalu Prasads plea against charge framing order
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, however, refused to stay the trial, at this stage, in the case, and said it cannot do so without going through the probe agency's reply
Hockey India League 2026: Putting behind 2025, SG Pipers set to chart fresh course
Pipers are trying to turn over a new page with two-time Olympic bronze medallist P.R. Sreejesh guiding from the sidelines as mentor and Tim Oudenaller of the Netherlands stepping in as head coach
Rajnath Singh commissions ICG's pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa
The 114.5-metre vessel, built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), has over 60% of indigenous content. The 4,200-tonne vessel boasts a speed of more than 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles, says officials
People of Bengal embraced SIR as beacon of hope: BJP's Suvendu writes to Chief Election Commissioner
Mr. Adhikari claimed that the CMs call to halt the special intensive revision (SIR) is nothing short of an admission of defeat, and a brazen attempt to perpetuate the electoral malfeasance that has defined her tenure
Amorepacific Showcases Innovative Technologies at CES 2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejects Donald Trump threats, says stop slandering me
Colombias Foreign Ministry called the U.S. Presidents threats unacceptable interference and demanded respect.
The Nepalese film had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Songwon Vision Award
Three minors held for pelting stones at religious procession
A girl who was part of the Om Shakti devotees participating in the procession sustained head injuries in the stone-pelting.
Three killed, ten injured as bus overturns on highway in Rajasthan
An accident occurred at around 10 p.m. when the bus lost control and overturned on the highway. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, says Ahore Station House Officer
Malaysia Open badminton: Rejuvenated Indian shuttlers eye strong start to new season
Indian badminton endured a difficult 2025 marked by injuries and inconsistent performances at the top level
Why awareness about folic acid to prevent spina bifida must become a public health priority
Since 1991, the fact that pre-conceptional intake of folic acid by women can prevent more than 70% of Spina Bifida cases has been known. Yet, 30 years later, India is one of the few countries where no meaningful efforts to create awareness about this intervention have been carried out, making it home to one of the highest prevalence rates of this condition in the world
China seeks enhanced ties with Ireland, as leaders meet in Beijing
Mr. Xi emphasised mutual respect and achieving win-win outcomes as valuable experiences for the long-term, stable development of China-Ireland ties
Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?
The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?, on January 3, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included: Ajay Zener, Founder, GradSquare India; Deepa Sethi, Executive Chair, GLOBE (Global Linkages, Outreach, Branding, and Evaluation), IIM Kozhikode; Ayush Kumar, Managing Director, New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM); and Saikrishnaa B, Student, IIM Bangalore. The webinar was moderated by M. Kalyanaraman, who heads the education vertical of The Hindu.
Indian Air Forces Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to thrill Hyderabad skies during Wings India 2026
Formed in 1966, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team is popularly known as the Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force
Anne Franks step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies
Schloss co-founded the Anne Frank Trust U.K. in 1990 to educate people about the Holocaust and combat prejudice.
As December cold spreads its wings, frigid wind enthusiastically conducts Asias winter once again all thanks to one Mr. Siberian High.
Celebrating history: Through New Years past into New Years present!
This new New Year brings us a novel hope of a new chance; the time button refreshed and a new calendar highlighting the walls of our home. Today, lets cycle through New Years Day history and see how we developed and embraced this idea.
Rupee falls 4 paise to 90.24 against U.S. dollar in early trade
According to forex traders, the rupee is expected to trade lower due to geopolitical development, even though a lower crude prices could provide some cushion
32 Cuban officers were killed in U.S. operation in Venezuela
While Venezuela's government has acknowledged that a number of people died in the American blasts, they did not confirm how many were killed
Trump insists we need Greenland for U.S. security
Washingtons military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears for Greenland, which Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to annex, given its strategic location in the Arctic
Big Techs fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition
Tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are increasingly being voted down
Justice Muhamed Mustaque Sworn In as New Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
Gangtok, 4 Jan : In a significant development for the states judiciary, Justice Muhamed Mustaque The post Justice Muhamed Mustaque Sworn In as New Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Sprawling CES gadget fest a world stage for AI and its hype
AI being built into humanoid robots remains a work in progress, with human tele-operators overseeing their operation remotely
Ukraine didnt target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims: Donald Trump
U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week
Know your English | What does contrite mean?
Political instability, constitutional change, and the militarys hold over Pakistan
Pakistans political history shows a recurring pattern in which civilian governments struggle to assert authority amid deep social divisions and weak institutions; the appointment of Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Force reflects continuity rather than rupture in how power operates in the country
South Korean man stabbed to death by Indian live-in partner in Greater Noida; accused held
The deceased was identified as Duck Hee Yuh, a South Korean, who was living at ATS Pious Hideaways in Sector 150 in Gautam Buddh Nagar district
U.S. pushes oil majors to invest big in Venezuela if they want to recover debts
In the 2000s, Venezuela expropriated the assets of some international oil companies that declined to give the state-run oil company PDVSA increased operational control, as demanded by late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that she may have to pay a bigger price than Maduro if she does not cooperate with the United States
Gold, silver prices may cool off
To summarise, both gold and silver are in an overbought zone, warranting a cool off in the near term
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Secondary grade teachers form human chain to demand equal pay for equal work on 10th day of protest
As schools reopen on Monday, the teachers are resolute in continuing the protest
Unusual genetic code in Antarctic microbes yields rare amino acid
A new and first of its kind study could help scientists engineer proteins with functional advantages that have been hitherto unknown, and could pave the way for new bioengineering where researchers can manipulate bacteria to produce useful materials, independent experts said
A Guru unnerved by oppression and tyranny
North Korea test-fires hypersonic missiles: state media
The missiles hit targets about 1,000 km (621 miles) away, over the sea east of North Korea, KCNA said
When the deposed leader appears in a New York courtroom, hell be following follow a path taken Panamas Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces
AIADMK calls for safety audit of medicines in Puducherry
NCR citizens seek UNESCO Protected Biosphere Reserve tag for Aravallis
The participants also demanded that all construction and mining activities and coal-fired power plants not adhering to international clean emissions standards be shut till the AQI in NCR came down to 50
Many participate in pallankuzhi contest in Mylapore
Vincent DSouza, director of thefestival,said that concerts will be held at theKapaleeswararTemple from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. from January 8 to 11
Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to avail funds from DSIR
Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced the removal of the three-year viability criteria for deep-tech start-ups to avail financial assistance of up to 1 crore from DSIR
Denmark PM Frederiksen urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland
The Arctic islands strategic position between Europe and North America makes it a key site for the U.S. ballistic missile defence system
Last 16 victims of Switzerland bar fire identified: police
This means all 40 victims of the blaze, which broke out at the Constellation bar early on January 1, have now been identified
NDA will increase vote share and seats in 2026 Assembly election in Puducherry, says Kishan Reddy
Fifty years ago | Foreign specialists to study SITE
Delhi govt. to declare rabies notifiable disease to prevent deaths, improve surveillance
Tapovan tree felling plan brings Sena factions on the samepage against BJP
Man found dead in Connaught Place hotel; probe under way
Goa nightclub fire victims kin seek death sentence for co-owners
A hundred years ago | Protection for the ship-building trade
Liverpool denied at Fulham by Reed screamer, Manchester United held at Leeds
Liverpool remain in fourth place on 34 points from 20 games, 14 behind leaders Arsenal and three ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United who once again fell short
DUs North campus to get its first Pink Booth at Miranda House
Hubris and caution Chinas posture as 2026 begins
The Chinese leadership is aware of structural challenges at home and in a difficult international environment; India must be alert and strategically patient
Parliamentary panel to review U.S. tariff impact in Tamil Nadu
Olive Ridley nests moved to hatchery this nesting season
DMK receives 14,318 suggestions for manifesto on day one
DMK govt. failed to fulfil poll promises, alleges L. Murugan
Security camps, the game-changer in the Maoist fight
The advantages have been many, helping the civil administration reach out to local populations
Stalin, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasanpay tributes to AVM Saravanan
Rajendra Singh inspects Tamirabharani river, recommends steps for restoration
The struggle to count womens labour
Recognising womens labour requires a major policy shift
Despite Shahs NDA govt. stand, EPS says AIADMK will form govt. on its own
No one is safe under the DMK regime and people are living in fear. But, the Chief Minister is not worried about this; upcoming poll will end dynasty politics in T.N., says the AIADMK chief
Tragedy and farce: On the U.S. and Venezuela
Trumps illegal Venezuela strikes constitute the latest act of U.S. imperialism
Rubio says U.S. won't govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Deposed Venezuela leader is due to make his first appearance Monday (January 5) in Manhattan's federal court
Letters to The Editor January 5, 2025
High and dry: On gig workers, social security
Social security for gig workers needs to be made accessible and secure in practice
Stone-pelting during religious procession in J.J. Nagar; case registered
Blessed with smarts and skill, Shreyas at the peak of his prowess
Walking in at No. 4 in ODIs can be tricky but the Mumbaikar made that spot his own before an injury at the SCG ruled him out of action; back in the side for the series against NZ as Gills deputy, the middle-order batter would be keen to hit form ahead of the 2027 WC
