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
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
Will Krish and Payals plan to show grandma that her memory was still as strong as ever work?
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
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
On a trip to Ankola, Maharashtra, Taran learns about the ancient Kaavi art of the Konkan region
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
Venezuela announces bill that could lead to mass release of prisoners detained for political reasons
acting President Delcy Rodrguez told a gathering of Justices, Magistrates and others that the ruling party-controlled National Assembly would take up the bill with urgency
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
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.
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
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
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
Farmer arrested for possessing country-made guns in Salem
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 regional finals will be conducted in six cities from January 31 to February 21. The competition will be held between 10 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. on the respective days. The national finals will be held in Mumbai on February 21 at 3 p.m.
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 international conference brought together doctors, policymakers, digital health professionals and experts to discuss ways to build safer and more equitable healthcare systems
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 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
18th annual My City Traffic Police Day celebrated
Power to punish lies exclusively within the domain of the Courts and not with the police, HC said
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
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
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
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.
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.
2026 UGC equity rules: Cracks on campus
Students from the general category or upper castes believe that the UGCs 2026 regulations, introduced mainly to address caste discrimination on campuses, will create a divide and villainise them. They worry about several of its provisions, including the lack of protection against false complaints. While the Supreme Court has stayed the regulations, anger has not yet subsided, report Abhinay Lakshman and Mayank Kumar
Indian-origin printing firm boss convicted of COVID loan fraud in U.K.
Prashant Jobanputra is said to have fraudulently declared on the second application that this was the only Bounce Back Loan he had applied for.
BJP MLA confronts U.P. Minister over delayed water projects in Mahoba, video went viral
After the video of the incident went viral, the Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav targeted the BJP government, alleging that BJP ministers or MLAs are busy making money and grabbing land, with none of them are working for the public or for development needs.
Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections postponed to February 7: SEC
According to the SEC, the Supreme Court has allowed an extension of two weeks for these elections beyond January 31
A frontline officer in the 1965 and 1971 wars, Brigadier Bhaskar went on to become the first chairman of the Chittagong Port Trust in newly liberated Bangladesh after leading Indian troops into the strategic harbour city
Green steel can shape Indias climate goals trajectory
Locking in billions of dollars in carbon inefficient technologies will be environmentally disastrous and harm the Indian economy
The 27th amendment, Pakistans democratic dilemma
The amendment has consequences that will deeply affect the constitutional order
How can State government squat on private property, asks Madras High Court Chief Justice
Denies interim relief to the government in a case related to rental dispute between Tambaram Police Commissionerate and its landlords
SIR in Bengal: Ex-India women cricketer Jhulan Goswami summoned for SIR hearing
The matter triggered a sharp political reaction, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a national sports icon
Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi
Association pays tributes to freedom fighters in Chennai
Stalin unveils Gandhi-Jeevanandham statue, inaugurates memorial hall
Stay the course: On the UGCs Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions rules
Equity rules may need modifications, but they are essential
Will waive cooperative society loans for persons with disabilities, promises Palaniswami
He also asserts that the issue has not been resolved in the DMK-led front, with the Congress drifting from the alliance
Child found dead in Shastri Park; murder case registered
Mother, son killedin road accident in Narela
CM inauguratesnew power facility to strengthen metro operations
NGT warns U.P. officials of prosecution over illegal sand mining lapses
Catherine OHara, Emmy-winning comedian of Schitts Creek and SCTV fame, dies at 71
Catherine OHara died at her home following a brief illness
MCD gets 500 cr. to improve sanitation, curb dust pollution
Scheme to waive water bill surcharge extended till August 15: Parvesh
Punjab withholding info on FIR against doctored video; bid to conceal facts: Delhi Assembly Speaker
Copies of complaint, FIR against Delhi Law Minister for posting clip not shared, says Gupta; links of case appear to extend to Punjab CM, no govt. has the right to evade accountability: Secretariat
Middle-aged couple found dead at north-east Delhi home
Its not very nice to change the country you represent: WGM Sara Khadem on leaving Iran for Spain
The 28-year-old was forced out of Iran after playing in the 2022 World Rapid and Blitz Championships without wearing a headscarf. She talks about her courageous decision, her life in Spain, the quality of chess in both countries, her experience of competing in the Global Chess League, and dealing with her sons cheeky Spanish
In a first for PMK, Anbumani interviews ticket aspirants
Sources say the interviews have created a buzz among the aspirants, who have had a chance to meet with the leadership and speak about their work within the party
I took it one ball at a time and went with the flow, saysRohan
Ranji Trophy | VimalandAthishhelp Tamil Nadu fight back afterAtitscentury
The openers take the home team to 118 for no loss at stumps on day two;the overnight Baroda batter steers his side to a first-innings total of 375; rookie spinner Hemchudeshan stars for the hosts with a six-wicket haul
Last chance for India, New Zealand to fine-tune preparations for the T20 World Cup
Two of the three fastest T20I fifties in India have come during this series with New Zealand
No one knows who is running BJP govt. in Haryana, it has failed on all fronts: Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Ranji Trophy | Akash,Shahbazsfive-forshelp Bengal tighten its grip on Haryana
The host folds upinside 32 oversfor a meagre 100;SudipandAbhimanyustitch together a 109-run stand in the second essay as the visiting side leads by 248 with seven wickets in hand at stumps on day two
CREDAI fair begins in city; real estate players see big potential in Madurai
Has Manchester United found its Mr. Right in Michael Carrick?
The former Red Devils midfielder has made a stunning start to life as caretaker manager, guiding the club to wins over Man. City and Arsenal. Owing to the quality of football on display and the change in mood around Old Trafford, there is already speculation over whether the 44-year-old deserves to remain in the role beyond the end of the season
Growing burden of obesity a threat to the society, say doctors
Being targeted because Im a Dalit: Thimmapur
AIMIM condemns BRS MLAs remarks against Karimnagar Police Commissioner
Roy and his love for Rolls Royce
HC seeks report on quarrying operations in Kalligudi
Confident Group was one of the first to move into Sarjapur
Hamas should join the PLO, subscribe to its mandate, says Palestinian Foreign Minister Shahin
Hamas has been in de facto control of the Gaza Strip since 2006 when it defeated Fatah party of President Mahmoud Abbas in an election
Supreme Court sets aside Madras HC order asking accused to marry for bail
Advocates representing the accused-petitioner submitted before the apex court that asking their client to actually marry the woman, even before the charges were proved against him, would amount to pre-judging the allegation that he had made the promise of wedlock
ED arrests former RCom director Punit Garg
The arrest was made on Thursday (January 29, 2026) as part of the ED probe with respect to a First Information Report registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation
Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone setback
In the wake of the cyclone, over 70 civil society groups and activists across Sri Lanka called for the renegotiation of the IMF deal, accusing the Dissanayake government of becoming a prisoner of the ongoing IMF programme
Congress protests Centres renaming, dilution of MGNREGA in Himachal, Punjab
In Punjab, Congress leaders and workers held Save MGNREGA rally in Dakha, near Ludhiana
AIADMK district secretaries to meet on February 4
Allow free access through Somanahalli toll plaza for residents vehicles: Karnataka HC directs NHAI
28,456 nominations received for Telangana Municipal Polls 2026
Phone tapping case: KCR asked to be available for questioning on February 1
The police declined to conduct the examination at his farmhouse, saying the venue must correspond to the ordinary place of residence in official records
Kerala government issues order taking over loan liabilities of Wayanad landslides-affected
Uttarakhand-like attacks forcing Kashmir youth to look inwards: Omar Abdullah
CBFC files caveat in Supreme Court in Jana Nayagan case
A caveat is filed by a litigant in the high courts and the Supreme Court to ensure that no adverse order is passed against it without it being heard
British Councils physical library in Chennai turns its last page
A communication from British Council Chennai notes the facility shuts down on February 15. Library services will however continue in an enhanced digital format. In a larger development, the Council will be shifting to a new space, relinquishing its famous address, 737 Anna Salai
What I eat is my choice: Daali Dhananjaya
Bangladeshi national arrested in Agartala allegedly involved in human trafficking
The detainee reportedly confessed to his involvement in trafficking Bangladeshi nationals through different border routes
2-year Central deputation at SP/DIG level must for IPS officers to be eligible for senior posts: MHA
The MHA writes to States that a minimum of two years of Central experience at SP/DIG or equivalent level will be mandatory for empanelment of IPS officers at IG/equivalent level at the Centre from the 2011 batch onwards.
Unions question apex courts comment linking aggressive unionism to industrial stagnation
These observations of the Supreme Court coupled with its refusal to entertain a plea seeking minimum wages for domestic workers, are deeply concerning, the AITUC said
Law and order: Repository of additional biometric details of accused to help police in probe
Student electrocuted in Raichur school
India-EU FTA is a blueprint for economic colonisation, say farmers outfits
The opening of the processed food market will have a larger and disastrous impact on domestic agricultural production and small farmers, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha says in a statement
Resurvey 2.0 should be error free, says A.P. Revenue Minister
Minister says government has extended timeline to 140 days to allow thorough verification, instructs officials to actively involve landowners at every stage and defer surveys if farmers concerned are not present
CCD founder V.G. Siddhartha too blamed harassment by IT Dept. for ending life
Neelambur junction in Coimbatore reels under traffic snarls during evening hours
Karnataka bans tobacco-related advertisements on RTC buses after public backlash
The decision comes amid growing protests by Kannada activists in Bengaluru and other parts of the state who have recently been removing tobacco-related advertisements from RTC buses.
Farmers complain about brick kilns operating in violation of rules
