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Kerala rings in New Year on a high with record liquor sales of 125.64 crore

Among Bevco outlets, Kadavanthra outlet in Kochi topped the list with sales of 1.17 crore on New Years Eve

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:58 am

Murder of retired IAF personnel in Ghaziabad orchestrated by sons: Police

Yogesh had been trying to get his house vacated by his sons, following which they allegedly plotted his murder out of greed for the property, says police

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:56 am

Pakistan archaeologists find rare coins, decorative stones from UNESCO-listed site near Taxila

The discoveries were made at the ancient Bhir Mound, where experts unearthed decorative stones dating to the 6th century BC and coins from the 2nd century AD

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:55 am

2026: What Kochi wants to sustain from the past year

Efficient public transport, child-friendly initiatives, and a vibrant environment for art and culture... this is what Kochi wants to take forward to 2026

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:55 am

Civic polls: Denied ticket, Shiv Sena leader stages protest march in Thane

Former Thane deputy mayor and Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte, who was keen on contesting from ward number 25 (Kalwa), lost the chance after it went to the BJP as part of a seat-sharing deal

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:53 am

VidyaKalyanaramansconcert showcased that youthful enthusiasm can co-exist with time-tested values

Her concert at The Indian Fine Arts Society was bhava-rich and engaging with some sprightlyswarapassages.

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:48 am

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok prompted by users to troll Trump, Modi, and Netanyahu

The AI chatbot Grok has been prompted by X users for several days to post provocative images of politicians and world leaders, referring to them as corrupt, uneducated, war criminals, or sex predators

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:30 am

A structured balance marked Akshay Padmanabhans concert

At his concert for Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, the vocalist explored the raga at a leisurely pace.

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:27 am

Tailor stabbed to death during altercation with juveniles in Delhi; 1 held

The altercation broke out when Lal objected to the group shouting and playing loud music on January 1, 2026

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:23 am

Keeladi, a Sangam laboratory | Review of Sowmiya Ashoks The Dig

Ashok couches the glory of a 2,600-year-old past within the larger political and emerging cultural tensions of India

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:13 am

Flautist J.A. Jayants performance at Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha was raga-centric

J.A.Jayantsartistry unfolded throughalapana,swarapatterns and rhythmic structures

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 11:12 am

Kerala government kicks off Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme

Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme is a State government initiative to collect feedback from the public to plan future development ahead of 2026 Assembly elections

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:55 am

Truck driver burnt alive after collision amid dense fog on UP highway

A truck carrying gypsum from Ahlanabad in Haryana to Varanasi rammed into another truck ahead of it after the latter suddenly applied brakes amid poor visibility due to dense fog, says Police

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:54 am

Dense fog shrouds Delhi; cold wave conditions likely till January 5

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 9.1 Celsius

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:35 am

Usman Khawaja: Pakistan-born Australian cricketer announces retirement after fifth Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are different that playing cricket for Australia is possible

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:21 am

Five houses gutted, two injured in fire in J&K's Kishtwar

Two persons engaged in firefighting efforts suffered injuries and were given first aid, officials said

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:12 am

Stock markets rally in early trade, Sensex up 158 points to 85,346.79

In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were trading higher

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:10 am

Rupee rises 6 paise to 89.92 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is expected to trade in a narrow range as the 90 level is being protected by the Reserve Bank of India

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 10:02 am

What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window

AFP Sport looks at five of the clubs likely to be busiest before the window closes on February 2

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 9:43 am

China AI chipmaker Biren soars over 100% on Hong Kong debut as IPO wave builds

Hong Kongs IPO pipeline includes AI startups and chipmakers, with Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX to debut next on January 8

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 9:19 am

Samsung Electronics says customers praised competitiveness of HBM4 chip

Shares of Samsung Electronics rose as much as 3.8% in morning trade, outpacing the benchmark KOSPIs 1.1% rise

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 9:02 am

China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate

Chinas population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024 and experts have cautioned the downturn will continue

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:49 am

Why does India need climate-resilient agriculture? | Explained

What makes a coherent national climate-resilient agriculture roadmap necessary?

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:30 am

Interview with Rhee Kun Hoo: a Korean masters guide to a happy life

The 90-year-old author and psychiatrist discusses ageing and the value of everyday happiness

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:28 am

Maduro open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

The interview was taped on New Year's Eve, the same day the U.S. military announced strikes against five alleged drug-smuggling boats

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:21 am

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

Relations between China and Japan are at their chilliest point in years after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:21 am

West Bengal SIR: Unusual patterns in deleted electors list

Several areas show abnormal deletions in categories such as gender and for reasons such as deaths

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:00 am

Venus Williams gets Australian Open wild card at 45; set to return five years after last appearance

Australian Open begins January 18 in Melbourne; the seven-time Grand Slam singles champions record at Melbourne Park is 54 wins and 21 losses

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 7:45 am

In Telangana, illicit business behind an ordinary facade

From a school building in Bowenpally to a chemical unit in Cherlapalli, narcotics operations functioned undisturbed for months and years in different parts of Hyderabad, shielded by familiarity and public trust. This strategy of hiding in plain sight, according to investigators, blunts suspicion, delays intelligence gathering and allows criminal economies to expand quietly.Naveen Kumardelves into the networks, methods and audacity of these hidden hubs

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 7:15 am

Indias ancient trees: Are we protecting natures living timekeepers?

As cities expand, Indias old-growth trees slow time and record centuries of survival yet are felled for development

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 7:00 am

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people

Floods also damaged infrastructure in the affected districts, killed livestock, and affected 1,800 families

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 6:36 am

How long can humans really live? Inside the longevity science boom

The global longevity movement is gaining steam from biohacking to blue zones. Is India ready?

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 6:00 am

Let food be thy medicine: on nutrition and diet in oncology

Wholesome, nutrient-rich food can both protect from non-communicable diseases such as cancer and also serve as a pillar for recovery from cancer

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 6:00 am

Judgement, prejudice, misunderstandings: what trans men face when they access healthcare

The healthcare system for trans men and gender-diverse people remains constrained by limited research, poor understanding of their identities, and a one-size-fits-all model of care, say experts

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 6:00 am

Russia asks U.S. to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker: report

Russia made the formal diplomatic request as Trump also seeks to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 5:42 am

At least six reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Irans theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 5:40 am

Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says

This is the latest child death reported in Gaza as storms, cold weather and flooding worsen already brutal living conditions

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 5:22 am

Beautiful Thiruvellarai

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 5:02 am

Hatchery for Olive Ridley nesting set up at Besant Nagar beach

The facility in Besant Nagar beach is fully operational. Plans are also on to set up hatcheries in Neelankarai, Kovalam, and Pulicat; more of these will come up this nesting season, if required

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 5:00 am

Venezuela frees 88 more prisoners detained after post-election protests

The New Years Day release follows the governments announcement that it released 99 people on December 26, which would bring a total of 187 people released in two weeks

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:58 am

Huge public response to online booking for visit to Victoria Hall

Entry charges have been fixed at 25 for the general public; the time slot for each visit is 90 minutes and up to 60 visitors will be allowed per day

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:44 am

Russia hands to U.S. what it says is proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence

Ukraine and Western countries have disputed Russias account of the alleged attempted strike

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:35 am

Australia's Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes test

The Pakistan-born batter injured his back in the Ashes opener in Perth and missed the second test before initially being dropped from the team for the third in Adelaide

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:25 am

Owaisi advocates enhanced education access and standards in Telangana

I would like to be known for my work in the education field rather than my political speeches, says AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:18 am

WTT Youth Contender: 334 players from 10 countries, Feeder Series in Vadodara

The second edition of the WTT Youth Contender, featuring U-11 to U-19 categories, will be held from January 2 to 5, followed by the WTT Feeder Series from January 7 to 11

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:02 am

State records 5.78% growth in net GST collections in December 2025

At 2,652 crore, the collections are the highest-ever for the month of December since the GST regime began in 2017, says official

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 3:49 am

Cave in on R.K. Mutt Road disrupts traffic

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 3:47 am

Approached HC 104 times to hold rallies in West Bengal: BJP leader

Suvendu Adhikari said that interventions by the Calcutta High Court were necessary because the police routinely denied permission purely to stifle opposition voices and crush democratic rights

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 3:28 am

First time in its history, Bangladesh to try postal ballots in 2026 election

According to the Election Commission of Bangladesh, more than 1.2 million Bangladeshi citizens both living at home and abroad have registered already to cast votes through postal ballot system

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 3:25 am

ED searches seven locations in Rajasthan in Digi Mudra scam case

The ED initiated investigation based on the first information reports registered by the Special Task Force, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and other police stations in various districts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha and Maharashtra

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 3:13 am

ED attaches 33.66-crore assets in Birla Emporium-Ira Finance case

The ED probe is based on a First Information Report registered by the police in Manipur, against Yumnam Irabanta Singh, director of Birla Emporium and Ira Finance

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 2:56 am

Nadia bomb blast victim Tamannas mother hospitalisedin Kolkata after condition deteriorates

Opposition blames government and police for the situation; Trinamool says police taking necessary action

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 2:54 am

Police act against 130 locals for possessing VPNs on mobile phones in Kashmir

Genuine users were released after detailed device analysis with a strict warning to refrain from VPN usage in the future, the police said

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 2:45 am

City records cleanest air in 8 years: Sirsa

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 1:48 am

President,V-P and PM extend New Year wishes

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 1:42 am

Heavy rush at India Gate, traffic snarl as Delhi rings in New Year

People across age groups come out in huge numbers, straining public transportand clogging roads despite heavy policing; high footfall at temples and zoo adds to pressure; Delhi Police officials issue 868 drunk driving challans on New Years eve

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 1:42 am

Ashes: Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

In the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, veteran batter Steve Smith will continue to lead the Australian side

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 1:42 am

Dope-tainted Reetika dropped; compound archers enter TOPS core group

The list was drastically pruned from 179 to 94 last year, marking the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics cycle. But it has been redrawn to reflect the performances of the past one year

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 1:22 am

Australia names a spin-heavy squad of 15 players for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India

Starc has missed just one of the past six ICC's T20 events but retired from the format at the international level late last year

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 1:02 am

Frozen hands, fresh carrots

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 1:00 am

Letters to The Editor January 2, 2026

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:24 am

T.N. govt. revises rules on using funds for people hit by mining operations

The rules specify that a minimum of 70% of the District Mineral Trust Fundmust be spent only on directly affected areas, andfor high-priority sectors such as drinking water supply and health care

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:23 am

Let food be thy medicine: on nutrition as component of healing in oncology

Wholesome, nutrient-rich food can both protect from non-communicable diseases such as cancer and also serve as a pillar for recovery from cancer

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:21 am

Mob rule: on migrants, rising hate crimes in India

The bogey of infiltration is resulting in hate crimes across India

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:20 am

Mandating student presence, erasing learning

Indian universities must confront a truth that they evade a classroom where attendance is enforced is pedagogically bankrupt

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:16 am

Getting teens to read the news

Through board games, photographs, graphics, and chronologically told stories, The Hindu In School engages young readers

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:13 am

The water divide: On water contamination, piped water supply in India

The quality of piped water supply must be checked at delivery point

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:10 am

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality

Rising wealth inequality has also led to a weakening of democracy

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 12:08 am

New year, new challenges for the Men in Blue

India, ahead of the five-match joust against New Zealand beginning later this month, are sitting on an unbeaten streak in T20Is stretching to 15 series; they are unequivocally the No. 1 side in the world and possess an array of riches capable of holding its own in any conditions

The Hindu 1 Jan 2026 11:59 pm

Most Bihar Cabinet Ministers are wealthier than CM Nitish Kumar

Mr. Kumars assets are worth 1.66 crore, up 68,455 from last year; his Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and V.K. Sinha are significantly wealthier, with assets valued at 6.38 crore and 8.81 crore respectively

The Hindu 1 Jan 2026 11:23 pm

Tribal Youth Exchange programme begins at GITAM university

Youth from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are participating in the week-long programme

The Hindu 1 Jan 2026 11:19 pm

Sangita Kalanidhi award conferred on violinist R.K. Shriramkumar

Music is an unfathomable ocean; continuous practice opens doors for students, says violinist Rajam on the occasion of the Sadas of the Music Academy in Chennai

The Hindu 1 Jan 2026 11:02 pm

CM challenges KCR to discuss water projects in Assembly

Alleges lure of commissions responsible for PRLIS project cost rising from 32,000 crore to 84,000 crore; Mr. Revanth Reddy says government will inquire into the issue

The Hindu 1 Jan 2026 10:46 pm