Despite ban, roosterfight arenas being set up for Sankranti festival
Cases will be booked under AP Gaming Act and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act against those who organise roosterfights, says NTR District Collector
Mens HIL: Kalinga Lancers makes it two in a row
PM Modi chairs roundtable with AI startups ahead of February summit
The firms had qualified for the AI Impact Summits which sought submissions from AI firms that could lead real-world impact
Union Minister expresses concern over alarming pollution in Odishas Angul-Talcher region
In separate letters, Mr. Pradhan emphasised on adoption of a mechanised coal transportation system along with advanced dust suppression measures
WRD defers request for Krishna water release as Chennai reservoirs brim
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with author Satoshi Yagisawa
The Japanese author, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about portraying heavy themes delicately and finding salvation in the works of great writers of the past
The HinduLit for Life 2026 | Heres what you can look forward to in Chennai next week
The 13th edition of the literature festival on January 17-18 will feature Banu Mushtaq, Kiran Desai, Perumal Murugan and a host of other writers, artists and thinkers
Women in Rajasthans Jalore, almost disconnected
A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with outrage. While the village heads said it was the women who demanded it because the children overused them, some women say its about control, finds Alisha Dutta
13 youths from conflict-scarred Manipur get jobs in Japan
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla interacted with them before their departure to work in nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, and other sectors
Why childhood hypertension is emerging as a paediatric health challenge
Doctors point out that elevated blood pressure is no longer uncommon in younger age groups and often goes undetected.
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Review of Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures
In his essays, Gopalkrishna Gandhi continues his ethical and intellectual inquiry about Indias past, present and future
Why are the solar systems planets situated where they are?
North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says
The letter was a reply to a letter the Russia President sent earlier
Overseas electors, those temporarily away from Bengal exempt from in-person SIR hearings: CEO
A relative can appear in the hearing on behalf of the elector, a notice by the CEOs office said
Four arrested for cheating several on the pretext of arranging bank loans
Umar Khalid is not my mentor, Sharjeel Imam tells Delhi court
He had never spoken to Mr. Khalid in the five years he spent at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mr. Imams counsel said on his behalf
Murders, other crimes have come down in city, say Greater Chennai City Police
Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases were registered
U.K. PM Starmer, Trump discuss security and Russia deterrence in Arctic region
Mr. Starmer had said he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland, saying no one else should determine the future of the vast territory
City police investigating the assault on constable at Marina beach
The 31 UN-related agencies include the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations
Foundation laid for new slaughterhouse in Saidapet
Forcing woman to continue pregnancy violates bodily integrity: Delhi HC
Bengal Governor Ananda Bose gets death threat email; police on high alert
The matter has also been reported to CM Mamata and the Union Home Ministry
News from the world of Education: January 9, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
Man held for snatching gold jewellery from elderly woman in Arani
GSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers
GSDP share is a meaningful indicator of the accrual of central taxes at the State level
Justice Chandru launches distribution ofThe HinduYear Book to UPSC aspirants
Letters to The Editor January 9, 2026
Amit Shah reviews security situation in J&K
Union Home Minister directs security agencies to ensure the goal of terror-free Jammu and Kashmir is achieved at the earliest
Nationwide internet blackout in Iran as protests mount, watchdog reports
Internet access and telephone lines in Iran cut out after demonstrators join protest called by exiled crown prince
Top courts green governance, cause for uncertainty
The Supreme Court should protect the environment by disciplining the state back into regulation
The making of a Jallikattu bull
In Thottiapatti near Madurai, a hub for buying and rearing jallikattu bulls, economy is built around native breeds
TNPCB urges public to celebrate smoke-free Bhogi
Fifty years: Chinese PM Chou En-lai dead
Hundred years: National memorial to Queen Alexandra
The myth ofSonagachithat was in my mindno longer exists.Now it is the place of the women who have offered me tea, welcomed me into their homes,andsharedtearsand laughter withme.
BJP suspends three members in Thiruvananthapuram
The three were suspended for allegedly working to defeat the partys candidates in three wards of the Corporation in the recently held local body elections
Fake social media accounts of Jayanagar MLA used to cheat public; case registered
WPL - Chance for domestic players to steal the spotlight
The Ashes aftermath Englands Test future at the crossroads
The line between carefree and careless often blurred, but not too many seemed to take notice, or be too bothered about it; it has happened far too often now for Bazball to not face serious scrutiny, if not downright condemnation, any longer
Dept. of Posts to hold Pension Adalat in Chennai on January 19
Four-day winter camp begins at Zoo Park
Chennai Book Fair is a confluence of knowledge, says CM Stalin
FBI, DOJ exit cooperation on probe of ICE agent who fatally shot woman: Minnesota crime bureau
BCA cited lack of complete access to the evidence, witnesses and information collected
Global summit of Tamil entrepreneurs and professionals begins in Madurai
BJP not exerting pressure on AIADMK: Nainar Nagenthran
India to grow at 7.2% in 2025-26 with overall U.S. tariff impact to be offset, U.N. body predicts
While the U.S. tariffs could impact growth if they persist, several other factors such as demand from Europe and the Middle East could offset the blow, the report said.
We took advantage of a slightly shorter boundary on one side:Nabi
MEO arrested for demanding, accepting bribe of 40k in Paderu
National Basketball championships: Tajinderbir, Arshjot help Punjab pip Chandigarh
Vizag lacks air quality monitorning infra for real-time data
City needs five such stations in four different category of locations - residential, traffic, commercial and industrial
Average asset of 102 re-elected MPs rises by 110% between 2014-2024: ADR
The top ten MPs who registered the highest increase in their assets, includes BJP's Udayanraje Bhonsle, Poonamben Maadam, Hema Malini, Nishikant Dubey; YSRCP's PV Midhun Reddy; Shiromani Akali Dal's Harsimrat Kaur Badal; Trinamool Congress' Shatrughan Sinha; and NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule
A.P.s dynamism resonates with European Union, says Ambassador
Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begins in Madurai district
Watch: Corbett Tiger Reserve bans mobile phones during safaris
Ecologists advocacy shaped political and ecological narratives in Kerala
Eminent ecologists contributions shaped socio-political and ecological narratives of the State over one and a half decades in an unprecedented manner
Labourer involved in minor girl murder caught in Odisha
Congress voices concern over turbulent times in Indo-U.S. relations
Jairam Ramesh points to recent legislative and political signals from Washington that have caused discomfort in New Delhi; he also cites Trumps praise for Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir
Enquiry into private universities is neither a witch-hunt nor playing headmaster: SC
A Bench headed by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah pulled up the Centre for not filing an affidavit affirmed by the Union Cabinet Secretary despite a categorical order from the top court in November 2025
Anand bounces back with two consecutive wins, shares the lead with Nihal
Dravidian model views technology as a tool for social uplift, says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
Speaking at the fourth edition of UmagineTN, he says the State is shifting from its traditional information technology services to high-tech development, start-ups, and innovation-driven economy
Easy wins for Lovlina, Nikhat, defending champion Sakshi crashes out
Vijay Hazare Trophy - Hyderabad falls apart as Nabi, Vanshaj turn it around for J&K
The two batters undo the efforts of the losing sides pace battery that initially reduces its opponent to 90 for seven; earlier Aman and Nitish help in stabilising a middle-order collapse; winning team is now fifith with Uttar Pradesh as the group topper Vidarbha enters the quarterfinals
Caste-based discrimination alleged at Coimbatore village tea shop
Gen Z, millennials in India believe finding jobs will be tough in 2026: LinkedIn study
Textile Ministry signs MoUs with 15 States
Corporate Indias earnings expected to grow faster in Q3 FY26
Karnataka State Film Awards 2020 and 2021: M.S. Sathyu honoured with Puttanna Kanagal Award
Legendary filmmaker M.S. Sathyu clinched Puttanna Kanagal Award for 2020, while popular actor Jayamala took home Dr. Rajkumar Award
J&K CM to find room for 50 MBBS students left high and dry by Vaishno Devi college
The CM stressed that the students cleared NEET on merit and it is our legal responsibility to adjust them
BJP MP, State government at odds in Chhattisgarh over Scouts and Guides jamboree
Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal challenges removal as State Bharat Scouts and Guides president ahead of national event
India to continue to work with ISA, back solar adoption
Kogilu demolition: 26 families eligible for govt. housing
Congress seeks clarification from Centre, M.P. govt. on Indore deaths; alleges criminal negligence
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera says the tragedy exposed the ugly, brutal and utterly callous face of the BJP govt.; adds that mandatory quarterly water quality tests were not conducted, monitoring reports were not prepared or submitted, and key infrastructure projects remained incomplete or poorly managed in Madhya Pradesh
Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote safe and effective use
The Bill strives to minimise risk to human beings, animals, living organisms other than pests, and the environment, and promote pesticides that are biological and based on traditional knowledge
Indias first commercial Quantum Computer to be deployed at IIIT- Dharwad: Minister Priyank Kharge
Singapore firm may work with rural water supply, sanitation department in Karnataka
Parties in Uttar Pradesh gear up to enroll eligible voters amid deletion in draft rolls
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav calls for unity to save every single vote
4 PJTAU staff suspended for question paper leakage
35 on-service students of 3rd year surrendered to Agri. Dept. for their involvement in the irregularity
IISc, Mysore royal family-led firm to promote entrepreneurship in cyber security
India and Iran to start diplomatic calendar for 75th anniversary of bilateral ties
The celebration of bilateral ties will begin with the visit of Iran Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi that is expected later this month
Complaints raised over flaws in UPHC assignments in Kochi Corporation
Watch: Demolition drive around Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi triggers clashes | Ground Report
A late-night demolition to remove encroachments around the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate, carried out on Delhi High Court directions, led to stone-pelting, injuries to police personnel and multiple arrests.
Opposition criticisesMamatas visitto I-PAC officeduring ED raids
Mamata Banerjee andKolkataPolice Commissioners visit during a central agency raid was unconstitutional: Leader of OppositionSuvenduAdhikari
Sikkim Gears Up for Rorathang Maghey Mela 2026 with Adventure Sports and Heritage Tourism Push
Pakyong, 8 Jan : In preparation for the upcoming Rorathang Maghey Mela 2026, scheduled from The post Sikkim Gears Up for Rorathang Maghey Mela 2026 with Adventure Sports and Heritage Tourism Push appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Increased money in politics and drugs on the streets needs to be analysed: Raj Thackeray
In an interview with a regional channel, Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj said that the people were being neglected, and power was being misused. They highlighted their agenda over how the Marathi Manoos have been exploited and betrayed, and how migration has taken away the rights of locals
Ward-wise final voter lists for ULBs from January 12
Amid Kogilu row, BDA takes up demolition near Thanisandra without notices; Commissioner orders probe
While BDA maintains that 13 houses are demolished, residents say that more than 20 houses are affected; Many of the displaced families were tenants who had been living in the area for nearly five years
Parliamentary Standing Committee interacts with textile, apparel exporters in Coimbatore
Tourism Department devises action plan to revive boating in Thirumoorthy Dam
Yoga halves opioid withdrawal time, finds NIMHANS study
