Kerala mans death: Trial by social media
A day after a woman posted a video on social media alleging sexual harassment by a man on a bus, he died by suicide. The episode sparked outrage across Kerala and led to heated discussions on the use of social media, the possible consequences of public shaming, and mental health. Mini Muringatheri reports on an episode that has divided society
Ukraine, Russia hold first direct talks on latest U.S. peace plan
The U.S. initially drafted a plan to end the conflict that was heavily criticised in Kyiv and western Europe for being too close to Russia's line, while later proposals were criticised by Moscow for floating the idea of European peacekeepers
Poll bodies of 42 nations to work together on key issues
The participants also resolved to review their progress periodically and proposed to meet from December 3-5, 2026 at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM)
Suspected Russia 'shadow fleet' tanker bound for French port
The tanker is now expected to arrive on Saturday morning at the port of Marseille-Fos in southern France
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown
The Treasury Department took aim at nine vessels and their respective owners or management firms, which U.S. officials said collectively transported hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil and petroleum products to foreign markets
Kyle Jamieson replaces injured Adam Milne in New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said Milne, who wasnt a part of the squad touring India, was getting himself ready for the T20 World Cup
Mane, Sakshi better national record scores in air rifle trials
Sakshi shot 254.3 in the T2 final while Shahu Tushar Mane scored 637.1 in the qualification. Both these scores are better than the national record but they will not enter the official record books
Hoax bomb threat e-mails sent to Noida schoolstrigger panic
DU teachers decry changesin curriculum
Private schools in city issue first list for nursery admissions
School bus driver held for mowing down law student
Accident victim taken to distant hospital on purpose: police to court
Share forensic file on Atishi clip: Gupta to Punjab Police
Public-private partnerships key to bolster healthcare system: Gupta
TMC MP petitions EC over special revision of electoral rolls in Assam
Seasons first rain lowers air pollution, increases hardships for homeless
Mercury drops as city receives 14.5 mm of rainfall; R-Day rehearsal disrupted, fly-past and cultural segments cancelled; some shelter homes in city report space crunch as people try to keep warm
Bangladesh appeal can't be heard by ICC's DRC; Scotland to be named as replacement by January 24
Even as the ICC has kept Scotland on stand-by, the BCB under Aminul Islam Bulbul, after being completely cornered, decided to use its last resort approach the DRC headed by Englishman Michael Beloff (Kings Counsel)
Youth injured as speeding car plunges 30 feet from Maduravoyal cloverleaf flyover
Upcoming Assembly election will be the last for DMK, says Palaniswami
Watch: Ahead of Assembly elections, PM Modi takes on DMK at NDAs mega rally near Chennai
In his first major message in poll-boundTamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 23, 2026) said the State needs an NDA double-engine government, which would march shoulder-to-shoulder with the Union government to achieve overall development.
AIADMKs R.B. Udhayakumar flays DMK for not distributing 5,000 for Pongal this year
Govt. to restrict service candidates from availing preferential appointment
BJP turning Rajasthan into laboratory for communal experiments, says Gehlot
Letters to The Editor January 24, 2026
Mindless killing: on Manipur, Meitei mans killing
Manipur is still reeling from the mishandling of the 2023 protests
Harish Rao alleges more scams in Singareni, demands judicial or CBI probe
The BRS leader says there is a 500 cr. scam in solar power plants as contracts were given at 5.04 cr. to 7.16 cr. per MW against national average of 3-4 cr.
Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India
If done poorly, driven by political arithmetic alone, it can deepen distrust and injure Indias federal spirit
Right to dignity: on ASHA and anganwadi workers protests
Governments must ensure equitable pay for ASHA workers
Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation mechanic dies after bus falls on him at K.K.Nagar depot
India and the EU a fit partnership in a divided world
The two sides have the potential to write a new chapter in multilateralism
Laurus Labs Q3 net surges to 252 crore on 26% rise in revenue
Chief Financial Officer V.V. Ravi Kumar said growth was led by a robust generics business and sustained demand in CDMO small-molecule offerings
Plea to direct Deputy Mayor to assume office of Mayor
Blue Dart hires over 200 PwDs in mainstream roles
As part of this programme, Blue Dart has introduced sensitisation workshops, sign language training, customised workplace adaptations, and role-based enablement frameworks
Repeated road cave-ins on Alagirisami Salai raise safety concern among residents
Locals say that a portion of the same road had sunk two months ago and the road was not restored properly causing severe inconvenience
Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme begins in Vizag
SPCSS-TN criticises HC judgment
South Indias tier 2, tier 3 residential sales value crosses 20,000 cr. in 2025
Despite improvement in deliveries, permissions, e-Khata processes and power connections continue to face bureaucratic bottlenecks that push up finance costs and slow down handovers, says CREDAI
At four, I watched Kosteniuk become World champion; I felt I needed that crown: Assaubayeva
The youngest woman to claim the World Blitz Championship, Assaubayeva has ambitions of winning the prestigious classical title. In this chat, she talks about her beginnings in chess, what achieving the GM title meant to her, why she enjoys playing in India, what she thinks of D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigiaisi, and where Kazakhstan chess is headed
Is it fair that one family exploits the people of Tamil Nadu?
When PM Modi visits: EPS takes a dig at the DMK at NDA rally
Watch: How can EU defend itself from economic coercion? | The Hindu Explains
Donald Trump threatened tariffs linked to Greenland. Then he backed off and said he had reached a framework for a deal with European allies. So is the crisis over? Not exactly.
AIDWA national conference from tomorrow
HIL Men - Lancers book final berth; Royals andToofansto fight for the other spot
No-limits Mahuchikh looks to reassert her aerial dominance
The Ukrainian high jumper has begun 2026 with her best clearance since setting the world record in 2024. This bodes well for the reigning Olympic champion, who had a disappointing end to 2025, losing her World title and being outshone by rival Nicola Olyslagers. Mahuchikhs eyes this year are set firmly on making Marchs World Indoor Championships her own
Regular services of Tambaram Thiruvananthapuram Central Tambaram Amrit Bharat (Weekly) Express
Mudgway dominates inaugural Pune Grand Tour; crowned overall winner
Chennai Corporation takes up civic works for over 72 crore across TNUHDB residential areas
Kerala declares Bacillus subtilis State microbe
Kerala the first State in the country to officially declare its own State microbe. Chief Minister dedicates to the people Centre of Excellence in Microbiome, which will scientifically study the role of microorganisms in health and environment
Death of one-year-old boy: police arrest father
Diversify your fish basket to woo new markets: from rohu, catla to scampi, tilapia, pangasius
Fisheries Ministry also pushes for cultivation of a wider variety of species to reduce the risk of disease wiping out a single species; urges States to find new markets, adopt new technologies
Need to create industry-specific web portals to bridge existing gaps within MSME sector
India EU to upgrade ties at Delhi summit, but still working out trade deal
Deeper cooperation is expected to be announced across various dimensions, including climate change, supply chains and critical minerals, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, as well as cooperation at multilateral forums
Union Home Secretary asks States to not affect any jurisdictional changes till March 31, 2027
He asks States to ensure timely appointment and training of Census functionaries, effective use of digital tools, and a focused publicity and communication approach
Ranji Trophy | Saurashtra drubs Punjab inside two days
Valuable contributions from the lower-order, led by Jadeja and Prerak, put the target beyond the visitors reach before home spinners Dharmendra and Bhut claim five each to bundle out Gill & Co. for 125 in just 39 overs; left-arm tweaker Harpreets 11-wicket match haul goes in vain
71 fugitives located abroad in 2024-25, highest in 12 years
DoPT data shows only 27 fugitives returned to India last year; India has extradition treaties with 48 countries; as on March 31, 2025, there were 533 letters rogatory from India pending with other countries
Ranji Trophy | Arjun and Vohra pile on Keralas misery
The top-order batters hammer centuries as Chandigarh move closer to its first victory of the season after securing 277-run first-innings lead; speedster Eden scalps a four-wicket haul for the home team; host down in the dumps, losing two wickets for 21 in its second essay
The Hindu, VIT Chennai to organise webinar series on careers in biotechnology in industry
A series of webinars will explore innovations in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and advanced manufacturing, while also addressing challenges such as sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth
Netajis strategic vision more relevant than ever in todays unstable world: CDS General Anil Chauhan
Delivering an address at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on the birth anniversary of Netaji, General Chauhan said Bose exemplified the seamless integration of political vision, astute diplomacy and military operations
Anakapalli police nab two for job fraud scam
Authorities told to convene special meeting to resolve issues pertaining to DPCs
Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in J&Ks Kathua
Officials identified the deceased terrorist as JeM commander Usman alias Abu Maviya. They said a large quantity of arms and ammunition, including an M4 automatic rifle, were recovered during the operation in a remote village in Parhetar area
Walkouts a departure from limited freewheeling permitted to Governors
Article 176 (1) mandates that Governors, at the commencement of the first session of each year, shall address the Legislative Assembly
Janardhan Reddys model house set on fire in Ballari
This act of arson comes at a time when the city remains politically charged following the violent clash earlier this month
Transport stakeholders divided over bike taxi services after court order
While bike taxi riders welcomed the High Courts order, auto-rickshaw unions and transport associations expressed concern over safety risks and the economic impact on thousands of families dependent on traditional transport services.
IndusInd Q3 Net down 88.5% on decline in NII
The banks net interest income (NII) reduced 13% to 4562 crore in the reporting quarter, as against 5228 crore in the year ago period.
Ambitious scheme to spur next-gen battery manufacturing in India stumbles
Delays in visa approvals for Chinese technical specialists, requirements that mandate local manufacturing, and the lack of critical technologies threaten the governments Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive scheme, says report
Tailoring shop initiative equips women prisoners with key skills
Marathon to mark 50 years of SriKapaleeswararNagar inNeelankarai
KrishnamachariSrikanthlaunches the t-shirt and logo of a marathon happening on January 25
Granules net profit up 28% in Q3 to 150 crore
Q3 has been one of our strongest quarters, reflecting disciplined execution of strategic growth initiatives and we are well positioned for sustained growth momentum, CMD Krishna Prasad Chigurupati said.
Visakha Utsav starts tommorrow with events, competions, concerts
HCLTech to acquire Singapore-based Finergic for total cash consideration of 19 mn Singapore Dollar
Team says no definitive agreement has been reached between ADB and the State government regarding the exact scope of the project or the terms and modalities of any potential funding
Madras High Court directs forest department to return three elephants to Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan dismiss a writ appeal filed against Justice V. Lakshminarayanans order
Uganda detains 2,000 Opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says
Wine, a former musician whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, rejected the result, alleging widespread irregularities including ballot stuffing, and went into hiding.
Pursue cost control, austerity: Narayana Murthy to entrepreneurs
Mr. Murthy, who is also the former Chairman of the National Payments Corporation of India, spoke about the importance of documenting Indias digital payment journey as a technological success as well as a story of institution building
Automobile spare parts store gutted in Coimbatore
Scientific survey on cards to end man monkey conflict at Courtallam
Bike theft accused allege mob assault
PRS office shifted to facilitate redevelopment at Vizag railway station
Assam plans ropeway linking railway station to Kamakhya Temple
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Centres proposal would add momentum to sacred journeys in the State
Innovation is essential for economic growth
Vaigai dam to be desilted next month, says engineer at farmers grievance meet in Theni
Stir against rural jobs Bill to be decentralised, widespread, says NREGA Morcha
The coalition of NGOs and worker unions has called on gram panchayats to move a resolution against the new legislation;first round of protests to be held on Republic Day
Former Bangladesh PM Hasina alleges elections will not be free
Bangladesh stands today at the edge of an abyss, a nation battered and bleeding, Ms. Hasina said in English during an audio message broadcast to a packed press club in Delhi.
Patient probe by Madurai city police puts LIC officer in the dock
CBI-led SIT files final charge-sheet in TTD ghee adulteration case
Uttarakhand-based Bhole Baba Dairy and 24 others find mention in the charge-sheet
Newborn twins suffer vision loss; case registered against doctor
Super Jet 100 regional aircraft to make its debut at Wings India 2026
Mr. Puri emphasised that there is more oil coming into the global market from Brazil, Guyana, Canada and Suriname.
T.N. womans organs donated to save four lives in Kerala
