All land measurement issues will be disposed of by January 31: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the Revenue and Land Reforms Department to make necessary arrangements for adequate manpower and resources, along with ensuring intensive monitoring of the entire process
OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT
OpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor
Seven fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy off Kodiyakkarai
The fishermen were taken into custody along with the boats for allegedly fishing across the maritime boundary
Palantir inks HD Hyundai deal worth hundreds of millions, CEO bullish on Korea
The companies organised a signing ceremony at office space Palantir set up for the World Economic Forums annual meeting this week
No compromise on Mumbai Mayors post, say BJP leaders
Mayor must be from the larger party: Chandrakant Patil ahead of BJP-Sena meet in Capital over composition of key BMC panels; Sena corporators have left Bandra hotel, says party functionary
36 personnel, including 32 students injured in road mishap near Rajamahendravaram in A.P.
The students and teachers of Government Model High School, Gundlapalli, in Nalgonda District of Telangana State were travelling in the two buses as part of an excursion trip
The importance of Pax Silica for India
The Pax Silica initiative seeks to reduce coercive dependencies, secure global tech/AI supply chains, and build trusted digital infrastructure. India seeks to join it as it has a strong digital infrastructure, and a growing AI market
How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space
The commercial space industry is evolving rapidly, driven by reusable rocket technologies that significantly lower launch costs. Companies like SpaceX lead the charge, with the market projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, enhancing sustainability and increasing mission frequencies
Saved banyans of Chevella burn again
A survey by the Nature Lovers Group then put the total number of trees burnt, damaged and uprooted at 101
Why is rice such a water-intensive crop?
A Bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan made the observations while dissolving a marriage between the couple who stayed together only for 65 days and have been separated for over a decade
H-NEW holds counselling session for drug consumers and their families in Hyderabad
The primary objective of the session was to sensitise parents to the harmful effects of drug abuse, help them recognise early warning signs of substance dependency and emphasise the critical role of family support in rehabilitation
Trump says U.S. will wipe out Iran if it assassinates him
Iran on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) warned Mr. Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
London school accused of religious discrimination after pupil challenged over tilak
INSIGHT UK stated that the child and his family experienced significant distress at the Wembley school, leaving Hindu parents with no option but to remove at least four pupils from the school
Six-year-old girl survives Spanish train crash, loses family
Relative Juan Barroso told reporters the 6-year-old is in good health after receiving three stitches in her head at a hospital
On the approach, outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s
In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R. Ambedkar. In the erstwhile Madras Presidency, the party bagged 27 out of 30 seats allotted to SCs.
Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland
The U.S. President followed up with a series of insults and provocative social media posts about seizing Greenland
U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance, wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child
The news of the Republican Vice-President's growing family comes as he has spent years passionately advocating for Americans to have more children
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Metro services to run between Poonamallee and Vadapalani soon
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. has received the final approvalfrom the Railway Board to operate the services on the Phase II stretch from February
Why only female Darwins bark spiders weave the toughest webs
The Darwins bark spider, found in the forests of Madagascar, weaves silk that outperforms steel and most human-made fibres in both strength and toughness. Its silk has a tensile strength of about 1.6 gigapascals, around 3x higher than that of iron, making it the toughest biological material ever tested
SRIHER celebrates 20 years of its cochlear implantation programme
There was a multidisciplinary team involving ENT surgeons, audiologists, speech and language therapists, anaesthesiologists and rehabilitation specialists, the release said
Interviews for candidates who qualified in APRCET-2024 from February 2
Chief Secretary administers oath to info Commissioners
SIT notice on Harish Rao is an attention diversion tactics: KTR
Rama Rao also questioned the silence of Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy in the matter and sought to know whether the BJP was also party to the scam
Karnataka HC refuses to grant bail to former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar in money laundering case
However, the High Court has given him liberty to approach it again for bail after three months
Trump says he won't attend emergency Paris meeting on Greenland called by Macron
Mr. Trump told reporters that he would not attend the meeting, in part because Mr. Macron would not be leading his country for much longer
U.K. approves controversial plans for Chinese super embassy in London
The planning permission for the proposed construction at the20,000-square-metre site of the former Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London had been called in for a ministerial review as a matter of national significance
India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series
The series will open with two matches at Durban's Kingsmead on April 17 and 19 before moving to the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg for the third and fourth T20Is on April 22 and 25
Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth
The 18-year-old Greece international received a knock-down from Jan Paul van Hecke, chested the ball up in the air and then executed a perfect bicycle kick from about 10 yards out
Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win at Australian Open
Unbowed by Osaka's firepower, Ruzic had her own designs on Grand Slam success, and lit up the arena with an array of sparkling winners to force a third set
Amelia Valverde appointed as Indian senior women's football team coach
Valverde, 39, has joined the Indian camp in Antalya where the Blue Tigresses are preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, scheduled for March
Will not bow to ICC pressure on T20 WC participation: Bangladesh government adviser
BCB wants to play each of the four group stage matches in Sri Lanka, where the marquee India-Pakistan clash will also be held as per the mutually agreed arrangement for ICC events until 2027
Fifty years ago | CIA was unable to predict Indian nuclear test
India gifts first tranche of 60 pick-up vehicles to Nepal for March 5 polls
The vehicles and other supplies gifted by India are part of the support requested by the Nepal government
A hundred years ago | New dam on blue Nile
Fathers liver donation gives new lease of life to Uzbek infant
MCD to fix 1,000 km of damaged roads to curb dust pollution
Murder witness shootout case: Rachnas daughters fear for lives; police protection to continue
CEO of real estate firm arrested amid outrage over Noida techies drowning
SIT team to submit report within five days; eyewitnesses claim that despite repeated pleas, police and rescue teamsarrived late and failed to act; culture of greed and disrespect towards other living beings being propagated in India: Rahul Gandhi
Ban on entry of trucks lifted as air quality improves marginally in city
Student held for carrying pistol to a Delhi school
Enhancing China-India youth ties
Bilaterally and internationally, mutual understanding and friendly exchanges of the youth play a vital role in the healthy development of ties
Orphaned by floods years ago, two rhinos return to Kaziranga
Chandra and Kamal were hand-raised at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation
Delhi man arrested for rash, dangerous driving
Data discrepancies in Lok Bhavan statement on Governors address
Many reasons stated were wrong or the data was cherry-picked
Man gets three life-imprisonment for rape and murder of SC girl in Poonamallee
Shadow police board private buses to check traffic rule violations in Kochi
AIIMS surgery department marks 1,000 robotic operations milestone
GambhirandMcCullummight still be undone by the old metric
Its Chagall vs. Opus Dei in Kailashpat Singhania Trophy
Letters to The Editor January 21, 2026
Congress leader participates in the executive committee meeting of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee to discuss the preparatory work for the election campaign and the public rallies involving party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi
Augean mess: on the SIR and the genuine voter
The ECI aims to clean the rolls but it is scrubbing off genuine voters
The Donroe doctrine, a broken international order
It is a mixed bag as far as the global outlook for 2026 is concerned, marked by an updated version of the U.S.s shock and awe tactics
The judge said the party to which Mr. Udhayanidhi belongs had repeatedly made statements against Sanatana Dharma, and hence, the overall circumstances leading to the present case ought to be taken into consideration
When a hate speech had been uttered by the Minister, the petitioner opposing the hate speech cannot be considered to have committed a crime, the judge says
ITC Hotels Q3 net profit rises 9.6% to 237 crore
During the quarter under review, ITC Hotel's revenue from operations stood at 1,230.68 crore compared to 1,015.40 crore, a regulatory filing showed
Bridging the Gulf: on India, defence ties with Gulf nations
India must tread cautiously as it negotiates defence ties with Gulf nations
WPL-4: Jemimah, Lee help DC down MI
Balancing act crucial as Manush hopes to raise the bar
The paddler, along with Diya, had a blockbuster 2025 and produced historic performances; maintaining the high standards in four events will not be easy but he is up for the challenge as he eyes Asian Games glory
Australia's Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history
Malajczuk was the aggressor, making the fastest fifty in U19 World Cup history with a half-century in 23 balls, before breaking the record for the quickest ton, using only 51 balls to get to three figures
From flexible to fearful: women gig workers hemmed in by new rules
The European Parliament is expected to formally suspend on Wednesday, January 21, its work on the trade deal struck with the U.S. last summer in protest over Trumps threats, EU lawmakers said
Collectors told to form JACs to ensure proper hygiene at welfare hostels in Andhra Pradesh
Inspector suspended for negligence in murder probe in Bengaluru
A.P. Commission chief condemns indecent behaviour against women, warns of stern action
AI must improve lives or risk losing support, warns Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Pakistan extends its airspace ban for Indian aircraft till February 24
The current ban, which was set to expire on January 23, has been extended by another month
Industries Minister holds deliberations with industry stakeholders at WEF in Davos
KDRB moves SC against HC annulment of its power of appointment to Guruvayur Devaswom
The KDRB has submitted that its functions were limited to affairs of recruitment and did not intervene in the religious duties concerning temples
Islamic State group claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed seven, including Chinese national
China advised its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan in the near term after the bombing
Watch: Violence erupts in Assams Kokrajhar, RAF deployed, net curbs imposed
Rapid Action Force personnel have been deployed and mobile data services suspended in Assams Kokrajhar district after violent clashes between two communities left one person dead.
Mobs vandalise BDO offices as violent protests against SIR continue in West Bengal
Protests erupt a day after SC observation that SIR should be transparent, not cause inconvenience; BJP, TMC supporters clash over Form 7 submissions
Governor acted contrary to the Constitution, says Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin
Syrian military announces new, four-day ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces
The announcement came after SDF forces earlier Tuesday (January 20, 2026) abandoned their posts guarding a camp housing thousands of people affiliated with the Islamic State militant group
Draft Seeds Bill promotes private monopoly: Kisan Sabha
The priority should have been to ensure affordable quality seeds, and planting material with an emphasis on price control, the Kisan Sabha said
High-level M.P. government panel to probe Indore water tragedy
The committee will conduct a detailed review of the events surrounding contaminated water supply in Indore city, and determine the accountability of staff responsible for the incident
University of Madras preps for 167th convocation amid chaos
Modi systematically strangling protections for poor, diverting resources: Rahul Gandhi
At an MGNREGA choupal in his constituency, the LoP accuses the BJP of undermining the scheme, diverting funds meant for workers, women, and the poor to big industrialists like Adani and Ambani.
Coonoor Municipality Commissioner caught accepting bribe, arrested
Action ordered against police officers in Kerala for filing false report in rape case
Vinod Tawde to be BJPs poll in-charge for Kerala, Ram Madhav for Bengaluru civic election
BJP president Nitin Nabin makes his first organisational appointments on the day he took charge as the partys chief; Mr. Tawde has also been given charge of overseeing election of a new mayor for Chandigarh
Man injured in explosion in house
Tiruppur MP demands immediate intervention by Central govt. to address travails of textile sector
Fisheries Ministry to meet envoys to find new seafood export markets
Ambassadors and High Commissioners from about 80 countries to attend a Fisheries Round Table organised by the Ministry
Poultry farmers continue hunger protest for second day at Avinashipalayam in Tiruppur
