Jallikattu 2026: Why Alanganallurs bull tamers risk their lives
Why do men enter the vaadivasal to take on bulls more powerful than themselves? As Tamil Nadu gears up for jallikattu the annual bull-taming event held during Pongal season we hear from two tamers from Alanganallur village near Madurai, which attracts hundreds of tourists from across India and the world
Pregnancy increases the risk of UTIs: why and what you can do
A quiet but clinically important condition is asymptomatic bacteriuria, where bacteria are present in the urine without the burning, urgency, or discomfort commonly associated with UTIs. During pregnancy it increases the risk of kidney infections, maternal sepsis, preterm labour, and low birth weight babies
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures GOP senators to flip
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who has brought a series of war powers resolutions this year, accused Republicans of burying a debate about the merits of an ongoing campaign of attacks and threats against Venezuela
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
Outside the host United States, Mexico, and Canada, the most requests were made by fans residing in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia
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Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today
More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators
With the video going viral, the Opposition alleged that the health infrastructure in the State is in a shambles
Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off
They alleged corporate went into liquidation and right to transfer land parcels was given to another company without taking them into confidence
Burning of garbage is a persistent problem in several areas, say residents
League Cup semifinal: Advantage Arsenal after win at Chelsea
Arsenal is chasing its first silverware since 2020; Garnacho double gives Chelsea hope for second leg
Pongal: harvesting eternal joy
Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women
In 2015 and 2025, the share of workers living in extreme poverty declined by only 3.1 percentage points, to 7.9%, compared with a decline of 15 percentage points in the previous decade
Fifty years ago | Discipline necessary for progress
Iran protests: Trump claims killing has stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead
The Iranian security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,586, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported
Bihar Chief Secretary makes geo-spatial approval mandatory for DPRs of infra projects above 50 crore
Departments were instructed to incorporate geo-spatial inputs at the planning stage itself to avoid technical, administrative, and land-related obstacles at later stages.
Talks with Collector fail; protest against toll plaza to continue
CPC delegation meets Left leaders in Delhi
The CPC delegation also visited the BJP headquarters and met RSS and Congress leaders
Denmark, Greenland talks with Vance and Rubio fail to alter U.S. position
The Danish Minister said a U.S. takeover of Greenland, where Washington has long had a military base, was absolutely not necessary
No relief from pollution as very poor air quality persists
Primary health care gets a boost as govt. launches 81 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Total AAMs now stand at 319; CM says expansion reflects speed and scale of govt.s efforts,blames her predecessors for neglect; new centres strengthen affordable, quality care: Health Minister
MCD marks 16 of 735 identified feeding spots for stray dogs
BMC election: Thackerays hit out at SEC over move to use new counting units
The poll body issued a statement clarifying that the units would be used only in rare and exceptional cases of technical failure of EVMs
Zoo workersunion accuses authorities of mismanagement
HIL seeks Government support for better turnout in its last leg in Bhubaneswar
India Open | Srikanth fights to stay alive, Sindhu crashes out
IND vs PAK: BookMyShow crashes as sale opens for T20 World Cup clash
The high-profile fixture triggered a surge in traffic that led to an unprecedented number of simultaneous login and purchase attempts, causing the platform's servers to go down
Lalbagh style parks in North and South Bluru: DKS
Indian hockey has thrived again and risen: Christopher Ruhr
The ace German player reflects his bond with the country where he has had career-defining moments; he is enjoying sharing space with young players atHILand is keen to see the game boom in Asian countries
Idukki turns a vantage for devotees to witness Makarajyoti
Researchers develop AI tool to predict how shapeshifting proteins connect inside cells
Applications of the tool could span from disease biology to drug design, say scientists.
Mahindra XEV 9S and XUV 7XO record 93,689 bookings worth 20,500 crore
Telangana doctors body opposes zero percentile NEET-PG cut-off, warns of threat to medical education
Enhanced tax sops for R&D, easier access to export credit high on pharma sector Budget wish list
BWSSB implements AI-based smart pump monitoring tech
Youth hacked to death in Tiruchi
In Focus podcast | Iran protests explained: Whats driving the unrest?
Stanly Johny speaks to us about Irans latest protests, the deepening economic crisis, and the political risks ahead.
Watch: Indian Navys INSV Kaundinya reaches Oman port after historic 18-day voyage
Watch: Firefighters rescue dog from frozen lake in Hungary
Cong leader booked for threatening and abusing Municipal Commissioner
The Congress leader threatened the Municipal Commissioner over a flex and banner to promote Kannada film Cult that was removed for violating norms
Youth held with suspected MDMA from Muvattupuzha
Watch: Mehbooba Mufti slams move to profile mosques in J&K
Trump envoy says Gaza is entering second phase of ceasefire plan
Steve Witkoff said that the ceasefire deal was entering a phase focused on demilitarizing Gaza, establishing a technocratic government and reconstruction
Nipah-hit Bengal nurses critical; two contacts hospitalised
One nurse is in coma and the other is on ventilator support; 120 people who came into contact with them have been directed to isolate themselves; State govt. launches helpline to guide public
Watch: India urges nationals to leave Iran immediately
The base, which hosts thousands of U.S. service members, was targeted by Iran in June in retaliation for U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities
Minister assures support to indigent family
Watch: U.S. versus Denmark: The Greenland Crisis | Explained
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly rejected U.S. ownership as Donald Trump escalates his push to acquire Greenland, calling it critical for American national security.
SIR: over 50,000 hearings held in Ernakulam
A total of 51,279 hearings were held across 14 assembly constituencies in the district
Steel wire fence installation progressing along forest boundaries in Coimbatore
Dhawale slams attempts to show regressive practices as Indian culture
Kyiv orders evacuation of children from five frontline villages
In a departure from previous evacuation announcements, he did not name the villages, but said that around 40 children impacted would be relocated to the central Cherkasy region
Rahul only told us to continue good work: DKS
Icons and ideas set to animate The Hindu Lit for Life
The festival is scheduled on January 17and18 at the Lady Andal premises in Chennai
Delhi High Court pulls up NGO for repeated PILs on alleged mosque encroachments
Bench terms filings a misuse of PIL jurisdiction, flags selective focus
Chinese manjha sold openly in Vizag, 650 rolls seized
Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 / Guitar heroes shine, but where are the girls?
T.N. govt. has provided relief to monsoon, cyclone-affected farmers: Minister
Former PWD engineer bats for memorial for John Pennycuick in Madurai
Model of Mullaperiyar dam set up in a park will remind younger generations of his mammoth achievement, says Suthanthira Amalraj
New Zealand delegation explores deeper innovation and skills collaboration with Karnataka
During the meeting, Mr. Kharge suggested that the delegation engage closely with the Department of IT & BT through Karnatakas Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) platform to enable sustained engagement with startups, academia, industry, and government stakeholders.
Modernisation project for Amaravathi Cooperative Sugar Mill moves forward
State govt. brings expensive GBS therapy under Ayushman BharatArogya Karnataka scheme
Expertsare split over voter turnoutand air qualityremainsforgottenas city votes after nine years
Sri Krishna Sweets refutes allegations on adulteration
Quick commerce players pledge to drop 10-minute delivery comes as a thumbs up for Kerala
In a notice issued on December 23, Kerala Motor Vehicles department had directed the online delivery app companies in Kerala to follow road safety rules and make it part of their corporate policy
Foundation stone for Parashurama Welcome Tower to be laid in Udupi on January 16
SC to hear Jana Nayagan producers on Jan. 15
The Bench would hear KVN Productions challenge against the decision of a two-judge Bench of the High Court to stay a single judges order to issue U/A 16+ certificate to the film, hours after it was passed.
Sarvereddypalem residents complain against illegal mining
Congress credits Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra with spotlighting democracy, Constitution
Party says Rahul Gandhi-led march shaped public discourse and 2024 Lok Sabha campaign
Convict found dead in Dharwad prison
Kite flying banned around Bidar Fort due to air show
70 lakh insurance amount given to bereaved constables family
Police profiling of mosques as crime sites is an attempt to strip Muslims of faith: Mehbooba Mufti
Imams, caretakers summoned to police stations, asked to submit extensive personal data, creating fear amomng worshippers, says PDP chief; order for police verification of mosques issued by L-Gs office, says NC
Comics continue to draw children to Chennai Book Fair
While some comics such as the Dogman were in demand, stall owners said that the demand for manga has declined
Ai Weiwei interview: China and India are facing the collapse of humanitys spiritual life
Ahead of his visit for the India Art Fair next month, the Chinese dissident artist whos known to call out power worldwide brings to India his first solo show in Delhi
Gandhigram Rural Institute and Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia, sign MoU
Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026 / Celebrating silent spaces of creativity
For many gathered at the venue, participating in competitions such as short story writing, cartooning, or essay writing, moments of effort and emotion often pass unnoticed, far removed from the glitz and applause of on-stage performances. Yet students prepare for these events with equal diligence, even when their achievements rarely draw public acclaim
Dinesh Gundu Rao seeks nod for AIISH-model centre in north Karnataka
Jipmer brings out patient education books on cleft care
Foreign tourists get taste of Tamil culture at Pongal celebrations in Madurai
Two SL smuggling case accused caught trying to flee to their country
Parasakthi team celebrates Pongal with Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi
Actors Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan and music composer G.V. Prakash Kumar, who are part of the film that themed around the anti-Hindi agitations in Madras in the mid-1960s, attended the event
Police engage youth in sports during Sankranti fete to avoid anti-social activities
Watch: Thailand train crash: Construction crane collapses onto passenger train, several killed
Several people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeastern Thailand on January 14.
LJK leader Martin calls on Chief Minister Rangasamy
Farmers march led by Hanuman Beniwal to Jaipur called off after high-voltage drama
Mr. Beniwal, critical of the BJP government in the State, says the dharna at Riyan Badi had sent across a historic message to the government to render justice to the people waiting for resolution of their grievances
DGP warns against character assassination on social media
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At the Bhogi celebrations conducted at his ancestral village at Naravaripalle, he highlights the importance of tracing ones cultural roots
