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Both women and men with covered faces cannot buy gold, silver in Bihar, says jewellers body

Jewellery shops in Bihar may refuse entry and sale to customers with their faces covered in hijabs, naqabs, burqas (veils), scarves, masks, helmets, etc., the federation said.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:29 pm

Mock polling exercise to test check EVMs, VVPATs begin in Virudhunagar district

It was carried out by engineers of BEL in presence of Collector, representatives of recognised political parties

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

Ashwamedham 7.0 launched in Kollam

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:25 pm

Why merit alone does not explain who succeeds in Indian economics

Economists, perhaps more than any other social scientists, dedicate their careers to studying inequality. Yet within the discipline itself, inequality is quietly regeneratedthrough institutions rather than intentions.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:25 pm

Pilikula open golf tournament to begin on January 9

The new golf course and the new facilities at the club will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on January 10

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:24 pm

NDA, YSRCP leaders squabble over credit for Bhogapuram airport project

NDA leaders claim that they have brought the project to life within a record time, while YSRCP leader says that land acquisition and obtaining clearances were completed during their tenure

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:24 pm

Akka Pade launched in Shivamogga

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:24 pm

ED attaches 400 crore assets in Jaypee group homebuyers case

Properties linked to Jaypee Infratech and Jayprakash Associates attached over alleged diversion of funds

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:21 pm

24-year-old Asiatic lioness dies at IGZP

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

Three die in boiler accident in Belagavi sugar factory

Five other workers who were injured are receiving treatment

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

Prima facie no bar on Lok Sabha Speaker in setting up inquiry panel to probe Justice Yashwant Varma: Supreme Court

The bench said that the Judges Inquiry Act does not expressly state that if one House rejects a motion, the other House is barred from proceeding

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

FIR against Bengaluru school for cheating

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

Congress leader slams Telangana for plea in apex court on Polavaram project

Approaching the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the project is against the spirit of the decisions taken at the time of bifurcation, says Kolanukonda Shivaji

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:12 pm

Four arrested for attack on Ministers sons driver in Belagavi

Indian Police Service officers timely action saves victims life

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Hazare Trophy | Man in form Mann finds a second lease on cricket in Himachal Pradesh colours

The batters move to HP, amid cut-throat competition in the Punjab team, proves to be a wise decision; he follows up his good form in the Ranji Trophy by being the highest run-scorer for the team in the ongoing Hazare Trophy

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:10 pm

TG among States significantly dependent on WMA despite being revenue surplus, says CAG

State depended on WMA for 349 days in 2023-24, according to CAG report

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:55 pm

A.P. CM Naidu tells officials to complete Polavaram works in stipulated time

The officials inform the CM that nearly 87 per cent of the civil works of the project have been completed

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:54 pm

Jana Nayagan movie release: Chances of Vijay-starrer hitting screens on January 9 appear bleak

Justice P.T. Asha of Madras High Court has reserved orders on production firms plea to grant censor certificate and is likely to pronounce them only on January 9

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:53 pm

Water projects being taken up by coalition government are within Andhra Pradeshs territory, asserts IT Minister Lokesh

Lifting surplus water flowing into the sea benefits not only Andhra Pradesh but also the entire of South India, and there is no intention to obstruct projects in Telangana, he says, and accuses YSRCP of raking up water disputes for political gain

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:48 pm

Janardhan Reddy seeks arrest of Ballari MLA over Congress activists murder

The Gangavathi MLA claimed that video footage showed a gunman linked to Ballari MLA Nara Bharath Reddy firing at close range and killing Congress activist Rajasekhar during a group clash.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:47 pm

U.N. accuses Israel of West Bank apartheid

In a new report, slammed by Israel, the U.N. rights office said systematic discrimination against Palestinians across the occupied Palestinian territories had drastically deteriorated in recent years

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:44 pm

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The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:42 pm

Starmer says deployment of troops to Ukraine would be voted by parliament

I will keep the house updated as the situation develops, and were troops to be deployed under the declaration signed, I would put that matter to the house for a vote, says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:29 pm

VillooC.PoonawallaIndian Oaks on Jan. 10

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:27 pm

How Bumrahs tips helped Shreyanka deal with injuries and death-overs bowling

The long layoff at the BCCI CoE also allowed Shreyanka to pick the brains of Suryakumar, Parag and Mayank

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

MIA logs 79,065 international passengers in December 2025, highest in airports history

The total aircraft movements in December were 1,521, comprising 1,044 domestic, 422 international, and 55 general aviation

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:22 pm

Malabar shipwright's dream sails with Indian Navy

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was built by a team of carpenters from Malabar, led by 61-year-old master shipwright Babu Sankaran from Vadakara

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:21 pm

In Focus Podcast | How is AI redefining the case forpersonalityrightslegislation in India

As AI reshapes identity protection, stars like Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan fight for rights against deepfakes. Join Vibha B Madhava and Madhavi Ravikumar on In Focus to explore!

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:13 pm

Watch: Saving Olive Ridley turtles: On patrol with Chennais Marine Elite Force

Every year between December and April, the waters off Chennai turn into a nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles. Since early December, an unusually high number of Olive Ridley turtles have been found dead along the coast. Trawl nets operating too close to shore trap turtles as they surface to breathe, pulling them underwater until they drown. In Chennai, a newly formed Marine Elite Force has been deployed to patrol coastal waters and intercept trawlers entering restricted zones.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:06 pm

COVID vaccine funding data not available: CIC directs DPIIT to file affidavit

While observing that the reply given by DPIIT was appropriate, the commission said the affidavit was necessary to place the department's claim of non-availability of information on record before disposing of the appeal.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

On run for 25 years, murder convict held in southwest Delhi

The accused, Yoginder Singh (58), was convicted in 1997 and sentenced to life imprisonment for strangling his wife to death in 1992. He was released on parole for four weeks in June 2000, but failed to surrender and remained on the run.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:47 pm

Russia sends submarine to escort tanker the U.S. tried to seize off Venezuela: reports

The U.S. Coast Guard has continued to trail the ship into the Eastern Atlantic, where it is now sailing about 300 miles south of Iceland toward the North Sea, the WSJ said, citing AIS positioning

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:39 pm

From Kovai Raja to K Bhagyaraj: This Tamil star completes 50 years in cinema

Veteran actor-director K Bhagyaraj, who completes 50 years in Tamil cinema, goes down memory lane about his film journey

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:38 pm

T20 World Cup | ICC and BCB likely to thrash out impasse by this weekend

CRICKET | In a statement, the Bangladesh board says that the ICC has responded favourably to its request to relocate its matches outside India

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:23 pm

No one knows which dog is in what mood, says SC on animals roaming on roads

Top court flags non-compliance of rules and directions by civic bodies following its November 7 order to relocate stray dogs from public places, says civic bodies have to implement the rules... strictly

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:21 pm

GDP to grow at 7.4% in 2025-26, government predicts in first advance estimates for the year

Based on this assessment, and the fact that Q1 and Q2 saw 7.8% and 8.2% growth, respectively, this means the second half of the year would see average growth slow to 6.8%.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:20 pm

Key member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang repatriated from U.S.; held at Delhi airport

Wanted by the Haryana Police, Mr. Bhainswal is facing charges of offences related to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:19 pm

BJP respects ex-CM Vilasrao Deshmukh as he played key role in making of Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis statement comes in the wake of a controversy over State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan's recent remarks that the memories of Vilasrao Deshmukh would be wiped out from his hometown Latur

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:13 pm

SmartCity Kochi exit row between Kerala government and Dubai-based Tecom Investment drags on

While Tecom insists that any exit shall be treated under provisions of the Indo-UAE treaty, the State government has objected, arguing that the project falls under the Original Framework Agreement signed between the parties

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

This Margazhi Season, the sound was the real winner at The Music Academy

Sound engineer Sai Shravanam shares how enhanced acoustics has redefined performance and listening at the nearly century-old auditorium.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:05 pm

After relief from Supreme Court to others, another Delhi riots accused files bail plea seeking parity

The bail application was filed by Salim Malik alias Munna, one of the 11 alleged organisers and speakers of the anti-CAA/NRC meeting

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

South Korean leader says he asked China's Xi to act as mediator on North Korea issues

Mr. Lee cited Mr. Xi as replying that patience was needed on North Korean issues

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

Supreme Court declines to entertain plea seeking probe into alleged CLAT 2026 paper leak

The plea alleged that videos and screenshots of the paper started circulating online nearly 15 hours before the examination was scheduled to begin.

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:50 pm

Breakpoint and Admirable catch the eye

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:46 pm

42 illegal resorts around Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve told to shut down by January 12

Environmental activist R. Karpagam of Coimbatore had filed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition in 2022, alleging that illegal resorts functioning within the reserve were causing severe environmental damage to the hill region

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:44 pm

What is a listening session? Inside Chennais growing album-listening culture

At a time when music is designed to be skimmed, a listening session in Chennai insists on listening to an album in its entirety

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:29 pm

Comments on social media: Supreme Court grants protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on December 5 last year had rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by the folk singer

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:26 pm

Bangladesh expresses 'potential interest' in procuring JF-17 fighter jets, says Pakistan

The JF-17 Thunder is a multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed by China and Pakistan

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

France working with allies on plan should U.S. move on Greenland

A U.S. military seizure of Greenland from a longtime ally, Denmark, would send shock waves through the NATO alliance and deepen the divide between Mr. Trump and European leaders

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:22 pm

Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland

Mr. Trump has stepped up his designs on Greenland since the U.S. military seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro last weekend

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:22 pm

Sabarimala gold case: M.B. Rajesh dares Satheesan to refute Kerala HC observation of no govt interference in probe

Minister says High Court observation is a rejection of Satheesans misleading narrative that Kerala government inserted two politically partisan officers into SIT to protect CPI(M) interests

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:19 pm

Eternal gets GST demand order with interest, penalty worth 3.7 crore

The order was passed by the Additional Commissioner of State Tax (Appeals), West Bengal

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:18 pm