North Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion
Seoul rejected the allegation, with its Defence Ministry saying the drone was not a model operated by its military
The many faces of actor-auteur Bhagyaraj
Terrific with his anecdotes, Bhagyaraj still offers a glimpse into the way the Tamil film industry functioned in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s
Tips for students taking the BITSAT
BITSAT demands thorough preparation, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and speed and accuracy
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Syria's Kurdish fighters say agreed to evacuate Aleppo
Syrias official SANA news agency reported that buses carrying the last batch of members of the SDF organisation have left the Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhood in Aleppo, heading towards northeastern Syria
Junior hockey coach arrested for raping minor in Haryanas Rewari
The victim said that she became pregnant due to the rape and on January 5, she suffered a miscarriage and was admitted to a hospital by her family after her health deteriorated
U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
The U.S. administration is calling the response to the Palmyra attacks Operation Hawkeye Strike
BJP and JD(S) accuse Congress of misleading people on VB-G RAM G scheme, welcome special session
The alliance partners said they would take the issue to the village level to counter the misinformation being spread by the Congress
Blogger missing for a week, family appeals CM for help
Pranab Das, 23, a resident of Malaya Nagar Nepali Para under the Srinagar police station limits in West Tripura district, has remained untraced since January 3
Is hiring lobby firms common in diplomacy? | Explained
How has India explained the use of an American firm for fixing meetings with leaders in Washington?
WPL-4: Harmanpreet, Sciver-Brunt on song as MI thrashes DC
The skipper makes an unbeaten 42-ball 74 and the No. 3 batter a 46-ball 70 as the defending champion makes 195; the Delhi batters, barring Henry, fail to get going
January weather system to influence heavy rainfall in parts of coastal districts on Sunday
Coastal places like Chennai experienced nippy weather, strong surface winds interspersed with light rainfall on Saturday owing to the wind influence that brought moisture from Bay of Bengal
New plaza at city airport ready, but wait for second cab pick-up point extends
AAI sources say legal opinion has to be sought due to an issue with an earlier contractbefore opening the new pick-up point; it is expected to be in use by early March after multiple delays
Why was bail denied to Umar and Sharjeel? | Explained
Why did the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act bail bar prevail against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam? Why were the two student activists on a qualitatively different footing, according to the top court? How does the verdict mark a departure from judicial precedent?
Stalin asks Centre to exercise caution in caste enumeration during national census
Fresh protests in Iran as internet blackout persists
Donald Trump said on Saturday the U.S. was ready to help the movement
High expectations contradict the celebration of diversity that humanity claims to uphold
Rahul to participate in Gudalur school event on Jan 13
An equitable yardstick will be to uniformly promote all games strictly in line with the extent of their popularity
Selvaperunthagai warns partymen against speaking about alliance in public
The gift of accepting mistakes
Accept that fallibility is universal, stop treating wrongs of others as affronts
TAPS to come into effect from Jan 1, 2026
Meeting to meeting, corporate life tires itself out
Many degrade into unproductive sessions lacking clear agendas
Sometimes, the simplest word carries the greatest power. And no is one of them.
A double-edged sword in life and literature
Mistaken identity, a theme often celebrated in literature for its comedic value, poses serious risks in real life, leading to wrongful convictions and tragic events.
Night shelters packed, patients, kin brave the cold outside hospitals
MCD picks up stray dogs linked to deadly Dwarka attack, finds them normal, non-aggressive
Southern Transitional Council | Yemens separatists
The STCs military and political advances led to its integration in Yemens government through the Riyadh Agreement, but dissatisfaction prompted recurring clashes
Govt. hikes budget for Narela Education City to 1,300 crore
Four days on, shops, roads reopen near demolition site at Turkman Gate
Palpu Pushpangadan: noted ethnobotanist who foregrounded equity within science
Delcy Rodriguez| Pragmatic successor
Venezuelas interim leader must navigate the country from imminent economic collapse, while managing the interests of the Chavista rearguard
Post-mortem report details kidney, spleen damage in crows
Woman held for stealing gold jewellery from homemaker
At RSRM hospital, expectant mothers climb stairs for care
Waste collection stalls to be put up in Avadi ahead of Bhogi
1,384 recruits pass out of CRPF-Recruit Training Centre, Avadi
Hari Nadar arrested along with associate in multi-crore loan fraud
Three arrested for supplying OG ganja
Olive Ridley turtles get satellite tags
AIMA honours art patrons,music and dance educators
Names of dead voters still in draft rolls
CM tells doctors not to forget their social responsibility
HC directs TN govt to hand over 3 captive elephants to Kanchi mutt
Woman drugs homemaker, steals gold, held
IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Pant likely to miss ODI series after picking up injury in nets
The heavy bruising has resulted in a side-strain injury, and the preliminary diagnosis by the teams medical staff is that it will take at least 10 days to heal
GCC announces 1 lakh fine for illegal tree felling from Jan 12
Network issues mar Pongal gift distribution
Thennarsu Wants Release Of Funds For States
Urging the Union Government to reconsider the States proposal for metro rail projects in Madurai and Coimbatore, he drew her attention to the serious impact being caused on the economy of Tamil Nadu due to the tariff hikes by the United States
Blog: Blog | Parasakthi Delivers A Fiery Political Statement
Parasakthi. The Supreme Power. Sivaji Ganesan's Parasakthi in 1952 showcased Dravidian ideology and created a cultural movement in Tamil Nadu.
Focus on women-led development can propel Indias GDP growth beyond 10%: Hardeep Singh Puri
Mr. Singh was delivering the keynote address at the BJPs Professionals Connect 2026, organised by the partys Professional Cell, on the theme Where Knowledge Meets Nation-building in memory of late Union Minister Arun Jaitley
ASTRAM project wins Skoch Award for sustainable traffic management
Mobility, pollution, housing, and access to basic services shape Bengalurus health, say experts
TN govt rolls out 7,600-crore Pongal gifts ahead of polls
In a generous initiative, the Tamil Nadu government is rolling out festive Pongal hampers to millions holding ration cards. Each package includes essentials like rice, sugar, sugarcane, and cash, along with traditional attire such as dhotis and sarees.
Stalin urges Modi to consult States before finalising caste enumeration rules for Census
Caste enumeration is a sensitive matter that touches upon deep-rooted social dynamics and has the potential to cause unintended societal tensions if not handled with utmost care, says T.N. Chief Minister
Pongal, Bihu, and Lohri showcase India's harvest spirit
Across India, harvest festivals like Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan, and Sankranti unite communities in celebrating the sun and agricultural bounty. From wearing auspicious black in Bengal to bonfires in Punjab and kite flying in Gujarat, each tradition offers unique customs.
Set aside political differences for development of capital city: Governor
Meeting with Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillors, Rajendra Arlekar underscores the importance of dedication and efficient implementation for development
Students shocked over closing of Vaishno Devi medical college in Jammu over poor infrastructure
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, one of the ambitious projects of J&K, registered its first batch on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) ranking in October-November 2024; Out of 50 MBBS seats, 42 Muslim students, mostly from Kashmir, qualified for the college
Why is the U.S. targeting Greenland? |Explained
Greenland givestheU.S. a huge strategic advantage over theArctic and the northern hemisphere in general;moreover,theU.S.sees several economic opportunities in Greenland
Watch: From 1952 to Today: Why Parasakthi still divides Tamil Nadu
A Sivakarthikeyan film has revived debate around the name Parasakthi, echoing a storm first unleashed in 1952. This video revisits how the original Parasakthi challenged religious orthodoxy, reshaped Tamil cinema, and propelled M. Karunanidhi and Sivaji Ganesan into historywhile narrowly escaping a ban amid political pressure and public outrage.
Karnataka will fight if Kerala Governor approves Malayalam Bhasha Bill, says Siddaramaiah
Forcing students to learn Malayalam as a first language is not right, CM Siddaramaiah says
Souharda Bharata released simultaneously at 23 places across Karnataka
Centre to focus on 100 high-risk districts to cut road accident deaths
Zero-fatalities programme has already been rolled out in 20 districts in Uttar Pradesh, 19 in Tamil Nadu, 11 in Maharashtra, and nine in Karnataka
Centre attempting to replace Constitution with Manusmriti, alleges Veeramani
Watch: Akhilesh Yadav questions EC credibility over UP voter roll claims
AITUC urge govt. to rescue two fishermen who went missing mid-sea
Advance reservation for two Pongal festival special trains opens today
Womens HIL: Pipers crack the shootout puzzle against Tigers, emerge champions
The Gierts-coached side triumphs in sudden death after Preetis strike in the last quarter takes the final to penalties
Land Pooling Scheme-2 taken up with undue haste, ignoring Amaravati farmers: Sajjala
Self-reliance in defence is crucial for Indias strategic autonomy: Defence Secretary
Evolving global supply chains and rapidly advancing technologies present both challenges and unprecedented opportunities for Indias defence sector, says Rajesh Kumar Singh
Congress launches 45-day MGNREGA Bachao Sangram against new rural jobs legislation
The campaign seeks the restoration of MGNREGA in its original form as a rights-based legislation guaranteeing employment, strengthening the role of panchayats, and ensuring accountability
Train services suspended on Pamban bridge due to heavy winds
AAP holds protests in Punjab against circulation of Atishi's 'doctored' video
An FIR has been registered in the matter, and a forensic examination confirmed deliberate manipulation of the clip, the party says
Eminent citizens being harassed during SIR, Mamata writes again to CEC
It is a matter of profound shame that Nobel Laureate Prof. Amartya Sen-a nonagenarian and a globally respected intellectual, has been asked to appear before ECI officials to establish his credentials, Ms . Banerjee wrote in the letter
Festive spirit comes alive at Tiruchi Thiruvizha 2026
Eighth airportof Andhra Pradesh to come up at Dagadarthi
Request for Proposal has been issued to invite private participation for development, operation, and maintenance under a long-term concession framework
Elderly people share slew of concerns as govt. panel seeks to set priorities
Over 150 people representing senior citizen forums and voluntary organisations put together their concerns and suggestions at a hearing held by the Kerala State Elderly Commission
Police foil Somasila visit, place YSRCP leaders under house arrest
Kakani Govardhan Reddy accuses CM N. Chandrababu Naidu of secret Telangana pact over scrapped Rayalaseema irrigation scheme
Bharathanatyam by Layakshethra Dance Academy enthrals audience at music festival
WRD warns public against fixing unauthorised pipelines across PAP main canal at Sultanpet
Fake Pongal Parisu announcement online: Sri Krishna Sweets lodges police complaint
National Basketball | Tamil Nadu men set up a date with Railways
In the womens category, Railways will take on Kerala which beat Madhya Pradesh 87-58 in the last-four stage in the final
Venezuela says in talks with U.S. to restore diplomatic ties
Officials said the U.S. envoys were in Caracas to discuss reopening the country's embassy, while in Washington, Mr. Trump met with oil companies over his plans to access Venezuela's huge crude reserves
Jana Nayagan issue: Kamal Haasan calls for defined time-limit, transparent certification process
Officials say the SIT reportedly focussed on creating an inventory of artefacts, including gold ornaments, in Rajeevarus possession to audit their provenance and confiscate the objects, including bank statements and legal documents, pertaining to the case
