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Clamour for making J.B. Koshy Commission report public grows louder in Keralas Catholic belt

Church leaders question the governments claims of implementing its recommendations, call it an attempt at consolidating Christian votes ahead of the polls. They urge the government to disclose the reports contents.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

Plan to install cameras at RPF Posts and Outposts over Tiruchi Division

Move set in motion with a tender having been floated for the installation of the 51 cameras

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:25 pm

State govt. can go ahead with recruitments without applying increase in quota limit: Karnataka High Court

Bench in its November 19 interim order had restrained the State government from implementing the increase in reservations in terms of the 2022 Act

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:20 pm

Tourism Department appoints consultant to provide programme management, strategy support for promoting tourism in Coastal Karnataka

It has selected M/S IPE Global Limited for 24 months from January 5, 2026

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:19 pm

MoU signed for real-time AI elephant alert system to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in Kerala

The Forest Department has partnered with the Tata Motors Group and Tata Communications to pilot the system

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

Students undergo training

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:14 pm

IPS officer receives fake traffic challan message

Hyderabad police issue advisory

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Apprenticeship and Employment Fair in Hubballi tomorrow

KLE Technological University, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Education, the State Department of Technical Education, is organising it

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:09 pm

Pandemic preparedness plans being formulated across all local self-governments, says Governor in policy address

Tackling lifestyle diseases, emergency and trauma care and elderly care will be the main public health priorities for the State in the next few years, Mr. Arlekar says

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:07 pm

Tamil Nadu govt. urges Centre to withdraw VB-G RAM-G and enhance funds for MGNREGS

It says the discontinuation of MGNREGS not only hinders development in rural areas but also aggravates the financial strain on the State. Owing to VB-G RAM-G, the financial burden on Tamil Nadu will further increase by approximately 5,000 crore a year, according to the Governors address to the Assembly

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:58 pm

Gang of five held for stealing in supermarkets across T.N.

During interrogation, it was found that all five accused had been involved in stealing goods from supermarkets across Tamil Nadu for more than 10 years

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:57 pm

Visakhapatnam school emerges sole Andhra Pradesh finalist for IIT Madras science event

Three students from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Public School to compete at IIT Madras on January 23 and 24

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:53 pm

Two youth killed in bike-lorry collision near Oragadam

The victims have been identified as residents of Panruti village near Sriperumbudur

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:51 pm

Mahayogi Vemana Jayanti celebrated in Raichur

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:49 pm

Works on BESS plant to start by December, says Nandyal Collector

The plant will be set up by the Solar Energy Corporation of India in 38.4-acre land in Nandipadu village of Kolimigundla mandal in the district

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:48 pm

T20 is a different series against a different team: Santner

Mitchell Santner understands that the Men in Blue wear a different look in T20Is, and wouldnt be perturbed by what transpired in the ODIs

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:42 pm

IIPA study team reviews GVMC urban governance model

Senior officers from Central ministries, All India Services and Defence Services examine civic initiatives and service delivery mechanisms in Visakhapatnam as part of the 51st APPPA

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:41 pm

DKS waiting patiently, power does not come easily to anyone: D.K. Suresh

Senior leader Rahul Gandhi had assured that an appropriate decision would be taken at the right time, said the brother of Deputy Chief Minister

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

Telangana CEO receives Mexican delegation at international conference IICDEM-2026

The three-day conference being organised by ECI through IIIDEM

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:20 pm

In Focus Podcast | What Maduros capture means for the world

In a shocking turn, the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve. In this episode, Tariq Ali, political activist, joins us to discuss the global implications.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:14 pm

GRAP 4 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves to very poor category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that actions under Stage 1, 2 and 3 of the revised GRAP will, however, remain in force

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:05 pm

WESTERN RAILWAY RUNS WITH MUMBAI AT TATA MUMBAI MARATHON 2026

Marking 150 Years of Vande Mataram : 150-member WR contingent promotes fitness, rail safety and civic responsibility

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

The rise of bhajan clubbing: How young India is reimagining spirituality

All about bhajan clubbing, a growing trend where youngsters blend devotional music with club-style energy

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:44 pm

Vivarta: Transformations : Telling the Earths story

Sujatha and Shriya Srinivasans production highlighted the issue of climate change.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:43 pm

Gold blazes trail beyond $4,700/oz to record high as safety rush fuels demand

Gold gained 9.6% in just 20 days of 2026 and over 70% since Donald Trumps second term began a year ago.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:38 pm

Trump slams U.K. deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it

Britain split Chagos Islands away from Mauritius, a former British colony, in 1965, and evicted as many as 2,000 people from the islands so the U.S. military could build the Diego Garcia base

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:37 pm

Over 180 tonnes of smuggled diesel seized from cargo barge off Mumbai coast; two held

One water tank on the barge was found not to be part of the approved design by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:21 pm

Karnataka Womens Commission seeks action against senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao

The commission has called for a transparent inquiry, suspension from service and strict action under a zero-tolerance policy.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:14 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly session to conclude on January 24

The House would debate on the motion of thanks to the Governors address to the House on January 22 and 23. The reply to the debate is scheduled on January 24

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

The Hindu Lit For Life 2026: What speakers like about the literature festival

Well-known speakers who participated in The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 share their experiences on attending the festival

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

As Trump floats buying Greenland, Arctic island still holds toxic US waste

Deep within the islands ice sheet, the US maintains a shadow inventory of Cold War infrastructure that climate change promises to unravel soon

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

Open-air workshop to take up acclaimed poems on Kolkata for translation

Called Maidane Anubade Mahanagar (The City in Translation at the Maidan), this workshop-cumtranslators meet will be held on January 25

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:52 pm

Shoojit Sircar, Vikramaditya Motwane come on board for Thursday Special

Filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Vikramaditya Motwane are teaming up to bring Thursday Special, a short film by Varun Tandon that explores love and companionship in the later years of life

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Greenland not a natural part of Denmark, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Moscow ismonitoringthe serious geopolitical situation, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, adding, The problem of former colonial territories is becoming more acute.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:47 pm

KMC focuses on collecting property tax arrears

According to KMC officials, there are 1,24,049 property tax assessees in the city, with a total demand of 128.11 crore, including arrears of 45.33 crore and demand for current year of 82.77 crore

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:46 pm

Swedish study reveals when fitness and strength begin to fade

Participants who became physically active during adulthood increased their physical capacity by 5-10 per cent

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:44 pm

DMK to bat for Constitutional amendment to do away with Governors customary address: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Governors action has proved The Hindus editorial to be right, wrote Chief Minister in a social media post

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:39 pm

Surveilling infections

On continuing infectious diseases and responses to them, environmental stressors, emerging research in health, and more

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:36 pm

Amitav Ghosh on The Ghost Eye, reincarnation & climate crisis | Exclusive interview

In this exclusive conversation, acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh dives into the making of The Ghost Eye, discussing how the story came to him, the craft behind shaping fiction, and the surprising links to his earlier works. He speaks about reincarnation, parallel worlds, the Sundarbans, climate change, food culture, and why certain landscapes continue to shape his imagination. From the emotional and ecological power of the mangroves to the political consequences of global climate denial, Ghosh shares insights that are both urgent and timeless. He also reflects on his writing process, the role of food in storytelling, and the challenge of creating a book for the Future Library project, to be read 89 years from now. Watch the full interview for a deep, thoughtful look into one of Indias most celebrated literary minds. Interview: Ramya Kannan Production: Shikha Kumari A

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:10 pm

Supreme Court on SIR LIVE updates: Court hears petitions challenging Tamil Nadu SIR

The Supreme Court will continue to hear the constitutionality of the Bihar SIR separately

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 3:42 pm

Rs 1 Crore For A Posting? ED Flags Rs 365-Crore Transfer Network In Tamil Nadu, Links To Minister

Seized records point to a systematic corruption network involving officers, intermediaries and private individuals in Tamil Nadus Municipal Administration and Water Supply

News18 20 Jan 2026 3:08 pm

Tamil Nadu Congress receives over 5,200 applications from ticket aspirants for Assembly elections

Mr. Deo did not want to comment on speculation whether Congress would form an alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 2:57 pm