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Kurdish fighters refuse to leave Syria's Aleppo after truce

Since Tuesday (January 6, 2026), government forces had been fighting the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, the countrys second city

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:25 pm

CRICKET | Ro-Ko fever grips Vadodara as fans turn out in large numbers to witness the two greats

The street outside the hotel housing the Indian team has been witnessing frequent traffic snarls, with bystanders hoping to catch a wave from either of the two modern-day greats

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:25 pm

BRS holds meetings, gets set for ULB polls

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:25 pm

Womens Premier League season 4: RCB wins toss, elect to bowl against Mumbai Indians

Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith and Nandine de Klerk are the four overseas players for RCB while Mumbai Indians will miss the services of Hayley Matthews in the WPL opener

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:24 pm

IndiGo loses appeal against DGCA order imposing penalty for alleged pilot training lapses

In September 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a fine of 20 lakh each on the Director Flight Operations and Director Training of IndiGo for alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at certain airports

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:23 pm

Kollam district panchayat prioritises project completion; multiple healthcare upgrades on the anvil

Plans include transformation of Kollam District Hospital and District Ayurveda Hospital into state-of-the-art facilities, besides specialised healthcare projects for cancer and cardiac patients

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:19 pm

KSHRC chairman asks officers to improve facilities in BIMS Hospital

He says increase the number of admission counters to reduce crowding at the entrance of the hospital and in the emergency section

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:18 pm

425 crore ISKCON base camp coming up in Penukonda: Minister

Project on 60 acres near Gangagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple expected to generate over 4,000 jobs and boost religious tourism in Sri Sathya Sai district, she says

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

Siddaramaiah-led govt. in regular collision course with the Centre

Except for his first year in office (201314), the rest of his term coincided with the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the presence of rival parties in power at the State and central levels appears to be a major source of friction

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

Farmers upbeat about bumper harvest of nendran bananas

About 7,000 hectares were brought under the banana cultivation during 2025-26 on the banks of the Cauvery and Kollidam in Tiruchi district; nendran banana is raised on 2,500 hectares

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:14 pm

Study finds distinct blood markers for early detection of gallbladder cancer

Tezpur University-led study finds chemical signatures that could help diagnose one of Indias deadliest cancers early; gallbladder cancer is a leading cause of death in these regions, affecting females twice as much as males

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

Congress govt. eyeing MANUU, ISB land now after PJTAU, UoH lands

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao alleges that the Revanth Reddy govt. is acting like a real estate broke with its plans to resume varsities land, monetise it for commercial uses

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:12 pm

National boxing championship | Jadumanis magic floors Panghal in the semifinal; Nikhat, Lovlina register easy wins

Among the women, it is Railways that holds sway, with six of the 10 finals featuring an RSPB contender; the 65kg bout between Services Pranjal and Neeraj ended 4-1 in the formers favour, but it took almost half an hour to complete due to protests

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Oppression often survives because it disguises itself as tradition, says Taslima Nasrin

The writer accused Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh,of aligning himself with religious, extremist forces and promoting agendas that threaten secularism and the safety of ordinary citizens.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:10 pm

Minister appeals to State govt. to release Vijayapura protesters

I apologise to the protesters if they have suffered any inconvenience due to the errors or wrongs on the part of officers

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:10 pm

Continuity in governance key to growth, says Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Lokesh

Recalling how policy instability drove away industries from Andhra Pradesh during 2019-24, he says, the State, now under double-engine dispensation, is ushering in transformational reforms and emerging as a major investment destination

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:02 pm

Experts advocate informed coexistence with bats to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

Experts meet at the KFRI in Thrissur for the 4th national workshop on Bat Taxonomy, Ecology, Conservation, and Photography. They stress that preventing zoonotic spillovers requires moving beyond reactive healthcare measures and actively integrating wildlife biologists into public health planning.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:02 pm

Prasar Bharati launches Creators Corner on DD News

Platform to showcase digital creators as part of Prasar Bharati reforms and creator economy push

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:02 pm

Jana Nayagan release row: Madras High Court stays order to grant censor certificate to Vijay-starrer

Chief Justices Bench stays in the afternoon an order passed by a single judge on Friday morning to grant U/A 16+ certificate

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:52 pm

Gudalurs AI-powered command centre gets 76 alerts on elephant movement in two months

The centre, which has been primarily tasked with minimising negative human-elephant interactions that have become a major problem in the division due to encroachment of elephant pathways and habitat fragmentation, received 32 alerts in November and 44 in December, officials said.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:47 pm

Technocrats study feasibility for rope car facility in Kodaikanal hill station

For many years the residents in the Vellakavi village carry their essentials with the help of ponies due to absence of roads; they could not commute to other habitations easily, the rope car, which has been proposed will be a boon to the villagers, say officials

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Protest against US attack on Venezuela

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:37 pm

BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over interference in ED search

Party calls Chief Ministers actions unconstitutional, links raid to alleged coal smuggling case

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:26 pm

NHAI implements large-scale measures to eliminate black spots on Thoothukudi-Madurai and Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli highways

In the first phase, across both the highways, 12 accident-prone zones have been identified and the NHAI has undertaken measures to build Vehicular Underpasses (VUP), Light Vehicular Underpasses and extend service roads

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:22 pm

Uttarakhand CM orders CBI investigation into Ankita Bhandari murder case

The announcement came after a fortnight long statewide protests

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:21 pm

Stray dogs case: SC refuses to go into allegation of harassment of women dog feeders

Supreme Court was hearing arguments on pleas, including the ones filed by dog lovers, seeking modification of its earlier orders and those for stringent compliance with the directives

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:17 pm

Indias 2026 real estate map: industry leaders weigh in

Market momentum, emerging asset classes, infrastructure tailwinds, and evolving buyer priorities chart the countrys real estate course this year

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:15 pm

Medical student ends life in Shivamogga

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:14 pm

Wear it. Post it. Return it: How rental fashion is taking over Indian weddings

When Rama Duwaji chose rented fashion for her husband Zohran Mamdanis swearing-in as New York Mayor, it was not just a personal style statement it echoed a global shift that Indian brides and wedding guests are already driving, turning wardrobe rentals from a niche, and once controversial, idea into a booming industry

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:10 pm

New political twist in Ambarnath: Now, Shiv Sena-NCP form group in bid to keep BJP away from power

A senior local leader of the Shiv Sena confirmed that his party, the NCP and one Independent have come together in a bid to occupy power in the municipal council in Ambarnath in Thane district

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:04 pm

BDU convocation set for January 28

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:54 pm

Northeast tea body to confer Lifetime Achievement Award on Piyush Desai

The awardee is the chairman of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, which has been in the beverage business since 1892

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:52 pm

Bamboo chicken stalls by SHG women a major attraction en route Medaram

10 stalls set up initially and the number is likely to go up in the coming days

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:50 pm

Book on Ramayanas women characters launched

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:49 pm

Nagapattinam fishermen grounded after Fisheries Department warns of adverse weather

The advisory cautioned fishermen against venturing into the sea as strong winds of 4555 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, were likely over the Gulf of Mannar, the Comorin area, and along the Tamil Nadu coastline

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:45 pm

New IG of Central Zone takes charge

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:39 pm

Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds

The retrospective study could not determine whether some patients were more likely than others to keep off the weight

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:28 pm

Former cricketer held for murder of differently-abled woman in Chittoor

The accused reportedly had an heated argument with the victim on issue of marriage, following which the accused killed the victim, the police said

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

Delta farmers association to file case against State govt.s Pongal cash dole

The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Delta Farmers Protection Association points out that in 2024 the High Court asked the State government to consider payment of cash component through bank transfer

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:23 pm

From SuperYou to Wild Date, here are a few homegrown brands that galvanised the protein-rich-gourmet-snack cult in India

Are you looking for protein-rich snacks? Check out these brands

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:09 pm

Students told to keep themselves abreast of emerging technologies

Teachers may be good at theory but unless they keep themselves abreast of the changes, they would be teaching the same outdated syllabus, which they had studied decades ago, Visakhapatnam MP said

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

Telangana prioritises solutions over disputes in inter-State water issues: CM Revanth Reddy

The Chief Minister inaugurated Sujen Medicare Fluids manufacturing unit,

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:05 pm

Daily Quiz: On the events that happened on January 9

Quiz on notable events and figures from January 9 in history

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:05 pm

Ramakrishnan Murthy brings training and technique in equal measure to his concerts

Ramakrishnan Murthys Brahma Gana Sabha concert took the rasikas on a measured raga journey marked by elegant alapanas and well-judged swara exchanges

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:02 pm

Smarter workforce models toreshape general trade

Collaborative teams, agile deployment, and accountability will drive efficiency and growth

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:58 pm

The cheap and best mirage: Why 25,000 Indian medical students in China face an uncertain future

For the thousands of Indian students currently enrolled in China, the situation presents a triple challenge: an academic deficit caused by the lack of patient interaction, a regulatory wall erected by the NMC, and an economic trap where a low initial investment leads to years of delayed earnings.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:58 pm

Stock markets take downtrend for fifth day

From the 30-Sensex firms, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finance were among the biggest laggards

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:58 pm

The great Indian protein spin

India is waking up to a protein deficiency and responding with everything from protein bhel to fortified burgers and supplements. Do we need protein kulfi, or have we turned everyday eating into an expensive and complex workout side quest?

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:53 pm

The risk and ritual of eating fugu, Japans deadly pufferfish

Part of the joy of exploring the world lies in tasting something entirely new. In Japans Nagato, that thrill comes in a delicious delicacy, but life-threatening

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:53 pm

Milan Vohra talks about her new book, Heartbreak Unfiltered: Things nobody told you about love, loss and letting go

Through the new book, Milan talks about the continued allure of love and why it is so hard but possible to break our patterns and get over a breakup.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:50 pm

Tu Yaa Main teaser: Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoors love story has a deadly crocodile twist

The film is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Rupee falls 26 paise to close at 90.16 against U.S. dollar

A stronger greenback and weak sentiment in domestic equity markets are putting further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:46 pm

63 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh

They were active in South Bastar division, the West Bastar division, Maad division in the State, and in areas bordering Odisha, a senior police officer said.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:46 pm

44% Indian cities face chronic air pollution, just 4% come under NCAP: report

The PM2.5 assessment by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Meghalaya), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as Indias top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:42 pm

Enrich, Invictor and Rampage show out

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:41 pm

Empire and sacrifice: Heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athena should be on your watch list

How two stories about siege, state violence, and rebellion map the anatomy of imperial power heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athena belong on your watchlist

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:40 pm

Indias best farmstays for immersive rural experiences in 2026: From forest walks to farm-to-table dining

From hydroponic farms in Rajasthan and village hikes in Kumaon to cave explorations near Ellora, these farmstays across India offer hands-on experiences, slow living, and deeply local hospitality. Holiday slower, but better, this year with our curated list of getaways

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:36 pm

In Focus podcast | Insurance Bill 2025: Whats in it for policyholders?

Shilpa Arora speaks to us about what the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill changes, and whether 100% FDI will improve insurance outcomes for consumers.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 4:32 pm