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Mane, Sakshi better national record scores in air rifle trials

Sakshi shot 254.3 in the T2 final while Shahu Tushar Mane scored 637.1 in the qualification. Both these scores are better than the national record but they will not enter the official record books

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 2:04 am

DU teachers decry changesin curriculum

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:49 am

Placed in Pool B, India begins campaign against Uruguay on March 8 in FIH Women's WC qualifiers

The semifinals will be played on March 13 while the third-place playoff and the final will be held on March 14

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:36 am

Seasons first rain lowers air pollution, increases hardships for homeless

Mercury drops as city receives 14.5 mm of rainfall; R-Day rehearsal disrupted, fly-past and cultural segments cancelled; some shelter homes in city report space crunch as people try to keep warm

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:34 am

Telangana Lifts Trophy at Kollur Science Fair

Teacher category honours went to entries from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jan 2026 1:18 am

Bangladesh appeal can't be heard by ICC's DRC; Scotland to be named as replacement by January 24

Even as the ICC has kept Scotland on stand-by, the BCB under Aminul Islam Bulbul, after being completely cornered, decided to use its last resort approach the DRC headed by Englishman Michael Beloff (Kings Counsel)

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:00 am

Watch: Ahead of Assembly elections, PM Modi takes on DMK at NDAs mega rally near Chennai

In his first major message in poll-boundTamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 23, 2026) said the State needs an NDA double-engine government, which would march shoulder-to-shoulder with the Union government to achieve overall development.

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 12:42 am

Letters to The Editor January 24, 2026

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 12:24 am

Mindless killing: on Manipur, Meitei mans killing

Manipur is still reeling from the mishandling of the 2023 protests

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 12:20 am

Harish Rao alleges more scams in Singareni, demands judicial or CBI probe

The BRS leader says there is a 500 cr. scam in solar power plants as contracts were given at 5.04 cr. to 7.16 cr. per MW against national average of 3-4 cr.

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 12:18 am

Right to dignity: on ASHA and anganwadi workers protests

Governments must ensure equitable pay for ASHA workers

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 12:10 am

India and the EU a fit partnership in a divided world

The two sides have the potential to write a new chapter in multilateralism

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 12:08 am

Laurus Labs Q3 net surges to 252 crore on 26% rise in revenue

Chief Financial Officer V.V. Ravi Kumar said growth was led by a robust generics business and sustained demand in CDMO small-molecule offerings

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 12:01 am

Blue Dart hires over 200 PwDs in mainstream roles

As part of this programme, Blue Dart has introduced sensitisation workshops, sign language training, customised workplace adaptations, and role-based enablement frameworks

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:51 pm

Repeated road cave-ins on Alagirisami Salai raise safety concern among residents

Locals say that a portion of the same road had sunk two months ago and the road was not restored properly causing severe inconvenience

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:51 pm

SPCSS-TN criticises HC judgment

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:50 pm

South Indias tier 2, tier 3 residential sales value crosses 20,000 cr. in 2025

Despite improvement in deliveries, permissions, e-Khata processes and power connections continue to face bureaucratic bottlenecks that push up finance costs and slow down handovers, says CREDAI

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:46 pm

At four, I watched Kosteniuk become World champion; I felt I needed that crown: Assaubayeva

The youngest woman to claim the World Blitz Championship, Assaubayeva has ambitions of winning the prestigious classical title. In this chat, she talks about her beginnings in chess, what achieving the GM title meant to her, why she enjoys playing in India, what she thinks of D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigiaisi, and where Kazakhstan chess is headed

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:42 pm

Tamil Nadu achieved historical growth by overcoming obstacles created by BJP-led centre: MK Stalin

Taking strong exception to the comments by the PM at a rally of NDA in Maduranthakam, Stalin asked Modi to ponder how states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and West Bengal, where the double engine has not entered, were registering growth.

The Economic Times 23 Jan 2026 11:37 pm

Watch: How can EU defend itself from economic coercion? | The Hindu Explains

Donald Trump threatened tariffs linked to Greenland. Then he backed off and said he had reached a framework for a deal with European allies. So is the crisis over? Not exactly.

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:35 pm

No-limits Mahuchikh looks to reassert her aerial dominance

The Ukrainian high jumper has begun 2026 with her best clearance since setting the world record in 2024. This bodes well for the reigning Olympic champion, who had a disappointing end to 2025, losing her World title and being outshone by rival Nicola Olyslagers. Mahuchikhs eyes this year are set firmly on making Marchs World Indoor Championships her own

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:31 pm

Kerala declares Bacillus subtilis State microbe

Kerala the first State in the country to officially declare its own State microbe. Chief Minister dedicates to the people Centre of Excellence in Microbiome, which will scientifically study the role of microorganisms in health and environment

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:24 pm

Death of one-year-old boy: police arrest father

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:19 pm

Diversify your fish basket to woo new markets: from rohu, catla to scampi, tilapia, pangasius

Fisheries Ministry also pushes for cultivation of a wider variety of species to reduce the risk of disease wiping out a single species; urges States to find new markets, adopt new technologies

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 11:06 pm

Biker injured by snapped manja thread

The Times of India 23 Jan 2026 11:01 pm

Man attacks wife, mother-in-law with knife

The Times of India 23 Jan 2026 11:01 pm

Countdown has begun for exit of DMK govt, time has come for NDA govt: Narendra Modi

Modi said TN needed an NDA dispensation that would work in tandem with Centre to accelerate development and attract investments.

The Times of India 23 Jan 2026 10:59 pm

India EU to upgrade ties at Delhi summit, but still working out trade deal

Deeper cooperation is expected to be announced across various dimensions, including climate change, supply chains and critical minerals, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, as well as cooperation at multilateral forums

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:52 pm

Ranji Trophy | Saurashtra drubs Punjab inside two days

Valuable contributions from the lower-order, led by Jadeja and Prerak, put the target beyond the visitors reach before home spinners Dharmendra and Bhut claim five each to bundle out Gill & Co. for 125 in just 39 overs; left-arm tweaker Harpreets 11-wicket match haul goes in vain

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:46 pm

71 fugitives located abroad in 2024-25, highest in 12 years

DoPT data shows only 27 fugitives returned to India last year; India has extradition treaties with 48 countries; as on March 31, 2025, there were 533 letters rogatory from India pending with other countries

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:45 pm

Ranji Trophy | Arjun and Vohra pile on Keralas misery

The top-order batters hammer centuries as Chandigarh move closer to its first victory of the season after securing 277-run first-innings lead; speedster Eden scalps a four-wicket haul for the home team; host down in the dumps, losing two wickets for 21 in its second essay

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:42 pm

The Hindu, VIT Chennai to organise webinar series on careers in biotechnology in industry

A series of webinars will explore innovations in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and advanced manufacturing, while also addressing challenges such as sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:38 pm

Netajis strategic vision more relevant than ever in todays unstable world: CDS General Anil Chauhan

Delivering an address at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on the birth anniversary of Netaji, General Chauhan said Bose exemplified the seamless integration of political vision, astute diplomacy and military operations

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:35 pm

Anakapalli police nab two for job fraud scam

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

Walkouts a departure from limited freewheeling permitted to Governors

Article 176 (1) mandates that Governors, at the commencement of the first session of each year, shall address the Legislative Assembly

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:25 pm

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and kin discharged in money laundering case

Activist set to challenge court order, seeks response from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis; Opposition decries the loss of credibility of institutions

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:21 pm

Janardhan Reddys model house set on fire in Ballari

This act of arson comes at a time when the city remains politically charged following the violent clash earlier this month

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:13 pm

Transport stakeholders divided over bike taxi services after court order

While bike taxi riders welcomed the High Courts order, auto-rickshaw unions and transport associations expressed concern over safety risks and the economic impact on thousands of families dependent on traditional transport services.

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:08 pm

IndusInd Q3 Net down 88.5% on decline in NII

The banks net interest income (NII) reduced 13% to 4562 crore in the reporting quarter, as against 5228 crore in the year ago period.

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:08 pm

Ambitious scheme to spur next-gen battery manufacturing in India stumbles

Delays in visa approvals for Chinese technical specialists, requirements that mandate local manufacturing, and the lack of critical technologies threaten the governments Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive scheme, says report

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:04 pm

Marathon to mark 50 years of SriKapaleeswararNagar inNeelankarai

KrishnamachariSrikanthlaunches the t-shirt and logo of a marathon happening on January 25

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:56 pm

Telangana government yet to submit formal Concept Note for Musi riverfront project: Asian Development Bank

Team says no definitive agreement has been reached between ADB and the State government regarding the exact scope of the project or the terms and modalities of any potential funding

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:45 pm

Madras High Court directs forest department to return three elephants to Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan dismiss a writ appeal filed against Justice V. Lakshminarayanans order

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:42 pm

Uganda detains 2,000 Opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says

Wine, a former musician whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, rejected the result, alleging widespread irregularities including ballot stuffing, and went into hiding.

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:40 pm

Pursue cost control, austerity: Narayana Murthy to entrepreneurs

Mr. Murthy, who is also the former Chairman of the National Payments Corporation of India, spoke about the importance of documenting Indias digital payment journey as a technological success as well as a story of institution building

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:36 pm

CM Lists Betrayals For PMs Claim Of TN With NDA

Stalin asked Modi when an assurance would come from him on not reducing Tamil Nadus electoral constituencies following the delimitation process: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jan 2026 9:28 pm

Bike theft accused allege mob assault

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

Assam plans ropeway linking railway station to Kamakhya Temple

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Centres proposal would add momentum to sacred journeys in the State

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:24 pm

Innovation is essential for economic growth

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

Stir against rural jobs Bill to be decentralised, widespread, says NREGA Morcha

The coalition of NGOs and worker unions has called on gram panchayats to move a resolution against the new legislation;first round of protests to be held on Republic Day

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

Former Bangladesh PM Hasina alleges elections will not be free

Bangladesh stands today at the edge of an abyss, a nation battered and bleeding, Ms. Hasina said in English during an audio message broadcast to a packed press club in Delhi.

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:20 pm