MK Stalin Seeks Amendment To Scrap Governor's Address In Assembly
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said that the DMK would consult like-minded opposition parties across the country to move a constitutional amendment abolishing the practice of the Governor's address at the start of the first session of state Assemblies.
'Parasakthi' BO day 13: Film collects only Rs 33 lakhs
Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' experienced a significant box office dip on its 13th day, earning just Rs 33 lakhs and bringing its total to Rs 50.98 crore. Tamil Nadu occupancy remained low at 13.14 percent. Social media buzz highlights the film's powerful, thought-provoking nature, though some viewers found it slow-paced.
IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight gets bomb threat; nothing suspicious found after thorough checks
Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, the official said, adding no suspicious or adverse findings were detected
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Subverting the marriage plot | Review of Sonora Jhas novelIntemperance
Jhas heroine claims midlife as spectacle and rebellion, choosing suitors, shedding shame, and proving desire has no expiry date
Citizens of the world | Review of Soul Climateby Inez Baranay
Connecting history with fiction, the author seeks to create a dialogic space for discovering like-mindedness
Column | Top books to read this month: January 2026
Unravelling secrets, hidden threats and slow tension these novels are all about the thrill of the chase
Republic Day 2026 | 6 books to read on the Indian Constitution
The Constitution emerged through negotiation, participation, and collective imagination; we feature a selection of books which urge citizens to keep that spirit alive
Myth and reality | Review of literary magazine Granta on India
The magazine is a reflection of the country itself, simultaneously confident and uncertain of its place in the world
Liverpool cruise as Bayern reach Champions League last 16
Bayern joined table-toppers Arsenal in guaranteeing a top-eight finish with a game to spare, and therefore a last-16 spot, as they saw off the Belgian champions at the Allianz Arena
Seven-tier security, traffic diversions to be in place today for PM Modis meeting in Chennai
Government buses, light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles to be diverted to alternate roads between Chennai - Tindivanam
Basant Panchami: Key to learning
TN removed from buses during AIADMK rule: Minister
Tambaram railway station to get new foot overbridge by March
The FOB is being built at a cost of 24 crore. It would have nine lifts and 10 escalators. It aims to enable quick access from both sides of the station
J&K Jr Ball Badminton team screened in Srinagar
Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 22: The screening test for the J&K Junior Ball Badminton Boys & Girls Team was conducted at Polo Ground, Srinagar, ahead of the 70th Junior National Ball Badminton Championship 2025-26 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, from January 28 to February 1. As per handout issued the screened players had earlier participated in a Selection Trial on December 15, 2025, at Gindun Sports Stadium, Raj Bagh, followed by a 14-day Residential Coaching Camp from December 24, 2025, [] The post J&K Jr Ball Badminton team screened in Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cong MLA seeks action against YouTuber
Putin meets three U.S. envoys for late-night talks on Ukraine
Mr. Putin greeted the Americans shortly before midnight in Moscow after Mr. Trump said a deal was easonably close and Mr. Witkoff said negotiations had come down to one last issue
Will never capture AIADMK, not angry with anyone: TTV
Uttarakhand Congress MLA's son staged own attack; absconds after revelation
Three masked assailants on a two-wheeler allegedly attacked Mr. Raj with sticks and rods, seriously injuring him. He was admitted to the ICU for several hours
Piyush Goyal calls for Udhayanidhi Stalins removal over hate speech, meets minor allies
Indian Bank to expand operations in Southeast Asia and UAE
Danish PM backs NATO 'permanent presence' around Greenland
Ms. Frederiksen said discussions about Denmark's sovereignty were off the table. It cannot be changed, she said
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons
Mr. Trump alleges he tried to raise the issue personally with Mr. Dimon after the bank started to close his accounts, and that Mr. Dimon assured Mr. Trump he would figure out what was happening
Apollo Hospitals achieves milestone in heart and lung transplantation programme
Rajaa invites EPS to industrial conclave
Study for Ootys ropeway transport system to start
From hills to House: Paniya tribal women witness assembly session
Wasnt allowed to raise poultry farmers issues: EPS on walkout
Indias motorcycle exports hit a new post-covid peak in 2025
Adar Poonawalla to make 'strong and competitive' bid for RCB
Royal Challengers are the defending IPL champions and, perhaps, have the biggest fan base among the 10 teams in the league
Tilottama tops 10m Air Rifle Women trials; Mane, Sidhu too win
Shahu Tushar Mane of Railways won in the men's event, while Vijayveer Sidhu claimed top spot in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol T2 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
Stalin opens Okkiyam Madavu overbridge to ease OMR traffic
DMK ministers hit out at BJP govt over promotion of Tamil
Stalin, EPS spar over MGNREGS, old pension scheme, staff welfare
Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira in SA squad for T20 World Cup
Both De Zorzi and Ferreira are also ruled out of Proteas three-match home T20I series against the West Indies
A hundred years ago | Yet another cure
Harshita stars for Maharashtra Kesari
With both teams tied on four points, Maharashtra Kesari, who won the tie 5-4, moved to second on the table with 14 bout wins behind UP Dominators, who have won 20 bouts
Only India qualified to advocate world peace, says ISRO scientist
Statewide protest underway over staffing crisis
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh beats Nguyen; Arjun shocked by Fedoseev
Gukesh's timely victory ahead of the first rest day on Thursday (January 22, 2026) put him on three points out of a possible five and the Indian ace went up to joint fourth spot behind three leaders
Kuppai Thiruvizha: More than 500 tonnes of waste collected
Basilica issue: Kerala High Court directs State govt. to file affidavit
Education Ministry sets up three-member team to review cases of student suicides at IIT-Kanpur
Two students have ended their lives at IIT-Kanpur within the past month, prompting the government to set up the committee
India disregarded friendly advice on controlling Hasinas government: Former Awami ally G.M. Quader
Mr. Quader said his party is not receiving support from the current administration because of its past association with the Awami League and accused the countrys interim governmentof lacking sincerity in delivering an inclusive election
AAP responsible for Kirari waterlogging; will complete sewer work by June: Parvesh
Delhi records decline in theft, burglary cases: police data
Five held for stabbing to death 25-year-old man in Mangolpuri
Secondary particulate matter main cause of pollution: CAQM report
With dust settling, Delhi crawls back to normalcy
Two more builders arrested in Noida techie death case
CM lays foundation for rejuvenation of Munak Canal
Stalin launches Sprint 1; now, register properties without visiting Sub Registrars office
While paperless registration is now available for all 30 deed types, presenceless registration is available for 10 types of documents including sale deeds, sale agreements, and lease deeds
Schools to display first list of Nursery admissions today
Court acquits Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
Prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, says court;case relates to an FIR over killing of two men in Janakpuri on November 1, 1984; victims kin call the acquittal an injustice
Untreated sewage continues to pollute Sembakkam Lake
Untreated sewage continues to be illegally let into Sembakkam Lake, with residents and activists accusing the Tambaram Corporation of facilitating the discharge due to failures in the underground drainage system.
SRIHER launches CT scanner with lower radiation doses
Court 10 in the Supreme Court is a pause an oasis of silence which has nothing to offer to the scribe, and easily overlooked
Government asks airlines to submit requests for IndiGos vacated slots
Following massive disruptions, DGCA reduced IndiGo's winter schedule by 10%, which meant the airline had stopped operating services in various slots
Godrej to Invest 150 Crore to Expand Its Dairy Plant
The company operates multiple dairy processing centres across southern India, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Activists to launch rally demanding to save Aravalli mountain range
Letters to The Editor January 23, 2026
City hospital launches emergency wing
A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide
In the ecologically vulnerable Himalayas, disaster resilience must take precedence over disaster-prone projects and infrastructure
Kerala Literature Festival gets under way
American astronautSunitaWilliams and Tourism Minister jointly inaugurate the four-day festival, which will conclude on January 25, 2026
Kerala secures investment commitments worth $14 billion at Davos
These proposals range across sectors renewable energy, GCC, skill development, financial services, tourism, wellness, medical infrastructure, and medical device manufacturing
K Santhanam has been selling the drink for over ninety years in the city in a tradition passed down from grandfather to grandson
Welcome deescalation: on Donald Trump, Greenland and Europe
Europe and rest of the world should still be wary of U.S. moves
BRICS India summit needs a green and resilient agenda
It is a critical imperative for the Global South and under an expanded BRICS
Man held for blackmailing woman on Instagram
Minor boy arrested for sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
Migrant worker electrocuted at Metro Rail worksite in Mandaveli
Startup revolution key to growth in space technology, says NRSC Director
Observation of earth, communication and navigation satellites are critical for agriculture, disaster management, climate monitoring, transport and digital services, says Dr. Prakash Chauhan
Woman, paramour held for murdering husband in Guntur district
The woman allegedly served her husband biryani laced with sleeping pills before smothering him with a pillow, say police
Advocate criticises HC judgment in Malviya case
Former MLA urges Puducherry government to take steps to prevent sea erosion
Stalin Repeats Demand For Scrapping Govs Address
First Tamil Nadu. Then Kerala. Now Karnataka. The pattern is clear and deliberate, Stalin said in his X page and pointed out that Governors were behaving like party agents, undermining duly elected State Governments.
Kharges dig at PM Modi: You say I am a tea seller, but have you actually made tea?
WPL-4: Devines all-round skills to the fore as Giants wallop Warriorz
The Kiwi all-rounder scores an unbeaten 50 off 42 balls to lift the Gujarat side to 153 on a slow track and follows it up with a couple of wickets; Rajeshwari runs through the lower middle-order as the UP side folds up for 108
Indias Power Transmission network scales past 5 lakh circuit kilometres: Power Ministry
According to the Power Ministry, Indias transmission network has grown by 71.6% since April 2014.
GVMC plans special action plans for development of Pendurthi and Aganampudi
Tamil Nadu Wind Repowering Policy 2024: Boost for Renewable Energy Capacity
Tamil Nadu's revised Wind Repowering and Life Extension Policy (WRLEP) 2024 aims to reclaim its top position in wind energy. Amendments include extending windmill lifespan to 25 years for those installed after 2016 and reducing development charges. These changes are expected to encourage repowering and boost installed capacity by 500MW to 1,000MW.
Bike rally flagged off on the occasion of 50th anniversary celebration of Indian Coast Guard
Death of GVMC official during meeting triggers political controversy
Piyush Goyal speaks of NDA govt, EPS calls it AIADMK rule
Sneha: 40 Years of Suicide Prevention in India, From Helpline to Policy Reform
In 1986, Dr. Lakshmi Vijayakumar founded Sneha, India's first volunteer-led crisis helpline, to combat the stigma surrounding suicide. Despite initial skepticism, the organization has since handled over 1.5 million calls, evolving into a comprehensive suicide prevention initiative.
Forest Dept. issues eviction notices to villagers in Megamalai
Portal to regularise violation of land use norms operational: Minister
Minister for Revenue K. Rajan said people could apply through the www.klarc.kerala.gov.in portal from Friday.
