Sudhindra Tirthas birth centenary celebrations at Venkataramana Temple on January 11
Devotees from across the State will participate in the Padukakas procession of Sudhindra Tirtha, singing bhajans
Balla Pallavi takes charge as first woman Chairperson of Anantapur market yard
RSP faces internal backlash over Eravipuram Assembly seat
While a section of the party has proposed fielding Karthik Premachandran, son of Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran, the move has ignited sharp resistance from members who decry the rise of dynasty politics.
Protest mounts against Poovaranthode hydel project over blasting damage
Extensive rock blasting for the project has caused serious structural damage to nearby houses, rendering several of them uninhabitable, say protesters
43 frozen power projects worth 3 lakh crore completed following PRAGATI review
PRAGATI was launched in 2015 to monitor and review frozen crucial programmes and projects of the central government, and flagged by State governments, for expedited completion
Congress rejigs strategy in Palakkad district, pushes for Thankappan, Balram
The Congress is reportedly unhappy with the proposal to cede the Pattambi seat to the Indian Union Muslim League
At KLIBF, writer N.S. Madhavan says Keralas diversity acts a shield against communal forces
Idukki became an epicentre of protests after Gadgil report
Protests erupted after Gadgil committee recommended that 37% of the Western Ghats be declared eco-sensitive. Of the 123 villages identified as ESAs, 48 were located in Idukki district. Residents were apprehensive that these recommendations would lead to forced evictions and conversion of farmland into protected forest
Congress running a land-grabbing regime in Telangana: BJP
Senior citizen loses 26.52 lakh to online fraudsters; FIR registered
The victim received a message from an unknown mobile number, asking him to do an RTO challan update; it contained APK link, which the complainant believed it to be genuine and downloaded the file
Malkajgiri police recover over 1,000 lost and stolen mobile phones worth 2.08 crore
Tamil Nadu unveils Indias first deep tech start-up policy at UmagineTN 2026
The policy aims to position the State as the countrys premier deep tech hub by fostering advanced innovation, driving industrial growth, and empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, while building a robust ecosystem for deep and emerging technologies to accelerate Tamil Nadus journey towards a $1 trillion economy
Assam BJP counters allegation of electoral rolls manipulation
The party says a confused and directionless Opposition, unable to place even a single credible political issue before the people, is now suffering from deep frustration
Govt. to bring out comprehensive education policy on the lines of NEP, says CM
Revanth Reddy briefs Himachal Minister about reforms ushered in education sector
First-level verification of EVMs completed in Krishnagiri
Man gets 20 years RI for marrying a child and sexually assaulting her
Parents of both the bridegroom and the then minor bride have also been convicted of aiding the child marriage which is illegal
One-Time-Settlement scheme announced for property tax defaulters
Cabinet Sub-Committee reviews plans for NTR statue, memorial park in Amaravati
The bronze statue weighing 3,500 tonnes is poised to become one of the most prominent landmarks in the capital city
Congress Govt. conspiring to jail KCR, KTR, Harish Rao in phone-tapping case
Ex-IPS officer Praveen Kumar says both tapping and deletion of records is lawful
Push for regional centre of Turmeric Board at buyerseller meet in Mysuru
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Toll rises to seven in sugar factory boiler accident in Belagavi
Police book three officers, say investigation is on and that they will book more of those responsible for the accident, if necessary
Accused provides ganja in front of Magistrate, arrested in Salem
KTR accuses CM of stalling PRLIS to please his political mentor
The BRS working president says farmers of Palamuru paying the price with crop holidays
State government bringing in reforms in revenue system, says Nandyal MP
Tamil Nadu to borrow second-highest 51,000 crore among states in JanMarch quarter
While Tamil Nadus debt-to-GSDP ratio remains within Finance Commission limits, revenue receipts and capital expenditure have lagged budgeted targets
I.M. Vijayan calls for more dedicated periods for sports in schools
AgriNext Startup workshop held
The workshop was aimed at identifying the challenges faced by farmers, and enabling existing startups to develop technology-driven solutions to address these issues
Missing boy found in rock cave in Gangolli
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu wants SHG women to become entrepreneurs
Stating that the future belongs to women, the Chief Minister stresses the need for branding traditional handicrafts and local food products
The clarification comes a day after Congress alleged that the amendments in guidelines of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, (earlier Forest Conservation Act) have opened the door for the privatisation of forest management
Agronomist Subrahmaniyan Kasirajan assumes charge as TNAU Registrar and acting Vice-Chancellor
MP makes surprise visit to Mysuru taluk office over complaints
Shardul rues lack of application by Mumbai batters
Mizoram cricketer dies after collapsing during a match
The States cricket association said K. Lalremruata, who represented Mizoram in Ranji and Syed Mushtaq Ali trophies, suffered a stroke while playing
Father kills daughter in Salem
Eighth edition of Mangaluru Lit Fest begins on January 10
This years special annual award will be presented to Meenakshi Jain, historian, Rajya Sabha MP and Padma Shri awardee
Pongal gift hamper distribution begins in Ramanathapuram; 4.03 lakh card holders eligible
Special children enjoy animation film during Tiruchi Thiruvizha
Nobel laureate Bialiatski tells AFP important to keep pressure on Belarus
Bialiatski, 63, was released on December 13, following a deal between Minsk and Washington, that included, among other things, the United States lifting certain economic sanctions on Belarus
JD(S) will merge with BJP soon, says D.K. Shivakumar
Over 10.88 lakh rice cardholders to get Pongal gift hampers in Salem district, says Minister
Katchatheevu St. Antonys Church festival to be held on February 27, 28
As many as 8,000 pilgrims from Sri Lanka and India to participate
Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumars horror-comedy gets new release date
Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, Mithila Palkar, and Wamiqa Gabbi
Sugarcane farmers keeping their fingers crossed despite a good yield and procurement by govt.
While the government has fixed 38 per piece for sugarcane to be procured for Pongal gift hamper, private traders are reportedly offering only 20 to 25; govt. has capped the procurement at 2,500 pieces per acre
Fertilizer prices, subsidies determined by Central government, says official
It is providing a subsidy of approximately 1.92 lakh crore to support farmers nationwide, says Agriculture Director Manazir Jeelani
Over one lakh candidates use knowledge and study centre in Coimbatore in two years
State Police Chief seeks inquiry into alleged bail bid in Pathanamthitta POCSO case
According to a complaint submitted to the CM, Pathanamthitta Cyber Cell Circle Inspector B.K. Sunil Krishna attempted to facilitate bail for the accused in the case
Ward fights back from a career-threatening injury
Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begins in Tiruppur and Coimbatore
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Syrian authorities urge civilians to evacuate Aleppo neighbourhoods as clashes with Kurds continue
The government of Aleppo province gave residents until 1 p.m. local time to evacuate in coordination with the army
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Pongal gift hamper distribution to 7.45 lakh cardholders begins in Erode
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Hashish oil, ganja seized, five arrested in three southern districts
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Book on life of President Droupadi Murmu released in Visakhapatnam
A sanitation worker releases the book, authored by former MP Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, under a tree on Andhra University campus
Jawahirullah urges government to correct addresses of fishers in official records
His statement comes after The Hindu on Wednesday (January 7) reported that many residents of fishing hamlets in the city were finding it difficult to update records in Aadhaar and other documents, such as nativity certificates, due to lack of proper addresses
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I-PAC chief Pratik Jains family files police complaint alleging theft during ED raids at home
The search operation, which began at 6 a.m., continued for over nine hours, an official of the probe agency said, adding that ED officials left Jain's residence on Loudon Street in the southern part of the city around 3 p.m.
Toor, Tejaswin to lead Indian challenge at Asian indoor athletics championships
Government medical college doctors to go on indefinite strike
All teaching activities will be boycotted from January 13, and all non-emergency medical services in medical college hospitals will be discontinued from the week after
Tilak Varma to miss at least two T20Is against New Zealand
Tilak complained of some pain in the groin and was taken to the hospital for scans. The necessary treatment has been provided, but the recovery period could force him to miss two matches of the upcoming T20I series, a team source confirmed.
Kotak Alts Launches Katalyst Awards with Rs. 25 Lakhs Prize Crowning Indias Best Financial Vodcast
Startup convention in Mangaluru on January 16
The convention to be held on the occasion of National Startup Day aims to showcase coastal Karnataka as an emerging destination for innovation and investment
Danish delegation holds talks with Ministers
Bombay HC seeks response from JNPA on objection delaying Sheva Koliwada rehabilitation
Court grants time to port authority to clarify Finance Ministry objection as fish workers seek housing after four decades
The CBI, which re-registered the case based on directions from the Supreme Court on October 13, had collected the bandobast plan containing the list of police personnel who were deployed for duty for the TVK rally
Special verification camps for No Mapping voters in Erode on January 10, 11
Turmeric prices cross 16,000 a quintal in Erode market
Two secured for bludgeoning murder case accused to death in Coimbatore
Miscreants threaten to blast three courts, police conduct searches
Unidentified persons sent mails to the judges stating that bombs were planted in Eluru, Madanapalli and Ananthapur courts
Dream Seller and Bezalel impress
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 89.94 against U.S. dollar
The apprehension of any further tariffs by the U.S. and weak sentiments at the domestic equity markets further pressured the local unit, forex traders said
Bomb hoax: police intensify surveillance at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
An email was received at the official ID of medical college Principal claiming that bombs have been placed at the MCH. Inspections find the threat to be hoax
Pongal: TNSTC to operate special buses from January 9 to 14 and January 16 to 19
Lawyers body begins fast against move to shift Gauhati High Court
While 154 lawyers of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association voted for the shifting, 1,164 voted against the government decision
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Hyderabad Literary Festival 2026 in Hitec City from January 24 to 26
Harry Brook apologises for nightclub incident in New Zealand before Ashes
Englands Harry Brook has apologized for clashing with a nightclub bouncer in October during the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes series that Australia comprehensively won 4-1
Markets log losses for fourth day; Sensex tanks 780 points on renewed trade uncertainties
Deep losses in metal, oil & gas, and commodity stocks amid unabated foreign fund outflows added to the pressure, analysts said
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Himachal High Court receives bomb threat email; security beefed up
Upon receiving the information, the bomb squad, dog squad and police reached the court. However, they did not discover any explosives within the court complex, an official said
