Former AIADMK Minister R. Vaithilingam resigns, set to join DMK
Vaithilingam is the second MLA aligned with Mr. Panneerselvam to switch allegiance to the DMK
Kerala Assembly polls: UDF eyes Dalit thinker Sunny M. Kapikad to challenge LDF hold in Vaikom
When contacted, Kapikad confirmed that informal discussions have taken place regarding his possible candidature, though he said no formal communication has been received from the UDF leadership
Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth
Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros
State cannot shut a Madrasa because it is not recognised with Board, says Allahabad HC
The counsel for the State said that running of an unrecognised madrasa may create unwarranted complications as the students of the institution will not be entitled to claim any benefit on the basis of qualification acquired from unrecognised madrasa
All land measurement issues will be disposed of by January 31: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the Revenue and Land Reforms Department to make necessary arrangements for adequate manpower and resources, along with ensuring intensive monitoring of the entire process
OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT
OpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor
Palantir inks HD Hyundai deal worth hundreds of millions, CEO bullish on Korea
The companies organised a signing ceremony at office space Palantir set up for the World Economic Forums annual meeting this week
No compromise on Mumbai Mayors post, say BJP leaders
Mayor must be from the larger party: Chandrakant Patil ahead of BJP-Sena meet in Capital over composition of key BMC panels; Sena corporators have left Bandra hotel, says party functionary
36 personnel, including 32 students injured in road mishap near Rajamahendravaram in A.P.
The students and teachers of Government Model High School, Gundlapalli, in Nalgonda District of Telangana State were travelling in the two buses as part of an excursion trip
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years
The space agency said her retirement took effect at the end of December; NASAs new administrator Jared Isaacman called her a trailblazer in human spaceflight
The importance of Pax Silica for India
The Pax Silica initiative seeks to reduce coercive dependencies, secure global tech/AI supply chains, and build trusted digital infrastructure. India seeks to join it as it has a strong digital infrastructure, and a growing AI market
How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space
The commercial space industry is evolving rapidly, driven by reusable rocket technologies that significantly lower launch costs. Companies like SpaceX lead the charge, with the market projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, enhancing sustainability and increasing mission frequencies
Saved banyans of Chevella burn again
A survey by the Nature Lovers Group then put the total number of trees burnt, damaged and uprooted at 101
Why is rice such a water-intensive crop?
H-NEW holds counselling session for drug consumers and their families in Hyderabad
The primary objective of the session was to sensitise parents to the harmful effects of drug abuse, help them recognise early warning signs of substance dependency and emphasise the critical role of family support in rehabilitation
Govt. doctors federation plan protests if demands are not met
Trump says U.S. will wipe out Iran if it assassinates him
Iran on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) warned Mr. Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
London school accused of religious discrimination after pupil challenged over tilak
INSIGHT UK stated that the child and his family experienced significant distress at the Wembley school, leaving Hindu parents with no option but to remove at least four pupils from the school
Universities must promote innovation: Governor
The conference was jointly organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and hosted by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Six-year-old girl survives Spanish train crash, loses family
Relative Juan Barroso told reporters the 6-year-old is in good health after receiving three stitches in her head at a hospital
On the approach, outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s
In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R. Ambedkar. In the erstwhile Madras Presidency, the party bagged 27 out of 30 seats allotted to SCs.
Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland
The U.S. President followed up with a series of insults and provocative social media posts about seizing Greenland
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Metro services to run between Poonamallee and Vadapalani soon
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. has received the final approvalfrom the Railway Board to operate the services on the Phase II stretch from February
Why only female Darwins bark spiders weave the toughest webs
The Darwins bark spider, found in the forests of Madagascar, weaves silk that outperforms steel and most human-made fibres in both strength and toughness. Its silk has a tensile strength of about 1.6 gigapascals, around 3x higher than that of iron, making it the toughest biological material ever tested
SRIHER celebrates 20 years of its cochlear implantation programme
There was a multidisciplinary team involving ENT surgeons, audiologists, speech and language therapists, anaesthesiologists and rehabilitation specialists, the release said
Soosan Jacob appointed president of ISRS
Dr. Soosan Jacob is the second Indian to be elected as President of ISRS, after ophthalmologist Amar Agarwal
Interviews for candidates who qualified in APRCET-2024 from February 2
Chief Secretary administers oath to info Commissioners
SIT notice on Harish Rao is an attention diversion tactics: KTR
Rama Rao also questioned the silence of Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy in the matter and sought to know whether the BJP was also party to the scam
Trump says he won't attend emergency Paris meeting on Greenland called by Macron
Mr. Trump told reporters that he would not attend the meeting, in part because Mr. Macron would not be leading his country for much longer
U.K. approves controversial plans for Chinese super embassy in London
The planning permission for the proposed construction at the20,000-square-metre site of the former Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London had been called in for a ministerial review as a matter of national significance
ED writes to Tamil Nadu govt seeking FIR against minister
The Enforcement Directorate has urged the Tamil Nadu government to file an FIR against Minister KN Nehru, alleging Rs 366 crore in money laundering linked to corruption in official transfers within the Municipal Administration department. This marks the third such communication from the ED in three months, citing evidence of bribery and tender rigging.
India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series
The series will open with two matches at Durban's Kingsmead on April 17 and 19 before moving to the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg for the third and fourth T20Is on April 22 and 25
Injured Bracewell to be monitored during T20I series in India; Clarke to stay with NZ squad
Walter said Bracewell will remain with the squad but the players needed to recover quickly ahead of the T20 series
Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth
The 18-year-old Greece international received a knock-down from Jan Paul van Hecke, chested the ball up in the air and then executed a perfect bicycle kick from about 10 yards out
Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win at Australian Open
Unbowed by Osaka's firepower, Ruzic had her own designs on Grand Slam success, and lit up the arena with an array of sparkling winners to force a third set
Will not bow to ICC pressure on T20 WC participation: Bangladesh government adviser
BCB wants to play each of the four group stage matches in Sri Lanka, where the marquee India-Pakistan clash will also be held as per the mutually agreed arrangement for ICC events until 2027
Shoplifters who evaded arrest for five years held
Inter-caste couple in Gummidipoondi alleges social boycott; seeks govt help
Fifty years ago | CIA was unable to predict Indian nuclear test
Be wary of attempts to create rift in alliance, Stalin tells partymen
Welfare not freebies: TVK hints at populist manifesto
Cong tight-lipped about DMK alliance after Delhi meet
India gifts first tranche of 60 pick-up vehicles to Nepal for March 5 polls
The vehicles and other supplies gifted by India are part of the support requested by the Nepal government
DMKs allies criticise Governor; AMMK, PMK critique T.N. governments prepared address to House
K. Selvaperunthagai, president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, said the Governors action amounted to an insult to the Indian Constitution, the dignity of the Legislature, and the democratically elected Members of the Legislative Assembly
Fathers liver donation gives new lease of life to Uzbek infant
Police book JMI prof. for casteist slurs, staffers assault
MCD to fix 1,000 km of damaged roads to curb dust pollution
Murder witness shootout case: Rachnas daughters fear for lives; police protection to continue
CEO of real estate firm arrested amid outrage over Noida techies drowning
SIT team to submit report within five days; eyewitnesses claim that despite repeated pleas, police and rescue teamsarrived late and failed to act; culture of greed and disrespect towards other living beings being propagated in India: Rahul Gandhi
Ban on entry of trucks lifted as air quality improves marginally in city
First level checking of EVMs done
Health min hands laptops to over 1,500 medicos
Docs perform bloodless heart surgery on man with rare Bombay blood group
College faculty to be trained to handle stress in students
Vernacular works to get wider shelf at fair next year
Enhancing China-India youth ties
Bilaterally and internationally, mutual understanding and friendly exchanges of the youth play a vital role in the healthy development of ties
Guv walks out, again; CM demands doing away with address
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the assembly Tuesday. He refused to deliver the customary address. The Governor's office cited misleading statements in the government's prepared speech. Chief Minister MK Stalin condemned the walkout.
Orphaned by floods years ago, two rhinos return to Kaziranga
Chandra and Kamal were hand-raised at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation
Tholkappia Poonga turns pvt walking club; no slots till Apr 20
Apex court rejects Shankars plea
Govt doctors in TN threaten strike over pay and promotions
HC: Orders on bail cancellation to YouTuber on Friday
Governors address commends Tamil Nadu government, Chief Ministers leadership
The address also lauds the dynamic leadership of the Deputy Chief Minister over the self-help group movement
Delhi man arrested for rash, dangerous driving
Data discrepancies in Lok Bhavan statement on Governors address
Many reasons stated were wrong or the data was cherry-picked
Shadow police board private buses to check traffic rule violations in Kochi
TN Governor Ravi walks out of House without reading address
PTI Chennai In the fourth such instance, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday walked out of the state assembly without reading his customary address after alleging that the national anthem was insulted, evoking a sharp response from Chief Minister MK Stalin, who dubbed his action as an insult to the House and the people []
T.N. Elders Welfare Association seeks hike in old age pension
Court sentences two men to life imprisonment for murder in 2014
AIIMS surgery department marks 1,000 robotic operations milestone
Registrations open for Republic Day quiz
GambhirandMcCullummight still be undone by the old metric
Its Chagall vs. Opus Dei in Kailashpat Singhania Trophy
Letters to The Editor January 21, 2026
Congress leader participates in the executive committee meeting of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee to discuss the preparatory work for the election campaign and the public rallies involving party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi
Augean mess: on the SIR and the genuine voter
The ECI aims to clean the rolls but it is scrubbing off genuine voters
The Donroe doctrine, a broken international order
It is a mixed bag as far as the global outlook for 2026 is concerned, marked by an updated version of the U.S.s shock and awe tactics
The judge said the party to which Mr. Udhayanidhi belongs had repeatedly made statements against Sanatana Dharma, and hence, the overall circumstances leading to the present case ought to be taken into consideration
When a hate speech had been uttered by the Minister, the petitioner opposing the hate speech cannot be considered to have committed a crime, the judge says
ITC Hotels Q3 net profit rises 9.6% to 237 crore
During the quarter under review, ITC Hotel's revenue from operations stood at 1,230.68 crore compared to 1,015.40 crore, a regulatory filing showed
Bridging the Gulf: on India, defence ties with Gulf nations
India must tread cautiously as it negotiates defence ties with Gulf nations
The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch
With demand threatening to outpace supply, there need to be bold actions in recycling and technological innovation
WPL-4: Jemimah, Lee help DC down MI
Balancing act crucial as Manush hopes to raise the bar
The paddler, along with Diya, had a blockbuster 2025 and produced historic performances; maintaining the high standards in four events will not be easy but he is up for the challenge as he eyes Asian Games glory
Australia's Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history
Malajczuk was the aggressor, making the fastest fifty in U19 World Cup history with a half-century in 23 balls, before breaking the record for the quickest ton, using only 51 balls to get to three figures
