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The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 2:06 am

Small businesses to get collateral-freeloans up to 10 cr.

Delhi govt. signs MoU with CGTMSE; CM says deal a major boostfor small entrepreneurs and women-led start-ups; dedicated 50-crore fund set up

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 1:51 am

Phansi-gharrow: panel report sentto Kejriwal

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 1:48 am

Excise in Kochi steps up anti-drug drive with new intelligence wing

Two teams, comprising 22 officials, deployed to gather intelligence on suspected trafficking of narcotic items and other contraband; excise in talks with Narcotics Control Bureau to expand intelligence network

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 1:42 am

The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy

Capital outflows are hitting the rupee. These outflows will continue to take place until India and the U.S. come to an understanding

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 1:18 am

A spark to drive Indias e-LCV transition

The proposed fuel efficiency norms for light commercial vehicles could become a turning point with smart policy design, stringent standards, and strategic use of incentives

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 1:12 am

Manufacturing woes: On non-fossil fuel capacity and PLI schemes

Capital support alone will not add to battery cell manufacturing capacity

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 1:04 am

BCCL listing redefines the PSE IPO narrative

Investors today are increasingly discerning and are willing to back PSEs when they see clarity of purpose, operational strength, and credible execution

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:55 am

Gold and silver articles stolen from pawnshop

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:54 am

A political dust storm over the Singareni coal mines

The Congress and the BRS are involved in mudslinging over the alleged irregularities in tenders for removal of overburden in the coal mines.

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:47 am

First instalment of integrated housing scheme released

The first instalment of 1 lakh of the total 5 lakh was given to 1,327 people residing in the four regions of Puducherry at a function held in Kamban Kalaiarangam

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:39 am

Scolympics Republic Day Quiz contest held

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:38 am

Stalin launches project for womens safety, HPV vaccination initiative at global summit

Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Safety Project will promote sustainable and inclusive economic development through targeted interventions for employment, safety, and empowerment. The vaccination drive will begin in Ariyalur, Dharmapuri, Perambalur, and Tiruvannamalai districts

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:37 am

After AIADMK comes to power, families of tamers killed in jallikattu will be given 10 lakh, says Palaniswami

He also says insurance cover will be extended to all registered bull tamers and the participating bulls

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:32 am

Search for 20-year-old in Yamuna drags without lead on third day

The search is now carried out by the Rescue Boat Club team

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:14 am

Kerala HC flays SITs delay in filing chargesheet in Sabarimala gold theft case

Court cites how a delay could lead to persons who had been arraigned as accused in the case getting statutory bail

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:13 am

Tom Boon Interview | Happy that I still have the hunger to perform

The 36-year-old Belgian superstar, despite being at the fag end of his illustrious career, is keeping pace with up-and-coming talent; he says the Los Angeles Olympics is likely to be his final bow

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:01 am

Dynalog India plans 70-crore capex

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 12:00 am

Western Union GCC opens

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 11:52 pm

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

A lawyer for the plaintiff said in a statement on January 27, that TikTok remains a defendant in the other personal injury cases, and that the trial will proceed as scheduled against Meta and YouTube.

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 11:52 pm

A.P. govt. rolls out SOP for scientific de-siltation of urban drains

The SOP mandates replacing sporadic, reactive drain cleaning with a planned, technology-driven and accountability-based system, says official

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 11:39 pm

Integrated laboratories in 13 Area Hospitals in A.P. to be ready by April

134 tests relating to communicable and non-communicable diseases can be performed at these labs being set up under PM-ABHIM at a cost of 16.25 crore

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 11:36 pm

At Parliament Floor Leaders' Meeting, Kamal Haasan Flags Voter List Deletions

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has raised strong concerns over large-scale deletions from the electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, calling it a serious threat to citizens' voting rights and the health of India's democracy.

NDTV 27 Jan 2026 11:36 pm

Jailed MP Rashid expresses concern over harassment of journalists in Kashmir

Various State and non-State actors wanted them to carry narratives of their choice, but most of these journalists resisted, MP Engineer Rashid said

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 11:36 pm

KSSPs science centre to come up in city

Thiruvananthapuram district conference of the Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad concludes

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 11:16 pm

Coimbatore's Periyar Arivulagam: Tamil Nadu's New Mega Library & Science Hub Opens Soon

Coimbatore's Periyar Arivulagam, a new eight-storey library and science hub, is set to open next month. This facility, costing 301 crore, will house over 1.2 lakh books and features accessible floors for the differently-abled. It aims to be a significant learning resource for students and the public.

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 10:58 pm

Sahitya Akademi Reforms: Addressing Structural Flaws and Institutional Culture for Literary Excellence

The Sahitya Akademi faces criticism for withholding awards and alleged political interference, highlighting structural flaws and an unhealthy institutional culture. Reforms are proposed to increase government nominations, ensure broader representation, and balance jury composition to restore the Akademi's credibility and national purpose.

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

Students picked up for bid to protest in front of Sivakasi college

They demanded action against college principal in connection with death of a girl student

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:52 pm

In a first, private technical staff to assist officials in Census

Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan tells States and Union Territories that the target is to get the digitised data from the field itself; manpower will be hired on contract through outsourcing agencies

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:50 pm

Trump says Iran wants talks as U.S. aircraft carrier deploys

Washington has not ruled out new military intervention against Tehran over its crackdown on protests, which according to rights groups saw thousands of people killed within days

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

Doomsday Clock is 85 seconds to midnight

The Doomsday Clock was created in 1947 as a metaphor for the likelihood of a human-made global catastrophe

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

CPI(M) slams India-EU FTA as surrender of economic interests

Party says steep tariff cuts will hit jobs, hurt domestic industries, and deepen ties with Israel amid the Gaza crisis

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:41 pm

Nashik to Mumbai long march likely to be withdrawn on January 28 after assurance from CM Fadnavis

A delegation of CPI(M) and All India Kisan Sabha held a meeting with five Ministers and several officials of Maharashtra government, for a few hours in the State Secretariat on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) afternoon

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:40 pm

India has concluded a historic FTA with the EU: PM Modi

India-EU security and defence partnership will help Indian defence companies to benefit from opportunities in EU: Vikram Misri

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:36 pm

KPK assembly adopts resolution rejecting Pakistan government's decision to join Trump's Board of Peace

The resolution stated that joining the Board of Peace is contrary to Pakistan's historic and principled stance and the will of the Palestinian people

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

Terror suspect held by Gujarat ATS

The accused, Faizan Shaikh, had illegally procured a weapon and ammunition with the intention of targeting a specific group in order to spread fear and terror, officials said

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

4 lakh-5 lakh Miya votes will be deleted from Assam poll rolls during SIR: Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that his job was to make the Bengali-speaking Muslims suffer

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:28 pm

Citizenship has to be continuously fulfilled to retain place in electoral roll: EC to Supreme Court in SIR hearing

SIR seeks to verify, not determine citizenship, says EC; adds that a place in the electoral roll is a qualified right, according to eligibility parameters in the Constitution, Representation of the People Act

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:25 pm

Russias military chief visits troops in east Ukraine: Defence Ministry

The announcement of his visit came days after U.S.-brokered trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators, aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:20 pm

New UGC equity regulations spark student protests, political fallout in U.P.

Section of students demonstrates at Lucknow University, claiming the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026,could lead to caste conflict and disrupt social harmony on campuses.

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

An European musicologist analyses the Indian Music Experience

Andreas Meyer, a German ethnomusicologist, shares his thoughts on the Indian Music Experience and its relevance

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:16 pm

BJP president Nitin Nabin visits West Bengal

Instead of visiting Kolkata, the BJP president chose Durgapur and Asansol in the south western part of the State. The region has a strong BJP presence and the partys performance in this part of the state is crucial in the upcoming assembly polls

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:14 pm

Kenny Sebastian: Todays audiences are oversaturated with traditional stand-up

Stand-up comic Kenny Sebastian talks about his upcoming tour, the evolution of stand-up in India and giving saturated audiences something new

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:10 pm

Only two Nipah Virus Disease cases reported in West Bengal since December 2025

A total of 196 contacts linked to the confirmed cases have been identified, traced, monitored, and tested. All traced contacts have been found asymptomatic and have tested negative

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:01 pm

Tilottama Sen: Gunning for the prize

Bengaluru-based Tilottama Sen talks about her fortuitous entry into the world of shooting

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:00 pm

I am calling it off: Arijit Singh retires from playback singing

In a message shared on his social media pages, Mr. Singh said he has decided to step away from playback singing, a move that comes at the peak of his career as one of the most in-demand voices in Hindi cinema

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 9:59 pm