Wont allow Assembly polls if SIR is obstructed in WB, says State BJP president
The BJP leader said that party workers had held protests at various places in the State after the officials refused to accept the objection forms by the party
Fifty years ago | Pugwash meet opens: call for abolition of nuclear weapons
Glaucoma and uvea centres opened at Sankara Nethralaya
Rahul Gandhi holds discussions with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar separately at Mysuru airport
The interactions have drawn attention as the issue of leadership and power-sharing continues to be discussed publicly
A hundred years ago | The literary institute, Namakkal
From the January 13, 1926 issue as there was no issue on January 14, 1926
Government doctors body urges CM to fulfil 2019 pay promise
The committee said around 19,000 government doctors were awaiting salary revisions that have been pending for over a decade
Nitin Nabin to be formally elected BJP president on January 20
All Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States as well as State unit presidents and national office-bearers have been asked to be present in Delhi for the nomination
J&K Muslim bodies express concern over police profiling' of mosques
Political and Muslim religious leaders describe move to seek details of mosques, its ideology and caretakers as intrusive and threatening
Governors Rule in Mizoram tribal council extended for 6 months
On January 7, the State Cabinet said there was no justification for extending Governors Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kerala High Court admits PIL challenging survey
Uma Thomas incident: HC issues interim stay on proceedings against third accused
Drug abuse threatens Indias demographic dividend: V-P
CM, L-G launch 64-crore overhaul ofNangloi-Najafgarh road
Chhath Puja, Bihar poll over, Yamuna pollution back to normal: AAP
Delhi govt. unveils plan toearn revenue from emission cuts
Air quality slips to very poor; Lohri campfires defy ban
Two more held in Turkman Gate violence; arrest count rises to 20
2 die in Pitampura scrap godown fire; probe under way
Gunshots fired outside the Paschim Vihar gym, Lawrence Bishnoi gang member claims responsibility
Delhi Police arrest 280 people associated with gangs in 48-hour operation
Pongal festival unites all Tamils in the world: VIT chancellor
Nirmala Sitharaman sanctions 5 crore for Mysuru planetarium
T.N. to get 30 Aadha Seva Kendras by September
Prime Minister Modi to address public meeting in city on Jan. 23
The public meeting will be organised in a grand manner, in which AIADMK leaders, including the party general secretary and the NDAs Chief Ministerial face Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and leaders from other alliance parties will share the stage with Mr. Modi
The way forward for determining citizenship
As there is no satisfactory means of proving a voters citizenship retrospectively, identify a prospective exercise to ensure that no genuine citizen gets excluded from the electoral roll or citizenship
Book on clinical approach to managing puberphonia released
Puberphonia (functional falsetto) is a voice condition where a male continues to speak in a high-pitched voice after puberty, despite normal vocal cords. It is usually linked to psychological factors or habitual speaking patterns
Orders issued for permanent jobs for 1,000 contract nurses
World T20: Common sense and decency can still win the day
Two women held for online trading fraud
Letters to The Editor January 14, 2026
More for later: German Chancellor Friedrich Merzs India visit
Chancellor Merzs visit signals a wider engagement with the EU
Decisive new factors in the Iranian conundrum
The genesis of Irans ongoing crisis lies in growing and dire eco-political conditions, but it has also shown up new systemic vulnerabilities
We are firmly with NDA, no question of NCP reunification: Praful Patel
Language of harmony: on the Malayalam Language Bill
The rights of linguistic minorities must be protected in every State
India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
There are several AI sustainable practices that India can adopt
Mumbai set for high-stakes battle as campaigning for 29 civic body elections ends
Roadshows, door-to-door meetings dominate the day ahead of polls tomorrow; all eyes on countrys richest civic body, BMC; SEC declares polls to 12 zila parishads, 125 panchayat samitis to be held on Feb. 5
KPCC Committee seeks public views on student elections in universities of Karnataka
Tamil Nadu close to eradicating malaria as 33 districts report nil indigenous cases
Chennai is among the five districts that are yet to achieve zero transmission, accounting for nearly 37%-45% of the States malaria cases, even as the number has fallen from 173 in 2023 to 121 in 2025
WPL-4, MI vs GG: Harmanpreet-Carey show wins it for Mumbai Indians
The two put on 84 off 43 balls for the unbroken fourth wicket as the defending champion pulls off its highest successful chase and make it eight in a row against Giants
TN Warehousing Policy 2026 aims to enhance storage capacity
Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
At its height, Dilbert, appeared in 2,000 newspapers worldwide in at least 70 countries and 25 languages
Jadeja needs to raise his game on home turf
Gig workers, unions welcome move to end 10-minute-delivery
Workers and unions term it a victory of the national strike that was held on December 25 and January 31, 2025.
Kohli2.0 free-flowing, exhilarating and still the run(ning)-machine
Kohlis reputation as the ultimate master of the chase is no secret; its not that he doesnt put a price on his wicketanymore, its just that he has voluntarily chosen to redefine his approach
Kantha Hubba to bring myriad melodies to the city
The upcoming Kantha Hubba, the musical sub-festival of BLR Hubba, has a lot to offer music lovers in every genre
Karnataka Bank enables Khajane-2 payments through net banking
Shun the mad race for material assets, develop a spiritual bent of mind: Justice Nagarathna
The Supreme Court judge penned her opinion while delivering a split verdict over the constitutionality of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act
Watch: Deadly kite strings threaten Hyderabads birds
The tussle between the reel and the real in Parasakthi
SudhaKongarasfilm has been criticised by the Congress on the grounds that it misrepresents factsand advances non-existent conspiracies to prop up its narrative
Watch: Rahul Gandhi joins school Pongal celebrations in TN
YSRCP demands White Paper on spending on irrigation in Rayalaseema
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidus assertion that 8,000 crore has been spent on Rayalaseema projects is far from facts, says Satish Kumar Reddy
Passengers travelling from Bengaluru to Paris stranded in Turkmenistan due to aircraft glitch
Sharmila slams A.P. govt. for delay in implementation of Maha Shakti scheme
APCC president alleges lack of sincerity on the part of the government towards womens empowerment
A.P. to scale up energy efficiency measures in government departments
Energy conservation must be the core priority of governance, says Chief Secretary
Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite Supreme Court order
Top court had directed Centre to progressively reduce deputation of IPSofficers intop posts in Central Armed Police Forces
Union govt. releases 567.4 crore for healthcare sector in A.P.
The funds are part of the 2,600-crore grant allocated by the 15th Finance Commission for the development of the healthcare sector in the State, says Health Minister
Russia launches another major strike on Ukraine's power grid in freezing temperatures
Russia fired almost 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven cruise missiles at eight regions overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media
U.S. tariff threat puts India-Iran ties, BRICS plans under strain
Government sources told The Hindu that India is preparing to bring down its trade with Iran further in the current financial year, citing external economic factors
Vilifying Indira Gandhi: Youth Congress Leader Seeks Ban On Parasakthi
A Congress leader in Tamil Nadu has stepped up the party's attack on the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi and demanded a ban on the film, alleging it distorts historical facts surrounding the anti-Hindi imposition agitations of the 1960s.
Heavy rain in Madurai, Dindigul
Railways to run Pongal special train from Podanur to Chennai
Juvenile who stole 1.5 kg gold ingot apprehended in Mayiladuthurai
The case was cracked within three hours from the time of receipt of information about the theft
Multi-vehicle collision at Shamirpet junction
Operation Sindoor ongoing, any misadventure will be dealt with firmly: Army Chief
Operation Sindoor was the best example of tri-service synergy under a clear-cut political directive and full freedom to act or respond, said Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi
IOB reduces overnight MCLR by 5 bps
Army activates counter-drone measures along LoC in J&Ks Rajouri
There were multiple drone sightings in the Pir Panjal Valleys Rajouri district, officials say
Officials participate in Samathuva Pongal celebrations
Seventh train to boost metro frequency on Yellow Line from January 15
Despite being a fast-growing economy, Tamil Nadu carries a higher debt burden, showing how welfare schemes, often election-driven, can strain public finances
T.N. Local Bodies Ombudsman directs action against Virudhunagar municipal officials
In case of irregularities in imposing property tax, failure to act against unauthorised buildings
Sandhanakoodu flag tied to tree only in dargah area in Thirupparankundram
Mapping of Perungudi dumpyard set to be taken up for restoration of Ramsar site in Pallikaranai
GCC has been dumping waste in 250 acres of the dumpyard inside the Pallikaranai marshland; it has earmarked 225 acres for biomining and has been dumping fresh waste in 25 acres
Caste killing of techie: HC criticises CB-CID for failure to arrest accused
Tata Motors launches new Punch at 5.59 lakh
50 Nand Ghars inaugurated in Vizag
Citys public health department continues have several vacancies
A few months ago, Chennai Corporation hired 155 doctors and various public health professionals to improve services. However, attrition has affected services
Experimental halt to some trains at Tilaru, Ichchapuram and Baruva stations
Exhibition of Gandhi caricatures: Different strokes by different folks
An international exhibition of Gandhi caricatures created by over a 100 artists from 24 countries is on display in the city
Guest worker inserts high pressure air pump into his rectum, hospitalized in Salem
Susanta, whose stomach was swollen, became short of breath. Fellow workers rushed him to Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
Dr. R. Ramesh from Kerala is the new national vice-president of IMA
Rally taken out in Coimbatore to highlight importance of wearing helmet
Protest intensifies against toll collection at Kumbala-Arikkady toll plaza
Alagappa group signs MoU with TN govt. to send nursing students to foreign countries
Kuki-Zos to hold rally to push for separate administration
The tribal community has been demanding a Union Territory as it feels it cannot co-exist with Meiteis in conflict-scarred Manipur
Road blockade seeking rescue of missing fisherman, assistance for kin of deceased
Planned for a 20-season cycle, the ISL will be run by a governing council and a management committee
The Outer Worlds 2: A large, fun, Obsidian galaxy romp
One of the leaders in narrative action role playing games, Obsidian are back with a bigger, better and spunkier sequel to their capitalistspace adventure with The Outer Worlds 2
Samathuva pongal celebrated in Dindigul Collectorate
Udupi resident loses 1.59 lakh from bank account
