Sensex jumps 646 points in early trade on optimism over India-EU FTA
From the 30-Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, NTPC, Bharat Electronics, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the major gainers
Rupee rises 11 paise to 91.57 against the U.S. dollar in early trade
This rise is supported by a retreating dollar index and the landmark India-EU trade deal
Why are some stars blue, some white, some red?
Science Quiz: On medical disasters
Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce, as part of broader restructuring
EU to show Google how to open up to rival AI services
US President Donald Trump's government has railed against the law and its sister content moderation law the Digital Services Act
Teens underwhelmed by France's social media ban
Teens and tweens were split Tuesday over a looming ban on social media for under-15s in France
Watch: Avalanche hits Sonamarg tourist resort in J&K, no casualties
ICE agent rebuffed after attempting to enter Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis
Consulate officials immediately prevented the ICE officer from entering the consular building, thus ensuring the protection of the Ecuadorians who were present at the time, says the Ministry
The Economic Survey of India is scheduled to be presented on January 29, followed by the Union Budget 2026-27, to be presented on February 1, 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg blocked curbs on sex-talking chatbots for minors, court filing alleges
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg approved allowing minors to access AI chatbot companions that safety staffers warned were capable of sexual interactions, according to internal Meta documents
U.S. to conduct multi-day military exercise in West Asia
The exercise will demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the Middle East, the U.S. Air Force component of Central Command
Whats happening in Syrias Kurdish regions? | Explained
How was the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria or Rojava established? Why did the Shaara-Abdi agreement fall through? Why does Turkiye support the Syrian government forces? What has been the U.S.s position? What does the ceasefire agreement demand?
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 125.15 feet
Kadavanthra-Panampilly Nagar circular feeder bus service extended
Kochi Metro Rail Limited managing director Loknath Behera flagged off the extended service at a function held in Kasturba Nagar.
Conference on AQI in Hyderabad on January 29
12 SCR staff felicitated for safety alertness
Telangana DGP commends Sarvejana Foundations road safety initiatives
He was speaking after releasing road safety stickers and a short awareness film titled Badram Naanna at the DGP office in Hyderabad
Tharoor stays silent on CPI(M) leanings but vows direct talks with Congress leaders
The Congress MP clarifies that his absence from the high-level Congress meeting in New Delhi was simply a matter of bad timing
Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling pilot soon on BengaluruMysuru highway
The MLFF system replaces traditional toll booths with overhead gantries equipped with satellite-based GPS technology, high-performance RFID FASTag readers and Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
Three arrested, drugs worth 4 lakh seized in separate cases in Bengaluru
In another case, the Jalahalli police arrested a drug peddler and seized 31 gm of MDMA worth approximately 3 lakh
Farmers, millers demand waiver of agricultural marketing fee
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Ten people die in New York City's frigid cold, raising questions about city's preparedness
Officials said several victims were believed to have been living on the streets. At least six of the fatalities came early Saturday, as the temperature in the city fell to minus 13 Celsius
Capturing the cruelty of leprosy in a dark and merciless language
The anguish and alienation associated with leprosy have long made it a potent subject in literature, inspiring some of the modern writing in Tamil
Texas halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities
Governor Greg Abbott said the freeze will give lawmakers time to establish statutory guardrails for employment under the visa program
Stalin launches TNWESafe project for womens employment, safety
Pippa Mukherjees new book delves into the shrubs and climbers of India
The Kodaikanal-based environmentalist, author and educators new book, Shrubs & Climbers in India: A Field Guide, documents the physical characteristics, distribution and medicinal properties of around 200 plant species
Ramadoss hits out at DMK, AIADMK; PMK MLA praises Vijay
DMK to start poll campaigning from Feb 1
TN polls trigger populist race
To make sense of cosmic rays, CERN team tracks a fragile nucleus
Why is finding out how deuterons survive particle collisions in the Large Hadron Collider important? If scientists have to predict how light nuclei form in high-energy collisions in space, like when cosmic rays strike interstellar gas, they need to know which formation mechanisms are possible and which ones nature forbids
DMDK plays hardball leaving alliance talks stuck
Private agencies create infrastructure in Chennais waterways to prevent plastic pollution
The pilot project is funded by an agency of Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Residents beyond suburbs want eight-car MEMU to be replaced with 12-car rakes
The eight-car MEMU rakes cause severe inconvenienceto the public as they are overcrowded, have poor ventilation and narrow access; they are smaller than the broad-gauge suburban trains
Thieves drill into pawn shop wall; gold, silver missing
Minister distributes laptops to 284 college students
New rules for working horses mandate regn, microchipping
Panchayats short of funds to pay power bills, state highway stretch plunges in darkness
Stalin lays foundation stone for childrens hosp
Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026 invites participants for 22nd edition
This year, the competition will follow a hybrid format beginning with virtual prelims, followed by regional finals across six cities, and culminating in a national finale
French Government survives no-confidence votes on expenditure part of 2026 budget
The full 2026 budget bill now goes to the Senate Upper House and will then have to go back to the lower house again
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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
IIT Delhi releases Alumni Impact Report mapping contribution of 65,000 alumni
National Zoological Park set for 400-cr. makeover
Run-down school built by AAP a monument of corruption: Sood
Rain lashes Capital, mercury plunges, air quality worsens
Prepare plans to protect patients, kin from harsh weather, HC tells DUSIB
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
Two held from U.P. for attacking Delhi police head constable, snatching gun
Five-star hotel food leaves woman ill; FIR registered
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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
Manufacturing woes: On non-fossil fuel capacity and PLI schemes
Capital support alone will not add to battery cell manufacturing capacity
HC quashes order to release Jana Nayagan
Free AI training for rural school teachers
Pressure points: On Trump seeking Venezuelas oil without costs of occupation
Trumps strategy to keep pushing Caracas can only lead to a breaking point
Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital offers free glaucoma work-up for diabetes patients
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
Education, technology continue to be priority sectors in Indo-Australian partnership
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Gold and silver articles stolen from pawnshop
Paediatric ICU ambulance donated to childrens hospital
Two sanitary workers suffer electric shock while on duty
Man arrested for issuing bomb threat to CMs residence and police stations
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.
IIT-M builds new tech to help people get drivers licence
City lab uses banana peel, cauliflower stem waste to boost biogas production
Avadi corpn to build 6cr fish market at Thandurai
Fitness test for constabulary recruitment begins in Cuddalore
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
Scolympics Republic Day Quiz contest held
Telangana deputy CM to participate in Congress yatra in Puducherry
Man remanded in judicial custody for alleged rape, murder
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
CPI urges Puducherry government to regularise services of contract teachers
Chennai sees frequent clashes between dog feeders and residents who are wary of dogs
Tamil Nadu tightens rules on mining minerals from government lands, tanks
He also says insurance cover will be extended to all registered bull tamers and the participating bulls
Bindrawas the persuader Indian cricket misses today
HMWSSB disconnects four illegal sewer lines, issues notices to apartment complexes
NALSAR duo bag top honours at IPE-The Hindu FIC college quiz 2026
Hyderabad Police launch AI-driven system to overhaul CAR duty allocation
M.P. children served midday meal on scrap paper on R-Day; second incident in 3 months
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
Mammootty inaugurates Prasada Oottu at Ernakulam Siva Temple
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
