A frontline officer in the 1965 and 1971 wars, Brigadier Bhaskar went on to become the first chairman of the Chittagong Port Trust in newly liberated Bangladesh after leading Indian troops into the strategic harbour city
Congress and DMK to begin seat-sharing talks next week: K Selvaperunthagai
Tamil Nadu Congress is set to resume seat-sharing talks with ally DMK within a week, following a positive meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Kanimozhi. The Congress expects to secure its desired number of seats for the upcoming state election. This comes after recent sharp comments from a DMK MLA against the Congress.
Green steel can shape Indias climate goals trajectory
Locking in billions of dollars in carbon inefficient technologies will be environmentally disastrous and harm the Indian economy
The 27th amendment, Pakistans democratic dilemma
The amendment has consequences that will deeply affect the constitutional order
How can State government squat on private property, asks Madras High Court Chief Justice
Denies interim relief to the government in a case related to rental dispute between Tambaram Police Commissionerate and its landlords
SIR in Bengal: Ex-India women cricketer Jhulan Goswami summoned for SIR hearing
The matter triggered a sharp political reaction, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a national sports icon
CMCHIS app launched for seamless access to information
GCC approves 3.14 crore to procure new dog cages, kennels
Association pays tributes to freedom fighters in Chennai
BJP begins gathering public opinion for election manifesto
Saw A Lot Of Potential: VinFast Asia CEO On Setting Up EV Factory In Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's policies have received a big thumbs up from two investors in the state, including an EV manufacturer, which said it could scout land and set up a factory in a matter of months.
CPI(M) councillors oppose GCCs move to levy fee on property transfer filings
Stalin unveils Gandhi-Jeevanandham statue, inaugurates memorial hall
BJP councillor Uma Anandan says 80% of her poll promises fulfilled with DMK support
Will waive cooperative society loans for persons with disabilities, promises Palaniswami
He also asserts that the issue has not been resolved in the DMK-led front, with the Congress drifting from the alliance
Chennai Corporation council approves second phase of city footpath project
DGP (DVAC) Abhay Kumar Singh to retire today
Child found dead in Shastri Park; murder case registered
Mother, son killedin road accident in Narela
CM inauguratesnew power facility to strengthen metro operations
NGT warns U.P. officials of prosecution over illegal sand mining lapses
Catherine OHara, Emmy-winning comedian of Schitts Creek and SCTV fame, dies at 71
Catherine OHara died at her home following a brief illness
MCD gets 500 cr. to improve sanitation, curb dust pollution
Scheme to waive water bill surcharge extended till August 15: Parvesh
Punjab withholding info on FIR against doctored video; bid to conceal facts: Delhi Assembly Speaker
Copies of complaint, FIR against Delhi Law Minister for posting clip not shared, says Gupta; links of case appear to extend to Punjab CM, no govt. has the right to evade accountability: Secretariat
Middle-aged couple found dead at north-east Delhi home
'Not A Kingmaker, I Will Win': Actor Vijay's Candid Chat With NDTV
Actor Vijay, whose Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is preparing to contest the Tamil Nadu election this year, spoke to Team NDTV on Friday in his first interview with the national media since he announced his political plunge.
Its not very nice to change the country you represent: WGM Sara Khadem on leaving Iran for Spain
The 28-year-old was forced out of Iran after playing in the 2022 World Rapid and Blitz Championships without wearing a headscarf. She talks about her courageous decision, her life in Spain, the quality of chess in both countries, her experience of competing in the Global Chess League, and dealing with her sons cheeky Spanish
In a first for PMK, Anbumani interviews ticket aspirants
Sources say the interviews have created a buzz among the aspirants, who have had a chance to meet with the leadership and speak about their work within the party
I took it one ball at a time and went with the flow, saysRohan
Karnataka plans integrated Cyber Command Centre with AI-driven policing
Last chance for India, New Zealand to fine-tune preparations for the T20 World Cup
Two of the three fastest T20I fifties in India have come during this series with New Zealand
No one knows who is running BJP govt. in Haryana, it has failed on all fronts: Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Ranji Trophy | Akash,Shahbazsfive-forshelp Bengal tighten its grip on Haryana
The host folds upinside 32 oversfor a meagre 100;SudipandAbhimanyustitch together a 109-run stand in the second essay as the visiting side leads by 248 with seven wickets in hand at stumps on day two
CREDAI fair begins in city; real estate players see big potential in Madurai
Has Manchester United found its Mr. Right in Michael Carrick?
The former Red Devils midfielder has made a stunning start to life as caretaker manager, guiding the club to wins over Man. City and Arsenal. Owing to the quality of football on display and the change in mood around Old Trafford, there is already speculation over whether the 44-year-old deserves to remain in the role beyond the end of the season
Growing burden of obesity a threat to the society, say doctors
Being targeted because Im a Dalit: Thimmapur
Ranji Trophy | AbhirathandHimatejastons help Hyderabad take control against Chhattisgarh
Aman and Pragnay also notch up half-centuries as the home batters grind it out without any urgency
Roy and his love for Rolls Royce
HC seeks report on quarrying operations in Kalligudi
Confident Group was one of the first to move into Sarjapur
Hamas should join the PLO, subscribe to its mandate, says Palestinian Foreign Minister Shahin
Hamas has been in de facto control of the Gaza Strip since 2006 when it defeated Fatah party of President Mahmoud Abbas in an election
Supreme Court sets aside Madras HC order asking accused to marry for bail
Advocates representing the accused-petitioner submitted before the apex court that asking their client to actually marry the woman, even before the charges were proved against him, would amount to pre-judging the allegation that he had made the promise of wedlock
ED arrests former RCom director Punit Garg
The arrest was made on Thursday (January 29, 2026) as part of the ED probe with respect to a First Information Report registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation
Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone setback
In the wake of the cyclone, over 70 civil society groups and activists across Sri Lanka called for the renegotiation of the IMF deal, accusing the Dissanayake government of becoming a prisoner of the ongoing IMF programme
Roy sought time to talk to mother and shot himself in adjoining room
Roys wife, son and daughter, based in Dubai, are expected to reach Bengaluru on Saturday
AIADMK district secretaries to meet on February 4
Allow free access through Somanahalli toll plaza for residents vehicles: Karnataka HC directs NHAI
28,456 nominations received for Telangana Municipal Polls 2026
Phone tapping case: KCR asked to be available for questioning on February 1
The police declined to conduct the examination at his farmhouse, saying the venue must correspond to the ordinary place of residence in official records
Kerala government issues order taking over loan liabilities of Wayanad landslides-affected
Uttarakhand-like attacks forcing Kashmir youth to look inwards: Omar Abdullah
CBFC files caveat in Supreme Court in Jana Nayagan case
A caveat is filed by a litigant in the high courts and the Supreme Court to ensure that no adverse order is passed against it without it being heard
Blue economy a critical driver of infrastructure development, says Shyam Jagannathan
What I eat is my choice: Daali Dhananjaya
Bangladeshi national arrested in Agartala allegedly involved in human trafficking
The detainee reportedly confessed to his involvement in trafficking Bangladeshi nationals through different border routes
2-year Central deputation at SP/DIG level must for IPS officers to be eligible for senior posts: MHA
The MHA writes to States that a minimum of two years of Central experience at SP/DIG or equivalent level will be mandatory for empanelment of IPS officers at IG/equivalent level at the Centre from the 2011 batch onwards.
Unions question apex courts comment linking aggressive unionism to industrial stagnation
These observations of the Supreme Court coupled with its refusal to entertain a plea seeking minimum wages for domestic workers, are deeply concerning, the AITUC said
Law and order: Repository of additional biometric details of accused to help police in probe
Student electrocuted in Raichur school
India-EU FTA is a blueprint for economic colonisation, say farmers outfits
The opening of the processed food market will have a larger and disastrous impact on domestic agricultural production and small farmers, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha says in a statement
CCD founder V.G. Siddhartha too blamed harassment by IT Dept. for ending life
Neelambur junction in Coimbatore reels under traffic snarls during evening hours
Karnataka bans tobacco-related advertisements on RTC buses after public backlash
The decision comes amid growing protests by Kannada activists in Bengaluru and other parts of the state who have recently been removing tobacco-related advertisements from RTC buses.
Farmers complain about brick kilns operating in violation of rules
Watch: Confident Group chairman C J Roy found dead at Bengaluru home amid IT raids
High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability
Water flowed through taps in only 83% of households, and only 76% had water that met standards for e-coli, faecal coliform, pH levels
Bihar Govt. to cover entire fees for SC & ST students enrolled in NIT, IIT, AIIMS, NIFT and CIMP
The State Government also increased the annual fee paid by the department to SC and ST students in non government institutions in the state
Residents seize lorries in Tirupattur against 24x7 operation to stone quarry
Watch | States must be careful in choosing cash transfers over development: CEA
Quality is established in the marketplace through competition, not through quality control orders, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said in an interview to The Hindu.
YSRCP seeks police action over defamatory posters linked to TTD ghee case
PMK founder Ramadoss files case against son Anbumanis claim before Madras High Court
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan are slated to hear his writ petition on February 2, 2026
List of candidates selected for Group-I posts available on APPSC website
Home paid at memorial of last Sri Lankan Tamil King in Vellore
A.P. rejects Telanganas demand for 50:50 sharing of Krishna waters
Pointing out that diversion surplus water from Polavaram project will not harm the upper riparian States, A.P. urges CWC to issue clear allocation guidelines
Transport Minister meets Central officials with a plea for immediate approvals for State projects
Students urged to leverage technology to improve quality of life
Chevireddy charges political vendetta behind his arrest
AP Assembly Budget Session from February 11, Budget on February 14
Cusatdiscontinues three-year LLB evening programme
Driver killed after two lorries collide near Jolarpet
Mangled cars to be displayed to remind drivers against over-speeding
Lokesh urges Centre to permit CSR funding for R&D in institutions
Nearly twenty experts have been consulted at Davos to build an ecosystem supporting Quantum Valley proposed in Andhra Pradesh, said Mr. Lokesh during Hello Lokesh programme
China's coast guard patrolled Japan-held islands almost daily last year as tensions flare
The most recent confrontation in the area came last month, when China said it had expelled an illegal Japanese fishing vessel from the waters around the islands, while Japan said it had intercepted and expelled two Chinese coast guard ships that were approaching the vessel.
Kerala for All conclave on inclusive tourism begins January 31
Policymakers, industry leaders, designers, economists, accessibility practitioners, and travellers will share the stage on the first day as it will bring together policy intent, expert perspectives, lived experience, and design practice to debate on the central question of what it will take to make tourism truly inclusive.
Gross enrolment ratio should go up in higher education: T.G. Sitharam
Hiranandani Communities launches Parkville project in Oragadam
Coastal high-tide flooding declared State-specific disaster
Financial assistance similar to that provided to natural disaster victims under the State Disaster Response Fund norms will be given to those affected
CBI charge sheet confirms animal fat was used in Tirumala laddus: Nara Lokesh
