Goa nightclub fire: ED conducts raids against Luthra brothers
The ED aims to probe the money-laundering angle linked to the illegal functioning of the club and the role of its promoters
Australia Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates 100th Slam match with easy win
The 22-year-old six-time major winner was at a different level on Rod Laver Arena to book his passage 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 in 2hrs 5mins
Two Himanshu Bhau gang members held after encounter in Delhi
When the police team attempted to stop the vehicle, Vicky opened fire at the personnel, prompting retaliatory action in which he sustained a bullet injury to his left leg, says a senior police officer
PM Modi arrives in Kerala capital, holds roadshow
This is Prime Ministers first visit to State capital after BJP captured power in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in recent local body elections
Ruhaniyat 2026 brings songs of the soul to Bengaluru
The Bengaluru edition of Banyan Trees Ruhaniyat - Seeking the Divine comes to the city this weekend
Time to bid farewell to DMK government: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the NDA campaign for upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. He stated that the state has decided to remove the current DMK government. Modi highlighted the NDA's governance and commitment to regional aspirations resonating with the people. Major NDA leaders, including AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami, will join the rally.
Malaria: is Asia-Pacific on target towards elimination by 2030?
While the Asia-Pacificregionhas made tremendous progress over the past two decades, it is not entirely on track to meet the 2030 malaria elimination target. Two significant challenges remain: securing sustainable long-term financing and ensuring last-mile execution in high-burden countries, say experts
Kolkata Literary Meet: Barbara Kingsolver, Jhumpa Lahiri open with tribute to Mahasweta Devi
Banu Mushtaqs opening address stresses on the power of reading in fractured times
U.S. completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization
Hoax bomb threat emails sent to private schools in Noida, security checks underway
Senior officers, personnel from various police stations, bomb disposal squads, fire services, dog squads and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams were rushed to the affected schools
The HC has given liberty to the State Government to impose additional conditions for licence under the present rules for transport technology aggregators
Inside the world of Bingo Circus in Visakhapatnam
Old-style tented Bingo Circus brings live performances and travelling traditions to Visakhapatnam
Iran protests: Death toll reportedly at 5,002 as Trump says U.S. 'armada' approaching
The new toll comes as tensions remain high over the U.S. President laying down two red lines over the protests the killing of peaceful demonstrators and Tehran conducting mass executions
Whale shark sighting off Visakhapatnam sparks fresh focus on marine conservation
The uncommon encounter by scuba divers in Visakhapatnam waters is prompting renewed attention on whale shark conservation, marine documentation and the fragile ecology of the Andhra coast
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is to recognise and honour invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organisations in the field of disaster management
Basant Panchami puja begins at Bhojshala site amid tight security in M.P.s Dhar
As many as 8,000 security personnel, including district police, Rapid Action Force, CRPF, MP Armed Force, SRPF and women police units, have been deployed around the site
ISKCON festival in Belagavi on January 24-25
Bhajans, kirtans, aarti will be held on both days
Fresh snowfall in Jammus higher reaches; rains bring relief from long dry spell in plains
The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills also witnessed the first snowfall of the season, forcing the authorities to suspend the yatra
Watch: Donald Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion over de-banking claims
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a massive $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank de-banked him for political reasons shortly after he left office in 2021.
Spotify launches AI-driven 'prompted playlist' for premium users in US, Canada
The expansion is the latest in a series of AI-powered updates on the Swedish streaming platform as it looks to attract more users to its subscription plans from the free tier
Nine fall ill due to water contamination in Madhya Pradeshs Mhow
Cases of water-borne diseases were reported from the Patti Bazaar and Chander Marg areas on Thursday (January 22, 2026) night, officials said
Elon Musk's X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows
X was back up after a brief outage for thousands of users globally on Thursday, according to Downdetector.com
Cheekatilo movie review: Sobhita Dhulipala anchors a crime drama that occasionally thrills
Sharan Kopishettys Telugu film works more as a compelling social commentary than an edge-of-the-seat whodunnit
PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: NDA kicks off Tamil Nadu Polls campaign with Madurantakam rally
PM Modi is set to address a large gathering in Madurantakam at around 3 pm today
TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat
TikTok announced it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business
Light rains, thunderstorm across parts of Delhi; rain likely in Punjab and Haryana
IMD has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by rain over Delhi and adjoining regions for the day due to an ongoing western disturbance
World Economic Forum 2026 LIVE: African President pitches business deals to Trumps son Eric
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, in his speech at the World Economic Forum said the first trilateral meeting between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia would take place on Friday (January 23) and Saturday (January 24)
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance met with Minneapolis leaders and said he heard the terrible story but later learnt the boy was only detained, not arrested
Fadnavis refutes allegations of domestic MoUs being signed at Davos
Circular economy for Mumbai, Indias first Innovation city in the State, were some of the key announcements
Seemingly down and out at 4-0 in the second set, the world number 55 broke Sabalenka three times and nudged ahead to 6-5, forcing the Belarusian into a surprising scrap to the finish
Koel was determined to stop her baby sister from whimpering and crying in her sleep. To do that, she had to step into a dream.
Elon Musk makes Davos debut with promise of robots for all
Elon Musk sees his humanoid robots hitting the market next year, one of several optimistic forecasts by the US tech mogul
Donald Trump revokes Canadas invitation to join Board of Peace
Last week, the Canadian Prime Ministers office said Carney had been invited to serve on the board and planned to accept
Vijays TVK gets whistle symbol ahead of 2026 polls
The overall expectations and desire of the people of Tamil Nadu is that our leader should become the Chief Minister. As a first step, this symbol has been given, Kumar told reporters here.
John Berger never stopped experimenting with form and voice
In the centenary year of the great English art critic and writer, a look at a career spent insisting that changing our perspectives could change the world; Bergers influential books, including the acclaimed Ways of Seeing, are about history, people, and revealing the illusion of objectivity
Annas Archive claims it never dealt with Nvidia directly
Annas Archive, a search engine for multiple illegal shadow libraries, stated in a Reddit post that it had never dealt with Nvidia directly
Science quiz: on palaeoclimatology
MK Stalin Seeks Amendment To Scrap Governor's Address In Assembly
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said that the DMK would consult like-minded opposition parties across the country to move a constitutional amendment abolishing the practice of the Governor's address at the start of the first session of state Assemblies.
IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight gets bomb threat; nothing suspicious found after thorough checks
Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, the official said, adding no suspicious or adverse findings were detected
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Subverting the marriage plot | Review of Sonora Jhas novelIntemperance
Jhas heroine claims midlife as spectacle and rebellion, choosing suitors, shedding shame, and proving desire has no expiry date
Citizens of the world | Review of Soul Climateby Inez Baranay
Connecting history with fiction, the author seeks to create a dialogic space for discovering like-mindedness
WhenE.V.K.Sampath hit the headlines in Tamil Nadu
Sampath, nephew ofE.V.Ramasamy, enjoyed a special relationship withDMKfounderC.N.Annadurai.Before otherDMKleaders, he realised the futility of pursuing the demand for aDravidaNadu. He quit theDMKin 1961 and founded a party, which he merged with the Congress. Sampathsbirth centenary falls on March 6, 2026.
Column | Top books to read this month: January 2026
Unravelling secrets, hidden threats and slow tension these novels are all about the thrill of the chase
Republic Day 2026 | 6 books to read on the Indian Constitution
The Constitution emerged through negotiation, participation, and collective imagination; we feature a selection of books which urge citizens to keep that spirit alive
Myth and reality | Review of literary magazine Granta on India
The magazine is a reflection of the country itself, simultaneously confident and uncertain of its place in the world
Seven-tier security, traffic diversions to be in place today for PM Modis meeting in Chennai
Government buses, light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles to be diverted to alternate roads between Chennai - Tindivanam
Basant Panchami: Key to learning
TN removed from buses during AIADMK rule: Minister
Tambaram railway station to get new foot overbridge by March
The FOB is being built at a cost of 24 crore. It would have nine lifts and 10 escalators. It aims to enable quick access from both sides of the station
CPM: Police behaviour was undemocratic
J&K Jr Ball Badminton team screened in Srinagar
Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 22: The screening test for the J&K Junior Ball Badminton Boys & Girls Team was conducted at Polo Ground, Srinagar, ahead of the 70th Junior National Ball Badminton Championship 2025-26 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, from January 28 to February 1. As per handout issued the screened players had earlier participated in a Selection Trial on December 15, 2025, at Gindun Sports Stadium, Raj Bagh, followed by a 14-day Residential Coaching Camp from December 24, 2025, [] The post J&K Jr Ball Badminton team screened in Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cong MLA seeks action against YouTuber
Putin meets three U.S. envoys for late-night talks on Ukraine
Mr. Putin greeted the Americans shortly before midnight in Moscow after Mr. Trump said a deal was easonably close and Mr. Witkoff said negotiations had come down to one last issue
Uttarakhand Congress MLA's son staged own attack; absconds after revelation
Three masked assailants on a two-wheeler allegedly attacked Mr. Raj with sticks and rods, seriously injuring him. He was admitted to the ICU for several hours
Piyush Goyal calls for Udhayanidhi Stalins removal over hate speech, meets minor allies
Indian Bank to expand operations in Southeast Asia and UAE
Danish PM backs NATO 'permanent presence' around Greenland
Ms. Frederiksen said discussions about Denmark's sovereignty were off the table. It cannot be changed, she said
Fifty years ago | Centre studying take-over of foreign drug firms
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons
Mr. Trump alleges he tried to raise the issue personally with Mr. Dimon after the bank started to close his accounts, and that Mr. Dimon assured Mr. Trump he would figure out what was happening
Apollo Hospitals achieves milestone in heart and lung transplantation programme
Rajaa invites EPS to industrial conclave
From hills to House: Paniya tribal women witness assembly session
Wasnt allowed to raise poultry farmers issues: EPS on walkout
Indias motorcycle exports hit a new post-covid peak in 2025
Adar Poonawalla to make 'strong and competitive' bid for RCB
Royal Challengers are the defending IPL champions and, perhaps, have the biggest fan base among the 10 teams in the league
TASE Global opens new unit, plans further Rs 100 cr expansion
Tilottama tops 10m Air Rifle Women trials; Mane, Sidhu too win
Shahu Tushar Mane of Railways won in the men's event, while Vijayveer Sidhu claimed top spot in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol T2 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
Stalin opens Okkiyam Madavu overbridge to ease OMR traffic
DMK ministers hit out at BJP govt over promotion of Tamil
Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira in SA squad for T20 World Cup
Both De Zorzi and Ferreira are also ruled out of Proteas three-match home T20I series against the West Indies
A hundred years ago | Yet another cure
Harshita stars for Maharashtra Kesari
With both teams tied on four points, Maharashtra Kesari, who won the tie 5-4, moved to second on the table with 14 bout wins behind UP Dominators, who have won 20 bouts
Only India qualified to advocate world peace, says ISRO scientist
TN increases Tholkappia Park daily walking slots to 3,000; halves fees
Statewide protest underway over staffing crisis
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh beats Nguyen; Arjun shocked by Fedoseev
Gukesh's timely victory ahead of the first rest day on Thursday (January 22, 2026) put him on three points out of a possible five and the Indian ace went up to joint fourth spot behind three leaders
Kuppai Thiruvizha: More than 500 tonnes of waste collected
Education Ministry sets up three-member team to review cases of student suicides at IIT-Kanpur
Two students have ended their lives at IIT-Kanpur within the past month, prompting the government to set up the committee
India disregarded friendly advice on controlling Hasinas government: Former Awami ally G.M. Quader
Mr. Quader said his party is not receiving support from the current administration because of its past association with the Awami League and accused the countrys interim governmentof lacking sincerity in delivering an inclusive election
AAP responsible for Kirari waterlogging; will complete sewer work by June: Parvesh
Delhi records decline in theft, burglary cases: police data
Forensic report of Atishis video not shared with Delhi Assembly: source
Five held for stabbing to death 25-year-old man in Mangolpuri
Secondary particulate matter main cause of pollution: CAQM report
With dust settling, Delhi crawls back to normalcy
Two more builders arrested in Noida techie death case
CM lays foundation for rejuvenation of Munak Canal
Stalin launches Sprint 1; now, register properties without visiting Sub Registrars office
While paperless registration is now available for all 30 deed types, presenceless registration is available for 10 types of documents including sale deeds, sale agreements, and lease deeds
Schools to display first list of Nursery admissions today
