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Net FDI negative for fourth month in a row in November 2025, outflows exceed inflows by $446 million
Net foreign portfolio investments have also been negative so far in the financial year 2025-26, with uncertainty over the India-U.S. trade deal and the weakening rupee affecting investor confidence
read moreAndhra Government to spend over ₹75 crore to renovate 57 temples in Nellore
Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy plans to set up a 100-acre solar power project in the lands of Narasimha Swamy temple
read moreNotice issued to singer Neha Singh Rathore in Varanasi case over remarks on PM Modi
Lanka police station in-charge Rajkumar Sharma said a case was registered against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in 2025 on charges of making derogatory comments about the Prime Minister
read moreHYDRAA to develop Hyderabad’s Saroornagar lake spread over 90 acres
The Commissioner assures help in Katora Houz heritage pond restoration
read moreNASA astronaut Sunita Williams arrives in Kozhikode for Kerala Literature Festival
She will take part in various events of the festival till January 25
read moreCold conditions grip Kashmir; snowfall likely
“There was a decrease in night temperatures at most places in Kashmir and the mercury settled below the freezing point across the valley,” officials said
read moreKarnataka governor vs government: Opposition leaders criticise Congress over scenes in House
Mr. Ashok alleged that Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil had attempted to “block the Governor’s way” inside the Assembly and demanded that action be taken.
read moreJ&K woman officer to command all-male CRPF marching contingent on Republic Day
Simran Bala, for the first time, will command a party of more than 140 male personnel during the annual national event
read moreSupreme Court issues notice to Delhi government on plea of LeT terrorist against death penalty in 2000 Red Fort case
LeT terrorist Mohammad Arif was awarded the death sentence for the 2000 Red Fort attack that killed three Army jawans
read moreFresh encounter breaks out in J&K’s Kishtwar
A fresh contact was established with the holed up terrorists in the dense forests of Singhpora on Thursday (January 22, 2026) morning, officials said
read moreA total of 167 drug samples flagged as 'not of standard quality' in December 2025: Health Ministry
The list of NSQ and spurious drugs is put up on the CDSCO portal on a monthly basis as part of routine regulatory surveillance activity
read moreNoida techie death: Fresh FIR against builders for flouting environment pollution laws
The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (January 22, 2026) continued its probe into the matter on the third day
read moreKarnataka Governor Gehlot reads just two lines of his address in Legislature session, CM calls it ‘violation of Constitution’
This is the third face-off between a governor and a state government in the past two days in non BJP-ruled states.
read more1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court acquits Sajjan Kumar in Vikaspuri, Janakpuri violence case
In August 2023, a court had charged Sajjan Kumar with rioting and promoting enmity, while discharging him of murder and criminal conspiracy offences
read moreCan Bharathapuzha river in Kerala survive Maha Magha, dubbed ‘Kumbh of the South’?
The days leading up to the inauguration of its modern ode have been punctuated with religio-political tensions. Yet, beneath the spiritual, cultural, and political contestations lies a more pressing concern: How will the already fragile Bharathapuzha sustain a recurring Kumbh-scale event?
read moreGunfight erupts between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest
The Jharkhand police headquarters reported that intermittent firing has been underway since morning
read morePalaniswami hosts BJP delegation for breakfast as NDA takes final shape in T.N.
The meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the State
read moreKerala Assembly adjourned amid uproar over Sabarimala gold theft controversy
Opposition seeks resignation of Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan and expulsion of Travancore Devaswom Board president
read moreMan kidnapped, shot dead in violence-hit Churachandpur
The murder was recorded on camera by unidentified assailants in Churachandpur
read moreAmruta Fadnavis hits back at Sanjay Raut, says ‘my husband in Davos not for picnic’
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is in Davos to participate in the World Economic Forum annual meeting
read moreCollapse of newly constructed water tank in Surat: seven arrested
Efforts were underway to apprehend Deputy Executive Engineer Jay Chaudhari, an official release said
read moreWatch: The Hindu Editorial | Meaningless formality: On Governors, their actions
The actions of the Tamil Nadu and Kerala Governors during their Assembly addresses on January 20 have triggered a fresh constitutional debate. Chief Ministers accused the Governors of skipping, altering or refusing to read Cabinet-approved speeches, violating long-standing conventions.
read moreKerala prisoners’ wage hike draws fire; government defends move
Decision draws flak particularly since it comes in run-up to Assembly elections. Critics highlight disparity of wages provided to workers in other sectors
read moreFirst ‘Made in India’ C-295 aircraft expected to roll out of factory before September: Jaishankar
In his remarks at a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, Mr. Jaishankar asserted that the world must display “zero tolerance” towards terrorism
read moreBengaluru hospital performs combined robotic heart bypass and prostate cancer surgery in a single operative session
Although combining two major surgeries under a single anaesthesia is rare, in this case, it significantly helped avoid multiple major surgeries and hospital admissions, repeated exposure to anaesthesia, prolonged recovery and high risk
read moreIndia ‘stopped’ buying oil from Russia, claims U.S. Treasury Secretary
“India started buying Russian oil after the (Ukraine) conflict began, but President Trump put a 25% tariff on them, and India has geared down and has stopped buying Russian oil,” says Mr. Bessent
read moreEssential to forge alliance with Left, Congress at the earliest to defeat Trinamool, BJP, says Nawshad Siddique
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) led Left Front, Congress and ISF had forged an alliance with the ISF in the 2021 Assembly polls but the alliance did not result in much electoral success
read moreShould corruption charges need prior sanction? | Explained
What does Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 mandate? Why was there a split verdict on deciding whether Section 17A was constitutionally valid? What do earlier rulings by the Supreme Court state? What are the systemic reforms needed to tackle corruption among public officials?
read moreA fight over figures: the constitutional debate over numerals
A forgotten but fiery debate in the Constituent Assembly once pitted cultural pride against pragmatic modernity over something as simple as numerals. This controversy reminds us how even digits became symbols of identity and plurality
read moreThree charred to death in bus accident in Nandyal district
There were nearly 36 passengers in the bus at the time of accident and some of them suffered injuries
read moreTiger from Telangana enters Eluru District; Forest Department on high alert
The pugmarks indicate the tiger may be retracing its route back toward Telangana through which it entered the district
read moreIPE-The Hindu FIC college quiz in Hyderabad on January 27
The Hyderabad event will be held at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram, Bagh Lingampally and quiz is open and free for all undergraduate students below the age of 28
read moreRevanth-led delegation successfully convinces investors at WEF meet, explaining Telangana’s proactive policies
Telangana Chief Minister pitches for investments on the strength of roadmap for realising US $ 3 trillion economy
read moreMinister urges coordination for timely Ramzan arrangements
Mr. Azharuddin was chairing a review meeting with district minorities welfare officers on Wednesday where he underscored the need for Ramzan preparations
read moreCaste survey report before Feb. 10, says Minister
Tangadagi claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had responded to the needs of the communities, and has released ₹1,600 crore to all development corporations
read moreShivraj Singh Chouhan to coach BJP-JD(S) on new job scheme
Sources in the BJP said that the party State leadership had requested the Centre to depute Mr. Chouhan to Karnataka to provide orientation to the Opposition members
read moreIndia, E.U. agree to sign security and defence partnership next week: Kaja Kallas
Kallas noted that the E.U. is among India’s largest trading partners and described India as “indispensable” to Europe’s economic resilience
read moreLadki Bahin scheme: 1.57 crore continue to receive aid; 86 lakh beneficiaries dropped
Maharashtra government announced to carry out physical verification of over 24 lakhs rejected beneficiaries
read moreOdisha to conduct polls for 24 new civic bodies in June end
State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) said it was mandatory to complete the electoral process within six months of the declaration of any municipal area
read moreRajasthan approves draft Bill to restrict property transfer in ‘disturbed areas’ to address communal tension
Law Minister Jogaram Patel said after the Cabinet meeting in Jaipur that the areas affected by violence, mob unrest, or “improper clustering” — with a change in demographic profile — could be declared as disturbed
read moreAfter HC quashes FIR against Amit Malviya, BJP demands removal of Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy CM
read moreNaidu proposes Israel Industrial Park and Dubai Food Cluster in A.P.
The Chief Minister meets several key leaders from Israel, UAE and Switzerland, seeking investment tie-ups with Andhra Pradesh
read moreA tactical thaw in Kerala politics
SNDP and NSS warm up to each other, bringing identity politics to the centre
read moreCamps will be organised at block and panchayat level once a month to give ‘life certificate’: Bihar Minister
Beneficiaries’ number under Social Security Pension Scheme increased to 1.16 crore in 2025 from 12 lakh in 2005
read moreMGNREGA workers unearth artillery shell near Arakkonam
Initial inquiry revealed that the shell has been completely corroded
read moreVellore Corporation starts to install bins for plastic waste in Nicholson Canal
Congested spots have been identified to install bins for collection of PET bottles
read more‘Freebies’ different from public welfare investment, says Supreme Court
Supreme Court asks why there is no dedicated diversion of revenue surplus for developmental purposes, which would further the constitutional ideal of inclusivity through free medical care and education for the poor
read moreKSCA confident of making all recommended security measures at Chinnaswamy Stadium by Feb. end
read moreKarnataka Governor likely to skip portions of text in his address to State legislature
Thaawarchand Gehlot has expressed reservations over 11 paragraphs in the speech prepared by the Congress government in Karnataka; these paragraphs include strong criticism of the Central government for introducing the VB-G RAM G Act
read moreCAQM submits long-term steps to curb air pollution; Supreme Court asks Delhi authorities to act
The measures include phasing out polluting vehicles from Delhi-NCR, fortifying the pollution-under-check regime, augmentation of rail transport and metro models, revised electric vehicle policy, etc.
read moreWhy are landless tribals and farmers protesting in Maharashtra? | The Hindu Explains
Thousands of farmers and tribals from areas like Vasai, and the tehsils of Palghar, including Charoti, Manor, Wada, Vikramgad, Talasari, and Mokhed, participated in the “long march” protest led by Communist Party of India (Marxist) from Charoti to Palghar Collector office covering about 60 km on foot. The protest started on January 19, 2026, and continued on January 20, 2026 at the Palghar Collector office, where the demonstrators will stay till all the demands are fulfilled. What are their demands?
read moreGita Press works not for profit but to shape generations, says Amit Shah
Home Minister says institution has kept Sanatan consciousness alive through ideas and literature
read moreOpposition slams transfer of magistrate who ordered FIR against cops in Sambhal violence case
Sambhal CJM Vibhanshu Sudheer transferred to Sultanpur as Civil Judge (Senior Division) days after the FIR direction; “politically motivated”, says Congress; undermines judicial independence, say lawyers
read moreDeputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka takes whirlwind tour of tribal heartland of Utnoor mandal in Adilabad district
read moreSupreme Court tells States to frame policy on police media briefing in three months
The manual prepared by the amicus curiae upholds the integrity of investigations, noting that the police “communicate to prevent harm, correct rumours, enlist public cooperation and maintain law and order”
read moreMadras High Court accepts Chennai Corporation’s revised layout map restricting number of shops in Marina beach to 300
Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira appoint retired Chief Justice N. Paul Vasanthakumar to monitor drawal of lots for allotment of those shops
read moreDhaka declared ‘non-family’ station due to ‘deteriorating’ security situation: Indian officials
This is a precautionary measure due to the threat of mob attacks against Indian missions, officials say, with tensions rising ahead of the February 12 election; will not hurt diplomatic, consular activities
read moreLancet experts call for a ‘citizen-centric’ healthcare delivery and use of technology
The commission said with “WHO facing serious difficulties and the U.S. Government in retreat from global health”, India can be “an even stronger voice for the Global South and promote a more equitable distribution of power in a multipolar global order”
read moreDelhi-Katra special trains extended amid high passenger demand
Services to make four additional trips till January 27, says Northern Railway
read moreHical Technologies rolls out ‘Corporate Commute’ to encourage employees to shift to public transport in Bengaluru
The STAMP challenge is led by WRI India and the Toyota Mobility Foundation, with support from industry and transport stakeholders including ELCIA, ELCITA, BMRCL and BMTC
read moreTrump repeats claim that he stopped India-Pakistan war
India has consistently denied any third-party intervention
read moreGovernment mulls over Trump Gaza board invitation, as leaders of Israel, UAE, and Pakistan join
Sources say Arab leaders to be consulted at conference on January 30-31; Modi expected to travel to West Asia, Israel soon
read moreIndian start-ups can lead solutions to global challenges, says V-P
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said India was racing towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and that the nation’s youth would play a decisive role in realising this vision
read moreControversy erupts in U.P. over notice to religious leader over use of ‘Shankaracharya’ title
The tug of war between the authorities and Mr. Saraswati started during the Magh Mela, an annual month-long religious fair in which devotees assemble at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, for a holy dip
read moreHow BDA complexes fell out of favour and what the new redevelopment means
Many Bengalureans who grew up in the 1980s and early 1990s fondly recall visiting these complexes
read moreCabinet nod for ₹404-crore second phase of Chellanam seawall project
Funds for the project will be mobilised through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, while Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited has been assigned as the special purpose vehicle to implement the project
read moreStormy session likely on new job scheme and more
While Congress has said that VB-G RAM G Act that replaces MGNREGA weakens livelihood security, Opposition BJP and JD(S) has insisted that it is aimed at correcting issues in the old scheme
read moreBengaluru Suburban Rail Project deadline pushed to 2030 from Oct. 2026
It was sanctioned in October 2020 after decades of deliberation and was envisioned as a high-capacity commuter rail system carrying nearly 20 lakh passengers daily
read moreAll six stanzas of Vande Mataram to get the spotlight in Culture Ministry’s Republic Day tableau
In Parliament, PM had accused the Congress of “sabotage”, sowing the seeds of Partition by adopting only the first two stanzas as the national song
read moreAround 3.26 crore U.P. voters could get SIR hearing notices
Of these 3.26 crore people, the names of nearly 1.04 crore could not be mapped to the 2003 voter lists when the last SIR had been conducted, while 2.22 crore had “logical discrepancies” in mapping
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