It’s 10:00 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2026. While the “Filter Coffee” percolated on the possibility of a release, the “Nightcap” serves a cold dose of coastal rain and a high-stakes game of “Alliance Poker” that has the state on edge.
ISRO chief prays at Tirupati ahead of PSLV-C62 rocket launch
Ahead of India’s next major space mission, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan offered prayers at the Tirupati temple on Saturday seeking blessings for the successful launch of the PSLV-C62 rocket, scheduled to lift off on January 12, 2026.
DMK alliance will win over 200 seats: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin has asserted that the DMK-led alliance will win more than 200 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, expressing strong confidence in the government’s performance and the party’s grassroots strength.
Central station upgrades passenger rest rooms
In a bid to enhance passenger comfort and amenities, the Southern Railway has approved the modernisation of resting rooms and short-stay accommodation facilities at Chennai Central Railway Station—one of the busiest railway hubs in the country.
Deep depression over Bay weakens, to cross North SL coast
The Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal weakened into a depression and will be crossing the North Sri Lanka coast today.
Central Forensic team inspects Karur stampede site
Officials from the Central Forensic Department on Friday inspected the stampede site at Velusamypuram in Karur district of Tamil Nadu, where 41 people lost their lives and several others were injured during an election outreach programme of TVK founder and actor-politician Vijay.
Same class, Two pay slips: TN teachers put the State on notice
For nearly two weeks, Tamil Nadu’s secondary grade teachers have sustained a protest that is less about a single pay order and more about accumulated distrust.
Ireland announces squad for T20 World Cup
Ireland has named its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
McCullum says coach role uncertain after Ashes defeat
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who serves as head coach of the England men’s cricket team, has addressed questions about his future following England’s 4–1 Ashes series loss to Australia on home soil, saying he is open to evolution in his coaching approach but emphasised that decisions about his position are not solely up to him.
