Month: January 2026

A 50-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 12th floor of a five-star hotel in Delhi’s Connaught Place area on Sunday, police said.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday urged the State Election Commission to cancel results in 68 civic wards where ruling Mahayuti nominees were declared winners unopposed, saying uncontested victories effectively rob ‘Gen Z’ and first-time voters of their voting right.

Sharpening her attack on the Election Commission, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged CEC Gyanesh Kumar to halt the “arbitrary and flawed” SIR in the state, warning that its continuation in the present form could trigger “mass disenfranchisement” and “strike at the foundations of democracy”.

India on Sunday voiced “deep concern” over the US’ capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation and called for a peaceful resolution of the issues to ensure stability in the region.

Amid Chennai’s growing traffic congestion, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has established itself as a fast, reliable, and preferred mode of public transport, second only to suburban trains.

Redevelopment work at Chennai Central Railway Station is progressing swiftly under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aimed at transforming railway stations with modern infrastructure, improved passenger amenities, and enhanced accessibility.

With the Pongal festival scheduled to be celebrated on January 15, the Tamil Nadu government is gearing up to operate special bus services to manage the heavy festive travel across the State.

Victoria Public Hall, one of Chennai’s most iconic heritage landmarks, has reopened after an extensive renovation, marking a major milestone in the city’s heritage conservation efforts.

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday (06-01-2026) from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm for maintenance work.