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    Kerala BJP supports renaming state to ‘Keralam’; writes to PM, CM

    The Federal
    13 Jan 2026 2:18 PM IST

    Rajeev Chandrasekhar says party's ideology has been grounded in protecting linguistic culture and traditions, and that it has always seen the state as 'Keralam'

    According to the state BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the renaming would help to curb the attempts of extremist forces that are raising demands for the division of the state into separate districts on the basis of religion
    Kerala
    Rahul Gandhi backs Vijay over Jana Nayagan delay: ‘Attack on Tamil culture’
    Tamil Nadu

    Rahul Gandhi backs Vijay over Jana Nayagan delay: ‘Attack on Tamil culture’

    13 Jan 2026 2:05 PM IST
    Karnataka home minister: Govt ready to provide clarifications on Hate Speech bill to Governor
    Karnataka

    Karnataka home minister: Govt ready to clarify Hate Speech Bill to Governor

    13 Jan 2026 1:31 PM IST
    Supreme Court
    India

    Supreme Court warns states of heavy compensation for stray dog bites

    13 Jan 2026 1:27 PM IST
    Operation Sindoor proved strength of Armed Forces is synergy: Gen Dwivedi

    Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, warns Army chief

    13 Jan 2026 1:21 PM IST
    Rahul Mamkootathil heckled at Kerala hospital after third rape arrest; Cong disowns MLA

    Rahul Mamkootathil remanded in 3-day police custody in sexual assault case

    13 Jan 2026 1:20 PM IST
    Canadian police arrest suspect in $20m gold heist; another at large in India

    Canadian police arrest suspect in $20m gold heist; another at large in India

    13 Jan 2026 12:56 PM IST
    Kohli narrowly missed his 54th ODI ton in the first ODI but his stroke-filled 91-ball 93 set up Indias win even though a mini collapse created a few nervous moments

    Ind vs NZ, 2nd ODI preview: Confident India eye series win amid injury worries

    13 Jan 2026 12:54 PM IST
    Mumbai: After argument over tuition classes, actors son ends life by jumping off high-rise

    Bengaluru dental college suspends six faculty after student suicide over humiliation

    13 Jan 2026 12:37 PM IST
    SC delivers split verdict on prior sanction for probing govt staff

    SC delivers split verdict on prior sanction for probing govt staff

    13 Jan 2026 11:53 AM IST
    Pinarayi Vijayan with teacup

    Rahul Mamkootathil case: Teacup quote in Pinarayi photo adds new dimension

    13 Jan 2026 11:26 AM IST
    At 3 deg celsius, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years

    At 3 deg celsius, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years

    13 Jan 2026 10:54 AM IST
    Trump slaps 25pc tariff on any country trading with Iran; India, China, UAE to face fallout

    Trump slaps 25 pc tariff on 'any country' trading with Iran; India to face fallout

    13 Jan 2026 10:13 AM IST
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    Jan 13 News Live:No change in leadership, says Karnataka CM after meeting Rahul Gandhi

    13 Jan 2026 6:47 AM IST
    The Dig review: Why Keeladi findings matter to India’s present as much as its past

    The Dig review: Why Keeladi findings matter to India’s present as much as its past

    Aditya Mani Jha
    13 Jan 2026 6:30 AM IST

    Sowmiya Ashok’s book, which explores the science, politics and sociology around Keeladi excavation in Tamil Nadu, explains why it has become a site of...

    Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu

    What is the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme and why it sparked a row

    13 Jan 2026 6:20 AM IST
    Karur stampede probe: Vijay faces around 100 questions in 6-hour CBI grilling

    Karur stampede probe: Vijay faces around 100 questions in 6-hour CBI grilling

    12 Jan 2026 10:00 PM IST
    100 years of Left, Right, Centre: What next for Indian politics? | Talking Sense With Srini

    100 years of Left, Right, Centre: What next for Indian politics? | Talking Sense With Srini

    12 Jan 2026 9:02 PM IST
    Donald Trump

    Iran open to negotiations but ready for war as Trump weighs military action

    12 Jan 2026 8:21 PM IST
    Vande Bharat Sleeper facilities food

    Local cuisine, upgraded facilities, no VIP quota: What to expect on Vande Bharat Sleeper

    12 Jan 2026 8:16 PM IST
    Pm Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

    Germany offers visa-free transit for Indian passport holders: What it means

    12 Jan 2026 8:12 PM IST
    Ladakh violence: SC defers hearing on Wangchuk’s detention to Oct 15

    Sonam Wangchuk not seen in videos used for NSA detention: Sibal informs SC

    12 Jan 2026 8:01 PM IST
    File photo of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge (centre) with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (right) and deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (left). Photo credit: X/Siddaramaiah

    Power tussle: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar may be called to Delhi for talks

    12 Jan 2026 7:36 PM IST
    The court acquitted all of the 20 accused, including a minor, ruling that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges alleged beyond reasonable doubt

    Delhi court grants bail to POCSO accused, notes no forcible assault

    12 Jan 2026 7:12 PM IST
    studying abroad programmes

    As Australia joins list of countries curbing Indian students, what options do you have?

    12 Jan 2026 6:51 PM IST
    Petition claims Ajmer Dargah was originally Shiva temple, seeks ASI survey

    Petition claims Ajmer Dargah was originally Shiva temple, seeks ASI survey

    12 Jan 2026 6:47 PM IST
    VD Satheesan

    UDF skips LDF protest against Centre, alleges CPI(M)-BJP nexus in Kerala

    12 Jan 2026 6:22 PM IST
    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

    ED moves SC seeking FIR against Mamata Banerjee, flags obstruction in I-PAC probe

    12 Jan 2026 5:44 PM IST
    ISRO PSLV-C62

    ISRO’s PSLV failure: Who pays when rocket missions go wrong?

    12 Jan 2026 5:32 PM IST
    all-rounder Ayush Badoni

    Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

    12 Jan 2026 5:24 PM IST
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