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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 2, 2026
PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu reached $3.5 billion in 2025, despite a significant Q4 slowdown.
Tamil Nadu initiates the first phase of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 on January 5, assessing tiger populations and habitats.
In India, mandatory attendance policies in places of higher education serve as a tool of pedagogical pacification, undermining student autonomy and intellectual curiosity
Unchecked wealth accumulation of the last couple of decades has meant a blurring of the boundaries separating the political from the economic
Bihar's Deputy CMs are significantly wealthier than CM Nitish Kumar, with assets exceeding his by millions.
Post-holiday traffic congestion in Bengaluru causes lengthy delays on highways as holidaymakers return home after the festive season.
Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar receives the Sangita Kalanidhi award, while N. Rajam inspires students at Chennai's Music Academy Sadas.
CM Revanth Reddy challenges KCR to discuss water projects in Assembly, alleging mismanagement and corruption in previous government.
The Haryana government regularises unauthorised occupation of village commons through payment, framing it as an administrative settlement to reduce litigation and recover value for panchayats.
CITU conference condemns VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Acts and Labour Codes, demanding repeal to restore workers' rights and federal integrity.
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala spent New Year’s Day at Moonnayini in Akalad, Chavakkad, as part of his Gandhigramam project, which is now in its 16th year.
NHAI hires new contractor to complete ₹22-crore underpass near Arcot, addressing traffic chaos and safety concerns.
Soumen Sen appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, succeeding Nithin Jamdar.