Morning Digest: Bihar’s ex-Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi passes away; BMC to remove 3 other billboards after several dead in dust storm, and more
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Sushil Kumar Modi, Bihar’s ‘Bhamashah’ and former Deputy Chief Minister, passes away at 72
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi passed away in New Delhi on May 13 at the age of 72. He was suffering from cancer.
Mumbai’s Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: BMC issues notice to ad agency for immediate removal of three other hoardings
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a notice to an advertisement agency on May 13 after the Ghatkopar billboard collapse incident, asking it to immediately remove the remaining three hoardings near the spot, officials said.
SC denies Soren’s plea for interim bail, but agrees to hear his challenge to arrest by the ED on May 17
The Supreme Court refused interim bail on May 13 for former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to campaign for the Lok Sabha election, but agreed to list his plea to quash his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a land scam.
UN-linked body defers NHRC-India accreditation for second year in a row
Goschen Library in Chennai reopens after restoration, offering modern facilities while preserving its historic charm for eager readers.
Explore India's data centre challenges and the urgent need for sustainable practices amid rising environmental concerns and potential 'data dumping'.
Although students from Tamil Nadu remain the leading recipients of educational loans across India, there has been a significant decline in the number of active loans they hold. The number of active education loan accounts decreased from 27.4 lakh accounts to about 20.1 lakh in the period. The fall can be mostly attributed to the fall in Tamil Nadu’s numbers.
If you live along OMR, you might see 2025 as the year residents quietly set up the systems that are going to make 2026 and beyond very different on this side of the city.
Paris FC shocks PSG, eliminating the Cup holders with a historic win despite being heavily outplayed in the match.
Iranians are using Elon Musk's Starlink to bypass internet blackouts amid ongoing protests and government crackdowns.
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 13, 2026
China’s EAST fusion reactor surpasses density limits, paving the way for advancements in sustainable fusion energy production.
Chennai Metrowater aims for continuous water supply in Adyar zone, boosting daily supply to 50 million litres in two years.
Karnataka's Bhoomi project offers lessons for other States rushing to digitise land records
The Manidhanaeyam Free IAS Academy in Chennai distributes The Hindu Yearbook 2026 and financial support to UPSC candidates.
London's homicide rate per capita reaches an all-time low, challenging perceptions of safety in the city.
Congress MP Manish Tewari emphasizes internal cohesion as vital for India's strategic autonomy amid global challenges in his new book.