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Dope-tainted Reetika dropped; compound archers enter TOPS core group

The list was drastically pruned from 179 to 94 last year, marking the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics cycle. But it has been redrawn to reflect th

2026 set to be the historic Year of the Mega-IPO as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic eye public debuts with a combined value near $3 trillion

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic Eye Public Debuts: The year 2026 is officially positioned to become the most significant milestone in the history o

Sabarimala gold theft probe unsatisfactory, says Sunny Joseph

An Encounter: Jammu Held Hostage by VIP Culture on New Year

Jammu Tawi: Jammu once again stood still not because of a natural calamity or security threat, but because a few VIPs decided to move and show t

Kashmiri Edition of Constitution Marks Cultural and Linguistic Milestone

In a significant step towards recognising Indias linguistic heritage, the Constitution of India has been translated into the Kashmiri language fo

Devotion Marks New Year at Tirumala as Pilgrims Choose Prayer Over Revelry

Across the Tirupati region, major temples such as Srikalahasti and Kanipakam also witnessed a steady flow of devotees on New Years Day.

SPV likely to implement Kuzhikandam creek remediation project

Mughal Road, SinthanTop Rd shut due to heavy snowfall

Jammu, Jan 1 : The Mughal Road and Sinthan Top Road connecting Kashmir with the Jammu region were closed for vehicular traffic following snowfall

Australia names a spin-heavy squad of 15 players for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India

Starc has missed just one of the past six ICC's T20 events but retired from the format at the international level late last year

Businessman Killed Over 12,000 Chit Fund Dispute In Jagtial

According to police, the victim, Kolagani Anjaiah, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital after being assaulted by a father and son. The

JKBOSE drops old syllabus in 2026

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has discarded the old syllabus which was in vogue for the Failure students. The fa

Frozen hands, fresh carrots

JERC shelves PDDs 20 pc peak hour surcharge proposal

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has decided to shelve the proposal of JKPDD see

Festive Cheer Pushes AP Liquor Sales Up 8% in December

Visakhapatnam witnessed a sharp New Years Eve surge, recording liquor sales worth Rs.9.91 crore on December 31 alone.

Telangana Prisons Department stall inaugurated at Numaish

TGNPC Checks Electricity Pole Manufacturing Processes

Varun Reddy checked the mix ratios of cement, sand, and other material used in pole manufacturing and verified whether the mixing adhered to pres

NR Vigilance recovers over Rs 40,000 on SrinagarKatra Train

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and

KCR wrote 28 letters for enhanced Krishna water share: Harish Rao

150 OGWs active in Kishtwar, say cops

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: More than 150 over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits are operating in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, police said

J&K Cricketer banned for using Palestine flag on helmet; summoned by police

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: A unique controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on New Years Day in the J&K Champions League tournament. Cricketer Furqa

DC Edit | Reforms Need Bigger Push

In the late 1990s, the Atal Behari Vajpayee government opened up the economy to counter economic sanctions imposed after the nuclear tests. In th

Ashish Kundra takes charge as CS Ladakh

Leh, Jan 1: Senior IAS officer Ashish Kundra on Thursday took charge as the chief secretary of Ladakh and reaffirmed his commitment to effective

Three held for possessing narcotic substances in Mylapore

TANSACS employees threaten protest for regularisation of jobs

Fire Guts house In Vidavaluru mandal, Family Escapes Unharmed

The fire destroyed the house of Pamanji Govindu, with flames consuming all household articles, including valuables and cash. Govindu, his wife an

Stalled Contracts, Contamination: How 11 Died In Indore Water Tragedy

The contaminated drinking water in Indore's Bhagirathpura has now cost 11 lives and more than 1,400 residents have been affected.

Haryana Gangster Vikas Gulia, Associate Jailed For Life

A Delhi court has sentenced Haryana gangster Vikas Gulia and his associate to life imprisonment under MCOCA provisions, but refused the death pen

N. Ram calls on CM, presentsThe Hindu Year Book 2026

Prehistoric Paintings Found Near Bhadrachalam

Based on the style and themes, the paintings are believed to belong to the Mesolithic period, dating back nearly 10,000 to 5,000 BCE, or possibly

Dilip Cherian | Trust Seasoned Hands, Not Sound Bites, To Smooth Delhi-Dhaka Ties

Look at the depth of institutional memory India possesses. Former R&AW hands such as Amitabh Mathur, Amar Bhushan, Ravi (C.K.) Sinha, Shashi Bhus

Three arrested for house break-in theft in Madhavaram

India Making Rapid Strides Under PM Modis Leadership Amid Global Challenges: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy urged people to strengthen Modi's leadership in 2026 to propel the nation forward as the world's Vishwaguru

First phase of nation-wide tiger estimation exercise to begin next week in the State

Banner Clash in Ballari Turns Deadly; Congress Worker Killed in Firing

Police imposed security measures in the area and resorted to lathi charge to bring the situation under control

Letters to The Editor January 2, 2026

T.N. govt. revises rules on using funds for people hit by mining operations

The rules specify that a minimum of 70% of the District Mineral Trust Fundmust be spent only on directly affected areas, andfor high-priority sec

Biodiversity Board Ex-Chief Wins Case for Parity

Court says denial of Sixth Pay Commission benefits violated equality principles

Telangana HC Faults Govt For Enhancing Punishment Against Employee

The court observed though the Rule 40 of Telangana Civil Servants (Classification, Control and Appeal) empowered the government to enhance the pe

Shah to take part in Nainar Nagenthrans yatra on January 4

Mob rule: on migrants, rising hate crimes in India

The bogey of infiltration is resulting in hate crimes across India

AP Posts Record GST Growth at 5.78% in December

Gross GST collections in December stood at 3,137 crore

Pawan Kalyans Governance Push Reforms on Fast Track, Development in High Gear

Pawan Kalyan, who holds portfolios of Panchayati Raj, rural development, rural water supply, forest, environment and Science & Technology, create

K.C. Singh | Post-Trump India, World Must Rethink Key Policies

Popular protests by young people displaced governments in Nepal, Bangladesh and earlier in Sri Lanka

Mandating student presence, erasing learning

Indian universities must confront a truth that they evade a classroom where attendance is enforced is pedagogically bankrupt

BRS Inflated Work Done, Responsible for Palamuru Woes: Uttam

Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated Telangana's demand for 763 tmc ft out of the total 1,050 tmc ft water available in the Krishna Basin, stressing that

Getting teens to read the news

Through board games, photographs, graphics, and chronologically told stories, The Hindu In School engages young readers

AP Rings In 2026 With Prayer, Parties and Peace

Cities, beaches and temples see festive crowds as police ensure peaceful celebrations

Hindupur Police Bust Robbery Gang, Recover 5.5 Crore Worth Gold

Police have registered additional cases against the accused in connection with other pending robberies

The water divide: On water contamination, piped water supply in India

The quality of piped water supply must be checked at delivery point

Probe on the Cards into BRS Palamuru Decisions: Revanth

Fridays session expected to see a lot of fireworks between the Congress and the BRS in what is expected to be an explosive discussion on PRLIS, a

No participation fee, financial responsibility by AIFF among conditions from clubs for ISL restart

Thirteen Indian Super League clubs have informed the AIFF they may participate in the delayed 2025-26 season, but only if there are no participat

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality

Rising wealth inequality has also led to a weakening of democracy

Former Minister Asif Pashas Biography Released

Elected to the then AP Assembly from Vijayawada on a Congress ticket in 1972, Pasha created history as the first Muslim MLA from Andhra and Rayal

Kerala HC cites need for unified authority to ensure cleanliness of the Periyar

DMK handled State finances well despite Centres indifference

Hyderabad: Man Held With 135 Litres of Unlicenced Booze

The Petbasheerabad police arrested one Bikshapathi who was operating an illegal liquor outlet from a house near the Vivekananda statue at Maisamm

New Year Party Ends in Tragedy, One Died, 12 Fall ill

Police said 10 people are undergoing treatment at a hospital, while two others, known to be critical, were admitted to another hospital

New year, new challenges for the Men in Blue

India, ahead of the five-match joust against New Zealand beginning later this month, are sitting on an unbeaten streak in T20Is stretching to 15

Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings for Friday, January 2, 2025

Max 27.1C; Min 18.0C; RH 63%

From Kabul to Dhaka, 2026 could be a make-or-break year for Indias neighbourhood ties

India's outreach policy faces a crucial test in 2026 as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar hold general elections. New Delhi will closely monitor the

Faith beyond barriers: Punjab village shows the true spirit of Religious Unity, Tolerance

In a shining example of interfaith harmony and mutual respect standing in stark contrast to the mindset of intolerance seen elsewhere a 75-year

Identity deception case in Ratlam

Posing as Hindu, Muslim man lures woman into divorce with fake marriage promise A disturbing case of identity deception has come to light in Madh

Unclaimed assets worth 4,200 crore restored to owners: Finance Ministry

A nationwide campaign, Your Money, Your Right, successfully returned approximately 4,200 crore in unclaimed financial assets to their rightful ow

What is John Fosters Neo-Traditional country sound, and how did it help Foster stand out on American Idol and the Rose Parade stage?

John Foster has officially transitioned from a fan-favorite reality star to a national country music standout. After finishing as the runner-up o

Maharashtra SEC seeks BMC report after Colaba candidates allege nomination refusal

Allegations of returning officers refusing nomination forms in South Mumbai's Colaba have prompted the Maharashtra State Election Commission to s

From BRICS to Quad: India to host series of global summits in 2026

India is set to make high-level leader meetings a central part of its foreign policy this year, beginning with the India-EU summit in New Delhi d

Fixed match between LDF, UDF will end soon in Kerala: PM Modi after BJPs Thiruvananthapuram win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-led LDF alliance in Kerala will soon end. He predicted a bright future for th

369 wards, five corporations: Karnataka to hold Bengaluru civic polls this year

Local body elections are scheduled for this year in Karnataka. This includes polls for five new corporations in Bengaluru. Deputy Chief Minister

Marathi vs outsiders: Uddhav Sena, MNS pitch Mumbai civic polls as identity battle

Mumbai civic polls are witnessing a polarization of voters along religious and regional lines. Parties are targeting North Indian and Gujarati co

Assam to push back declared foreigners within a week: CM Sarma

Assam will expedite the expulsion of declared foreigners. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that individuals identified by Foreigner Trib

Bangladesh minority leader wants India to look beyond Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party

Under the previous Awami League regime, Hindus in Bangladesh experienced relentless discrimination. The president of the Bangladesh Minority Jana

Assam warns tea estate owners: Cooperate on land pattas for garden workers or lose Rs 150 crore incentives

Assam's government is urging tea estate owners to cooperate in granting land rights to workers, threatening to withdraw 150 crore in annual incen

After Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, this UP-based airlines to start operations in India in..., check details

After IndiGo crisis, the Union Aviation Ministry has given nod to three new airlines to start operations in India soon. Apart from Al Hind Air an

Army seizes bag carrying ammo 'dropped by drone' in Poonch

The Army has recovered a consignment suspected to have been dropped by a drone along the Indo-Pakistan border in Poonch district of Jammu and Kas

Russia has brought war into new year: Zelenskyy

Russia deliberately brings war into the New Year-launching more than two hundred attack drones against Ukraine overnight, Zelensky said on social

Woman Cheats Man Of Rs 20 Lakh In Matrimony Scam

According to police, the victim and the woman had been in contact for some time after connecting online. Gaining his trust by promising marriage,

Up to 25 million Americans could receive $250 check eligibility under Trump plan

Up to 25 million American children may receive $250 through Trump Accounts backed by a $6.25 billion Michael Dell donation. The savings plan is t

One-child policy: China wants more babies; people aren't sure

China faces a demographic crisis ten years after ending its one-child policy. Birth rates remain low, and the population is aging rapidly. Despit

Rs 638-crore GST Penalty Imposed On Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea said in a statutory filing that it disagrees with the order and will take legal action against it

Tribal Youth Exchange programme begins at GITAM university

Youth from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are participating in the week-long programme

Pregnant Leopardess Found Dead Near Bengaluru Forest

Somashekar warned he will stage a protest if suitable action is not initiated to illegal stone quarrying in his Assembly seat

CMs New Year Bonanza: Five Categories of Land Removed from Prohibited List

Vijayawada: In a major New Year gift, the three-party alliance government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Sect

BRS MLA Booked for Encroaching on Durgam Cheruvu Lake

The HYDRAA complained to the police on Wednesday, a day after it resumed the five-acre reclaimed land of Durgam Cheruvu lake in Gachibowli.

New Year's Day celebration turns deadly in Switzerland: 40 people dead, 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar

Swiss blaze on Thursday came 25 years after an inferno in the Dutch fishing town of Volendam on New Years Eve, which killed 14 people and injured

Hyderabad's Annual Numaish Begins, Draws Early Crowds

Many stalls were still being set up, while others selling clothes, household items, crockery and food were functional

Electrician Electrocuted At New Year Event

On Wednesday night, while the celebrations were under way, Showkat, who had been engaged for electrical works at the venue, was electrocuted.

Anurag Kashyap on How Bombay Velvet Strained His Bond with Ranbir, Anushka

Kashyap discusses the awkwardness he felt in facing Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma post-Bombay Velvet, highlighting how the film's failure affe

Deepinder Goyal on Jobs, Riders, and the Reality Behind 10-Minute Delivery

Indias quick-commerce model has once again found itself at the centre of a heated public debate. At the heart of the discussion is a simple

CBI Books Delhi Man for Misusing PMs Name in Jet Engine Claims

He continued sending follow-up emails, including suggestions for coordination among defence laboratories.

3 Cr Register for PMs Pariksha Pe Charcha

Students, teachers and parents join PM Modis annual interaction ahead of event