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Annual Police Sports Meet gets under way in Kadapa

Superintendent of Police inaugurates the three-day event by releasing balloons and pigeons

Cricketer Washington Sundar refuses selfie, divides the internet

Indian cricketer Washington Sundar divided the internet after his seemingly small action of refusing a photo with eager fans sparked online debat

How this fire video on YouTube earned Rs 9 crore and 156M views

Hyderabad: Over the years, YouTube has grown from a simple platform to one of the most popular websites in the world. Millions of people now use

Over 100 Typhoid Patients Hospitalized In Gandhinagar

Reports showed drinking water was not safe for consumption, informed by civil hospital doctor

Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe: Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and its better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring

Quote of the day: Marilyn Monroes popular quote Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and its better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolut

Govt Posts Abhimanyu Singh As District Information Officer Doda; Given Additional Charge Of Kishtwar

Srinagar/Jammu, Jan 3: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has posted Mr Abhimanyu Singh, Junior Scale JKAS, as District Information Officer (DIO

EU Urges Restraint, Respect For International Law In Venezuela

The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition in Venezuela, the bloc's top diplomat Kaja Ka

'Coward!': Venezuelan Defense Minister explodes as Trump announces Maduro captured

Evening news wrap: Trump claims Maduro captured after US strikes; Tharoor slams Mustafizurs IPL exit, and more

Kings New Year honours spotlight Indian entrepreneurship, community spirit

LONDON, Jan 3: A spirit of entrepreneurship, community cohesion and philanthropy were among the common threads running through the New Year Honou

Word of the Day: Kairos

Today's word of the day is Kairos describes the right or opportune moment to act, where timing and circumstance align perfectly. Kairos shapes de

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Kshitij Singhal appointed as new Indore civic chief after water tragedy

Madhya Pradesh government has appointed 2014-batch IAS officer Kshitij Singhal as the new Indore Municipal Commissioner following deaths linked t

Bodies of four Swiss victims of bar fire tragedy, including two minors, identified: police

Police added the bodies had been returned to their families as efforts continue to identify the other victims

Sunny Deol gets emotional remembering Dharmendra, shares how Haqeeqat inspired him to do Border: 'Mere papa ki...' Viral video

Sunny Deol recalled his late father, Dharmendra, while launching Border 2, saying Haqeeqat inspired the original film. The movie, starring Sunny,

How U.S.Venezuela Conflict Escalated and Led to Maduros Capture

In a significant military escalation, the U.S. conducted strikes in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, capturing President Maduro amid rising tensions

Quote of the day: Kenneth C. Griffins simple advice for young investors starting early

Kenneth C. Griffins quote of the day teaches young investors to start early, work hard, and learn teamwork. His journey shows how long hours, sma

Bangladesh slips into Chinese debt trap: Report

New Delhi, Jan 3: In view of the increased dependence of Dhaka on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China, it is no wonder that Bangladesh is

Shocked Venezuelans hunker down, unsure of what comes next

U.S. commandos bombed Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro in a surprise overnight strike. Security forces patrolled empty streets in

Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, warns of fund delays

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to strategically utilize budgets by March to avoid losses and ensure timely central

Gandhinagar typhoid surge: Over 100 persons hospitalised; Amit Shah reviews situation

At present, 104 suspected cases have been reported. The administration is continuously strengthening treatment and monitoring arrangements, says

Minister chairs jallikattu preparatory meeting with officials, stakeholders

Hyderabads Numaish to host Ladies Day on January 6

Hyderabad: The 85th edition of All-India Industrial Exhibition (AIIE), popularly known as Numaish, is set to host a Ladies Day on Tuesday, Januar

Who was Khokon Chandra Das? Another Hindu man dies after being attacked, set on fire in Bangladesh

Das is the latest victim of increasing violence against minorities in Muslim-majority Bangladesh, which has witnessed massive unrest in recent we

ED attaches Rs 99.26 crore assets of Amrapali-linked firm for duping homebuyers

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 99.26 crore linked to the Amrapali Group for allegedly diver

A Look At The United States' History Of Intervening In Latin America

The United States, which on Saturday attacked Venezuela and is said to have abducted its president, has a long history of military interventions

Inside Hyderabads walled past: A look at the 13 lost darwazas

Long before traffic junctions replaced gateways and flyovers cut through history, Hyderabad was a walled city, carefully planned and fiercely pro

Russia Calls For Urgent Clarity About Maduro's Reported Capture

We are extremely alarmed by reports that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were forcibly removed from the country as a result of t

List of 22 titles releasing on OTT platforms in Jan 1st week 2026

Hyderabad: As we step into 2026, streaming platforms are bringing a wealth of exciting content to keep you entertained throughout the week. From

Antony Raju pleads innocent in evidence tampering case

Two-day special camp for voter inclusion in draft electoral roll begins in Erode

Shreyas Iyer awaits CoE clearance as India announces Gill-led squad for New Zealand ODIs

Mumbai, Jan 3: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against N

Two held in connection with death of two boys from Assam

Who Is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's President Captured By US Forces

Maduro was born into a working-class family on November 23, 1962, son of a trade union leader. He worked as a bus driver during the time army off

What is the Monroe Doctrine of the US as Venezuela's President, Nicholas Maduro, is captured?

What is the Monroe Doctrine of the US as Venezuela's President, Nicholas Maduro, is captured? This explainer looks at the Monroe Doctrine, its or

NCC Cadets To Present Soil Collected From Andaman To PM Modi At Jan 28 Rally

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Soil collected from various islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by NCC cadets during a sailing expedition will be pr

What Is Delta Force, The Elite US Special Forces Unit That Captured Maduro

The US has carried out a major military operation in Venezuela, with President Donald Trump confirming that his counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, and

Demand to include PandiyarMoyar water diversion project in election manifestos

How cyber-fraud syndicate used 20 shell companies for a Rs 180-crore scam

Delhi Police has busted a cyber-fraud syndicate, arresting two key accused involved in siphoning off nearly Rs 180 crore through shell companies

Turn And Burn and Social Butterfly catch the eye

Chennai residents wish list for 2026

The Hindu Downtown spoke to a cross-section of residents welfare associations across Chennai on the initiatives they want to kickstart, sustain o

Mobile solar-powered millet processing unit inaugurated at Gundri

Shubman Gill meets Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland; India batter gifts jersey as Man City star presents signed boot

Shubman Gill shared a special moment with Erling Haaland as cricket met football during their recent interaction. Gill gifted his India jersey to

New Sports Policy Lays Roadmap For Comprehensive Sports Development Of Ladakh: LG

Leh, Jan 3: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today formally launched the Ladakh Sports Policy in the presence of Chief Secretar

Brother Country: Maduro's Olive Branch To US In Last Interview Before Capture

In an interview aired on Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had extended an olive branch to the US and President Donald Trump, offerin

Analysis: Bombs Away For Trump, Self-Proclaimed Peace President

Donald Trump returned to office vowing to be the peace president. Nearly a year later, he is embracing war on multiple fronts.

US strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro, his wife

US President Donald Trump announced the capture of President Nicolas Maduro on Truth Social and said he would host a news conference later in the

AP BJP MLAs son tests positive for marijuana during EAGLE inspection in Nanakramguda

Fly To Vietnam For Cigarettes: Viral Post Draws Criticism And Laughter

An investment adviser's viral post suggesting smokers fly to Vietnam for cheaper cigarettes has sparked debate online over health, finance, and p

Russia condemns U.S. military action in Venezuela

The pretexts used to justify such actions are untenable, the Russian Foreign Minstry says in a statement, adding ideological hostility has triump

Venezuela's Allies Strongly Condemn US Attack

Venezuelan allies, including Iran and Cuba, have condemned the US military strike on Venezuela, labeling it a violation of national sovereignty a

In Videos, Armed Men Shoot Assault Rifles To Ring In New Year In Manipur

Videos of armed men shooting in the air with assault rifles in Manipur to celebrate the New Year have gone viral.

Private HP university promoters declared fugitive economic offenders in 'fake' degree case

Two are the promoters of a Solan-based Manav Bharti University, along with the main promoter and Kanwar's husband, Raj Kumar Rana. Both of the ac

Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens

Iran's Supreme Leader vowed not to yield to protesters, vowing to put rioters in their place amid a sharp rise in arrests. The unrest, sparked by

I&B Ministrys Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of concert economy

The organised live events market was valued at 20,861 crore in 2024, registering a growth rate of 15%, outpacing several traditional media segmen

Immigrants to be pushed back into Bangladesh: Assam CM Himanta

Guwahati: All undocumented migrants in Assam will be pushed back into Bangladesh within a week of being declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tri

US Attacks Venezuela: Yet Another Surge In Pizza Orders Near Pentagon

As the United States carried out a large-scale strike in Caracas, Venezuela, a pizza outlet near the Pentagon witnessed an unusual late-night sur

Bombs away for Trump, self-proclaimed peace president

President Trump, who vowed to be a peace president, is now embracing war on multiple fronts. Within a year of his second inauguration, he has ord

Watch: Dharamshala college death: FIR against students, professor booked

Police in Himachal Pradesh have registered an FIR after the death of a 19-year-old student of a government college in Dharamshala. Three students

Who is in charge of Venezuela as Nicholas Maduro is captured by US forces? US Venezuela news explained

Who is in charge of Venezuela as Nicholas Maduro is captured by US forces is now the main question. US officials say Maduro was arrested to face

Tripura: Mob assaults auto driver, tries to set him on fire

Agartala: An angry mob allegedly assaulted a Muslim auto rickshaw driver, partially buried him in the sand and tried to set him on fire in Tripur

Shah Rukh Khan's King and Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal-starrer Love and War to copy Dhurandhar's strategy?

Riding on Dhurandhar's success, the makers of Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Siddharth Anand's King

Attacking MGNREGA Akin To Attacking Crores Of Workers, Their Right To Work: Kharge

New Delhi, Jan 3: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said attacking MGNREGA is like attacking crores of workers and their constitu

'We'll Sacrifice You at Kali Temple, You Bangladeshi': Bihar Labourer Targeted

Nurshed Alam was seriously injured in the attack. Madhubani police registered an FIR based on his complaint.

PETA India writes to PMO, flags proposal to confine stray dogs for life

PETA India has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reject proposals for lifelong animal confinement, advocating for humane and science-based ma

Howrah-Guwahati to get first Vande Bharat sleeper; Vaishnaw inspects ahead of launch by PM Modi

10,000 Artists to Perform Bagurumba Dance in Presence of PM Modi in Guwahati on Jan 17

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a grand performance of the traditional Bagurumba dance by 10,000 artistes in Guwahati on J

NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from ATS: Gujarat police

The Union Home Ministry has transferred the investigation into an alleged ricin poison terror plot to the National Investigation Agency. Gujarat

Kotak Securities' tech glitch leaves F&O trader with Rs 1.75 crore profit in 20 minutes, here's what happened next

Gajanan Rajguru, a trader, opened a trading cum demat account with Kotak Securities in October 2021. On July 26, 2022, he had Rs 3,175.69 in his

Hindu businessman Khokon Chandra Das dies three days after attack in Bangladesh

A Hindu businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, died after being brutally attacked, hacked, and set on fire in Bangladesh. This marks the fifth death of

India vs New Zealand ODI 2026 squad: Shreyas Iyer returns after injury, Gill back as skipper; check full team

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer have been included in the Team India squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer's particip

Pawan Kalyan volunteers shramadaan to lay road for Giri Pradakshina at Telangana Kondagattu hill shrine

The AP Deputy CM along with TTD trust board chairman laid foundation stone for the construction of a 96-room choultry and a Deeksha Viramana Mand

Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan President 'captured' by the US?

Nicolas Maduro has been serving as the President of Venezuela since 2013.

Colombia On High Alert After US Strikes On Venezuela, Calls For UN Meeting

Expressing deep concern over the US attacks on Venezuela, Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday called for an urgent UN meeting, calling

US Invasion Of Venezuela Echoes Panama Raid When 'Guns N Roses' Was A Weapon

The United States launched what President Donald Trump described as 'large-scale strikes against Venezuela' on Saturday, an action that was said

Venezuela's President Nicholas Maduro captured by US forces: Where has he been taken? What we know so far

Venezuela's President Nicholas Maduro captured by US forces has triggered global attention. US officials say the arrest followed criminal charges

20 Maoists led by commander Badse Sukka surrender before Telangana police

A major blow to the CPI (Maoist) insurgency has occurred. High-ranking commander Badse Sukka alias Deva, along with 19 underground cadres, surren

Tesla Loses EV Crown to Chinas BYD as Politics Backlash, Tax Credit Expiry Drag Sales

Elon Musk's right-wing politics and a decline in U.S. tax incentives have contributed to a significant sales drop for Tesla, paving the way for B

Scrap VB-G RAM G Act, bring back MGNREGA for rural job rights: Siddaramaiah to Centre

Karnataka Chief Minister alleged that the new legislation takes away the right to livelihood, the powers of panchayats and added additional burde

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Says Protesters' Economic Demands 'Fair'

Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged the economic demands of Iranian protesters, while warning against what he described as rioting

Drug Addiction Increased Three Times In Kashmir In Last 3 Years: Divisional Commissioner Garg

Srinagar, Jan 3: Drug addiction has witnessed a three-fold increase in the valley in the last three years, with the consumption of heroin rising

'Find Myself Conflicted': NRI Man Seeks Advice Over Returning To India For Ageing Parents

A 30-year-old NRI man said he was conflicted about returning to India to look after his ageing parents or staying abroad for the future of his ch

Congress to launch nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' against G RAM G Act from Jan 10-Feb 25

Congress leaders K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh said through the new VB G RAM G Act, the Centre has ensured complete centralisation as employmen

Maduro captured & flown out!: Trump stuns world after US launches large-scale strike on Venezuela

Madurai Bench of Madras HC appoints water conservationist Rajendra Singh to study Thamirabarani river pollution

Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer return as India name 15-member squad for New Zealand ODIs; Mohammed Shami misses out

BCCI has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming New Zealand ODI series, marking the return of Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer. However, sen

Private HP varsity promoters declared fugitive economic offenders in fake degree case

New Delhi/Shimla, Jan 3: A special PMLA court in Shimla has declared a mother and son duo, promoters of a Himachal Pradesh-based private universi

No 'Best' Blood Type: What A, B, AB and O Reveal About Health Risks

Experts emphasise that lifestyle, diet and medical care play a far greater role in health than blood type alone.

Nupur Sanon gets engaged to Stebin Ben, sister Kriti Sanon showers love

Mumbai: Actress and the younger sister of Bollywood beauty Kriti Sanon, Nupur Sanon, is engaged to her long-term beau, singer Stebin Ben. Sharing

Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 10

Iran's supreme leader has called for protesters to be dealt with firmly. Demonstrations over the country's struggling economy have intensified. V