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Who was Tatiana Schlossberg and how did a rare form of blood cancer end her life?

Tatiana Schlossberg was an accomplished American environmental journalist and the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqu

Thought of the day by B.F. Skinner: 'A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be...' - today's self-development quotes on resilience and not giving up by the father of operant conditioning

Thought of the Day: B.F. Skinner, a renowned behaviorist, offers a powerful perspective on failure. He suggests that not all setbacks are mistake

China, US must get along: Beijings last warning after Trump shows no worries on Taiwan drills

Russia in REVENGE mode? Deploys Oreshnik within Ukraine, Europe range after alleged attack on Putin

Federal Reserves December rate cut exposes deep policy divide Do FOMC minutes complicate 2026 interest rate cuts?

Federal Reserve ended 2025 with a sharply divided decision on interest rates. Newly released December meeting minutes show officials narrowly bac

Proof, not promises: New food products to get strict checks; FSSAI makes scientific evidence mandatory

India's food regulator, FSSAI, will now mandate scientific evidence for all food safety reviews and standard changes from January 1, 2026. Submis

AAP claim on teachers being told to count dogs false: govt.

Sood accuses Oppn. party of spreading lies for social media traction, dares it to share order; AAP sticks to its claims, says govt. is insulting

Gig workers strike likely to dampen New Years Eve celebrations

Govt. to construct 400 km of roads once curbs are lifted: CM

Nalgonda Crossroads-Owaisi Junction Corridor to Open by April

Stressing the need for seamless connectivity once the corridor becomes operational, the Commissioner asked officials to complete land acquisition

Pet dog attack sparks clash between two neighbours

Winter Session: govt. to table CAG report on Sheesh Mahal

Who was Colonel Santosh Babu? 37-year-old war hero of 2020 Galwan valley clash and inspiration behind Salman Khan's character in Battle of Galwan

Here's everything you need to know Colonel Santosh Babu, who has inspired Salman Khan's character in Battle of Galwan. Based on the 2020 Galwan V

Wolf Supermoon January 2026: Here's when and where to watch the first full moon of the year

The first full moon of 2026, a 'Wolf Supermoon,' will rise on Saturday, January 3rd. This celestial event, the last of four consecutive supermoon

HC bans construction near dargah on Yamuna floodplains

Hyderabad: Youth Booked for Circulating Fake Leopard Image

Investigators later traced the origin of the image to Ravinder, who was identified as the creator and circulator of the AI-generated content. A c

Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland withdraw from WPL due to personal reasons

The WPL announced in a release that Indian all-rounder Sayali Satghare will join the RCB as a replacement for Perry

Speeding SuV Hits School Auto; Two Students Injured

The SI said the road at the accident spot was narrow. Passers-by and local residents helped remove the students and their schoolbags from the dam

Grassroots Innovators Take Centre Stage at RTIH Summit

Dhatri observed that while communities face multiple social and economic challenges, grassroots innovators often respond with practical, context-

Strong Court Follow-Up Helps Satya Sai District Improve Convictions

The SP said police teams also successfully handled bandobast arrangements for the week-long centenary birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Satya

World Blitz: Carlsen Wins Record-Extending 9th Title, Erigaisi Settles for Bronze

The victory was all the more sweet and fulfilling for the Norwegian after a string of losses in the qualifying (Swiss round) where he literally s

LIVE: NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani makes big announcement ahead of taking oath on January 1

Jupally Proposes Two-Way Rural-to-Urban Cultural Exchange

Assuring full government support for transformative reforms, Jupally urged officials and field staff to work in close coordination to achieve the

Wealth quote of the day by Bill Ackman: Investing is.. ignore the noise. How Ackmans high-conviction, activist bets turned pressure into profits

Wealth quote of the day by Bill Ackman: Investing is one of the few businesses where you can do everything right and still lose money in the shor

Your 2026 tax return is changing: 5 IRS rule updates every filer needs to know

IRS tax rules are changing for 2026, and Americans need to be ready. Standard deductions are going up, seniors may get extra savings, and new tax

City hospital launches TMS therapy to treat neurological conditions

Minister asks protesting healthcare workers to be cautious of middlemen

Secondary grade teachers protest enters fifth day

In 2025, 46 terrorists killed in 35 incidents across J&K

Security operations keep J&K violence at historic low Op Sindoor destroyed across LoC terror camps, neutralised 100 terrorists 26 civilians kille

Man booked for setting fire to bike after police seize it

State Wants Centre to Waive Toll Fee on HydVijayawada Highway for Sankranti

Roads and buildings minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy urged the Union highways minister Nitin Gadkari to exempt toll collection from people trave

Army trains VDGs against terrorists in Chenab valley

Jammu Tawi, Dec 30 : Amid an intensive counter-terrorist operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley, the Army has also stepped up efforts t

CEC member to visit Bannerghatta National Park following petition against reduction of buffer zone

The petition argues that the notification regarding the reduction of ESZ has excluded ecologically critical areas surrounding established elephan

Court grants bail to DySP, SI among 8 accused in custodial torture case

Srinagar, Dec 30: The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday granted bail to eight accused in the infamous

Greater Chennai Police tighten vigil for peaceful New Year celebrations

Jammu symbol of Indias national unity: LG

Says Jammus indomitable spirit kept J&K integration alive Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:Describing Jammu as symbol of Indias national unity, Lieutenant Gove

Anti-terror ops launched in Kishtwar, Doda & Poonch

J&Ks 2025 weather calamity: 199 lives lost, over 8,000 homes wiped out

38 remain missing, many presumed dead12,000 livestock lost Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:Jammu and Kashmir faced one of its deadliest years for weather-rela

Ikkis first review out: Agastya Nanda-starrer is 'heartfelt', Dharmendra 'breaks your heart', Jaideep Ahlawat surprises in Sriram Raghavan film

Starring Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, Dharmendra in his last performance, and Akshay Kumar's niece Simar Bhatia in her acting debut, Ikkis is

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue

Comprehensive cleft care for children in India is driven by the non-profit private model while government has achieved little in creating awarene

Army marks transformative 2025, highlights 10 pivotal milestones

Op Sindoor, capability upgrades emerge as landmark moves Jammu Tawi, Dec 30: As 2025 draws to a close, the Indian Army has outlined ten pivotal m

JKCA elections set for Jan 16 after 8-year gap

Members hails BCCI Prez Manhas to streamline cricket in J&K Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:After nearly eight years, the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association

Nirmal: Surveyor, Aide Held in Land Bribe Case

The bureau has urged citizens to report bribery by public servants via its toll-free number 1064, WhatsApp (9440446106), or social media handles

Police say north Indian identity was not behindthe attack on Odisha youth in Tiruttani

We examined the Odisha youths version in the complaint and the FIRand found that the incident occurred after he questioned the boys as to why the

Not Racism, But Will Probe That Too: Dehradun Cop On Tripura Student's Death

The killing of Anjel Chakma, the student from Tripura in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, was probably not a racial attack, the police say, but they also

Chargesheet against Bihar man in fake job cheating case

Srinagar, Dec 30 : The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch has submitted a chargesheet in absentia against a Bihar resident before a court in

Police to Curb Traffic for New Year Eve

All flyovers in Hyderabad, except Begumpet and Tolichowki, will be closed on a need basis during the night.

Adivasis Begin Annual Gangajal Padayatra, Braving the Winter Chill

The sacred Gangajal will be used to perform Mahapuja to the Nagoba deity during the night of January 18. The Mahapuja marks the beginning of the

Sarvesh Rai appointed PCCF, J&K

Jammu Tawi, Dec 30: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has appointed Sarvesh Rai, an Indian Forest Servi

Harmanpreet Leads India's 15-run Win Over SL in 5th T20I, 5-0 Series Triumph

Harmanpreet's first fifty of the series came at an important juncture in the game when India were left struggling at 77 for five

Gig Workers to Go on Flash Strike on New Years Eve

Minister Vivek urges Centre to build pressure on aggregators.

In a historic first, Constitution of India translated in Kashmiri

Richard Smallwood passed away at 77: What happened to the Grammy-nominated Gospel singer and songwriter

Richard Smallwood: Gospel music legend Richard Smallwood has passed away at the age of 77. He died from complications related to kidney failure.

Letters to The Editor December 31, 2025

Devotion Sweeps Temples Across AP For Vaikuntha Ekadasi

Temple administrations, endowments department officials and police personnel across districts worked through the day to manage the unprecedented

Zohran Mamdanis NYC Mayor swearing-in: Date, time, venue, and full details

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor in a private ceremony. The event will take place moments after midnight on New Year's Day.

Properties Worth Over Rs 100 crore Attached In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The Enforcement Directorate alleged that a criminal syndicate, involving senior bureaucrats and political figures of the state, completely hijack

Focus Will Shift From Hype To Real-World Use For AI In 2026: Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that 2026 will be a crucial year for artificial intelligence, marking a shift from experimentation and excit

Too good to last: On Novembers industrial data, the Indian economy

The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon

Overall crimes dropped by 11% in Vizag this year, says Police Commissioner

Stolen properties worth 10.59 crore recovered this year; 8.6 kg gold, 16.1 kg silver, 66 lakh in cash, 186 motorcycles and other valuables return

Vizag Beach Road to remain closed for vehicles on New Years eve

Beach Road stretch from Park Hotel Junction to NTR Statue will remain closed for vehicles from 8 p.m. on December 31 to 5 a.m. on January 1, i

Bail for eight J&K cops in torture case after CBI drops attempt-to-murder charge

Eight policemen, including a DSP, accused of illegally holding and torturing a J&K constable for six days in February 2023 have been granted bail

Stranger Things last episode release time and what to expect: Finale global streaming timings worldwide, Season 5 Episode 8 spoilers, theatrical screening, story so far

Stranger Things last episode release time and what to expect explains when Season 5 Episode 8 will stream on Netflix, how the finale release work

Cgarh: Headmaster Flaunts Dick At Woman Cook In Govt School, Probe Ordered After Video Surfaces

Balrampur district education officer (DEO) Maniram Yadav has ordered a probe into the incident after a purported video of the incident surfaced.

Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property

Thieves drilled into a German bank vault in Gelsenkirchen and stole tens of millions of euros. Around 2,700 customers were affected by the massiv

JDU at its strongest in 2025, even as post-Nitish Kumar question nears

The Janata Dal (United) remains heavily dependent on Nitish Kumar, whose leadership continues to define the partys political relevance. After a w

Calm Down: Cardi B addresses fans amid Stefon Diggs relationship speculation

Cardi B responded to the fans online following the speculation that erupted regarding her relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The discussion

PM-VBRY Scheme: Over 2 million first-time employees benefitted

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana has benefited over 2 million first-time employees since its August 15 launch. The scheme aims to c

Gurugram Man Loses Rs 2 Crore After Friend Fakes Sister's Cancer Treatment

A man from Gurugram was duped of Rs 2.18 crore by a friend who allegedly claimed that she needed it for her sister's cancer treatment.

10,000 People Displaced By Violence In Manipur Resettled: Chief Secretary

Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel on Tuesday said that nearly 10,000 people, who have been displaced because of the ethnic violence in th

NIA court in Srinagar issues proclamation against three absconders

Burj at Masab Tank Opens Today

This project is designed and built by Deccan Terrain Heritage for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

Track record: On the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire accident

The Indian Railways must spare no expense in installing safety features

India beats Japan to become world's 4th largest economy

India has now become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan. Projections indicate India will overtake Germany to become the third-l

Mis-selling Complaints Rise Against Life Insurers In FY25

Out of the total grievances reported under Life insurance business on Bima Bharosa portal for FY 2024-25, close to 64 per cent were related to Su

Two-day Tests are nearly as ridiculous as two-Test series

Tragedy follows triumph for Anthony Joshua with boxing future uncertain

British boxing star Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway crash in Nigeria, just ten days after defeating Jake Paul in a Netflix bout. Th

The India-New Zealand FTA unlocking growth

The free trade agreement reflects confidence in India as a resilient player in international trade and also a reliable economic partner

Photo: India defeats SL by 15 runs, complete 5-0 series whitewash

Thiruvananthapuram: Indias players celebrate a wicket during the fifth T20 International cricket match of a series between India Women and Sri La

PIL Filed Alleging Sub Standard Products in Tirupati Laddu

Yuga Thulasi Foundation filed this PIL alleging deviation from established religious practices and dilution of purity standards in the preparatio

Year of Welfare Surge, Economic Revival for Andhra Pradesh

Approvals by the state investment promotion board added another Rs 8.55 lakh crore. New industrial policies, escrow-backed incentives and the cre

I always believed I could be in F1 when I started this journey: Lindblad

The British teen, who also has Indian heritage, will make his debut for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls on the circuit next year. The rookie, who is w

As BJP tightens grip in Maharashtra, cracks deepen in Shiv Sena

A year after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept Maharashtra with 235 seats, political fault lines are widening within the ruling coalition even

Astroguide for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tithi: Margasira Shukla Dwadasi till 1.46 am (Thursday)

BJP Slams Cong. Govt for 7.6% Allocation in Budget for Education

Only 7.6% allocation, 73% teaching posts vacant in universities, BJP alleges.

China echoes Trump, says it mediated in India-Pakistan tensions

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi listed ensions between India and Pakistan among hotspot issues mediated by Beijing this year. This statement co

Life Insurance Penetration Further Falls To 2.7% in FY25: IRDAI Annual Report

The penetration with respect to the non-life insurance industry remained flat at one per cent during 2024-25 as in 2023-24

Jangubai Utsav Held on Inter-State Border

The festivities started with Adivasi devotees performing a special puja to Jangubai.

In 2025, Andhra Pradesh emerged as magnet for big-ticket projects under Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh closed the year with strong momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam in J

Mamata Banerjee hits back at Amit Shahs remarks on infiltration, says they are lying blatantly

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned his claims about infiltrators in