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VDG member opens fire

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Jan 2: Observing some suspicious activity near his house in Dessa area here today, a VDG member fired a few warning

Aviation sector to take wings in A.P. as Bhogapuram airport all set for flight validation test on January 4

The project undertaken during the NDAs tenure between 2014 and 2019 after the State bifurcation is expected to be ready by June 30

Distribution of pattadar passbooks with State Emblem begins in A.P.

Naidu, who is abroad, reviews the exercise through teleconference; 22 lakh passbooks will be distributed in villages where re-survey has been com

Civic polls: high drama as BJP workers lock candidate inside his house in Nagpur

Dissent among the BJP rank and file was reported from various parts of the State

Neeraj, Sachin in AIU's Registered Testing Pool for 1st quarter of 2026

While two-time Olympic medal-winning Chopra has been a regular on this list, Yadav is a new entrant after his fourth-place finish in the World Ch

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: A man is born to work, to suffer and to fight; he who doesn't, must perish. How Teslas wireless energy breakthrough reshaped the modern world

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: A man is born to work, to suffer and to fight; he who doesn't, must perish. Nikola Tesla remains the definitiv

Punjab police suspect ISI hand in Himachal Pradesh blast; BKI, PSA own up to it

Punjab police suspect Pakistan's ISI orchestrated Thursday's explosion in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, to destabilize the region. While Babbar Kha

Demoralised Bangladesh police appreciated by Tarique Rahman for handling massive events

After the fall of the government of Sheikh Hasina, who was recognised for her zero tolerance of terror policy, the Bangladesh police continued to

ED attaches assets of Bengal minister Chandranath Sinha in school jobs scam

Assets valued at approximately Rs 3.6 crore belonging to West Bengal minister Chandranath Sinha have been attached by the ED in connection with t

Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 1 coming earlier than you can imagine. Here's how to watch early livestream screening before global release

Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 1 coming earlier than you can imagine as Netflix plans an early livestream event. Fans can watch Episode 1 before rel

Democracy strongest when it belongs to people: Mamdani launches Mayors Office of Mass engagement

Nagpur parents go to work, chain 12-yr-old 'habitual thief' at home

A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained and locked by his parents for hours daily over two months due to alleged cellphone th

Wealth quote of the day by Paul Samuelson: Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 ..... How Samuelson proved that a boring strategy wins

Wealth quote of the day by Paul Samuelson: Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take

Bad neighbours don't get to tell India how to combat terror: EAM

India asserts its right to self-defense against terrorism without explanation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated. He emphasized that

Trump willfully retained classified documents: Jack Smith stands by indictment amid DOJs claws

America will see criminals: Loeffler cuts $5.5M in SBA funding to Minnesota over $400M loan fraud

Revanth's Musi Project A Cover For Massive Corruption: KTR

In a statement, Rama Rao said the Chief Minister said in the Assembly that the detailed project report (DPR) would take at least another year to

30 Seats Could Be Enough For Mumbai Mayor: NCPs Malik

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP is contesting 94 seats in the BMC polls independently after its alliance partner, the BJP, opted not to contest the civic

Emily in Paris Season 6 renewal and release date update: Here's cast, plot expectations and how to watch Netflix series

Emily in Paris Season 6 renewal and release date update remains pending as Netflix has not confirmed the next season. Season 5 ended with new sto

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: 'Success is nothing if you don't have...' - life lessons on relationships by Grammy-nominated singer & Cannes best actress award winner

Quote of the day: Selena Gomez emphasizes that true success is hollow without meaningful relationships to share it with, highlighting the importa

Govt directs X to remove all obscene, unlawful content

The Indian government has ordered social media platform X to immediately remove all obscene, sexually explicit, and unlawful content, particularl

Nitish Kumar seeks union government help for better upkeep of Kumhrar Park maintained by ASI

He gave the instruction during the inspection of the park and the historical site located in Patna. The Chief Minister also viewed the remains of

Chinese New Year 2026 predictions: How does this year break down for each Zodiac sign?

Chinese New Year 2026: The Lunar New Year arrives on February 17, 2026, ushering in the Year of the Red Fire Horse. This transition marks a drama

Abhishek Banerjee presents 3 'dead' voters at TMC rally; takes on EC, BJP

Trinamool Congress's Abhishek Banerjee launched the party's 2026 election campaign by highlighting alleged voter roll discrepancies. He presented

Gruha Jyothi Scheme Lights Up 52.82 Lakh Homes. Govt Paid Rs 3,593 Crore Bill, Bhatti Informs Council

Replying to a question by MLC Vijayashanti, Bhatti said the scheme had benefited 25.35 lakh families in the southern discom area and 27.47 lakh u

Vizag Police To Deploy Robotic Lifebuoys At Beaches

A demonstration of the device was inspected by Commissioner of Police Dr Shanka Brata Bagchi along with senior officers at RK Beach near YMCA on

EOW of Odisha police arrest financial fraudster accused of swindling 120 crore

Arrested from Bankura district of West Bengal, the accused Amit Mandal had collected deposits from 600 gullible investors

BJP pleads for MRSSA instead of ILP-like protection for state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: The Meghalaya BJP on Friday urged the state and the central governments to implement the Meghalaya Residents Saf

200 kg too much: KSU questions CMs claim on expert panels report

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Friday questioned Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangmas claim that the report of th

NESO seeks clarity from Centre on Khasi language

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: Terming the continued delay in granting constitutional recognition to the Khasi language as a clear case of poli

NPP slams attacks on Christians; BJP denies insecurity among minorities

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: Amid growing concerns over reported incidents of harassment, intimidation, and vandalism targeting Christian com

Spell out position on states ILP demand: KSU to central govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Friday asked the central government to spell out its position on the demand fo

Police register FIR over fake claim of teachers being told to count dogs

Govt. clears way for privately owned EVs to operate as shared taxis

IAS Officer, Private Firm Booked In Final CBI hargesheet Into WB municipal jobs Scam

The IAS officer was summoned and questioned by another central agency, Enforcement Directorate, in the same scam earlier. The private firm is ABS

Dinesh Karthik lauds Basil Joseph's acting in Ponman, says Eko blew his mind: 'Malayalam cinema is on a different level altogether'

Dinesh Krthik praised actor-director Basil Joseph for his excellent performance in Jothish Shankar-directed black comedy thriller Ponman and stat

CM inaugurates Shabdotsav, 3-day literary, cultural festival

Resolution on phansi-ghar to be moved in Assembly

Who is Barse Deva? Most-wanted Maoist commander and close associate of Madvi Hidma surrenders

Deva, aged 45 years, had been serving as the in-charge of Battalion Number 1 -- considered the last core fighting unit of the Maoist organisation

Tamil culture crucial part of Indias broader cultural identity: Vice President

Letters to The Editor January 3, 2026

Hyderabad City Engagements on January 3, 2026

Indian Photo Festival Time: 10 am Venue: Telangana State Gallery Of Fine Art

First Day First Show | Demon Slayer review, Anuparna Roy interview

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

Unenviable choice: on the governments fiscal policy space

Growth-generating capital expenditure can affect fiscal targets

Ballari Violence Driven by Political Hatred, Hand Over Case to CBI: Bommai

The incident that took place in Ballari yesterday was driven by political hatred and was a conspiracy aimed at physically eliminating political o

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India

India needs to move away from a linear to circular mode of waste management, minimising waste and also recovering energy and other resources

Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings for Saturday, January 3, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Fog or misty conditions are very likely to prevail during morning hours, and mist or hazy conditions are very likely to prevai

Bengali film industry urges Kolkata Police to take legal action against social media harassment, details inside

According to the complaint, certain people have been using social media in a deliberate and planned manner to launch personal attacks on producer

Congress to Launch Nationwide Stir from Anantapur over MGNREGA Renaming

AP Congress leaders inspected arrangements for the protest programme at Bandlapalli on Friday.

Safe destination project on the cards for Pathankayam falls in Kozhikode

Niti Aayog drafts plan to shield senior citizens from digital scams

India is preparing a policy road map to protect senior citizens from digital scams, with Niti Aayog working on a multi-ministerial action plan. T

Dangerous turn: on Russia, Ukraine, escalating attacks

Moscow and Kyiv must step back from escalation and push for peace

Plea Seeks Women Quota in State Bar Council Polls

The judge is hearing a writ plea filed by N.T. Lavanya, advocate.

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships

The model in Satara district in Maharashtra is an innovative experiment

DC Edit | Big Relief For Vodafone, But Did It Come Too Late?

Under the telecom policy designed by the Atal Behari Vajpayee government in 1999, companies that won telecom licences were supposed to pay a part

UoH Emeritus Professor T.P. Radhakrishnan Appointed to DAEs Raja Ramanna Chair

The chair is awarded to accomplished scientists to enable advanced research and mentoring in areas linked to atomic energy and basic sciences, an

Indias internal security: Big shifts & rising spy ring threats

India's internal security faces evolving threats from sophisticated Pakistani espionage networks, highlighted by recent arrests and the Pahalgam

Agencies in 2025 conclude charge sheets in IRCTC, land-for-jobs and other probes; to press for early trials

On October 13, special judge Vishal Gogne framed charges against Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav and others for their alleged involvem

Prof. D. Sriram Appointed Director-in-Charge of BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Prof. Sriram said the campus will enter a phase focused on turning ideas into action while preparing students for leadership roles in a changing

The first thing retirement savers should do in 2026 to stay on track

In 2026, the best way to grow retirement savings is to use any pay raise to boost your IRA or 401(k). Automate contributions, check your 401(k) e

Labour Codes may spur hiring as firms get more flexibility to restructure

Indias new Labour Codes are expected to boost hiring by giving firms greater flexibility to restructure operations. The Industrial Relations Code

Bhupesh Baghel's Son Granted Bail In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Friday granted bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, i

Save Mother Tongue, Says SC Judge; Dy Speaker Promises Land for Book Fest in Amaravati

Inaugurating the 36th Vijayawada Book Festival at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium, Justice Narasimha said every good book carried

BRS Stages Walkout Over Musi Debate

Walkout during Musi rejuvenation debate as Speaker denies chance to senior BRS leader

Indore Civic Body Chief Sacked Over Water Contamination Deaths

Under fire over the death of at least four persons due to water contamination in Bhagirathpura area here, the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday

GHMC Goes Fully Cashless for Tax Collection Across All 60 Circles

Payments must be made via cheques, demand drafts (DDs), UPI, credit/debit cards and net banking, at bill collectors and citizen service centres.

340 dead in 2,356 JammuSrinagar Highway accidents in 2 years

SSP flags 2025 as challenging for NH-44 traffic Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:More than 340 people lost their lives in about 2,300 road accidents on the Jamm

Mahayuti Bags 64 Civic Corporator Seats Unopposed Across Maharashtra

Opposition parties alleged that the ruling dispensation had used government machinery to pressure rival candidates into withdrawing from the fray

DC Edit | Real Challenge Begins For Mamdani

A social media campaign full of empathy caught the attention of people across the spectrum as Mr Mamdani spoke words like affordability, made pro

Weather to remain dry for 3 days; dense fog likely in Jammu

No major activity till Jan 15; weak Western Disturbance on Jan 56 Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather

Mukesh Singh appointed DGP Ladakh

Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday appointed senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh as the Director General of Police (DGP), Ladak

Who Is Christian Sturdivant, Accused Of Planning ISIS-Inspired Attack In US

An 18-year-old was arrested in North Carolina for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a local grocery store on New Year's Eve.

Red Fort blast: NIA conducts searches in Shopian, Pulwama

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches in Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of its probe into the N

Hyderabad Infra Crumbling, Attend to Brass Tacks, Akbaruddin Tells Govt

His warning came during a discussion in the Assembly on three Bills the government introduced on the merger of 27 urban local bodies into the GHM

Police acts against 10 for violating VPN ban order

Srinagar: Police have initiated security proceedings against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district for n

Close Shave As Plane Carrying 55 Veers Off Runway While Landing In Nepal

A turboprop passenger aircraft of Buddha Air veered off the runway while landing in Nepal's Bhadrapur today, the airline said.

ISIS-Inspired New Year's Eve Attack Foiled In US, 18-Year-Old Arrested: FBI

The FBI said on Friday it foiled a potential ISIS-inspired attack in North Carolina planned for New Year's Eve and arrested an 18-year-old plotti

Womens cricket is evolving fast, reckons Rumesh Ratnayake

To Battle Pollution, Delhi Plans To Allow Private EVs To Operate As Cabs

Delhi is preparing a major overhaul of how people commute as rising pollution levels continue to plague the capital. The plan ranges from allowin

Indias deep dive into the frozen frontier

A team of scientists, including one from Hyderabad-based INCOIS, has successfully deployed and retrieved an autonomous ocean glider in the Southe

XRP price in action today jumps over 6% can XRP really reach $8 by 2026? Heres what Standard Chartered says in its 2026 forecast

XRP price is moving again. The token jumped more than 6% today. Standard Chartered says XRP could climb to $8 by 2026. The bank argues that XRP i

Two staffers injured in blast at old-age home

All 41 residents of the old-age home, aged above 70, were safely evacuated

No plans to change land acquisition policy: Centre

NEW DELHI: The government has no plans to change its land acquisition policy, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has said after it emerged that the

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee says voters will 'unmap' BJP in assembly polls

Abhishek Banerjee, who launched the party's outreach campaign, 'Abaar Jitbe Bangla', in South 24 Parganas district's Baruipur, said Trinamool's v

Cyberabad Police Warn of Chinese Manja

53 cases booked; Miyapur, Madhapur, Kukatpally and Gachibowli flagged as high-risk zones

Dhurandhar: Offensive words muted in revised version of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster after objection from Baloch community

Some members from the Baloch community had reportedly approached Gujarat High Court last week to seek action against the film for alleged hate sp

NIA charges three more in Bengaluru jail radicalisation case

In its second supplementary charge sheet filed on Thursday, the agency named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A and Nagaraj S under various provisions o

FBI says it disrupted a potential New Years Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group

Christian Sturdivant, 18, was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terror organization after officials say he communi

16-Year-Old Dalit Boy Kidnapped, Assaulted By 5 Men In UP: Cops

A 16-year-old Dalit boy was allegedly kidnapped, stripped, and brutally assaulted by five men in the Cantt police station area here, police said

Freed Israeli Hostage Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted By Hamas Captors

Israeli former hostage Romi Gonen has said in a television interview that four Hamas militants sexually assaulted her during her 15 months in cap