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Smoking Gets Costlier: New Excise Duty From Feb 01

New Delhi, Jan 1: The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products effective February 1, 2026, making cigarettes costlier fo

GHMC likely to split; Know which areas may be in Hyderabad corporation

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is likely to be split into three corporations by distributing the areas under the c

Kerala: Poor show in local body polls rocks CM Vijayans boat

For nearly a decade, Pinarayi Vijayan has dominated Keralas political landscape with an authority that a few Chief Ministers in the states histor

Near record number of small boat migrants reach U.K. in 2025

Final figure yet to be confirmed; record of 45,774 arrivals was in 2022 under the last Conservative government

Volunteer in Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests

The protests, taking root in economic issues, have heard demonstrators chant against Iran's theocracy as well

Cyberabad police arrest 928 for drunk driving on New Years

Hyderabad: A total of 928 people were caught driving under the influence of alcohol during New Year celebrations under the Cyberabad Police Commi

Elections in 2025: When the index fingers turned some tables

BJP pulled off magnificent victories in 2025 as it broke the winning row of AAP in Delhi, contributed to the triump of Nitish Kumar in Bihar, and

Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road Launches Dedicated Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic for Advanced Movement Disorder and Psychiatric Care

Haier Teams Up with Paris Saint-Germain to Create Champion Experiences for Global Users

Amity University Gurugram Honoured with NEP 2020 Implementation Excellence Award (Gold Category)

iQIYI LAND Yangzhou to Open on February 8, Marking New Chapter in Chinas Immersive Entertainment Scene

Spirit first look: Prabhas and Triptii Dimri exude intensity in Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial

The film also stars Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj and Kanchana in pivotal roles

Tobacco stocks tank in early trade; Godfrey Phillips down 10%

From February 1, pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco and similar products will attract a GST rate of 40%, while beedi' will attract 18% Goods and Ser

Hyderabad: Man dies after consuming Biryani, 16 others fall sick

Hyderabad: A 53 year-old man died of suspected food poisoning after consuming biryani that is believed to be contaminated, while 16 other people

Saudi Foreign Minister, Palestine VP discuss Gaza, West Bank developments

Saudi Arabias Minister for Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Vice President of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee

Ancient Marathi literature reveals Indias savannas are not degraded forests

Centuries-old texts and oral traditions from western Maharashtra trace open, grassy landscapes back at least 750 years; expertsurge a biocultural

Extradition of 26/11 accused among key milestones of NIA in 2025

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) secured a more than 92 per cent conviction rate in 2025, during which it also extradited 26/11

Kareena Kapoor calls 2025 a difficult year for her family: We cried a lot

Mumbai: Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken to her social media account to reflect on the year 2025, which she called tough for her and

Fire breaks out at waste management factory in Kerala

Kozhikode: A major fire broke out at a waste management factory at Thamarassery area in this north Kerala district early on Thursday morning, pol

Passenger held with gold worth Rs 3.89 crore at Mumbai airport

Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has claimed to have busted a gold smuggling syndicate after seizing the yellow metal worth Rs 3.8

Technician dies in road accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 42-year-old technician died in an accident in Hyderabads Jeedimetla after being rammed by an Oil Tanker on Wednesday, December 31. T

Youth killed in knife attack in broad daylight in UPs Kushinagar; 1 held

Kushinagar: A 22-year-old man was allegedly killed with a cut in his throat in a mob attack in broad daylight here, police said on Thursday. A ma

868 drunken driving challans issued on New Years Eve in Delhi

New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police issued 868 challans for drunken driving on New Years Eve, an officer said on Thursday. Special enforcement te

Telangana Student Dies in Germany After Apartment Fire

Hrithin Reddy had gone to Germany to pursue higher education. According to preliminary information, a fire broke out in the apartment where he wa

Refreshing and brave: Kritika Kamra on portrayal of Muslim community in The Great Shamsuddin Family

For actor Kritika Kamra, it was refreshing to see Muslims being portrayed as normal people in The Great Shamsuddin Family and without the convent

Maharashtra civic polls: NCP in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, says Ajit Pawar

Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic bodies, will be held on January 15, 2026, and vo

Most challenging part was to play authority: Vipin Sharma on Maharani 4 role

Actor Vipin Sharma says the most challenging aspect of his role in Maharani 4 was to convey authority as a politician up against Huma Qureshis ma

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 1, 2026: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items on January 1, 2026, by utilizing newly released 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes.

Centre Must Rebut Chinese Claims of Mediation: Owaisi

Normalcy in ties with China cannot be at the cost of India's honour or its sovereignty, he said

Congress slams Mohan Bhagwat over remarks on 'Hindu Rashtra', says his statement lacks action

Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday launched a sharp attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks, accusin

Plastic recycling unit gutted in major fire at Thamarassery in Kerala

Factory sources said no one sustained injuries in the incident. A pickup van was also destroyed in the blaze

BTS comeback date confirmed; ARMY wake up to a New Year letter that feels 'deeply personal'

BTS comeback date: BTS has officially confirmed their comeback date for March 20, 2026, through a personal letter to fans, marking their return a

US President Donald Trump REVEALS his 'three-word' New Year resolution during celebrations at Mar-a-Lago, it is..., WATCH

US President Donald Trump reveals his New Year's resolution as he addressed guests at a gathering at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. A large nu

A look back at 2025 | The results of key global elections

At the beginning of 2025, we highlighted some important elections. What were the results? And what other regime changes were noteworthy?

Cricket calendar 2026: Here's full schedule of Team India

Team India gears up for a demanding 2026 cricket calendar. The year begins with a series against New Zealand. The T20 World Cup, hosted in India,

Fresh Snowfall Ushers In New Year At Kashmir Tourist Hotspots

Srinagar, Jan 1: Kashmir rang in the New Year amid fresh snowfall at popular tourist resorts and higher reaches of the valley, with the meteorolo

Recovering Cummins, Hazlewood, David in Australia Squad For 2026 T20 World Cup

Australia, who will be playing their group games in Sri Lanka, will be led by Mitchell Marsh as captain, and will kick off their World Cup campai

Bangladeshi National Apprehended Along IB in Jammus Gajansoo Area

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday handed over a Bangladeshi national to the Jammu and Kashmir Police after he was appreh

Several dead in explosion at Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: police

A devastating explosion rocked the popular bar Le Constellation in Crans Montana early Thursday. Several people lost their lives and many others

M&M auto sales up 25 pc in Dec at 86,090 units

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Thursday reported a 25 per cent year-on-year growth in automobile sales at 86,090 units, including e

Several dead in explosion at Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana: police

A police spokesman said the explosion took place at around 1:30 a.m. (0030 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation, which is popular with tourists,

Tarun Garg takes over as MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Thursday said Tarun Garg has officially assumed charge as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Of

Chess wars: Defiant Vladimir Kramnik sues FIDE for defamation in Swiss civil court

The exact cause of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditskys death is not known but in his last livestream, he talked about being under immense men

IREDAs loan disbursements up 44 pc at Rs 24,903 cr in Apr-Dec

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Thursday posted 44 per cent growth in loan disbursements at Rs 24,903

Anthony Joshua Released From Hospital Following Car Accident

Joshua had been kept for observation at Lagoon Hospital with minor injuries following the Monday collision that killed two close members of his t

IED, Ammunition And Narcotics Dropped By Pakistani Drone Recovered In J&Ks Poonch

JAMMU, Jan 1: A Pakistani drone crossed into Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district and dropped s

Massive explosion in Switzerland's ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year's eve, several killed, WATCH

Several killed after a massive explosion in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.

Thane municipal corporation elections: Opposition alleges bias by officials over rejection of nomination papers

The Opposition leaders alleged that the returning officer showed bias in rejecting the nomination papers of Sena (UBT), MNS, VBA and independent

Bombay High Court bars BMC from deploying court staff for civic poll duty

Urgent hearing held at Chief Justices residence after BMC letters to court staff; Bench cites constitutional bar on poll duty orders.

Nushrratt Bharuccha visits Mahakal temple, cleric calls it un-islamic

Mumbai: Actors and public figures often find themselves under scrutiny for embracing secular values or participating in festivals and rituals acr

Quote of the day by Anne Frank: 'How wonderful it is that nobody need...'

Anne Franks powerful quote, How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world, continues to resonate

DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notice To Air India Pilot For Accepting Aircraft Despite Snags

New Delhi, Jan 1: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to an Air India pilot amid safety concerns on fligh

Border 2: After demanding credit for Ghar Kab Aaoge, Anu Malik takes a U-turn, issues new statement: 'I'm genuinely proud of...'

Anu Malik issued a new statement hours after expressing his concern about getting credited for Ghar Kab Aaoge, recreated for Border 2.

Pakistan gives BIZARRE twist to Ayaz Sadiq-EAM Jaishankar's handshake in Bangladesh's Dhaka, says, 'India's foreign minister approached...'

India called the brief handshake exchange in Dhaka as customary, saying that there was no bilateral engagement between India and Pakistan. Pakist

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Centre Must Rebut Chinese Claims Of Mediation Between India, Pak: Owaisi On Op Sindoor

Hyderabad, Jan 1: AIMIM president and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has said Chinese claim of mediation between India and Pakistan is an affront

Dubai Court cancels Rs 367 crore fine for Indian businessman Abu Sabah

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Cassation has brought to an end the high-profile money laundering case involving Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sah

North Korea's Kim hails 'invincible alliance' with Russia in New Year's letter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised his troops fighting abroad as forging an invincible alliance with Russia in a new year's message, sta

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In: Here's a look at 5 MAJOR promises by NYC's first Muslim mayor, from rent-free housing to free buses

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor, pledging bold reforms to tackle affordability. His agenda includes rent freeze

After Waiting 36 Years, French Football Fans Finally Have a Capital City Derby Again

A very local derby, too, with PSG's Parc des Princes stadium literally across the street from PFC's new home ground 44 meters away according to

Zohran Mamdani swearing-in: Meet Rama Duwaji, Syrian-American illustrator, wife of NYC's first Muslim mayor; popularly known as GenZ 'first lady' due to...

Zohran Mamdani has sworn in as New York City's mayor after midnight on Thursday, taking the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subway s

Mahesh Babu To Inaugurate AMB Theatre In Bengaluru?

AMB Cinemas has plans to expand into Karnataka with plans to set up nine new theatres.

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National Sports Governance Act comes into effect partially

The provisions being brought into effect relate to the establishment and governance framework of National Sports Bodies, including the National O

Delhi rings in New Year with chilly weather, 'very poor' air; light rain likely

Station-wise data at 8.30 a.m. showed the minimum temperature at 10.6 Celsius at Safdarjung, 9 Celsius at Palam, 10 Celsius at Lodhi Road, 9.9 Ce

BMC polls: 32 seats set for straight BJP-Shinde Sena vs Thackeray Sena-MNS fight in Mumbai

Congress and VBA on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) rejected reports of a possible rift within the alliance after 16 seats from the VBAs quota alle

Arms, large cache of explosives seized in Manipur's Kakching

Police said security forces are continuing search and area domination operations in fringe and vulnerable areas across districts

Numaish 2026: Visitors can finally sip Cafe Niloufers chai

We are officially into 2026, and a new year means a new edition of Numaish for Hyderabadis. Every year, the historic All India Industrial Exhibit

India poised to emerge as 'Office of the World', EY Report highlights strong long-term outlook

India is set to become a global growth powerhouse. Its IT sector, digital transformation, and young population will drive this expansion. Improve

Too many digits: Elon Musk says he paid so much in taxes one year that it broke the IRS computer

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, pays taxes that vary significantly. His wealth is primarily in company stock, not salary. Large tax bills

Seven die in Indore after consuming contaminated water

Seven people have died in Indore after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water, triggering a diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak in Bhagirath

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

The world welcomed 2026 with grand celebrations. Cities like Sydney, Paris, and New York hosted spectacular fireworks and light shows. In Japan,

12 grapes under the table ritual: The New Years eve trend taking over 2026 promises love and luck? What you need to know

Eating 12 grapes under the table: The Spanish tradition where it is believed that if you under the dinner table shoveling grapes into your mouth

Uttarakhand: 88 injured in train collision inside Vishnugad-Pipalkoti tunnel

At least 88 people were injured after two loco trains collided inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropow

Desperate Pakistan attempts to amplify EAM's Dhaka handshake, pitches for talks to prevent any 'escalation'

Pakistan sought to highlight a handshake between its National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in

Video: Zohran Mamdani takes New York Mayor oath on Quran

New York: Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subw

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York's First Muslim Mayor

This is truly the honour and the privilege of a lifetime, Mamdani said

Rajnath Singh lauds DRDO scientists on 67th foundation day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings on DRDOs 67th Foundation Day, praising scientists for their commitment and scientific excellenc

BSF Hands Over Bangladeshi National To Police In Gajansoo Area

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Border Security Force has handed over a Bangladeshi national to the Jammu and Kashmir Police after he was apprehended near the

Spirit 1st poster: Triptii Dimri nurses a wounded Prabhas with a cigarette

Mumbai: Keeping his tradition of New Year unveils intact, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga released the first poster of his much-awaited next Spirit

How did the Opposition fare in 2025?

INDIA bloc saw a gradual breakup electorally through the year as parties remain united only on its opposition to BJP

Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath As New York's First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani has taken the oath as the new mayor of New York City at a historic ceremony at a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.

Suspected Drone Drop Recovered Near LoC In J&Ks Poonch, BDS Called

Poonch, Jan 1: Security forces on Thursday recovered a consignment suspected to have been dropped by a drone from near the Line of Control (LoC)

Tarun Garg takes charge as MD & CEO ofHyundai Motor India; first Indian in 29 years

Mr. Garg, with over three decades of automotive experience, brings in the right expertise to lead HMILs second phase of growth inIndia, the compa

Taiwan's President pledges to defend island's sovereignty after China's military drills

In the face of China's rising expansionist ambitions, the international community is watching to see whether the Taiwanese people have the resolv

2026 festivals calendar: When are Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Navratri and Chhath? Check full holiday list

India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark the year. National h

China's BIG statement on India overtaking Japan as world's 4th largest economy, says, 'true strength comes from...'

India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy with a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion. Strong domestic growth and reforms positi

Extradition Of 26/11 Accused, Over 92% Conviction Rate Among Key Milestones Of NIA In 2025

New Delhi, Jan 1: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) secured a more than 92 per cent conviction rate this year, during which it also extradi

Normalcy in ties can't be at cost of sovereignty: Owaisi asks Centre to rebut China's mediation claim

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has asked the Centre to rebut the Chinese Foreign Minister's claim of Beijing's role in mediating the India-Pakistan

Indore water contamination case: Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya highlights extensive medical arrangements for patients

Indore water contamination case: The Minister further stressed that mostly people living in Bharirathpura locality belong to economically weaker