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J&K Govt Regularises, Promotes Accounts Officers

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the regularisation of 13 Incharge Chief Accounts Officers and the promotion of 23 Juni

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Carcass of pregnant leopard found in outskirts of Bengaluru

Following the incident Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somasekar has alleged that illegal mining has been taking place in the area for some time and the le

Kerala government kicks off Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme

Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme is a State government initiative to collect feedback from the public to plan future development ahead of

Truck driver burnt alive after collision amid dense fog on UP highway

A truck carrying gypsum from Ahlanabad in Haryana to Varanasi rammed into another truck ahead of it after the latter suddenly applied brakes amid

'Regret incident': Air India issues statement after pilot found drunk on VancouverDelhi flight; initiates probe

An Air India pilot was found to be under the influence of alcohol by Canadian authorities before operating flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi o

Indian Army's Romeo Force intensifies search operations in Poonch's Jhullas, Mangnar

The Indian Army's Romeo Force, alongside the SOG Poonch, intensified night search operations in the Pir Panjal ranges, operating above 13,000 fee

Delhi weather alert: More chilly winters predicted ahead as dense fog continues in national capital? Check next seven day IMD forecast

Delhi weather forecast: Delhi might continue to witness cold day conditions from January 2 to January 5, the IMD has warned. The temperatures are

NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani revokes order banning boycott of Israel

Taking a major decision after being sworn in as New York Mayor, Zoharan mamdani on Thursday revoked executive order related to adopting the Inter

Dense fog shrouds Delhi; cold wave conditions likely till Jan 5

According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 9.1 degrees Celsius.

Indore water contamination tragedy: What led to 8 deaths, who is responsible and how have authorities responded?

Preliminary tests in Indore's Bhagirathpura area reveal sewer bacteria in drinking water, linked to a pipeline leak. At least eight deaths from d

Rs 1 cr blast relief: Sigachi tells HC its share limited to Rs 42 L

Hyderabad: Sigachi Industries has informed the Telangana High Court that of the Rs 1 crore compensation publicly announced for each worker who di

Lacklustre demand drags Indian factory growth to two-year low in December

India's factory sector witnessed a sharp slowdown in performance this December, registering its weakest growth in two years. The decline in deman

Amit Shah to reach Andaman and Nicobar islands for parliamentary panel meeting on January 3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Sri Vijaya Puram on Friday for a three-day visit. He will chair a crucial meeting of the parliamentary c

Pongal 2026: Dates, history, significance, rituals and traditions of the four-day harvest festival

Pongal, a vibrant harvest festival, will be celebrated in Tamil Nadu from January 13 to 17. This four-day event honors Surya, the Sun God, and si

EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet Against 108 In Massive Power Division Corruption Scam

SRINAGAR, Jan 2: In one of the biggest corruption cases in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Cri

Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor, vows to bring back 'era of big government' to improve New York lives

Zohran Kwame Mamdani has taken over as mayor of the largest US city that is the centre of finance, with a firm promise to rule expansively and au

Enquiry Ordered Against Kashmiri Cricketer Over Palestinian Logo On Helmet

JAMMU, Jan 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a 14-day preliminary enquiry after a video circulated on social media showing a Kashmiri cric

Govt mulls outcome-based grading mechanisms for ITIs

Modernising curriculum, strengthening industry co-creation, and ensuring flexibility and adaptability in training design were identified as key e

I Think Of Your Words: Umar Khalid's Partner Shares Mamdani's Letter To Him

Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, has written a letter to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid.

Five Houses Gutted, Two Injured In Fire In J&Ks Kishtwar

Jammu, Jan 2: Five houses were gutted and two people sustained injuries after a fire, triggered by an LPG cylinder blast, broke out in a remote v

PM Modi shares motivational New Year message rooted in Sanskrit wisdom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspirational New Year message, urging people to move forward with determination, clarity of purpose, and

Sapphire FoodsDevyani Int. merger to create single KFC, Pizza Hut franchise

The boards of Devyani International and Sapphire Foods approved a scheme of arrangement for the merger of SFIL with and into DIL, marking a strat

IIT Hyderabad Student Edward Nathan Varghese Bags Rs 2.5 Crore Offer

IIT Hyderabad student Edward Nathan Varghese achieves highest-ever Rs 2.5 crore package with Optiver after converting summer internship to pre-pl

Usman Khawaja: Pakistan-born Australian cricketer announces retirement after fifth Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters

Baloch leader appeals to EAM Jaishankar, warns China may deploy troops in Balochistan soon

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch warns of potential Chinese military deployment in Balochistan within months due to the deepening China-Pakistan alli

Wolf Moon 2026: Know How And When To Witness The Supermoon

Enjoying the Supermoon doesn't require binoculars or a telescope. It can be seen with the naked eye.

South Korea Develops AI Model For A Custom Cancer Vaccine

A joint research team of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and domestic biotechnology firm Neogenlogic have develope

Indore Contaminated Water Crisis Explained: What Went Wrong And How To Stay Safe

Indore faces a severe health emergency as contaminated drinking water allegedly caused by sewage leakage triggered a diarrhoea and vomiting outbr

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

An official told reporters the governments view is it is too early to say she is a successor, given her age and she does not hold an official pos

Five houses gutted, two injured in fire in J&K's Kishtwar

Two persons engaged in firefighting efforts suffered injuries and were given first aid, officials said

Amid Indore water contamination deaths, over 200 birds, including parrots and doves, were found dead in Khargone due to poisoning

Over 200 birds, including parrots and pigeons, were found dead in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, with preliminary findings suggesting food p

Stock markets rally in early trade, Sensex up 158 points to 85,346.79

In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were trading higher

Dhurandhar box office collection day 28: Ranveer Singh starts 2026 with bang, continues ruliing box office, film to complete 30-day-run with...

Despite Ikkis' release, Dhurandhar remains unaffected, leading the box office race by a huge margin. The film will complete its 30-day run with a

Indore water contamination: CM, ministers oversee treatment and relief efforts

Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical

After a year of multiple setbacks, Congress hopes for revival in 2026

The Congress party experienced a challenging year in 2025 with poor election results in Bihar and Delhi. Internal disputes also surfaced in Karna

Eight U.S. lawmakers pen letter in support of Umar Khalid; urge India to grant bail, fair trial as per international law

This follows another separate letter from newly sworn in Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani who penned a note remembering the jailed activist

Zohran Mamdani's handwritten letter to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid goes viral: 'I think of your words on bitterness often, we are all thinking...'

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's handwritten letter to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid has gone viral on social. The letter, posted by Umar Khalid's pa

Punjab govt to adopt artificial intelligence in agriculture

Chandigarh: In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability through the use of cutting-edge technologies, the Punjab government on

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 2, 2026: Unlock 20+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can obtain in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released frequently. These codes are time-limi

Rajasthan: Illegal encroachments razed in Jaipur's Chomu after a stone-pelting incident

In Chomu, Jaipur, authorities demolished illegal structures linked to individuals involved in recent stone-pelting violence near a mosque. This a

Sangeet Som calls SRK traitor over IPL team signing Bangladesh cricketer

BJP leader Sangeet Som has called Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan a traitor over the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Ride

Donald Trump's BIG update on his health concerns, blames...for bruised hands; says 'I want...'

Donald Trump dismissed health concerns in a media interview, saying bruises on his hand are due to daily aspirin use and denying claims he falls

Indore water contamination reason: How a deadly outbreak began after toilet sewage mixed with the drinking water line

Indore water contamination: Indore, India's cleanest city, faces a health crisis. Contaminated water in Bhagirathpura caused a severe outbreak of

Kerala Vigilance registers 201 corruption cases, 76 caught red-handed in 2025

In 2025, the VACB registered its highest-ever number of trap cases in a year, arresting 76 persons in 57 cases; his is the highest figure in the

What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window

AFP Sport looks at five of the clubs likely to be busiest before the window closes on February 2

BJP, Congress workers clash over Valmiki banner in Karnataka's Ballari

A fierce clash erupted in Ballari between Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy. Supporters clashed over a banner for a

Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026

The number of spacecraft in Earths orbit has jumped sharply in recent years as companies and countries race to deploy tens of thousands of satell

Man Dies, 11 Hospitalised After New Year's Party In Hyderabad, Probe On

New Year celebrations in Hyderabad ended up in the hospital after a 53-year-old man died and over a dozen people fell ill. The police are investi

Are MTV's Music Channels Shutting Down? Everything To Know About The Year-End Change

Even with the closure of these channels, MTV isn't completely disappearing. The network has only discontinued some of its music-focused channels

Iran protests: Why thousands of merchants, shop owners and students are protesting across the country

Widespread protests have erupted across Iran, fueled by a severe economic downturn, rising prices, and a depreciating currency. Merchants, shop o

China Military Drills Near Taiwan Unnecessarily Raise Tensions: US

China's military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise rest

2,731 drunk driving cases booked in Greater Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as 2,731 people were caught driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol during New Year celebrations in three police commi

China AI chipmaker Biren soars over 100% on Hong Kong debut as IPO wave builds

Hong Kongs IPO pipeline includes AI startups and chipmakers, with Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX to debut next on January 8

U.S. warns China to pull back as Taiwan tensions rise

China's recent military drills near Taiwan have escalated tensions. The United States urged Beijing to reduce its military pressure and pursue di

Russia shares evidence with US after alleged drone attack on Putin's Novgorod residence

Russia has shared evidence with the United States concerning a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence. Russian officials presented

KCR, Harish Rao 'deserve hanging' for river water 'injustice': Telangana CM Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has strongly criticized the previous BRS government for alleged injustices in irrigation projects. He sugg

'People like Shah Rukh Khan traitors, they eat in India and praise Pakistan': BJP's Sangeet Som attacks SRK as KKR inducts Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman

Shah Rukh Khan has come under attack from BJP leader Sangeet Som and spiritual leaders after KKR inducted Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman fo

Hyderabad areas to witness 18-hour drinking water supply disruption

Hyderabad: Residents in several parts of Hyderabad are set to witness an 18-hour disruption in the drinking water supply. The disruption is due t

Samsung Electronics says customers praised competitiveness of HBM4 chip

Shares of Samsung Electronics rose as much as 3.8% in morning trade, outpacing the benchmark KOSPIs 1.1% rise

Leopard Spotted Near Patalaganga Path at Srisailam Temple, Devotees Alerted

Authorities issue caution as thousands of pilgrims use the ghat steps in early hours

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP drops Pune candidate Pooja More after old videos show her criticising Fadnavis

The BJP has withdrawn Pooja More-Jadhav's candidature for the Pune civic polls. This decision followed a backlash from party workers. Old videos

Water contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, confirms lab test

Drinking water was contaminated due to a leakage in a pipeline in the Bhagirathpura area, from where the outbreak has been reported

China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate

Chinas population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024 and experts have cautioned the downturn will continue

Toll on under expansion 2-lane highways to be halved, partially opened e-ways to be on par with NHs

Highway commuters will soon see toll charges halved during the expansion of two-lane to four-lane stretches. Additionally, user fees on partially

Those attacking Kashmiris in different parts of country treading path of Hitler: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah condemned attacks on Kashmiris, comparing perpetrators to Hitler and predicting their downfall. He

Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot found under influence before flight

The Canadian aviation authority has asked Air India to take corrective steps.

Ikkis box office collection day 1: Despite Dhurandhar wave, Dharmendra's war-drama takes good start, Agastya Nanda scores best opening among Gen-Z actors, earns...

Ikkis, the first Bollywood release of 2026, has taken a decent start, despite facing competition from Dhurandhar. Agastya Nanda has beaten his ot

At least 7 killed as protests over ailing economy spread across Iran

The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran`s Lur ethnic group

Indian Student Killed In Germany On New Year, Was Trying To Escape Fire

Hruthik Reddy's family had been eagerly awaiting his homecoming for Sankranti. Now it is the body of the student from Telangana that will arrive

Yunus says Khaleda Zias funeral showed SAARC unity amid regional tensions

In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser`s office said Yunus was deeply moved by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the

Rising Space Debris Threatens Earth As Chinese Shenzhou-20 Incident Highlights Orbital Risks

Moriba Jah, a space debris expert and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said the incident highlights the growing dangers in orbit.

Explained: Why Massive Anti-Khamenei Protests Have Erupted In Iran

At least seven people have been reportedly killed in Iran as protesters and security forces clashed in several cities during demonstrations in th

DRDO has given quantum jump to India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence: Chairman Samir V Kamat

India's defense self-reliance is set for a major boost. Twenty-two Acceptance of Necessity have been granted for DRDO-developed systems. These sy

Why does India need climate-resilient agriculture? | Explained

What makes a coherent national climate-resilient agriculture roadmap necessary?

Interview with Rhee Kun Hoo: a Korean masters guide to a happy life

The 90-year-old author and psychiatrist discusses ageing and the value of everyday happiness

We will govern expansively: Zohran Mamdani outlines bold vision as NYC mayor

In opening remarks, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Mamdani would be a mayor dedicated to the working class

North Korean Leader's Daughter in First Visit To Symbolic Mausoleum

South Korea's spy agency said last year she was now understood to be the next in line to rule North Korea after she accompanied her father on a h

Maduro open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

The interview was taped on New Year's Eve, the same day the U.S. military announced strikes against five alleged drug-smuggling boats

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

Relations between China and Japan are at their chilliest point in years after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested a hypothetical Chi

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 17 people in Afghanistan

Hammad said the agency has sent assessment teams to the worst-affected areas, with surveys ongoing to determine further needs

Paush Purnima 2026: Is Paush Purnima on January 2 or 3? Check date, rituals, spiritual significance and more

Paush Purnima 2026 is considered an auspicious occasion for devotees and is associated with spiritual significance. As per the Hindu calendar, th

People Like Shah Rukh Khan Are Traitors: BJP Leader on KKR Selecting Bangladeshi Player

Sangeet Som said that Mustafizur Rahman would not be able to play in the IPL tournament

Iran: Several reported killed in protests over economic hardships

Unrest grips Iran as protests over economic hardships turn violent. Several people have been killed and injured in clashes across multiple provin

'Shah Rukh Khan is a traitor': BJP targets KKR owner over picking Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman; Congress defends him

Hindu religious leaders and BJP figures have strongly criticized Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. Their ire is directed at his IPL team, Kolkata K

Give Land Rights To Workers Or...: Assam Government Warns Tea Estates

During the winter session of the Assembly in November, the state government brought a legislation, 'Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding (Am

Ex-Air Force Officer Asks Sons To Vacate Ghaziabad Home, They Get Him Killed

Five days after a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel was gunned down, police on Thursday claimed that the murder was orchestrated by the ma

A life in defence of the unloved: Tale of Indias Snake Man

West Bengal SIR: Unusual patterns in deleted electors list

Several areas show abnormal deletions in categories such as gender and for reasons such as deaths

Life after 90: Meet Indias nonagenarians who refuse to slow down

From tracksuits to charkhas, Indias 90-plus elders share secrets to living fully and meaningfully