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Never Cross Fine Line Between Self-Respect And Ego: Rajnath Singh

Udaipur, Jan 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of understanding the delicate balance between self-respect and

How to Open a Demat Account and Choose the Right Mutual Fund Options

A practical guide for first-time investors to set up a demat account and build the right mutual fund portfolio

Suheel Ahmad Lone Appointed Nodal Officer For Stray Dog Management In J&K

Jammu, Jan 2: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated a Nodal Officer at the Administrative Department level for the management of stra

London stock markets tops 10,000 points for first time

Stock markets around the globe hit all-time peaks last year, propelling them to double-digit gains in 2025

Cashless health scheme to be rolled out in Punjab on January 15

The universal healthcare cover will be provided to all 65 lakh families in the State

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Heavy fog blankets Hyderabad outskirts, traffic disrupted

Hyderabad: Thick fog enveloped several areas on the outskirts of Hyderabad early Friday morning, January 2, severely affecting vehicular movement

Indian-origin cab driver picks up two passengers in Canada, delivers three to hospital

TORONTO, Jan 2: An Indian-origin cab driver who picked up a couple, including a pregnant woman, as passengers, delivered three people safely to a

PM Stays Silent Whenever Poor Die: Rahul Blasts BJP Over Indore Water Tragedy

Gandhi alleged that Madhya Pradesh has become the epicentre of misgovernance and cited various instances of casualties reportedly due to cough sy

Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala BJP leader K. Surendran calls for Central agency probe

Surendran alleges that leaders of both LDF and UDF are involved in the theft

Govt okays 22 proposals under electronics components mfg scheme; planned investment at Rs 41,863 cr

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: The Ministry of Electronics and IT on Friday said it has approved 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturi

Centre Releases Draft Social Security Rules for Gig Workers

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: In a major relief for gig and platform workers who staged nationwide strikes on Christmas and New Year, the Ministry of Labour

Priyanka Chaturvedi writes to govt on AI abuse: Flags sexualisation of women; seeks urgent action

In her letter, Priyanka Chaturvedi called for strict guardrails on AI chatbots such as Grok, saying social media platforms must be made a safe sp

Australia vs England, Sydney Test Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch fifth and final Ashes Test in US, Australia, England, Canada and New Zealand - Preview, Start Time, Squads and More

The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England is set for Sydney. Australia has named its squad, with Steve Smith captaining. Usman

Photo of NSA Ajit Doval, Pinaki Bhattacharya, and Krishna Nandi Is AI-Generated

The image is an AI-generated one and doesn't show NSA Ajit Doval dining with Pinaki Bhattacharya and Krishna Nandi.

Trump issues BIG warning to Iran amid protest, says, 'if peaceful demonstrators were shot...'

Trump's warning comes when people demonstrating against worsening economic conditions in Iran poured into the streets across multiple provinces o

Bangladesh violence: Another Hindu man attacked, set on fire in Shariatpur area, fourth case in two weeks

A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district survived a brutal New Year's Eve attack after being stabbed and set on fire by assailants

India-UK trade pact expected to come into force by first half of 2026: British envoy

A major trade deal between India and the United Kingdom is set for implementation in early 2026. This agreement aims to significantly boost trade

Indore water contamination row: 10 dead, over 1,000 affected; reports flag 'presence of bacteria' - key findings

A severe diarrhoea outbreak has struck Bhagirathpura in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Contaminated drinking water has caused at least 10 deaths and sic

Ikkis first day box office collection: Dharmendra's film records respectable opening

Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis starring Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda has collected Rs 7,28 crore net at the Indian box office on the first

Tamil Nadu, Kerala among six States, UTs yet to enforce 6 years' mandate for Class 1 admission

So far 30 States and UT have implemented the rule, but Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puduchery, Kerala and Chhattisgarh have not impleme

BRS to boycott Telangana Assembly protesting CM Revanths remarks

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has decided to boycott the ongoing Telangana Assembly sessions in protest against the remarks made by

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says polished AI content is dead, and creators must pivot to real

Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared his outlook on how AI would force both social media companies as well as social media content creators to chan

Civic polls: Ashok Chavan faces cash-for-ticket allegations; ex-CM rejects charge

A former corporator has accused ex-Chief Minister Ashok Chavan of selling election tickets for money. The accusation comes amid widespread discon

Kavitha plans to launch a new political party, indicates at contesting next Assembly polls

Kavitha spoke on future political plans four months after parting ways with BRS

Adani Group assets a 'sacred trust', fulfilling national promise for next decade: Group CFO

Adani Group's senior executive Jugeshinder Singh stated the conglomerate sees its assets as a sacred trust. The group is committed to India's inf

Musi project estimates to be finalised by Mar 31: CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy announced that estimations for theMusi River Rejuvenation Projectwill be finalised byMarch 31

Watch: Hyderabadis go crazy as Marfa plays at pub to welcome 2026

Hyderabadis rang in 2026 in true festive spirit, with grand New Year parties, cosy get-togethers, music festivals, city events, and intimate cele

No test, no marriage? This country makes premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from this year

The Ministry of Health in Oman has made premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from January 1, 2026. The rules apply even if one o

Railways To Launch First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati And Howrah In January 2026

The districts benefitted by the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train include Kamrup Metropolitan and Bongaigaon in Assam State, and Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri,

Not Water, Poison Being Distributed: Rahul Gandhi On Indore Deaths

Rahul Gandhi hit out at the BJP's Madhya Pradesh government Friday over the contamination of drinking water in Indore a serial winner of the cent

Civic polls: BJP workers lock candidate inside house to stop nomination withdrawal in Nagpur

BJP workers in Nagpur locked a candidate, Kisan Gawande, inside his house to prevent him from withdrawing his nomination for the January 15 civic

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Delhi Assembly plans to scare monkeys away with langurs, mimicry

The Delhi Assembly is planning to hire people who can mimic langurs sounds to tackle the persistent menace of simians entering the Vidhan Sabha p

DJ alleges police misconduct during New Year celebrations in Keralas Pathanamthitta

The incident reportedly occurred late at night after the event ran past its scheduled time, prompting police intervention

China's six naval vessels, one official ship encircle Taiwan

Taiwan's defense ministry reported detecting numerous Chinese naval vessels, an official ship, and two balloons near its waters on Friday. This f

IIT Hyderabad student bags Rs 2.5 crore campus job offer

Hyderabad: In a record-breaking achievement, a student from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) has landed a job package worth

Vellappally Natesan says CPI created impression of lack of unity in LDF, loses cool at media again

SNDP Yogam general secretary questions the way in which CPI raised its criticism of LDF governments decision to sign up for PM-SHRI scheme

Chhattisgarh mine stir: Video shows woman constables clothes being torn; two held

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident so far, and efforts are being made to identify others involved in the crime, police sa

Meet Saahil Sehgal: Kriti Kulhari's ex-husband, was married to her for only 5 years, they seperated due to..., have worked with Captain Marvel's Brie Larson in...

As Kriti Kulhari confirmed her relationship with Rajeev Siddhartha, let's take a look at her previous failed marriage, which lasted only for 5 ye

Samsung launches Freestyle+ smart AI portable projector

The Freestyle+ offers 180-degree rotation with built-in access to Samsung TV Plus

6 foods that support tendon health into your late 30s

Telangana CM speaks on flak against him on social media; says Musi project is to boost Hyderabads image

Revanth Reddy says Govt was committed to providing maximum compensation to the families affected by Musi Rejuvenation project

Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests

United States President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran. He declared that America is prepared to intervene if Iranian security f

'Epicentre of misgovernance': Rahul slams MP govt over Indore water contamination row; takes 'Kumbhakarna' dig

Rahul Gandhi accused the Madhya Pradesh government of distributing poison after 10 deaths in Indore due to contaminated water. He criticized the

OPPO Reno15 Series India launch on January 8: Expected price, specs and camera features

OPPO will launch its new Reno15 Series in India on January 8. The lineup focuses on cameras, with Pro models boasting a 200MP main camera. New AI

Eng college bus overturns in Bhadradri Kothagudem; several students injured

Hyderabad: A major road accident involving an engineering college bus occurred in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Friday, January 2. The inciden

Taiwanese Star Jolin Tsai Stuns Fans With Dance On A 30-Meter-Long Giant Snake | Watch

The now-viral footage captures her confidently singing while standing on the enormous moving snake, which was operated live by crew members.

NBEMS Launches Free Online AI Programme For Medical Professionals

NBEMS launches a free online AI course for medical trainees and faculty featuring 20 live modules over six months.

Feisal Alkazi on his plays Barbaad and Jigsaw

To be staged in Bengaluru this weekend, Barbaad explores themes of conflict, exploitation and survival, while Jigsaw looks at identity, parentage

Maruti Suzuki clocks record annual production of 22.55 lakh units in 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd achieved a record production of 22.55 lakh units in calendar year 2025. This marks a 9.3 per cent growth over the previou

Popular actress claims cricketer Suryakumar Yadav texted her a lot

Hyderabad: Khushi Mukherjee, a Bollywood and TV actress and model known for her reality show appearances and web work, has landed in the spotligh

Gig workers strike: Zomato founder calls protestors miscreants, TGPWU hits back

What started as a protest strike demanding equity in pay and more worker rights has turned into a blatant dismissal by delivery platforms. In fac

MTV shutting down? Iconic network pulls plug on 24-hour music channels on New Years Eve. What to know about channels going off air

Is MTV shutting down? On December 31, MTV shut down a number of its music-only channels which left the netizens in a state of shock. However, eve

Lachie Neale quits Brisbane Lions co-captaincy after separation from wife Julie, feels 'deeply sorry' for letting down close ones

Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale has stepped down as co-captain following his separation from wife Julie. He expressed deep regret for the impact

Maharashtra polls to 12 ZPs, 125 panchayat samitis likely in first week of Feb; schedule expected next week

Elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra are expected in early February. The State Election Commission will anno

Indian-Origin Cab Driver Picks Up Two Passengers, Drops 3 To Hospital

An Indian-origin cab driver who picked up a couple, including a pregnant woman, as passengers, delivered three people safely to a hospital on a c

Fifth Ashes Test: England call up Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts for Sydney Test

England lost the chance to reclaim the Ashes urn after a hat trick of defeats but would be buoyant after prevailing in the frenetic two-day test

Stray dogs issue: Delhi Police files FIR after govt accuses AAP of spreading misinformation

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the government decided to act against the false information being spread on the issue by Aam Aadmi Part

Railway Minister Witnesses Final Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough In Maharahstra

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday virtually witnessed the final breakthrough of a 1.5-km-long mountain tunnel of the bullet train proje

Canada Seeks Air India Response Over 'Drunk Pilot', And A Jan 26 Deadline

Canadian aviation authorities have asked Air India to take corrective steps and submit its response by January 26 after one of the airlines pilot

'India has right to defend': Jaishankar hits out at 'bad neighbours' what he said on neighbourhood policy

External affairs minister S Jaishankar stated India faces challenges from ad neighbours, implicitly referencing Pakistan, and asserted the natio

Indore water contamination: 26 of 50 samples test positive for bacteria; Authorities issue dos and donts

Indore water contamination: Bacterial contamination has been confirmed in Bhagirathpura's water supply after 26 out of 50 tested samples showed h

U.K. house prices drop unexpectedly in December, Nationwide says

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a 0.1% monthly rise to leave prices 1.2% higher than in December 2024.

Violin duo, Lalitha and Nandini, blended virtuosity with refinement

Their concert stood out for seamless exchanges and individual flourishes

LG Kavinder Declares Bollywood Film Dhurandhar Tax-Free in Ladakh

JAMMU, Jan 2: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta has declared the Bollywood film Dhurandhar tax-free in the Union Territory, a mov

Liwa Festival in Abu Dhabi: Five ways to experience the desert during winter

From high-speed motorsports and festival nights to forts, dunes and quiet desert moments, Liwa offers a winter escape in Abu Dhabis Al Dhafra reg

Ashes: England Call Up Bashir, Potts For Sydney Test

England lost the chance to reclaim the Ashes urn after a hat trick of defeats but would be buoyant after prevailing in the frenetic two-day test

ANTF Kashmir Nabs Woman Drug Peddler Absconding For 3 Years In Major NDPS Case

Srinagar, Jan 2: In a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the narcotics network, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has ar

Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained

China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while ex

MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flags AI misuse against women on social media

Chaturvedi writes letter to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Column | Here are some trending podcasts and shows on longevity

From debating diets and workout regimens to red light therapy and more, these shows dive into the divisive yet broadly appealing subject of human

Bad Neighbours: S Jaishankar Shreds Pakistan, Then A Stern Warning

S Jaishankar said that obody can tell us what we should or should not do, in an apparent reference to Operation Sindoor.

CBSE Practical Exams 2026: Key dates, rules, and what students & schools must know

CBSE has set the practical examination window from January 1 to February 14, 2026, emphasizing their crucial role in final results. Schools must

Classical dancer Aswathi K won hearts with her mature dance rendition

A promising young dancer, her recital was marked with impressive footwork, timing and enjoyable music

An Open Letter From Pakistan Soil Praises Op Sindoor, Flags China Concern

Mir Yar Baloch, a leading Baloch leader and a human rights activist, has raised alarm over a deepening Beijing-Islamabad alliance, claiming China

KCR must come to Assembly to dispel propaganda against him on water projects, says Kavitha

Telangana Jagruthi president says she will launch of an independent political party and contest in next Assembly Elections

2 Hyderabad bound flights diverted to Gannavaram in AP due to fog

Two Indigo flights scheduled to land in Hyderabad were diverted to Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada on Friday due to adverse weather conditions

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Karaikal fishermen

Their mechanised fishing vessel was reportedly surrounded by Sri Lankan Navy personnel in the early hours of Friday near Mullaitheevu, following

Centre Restores Rs 100 Cr Project Approval Powers to Ladakh LG

JAMMU, Jan 2: In a significant development, the Union Finance Ministry has restored financial powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. The Mi

How OTT Is Helping the Entertainment Industry Go Global

NBEMS launches AI in Medicine course for doctors; check how to apply, fees, eligibility and more

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has launched a free, six-month online course on Artificial Intelligence in Medical

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We Have Bad Neighbours: S Jaishankar's Stern Warning Over Terrorism

S Jaishankar said that obody can tell us what we should or should not do, in an apparent reference to Operation Sindoor.

I want my MTV: Baby boomer Anand Mahindra gets nostalgic as iconic music channel goes silent

MTV shut down: MTV's 24-hour music channels have ceased broadcasting globally as of January 1, 2026, marking the end of an era for music discover

Mumbai Indians unveil Women's Premier League 2026 jersey

Mumbai Indians unveiled their WPL 2026 jersey, inspired by the city's vibrant energy and the Wicket Pulse theme. The design incorporates blue for

CDS Anil Chauhan Inaugurates Upgraded Runway at IAFs Car Nicobar Base

SRI VIJAYA PURAM, Jan 2: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the resurfaced and upgraded runway at the Indian

Satheesan accuses Kerala CM of using Vellappally Natesan as mouthpiece to create communal divide

V.D. Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of trying to create communal hatred similar to such efforts made by Sangh Parivar and says CM had miserab

Australian shares end week on a high: ASX 200 edges up as DroneShield boosts gains; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares ended a losing streak on Friday. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose, reaching a one-week closing high. Financial stocks saw investor in

Why the Chennai Margazhi Season matters

Chennais iconic annual festival proves that classical traditions are vibrant, adaptable and deeply relevant today