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Rashmika hugs Vijay in Rome, romantic pic confirms wedding news

Hyderabad: Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda continue to be one of the most talked-about couples in the film industry. From keeping their r

Ukraine's military says it hit Russias Ilsky refinery

The military also said it hit the Almetevskaya oil preparation facility in Russias Tatarstan region

Telangana student dies in fire accident in Germany

Hyderabad:A student from Telangana died in a fire incident in Germanys Magdeburg on Wednesday, December 31. The deceased was identified as Thokal

Sarfaraz Khan makes blunt 'dreams don't come true' admission, reflects on regret after jaw-dropping 157 vs Goa

After smashing a jaw-dropping 157 against Goa, Sarfaraz Khan opened up on his biggest regret, making a blunt dreams don't come true admission. De

PM Modi to soon flag off first Vande Bharat sleeper train

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off Indias first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Kolkata and Guwahati, Railway Minister

Pranali Chiktes solo cycle expedition for social change commences from Thiruvananthapuram

Pranali, who is from Maharashtra, begins a 70-day journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagpur in Maharashtra, with a mission

Global reinsurance firms from Spain, UK & Singapore queue up to enter Gift City

Mapfre Re, C&C Insurance Group and Partner Re apply to set up IFSC insurance offices at GIFT City

European Union carbon tax unacceptable, hurting exporting costs: Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the much-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement will reportedly be finalised later this month

Health dept. begins detailed inquiry into death of two undergoing dialysis at Haripad taluk hospital in Kerala

Dialysis unit in the hospital will remain closed for 15 days. A full technical evaluation conducted by the Health department team at the hospital

Stock market ends first trading session of 2026 on flat note; ITC biggest drag

BSE Sensex dips 32 points or 0.04 per cent to settle at 85,188.60; Nifty rises marginally by 16.95 points or 0.06 per cent to end at 26,146.55

Hindu refugees from Bangladesh will be most affected by SIR in West Bengal: CPI(M) leader

I am in favour of the SIR. But this is a huge and quite challenging task. To make it more foolproof and precise, more time should have been alloc

Rajnath Singh visits Bangladesh High Commission, signs condolence for Khaleda Zia

Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), died early Tuesday in Dhaka after a prolonged illness

Rupee falls 10 paise to close at 89.98 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair traded in a tight range, as support from easing crude oil prices was offset by a positive tone in the U.S. do

Brij Bhushan Singh alleges conspiracy on ouster from Lok Sabha

Gonda (UP): Former Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday alleged that he was removed from the Lok Sabha not by the people but thro

56 pc surge in drunken driving challans on New Year's Eve in Delhi

Delhi Traffic Police issued 868 challans for drunken driving on New Year's Eve, a 56% increase from last year. This rise highlights intensified e

Tarun Garg Becomes First Indian to Lead Hyundai Motor India Ltd

With over three decades of experience in the automotive industry, Mr. Garg is set to lead HMIL into its next phase of growth.

Poonam Kaur Targets Trivikram Again, Sparks Fresh Debate

Poonam's cryptic post sparked controversy

Netflix crashes as 'Stranger Things' finale premieres

The streamer faced a similar technical issue during the season 5 premiere of the show on November 26, 2025

PBKS star misses out as Australia announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Pat Cummins returns

Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, with a PBKS star missing out on selection. The squad sees the return o

Rajnath visits Bangladesh High Commission, signs condolence for Khaleda Zia

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the Bangladesh High Commission here and expressed his condolence on the demi

Israel to Enforce Ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

The groups will now be required to cease their operations by March 1, which the United Nations has warned will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis

Rahul Sankrityayans masterpiece translated into Tamil for seventh time

The latest translation of From Volga to Ganga has been undertaken by Mangai, a theatre practitioner and English teacher; published by Seer Vasaga

How Indians Can Become Nurses In New Zealand: Courses, Eligibility Explained

Study Abroad: Students who complete nursing education and secure jobs in New Zealand have a strong chance of obtaining permanent residency.

Artwork Depicting Last Supper Sparks Protests By Church Groups In Kerala

An art exhibition at Kerala's Kochi-Muziris Biennale has been temporarily closed after protests erupted over a painting that Christian groups all

Only womans consent, not husbands, needed for abortion: HC

Chandigarh: It is the willingness and consent of a married woman that is all that matters, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed, while

Hindu Man Injured After Being Attacked By Mob, Set On Fire In Bangladesh

Khokon Das, another Hindu man, was attacked by a violent group in Bangladesh. The 50-year-old was injured after the attack and set on fire. The i

Netflix crashes again as Stranger Things finale premieres

Los Angeles: Some users found it difficult to log in on Netflix on Wednesday night to watch the finale of Stranger Things, the series that debute

Two Terror Associates Held With Arms, Grenades, 8.4 Lakh Cash In J&Ks Ganderbal

Ganderbal, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested two terror associates and recovered arms, ammunition and cash amounting to 8.40 l

India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train to be flagged between..., has advanced safety system, world class coaches, check date, fares

India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train will soon be launched as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train which will run between Kol

HoABL allots 1,419 homes in Naigaon through Indias first fully online housing model

The homes comprised 51 per cent one-bedroom and 49 per cent two-bedroom units

Signs You Have Overindulged In Alcohol On New Year, Tips To Recover

Drinking alcohol in moderation is extremely important as overindulgence impacts your body. It triggers a range of telltale signs which signal tha

RBI flags global uncertainties, says Indian Economy well-placed to withstand shocks

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said Indias economy and financial system remain resilient despite heightened global uncertainti

BNPs Tarique Rahman thanks Yunus govt. functionaries, dignitaries for support during Khaleda Zia's funeral

He extended heartfelt gratitude to the senior dignitaries of countries from the South Asian region, who attended the funeral personally

Year ender 2025: Amazon, Meta and other major tech giants announced massive job cuts. Why 2025 became year of layoffs

Year Ender 2025: 2025 saw massive job cuts across major companies, especially in tech. Microsoft, Amazon, and Google led the way. This wave of la

Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen Head Star-Packed AFCON Last-16 Cast

After 36 matches spread across six groups, the 16 survivors from 24 hopefuls clash in eight second-round matches over four days

Ashok Leyland sales up 27 pc at 21,533 units in Dec

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Thursday reported 27 per cent increase in total sales at 21,533 units last month as c

Ikkis movie review: Sriram Raghavan makes an evocative plea for peace in polarised times

Led by a breakout performance from Agastya Nanda and a moving duet on grief and guilt by Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, Ikkis succeeds as a thou

All Local Body Polls in Karnataka to Be Held in 2026, Says Shivakumar

He also asserted that the government would work towards ensuring peace and happiness for the people and strive to bring about positive change in

Indore water contamination: No consensus on death toll as locals, CM & Mayor offer different figures

Conflicting claims over the number of deaths caused by consumption of contaminated water in Indore continued on Thursday, with residents claiming

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for social harmony, use of mother tongue: 'Country belongs to everyone'

Wahaj Ali and Maya Alis new Pakistani dramas to watch in 2026

Islamabad: 2026 has officially begun, and the Pakistani entertainment industry is already gearing up to deliver some exciting content. From Wahaj

FMGE Document Submission Deadline Extended To January 7

The deadline for FMGE 2025 candidates to submit required eligibility documents has been extended from January 2 to January 7, 2026 by NBEMS throu

14 killed, 16 injured in road accident in Pakistans Punjab

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1: At least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Pakistans eastern Pu

AIADMK gets 10,175 applications from ticket aspirants for Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry

Of these applications, 2,187 have been received from those who have expressed their desire for party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami to

10 killed, 10 wounded after bar explosion in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana

GENEVA, Jan 1: At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured after an explosion at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton

Dispute Over 113 Smart City Electric Buses Turns Political In Kerala

A dispute over the operation of Smart City electric buses in Kerala has turned into a political face-off between the BJP-led Thiruvananthapuram C

BCCI set to announce India's ODI squad vs New Zealand on THIS date; will Mohammed Shami be picked?

The BCCI is set to announce India's ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series on a fixed date as selectors weigh key selection calls. With se

HIGH alert in Jammu and Kashmir: Security tightened in valley after inputs on terror threat

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir were placed on high alert on New Year's Day following intelligence inputs on possible terror activity. Multi

Tripura student killing: People in other parts of country should be educated about Northeast, says Assam CM Himanta

Asked whether the State government has data regarding the number of students studying outside, CM Sarma said that at present, there is no such da

Premallatha Vijayakant urges T.N. government to consider demands of protesting teachers, sanitation workers

Speaking to reporters in Chennai, she reiterated that the decision on an alliance would be taken by her party after its State conference on Janua

BTS New Album to Drop in March Ahead of World Tour

All seven members were discharged last year, and the group announced a comeback for the spring of 2026.

All you need to know about: cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused mostly by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria. Anyone can contract cellulitis, but persons wit

GST Collections Rise 6 Pc To Over Rs 1.74 Lakh Cr In December 2025

New Delhi, Jan 1: Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, on slow growth in revenues from domestic s

What Delhis wilderness says about the citys politics

Few other Indian cities seem able to reveal how power makes landscapes and how landscapes in turn discipline power

6 Sixes In 6 Balls: Brevis, Rutherford Unleash Mayhem In SA20. Watch

The pair of Dewald Brevis (36 not out off 13 balls; 1 four, 4 sixes) and Sherfane Rutherford (47 not out off 15 balls; 6 sixes) hit six sixes in

I Am Not Sure About Future of ODIs After 2027 World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin

While Kohli and Rohit's participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has created a lot of buzz, Ashwin believes with the expansion of T20 leagues and

Residents of Thiruvananthapuram on the good things they want to carry forward to 2026

Well-known names from different fields talk about the positive things of 2025 in the city that they want to take forward to 2026

Senior IAS Officer Ashish Kundra Takes Charge As Chief Secretary Of Ladakh

Leh/Jammu, Jan 1: Senior IAS officer Ashish Kundra on Thursday took charge as the chief secretary of Ladakh and reaffirmed his commitment to effe

Rajnath Singh Signs Condolence Book For Zia At Bangladesh High Commission

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday signed the Condolence Book in the High Commission of Bangladesh in Delhi.

Vaikunta Ekadasi: AI-integrated Command Control Centre Slashes Darshan Time By Half At Tirumala

The AI-integrated Command Control Centre (ACCC) helped in monitoring the devotee rush constantly and guided the staff in streamlining the queues,

Switzerland bar fire LIVE: 'Several dozen' presumed killed in Swiss ski resort fire

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

Employee value to be redefined in 2026

ADPs HR trends report notes that in 2026, employee benefits package will incorporate stage-of-life solutions tailored to individual needs

Volunteer in Irans Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests

DUBAI, Jan 1: A volunteer member of Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed in a western province during widening demonstrations sparke

Watch: The story of Hyderabads Sreedevi Swagruha and the making of sakinalu snack

We meet 83 year old Vangapalli Savithramma, the founder of Hyderabads Sreedevi Swagruha which has been churning out some of Hyderabads favourite

Ashes: Australia name unchanged squad for Sydney Test

Australia have named an unchanged squad from the Boxing Day Test for the upcoming final Test of the Ashes series, though conditions at the SCG co

Quake measuring 5.9 hits SE Alaska: GFZ

BEIJING, Jan 1: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted Southeastern Alaska at 0646 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geos

He Vomited, Died: Family Loses 6-Month-Old To Indore's Contaminated Water

A family has lost its six-month-old son, who was born after 10 years, after falling sick due to alleged consumption of contaminated water in Indo

6 Health Benefits Of Starting Your Day With Soaked Methi Seeds

Soaked methi seeds, also known as fenugreek, have various health benefits. Here is why you should consume them and how to consume them safely.

Excise duty on tobacco: Manufacturers to install CCTV, preserve footage for 24 months from Feb 1

The Rules will apply to manufacturers who pack such goods in pouches

Several tens dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Years celebration

CRANS-MONTANA (Switzerland), Jan 1: Swiss police said several tens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, fol

Will Usman Khawaja retire after Sydney Test? Veteran batter's latest move fuels speculation

Australia veteran Usman Khawaja has sparked fresh retirement speculation ahead of the Sydney Test as the opener takes a significant step off the

Crackdown on Cross-Border Terror: Poonch Police Attach Property of Pakistan-Based Terror Handler Under UAPA

POONCH, Jan 1: In a major offensive against cross-border terrorism and its support networks, Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached an immovable

'Conspiracy won't work': Akhilesh backs Mamata Banerjee for 2026 West Bengal polls; claims BJP will lose in UP as well

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections,

Worry about Bengal, says Amit Shah to scribe on his retirement

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, December 31, thwarted a question on retirement and asked the media to focus on the West Bengal Assemb

Capitals Enjoy A Rousing SA20 New Year's Eve

Capitals eased past MI Cape Town by 85 runs to earn a bonus point victory at Newlands in SA20

LG Manoj Sinha Visits Tirumala Shrine In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday offered prayers at the revered Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirupat

Trump Gets Wrong Country, Wrong Bird In Rant Against Windmill

US President Donald Trump has blamed wind turbines for killing iconic American bald eagles in a year's end social media post that hit on one of h

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Charge As Vice Chief Of Air Staff

New Delhi, Jan 1: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Thursday took charge as the IAFs Vice Chief of the Air Staff. Prior to this appointment, he served

The problem with online education isnt screensits pedagogy

'Congress Exposed Trinamool', Says BJP On Adhir Ranjan's 'Vote Chori' Jab

Bengal Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury kicked off 2026 with a long-winded rant targeting the state's ruling Trinamool and accusing it of h

Fresh Snowfall Shuts Mughal Road, Traffic Suspended As Precaution

Poonch, Jan 1: Following fresh snowfall on Thursday, authorities have temporarily closed the Mughal Road as a precautionary measure, officials sa

Make new year a mass movement to protect rights of vulnerable: Kharge

Mr. Kharge hit out at the BJP-led NDA government earlier, alleging that the party's plunder, corruption and misgovernance loomed large over the p

Ola Electric signals business turnaround in Dec 2025

New Delhi: Ola Electric on Thursday reported vehicle registrations of 9,020 units in December as per VAHAN data, with increased market share to 9

Four test positive in drug screening at Hyderabads pubs and resorts on New Years eve; one during vehicle check

EU carbon tax unacceptable, hurting exporting costs: Congress

Ramesh cited the think-tank GTRI's estimate, according to which many Indian exporters may have to cut prices by 15-22 per cent so that their EU i

TOMCOM invites applications for overseas nursing jobs

Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) on Thursday invites overseas employment opportunities in the field of nursing

Extremism will end in India like Nazism: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Jan 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that certain elements in the country were following Hitlers ideol

Main suspect in Hadi murder rejects charges, dismisses Dhaka claim of fleeing to India

A key suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi has denied any role in the killing. Faisal Karim Masud, also known as Daud,

'Before something great happens...': Smriti Mandhana shares Lord Krishna's quote from Bhagavad Gita after wedding with Palaash Muchhal called off

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana shared a reflective video of 2025, ending with a Bhagavad Gita quote about overcoming challenges. This followed

Fire at bar in Swiss Alps left people dead, injured during New Years celebrations

Berlin: A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left people dead and injured during New Years celebrations, police said early Thursday. Multiple pe