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Venus Williams handed Australian Open wildcard at 45

Venus Williams is set to compete at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard. This marks her return to Melbourne Park after a five-year abs

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

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

Two Killed, Four Injured in Separate Road Accidents in AP

A fatal collision in Anantapur district and a bus overturning in Nandyal district left multiple casualties, prompting police action and traffic d

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

Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League to leave Arsenal with 4-point lead

Arsenal has widened its lead at the top of the Premier League. Manchester City and Liverpool both drew their matches. This has given Arsenal a si

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

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

Live Telangana Assembly: Assembly Sessions Resume Today as Water Politics Take Centre Stage

Revanth Reddys comments set the stage for heated debates in the House

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

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

Indias temples witness huge New Year 2026 crowds seeking blessings and prayers

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

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

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

Indore diarrhoea outbreak linked to water contamination, lab test confirms

A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore has been confirmed by lab tests. Contaminated drinking water caused the illness, affecting over 1,400 people and k

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

Usman Khawaja to retire after Sydney Test; First Muslim to represent Australia in Test cricket breaks silence on 'racial stereotyping'

Usman Khawaja is retiring from international cricket after the final Ashes Test. He spoke about facing racial stereotypes throughout his career.

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

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

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

SIR in Bengal: ECI announces hearing relaxations for four categories of voters

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Thursday evening, had announced special relaxations for four categories of voters as regards

Good news for commuters: Uttar Pradesh to get new state highway between THESE two districts, travel time to cut by...; Check details here

The PWD has proposed an 81.41 km Aligarh-Sambhal state highway via Sasni to cut travel time and ease congestion. Linking NH-509 and NH-32, the ro

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

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, made a significant public appearance at the Kumsusan mausoleum, fueling speculation she is bei

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

New York: Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics as one of t

KCR Deserve Hanging For River Water Injustice: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said it would not be wrong even if his predecessor K Chandrasekhar Rao and his nephew T Harish Rao were ha

Indias AI Leap: Why application lifecycle management platforms will define enterprise success

Unlike traditional applications, agentic systems must monitor themselves in production, adapt to dynamic data and user behaviour, operate within

Delhi NCR Weather Update:Air quality slips to 'very poor' category, thick fog affects flight operations, airlines issue advisories

The low visibility disrupted flight operations with airlines Air India and IndiGo issuing travel advisories. Predicting dense fog in Delhi-NCR, A

Karnataka: Congress worker shot to death in Ballari over dispute between MLAs

What began as a dispute over banners in Ballari on Thursday night escalated into a violent clash between two groups allegedly linked to mining ba

Javed Akhtar loses cool over his 'rubbish' deepfake image, warns legal action for 'damaging his reputation' by showing him with...

Javed Akhtar became a victim of a deepfake image, and the veteran lyricist has lost his cool over it. Javed warned of serious legal consequences

Indore water contamination chaos: Brothers chilling account of victims final hours as residents live in fear; What we know so far

Indore water issue: Indores Bhagirathpura is facing a severe water contamination crisis, with hundreds of people hospitalised and at least one re

KCR creating water disputes to save BRS: Telangana CM Revanth

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday, alleged that the former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) is creating water dispu

India's healthtech startups switch strategy; NTT Data bets on AI

Pristyn Care, which initially started as a lead-generation platform for surgeries, now operates its own network of clinics and has embedded clini

K-Pop Popular BTS Confirms March 2026 Comeback Nearly After Four-Year Hiatus

The March 2026 comeback will bring an end to BTS's four-year hiatus since they joined the country's mandatory military services.

Switzerland resort fire: Over 40 dead, 115 injured in blaze at Swiss alpine bar during New Year celebrations

A devastating fire swept through a crowded New Year's Eve celebration at a Swiss Alpine resort bar, killing approximately 40 people and injuring

Bus station cleanliness should be a year-round activity

The initiatives aims are multi-pronged according to the MSRTC

Hindu seer slams SRK over IPL team signing Bangladesh cricketer

Hindu spiritual leader Jagatgu Rambhadracharya on Thursday slammed Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan over the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Rider

No to virality, yes to authenticity

Wont it be awesome if who we are online is exactly who we are offline? Maybe in 2026, we can create, and consume, more authentic content on socia

Maduro Says Venezuela Open To Talks With US, Amid Pressure

To date, Maduro has not confirmed a US land attack on a docking facility in his country that allegedly targeted drug boats, according to US Presi

In Telangana, illicit business behind an ordinary facade

From a school building in Bowenpally to a chemical unit in Cherlapalli, narcotics operations functioned undisturbed for months and years in diffe

Positive Signs' on Hospitalised Australian Cricket Great Damien Martyn

Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell ill while lying down last week and was rushed to hospital

Bank Holiday on January 2: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

January 2026 brings several bank holidays across India due to New Year, regional festivals, second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and Republic Da

Switzerland ski resort fire: Death toll rises to 47, 115 injured in New Year's Party; 16 Italians missing

At least 40 people were killed, and around 115 others injured in a non-arson fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Mo

Switzerland ski resort fire: Death toll rises to 40, 115 injured in New Year's Party; 16 Italians missing

At least 40 people were killed, and around 115 others injured in a non-arson fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Mo

Indias ancient trees: Are we protecting natures living timekeepers?

As cities expand, Indias old-growth trees slow time and record centuries of survival yet are felled for development

7 Killed In Iran Protests Over Economy As Inflation Hits 42%

Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least seven people

Morning Digest: About 40 killed in deadly Switzerland resort fire, victims yet to be identified; Centres tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

India and Pakistan exchange nuclear installations list despite frozen ties

The list exchange took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities, the

At Least 7 Reported Killed During Widening Protests in Iran Sparked By Ailing Economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Irans theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran,

329 days of Trump, Trump, Trump: How he made himself 'ubiquitous' in a year

President Donald Trump dominates public attention daily in his second term. He uses over 250 media appearances, 320 official events, and thousand

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor, promising to govern expansively and audaciously for the working class. He imme

Control or be controlled: Why owning hospitals will be non-negotiable for India's healthtech startups

When cancer-care platform Onco shut down operations in early 2025, it offered a lesson for India's healthtech sector: connecting patients to hosp

Premier League: Manchester City, Liverpool Frustrated in 0-0 Draws To Leave Arsenal With 4-Point Lead

The stalemates highlighted the strength in depth in England's lucrative top flight

Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in Russias Kherson during New Year celebrations

Meanwhile, the air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the New Year night, and many airport

Bulgarians withdraw euros as country joins single currency bloc

Cash machines in the capital, Sofia, dispensed brand new euro banknotes, replacing the lev, which will still be in use for cash payments in Janua

Connemara Library with new childrens corner and science park to open soon

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Space rings in New Year with stunning Champagne Cluster view

It was given its festive nickname because it was discovered on December 31, 2020, and its galaxies and superheated gas form a bubbly pattern that

Australia's Khawaja Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Khawaja has so far plundered 6,206 runs with 16 centuries and 28 half-centuries, averaging 43.39

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

Floods also damaged infrastructure in the affected districts, killed livestock, and affected 1,800 families

Electric 4-wheeler registrations leap 88 per cent y-o-y in calendar year 2025

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2026 dawns brightly on buoyant sentiment as Indias economy hits high gear

India's economy is experiencing a strong start to 2026. December data reveals high consumer sentiment and robust economic activity. Car sales rea