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Washington grants TSMC annual approval for US chipmaking tool shipments to China

TSMC joins South Koreas Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in gaining approval for shipments of U.S. chipmaking tools to China

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbapp sidelined with knee injury

Madrid said in a brief statement the France superstar had been diagnosed with a sprain but did not provide a timeline for his recovery

On Camera, US Strikes Drug Boats In International Waters, 8 Killed

The US military said Wednesday that eight people were killed in multiple new strikes on alleged drug boats, bringing the death toll in Washington

Major retirements in sports during 2025

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli in Test cricket to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in athletics to Petra Kvitova and Rohan Bopanna in tennis, 2025 saw s

CBSE Releases Revised Schedule For Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2026, Check Complete Date Sheet Here

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced a revised timetable for Class 10 board exams 2026, rescheduling several major papers.

Telangana: Karimnagar police recovers over 2000 phones in 2025

Hyderabad: The Karimnagar Commissioner of Police Ghouse Alam on Wednesday, December 31 said that the district police traced 2,056 lost or stolen

Mumbai Weather today: Unseasonal rain welcomes city on first day of 2026. Check IMD's forecast for next few days

Mumbai weather: Mumbai received unseasonal showers on the first day of 2026 amid chilly weather which brought down the pollution levels in the ci

Happy New Year 2026 Images: 150 wishes, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp messages & Instagram captions to share with loved ones

Happy New Year 2026 Wishes: As 2026 arrives, this curated list offers 150 Happy New Year wishes, quotes, and messages for everyone. It provides w

New Year 2026 celebrations across India: fireworks, lights and crowds

10 Post-Party Detox Tips To Get A Fresh Start In 2026

A detox does not mean extreme fasting or juice cleanses, but rather simple recovery strategies that help the body return to balance.

New Year, New Goals: Google's 2026 Doodle Highlights Fresh Starts

Google Doodles have long been known for celebrating major holidays, historic milestones, and cultural icons, and New Year's Day continues to be o

2026 Predictions: Check what Nostradamus, Baba Vanga, Athos Salome Fernandes have forecasted about the New Year

Predictions for 2026: As 2026 begins, predictions from mystics like Baba Vanga and Nostradamus are resurfacing. These forecasts, ranging from Wor

Trump Media unveils plan to distribute new cryptocurrency to shareholders

Shares of the company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump, which operates his social media platform Truth Social, were last up 5% in early trad

Property Worth Rs 150 Crore Near Buckingham Palace Attached In Loan Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached an immovable property worth Rs 150 crore near the Buckingham Palace in London in a case of alleged bank

US Military Strikes 5 More Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 8

The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September

Harish Rao slams Telangana govt over pending Mana Ooru Mana Badi bills

Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao has sharply criticized the Telangana government for failing to clear pending bills

Domestic natural gas consumption to rise by 3-4% in FY27 by expansion of City Gas Distribution: ICRA

ICRA expects higher gas usage from key consuming sectors such as refining, fertilisers and CGD to support growth

Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, Elon Musk says

Neuralink said in September that 12 people worldwide with severe paralysis have received its brain implants

Tripura student death: Tipra Motha Party urges Centre to immediately enact comprehensive anti-racial law

The demand has come following the death of student Angel Chakma, who was brutally assaulted in Dehradun on December 9. He succumbed to his injuri

Zohran Mamdani to take oath on Quran as New York City mayor today

Zohran Mamdani is set to become New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, making history by taking his oath on a Quran.

India Surpasses Japan. When It May Overtake Germany As 3rd Largest Economy

India's GDP per capita was $2,694 in 2024, according to the latest World Bank figures, 12 times smaller than Japan's $32,487 and 20 times smaller

Quote of the Day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life'

Satya Nadella, a native of India, joined Microsoft in 1992 and rose to CEO in 2014 and is now one of the most known figures in the tech industry.

Startups likely to go public in 2026; Helping citizens understand the air they breathe

In 2025, six large startups went publicminting founder-billionaires and handing windfall gains to venture funds.

Telangana: Tribals left in lurch after demolition drive in Moinabad

Hyderabad: Tribals in Telanganas Moinabad area were left in a lurch after a demolition drive was carried out on a 16-acre plot on Wednesday, Dece

Kondapur Industrial Park ready for launch; 36 units to create 5K jobs: Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: Industries developed with an investment of around Rs 1,000 crore at the Kondapur Industrial Park in Medak district are now ready for l

Cigarette, Beedi, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 With New Tax, Cess

The government on Wednesday notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco products, and a new cess

Traffic Restrictions Announced for Nampally Exhibition

Diversions to be in force from January 1 to February 15, 2026, between 4 pm and midnight to ease congestion around Exhibition Grounds.

Mumbai Wakes Up To Unseasonal Rainfall On New Year Day

While it was more intense in several areas, many other places experienced drizzle. The intensity gradually reduced after 6.15 am.

PM Modi Extends New Year Greetings, Prays For Peace, Happiness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended new year greetings to everyone and prayed for peace and happiness in the society.

PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes, Calls for Harmony in 2026

The Prime Minister also prayed for peace and happiness in society, extending his best wishes for harmony and well-being as the country enters the

New Year 2026: PM Modi wishes good health, prosperity to citizens

In a message shared on social media platform X, he also prayed for peace and happiness in society as the new year begins.

Past, present, future: The dangerous path of distorted history

Like others of her ilk, veteran academic historian Romila Thapar has always relied on rigorous analysis and credible sources to write about the p

Madhya Pradesh Minister's Useless Reply To NDTV Question, Then An Apology

In Bhagirathpura, a densely populated locality of India's cleanest city, at least 8 people have died after consuming contaminated tap water, acco

Donald Trump's BIG claim on tariffs says, 'US sees record investment...'

Donald Trump claimed US tariffs have sparked record investment by encouraging companies to manufacture domestically. Meanwhile, the US Treasury i

How the US economy fared under Trump in 2025

Data show the fastest quarterly expansion in two years, with momentum expected to extend into 2026.

Delhi-NCR AQI: Dense fog engulfs national capital as air quality remains in 'very poor' category, airlines issue advisories, AQI reaches...

Delhi-NCR welcomed the New Year under severe winter conditions, with very poor air quality, dense fog and extreme cold disrupting daily life. Wit

Bengal CEO dismisses allegations against EC officials over SIR process

Kolkata: The office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Wednesday dismissed allegations made in police complaints against poll of

India's household debt seen above 5-yr average, but lower than China's

The RBI said that household borrowing patterns have changed with non-housing retail loans, largely taken for consumption, accounting for 55.3% of

Zohran Mamdani 'historic' swearing-in: FIRST New York's mayor to take oath on three different Quran as first Muslim, South-Asian

New York's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani steps into office on the first day of New Year, January 1, 2026, as the youngest, first Muslim, fir

PM Modi calls for reform, perform, transform at 50th PRAGATI meet

Long-pending projects have been completed in national interest using the PRAGATI platform, he said. PRAGATI exemplifies cooperative federalism an

Netflixs Bad Boy Billionaires: Hyderabad court lifts 5 yr stay on Satyam episode

Hyderabad: A City Civil Court in Hyderabad has vacated a longstanding interim injunction that had blocked Netflix from streaming the Satyam Compu

UN agencies call on Israel to lift ban on aid organisations

United Nations: Multiple United Nations (UN) humanitarian agencies and international organisations jointly issued a statement, calling on Israel

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 3 released in India: The final battle against Vecna and the Upside Down in the Netflix sci-fi series is here. Full details

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 3, the series finale, has been released across the globe, with a special primetime drop for New Year's Eve and Da

Poker table to courtroom: Gamers challenge online gaming law

While the gaming firms are defending their right to carry out a business, the gamers argue that the law curtails their fundamental right. Of the

Assam govt to intensify crackdown on illegal infiltration: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government will further intensify its crackdown on illegal infiltration in 2

Need to decongest spaces outside railway stations

The horrific Bhandup bus accident has shown us that we need an urgent clean up near railway stations and bus depots

Lifes a pitch for the MCG

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, that is enveloped in the recent Ashes Test controversy, is no stranger to wicket-related issues as experienced in 1

Weather alert: IMD sounds fog alarm for Chandigarh, Odisha and Bihar; Delhi likely to see light rain on January 1. Check full prediction

Weather today: The IMD has predicted cloudy skies and light rain for Delhi on January 1, 2026. Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are

Trump Says pulling National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland

The Republican president sent troops into the three cities run by Democrats for what he said was a crackdown on illegal immigration and crime

Lygon Street machete attack leaves two critically injured amid surge of violent incidents across Melbourne on New Years Eve

Melbourne's New Year's Eve celebrations were marred by violence. A brutal machete attack on Lygon Street injured two young men. Police are invest

Telangana HC seeks report on Sigachi blast probe, compensation

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, December 31, directed the state government to submit details on the progress of the investigati

US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector

The US has imposed sanctions on four companies and associated oil tankers operating in Venezuela's oil sector, intensifying pressure on President

New Year Celebrations Sweep Across India Amid Tight Security

India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi wishes India a happy 2026

Addl excise duty on tobacco, health cess on pan masala to be effective Feb 1

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco products, and

India saved its tigers. Now big cats are running out of room

Why some Americans retire early but delay Social Security, and how the strategy works

Many Americans retire early but delay Social Security to boost lifetime benefits. Waiting until 70 can increase monthly checks by up to 24%. Earl

Bharti Hexacom breaks falling trendline, signals short-term trend change: Shitij Gandhi

US Sees Record Investment as Domestic Products Face No Tariffs: Trump

He said companies are establishing factories and businesses across the United States at a level never seen before

128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025: press group

The International Federation of Journalists said that across the globe, 533 journalists were currently in prison a figure that has more than dou

'China's claim as baseless as Trump's ceasefire talk'

India has firmly rejected China's claim of mediating its conflict with Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated that military action ceased after a request

Prana Air is helping citizens understand the air they are breathing with data and devices

New Delhi-based Prana Air provides air-quality monitoring hardware and real-time data on the kind of air people are breathing in their neighbourh

Murder charge dropped, alcoholic son gets 6.5-year jail term for mom's death

A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he

Stock Market Live Updates 1 January 2026: Stock to buy today: Petronet LNG

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Petronet LNG has been consolidating since August. It has been oscillating between 266 and 285. But

Outlook 2026: Indias oldest, youngest, biggest unicorns likely to go public

For nearly three years now, Indias startup ecosystemonce celebrated as the worlds third-largest startup and unicorn markethas faced a series of u

Key Hizbul conspirator gets life term

From Delhi to Bengaluru, India Celebrates New Year 2026 With Fireworks

In Goa, dazzling fireworks illuminated the night sky as locals and tourists gathered at popular party hubs to usher in the New Year

Madhya Pradesh HC upholds 20-year RI for man who married survivor

The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court's 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, despite their s

World Welcomes 2026 with Fireworks After Year of Trump and Turmoil

In Sydney, partygoers paused for a minute of silence to remember the victims of the mass shooting on Bondi Beach before fireworks lit up the skie

Morning Digest: Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes; Government refutes Chinese, U.S. claims of third party mediation during Operation Sindoor, and more

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Monthly horoscopes for January 2026: Which zodiac signs have the most favorable career prospects this month?

January 2026 begins with career resets, emotional clarity, and financial planning opportunities for all signs. Mercury moves into Capricorn, boos

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint

Analyses of OSIRIS-REx samples from Bennu show the asteroid carries ribose, glucose, amino acids, and nucleobases; the discovery also includes ni

New Year in pictures: World welcomes 2026

Over 3,000 police deployed for new year celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

A 30-member police team conducted a combing operation in Yelagiri Hills on Wednesday to prevent any untoward incidents during new year celebratio

Sex systems drive faster mitochondrial evolution in many insects

The results of a new study show how the way a species produces its males and females can shape the path of mitochondrial evolution, revealing an

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026: reports

President Emmanuel Macron has often pointed to social media as one of the factors to blame for violence among young people

Pragati-led ecosystem accelerated projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi highlighted Pragati's role in accelerating over Rs 85 lakh crore in projects over a decade, signifying a governance transform

One security force member killed, two wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

The attacker detonated himself while being searched by the patrol after arousing suspicion

Cinema stars we lost in 2025

IN MEMORIAM Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar, Kamini Kaushal 2025 was the year that Indian cinema lost some of its brightest and best, those who h

Celebs who embraced parenthood

Before we bid adieu to 2025, lets take a look at the new mommies and daddies of tinsel town. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani In July, Sidharth

A prayer to Lord Murugan

PHDCCI submits suggestions on Industrial Policy amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) Jammu & Kashmir Chapter, participated in a virtual meeting w

SEM tech to boost pashmina authenticity testing

Nawshaba Iqbal Srinagar, Dec 31: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, is set to introduce Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) technol

Littered stretch of Kovalam beach stands in stark contrast to adjacent Blue Flag beach

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

The President has made a crackdown on crime in citiesa centerpiece of his second term and has toyed with the idea ofinvoking the Insurrection Act

Looking Back at 2025: A Year to Remember

Uchit Singhal With the onset of 2025, a landmark announcement from none other than the honorable PM was made with respect to inauguration of Jamm

One of the hope ahead?

Year of Disappointment Gone B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Year, 2025 is on the way out : 2026 A D is knocking at the door . It is appropriat

Fifty years ago | BARC isolates and purifies curium-242

61 Years of Trust

As Daily Excelsior enters its 62nd year of uninterrupted journalistic service, the moment transcends ceremonial commemoration. It stands instead

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. What is Bezoss Regret Minimization Framework the decision framework behind a $2.5 trillion global powerhouse

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. For more than three decades, Jeff Bezos has reshaped how wealth is created,