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DCA Records 244 Drug Seizures, 217 Convictions In Year-Long Crackdown

Officials said 84 drugs were found to be not of standard quality (NSQ) in the market after analysing 4,801 samples. Action has been initiated aga

West Bengal gets its first female Chief Secretary as Nandini Chakravorty

NandiniChakravorty, who was in charge of States Home and Hill Affairs Department replaced Manoj Pant as the Chief Secretary who superannuated on

Jaishankar Hands Modis Condolence Letter To Rahman

Soon after arriving in the Bangladeshi capital, Jaishankar met Rahman, the son of Khaleda Zia, and conveyed Indias deepest condolences over her d

Travis Kelce reveals Taylor Swift's Christmas gift, hints at 'best' present

Travis Kelce shared details of his Christmas celebration with Taylor Swift and her family. He received a special gift from Taylor, which he descr

Vigilance Dept Detects Rs 228 cr Tax Evasion

In the civil supplies sector, 451 inspections were carried out across fair price shops, MLA points and private premises.

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistans cricketers at T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan has been named captain of Afghanistans 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

Modi Says PM-SHRI Revolutionising Primary Education

The CS assured that state government is taking all necessary measures to ensure successful implementation of the PM-SHRI scheme in Andhra Pradesh

42-yr-Old Technician Dies In Road Accident

Mahesh sustained severe head injuries in the impact. Colleagues rushed him to a private hospital in Kushaiguda and later shifted him to another h

Three elderly persons die, vehicles gutted in separate fire incidents

Year ends with coldest Dec. day in 6 years

CM highlights govt.s work, sets 2026 as deadline for resolving legacy issues

Gupta promises landfill elimination by year end; govt. to spend 17,000 croreto boost electricity infrastructure in 3 years, says CMO; AAP counter

More Focus On NCDs, Trauma Care, Says Damodar

Facilities in medical colleges and teaching hospitals are being upgraded to strengthen the medical education system.

Firms roll out extra perks to gig workers, keep deliveries rolling

Multi-channel reporting, awareness drive important to curb cyber crime, says Lucknow police

Security tightened in Tihar jail after arrival of gangster Anmol Bishnoi

Social Security reform: These two changes are seen as essential to fix the system

Social Security reform is becoming urgent as the system faces money problems and shrinking benefit value. Experts say the trust fund could run ou

Tiger In Karimnagar Elusive, No Plans To Capture It

Even as the search is on for the tiger, the official said the district administration has been informed and people living in the area have been a

Who was Linda Stevenson? Wife of Jill Bidens ex-husband Bill Stevenson dies in Delaware as police investigate domestic dispute call

Linda Stevenson, the 64-year-old wife of Bill Stevenson, was found dead in her Delaware home on December 28, 2025. Her husband, Bill Stevenson, i

LVM3 rocket debris washed ashore on Sri Lanka coast

Rocket debris, suspected to be from an ISRO heavy-lift rocket, washed ashore on Sri Lanka's eastern coast near Trincomalee. Local fishermen disco

Hyderabad City Court Lifts 5-year-old Stay On Ramalinga Rajus Documentary

XXV Additional Chief Judge DV Nageswara Rao issued the order to vacate the interim injunction orders issued in August 2020.

Isro starts process to develop third launchpad at Sriharikota

ISRO is developing a third launchpad at Sriharikota to accommodate heavier satellites and future launches. Approved by the Union cabinet, the pro

Will protect Waqf properties in West Bengal, Mamata assures through newspaper advertisement

The half-page advertisements published in major national and vernacular dailies states that the West Bengal Government continues to oppose the ne

Outlet manager, youths booked after alleged ruckus over chicken dish in Kochi

Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same

When road accidents occur, the law insists on knowing ones income before assigning value to ones life. This violates the promise of equality and

Political courage of P.V. Narasimha Rao, not economics alone that powered 1991 reforms, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Telangana Honours 719 Cops With Service Awards

The honours include the Telangana Sourya Pathakam, Telangana Mahonnatha Pathakam

Jailed, Fined For Drunk Driving

Police said Kanneboina Mahesh Babu, 29, employed with Intercity Universal Travels, was caught on December 15 near S R Nagar Metro station during

As Waste Piles Up, GHMC To Target Orphan Vehicles

The GHMC has proposed a series of measures as part of an intensified sanitation drive

USPS Postmark Changes in 2026: USPS postmark delays could risk your tax returns, ballots, and bills what Americans must know before mailing in 2026

USPS Postmark Changes in 2026: Could postmark delays put your tax returns, ballots, and bills at risk this year? USPS is applying most postmarks

Nation-wide skill survey to be conducted this year

India will conduct a nationwide survey in 2026 to assess adult skill levels. The three-month survey will map basic, intermediate, and advanced co

3.75 lakh travel on JK Vande Bharat trains

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, ma

GHMC likely to be split into three corporations after Feb. 2026

Vigil up to counter terror threat in Chenab region

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified

Prince William and Kate Middletons annual income revealed the Royal figures may surprise you

Prince William and Kate Middleton earn $30.9 million yearly from the Duchy of Cornwall. The estate is very old and worth over $1 billion, support

Charity Wing of Rajan Eye Care Hospital launched

Two held with LSD stamps, MDMA tablets and ganja in Saidapet

Search op in Rajouri after VDG opens fire at terror suspect; high alert in Chenab region

A village defence guard fired shots after reportedly spotting a terror suspect in Rajouri's Kalakote area. Security forces have intensified surve

Corrections and Clarifications January 1, 2026

10.83 Lakh Urban Poor Get Free Healthcare, Claims HHF

Nearly 45 per cent of the beneficiaries were migrants from other states

ED files complaint against 4 in Crypto-currency Fraud

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Court of the Pri

Omar promised 1 lakh jobs, gave only 2 to favourites: LoP

NC cheated unemployed youth, fooled public Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday launched an all-out attack on the Na

SC vacation benches, CJI Kant, sit during winter break

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Supreme Court has held vacation courts for the first time with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant himself sitting twice dur

J&K gets Rs 1,430 Cr for disaster mitigation

Rs 200 crore for unity malls in Srinagar, Jammu Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: In a major boost to disaster resilience and infrastructure rebuilding, the Ce

Commissioner holds public grievance redressal camp

J&K HC frees Uri woman convicted in 1979 murder; cites 46-year delay

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has set aside the conviction of an elderly woman in a 1979 murder case, citing 46 years of prolonged proceedings

Letters to The Editor January 1, 2026

Madurai rings in the New Year

Agri Min Releases Coop Officers Diary

Principal secretary and commissioner of cooperative societies K. Surender Mohan advised employees to further improve their performanc

Kansas City International Airport lockdown: Are you flying, visiting, or nearby why KCI was locked down and have operations fully resumed?

Kansas City International Airport went on lockdown Wednesday morning after a reported security threat. Airport police evacuated parts of the term

Start Filling Vacant Posts in Univs: JNTUH JAC

Faculty shortages and fund constraints hurting academic quality, says Joint Action Committee

NIA probes Pahalgam, Delhi terror cases, achieves key milestones

Over 92 pc conviction rate Chargesheets against 7 accused in Pahalgam case 9 arrested in Red Fort blast case Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: As 2025 draws to

Descent into farce: on the Election Commission of India, the SIR

Ad hoc changes and poor implementation mar the Election Commission of Indias Special Intensive Revision of elcetoral rolls

2025 Report Card: CB registered 67 FIRs, highest in last 25 years

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2025, th

Plans in place to achieve 18.5% growth rate annually, says NTR Collector

Indias space programme, a peoples space journey

India is not only an active participant in the space age but is also shaping it

ACB crackdown: 78 FIRs, land scam busted, 13 convictions

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) intensified its anti-graft drive in 2025 by registering 78 FIRs, uncovering

Gig Workers Strike Impacts New Years Celebrations

Food establishments hasten to clear stocks to avert last-minute hustle

39 OGWs identified in Kathua, 18 booked under PSA

Kathua/Jammu, Dec 31 : Police identified 39 overground workers (OGWs) and booked 18 of them under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kat

Temples, churches gear up for the New Year celebrations

Special prayers, watch night services, and festive arrangements welcome the New Year

Hold the centre: on the road ahead for Bangladesh

Bangladesh needs a leader who can keep extremists at bay

The U.S. tariff shock, Indias pharma future

For India, its strength in generics acts as a buffer, but diversification and reforms are a necessity

Integration of Migrant Ration Cards into the National Food Security Act (NFSA) Database Camps

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Joy, festivity, fireworks: India welcomes New Year 2026; President Murmu extends greetings

India welcomed the New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across major cities, featuring fireworks, cultural performances, and large public gath

Doubts Rise Over Cong Continuing In DMK Alliance

Though Chakravarthys recent remarks also drew strong opposition to it from some Congress leaders, including TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai and

Bengaluru rings in 2026 with a night full of revelry

Lorry driver, helper held for smuggling 75 kg ganja on T.N.-A.P. border

January Skywatching guide: Wolf Moon, Meteor Shower, and Jupiter steal the spotlight-here's when to watch them

January's skywatching highlights include the Wolf Moon, a supermoon on Jan. 3, coinciding with Earth's perihelion. The Quadrantid meteor shower a

GHMC Will Be Split Into 3 Civic Bodies

Likely to lose Indias largest civic body tag soon

3 smart steps to maximize your monthly Social Security check in retirement

Social Security payments depend on work years, income, and claiming age. Some retirees get much higher monthly checks by planning early. Working

Lighting of deepam in Thirupparankundram cant be stopped by anyone: Union Minister

Though the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had granted permission to light the lamp in Thirupparankundram, the State government was acting

New Year fireworks near me: where to watch the biggest 2026 New Years Eve fireworks across the USA

Best places to watch New Years Eve 2026 fireworks across the USA: The United States is preparing for a massive 2026 New Years Eve. From the neon

Smritis record-breaking year to remember

In 2025, the vice-captain of the Indian womens team raised her game to a different level and accomplished various feats, notably becoming the fas

Fossil Wood Unearthed in Godavari Basin

The presence of nearby megalithic remains points to cultural continuity from the Stone Age through the Mesolithic to the Megalithic period, estab

T.N. Cyber Crime Wing rescues 1,212 potential victims of cyber crime

Nizamabad, Kamareddy Ring In New Year 2026 With Festive Cheer

Crowds, food, and family reunions mark the farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026

Bharatiya Jubilant Party: BJP eyes generational shift in 2026 with leadership change, Cabinet rejig, key state tests

Looking ahead to 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for a pivotal shift in leadership. With an emphasis on infusing fresh energy into

Double-Engine Govt. Delivering Good Governance, Inclusive Welfare

The 20-Point Programme Implementation chairman said works in Amaravati have been fast-tracked with Rs 15,000 crore central assistance, Polavaram

Excise Dept Reports Major Decline in Illicit Liquor

Under the NDPS Act, 1,304 cases were registered this year

Trump Medias new crypto token launch explained: How does it work and who gets it?

Trump Media new crypto token: Trump Media plans to launch a new cryptocurrency. Shareholders will receive one token for each share they own. This

US DOJ to review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files, document shows

The Trump administration ordered the Justice Department to release the files tied to criminal probes of Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and c

Since 2014, Govt Institutionalised Delivery, Accountability: Modi

The PRAGATI ecosystem has helped accelerate projects worth more than 85 lakh crore

Strong end-user demand lifts Mumbai home registrations in 2025

Property registrations in the Mumbai municipal region rose 6 per cent year-on-year to 1,50,231 units in the 2025 calendar year, marking the highe

J&K court acquits three in terror case

A sessions court in Jammu and Kashmir has acquitted three individuals accused of terror-related activities. The court cited a lack of evidence an

Amit Shah urges Bengal BJP to step up grassroots push ahead of 2026

Amit Shah visited Kolkata to strategize for the 2026 Assembly elections. He met with party leaders and workers, emphasizing constituency engageme

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee says EC didn't address party's concerns

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of ignoring party concerns regarding West Bengal's electoral roll

As AQI worsens, Delhi Minister says govt making 'serious efforts' to deal with pollution

The capital's air quality deteriorated further on Wednesday, slipping into the 'severe' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 40

Centre plans Deregulation 2.0 with 30 new priority areas

The Centre is preparing for Deregulation 2.0, targeting 30 key areas for significant compliance reduction. This initiative will focus on seven se

Secured over 92% conviction rate, cracked key terror cases in 2025: NIA

Major achievements include extradition of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana from the U.S., and the arrest of several terrorists an

ISKP emerges as Pakistan's new deniable proxy against India

An Intelligence Bureau official said that plans are already afoot to expand the footprint of the ISKP into India, with the main focus being Jammu

CEOs of 200 Japanese companies to miss Beijing trip, a first since '12

The delegation of some 200 business leaders will skip the trip originally scheduled January 20, the Japan-China Economic Association said Wednesd