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Israel: New rules barring aid groups from Palestinian territories take effect

Jerusalem: Israel said Thursday that new regulations banning access of dozens of aid organizations to Gaza and the West Bank had come into force,

Aurobindo Pharma arm acquires non-oncology portfolio of Khandelwal Labs

The business generated a turnover of 113.5 crore in 2024-25 with an EBITDA of 28.9 crore. It has around 470 people strong field force and more th

Association demands not to procure milk, butter from other States

Master plan to be prepared for reconstruction of Kozhikode district jail

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar at New Years party

Several dozen people are feared dead and about 100 injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during New Years celebrations in the Swiss ski

A.P. govt. allots 2 acres on lease for TDP office in Bapatla

Two acres have been allotted on a lease basis for 33 years, with a rent of 1,000 per acre per annum

Watch: North Koreas Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter

A common man does not matter, a VIP does

You may have noticed officials on duty, who are posted as returning officers, sitting snugly or smugly? in their chairs when even the high and

Feeling sleepy behind the wheel? AI can tell

Artificial Intelligence-based system developed by Mahatma Gandhi University can spot driver fatigue in real time and send instant alerts to preve

Pet-friendly tourism gains popularity in Munnar

Several tourism stakeholders in the hill station are now offering specialised accommodations and sightseeing facilities for travellers who wish t

VACB logs highest-ever anti-corruption crackdown in 2025

Revenue department topped the list with 20 cases, followed by Local Self-Government department with 12

Man ends life after killing son, two daughters in Nandyal of A.P.

The daily wager had reportedly been in a state of depression after his wife ended her life in August last year

Demonstration in Mysuru to condemn honour killing in Dharwad and violence against women

New police officials assume office in Tirunelveli Range

Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad seize 104 reels of banned Chinese manja during special drive ahead of Sankranti

SIPCOT plan dropped, but official reply rekindles fears in Erode

Major IPS rejig in Mysuru, Mandya, Kodagu, and Chamarajanagar districts

Probe ordered into Kalaburagi prison video; Prisons DGP to visit jail

Another Bangladeshi Hindu set on fire, 4th attack in two weeks

A 50-year-old Hindu man was allegedly set on fire on December 31 in Shariatpur district in Bangladesh, the fourth attack on minorities in two wee

DRDO to play key role in creation of Sudarshan Chakra air defence system: Rajnath

Singh said this on the occasion of 68th Foundation Day of the DRDO

Narayansa Bhandage gets SOAR certificate

Mysuru palace dazzles as city welcomes New Year

More urea available in State than during BRS regime: Bhongir MP

Missing man found dead near Leepuram seashore

J&K Police arrest two from Ganderbal for suspected terrorist links

A police spokesperson said police recovered arms, ammunition and 8.40 lakh cash from the two persons, who were taken into custody during the chec

A.P. Jeevandan sets records with 300 transplants in 2025

Devotees throng major shrines on New Year Day

Southern districts welcome New Year with great zeal

New AOC-in-C of IAF Training Command takes charge

Manapparai railway station sports a new look with improved passenger amenities

A complete makeover has been given under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to benefit the travellers; lifts have been installed and parking lot pro

Motor vehicle offences in Coimbatore city fetch 20.11 crore fine in 2025

Calm yet festive New Year celebrations in Hubballi

Families step out to go to malls, parks and lakes even as the police make security arrangements

Numaish opens in Hyderabad, over 1,000 vendors set up stalls

Hyderabad:The 85th All-India Industrial Exhibition (AIIE), more commonly known as Numaish, was inaugurated on Thursday, January 1, by Telangana D

Yadagirigutta Temple EO Venkat Rao Resigns

Venkat Rao expressed confidence that development works at the temple would continue in the coming days.

Man-Leopard Conflict Up In Tumakuru

More cages to trap leopards from villages in Tumakuru taluk for leopard translocation

Over 1.5 lakh visitors turn out for flower show so far

Autorickshaw driver stabbed to death

80% capital acquisition outlay utilised amounting to nearly 1.2 lakh cr: MoD

Sustained defence reforms for modern, integrated and self-reliant security ecosystem, says MoD in 2025 yearender review

Minimum temperatures to climb up in January in State

Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca

The Italian, who joined Chelsea in 2024 after steering Leicester City to Premier League promotion, guided the London side to Champions League qua

Is the stock market open on New Year's Day 2026? NYSE and Nasdaq closed today heres when they reopen

Stock market New Year's Day 2026: US stock markets are closed today, January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day. Major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasda

In Focus podcast | Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?

Ashok B. Lall and Tikender Singh Panwar speak to us about why urban housing has slipped out of reach for most Indians.

Varnachirakukkal fete for children in care homes from today

Excise e-auction for issuing liquor licence in Kalaburagi on Jan. 13

A total of 15 liquor licenses that are currently vacant in the district will be allotted through the online auction process

Mourners flag fleecing at Karumandapam gas-fired crematorium

The bereaved families allege that they are asked to pay 8,000 for cremation as against 2,500 fixed by the Tiruchi Corporation; if there is delay

Fair price shop dealers seek payment of commission through DBT

PM Should Respond to Chinese Claims over India-Pakistan Conflict, Demands Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi also slammed the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government for the health crisis in Indore, where contaminated drinking water caused multiple deat

New Year Rush: Delhi Zoo Welcomes Over 25,000 Visitors

The Delhi zoo witnessed a significant spike in visitor footfall on New Year's Day, with the numbers rising by nearly 86 per cent on Thursday as c

2025 was a year of redefined governance, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

On performance of the departments under him, he says Amarajeevi Jaladhara, completion of 4,300-km of roads in villages, and implementation of Ada

Telangana targets oils, spices, bakeries, mineral water units in month-wise food safety drives

A.P. govt. allots 9.96 acres in Nuzvid for setting up IIPM

9.96 acres will be leased for 33 years on a free-of-cost basis, with several conditions accompanying the allotment

Bird Flu Outbreaks In India: Symptoms And Preventive Tips

Bird flu not only affects domestic poultry such as chickens, ducks and turkeys but can also spread through wild and migratory birds. In some case

Seven-day deadline for PGs, hostels, service apartments to fix safety lapses

Remembering the Brave on Pathankot Attack Anniversary

On January 2, 2016, the Pathankot Air Force Station was attacked by Jaish-e-Mohammed militants, leading to a lengthy counter-terror operation tha

Vande Bharat sleeper train clears trials, GuwahatiKolkata to be first route, PM to flag off

Shivamogga district administration seeks peoples cooperation for joint survey

Judge appeals to people to follow traffic rules to save valuable lives

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 37th National Road Safety Awareness Drive in Yadgir

BHEL reasserts commitment to timely delivery of quality products at foundation day event

Minorities Ministry stopped PMJVK funds for Kerala since 2022

The State had around 199 crore of unused Central funds, citing which the proposals submitted by its Department of Minority Welfare were not appro

NASA's Largest Library To Permanently Close On Jan 2, Books Will Be 'Tossed Away'

NASA's largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center will close permanently on Jan 2 under the Trump administration's reorganisation plans.

Cyber police caution people against money mule traps

Egyptian footballer lands in prison for forging academic docs

A 28-year-old Egyptian footballer, who has previously featured in the English Premier League, was on December 30, 2025, sentenced to one year in

Bangladesh Media reports attack on another Hindu man, set on fire by miscreants in Shariatpur

A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh was seriously injured after he was allegedly attacked and set on fire by a mob in Shariatpur district on New Ye

Openend spinning mills in Tamil Nadu hit by high raw material prices

Operation Sindoor injects fresh momentum to correct exiting structural imbalance in the Defence Budget

The battlefield experience of Indian armed forces has already precipitated a fresh look at the armoury inventory. Use of counter-drone systems ha

Delhi HC appoints wife as legal guardian of comatose man, cites legal vacuum

Court notes absence of statutory framework for guardianship in cases of prolonged vegetative state

CBSE Issues Reminder On Class 10, 12 Practical Exams 2026, Shares Key Instructions

CBSE Practical Exams 2026: Schools have been instructed to strictly follow the Board's guidelines to ensure smooth and timely execution of all as

Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

After nearly six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, American investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has stepped down as its Chief Exe

Another Hindu Man Attacked in Bangladesh, Set on Fire by Miscreants

According to local newspaper, the incident took place on New Year's Eve on Wednesday

About 53,000 unmatched voters issued notices in Tiruchi district; special camps to be held on December 3 and 4

Voters whose details have not been matched with previous SIR are required to submit anyone of the 13 supporting documents listed by the Election

No accident, loss of life during new year celebration in Coimbatore city

Seer slaps police officer in Vijayapura as he snatches phone during protest

Sri Sanganabasaveshwar Swami of Hunshyal Math was among those protesting when the incident happened

New Year celebrations conclude peacefully in Salem, Namakkal districts

Is USPS open on New Year's Day? Banks, Post Office, UPS, FedEx holiday hours

New Year's Day 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1. Banks and post offices will be closed. Mail delivery and pickups will not occur. Shipping servi

Are data centres proposed in Vizag a boon or bane?

While experts welcome the announcements of tech giants for their potential to generate employment and trigger economic growth in the long run, an

Police leadership reshuffle across Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts

Trust expands waste disposal, traffic management program to four more wards

The Trust is expanding its work to include Pandeshwar, Port, Cantonment and Attavar wards

13.52 crore Tirumala laddus sold in 2025, says TTD

Devotees purchased 5.13 lakh laddus on December 27, 2025, registering the highest single-day sale in the past decade

Universities directed to integrate skill, vocational courses into curriculum

Elon Musk announces 2026 MEGA plan, Neuralink to mass produce brain chips, reveals details of surgical procedure

Elon Musk's brain-computer interface (BCI) company Neuralink is preparing to take a major step forward in 2026, after moving forward from a limit

Pakistan sees deadliest year in a decade, with combat deaths surging 74% in 2025, report says

ISLAMABAD, January 1, 2026 (AP) Pakistan experienced its deadliest year in over a decade in 2025 as combat-related deaths surged 74%, with milit

Student association event cancelled in Dharwad farm university

Dalit Sangharsh Samiti opposes invitation extended to Yuva Brigade founder Chakravarthy Sulibele

Funds released for construction of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, says MP

About 1,000 police personnel to be deployed for arudra darshan bandobust for two days

Hyderabad Zoo clocks over 25K visitors on New Year day

Hyderabad: As many as 25,900 visitors spent their 2026 New Years Day in the Nehru Zoological Park(Hyderabad Zoo). The zoo authorities have instal

India, Bangladesh Begin Joint Water Measurements as Ganges Treaty Enters Final Year

Water measurement began at Hardinge Bridge on the Padma River in Bangladesh and also at the Farakka point on the Ganga river in India

RBI data points to Assam as fastest-growing State economy: Himanta

According to RBI data, Assam is the country's fastest growing State economy, rising to 45% during the last five years above the national growth o

Churches in Thanjavur usher in new year with midnight mass

MLA questions rehabilitation of Kogilu residents in Bengaluru

Additional grants sought for Mallikarjun Mansur cultural centre in Dharwad

10 crore has been sanctioned already, says the former Mayor Iresh Anchatageri