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Junior Roll Ball Nationals Conclude in Jammu; Satish Sharma Calls Athletes Ambassadors of J&K

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: The 17th Junior National Roll Ball Championship concluded successfully at the Maulana Azad Stadium here on Thursday, with Spor

CM challenges KCR to discuss water projects in Assembly

Alleges lure of commissions responsible for PRLIS project cost rising from 32,000 crore to 84,000 crore; Mr. Revanth Reddy says government will i

Test report confirms bacterial contamination in 26 Indore water samples

Official death toll at four, but residents say 14 people have died; 2,800 sick, 272 admitted to hospitals; entire supply line cleaned, leakages r

Ashes 2025-26: Usman Khawaja included in Australia's Sydney Test squad, set to address media amid retirement talks

Australia have named their squad for the Sydney Test in the Ashes 2025-26, with Usman Khawaja included despite growing retirement speculation. Th

From encroachment to legal ownership

Haryana government regularises unauthorised occupation of village panchayat land through payment, aiming to reduce litigation and resolve dispute

How viral video led Maharashtra police to kidney transplant racket

Police in Maharashtra expose illegal network involving two doctors and with links to Cambodia; they say poor youth from the State sold kidneys fo

Officials Urge Public to Skip Bouquets, Help Hostel Students

Prakasam, Nellore officials call for meaningful New Year gifts

Chennithala announces aid for projects in Chavakkad

Local poll officers will visit marginalised electors to facilitate SIR hearings: WB CEO

Representatives of vulnerable communities had appealed to the Chief Electoral Officer to protect eligible electors unable to find their lineage i

Watch: Residents voice anger after water contamination deaths in Indore

CITU conference condemns VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Acts, Labour Codes

VB-G RAM G Act has overturned statutory rights, alongwith imposing financial and administrative burden on the State governments, undermining the

MP: Muslim Body Issues Fatwa Against Actress Nushrratt For Participating in Rituals on Mahakal Temple

The Muslim religious leader described her participation in Hindu rituals as a grave sin (Gunah-e-Azeem) for a practicing Muslim and issued a fatw

IIA scientists unveil secret behind the dusty veil of T Chamaeleontis star

What time is the rose parade? When is the rose bowl parade? Channel, how to watch?

Rose Parade is being held on Thursday morning, January 1 which is a federal holiday.

UP Cop Scans Man With Mobile Phone, Calls Him Bangladeshi. Video Viral

The Uttar Pradesh Police have come under criticism and ridicule on social media after their personnel were seen doing the impossible in Ghaziabad

In FY 2025-26, till Dec, Defence Ministry signed capital contracts amounting to Rs 1.82 lakh crore: Govt

The defence ministry said it has signed capital contracts worth Rs 1.82 lakh crore for modernising the armed forces in 2025-26 up to December, wh

Watch: From fireworks to quiet prayers: How the rest of the world celebrated New Year

From fireworks and street parties to quiet prayers and moments of remembrance, countries across the globe rang in New Year 2026 in strikingly dif

Soumen Sen is new Kerala Chief Justice

Delhi engulfed in dense fog as IMD issues Orange Alert: How cold will it get tomorrow?

Dense fog covered Delhi as New Year celebrations began, with temperatures expected to dip to 9C. IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of cold

Priority to welfare measures, continuation of ongoing schemes: Varkala municipal chief

Modi: People Ready for a New Dawn in Kerala

PM: LDF-UDF fixed match to end soon in state

Man arrested on charge of theft

Brazil Top Court Denies Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's Plea For House Arrest

Brazil's Supreme Court has rejected former president Jair Bolsonaro's request to convert his prison sentence for plotting a coup to house arrest,

Somaliland Says Won't Host Israeli Military Base In Return For Recognition

The breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday denied allegations by the Somali president that it would take resettled Palestinians or host an Is

24, Including A Child, Killed In Ukraine's New Year Attack: Russia

Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe where civilians were s

'Killed' To Avoid Killing: Ukraine Fakes Death Of Anti-Putin Russian Fighter

Ukraine staged the death of an anti-Kremlin Russian fighter to prevent his killing ordered by Moscow's special forces, Ukrainian military intelli

Conspiracy: Delhi Files Complaint Over Viral 'Teachers Counting Dogs' Claim

The Delhi Directorate of Education has approached the police following viral social media posts claiming that government school teachers were tas

Mandatory waste management system for bulk generators in Maradu

APSRTC Aims to Induct 1,500 Electric Buses

This apart, charging stations are being set up to support the fleet

Nostradamus' Predictions For 2026: 7 Months Great War, Biblical Bees And More

Though Nostradamus' prophecies more often than not miss the mark, they do provide a certain thrill to the people reading them.

Nepal probe commission to summon ex-PM Oli over Gen Z protests

Kathmandu: A commission appointed by Nepals interim government to probe alleged excessive use of force during the September 89 Gen Z movement wil

Rs 300 Lakh Crore of UPI Transactions Made in CY2025

NPCI data shows strong growth in digital payments, up 29% in volume year-on-year

Nizamabad Marks Road Safety Month With Awareness Drive

From January 1 to 31, a series of road safety awareness programmes will be conducted across the district.

Banner row triggers clash, firing near Janardhan Reddys residence in Ballari

Gunmen linked to Satish Reddy opened four or five rounds of fire, the former Minister says while displaying bullets used in the firing

Fact vs Fiction: Clearing Myths About the Pathankot Attack

Ten years after the Pathankot Air Force Station attack, misinformation persists about the events from January 2 to 6, 2016. Understanding the tru

NHAI to rope in new contractor to resume work on 22-crore vehicular underpass near Arcot town

This comes after the multi-crore project was abandoned by an earlier contractor due to lack of funds. Due to this, the police had allowed traffic

Court Next Stop Over Denial Of Free Movement In Manipur: Indigenous People Group To Governor

A civil society organisation of indigenous people has asked Governor AK Bhalla to ensure permanent reopening of the two National Highways in Mani

Second loop of Hebbal flyover inaugurated

All local body elections to be held this year, says DKS

New DCP assumes office

No Gig Worker Protest Impact in Prime Areas

Police arrangements, entry checks and crowd flow continued as scheduled

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

Protesters and security forces clashed in western Iran on Thursday, with three people reported killed, the first deaths since the cost-of-living

Its Important To Remember The Sacrifices Our Soldiers Make

Apoorva Lakhia on The Battle of Galwan, Salman Khan and raw, real action

GHMC to open new bridge near Hussain Sagar on Jan 2

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Friday, January 2, is set to inaugurate a bridge across the Hussain Sagar surplu

KTR Says BRS Should Get PPT Option in House on Irrigation

Says all MLAs have equal rights, and the Opposition must be allowed to place facts

The Wallet Detox

People arent indulging in careless impulse buys anymore, the focus is on want versus need, financial clarity and emotional intelligence

Israel says forces open fire on West Bank stone-throwers, one dead

Palestinian authorities in the West Bank said a 26-year-old man they named as Khattab Al Sarhan was killed and another person wounded

Trump delays higher furniture tariffs for one year, easing price pressure on shoppers

Donald Trump delayed higher tariffs on furniture and home goods for one year. The move keeps current taxes but pauses bigger increases. The decis

2025 was the eighth warmest year whereas the 2016-25 emerged as the warmest decade on record in India, extreme weather events took 2,763 lives last year: IMD

Centre Releases Rs 944 Crore For Flood Rehab Works In J&K

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Centre has released the first installment of Rs 944 crore for reconstruction and rehabilitation works in flood-affected areas o

Two students killed in motorcycle crash at Narsingi

Explained: Why are government school teachers protesting in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government school teachers protest for equal pay, demanding resolution of longstanding pay disparities

'It's a real shame': Former India captain hits out at Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir over Sarfaraz Khan snub across formats

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has criticised selectors Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir for overlooking Sarfaraz Khan across all three for

Trouble in paradise? Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel said to be living separate lives

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biels marriage is reportedly under strain, with friends concerned that the relationship is no longer healthy. Sourc

The Unhealthy Workout ADHD

Peoples obsession and ennui with new fitness fads is worrisome; experts say it takes a toll on muscle recovery and overall well-being

Sabarimala gold theft case: Pinarayi denies interference by his office in SIT probe

Chief Minister says it is common knowledge that SIT probe is monitored by High Court, ruling out need for a CBI probe at this stage, adding that

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Pinarayi Vijayan Seeks Info on Prime Accused Unnikrishnan Meeting Sonia Gandhi

Pinarayi stated that the probe is under the High Court's supervision and not subject to any intervention from his office.

Madhya Pradesh Ministers Ghanta Response to Journalists Question Stirs Row, Vijayvargiya Later Regrets for Uttering Objectionable Word, Lab Report Confirms Deaths Due to Contaminated Water

An argument broke out between the journalist and Mr. Vijayvargiya when the latter reminded him that he could not shirk his responsibility by dism

For Gen-Z, Delulu is The Only Solulu

SYBAU, 67, and Silence: Are todays youngsters using online lingo to escape offline real conversations?

Waste management a priority, says Maradu municipal chairperson

Pro-Israel tweet on Zohran Mamdanis X account sparks confusion

After Zohran Mamdani took his oath as the Mayor of New York Cityon January 1, 2026, his X (formerly Twitter) account was retitled to his name fro

Dozens presumed dead, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar, police say

'Marriage Not Enough For Green Card': US Immigration Attorney Warns Couples

An immigration attorney has thrown light on the fact that marrying a US citizen will no longer guarantee a Green Card.

Yemen separatists say Saudi-backed forces to deploy in seized territories

A surprise offensive by the STC, in which the separatists took control of resource-rich Hadramawt and Mahra provinces last month, has brought the

GHMC Adopts AI To Better Citizen Services

GHMC has decided to roll out various AI-powered utility tools such as assisted citizen form filling, and chatbots for grievance redressal

Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas assumes charge as AOC-in-C of IAF Training Command

One dead as car driven into sea

Natural Farming Key To Farmers Future: BJP Kisan Morcha

Kumara Swamy said excessive dependence on chemical fertilisers and pesticides over the years had increased cultivation costs, degraded soil ferti

Traffic regulations on Thamarassery Ghat Road from January 5

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani writes to Umar Khalid

Jailed activist Umar Khalid received a handwritten letter from newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the words, We are all thinking of

Seven arrested in major drug bust; doctor and BDS student among those held

Vijayan Urges Local Governments to Safeguard Progress Against Extreme Poverty

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasizes the importance of local self-governments in sustaining welfare programs to prevent families fro

Two new districts, Polavaram and Markapuram, come into force

The move, effective from December 31, 2025, aims to streamline governance, improve service delivery, and address regional development needs more

Adequate urea available, says Agriculture Secretary

Trump shares New York Post editorial critical of Putin as Ukraine peace push hits a snag

President Trump amplified a New York Post editorial criticizing Vladimir Putin's stance on peace, sharing it without comment. The editorial contr

AP Telugu and Cultural Academy Charts Roadmap To Protect Language

Wilson said the Academy has proposed setting up a Telugu Virtual Academy on the lines of the Tamil Virtual Academy in Chennai, with an estimated

Nalgonda CCS Head Constable Gets CMs Bravery Medal

He will receive the award from CM A. Revanth Reddy at a ceremony in Hyderabad on January 26

Man Kills 3 Minor Sons, Dies By Suicide In Andhra Pradesh: Cops

A man allegedly killed his three minor sons and later died by suicide by hanging at his residence here in Nandyal district, police said on Thursd

Reinvented After 40: How These Women Redefined Stardom

CITU Calls Nationwide Strike on February 12 Against MNREGA Changes

He said that under the original scheme, the Central government fully funded MNREGA wages, but under the revised arrangement, 40 per cent of the w

Woman Ends Life By Jumping In Well With Son, 3, In Maharashtra: Cops

A woman allegedly ended her life by jumping into a well along with her three-and-a-half-year-old son in Beed district of Maharashtra, police said

KWML readying plans to extend Water Metro service to Thopumpady, Edakochi

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident on NH-44 near Medchal checkpost

BJP mouthpiece carries IUML organs edit page on New Years day

In a technical mix-up during the printing process, the Kannur-Kasaragod edition of Janmabhumi carried the editorial page of Chandrika daily, whic

Nothing wrong in allowing women to Sabarimala, says Swami Satchidananda

4 Killed As Car Collides With Truck Near Bridge In Himachal Pradesh: Cops

At least four people lost their lives after a car collided with a truck near the Bhootnath Bridge in the Kullu police station area on Thursday, p

Four youths killed in two road accidents in capital

Super Six Delivered Good Governance, Says Anam Ramnarayana Reddy

Interacting with journalists at his camp office in Nellore, the minister extended New Year greetings to media persons and said the media played a

Visakha Book Festival shines spotlight on Telugu literature

52 test positive for drug consumption in year-end raid

Three alleged drug peddlers arrested and 250 grams seized

A gentleman in politics: Tribute to Asif Pasha

Sometimes, it is difficult to write about a person one is familiar with. I find myself in this very predicament while sitting down to pen these l