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NIT-C and JMR Infotech launch AI innovation lab

MP urges NHAI to repair drinking water pipelines damaged during NH 66 widening

The NHAI must repair or relay the pipelines on priority, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Member of Parliament Kota Srinivas Poojary says

Will Send Back Illegal Foreigners Within 7 Days Of Tribunal Order: Assam CM

Identity, development will be focus of Assam polls: Himanta

Elaborate arrangements put in place in Tiruvannamalai for Chitra Pournami

The temple will be kept open between 6.11 p.m. on Friday and 4 a.m. on Saturday for the festival. All devotees will be allowed for darshan for fr

Intoxicated man ploughs SUV into pedestrians near Mall of Asia, several injured

Over 13.5 Crore Srivari Laddus Sold in 2025: Highest in a Decade

TTD board chairman B.R. Naidu said strict quality control measures are in place

Training, awareness campaigns mooted as National Road Safety Month begins

Authorities stress on periodic medical check-ups for RTC bus drivers and presentation of awards to those with accident-free records

Watch: Italians dive into Romes freezing Tiber to welcome the New Year

One dead, 14 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at New Year party in Hyderabad

BJP Kisan Morcha to hold roundtable on natural farming on January 3

The meeting aims to create awareness among farmers on all aspects of natural farming, says Kisan Morcha leaderChigurupati Kumara Swamy

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Lt. Gen. Harpal Singh assume key appointments

Senior officers take charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff and Director General Border Roads

Sabarimala gold theft: Why was Kadakampally questioned in secrecy, asks Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition alleges political interference in SIT probe; demands High Court scrutiny of officer appointments

DRDO to play key role in Sudarshan Chakra air defence initiative: Rajnath Singh

Under the initiative, the DRDO will equip critical installations across the country with advanced air defence systems for comprehensive aerial pr

Death of a 31-year-old migrant worker in a mob attack in Palakkad sparks outrage

Vigilantism raised its ugly head once again at Attapallam, near Walayar, Palakkad, where a Chhattisgarh native was lynched. As the law enforcemen

Celebrations mark 208th Bhima Koregaon victory anniversary in Kalaburagi

Leaders of several organisations paid floral tributes to the chief architect of Constitution B.R. Ambedkar at Jagat Circle

Export of technical textiles see a dip in April - October 2025

Tulu play Sathya Muneenda? celebrates 50 years

The play was later published as a book by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy in its 2013 book series

Kannur Corporation rings in New Year with call for unity, civic action

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants movie review: Soak up the fun

With bright colours, giggles, and furious action, the animated adventure The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is a happy way to kick off t

From Kartik to Vicky: How Bollywood Men Stay Stylish in Winter

Official to Distribute Pattadar Passbooks With State Emblem From Jan. 2

The collector urged all eligible landholders to utilise this opportunity and collect their Pattadar Passbooks as per the announced schedule

Belagavi Police Commissioner visits Hindalga Central Prison

Jagga Reddy donates 10 lakh to five cancer patients

Thipsay rates Alpine SG Pipers GCL triumph as his greatest moment

Nava Keralam Citizen Response Programme kicks off in Kottayam

Data collection officially begins at the residence of former Supreme Court judge K. T. Thomas in Kanjikuzhy

19-year-old gig worker dies in road accident in Gachibowli

Three-Day Arudrotsava Kalyanam at Kanaka Durga Temple From Jan. 2

Three-day festival with Kalyanam, homams and processions at Durga Malleswara temple

Haryana Cong chief meets Faridabad gang-rape victim's family at hospital

Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh visited a gangrape victim in Faridabad, condemning the 'inhumane and heinous crime' and criticizing

Bengal BJP president meets former party president Dilip Ghosh

Ghoshs presence at key meetings with the Home Minister and the State president signals the possibility of his return from exile and a renewed rol

Karnataka High Court flags inadvertent ambiguity in copercenary rights in amended Hindu Succession Act

Court urges Central government to consider recasting law to remove confusion over rights of widows and mother of deceased person

Explained in 5 minutes: What was the Pathankot attack?

On January 2, 2016, India faced a major terror attack as militants stormed the Pathankot Air Force Station, highlighting vulnerabilities at milit

36-Year-Old Autorickshaw Driver Stabbed To Death In Bengaluru: Cops

An unidentified man allegedly stabbed a 36-year-old autorickshaw driver to death in the early hours of Thursday here, police said.

800 Drunk Drivers Caught During NY Crackdown

The night also witnessed several unusual incidents as motorists tried to evade the law

Andhra Pradesh govt. removes five categories of land from the prohibited 22-A list

Terming it as a New Year gift to the people of the State, Revenue Minister Satya Prasad says the aim is to safeguard the rights of farmers and la

Congress leader Nana Patole compares Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram, triggers row

The statement sparked political debate, with the BJP labelling the Maharashtra Congress leader a sycophant

A.P. govt. forms new panel for transfer of antiques from Telangana

Probe Agency Suspects More Gold Lost From Sabarimala Than Recovered So Far

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold loss case suspects that more gold was lost from the temple than what has been re

I&B ministry denies directing edits to Dhurandhar, says changes proposed by makers

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,

'200 People Tried To Escape In 30 Seconds': Witness Recalls Swiss Fire Horror

Soon after midnight, a fire ripped through a bar's New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort. Dozens of people are feared dead, and about 100

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

From intense thrillers to hilarious comedies: 2026 Movies you cant miss

2026 promises a thrilling cinematic year filled with suspense, drama, comedy, and epic adventures. With something for every mood, this year offer

CM tells senior officers to discharge duty promptly without delay

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

Seven Inspectors Transferred To Jammu Zone

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Police today ordered the transfer of seven Inspectors to Jammu Zone in the interest of the administration. T

I Will Marry After Prabhas, Says Naveen Polishetty

I share a special bond with Prabhas anna : Navin Polishetty

SIPCOT plan dropped, but official reply rekindles fears in Erode

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

NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints for January 1, 2026: Thursdays puzzle solved with these clues

The NYT Mini Crossword offers a quick, satisfying brain workout with its compact five-by-five grid and clever clues. It's a daily habit for many,

DRDO will play crucial role in creation of Sudarshan Chakra: Rajnath Singh

During his visit to the DRDO headquarters here on its 68th anniversary, he also said the organisation will play a crucial role in the creation of

Missing man found dead near Leepuram seashore

Macys is making 5 big changes in 2026 heres how they will impact shoppers

Macys plans big changes in 2026 to improve shopping. The company will close some stores, upgrade others, add popular brands, and improve online a

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

Bulgaria adopts euro as its national currency

Until the end of January, the lev will remain a legal means of payment alongside the euro. From February 1, the euro will be the sole official cu

JKBOSE Discards Old Syllabus; Advises Students To Opt For The New Syllabus In-2026

JAMMU, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has discarded the old syllabus which was in vogue for the Failure students. The failure

Devotees throng major shrines on New Year Day

Southern districts welcome New Year with great zeal

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

Itoo Calls For Comprehensive Revamp Of Sanitation, Cleanliness Measures In GMCs, DHs, SDHs, Other Health Facilities Across J&K

JAMMU, Jan 1: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on the urgent need for a com

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

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

No Thanks: Australia Great Declines Suggestion To Coach Indian Test Team

Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie declined a suggestion to coach the Indian Test team as they face struggles in the longest format of t

Minimum temperatures to climb up in January in State

On Sabarimala Gold Theft, P Vijayan Raises Questions On Sonia Gandhi Again

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday, ruled out the need for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe at this stage into the

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

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

UNESCO workshop on International Day of Light inspires engineering students

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

Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas takes charge as AOC-in-C, Training Command

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