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Ashes: Australia name unchanged squad for Sydney Test

Australia have named an unchanged squad from the Boxing Day Test for the upcoming final Test of the Ashes series, though conditions at the SCG co

Quake measuring 5.9 hits SE Alaska: GFZ

BEIJING, Jan 1: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted Southeastern Alaska at 0646 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geos

Excise duty on tobacco: Manufacturers to install CCTV, preserve footage for 24 months from Feb 1

The Rules will apply to manufacturers who pack such goods in pouches

Several tens dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Years celebration

CRANS-MONTANA (Switzerland), Jan 1: Swiss police said several tens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, fol

Crackdown on Cross-Border Terror: Poonch Police Attach Property of Pakistan-Based Terror Handler Under UAPA

POONCH, Jan 1: In a major offensive against cross-border terrorism and its support networks, Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached an immovable

Worry about Bengal, says Amit Shah to scribe on his retirement

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, December 31, thwarted a question on retirement and asked the media to focus on the West Bengal Assemb

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Takes Charge As Vice Chief Of Air Staff

New Delhi, Jan 1: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Thursday took charge as the IAFs Vice Chief of the Air Staff. Prior to this appointment, he served

PPT on Telangana Irrigation ahead of Assembly Winter Session resumption

The problem with online education isnt screensits pedagogy

Fresh Snowfall Shuts Mughal Road, Traffic Suspended As Precaution

Poonch, Jan 1: Following fresh snowfall on Thursday, authorities have temporarily closed the Mughal Road as a precautionary measure, officials sa

Make new year a mass movement to protect rights of vulnerable: Kharge

Mr. Kharge hit out at the BJP-led NDA government earlier, alleging that the party's plunder, corruption and misgovernance loomed large over the p

Bulgaria adopts euro, nearly 20 years after joining European Union

Bulgaria gave up the lev currency, which has been in use since the late 19th century, and Bulgarian euro coins were projected onto the central ba

Ola Electric signals business turnaround in Dec 2025

New Delhi: Ola Electric on Thursday reported vehicle registrations of 9,020 units in December as per VAHAN data, with increased market share to 9

Four test positive in drug screening at Hyderabads pubs and resorts on New Years eve; one during vehicle check

TOMCOM invites applications for overseas nursing jobs

Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) on Thursday invites overseas employment opportunities in the field of nursing

Extremism will end in India like Nazism: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Jan 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that certain elements in the country were following Hitlers ideol

Indias GST collections rise 6% to 1.75 lakh crore in December

Indias goods and services tax (GST) collections reached 1.75 lakh crore ($19.45 billion) in December, up 6.1% from the same month last year, the

Main suspect in Hadi murder rejects charges, dismisses Dhaka claim of fleeing to India

A key suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi has denied any role in the killing. Faisal Karim Masud, also known as Daud,

'Before something great happens...': Smriti Mandhana shares Lord Krishna's quote from Bhagavad Gita after wedding with Palaash Muchhal called off

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana shared a reflective video of 2025, ending with a Bhagavad Gita quote about overcoming challenges. This followed

Fire at bar in Swiss Alps left people dead, injured during New Years celebrations

Berlin: A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left people dead and injured during New Years celebrations, police said early Thursday. Multiple pe

Ahead of Pongal, T.N. government announces bonuses, gifts for employees

The bonuses and Pongal gifts would benefit over 9.90 lakh employees, with the exchequer incurring an expenditure of 183.86 crore, according to an

Hrithik Roshan makes a big revelation about his double thumb

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan quipped about how he has never been able to form the perfect heart shape with his hands because of his

India loses 166 tigers in 2025, forty more than last year; Madhya Pradesh accounts for 55 deaths

Experts feel territorial infighting due to space crunch was the major reason for the death of the felines

Another SHOCKER from Air India? Pilot fails smell test, detained over intoxication allegations in Canada's Vancouver; airline says, 'zero-tolerance...'

In a shocking case, an Air India pilot was detained in Canada's Vancouver over intoxicated allegations. As per reports, he smelled of alcohol bef

Identity, development will be focus of Assam polls: CM Himanta

New Year's resolution was to ensure the BJP's return to power in the State for a third consecutive term, he said

Presumed dead, elderly UP man resurfaces to collect documents for SIR

Muzaffarnagar: After nearly three decades of silence, a septuagenarian man long presumed dead by his family returned to his hometown, Khatauli in

CSMT pulls off Mumbais iconic New Years tradition

Mumbai: As the clock struck twelve at Mumbais historic railway terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), the trains conducted their

Burn belly fat naturally: Nutritionist shares one simple drink recipe that can support fat loss and boost metabolism

Burn belly fat: A simple five-minute drink made with methi and saunf seeds can aid in reducing stubborn belly fat. Dietitian Manpreet Kalra share

Pakistani intruder caught at Rajasthan border

Jaipur: The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a Pakistani national who allegedly crossed into the Indian territory through the border i

ATF Price Cut by 7.3%, Commercial LPG Hiked by Rs 111

New Delhi, Jan 1: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel was reduced by **7.3%** on Thursday, while the price of commercial LPG cylinders rose b

Study Abroad: How 2025 taught Indian students to carefully scrutinise options and choose

605 held for drunk driving in Malkajgiri

Hyderabad: As many as 605 people were arrested for drunk driving in Malkajgiri Commissionerate on Wednesday, December 31 during New Years Eve. Am

Pak witnesses drop in terror attacks since Afghan border closure

Islamabad: Since closing down its border with Afghanistan, Pakistan has recorded a significant drop in cross-border terrorist attacks and deaths

Extremists attacking Kashmiris are on Hitlers path: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said those targeting Kashmiris in some parts of the country were treading the

Ukrainian drone strike on New Year party kills at least 24 in Russia's Kherson

Meanwhile, the air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the New Year night

Flight service affected at Bhubaneswar airport due to dense fog

Bhubaneswar: Flight services at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar were disrupted on Thursday morning due to dense fog,

All About Crans Montana, Swiss Ski Town Where Bar Fire Killed 40 People

A fire at a bar in a luxury ski resort in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations has left several people dead and injured, police in Switz

Indore SHOCKER : At least 8 dead, 149 hospitalised due to water contamination; government takes BIG action, suspends...

A contaminated water supply in Indore has led to at least eight deaths and the hospitalisation of over 149 people. The Madhya Pradesh government

India loses 166 tigers in 2025, forty more than previous year; MP accounts for 55 deaths

Bhopal, Jan 1: India, home to the worlds largest tiger population, has lost as many as 166 of these majestic animals in 2025, forty more than the

Ashoka University aims to double enrollment to 6,000 students

To support this growth, the university has acquired land adjacent to its Sonepat (Haryana) campus to expand the campus area from 25 acres to 100

HSSC Opens Applications For 5,500 Haryana Police Constable Posts From This Date

Applicants must have qualified HSSC CET to apply for male, female, and GRP constable vacancies. The selection includes written, physical, documen

From Mumbai To Bengal, And Down South: The Elections To Come In 2026

In 2026 elections in Assam, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are likely to define and dominate debates on the BJP's poll-winning machinery and an o

Frailty, Depression In Older Adults May Together Account For 17 Per Cent Of Dementia Risk: Study

New Delhi, Jan 1: Older adults who are frail and have depression could be at a higher risk of dementia, with the factors combined contributing to

Close associate of Aaditya Thackeray quits, set to join BJP

Sources said Ms. Devrukhkar-Sheth was asked to prepare herself for the BMC elections as the party was planning to field her. However, she never f

Never Lose Money...: As Warren Buffett Retires From Berkshire, A Look At His Most Memorable Quotes

The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly r

St Josephs Junior College hosts Josefesta 2025 event

Hyderabad: St. Josephs Junior College, A/C Campus in Himayathnagar conducted Josefesta 2025 (Season-14) on Tuesday, 30th December 2025. Establish

Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine fell in December: Report

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine saw a slight decrease in December, despite significant strikes on energy infrastructure. While the t

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Bangladesh High Commission, signs condolence for ex-PM Khaleda Zia

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed a condolence book in New Delhi for former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. External Aff

Dhurandhar: Revised version of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna-starrer to play in cinemas from Jan 1, changes in new print includes...

Dhurandhar ended 2025 with a bang, and the movie will continue to perform strongly in 2026, but with changes. Read on to know more about the revi

Stranger Things made him famous, but his real battle was medical: Gaten Matarazzo on living with Cleidocranial Dysplasia

Stranger Things actor Gaten Matarazzo is a fan favourite. He has Cleidocranial Dysplasia, a genetic condition affecting bones and teeth. This con

Cant give my husband, tells Shoaib Maliks 3rd wife Sana Javed

Hyderabad: It has been two years since Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik tied the knot with Lollywood actress Sana Javed, but the couple continues

When Gen Z debates the relevance of New Years resolutions

People share different views and perspectives on the topic. While a few say New Year resolutions make them a new person, others are of the view t

Salman Khan Is Who He Is, Has Zero Pretension: Chitrangada Singh On Battle Of Galwan Co-Star

MUMBAI, Dec 27: Actor Chitrangada Singh, who is set to feature alongside Salman Khan in Battle of Galwan, says the superstar is unapologetically

Spare Us His Crocodile Tears: Trump Shares Editorial Critical Of Putin

President Donald Trump appeared to signal his displeasure with Russian President Vladimir Putin by sharing a New York Post editorial that sharply

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif launches governance reforms under IMF lens

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched economic-governance reforms to address the vulnerabilities identified in the Interna

The connection between sleep and health: why Indias sleep crisis needs tackling

The connection between sleep and health is straightforward: take care of your sleep, and your health will take care of itself. We have to shatter

Trump Pulls National Guard From Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland Amid Setbacks

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, following a series of lega

More than 48 officials get new postings in Centre's year-end bureaucratic reshuffle

Several officers have been appointed for a tenure of five years, while some have been given combined tenures of up to seven years or posted again

Psych Siddhartha movie review: Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar impress in an edgy relationship drama

Director Varun Reddys comic book style presentation of a relationship drama hits the right notes when it doesnt try too hard to be quirky

From Biryani To Burgers: Swiggy Reveals What India Ordered On New Year's Eve

The food delivery app revealed a sharp spike in chai orders right around midnight.

Watch | Operation Sindoor: India refutes China, U.S. mediation claims

France Aims To Ban Social Media For Children Under 15 From September: Report

France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media repo

AI A Big Opportunity, Essential To Ensure Its Benefits Reach All: President Murmu

New Delhi, Jan 1: Describing Artificial Intelligence as a big opportunity for ushering in positive change, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday s

Ukraine, EU Officials Dismiss Alleged Attack On Putin Residence

Ukraine sends paper to EU delegations, arguing attack was Russian false flag operation

H-1B Visa Delays: Amazon Lets Affected Staff Work From India Until March, But With Strict Restrictions

While this breaks from the company's mandatory five-day-in-office rule, it includes substantial restrictions.

ATF Price Cut By Steep 7%, Commercial LPG Rate Up Rs 111 Per Cylinder

New Delhi, Jan 1: Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was reduced by 7.3 per cent on Thursday, while commercial LPG rate was raise

MSBTE Winter Semester Result 2025 Declared, Download Scorecard Here

MSBTE Winter Semester Result 2025 OUT: The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education offers a wide range of diploma programmes across discip

Bengal SIR: OBC certificates issued after 2010 invalid for hearings, says ECI

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates issued by the West Bengal government a

Heres why worlds largest skilling system has delivered marginal increase in skilled workforce

Failure of accountability: only about 4.7% of Indias workforce has received formal vocational training, up from about 2% a decade ago

Extremists Attacking Kashmiris Are On Hitlers Path, Will Go Away: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR, Jan 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said those targeting Kashmiris in some parts of the country were tread

Dense fog blankets Hyderabad on New Year morning; IMD explains why

MSBTE Winter Semester Result 2025 declared at result.msbte.ac.in; check steps to download and more

Maharashtra Board of Technical Education has released the Winter Semester Result 2025. Students can now download their scorecards from the offici

Watch: India welcomes 2026 with prayers, festivities

Various Academic Programs Offered At IITs And Their Minimum Duration

Indian Institutes of Technology provide multiple undergraduate programs such as BTech, Integrated Masters, and Dual Degrees across engineering, s

Father Couldn't Study, Mother Stitched Suits: How She Beat All Odds To IPS

Born on April 26, 1992, in Delhi's Pitampura area, Anu Beniwal grew up in a modest household. Her father, Sanjay Kumar, once ran a small button-m

Delhi BMW crash case: Victim could have been saved with timely care, says charge sheet

In a 400-page charge sheet, police alleged that the accused, Gaganpreet Makkad, deliberately delayed providing critical medical assistance to the

Stranger Things or Alien? A glowing red crack has appeared at Los Angeles airport and people are losing it

Stranger Things at Los Angeles Airport? A glowing red line observed on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport has sparked widespread spe

Watch: Zohran Mamdani takes oath as as New York City Mayor at historic subway station

Light Rain in Jammu, Snow in Kashmirs High Reaches; Dry Weather Till Jan 20

Jammu, Jan 1: Light to moderate snowfall was recorded in several higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir over the past 24 hours, while parts of the J

Chinas Xi Jinping Renews Pledge To Take Back Taiwan

The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable : Xi Jinping

From bonhomie to brinkmanship: India-US relations face test in Trump 2.0 era

India-US ties in 2025 were marked by contrasting developments, with leaders projecting warmth while trade disputes escalated and strategic coordi

Modi Pens Letter to BJP Mayor, Hails Historic Win in Thiruvananthapuram

Prime Minister described the BJPs victory as an end to the fixed match between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-led Un

Chinese Man's Attempts To Hand-Feed Venomous Pet Snake Ends In Thumb Amputation

Huang was hand-feeding the snake because it had fallen ill and was unable to eat on its own.

Medical Regulator Approves Additional Postgraduate Seats For 2025-26 Counselling

PG Medical Counselling 2025-26: Significantly, the Commission has instructed counselling authorities not to delay admissions due to procedural fo

Sara Tendulkar Appointed Brand Ambassador Of Leading Jewellery Brand

Sara Tendulkar, entrepreneur and daughter of Sachin Tendulkar, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of a leading jewellery brand

Reform Express and 24x7 Justice Delivery

On the eve of the New Year, Chief Justice of India(CJI), Justice Surya Kant has established four categories of disadvantaged sections for priorit

Youth TMC leader killed on New Years Eve in Bengals Raiganj

Kolkata: A Trinamool Congress district youth vice-president in Uttar Dinajpur district was allegedly murdered on New Years Eve, said the police o

Pakistan witnesses drop in terror attacks since Afghan border closure: report

The comparative data for 2024 and 2025 reveals a sharp escalation in terrorism and counter-terrorism linked violence nationwide, marking an incre

India steps into 2026 with a brand new global playbook

India is shifting to a pragmatic, interest-based foreign policy for 2026, moving away from rigid alliances. This new global playbook prioritizes

ISRO Likely to Launch PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 on Jan 10

Chennai, Jan 1: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is likely to conduct its first mission of 2026 on January 10 with the launch of the