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Year ender 2025: Amazon, Meta and other major tech giants announced massive job cuts. Why 2025 became year of layoffs

Year Ender 2025: 2025 saw massive job cuts across major companies, especially in tech. Microsoft, Amazon, and Google led the way. This wave of la

Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen Head Star-Packed AFCON Last-16 Cast

After 36 matches spread across six groups, the 16 survivors from 24 hopefuls clash in eight second-round matches over four days

Ashok Leyland sales up 27 pc at 21,533 units in Dec

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Thursday reported 27 per cent increase in total sales at 21,533 units last month as c

All Local Body Polls in Karnataka to Be Held in 2026, Says Shivakumar

He also asserted that the government would work towards ensuring peace and happiness for the people and strive to bring about positive change in

Commerical LPG cylinder rates hiked by Rs 111 from Jan 1

New Delhi: Starting from January 1, the price of commercial LPG has risen by Rs 111 per cylinder across all major cities, making it the highest h

Indore water contamination: No consensus on death toll as locals, CM & Mayor offer different figures

Conflicting claims over the number of deaths caused by consumption of contaminated water in Indore continued on Thursday, with residents claiming

Wahaj Ali and Maya Alis new Pakistani dramas to watch in 2026

Islamabad: 2026 has officially begun, and the Pakistani entertainment industry is already gearing up to deliver some exciting content. From Wahaj

14 killed, 16 injured in road accident in Pakistans Punjab

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1: At least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Pakistans eastern Pu

AIADMK gets 10,175 applications from ticket aspirants for Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry

Of these applications, 2,187 have been received from those who have expressed their desire for party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami to

10 killed, 10 wounded after bar explosion in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana

GENEVA, Jan 1: At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured after an explosion at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton

Neymar To Renew Contract With Santos Until End of 2026: Reports

Neymar's first season back at Santos was interrupted by injuries, but he scored four times as Santos won their last three games to move out of th

BCCI set to announce India's ODI squad vs New Zealand on THIS date; will Mohammed Shami be picked?

The BCCI is set to announce India's ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series on a fixed date as selectors weigh key selection calls. With se

HIGH alert in Jammu and Kashmir: Security tightened in valley after inputs on terror threat

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir were placed on high alert on New Year's Day following intelligence inputs on possible terror activity. Multi

Tripura student killing: People in other parts of country should be educated about Northeast, says Assam CM Himanta

Asked whether the State government has data regarding the number of students studying outside, CM Sarma said that at present, there is no such da

BTS New Album to Drop in March Ahead of World Tour

All seven members were discharged last year, and the group announced a comeback for the spring of 2026.

All you need to know about: cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused mostly by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria. Anyone can contract cellulitis, but persons wit

GST Collections Rise 6 Pc To Over Rs 1.74 Lakh Cr In December 2025

New Delhi, Jan 1: Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, on slow growth in revenues from domestic s

What Delhis wilderness says about the citys politics

Few other Indian cities seem able to reveal how power makes landscapes and how landscapes in turn discipline power

Youth Goes Missing Along with Jeep at Antarvedi Beach During New Year Celebrations

Jeep plunges into Godavari after driver misses turn; one youth escapes, search operations underway.

I Am Not Sure About Future of ODIs After 2027 World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin

While Kohli and Rohit's participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has created a lot of buzz, Ashwin believes with the expansion of T20 leagues and

Residents of Thiruvananthapuram on the good things they want to carry forward to 2026

Well-known names from different fields talk about the positive things of 2025 in the city that they want to take forward to 2026

Senior IAS Officer Ashish Kundra Takes Charge As Chief Secretary Of Ladakh

Leh/Jammu, Jan 1: Senior IAS officer Ashish Kundra on Thursday took charge as the chief secretary of Ladakh and reaffirmed his commitment to effe

Switzerland bar fire LIVE: 'Several dozen' presumed killed in Swiss ski resort fire

A police spokesman said the explosion took place at around 1:30 a.m. (0030 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation

Employee value to be redefined in 2026

ADPs HR trends report notes that in 2026, employee benefits package will incorporate stage-of-life solutions tailored to individual needs

Volunteer in Irans Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests

DUBAI, Jan 1: A volunteer member of Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed in a western province during widening demonstrations sparke

Watch: The story of Hyderabads Sreedevi Swagruha and the making of sakinalu snack

We meet 83 year old Vangapalli Savithramma, the founder of Hyderabads Sreedevi Swagruha which has been churning out some of Hyderabads favourite

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

He Vomited, Died: Family Loses 6-Month-Old To Indore's Contaminated Water

A family has lost its six-month-old son, who was born after 10 years, after falling sick due to alleged consumption of contaminated water in Indo

6 Health Benefits Of Starting Your Day With Soaked Methi Seeds

Soaked methi seeds, also known as fenugreek, have various health benefits. Here is why you should consume them and how to consume them safely.

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

Several Dozen Killed In Fire During New Year Party At Swiss Bar

Crans Montana Blast: Swiss police said several tens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire a

Will Usman Khawaja retire after Sydney Test? Veteran batter's latest move fuels speculation

Australia veteran Usman Khawaja has sparked fresh retirement speculation ahead of the Sydney Test as the opener takes a significant step off the

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

'Conspiracy won't work': Akhilesh backs Mamata Banerjee for 2026 West Bengal polls; claims BJP will lose in UP as well

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections,

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

Capitals Enjoy A Rousing SA20 New Year's Eve

Capitals eased past MI Cape Town by 85 runs to earn a bonus point victory at Newlands in SA20

LG Manoj Sinha Visits Tirumala Shrine In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday offered prayers at the revered Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirupat

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

'Congress Exposed Trinamool', Says BJP On Adhir Ranjan's 'Vote Chori' Jab

Bengal Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury kicked off 2026 with a long-winded rant targeting the state's ruling Trinamool and accusing it of h

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

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

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

Pawan Kalyan surprises fans on New Year; revives long-overdue big-budget entertainer

Actor and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has announced his new film, teaming up with director Surender Reddy and producer Ram Talluri. Here's

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

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their nuclear facilities. This is part of a decades-old agreement. The pact prevents attacks on each o

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

Diabetes Expert Reveals How to Reset Your Body After Holiday Excess

After weeks of festive food and drink, its natural to feel sluggish, bloated, or low on energy. Here is how you can reset your body after holiday

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