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Rajasthan mandates newspaper reading in government schools

Officials said the programme is designed not only to improve students' general knowledge and social awareness but also to prepare them better for

Intense Cold Grips J&K, Night Temperatures Below Zero Throughout Valley

SRINAGAR, Jan 3: Intense cold gripped Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as the minimum temperature dropped below the freezing point throughout the Va

Cyberabad police issue advisory ahead of Sankranti

Hyderabad: With Sankranti fast approaching, the Cyberabad police issued an advisory on Friday, January 2. The police urged the public to be alert

Keeping buildings alive: Conservation architects on continuity, repair, and responsibility

Conservation is not about saving the past, say leading architects. It is about learning how to live with time

Bihar man beaten after being mistaken for Bangladeshi

Madhubani: A man was allegedly beaten up in Bihars Madhubani district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi, police said. Police s

Maharashtras first woman DGP Rashmi Shukla retires

Senior IPS officer Sadanand Date has been appointed the new state Director General of Police (DGP) who is hailed as a 26/11 hero

Maharashtra's First Woman DGP Rashmi Shukla Retires

Shukla was accorded the Guard of Honour at her farewell ceremony held at the Naigaon Police Ground in Bhoiwada in the presence of senior officers

Delhi records low of 8.1 degrees Celsius, air quality poor

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 240, in the poor category, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

Man arrested in Bihar for circulating AI-generated fake videos of PM, Prez

A man was arrested in Bihars Muzaffarpur district on Friday for allegedly creating and circulating AI-generated fake videos and audio clips of Pr

Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the U.S. amidst strained ties with China

The U.S., a close ally of Japan, is seeking to strengthen its ties with Tokyo but also stabilize its relationship with Beijing ahead of a likely

Pakistan backs Chinas claim of mediation during May India-Pakistan conflict

Pakistan has publicly endorsed China's assertion of mediating during the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict following Operation Sindoor. Islamabad

Driving in Hyderabad is toughest job, says Akbaruddin Owaisi

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi on Friday heavily criticised people who do not follow traffic rul

Kargils Drass receives first snowfall of the year, turning the landscape into frosty fairyland

Man beaten up over Bangladeshi suspicion in Bihar's Madhubani; attempt to murder case filed

Raids are being conducted to arrest both individuals. Strict action will be taken against those spreading such rumours, said Madhubani Superinten

Understanding RSS through BJP is a huge mistake: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that despite the uniform and physical exercises, the Sangh is not a paramilitary organisation, and it would also

India vs New Zealand ODI 2026 squad announcement: Focus shifts to Kohli-Rohit comeback plans

The Indian cricket selectors are poised to announce the ODI squad for the New Zealand series today, January 3. This series, part of an eight-matc

Assam polls will be fight between people and 'raja': Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

Gaurav Gogoi claimed that people's right to criticise, a crucial element in a democracy, was being taken away by the BJP-led coalition government

Savitribai Phule: Indias First Woman Teacher and a Pioneer of Social Reform

Remembering Indias first woman teacher whose fight for education, equality and social justice transformed the lives of women and the oppressed.

Barrie could get new millionaire soon: $1M Maxmillions lottery ticket for December 30 draw was sold in Barrie but prize remains unclaimed due to this big reason

A $1 million Maxmillions ticket sold in Barrie for the December 30, 2025 draw remains unclaimed. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)

We wont declare winners till inquiry reports are submitted, says Maharashtra State Election Commission

Maharashtra State Election Commission has ordered a probe into reports of unopposed elections of candidates in the State for the municipal corpor

How did people invest their money in Rome or ancient Greece?

Like today, people in ancient times understood that investing money could help them consolidate and increase their wealth

UP cop reprimanded for using device to label man Bangladeshi

Ghaziabad: The station house officer of the Kaushambi police station here was reprimanded by his seniors after videos of him purportedly tying a

What Is Project Pan And How It Encourages Mindful Use Of Makeup

Some creators track their product usage using a spreadsheet, noting each item and its cost.

Iran presses UN to condemn Trump's 'provocative' warnings amid nationwide protests

Iran urged the UN to condemn what it called unlawful threats by US President Donald Trump amid nationwide protests over rising costs. Trump warne

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq says haven't compromised on conviction, dialogue is the way forward

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reiterated his unchanged beliefs and willingness to engage in dialogue for lasting peace in Kashmir, invoking Atal Bihari Vaj

Cong's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accuses TMC of 'Vote Robbery' in Bengal local body elections

Security tightened ahead of HM Shahs BJP rally in TN on Sunday

Chennai: Security arrangements have been significantly strengthened ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) concluding public rally in Tamil N

New Year Attack Document, Hammers: What FBI Found From ISIS-Inspired Plotter

According to investigators, Christian Sturdivant (18) had planned to attack people at a grocery store and a Burger King fast-food restaurant.

Thinking of 2027 World Cup, Want Rohit and Kohli to Play Longer: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron back longer ODI careers for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, highlight Shubman Gills leadership challenge ahead of the

Who is Kyrylo Budanov? Ukraine's new Chief of Staff amidst Zelenskyy-Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan, his daring operations against Russia include...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff, signaling a stronger

AUS vs ENG fifth Ashes Test: We havent got a clue what the pitch will do, admits Ben Stokes

England named a 12-man squad for the clash with seamer Matthew Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir likely vying for the one spot on the team dependi

Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Air quality improves to 'poor', national capital wakes up to chilly morning; check area-wise AQI

Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to 'poor' days after being in the 'very poor' category as the national capital woke up to a chilly and

Man Beaten Up In Bihar After Being Mistaken For Bangladeshi

A man was allegedly beaten up in Bihar's Madhubani district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi, police said.

Dharamshala Dalit college student death: Parents seek justice as UGC order fact-finding probe

A 19-year-old student's death in Dharamshala has ignited outrage. Her parents demand justice, alleging prolonged ragging and sexual harassment le

Congress appoints district presidents in 11 Himachal districts after over 13 months

The appointments followed the submission of reports by All India Congress Committee (AICC) observers, who conducted district-wise reviews and hel

French ministers report Grok's sex-related content on the X platform to prosecutors

The ministers said they had also reported the content to French media regulator Arcom for checks on whether the content complied with the Europea

Mom, Happy New Year: Missing Son's Last Message Before Swiss Fire

The last message Laetitia Brodard received from her son Arthur came just minutes into 2026, as he was celebrating New Year's Eve with friends in

Cricket Shouldnt Carry Political Burden: Tharoor on KKR Row

Reacting to criticism over KKR selecting Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, Tharoor told reporters that cricket must be insulated from poli

Large turnout of Devotees marks first Snan of Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj

The Magh Mela 2026 has begun in Uttar Pradesh with a large number of devotees taking a holy dip on Paush Purnima. Pilgrims gathered at the Sarayu

Salvadoran journalist arrested in Spain: press group

Over the past six months, at least 50 journalists have fled El Salvador out of fear of being arrested for criticising President Nayib Bukele

Saudi calls Yemen's southern factions to 'dialogue' in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have for years supported various factions within Yemen's government-run territories

On Khawaja's 'Racial Stereotyping' Allegations, Aus Great's Stunning Verdict

Legendary Australian cricket team fast bowler Jason Gillespie weighed in on the allegations of racial stereotyping made by Usman Khawaja during h

Tough Tasks Ahead to Make 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu Safe

Rajamahendravaram is the main venue for hosting the event, for which an expenditure of 3,000 crore has been allocated.

Buddha Air flight skids off runway during landing at Nepal's Bhadrapur airport

A Buddha Air flight carrying 51 passengers and four crew members skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal late Friday n

Authorities warn of disease risk during 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu

At the same time, authorities need to keep a close watch on deaths by drowning in the river. Master swimmers will need to be deployed round the c

Astronomers Discover A Rogue Planet With Saturn-Like Mass

Using observations from both ground-based telescopes and space instruments, they were able to measure the planet's size and distance from Earth.

Swiss Bar Fire That Killed 40 Started From Candles Or Sparklers: Officials

The chief prosecutor said that everything suggests that the fire started from sparklers or Bengal candles waved high near the ceiling of the Le C

Security Breach at Tirupati Govindaraja Swamy Temple

Drunk man enters temple after jumping wall, climbs gopuram; held after three-hour operation

Telangana Assembly passes resolution against replacement of MGNREGA

Hyderabad: Amid opposition from the BJP members, the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a resolution opposing the Centres move to re

Radio Sangam: 1st Community Radio Station Along LoC Comes Up In J&K's Rajouri

The first community radio station along the Line of Control has been set up in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, strengthening information ou

The real price of free social media

Heres how youre paying to use free social media

Delhi air quality improves to poor category after days in very poor range; AQI falls to 222

Delhi's air quality improved to the 'poor' category on Saturday after days in the 'very poor' range, with the daily average AQI recorded at 222.

Congress MP Adoor Prakash clarifies, says met Sonia Gandhi with Sabrimala accused as he was from his constituency

Adoor Prakash said the Chief Minister stated that he had accompanied Unnikrishnan Potti to Sonia Gandhi's residence. Clarifying the circumstances

Indian Exporters Diversifying to Other Markets to Offset US Tariffs

Following the Liberation Day (US tariffs announcement on April 2, 2025), exports to the US surged by $ 6 billion during the April-August period c

Tracking Teams From Amrabad to Search for Wandering Tiger

There was some evidence that it might have gone towards Jagtial or Peddapalli district.

Aircraft Overshoots Runway in Nepal; All Aboard Safe

The aircraft took off from Kathmandu carrying around 50 passengers

Maharashtra civic polls: 68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed, including 44 of BJP

This includes 44 of the BJP, with the highest number being from Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation in Thane district, followed by Pune, Pimpri

How semiconductors are becoming the next big fortune for Indian IT firms

The talent advantage India possesses positions the country as a valuable player in the global chip supply chain.

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless its dry

Planting trees is not an innocent solution and misguided greening risks are worsening urban warming, a new study of 761 cities has found

FBI arrests teenager on charges of planning New Years Eve ISIS attack

Washington: Authorities have arrested a teenager from North Carolina on charges of planning a New Years Eve terror attack in support of the Islam

Delhi Legislative Assembly Winter Session To Begin On January 5

The winter session of the Delhi legislative assembly will commence on January 5 (Monday) and will go on till January 8.

BCCI to unveil India's ODI squad for New Zealand series today, Rishabh Pant's future in focus

The BCCI is set to announce the squad today, with Shubman Gill likely to lead the team. There are talks of Rishabh Pant being dropped and Mohamme

'Cricket should not bear burden of politics': Shashi Tharoor on KKR selecting Bangladeshi player

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that cricket should not be burdened by attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, emphasizing that player Mustafizur

Canada Warns AI on Drinking Rules After Pilot's Vancouver Arrest

Transport Canada said in its statement that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India had primary responsibility for regulatory oversigh

Chandigarh Woman Turns 26-Kilometre New Year Run Into A Creative 26 On City Map

Instead of a celebration indoors, she chose the city streets and turned her morning run into a message for the new year.

2 Dead, 50 Houses Damaged As 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least two people and causing

Underwater tunnel across Brahmaputra gets govt nod

India is set to construct its first twin-tube underwater tunnel across the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh. This 15.

Yemen Separatists Announce Independence Plan as Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill 20

A separatist military official and medical sources reported 20 fighters dead in air raids on two military bases as the coalition also targeted an

Development won't be at cost of democracy: Cabinet secretary

India spent Rs 1.1 lakh Cr on NYE; Knight FinTech raises $23.6M

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electronics and IT approved 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, with a projected i

Trump Says US will Come to Their Rescue if Iran Kills Protesters

Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities on Thursday, with six people reported killed, the first deaths since the unrest

RSS no para-military organisation; can't be understood by looking at BJP: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarified the Sangh's role in uniting society and instilling virtues. He emphasized it is not a paramilitary group and ca

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: What doesn't kill you makes you

Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher, questioned established morals and religion. He believed individuals should forge their own values. His

FBI thwarts 'potential terrorist attack' on New Year's Eve in North Carolina inspired by ISIS

Iran's Protests: What We Know So Far

Iran has been rocked this week by protests that started in Tehran and have spread to other cities, with at least six people killed in clashes wit

Bank Holiday on January 3: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

Banks in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on January 3, 2026, for Hazrat Ali's birth anniversary, while banks elsewhere stay open. January also i

'Antisemitic gasoline on an open fire': Israel slams Mamdani over revoked orders

Israel's Foreign Ministry has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism. This follows his decision to revoke executive orders th

FBI Thwarts New Years Eve Attack Plot Inspired by IS

Christian Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization

BJP Not Controlled By RSS: Mohan Bhagwat Rejects Remote Control Charge

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday asserted that organisations such as the BJP, VHP and Vidya Bharti function indepe

Yemen Separatists Launch 2-Year Independence Transition As Strikes Kill 20

Yemen's UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence Friday despite reporting 20 deaths in airstrikes from a Saudi-led

Two arrested for ripping off woman cop's uniform in Chhattisgarh

Israel Accuses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism

Mamdani revoked two executive orders issued by the previous mayor that restricted city agencies from boycotting Israel and treated certain critic

Fifth Ashes Test: Australian police boost security for Sydney Test after Bondi Beach attack

Bondi Beach attack has sparked more active policing in Sydney, Australia's most populous city and the state capital

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: New four-lane highway, built with cost of Rs 700 crore, to connect two national highways in THIS district, name is...

According to officials, the project will also include the construction of a two-lane bridge at Sultan Garh, which will further enhance connectivi

Gold, silver prices today, January 3, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 3, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Who owns flood water on river in case of dispute between states? SC to examine

Telangana has challenged Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project in the Supreme Court, arguing it unilaterally utilizes inter-state

India News Live Updates: Prayagraj sees heavy footfall of devotees on first day of Magh Mela, 20-30 lakh expected

Aircraft overshoots runway in eastern Nepal; all aboard safe

The airplane overshot the runway by some 200 metres off the ground near a rivulet, suffering minor damage during the incident

Morning Digest: Centre orders X to check misuse of Grok chatbot; MP CM suspends two officials over Indore water contamination, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

UN Chief Calls on Israel to Reverse NGOs Ban in Gaza

Israel suspended 37 foreign humanitarian organizations from accessing the Gaza Strip after they had refused to share lists of their Palestinian e