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Tamil culture crucial part of Indias broader cultural identity: Vice President

Letters to The Editor January 3, 2026

Hyderabad City Engagements on January 3, 2026

Indian Photo Festival Time: 10 am Venue: Telangana State Gallery Of Fine Art

First Day First Show | Demon Slayer review, Anuparna Roy interview

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

Unenviable choice: on the governments fiscal policy space

Growth-generating capital expenditure can affect fiscal targets

Ballari Violence Driven by Political Hatred, Hand Over Case to CBI: Bommai

The incident that took place in Ballari yesterday was driven by political hatred and was a conspiracy aimed at physically eliminating political o

High Court Was Not Inclined To Interfere TGSPDCL Demand Notice Of Amount Rs 4.21 Crore To M/s Sanghi Companies

A division bench of the High Court comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar rejected the contention of Sanghi Poly

Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings for Saturday, January 3, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Fog or misty conditions are very likely to prevail during morning hours, and mist or hazy conditions are very likely to prevai

Bengali film industry urges Kolkata Police to take legal action against social media harassment, details inside

According to the complaint, certain people have been using social media in a deliberate and planned manner to launch personal attacks on producer

Congress to Launch Nationwide Stir from Anantapur over MGNREGA Renaming

AP Congress leaders inspected arrangements for the protest programme at Bandlapalli on Friday.

Safe destination project on the cards for Pathankayam falls in Kozhikode

Niti Aayog drafts plan to shield senior citizens from digital scams

India is preparing a policy road map to protect senior citizens from digital scams, with Niti Aayog working on a multi-ministerial action plan. T

Dangerous turn: on Russia, Ukraine, escalating attacks

Moscow and Kyiv must step back from escalation and push for peace

Plea Seeks Women Quota in State Bar Council Polls

The judge is hearing a writ plea filed by N.T. Lavanya, advocate.

Man Killed, Wife Injured as Tipper Hits Moped

Police registered a case and are investigating.

DC Edit | Big Relief For Vodafone, But Did It Come Too Late?

Under the telecom policy designed by the Atal Behari Vajpayee government in 1999, companies that won telecom licences were supposed to pay a part

UoH Emeritus Professor T.P. Radhakrishnan Appointed to DAEs Raja Ramanna Chair

The chair is awarded to accomplished scientists to enable advanced research and mentoring in areas linked to atomic energy and basic sciences, an

Indias internal security: Big shifts & rising spy ring threats

India's internal security faces evolving threats from sophisticated Pakistani espionage networks, highlighted by recent arrests and the Pahalgam

Agencies in 2025 conclude charge sheets in IRCTC, land-for-jobs and other probes; to press for early trials

On October 13, special judge Vishal Gogne framed charges against Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav and others for their alleged involvem

Prof. D. Sriram Appointed Director-in-Charge of BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

Prof. Sriram said the campus will enter a phase focused on turning ideas into action while preparing students for leadership roles in a changing

The first thing retirement savers should do in 2026 to stay on track

In 2026, the best way to grow retirement savings is to use any pay raise to boost your IRA or 401(k). Automate contributions, check your 401(k) e

Labour Codes may spur hiring as firms get more flexibility to restructure

Indias new Labour Codes are expected to boost hiring by giving firms greater flexibility to restructure operations. The Industrial Relations Code

India manufacturing PMI slows to two-year low in December, but sector ends 2025 on resilient note

India's manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in December, reaching a two-year low as new orders, output, and employment eased. Despite thi

Save Mother Tongue, Says SC Judge; Dy Speaker Promises Land for Book Fest in Amaravati

Inaugurating the 36th Vijayawada Book Festival at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium, Justice Narasimha said every good book carried

BRS Stages Walkout Over Musi Debate

Walkout during Musi rejuvenation debate as Speaker denies chance to senior BRS leader

Indore Civic Body Chief Sacked Over Water Contamination Deaths

Under fire over the death of at least four persons due to water contamination in Bhagirathpura area here, the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday

GHMC Goes Fully Cashless for Tax Collection Across All 60 Circles

Payments must be made via cheques, demand drafts (DDs), UPI, credit/debit cards and net banking, at bill collectors and citizen service centres.

340 dead in 2,356 JammuSrinagar Highway accidents in 2 years

SSP flags 2025 as challenging for NH-44 traffic Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:More than 340 people lost their lives in about 2,300 road accidents on the Jamm

Mahayuti Bags 64 Civic Corporator Seats Unopposed Across Maharashtra

Opposition parties alleged that the ruling dispensation had used government machinery to pressure rival candidates into withdrawing from the fray

DC Edit | Real Challenge Begins For Mamdani

A social media campaign full of empathy caught the attention of people across the spectrum as Mr Mamdani spoke words like affordability, made pro

No Dearth of Urea in State, Says Minister

Rao accused political rivals of spreading false information and exaggerating queues at a few of the state's 12,000 centers for political gain.

Mukesh Singh appointed DGP Ladakh

Jammu Tawi, Jan 2:The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday appointed senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh as the Director General of Police (DGP), Ladak

Who Is Christian Sturdivant, Accused Of Planning ISIS-Inspired Attack In US

An 18-year-old was arrested in North Carolina for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a local grocery store on New Year's Eve.

Red Fort blast: NIA conducts searches in Shopian, Pulwama

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches in Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of its probe into the N

Hyderabad Infra Crumbling, Attend to Brass Tacks, Akbaruddin Tells Govt

His warning came during a discussion in the Assembly on three Bills the government introduced on the merger of 27 urban local bodies into the GHM

Police acts against 10 for violating VPN ban order

Srinagar: Police have initiated security proceedings against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district for n

Close Shave As Plane Carrying 55 Veers Off Runway While Landing In Nepal

A turboprop passenger aircraft of Buddha Air veered off the runway while landing in Nepal's Bhadrapur today, the airline said.

ISIS-Inspired New Year's Eve Attack Foiled In US, 18-Year-Old Arrested: FBI

The FBI said on Friday it foiled a potential ISIS-inspired attack in North Carolina planned for New Year's Eve and arrested an 18-year-old plotti

No electricity tariff hike this year: CM

Jammu Tawi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across Jammu and Kashmir in the

To Battle Pollution, Delhi Plans To Allow Private EVs To Operate As Cabs

Delhi is preparing a major overhaul of how people commute as rising pollution levels continue to plague the capital. The plan ranges from allowin

Indias deep dive into the frozen frontier

A team of scientists, including one from Hyderabad-based INCOIS, has successfully deployed and retrieved an autonomous ocean glider in the Southe

XRP price in action today jumps over 6% can XRP really reach $8 by 2026? Heres what Standard Chartered says in its 2026 forecast

XRP price is moving again. The token jumped more than 6% today. Standard Chartered says XRP could climb to $8 by 2026. The bank argues that XRP i

Two staffers injured in blast at old-age home

All 41 residents of the old-age home, aged above 70, were safely evacuated

No plans to change land acquisition policy: Centre

NEW DELHI: The government has no plans to change its land acquisition policy, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has said after it emerged that the

Soccer: Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race

The Premier League kicked off the New Year with an unexpected twist, featuring three matches that ended without a goal. In a frustrating outing,

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee says voters will 'unmap' BJP in assembly polls

Abhishek Banerjee, who launched the party's outreach campaign, 'Abaar Jitbe Bangla', in South 24 Parganas district's Baruipur, said Trinamool's v

Dhurandhar: Offensive words muted in revised version of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster after objection from Baloch community

Some members from the Baloch community had reportedly approached Gujarat High Court last week to seek action against the film for alleged hate sp

NIA charges three more in Bengaluru jail radicalisation case

In its second supplementary charge sheet filed on Thursday, the agency named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A and Nagaraj S under various provisions o

FBI says it disrupted a potential New Years Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group

Christian Sturdivant, 18, was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terror organization after officials say he communi

16-Year-Old Dalit Boy Kidnapped, Assaulted By 5 Men In UP: Cops

A 16-year-old Dalit boy was allegedly kidnapped, stripped, and brutally assaulted by five men in the Cantt police station area here, police said

Freed Israeli Hostage Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted By Hamas Captors

Israeli former hostage Romi Gonen has said in a television interview that four Hamas militants sexually assaulted her during her 15 months in cap

MSFT stock price today: Why Microsoft stock dropped on first trading day of 2026

MSFT stock price today: Microsoft shares opened 2026 trading down over 2%, as investors reassessed big tech positions following a year of AI enth

India keeping eye on Iran situation; prepared to evacuate

India is closely monitoring protests in Iran and potential US action, preparing to evacuate its nationals, including students, if the situation d

Sheinelle Jones shares big Oprah-style dreams for her new chapter on Today

Sheinelle Jones is entering into a fresh chapter on NBCs Today show as she is getting ready to become co-host of the fourth hour along with Jenna

Feeling good about being here: Why India still offers a better quality of life in 2026

From affordable help and digital ease to strong family support, India in 2026 offers comfort and quality of life that many NRIs miss abroad. Its

Maharashtra civic polls: UBT Sena-MNS rolls out big-ticket promises, sops

At a workshop for candidates held in the city, Aaditya Thackeray - son of Uddhav Thackeray - and Amit Thackeray - son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray

Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP govt of MP for deaths due to water contamination in Indore

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Madhya Pradesh BJP government over the deaths of about 10 people in Indore due to contaminated water. He accused the

Double entry of paap & punya: How ancient India shaped the logic of modern bookkeeping

Ancient Indian temples, guilds and merchants practised balanced accounting centuries before Europe. From bahi khata to Jain manuals, Indias paapp

What Caused Deadly Fire At Swiss Bar That Killed 40 On New Year's Eve

Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came t

Doorstep Screening Shows Promise in Cutting Anaemia Among Girls and Women

STAR approach in Telangana villages outperforms routine services, shows BMJ Global Health study

Super contamination league jolts Indore locality's residents

Indore, a recent entrant to the elite Super Swachh League, faces scrutiny after a tragedy claimed 10 lives due to contaminated water. The inciden

The world is huge, right? Its not just a chessboard and pieces: Hou Yifan

As a child prodigy, a dominant World champion and a university professor, Hou has lived many lives and she is just 31. Still the top-ranked woma

Don't Link Cricket, Attack On Minorities: Shashi Tharoor On Shah Rukh Khan-KKR Row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said cricket should not be linked to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, reacting to criticism over the sel

Row over nod for New Year event at convention centre

EAM S Jaishankar distinguishes between good and bad neighbours

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India will not share resources with 'bad neighbours' who persist in spreading terrorism. He em

No retirement savings? Here are some smart moves boomers can still make today

Many baby boomers have little or no retirement savings. Experts say boomers can still take action by checking finances, cutting extra costs, sett

Theyyam to light up Thiruvananthapuram during Assembly book festival

Fourth edition of the Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival will be organised from January 7 to 13

Government to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework

Education Ministry hopes Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill will pass during Budget Session; wants to create pathways for non-school institute

University Body Takes Cognisance Of Dharamsala College Student's Death, Orders Probe

Dharamsala College Student's Death: The higher education regulator said stringent action will be taken against those found responsible, reiterati

A 6.5 earthquake hits Mexico during President Claudia Sheinbaum's briefing, WATCH video

While Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum was giving a press briefing on Friday, a powerful earthquake hit southern and central regions of the c

Restore MGNREGS: Telangana Assembly Resolution

CM Revanth Reddy warns new Act may hurt women, SC/ST workers and fuel migration

Cgarh: Video Shows Woman Cop Attacked Anti-Mining People, Stripped, 2 held

In the clip, the woman constable was seen being assaulted by the assailants who also tore her clothes even as she was seen pleading to them not t

Water contamination deaths: Indore commissioner shunted out, 2 officials suspended

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of the Indore municipal commissioner. This action follows deaths caused by wate

Dev 360 | Reasons For Despair & Reasons For Hope | Patralekha Chatterjee

At school, children are told to celebrate Indias diversity. On the street, diversity is butchered with monotonous regularity

Satheesan promises help for nine-year-old receive prosthetic arm

Bhatti: BRS Govt Left Behind Employees Dues of 4,575 Cr

Replying to questions raised by members in the Legislative Council, Bhatti said the BRS government had increased the retirement age of employees

Udyan Utsav Returns to Rashtrapati Nilayam

The utsav will be open to the public free from 10 am to 8 pm at the Main Lawns of Rashtrapati Nilayam, with entry through Gate No. 2. Entry passe

Assam Polls Will Be Fight Between People and Raja: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, labeling it as authoritarian and claiming the upcoming A

UDF mulls split terms for standing committee chiefs in Kochi Corporation

Centre designates core customs and indirect tax digital platforms as critical information infrastructure under IT Act

The Indian government has designated core customs and indirect tax digital platforms, including ICEGATE, ECCS, and ACES-GST, as critical informat

'Just 4-5 failed innings?': Yograj Singh slams selectors over Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup omission, invokes 1983 World Cup legend

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has hit out at selectors over Shubman Gill's omission from the T20 World Cup squad, questioning the decision

Zubeen Garg's wife Garima Garg announces trust in singer's memory to 'safeguard his dreams, creative legacy, ideals'

The trust will work on issues close to Zubeen Garg's heart, including nature conservation and promoting young talent. It will also take steps for

CM Revanth: Cong Govt Will Expose BRS In Assembly Today On Krishna, Godavari Water Sharing Issues

The Chief Minister said he had invited the BRS to participate in a debate on PRLIS, asserting that the Assembly was the only legitimate forum for

Four FIRs, Additional Forces Deployed as Senior Officers Rush to Ballari After Violence

Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) R Hithendra rushed to Ballari on Friday morning and reviewed the law-and-order situation an

Former legislator of AIADMK Prabhakar joins Vijays TVK

SHRC seeks immediate relief for families evicted from Kogilu Layout

Cartoonist-entrepreneur P.S. Sukumaran dies

200 mobile phones worth Rs 39 lakh returned to its owners in Adilabad

Most-Attractive Investment Destination Tag for Andhra Pradesh

State capturing a commanding 25.3 per cent share of all proposed investments in the country

No good news yet for Kogilu Layout families, houses to be allotted after Jan. 5