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88 Injured in Loco Train Collision Inside Chamoli Hydropower Project Tunnel

Gopeshwar/Dehradun, Dec 31: At least 88 people were injured after two loco trains collided inside a tunnel of the under-construction Vishnugad-Pi

Thought of the Day by Erik Erikson: 'The more you know yourself, the more...' - today's self-knowledge quotes by the founder of psychosocial development theory

Thought of the Day: Erik Erikson's quote, The more you know yourself, the more patience you have for what you see in others, highlights how self-

Pakistan's polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

Pakistan has seen a significant drop in polio cases in 2025, with 30 reported compared to 74 the previous year. Despite ongoing militant attacks

Security Scare On New Years Eve, Explosives-Laden Car Seized In Rajasthan

An explosives-laden car with 150 kg of illegal ammonium nitrate concealed in bags of urea fertilizer was found in Rajasthans Tonk on New Years Ev

Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro, deepening EU ties despite fears

Bulgaria embraces the euro currency, becoming the 21st nation in the union. This move aims to boost investment and European integration. However,

Happy New Year 2026 wishes: Images, messages and captions for WhatsApp status, Facebook post and Instagram story

As the clock strikes midnight, New Year 2026 arrives with fresh hope, quiet courage and the promise of new beginnings. Whether you are sending a

Hyderabad: Mock fight using Allu Arjun, Jagan masks goes viral

Hyderabad: Pawan Kalyans stardom has always come with a festival-like fan culture, and that energy is back in full swing as his 2008 action-comed

Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades

Fireworks have long been part of the city's celebrations for the New Year, Lunar New Year and National Day

India bans oral Nimesulide over 100 mg

Union Health Ministry notification cites health risks including liver toxicity and availability of safer alternatives as reasons for the ban

Watch: Two loco trains collide in Uttarakhands Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project tunnel

Mumbai New Year's Eve: Eateries, bars to stay open till 5 am

Maharashtra establishments can now stay open until 5 am on New Year's Eve. This extended timing applies to eateries, restaurants, hotels, orchest

From 2026, new food products will face stricter checks: FSSAI requires companies to back every claim with scientific evidence

Starting January 1, 2026, FSSAI will demand scientific proof for food safety. Submissions for new products or standard changes must include detai

Year ender 2025: Most profitable Indian movie with 1553% ROI, it's not Chhaava, Saiyaara, Dhurandhar, but this non-starrer, movie name is...

Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content

A TikTok profile showing videos of young women dressed in Polish national colours and calling for Poland to leave the EU has gained popularity in

Zomato, Swiggy Offer Increased Payout To Gig Workers Amid Strike Call By Unions On New Years Eve

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they fo

Umar Khalid surrenders at Tihar jail after 14-day interim bail

Delhi: Activist Umar Khalid surrendered himself at Delhis Tihar jail on Sunday, December 29, after completing his 14-day interim bail period to a

HZICC: Hangzhou and the World: 10 Paired Conversations

Hope for Good Governance Next Year: Kharge Jabs Centre

On the economic front, Kharge highlighted the falling rupee, noting that the Indian currency hit an all-time low of 91 against the US dollar

Sena Leader Gets Nomination Papers In Crematorium, Beats Deadline By Minutes

A bizarre incident has happened in Maharashtra politics ahead of the state's civic body elections. A Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader, wh

Bollywood Actress Clears Air On 'Relationship' With SKY After Viral Comment

Bollywood and TV actress Khushi Mukherjee has finally clarified her recent remarks concerning Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in an exclusiv

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Kashmirs Higher Reaches Amid Unusually Warm Winter

Srinagar, Dec 31: Fresh snowfall blanketed several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir with the Meteorological department forecasting light to

Faridabad Gang-Rape Horror: Van Caught On CCTV, Survivor In Trauma

CCTV visuals have emerged showing the van in which a 28-year-old Faridabad woman was gang-raped on Tuesday for over two hours before being thrown

Zomato, Swiggy Hike Gig Workers' Payout Amid Strike Call On New Year's Eve

Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive per

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held

Faridabad: A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van here and later thrown onto the road, sustaining serious head inju

J&K: Pistol, Grenades, Cash Seized in Ganderbal Operation

Srinagar, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they recovered a Chinese-made pistol, two hand grenades, ammunition and cash amounti

'Is it necessary to celebrate New Year like this for reels?' Video of large crowds from Andaman, Manali, Jaipur to Goa goes viral

New Year's Eve Viral Video: A viral video showcasing massive crowds at popular New Year's destinations has ignited a debate on social media. The

Thailand repatriates 18 detained Cambodian soldiers

BANGKOK, Dec 31: Thailands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement on Wednesday, saying that Thailand has repatriated 18 detained Ca

Syro-Malabar Church raises objections over alleged misrepresentation of The Last Supper at Kochi Muziris Biennale

The work in question is a painting by artist Tom Vattakuzhy displayed as part of Edam exhibition at Garden Convention Centre in Kochi. The venue

CapitaLand India Trust divests 20% stake in 3 data centres for 702 cr

Transaction involves data centres in Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai

EAM Jaishankar conveys India's condolences on former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's death

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India's condolences during his visit to Dhaka as Bangladesh mourns former prime minister Khaleda

Baby 'Uber' Turns 10, Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Marks Milestone In X Post

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick celebrated the 10th birthday of a boy named Uber, born in an Uber cab in Delhi, highlighting the story of the dri

Heightened vigil in J-Ks Chenab Valley amid terror threat

Security forces are on high alert in Jammu's Chenab valley. Army and J&K Police are conducting extensive operations in sub-zero temperatures. Thi

UN launches 1.71 billion USD humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan in 2026

United Nations, Dec 31: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Tuesday launched a $1.71 billion humanitarian needs

Study Free In Qatar With University Graduate Scholarships 2026

Eligible candidates with a bachelor's or graduate degree can apply by February 25, 2026, for full scholarships including tuition waiver, free hou

Indias status as worlds rice leader augurs water crisis

Producing a single kilogram of rice consumes 3,000-4,000 litres of water

Dermatologist Suggests Diet Changes Can Reverse Grey Hair; Best Foods To Try

Dietary changes cannot reverse genetically programmed greying, but they can significantly slow progression and improve hair quality.

88 Injured In Loco Train Collision In Hydropower Project Tunnel In Chamoli

Gopeshwar/Dehradun, Dec 31: Eighty-eight people were injured in a loco train collision inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the under-construction Vish

UGC NET 2025 Admit Card Released For All Exam Dates, Download Link Here

NTA UGC-NET 2025 Admit Card: The admit card has been released for all UGC-NET exams scheduled to be conducted between January 2 and January 6, 20

6 Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport Amid Bad Weather, Operational Issues

Srinagar, Dec 31: Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were disrupted on Wednesday with six arrival and departure flights cancelled due to adver

Jiya Shankar reveals her boyfriend on Instagram, shares photo

Mumbai: Television actress and Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Jiya Shankar has been making headlines over her personal life amid widespread rumours linking

Saudi Arabia to roll out four-tier sugar tax on drinks from Jan 1

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved amendments to the executive regulations of the excise tax, introducin

New Year Resolutions 2026: Best ideas that actually work

Happy New Year 2026: As 2026 begins, embrace practical New Year resolutions centred on health, mental wellbeing, and learning new skills. Priorit

Security Forces Step Up Vigil To Counter Terror Threat In J&Ks Chenab Valley

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Dec 31: Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensif

St. George's Park And Newlands Set For Blockbuster Betway SA20 New Year's Eve Clashes

New Year's Eve clashes with Sunrisers Eastern Cape hosting Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals visiting MI Cape Town

SIA Conduct Raid in Srinagar Outskirts in UAPA Case

Srinagar, Dec 31: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, conducted a raid in Bonpora area of Nowgam on the ou

Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns

The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide ab

Biocon employee jumps from company building in Bengaluru

A 26-year-old Biocon employee, Anant Kumar, died after allegedly jumping from the fifth floor of the company building in Electronics City. Kumar,

West Bengal in 2025: a year of religious polarisation

If year 2024 was the year of the protests over the gruesome rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkatas R.G. Kar Medical College, the year 2025 saw a

Burqa-clad Hyderabad woman dances during Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebration

Hyderabad: A burqa-clad woman was seen dancing on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi in the Old City of Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 30. She su

At Sivagiri, Kerala CM says those who create communal schisms betray Sree Narayana Gurus teachings

Pinarayi Vijayan says communally divisive messaging plays into the hands of revanchist forces seeking to recreate the oppressive and hierarchical

Braj Bhoomi is sacred: Saints protest Sunny Leone show in Krishnas birthplace, event canceled

Man Attempts To Attack Cop With Knife In Tamil Nadu, Video Goes Viral

A video showing a man attempting to attack a police constable with a knife during the Vaikunta Ekadesi festival in Tamil Nadus Tirupur district h

Jaishankar reaches Dhaka for Khaleda Zias funeral

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who dominat

Maam, I dont know: Understanding what students are really saying

ACB Telangana Registers 199 Corruption Cases in 2025; 273 Accused Arrested

Anti-Corruption Bureau launches QR code complaint system, intensifies awareness drives and enforcement across the state.

Jaishankar Arrives in Dhaka to Attend Khaleda Zias Funeral

The funeral ceremony is scheduled to be held at Manik Mia Avenue with foreign dignitaries, political leaders, and representatives from various co

Olympic champion Andre De Grasse named ambassador for Tata Mumbai Marathon

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andre De Grasse has been named the international event ambassador for the 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon on January 18

Happy New Year 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, greetings, messages to share with family, friends on December 31

Celebrate New Year's Eve by sending heartfelt wishes, quotes, greetings and messages to family and friends. These 25+ messages are perfect for sp

2025: When Pakistan witnessed its most significant military escalation with India in decades

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31: The year 2025 witnessed the most significant military escalation between India and Pakistan in decades. This conflict challeng

This AI Monkey channel is earning Rs 38 crore a year on YouTube

Hyderabad: A few years ago, most Indian households opened YouTube mainly for movie songs, trailers, and music albums. Today, it feels like a TV f

Who Is Ricky Gill? Indian-Origin Trump Adviser Rewarded For India-Pakistan Truce Role

Ranjit 'Ricky' Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser to US President Donald Trump, is grabbing headlines after being awarded for his supposed role

Why are Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, other gig workers on nationwide strike today? Know reason here, their demands

Quick delivery apps Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and other platforms are a lifeline for those dependent on last-minute delivery. However, on New Year'

With mounting pendency, infra woes, NCLT struggles as insolvency cases surge beyond capacity

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) framework in 2025 was marked by mounting stress on timelines and capacity, with resol

Woman 'gang-raped', thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held

The duo, who hail from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and are currently living in Faridabad, has been arrested, police said

From GST to IT and Labour Code to Job Guarantee 2025 stood out as Year of Reforms

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: The year 2025 stood out as a major milestone in Indias economic journey. Instead of creating more rules, the government focuse

The Digital Euro Is Ready. The Question Is Whether Europe Is.

When European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced on December 18 that the digital euro is technically eady, the statement sounded

Bengal shivers under cold spell; Kolkata records seasons coldest night of 2025

West Bengal is experiencing severe cold. Minimum temperatures have dropped below 10 degrees Celsius in many areas. The sub-Himalayan districts wi

Still Cant Lose Belly Fat? Your Hormones Might Be the Reason

Rajnath Hoists Flag In Ram Temple Complex To Mark Second Year Of Idol Consecration

Ayodhya, Dec 31: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hoisted a flag at the Annapurna Temple in the Ram Temple complex and joined prayers

Kannada cinema in 2025: Star films a let-down in a mixed-bag year

Even as big star films failed to meet the expectations, some fresh talent stepped up, delivering innovative narratives that resonated with younge

Noida 2025: Airport delays, metro hopes and old cases that shaped a year of anticipation

Year Ender 2025: Gautam Buddh Nagar experienced a significant year in 2025. The Noida International Airport faced further delays. Metro expansion

Class 10th & 12th Board Exam Dates 2026: Check CBSE, ICSE schedule here

Students targeting 2026 competitive and board exams can now plan their academic year. The CBSE, ICSE, and ISC board exam schedules are taking sha

Fans Mob Maruthi with Biryani to Celebrate Collaboration with Prabhas

Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is set to release on January 9, and expectations are steadily building.

Rajnath hoists flag at Ram Temple on consecration anniversary

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined prayers at the Ram Temple complex. They hoisted a flag at

Anu Malik makes big comment on Sandese Aate Hai 2.0, expects makers of Border 2 to give him...: 'You cant get away from it'

Anu Malik has said he expects credit for the recreated version of Sandese Aate Hai in Border 2, as the new song is based on his original composit

Faridabad SHOCKER: 25-year-old woman held captive, raped for hours, thrown out from moving van, gets 12 stitches in head

In a shocking case from Haryana's Faridabad, a 25 years old woman was raped for two hours in a moving van by two men, and was later thrown out of

Three OGWs posing as journalists declared proclaimed offenders in Kashmir

Three OGWs of proscribed terror outfits, including a woman, have been declared proclaimed offenders by the Special NIA Court in Srinagar for thei

New Years Eve in Bengaluru: All you need to know about traffic diversions, parking restrictions, metro and bus timings

With authorities expecting a massive turnout of over 10 lakh people this year, extensive crowd control and security measures have been put in pla

5.2 Million Epstein Files Still Under Review, Document Shows

The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different departmen

Andhra: One held for vandalising shivalingam in Draksharamam temple

Andhra Pradesh: A shivalingam has been allegedly vandalised near the Draksharamam temple in BR Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andra Pradesh, and

Pinarayi Vijayan, Siddaramaiah Attend 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage in Kerala

Sivagiri Pilgrimage is held every year for three days from December 30 to January 1 at Sivagiri, Thiruvananthapuram

Unrelated Clip From a Protest in Chhattisgarh Linked To Save Aravallis Protest

This video shows a protest against a cement plant in a village in Chhattisgarh.

Army hospital sets 'new benchmark' in glaucoma care

An Army hospital in New Delhi has achieved a medical first. They used a new 3D operating microscope for glaucoma surgery. This advanced technolog

Food delivery workers hold nationwide strike over pay, insurance and working conditions

Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav reiterated his call to ban 10-minute delivery apps, claiming that the same companies have been oppressing

Injured Pak Pacer Shaheen Afridi To Return Home From BBL; Doubtful For T20 World Cup

Shaheen has been called by PCB for treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore after he sustained a knee injury while f

Chennai traffic police to impose traffic restrictions for New Years celebrations

Shubhangi Atre finally reveals REAL REASON for quitting Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, took sly dig at Shilpa Shinde: 'Koi cheez beech mein chhodna...'

As the OG Angoori bhabhi, Shilpa Shinde, returned to Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, Shubhangi Atre revealed why she quit the show after 10 years, and eve

2026 Ekadashi List: Check month-wise full list of fasting dates, names and significance

List of Ekadashi 2026: In 2026, devotees will observe 24 Ekadashi dates in 2026. Ekadashi is a significant Hindu fasting observance dedicated to

Swabhimani Party extends support to MVA in Maharashtra civic polls

Sources within the Congress told The Hindu, There are a few places where the MVA is fighting together. Wherever there is a united MVA candidate,

Old age pensions paid a day early as New Year gesture: Andhra CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the state government is distributing NTR Bharosa social pensions o