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Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 104.52 feet

Watch: Two men seen dangerously close to erupting Kilauea volcano lava

Address technical, procedural and administrative issues related to SIR: Haris Beeran

The IUML MP says the EC website is restricted to India IP addresses, which creates a significant barrier for overseas Indians

Rewind 2025: Tamil cinema took comfort in middle-class melodies, social dramas and village tales

Stories that reflect the plight of the common man, tackle societal issues, or evoke manvasanai have always been integral to Tamil cinema. In a du

Iran names new central bank governor amid soaring inflation

Tehran: Iran on Wednesday, December 31, appointed a new governor to the central bank after the former one resigned following a record currency fa

BMTC to run special metro-feeder bus services for Chitra Santhe on January 4

According to a press release issued by BMTC, the special services will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the annual art fair, which att

Naval officers daughter becomes youngest Indian to ski to South Pole

New Delhi: Braving freezing temperatures and gale force winds, 18-year-old daughter of a naval officer has become the youngest Indian to ski to t

Happy New Year 2026: Kiribati becomes the first country to enter 2026; know where it is located

Kiribati is a small island country located in the central Pacific Ocean.

January travel peak looms: Emirates issues airport advisory

Dubai: Emirates, the worlds largest international airline, has alerted passengers to a sharp increase in travel demand during the first week of J

T.N. Finance Secretary launches The Hindu Year Book 2026

The book draws from both news reports and special articles published in The Hindu in 2025

New Year parties, events till 1 am only: Hyderabad Commissioner

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said that New Year parties and events in the city would only be allowed till 1 am, warning o

Murtasim is back, Wahaj Ali shares story on Pak drama Tere Bin

Islamabad: One Pakistani drama that has truly etched itself into the hearts of audiences across the globe is Tere Bin, starring Wahaj Ali as Murt

Watch: Khaleda Zia, one of Bangladeshs most influential leaders, no more

Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshs first woman Prime Minister and a towering figure in the countrys politics, died after a prolonged illness. She was 80.

Sowmyas sensibility and classicism elevated rare kritis

At the Mylapore Fine Arts Club, the senior vocalist offered listeners profound insights through a tradition-rich repertoire

Cabinet approves construction of six-lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor at 19,142 crore

The project will provide connectivity to important regional cities such as Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Solapur connecting to Kurnool, an official statem

Gen Z leads a global wave of protest in 2025

Telangana ACB registers 199 cases in 2025

The ACB of Telangana registered a total of 199 cases in 2025, resulting in the arrest of 273 accused, a senior official said on Wednesday. Out of

The touchy-feely STEM: Why its future depends on culture, not just skills

Why the elbows bony tips matter more than you think

The bony tips of the elbow may be small, but they carry a disproportionate share of the arms workload. With better awareness, corrected wrist pos

India Successfully Conducts User Trials of Pralay Missile Off Odisha Coast

The Pralay missile, developed by DRDO, is a surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile with a strike range of approximately 150 km to 500

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays may linger

PARIS, Dec 31: The Channel Tunnels operator said trains through the undersea link between continental Europe and the United Kingdom were running

Study finds physical activity may temporarily trigger back pain flare-ups without lasting damage

The results indicate that although some activities may trigger a flaring up of lower back pain in the short term, they are not associated with lo

Too good to last: On Novembers industrial data, the Indian economy | The Hindu Editorial

The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon

Burkina Faso imposes reciprocal visa ban on U.S. nationals

OUAGADOUGOU, Dec 31: Burkina Faso has decided to impose total visa restrictions on U.S. nationals in response to Washingtons move to tighten entr

2025: PM Modis visit marks upswing in Sri Lanka-India ties

COLOMBO, Dec 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Sri Lanka in 2025 marked an upswing in bilateral ties, as the island nation showed signs

Rajasthan police bust BIG explosive racket on New Year's Eve! Cease 150 Kg Ammonium Nitrate, other items, check details

On New Year's Eve, the Rajasthan police busted a major racket as they recovered more than 100 kg of explosives from a car. The police have detain

Students from Northeast protest at Jantar Mantar against Anjel Chakmas killing in Dehradun

Bipul Chakma, vice-president of the All India Chakma Students' Union, alleged that the Uttarakhand administration delayed the investigation, prom

Hangul population rises to 323 in 2025; shows signs of recovery in J&K

The population of the critically endangered Hangul, Jammu and Kashmir's state animal, has increased to 323 in the 2025 census, reflecting a stead

Man gets life term for murdering wife in Chennai

Couple Burnt Alive on Suspicion of Practicing Witchcraft in Assams Karbi Anglong

Police said that the horrific incident occurred on Tuesday at No. 1 Beloguri Munda village in the Howraghat area of Karbi Anglong.

Who knew the rearview mirror had better ideas than I did?

As she reflects on her journey from a high-powered corporate career to a life steeped in traditional art, Karuna Amarnath embraces a transformati

Rajasthan: Two Arrested with 150 kg Ammonium Nitrate in Tonk

Tonk, Dec 31: The District Special Team (DST) of Tonk police on Wednesday arrested two persons and seized around 150 kg of ammonium nitrate from

Shubman Gill's comeback date revealed after T20 World Cup snub; two senior stars line up for Vijay Hazare Trophy before NZ series

Shubman Gill's comeback plan after T20 World Cup snub has been revealed, with the star batter set to return via the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Senior p

2025, the year that was for Telangana

Indian economy to record high growth despite volatile external environment: RBI Governor

Maintaining financial stability and strengthening the financial system remains our north star, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword

Nepal becomes top bride market for Chinese as 12.2 million 'leftover men' fuel booming cross-border match-making business

China's skewed sex ratio has created 12.2 million surplus men, driving desperate grooms to Nepal's bride market. The Chinese Embassy has warned c

Kochi Muziris Biennale artwork controversy: artist Tom Vattakuzhy says he didnt intend to hurt anyones sentiments

He says his work is not a distortion of The Last Supper as alleged by those opposing it. A statement by the curators says the artwork depicts Mat

Two accused of witchcraft burnt alive in Assam

Police in Karbi Anglong said the couple died after their house was set on fire

India's April-November fiscal deficit at Rs 9.76 lakh crore, widens on-year to 62.3% of FY26 aim

India's fiscal deficit for April to November, or the first eight months of this fiscal year, was at Rs 9.76 lakh crore, equivalent to 62.3% of an

Indore water contamination: Mayor confirms 7 deaths

Indore: Seven persons have died so far due to diarrhoea and vomiting after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore city of Madhya Prades

Porsche to recall over 173,000 U.S. vehicles over rearview camera image issue

The recall affects certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models.

Why fitness is key for musicians? Performers this Margazhi season elaborate

Move. Stretch. Breathe. It takes a lot more than practising ragas and notes for musicians to be in top form each concert season. As we usher in 2

Different Languages, Same Obsession: OTT Shows India Binged

Indian OTT has erased language boundaries by prioritising emotion, authenticity and storytelling. Today powerful narratives travel across regions

293 killed in mob attacks in Bangladesh since Yunus took over: Rights group

People have been beaten and killed without any evidence, investigation or legal process, by creating suspicion and rumours. In the name of the Ta

Railways Complete 180 kmph CRS Trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

New Delhi, Dec 31: Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed safety trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat sleepe

Govt rationalises certain international letter post services from Jan 1

These are registered Small Packet service, in line with UPU decisions restricting registration to document-only; Outward Small Packet service, in

CM Dhami directs better medical facilities for injured in Chamoli tunnel accident

The District Magistrate explained that one locomotive train carrying workers and officials and another carrying construction material were moving

SpongeBob movie Search for Squarepants: 4/5 reasons why this film will be next big blockbuster after Zootopia 2

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants brings humour, optimism, nostalgia, and colourful spectacle together, making it an enjoyable theatre

Telangana bans high-dose Nimesulide, a popular painkiller

HYDERABAD:The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (TDCA) has ordered an immediate ban on all oral formulations of the widely-used painkiller N

8th Pay Commission: Will your salary increase from January 1, 2026? Know here

According to the rule, the arrears of employees and pensioners will be accumulated from 1 January 2026 until the 8th Pay Commission salary hike i

Amitabh Bachchan breaks down remembering late Dharmendra on KBC

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was seen getting extremely emotional on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati as the episode opened with a heartfel

New Year's Eve LIVE: Celebrations begin as Kiribati rings in 2026

From fireworks and public celebrations to traffic advisories and security alerts, New Years Eve is being marked with large gatherings and heighte

Amit Shah Meets BJP Public Representatives in Kolkata, Calls Dilip Ghosh for Discussions

Besides the state leaders, the meeting was also attended by the party's central observers for Bengal like Sunil Bansal, Bhupendra Yadav, Biplab D

Republic Day 2026 parade: Camels, ponies and dogs to march on Kartavya Path; Armys four-legged warriors to make historic debut

India's 2026 Republic Day parade will showcase the Army's animal contingent, featuring Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, raptors, and dogs. This h

Guidelines for market access component of Export Promotion Mission notified

This is the first of 11 components of the Export Promotion Mission for which guidelines have been notified. The rest are expected to be notified

This small Pacific nation with just 1 lakh population welcomes the New year 2026 hours before the rest of the world

New Year 2026 does not arrive everywhere at the same time. Due to global time zones and the International Date Line, the first celebrations take

Iran appoints new central bank Governor after record currency fall and mass protests

The plummeting of the rial, Iran's currency, sparked the largest protests in the country in three years, with rallies that began Sunday (December

Railways Complete Final High-Speed Trial Of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train At 180 Kmph

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards self-reliant rail technology with the successful c

Multi-Layered Security At Tourist Hotspots Across Kashmir Valley; Checking, Patrolling Intensified

Srinagar, Dec 31: Security has been beefed up across the Valley, particularly at tourist spots, in view of New Year celebrations, officials said

What is Meningitis? Everything to know about disease that has left Australia's two-time World Cup winner Damien Martyn in induced coma

Former Australia two-time World Cup winner Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. Here is everyt

Indian Army's Animal Contingent to March on Republic Day 2026

Leading the column will be the hardy Bactrian camels, recently inducted for operations in the cold deserts of Ladakh

Gold vs Bitcoin - Where to invest in 2026?

Gold price's near 70 per cent surge is its biggest jump since 1979. In cryptocurrencies, bitcoin gained 0.74 per cent to $87,888.55. Bitcoin's cl

Woman from Madhya Pradesh who stole gold jewellery in Chennai held in Delhi

Centre Bans Oral Nimesulide Doses Above 100 Mg

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular pa

Sunil Gargyan captured the Margazhi mood with a pasuram rendition

The Carnatic vocalists clear voice traverses the octaves with ease.

Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki hospitalised after cardiac arrest

The 71-year-old star collapsed while having a meal and is currently receiving treatment

New Year 2026 Celebrations Live Updates: India prepares for grand celebration for 2026 as new year starts in part of Kiribati; check latest updates

Veegaland Developers files papers with SEBI for 250-cr IPO

s of October 31, 2025, the company has completed 10 residential projects aggregating to 11.05 lakh square feet of saleable area, and has nine ong

No concrete answer to anything: Abhishek Banerjee on EC meeting; slams SIR in Bengal

List of police stations under Hyderabad commissionerate after reorganisation

Hyderabad: The government of Telangana on Monday reorganised the existing three police commissionerates for Hyderabad and its suburbs by changing

Nimesulide painkiller ban: Centre bars oral formulations over 100 mg, cites health risks

The central government has imposed an immediate ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of the painkiller nimesuli

T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan Recall Naveen, Naib; Rashid To Lead

The same squad will also play a three-match T20I series against the West Indies in the UAE ahead of the World Cup, starting January 19

What happened in 2025 to Indian fitness

Ozempic, protein-loading, holistic health and HYROX were amongst the biggest fitness trends in fitness this year

Security forces step up vigil to counter terror threat in J-Ks Chenab valley

Bhaderwah: Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their vigi

Ghat section railway electrification facilitates cleaner, faster and reliable train operations between the coast and rest of Karnataka: MP Capt. Chowta

Completion of the project has fulfilled a key Rail demand of the coastal region, says the Dakshina Kannada MP

Big Bullion Theory: Gold, silver retain sparkle in shaky geopolitical sands

New Delhi: Outsmarting all asset classes globally in 2025, gold and silver with massive returns and repeated record-breaking rallies redefined th

Telangana Govt releases 713 crore towards pending bills of employees

A call for education: How this Karnataka village is encouraging childrens study time

The Halaga gram panchayats experiment has not been easy to implement, but it says its intentions are in the interest of not just students but als

Cabinet approves 20,668 cr for highways in Maharashtra and Odisha

J&K court acquits 3 accused tried for terror activities

Srinagar: A sessions court in Jammu and Kashmir has acquitted three people accused of involvement in terror activities for lack of evidence. The

Bank fraud case: ED attaches Rs 150 cr worth property near Buckingham Palace in London

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Enforcement Directorate has attached an immovable property worth Rs 150 crore near the Buckingham Palace in London in a ca

2025 Report Card: Jammu Crime Branch Registered 67 FIRs, Highest In Last 25 Years

DE Web Desk Jammu, Dec 31: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2

80-Year-Old Builds His Own Grave in Telangana's Jagtial

Nakka Indrayya, who has built his own grave at Laxmipuram village, beside his wife's grave, has also placed a plaque at the burial site with a me

Gig workers nationwide strike: why are they protesting?

Nationwide protests by quick e-commerce delivery workers disrupted services in several cities on December 31, raising concerns over delays and re

Shah meets BJP public representatives in Kolkata, invites backbencher Dilip Ghosh for talks

Kolkata, Dec 31: Continuing on his agenda to take stock of the BJP West Bengal units preparedness for the assembly polls scheduled early next yea

Happy New Year 2026: How to make images, emojis, and GIFs with AI

New Year 2026: Embrace the New Year with vibrant digital greetings. AI tools make it easy to create personalised images, playful emojis, and anim

CSI Church says steps on to free Keralite priest, wife arrested in Maharashtra

Church authorities say South Kerala diocese has got in touch with Fr. Sudhir, the arrested priest

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Committed To Enhancing Facilities For Pilgrims, Says CEO

Katra/Jammu, Dec 31: The Vaishno Devi shrine board is continuously working to enhance facilities and arrangements for pilgrims visiting the shrin

Unveiling Keeladi: Insights into an ancient Tamil urban settlement and cultural heritage

Excavations at Keeladi near Madurai have revealed crucial insights into an ancient settlement. Sowmiya Ashoks new book, The Dig, explores the int

BRSs false propaganda on Telangana CM to hide its failures on Krishna water projects: Chamala Kiran Reddy