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Hyderabad City Court Lifts 5-year-old Stay On Ramalinga Rajus Documentary

XXV Additional Chief Judge DV Nageswara Rao issued the order to vacate the interim injunction orders issued in August 2020.

Will protect Waqf properties in West Bengal, Mamata assures through newspaper advertisement

The half-page advertisements published in major national and vernacular dailies states that the West Bengal Government continues to oppose the ne

Outlet manager, youths booked after alleged ruckus over chicken dish in Kochi

Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same

When road accidents occur, the law insists on knowing ones income before assigning value to ones life. This violates the promise of equality and

Political courage of P.V. Narasimha Rao, not economics alone that powered 1991 reforms, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Telangana Honours 719 Cops With Service Awards

The honours include the Telangana Sourya Pathakam, Telangana Mahonnatha Pathakam

As Waste Piles Up, GHMC To Target Orphan Vehicles

The GHMC has proposed a series of measures as part of an intensified sanitation drive

USPS Postmark Changes in 2026: USPS postmark delays could risk your tax returns, ballots, and bills what Americans must know before mailing in 2026

USPS Postmark Changes in 2026: Could postmark delays put your tax returns, ballots, and bills at risk this year? USPS is applying most postmarks

Nation-wide skill survey to be conducted this year

India will conduct a nationwide survey in 2026 to assess adult skill levels. The three-month survey will map basic, intermediate, and advanced co

Kochi rings in New Year with carnival fervour

3.75 lakh travel on JK Vande Bharat trains

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31 : Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, ma

GHMC likely to be split into three corporations after Feb. 2026

Vigil up to counter terror threat in Chenab region

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

Prince William and Kate Middletons annual income revealed the Royal figures may surprise you

Prince William and Kate Middleton earn $30.9 million yearly from the Duchy of Cornwall. The estate is very old and worth over $1 billion, support

Two held with LSD stamps, MDMA tablets and ganja in Saidapet

Search op in Rajouri after VDG opens fire at terror suspect; high alert in Chenab region

A village defence guard fired shots after reportedly spotting a terror suspect in Rajouri's Kalakote area. Security forces have intensified surve

Corrections and Clarifications January 1, 2026

J&K court acquits 3 accused held for possessing AK-47, grenades

A Jammu and Kashmir court acquitted three individuals arrested in 2022 for alleged arms possession, citing a lack of independent witnesses and co

10.83 Lakh Urban Poor Get Free Healthcare, Claims HHF

Nearly 45 per cent of the beneficiaries were migrants from other states

ED files complaint against 4 in Crypto-currency Fraud

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Court of the Pri

Omar promised 1 lakh jobs, gave only 2 to favourites: LoP

NC cheated unemployed youth, fooled public Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday launched an all-out attack on the Na

SC vacation benches, CJI Kant, sit during winter break

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Supreme Court has held vacation courts for the first time with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant himself sitting twice dur

Commissioner holds public grievance redressal camp

J&K HC frees Uri woman convicted in 1979 murder; cites 46-year delay

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has set aside the conviction of an elderly woman in a 1979 murder case, citing 46 years of prolonged proceedings

Letters to The Editor January 1, 2026

Govt plans two-part budget session in 2026

Likely to begin from first week of February Jammu Tawi, Dec 31:The budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is likely to be hel

Madurai rings in the New Year

Agri Min Releases Coop Officers Diary

Principal secretary and commissioner of cooperative societies K. Surender Mohan advised employees to further improve their performanc

Kansas City International Airport lockdown: Are you flying, visiting, or nearby why KCI was locked down and have operations fully resumed?

Kansas City International Airport went on lockdown Wednesday morning after a reported security threat. Airport police evacuated parts of the term

Start Filling Vacant Posts in Univs: JNTUH JAC

Faculty shortages and fund constraints hurting academic quality, says Joint Action Committee

Descent into farce: on the Election Commission of India, the SIR

Ad hoc changes and poor implementation mar the Election Commission of Indias Special Intensive Revision of elcetoral rolls

2025 Report Card: CB registered 67 FIRs, highest in last 25 years

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2025, th

Plans in place to achieve 18.5% growth rate annually, says NTR Collector

Police conducted 541 cordon-search ops; no active terrorist presence

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: Intensive security and crime-control measures remained in force in Jammu, with police conducting 541 cordon-and-search operat

Indias space programme, a peoples space journey

India is not only an active participant in the space age but is also shaping it

ACB crackdown: 78 FIRs, land scam busted, 13 convictions

Jammu Tawi, Dec 31: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) intensified its anti-graft drive in 2025 by registering 78 FIRs, uncovering

Gig Workers Strike Impacts New Years Celebrations

Food establishments hasten to clear stocks to avert last-minute hustle

39 OGWs identified in Kathua, 18 booked under PSA

Kathua/Jammu, Dec 31 : Police identified 39 overground workers (OGWs) and booked 18 of them under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kat

Hold the centre: on the road ahead for Bangladesh

Bangladesh needs a leader who can keep extremists at bay

The U.S. tariff shock, Indias pharma future

For India, its strength in generics acts as a buffer, but diversification and reforms are a necessity

Integration of Migrant Ration Cards into the National Food Security Act (NFSA) Database Camps

Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir Office of the Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) Phone No: 0191-2586218(Jammu), 0194-2468116 (Srinagar)

TGICCC To Monitor RGIA, Budvel High Court After Police Rejig

The Hyderabad Commissionerate has the largest manpower base, with around 19,000 personnel

Joy, festivity, fireworks: India welcomes New Year 2026; President Murmu extends greetings

India welcomed the New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across major cities, featuring fireworks, cultural performances, and large public gath

Doubts Rise Over Cong Continuing In DMK Alliance

Though Chakravarthys recent remarks also drew strong opposition to it from some Congress leaders, including TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai and

Bengaluru rings in 2026 with a night full of revelry

Lorry driver, helper held for smuggling 75 kg ganja on T.N.-A.P. border

GHMC Will Be Split Into 3 Civic Bodies

Likely to lose Indias largest civic body tag soon

3 smart steps to maximize your monthly Social Security check in retirement

Social Security payments depend on work years, income, and claiming age. Some retirees get much higher monthly checks by planning early. Working

Lighting of deepam in Thirupparankundram cant be stopped by anyone: Union Minister

Though the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had granted permission to light the lamp in Thirupparankundram, the State government was acting

Walmart, Target, Costco opening, closing hours on New Year's Day 2026. What is open, what is closed on January 1?

New Year's Day 2026 is here and schools, government and banks are closed on January 1.

New Year fireworks near me: where to watch the biggest 2026 New Years Eve fireworks across the USA

Best places to watch New Years Eve 2026 fireworks across the USA: The United States is preparing for a massive 2026 New Years Eve. From the neon

Smritis record-breaking year to remember

In 2025, the vice-captain of the Indian womens team raised her game to a different level and accomplished various feats, notably becoming the fas

Fossil Wood Unearthed in Godavari Basin

The presence of nearby megalithic remains points to cultural continuity from the Stone Age through the Mesolithic to the Megalithic period, estab

T.N. Cyber Crime Wing rescues 1,212 potential victims of cyber crime

Bharatiya Jubilant Party: BJP eyes generational shift in 2026 with leadership change, Cabinet rejig, key state tests

Looking ahead to 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for a pivotal shift in leadership. With an emphasis on infusing fresh energy into

Double-Engine Govt. Delivering Good Governance, Inclusive Welfare

The 20-Point Programme Implementation chairman said works in Amaravati have been fast-tracked with Rs 15,000 crore central assistance, Polavaram

Excise Dept Reports Major Decline in Illicit Liquor

Under the NDPS Act, 1,304 cases were registered this year

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

The fourth goal, scored by substitute Gabriel Jesus one minute after coming on, highlighted the depth of Arsenal's bench this season and coach Mi

Trump Medias new crypto token launch explained: How does it work and who gets it?

Trump Media new crypto token: Trump Media plans to launch a new cryptocurrency. Shareholders will receive one token for each share they own. This

US DOJ to review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files, document shows

The Trump administration ordered the Justice Department to release the files tied to criminal probes of Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and c

Since 2014, Govt Institutionalised Delivery, Accountability: Modi

The PRAGATI ecosystem has helped accelerate projects worth more than 85 lakh crore

Strong end-user demand lifts Mumbai home registrations in 2025

Property registrations in the Mumbai municipal region rose 6 per cent year-on-year to 1,50,231 units in the 2025 calendar year, marking the highe

Amit Shah urges Bengal BJP to step up grassroots push ahead of 2026

Amit Shah visited Kolkata to strategize for the 2026 Assembly elections. He met with party leaders and workers, emphasizing constituency engageme

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee says EC didn't address party's concerns

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of ignoring party concerns regarding West Bengal's electoral roll

As AQI worsens, Delhi Minister says govt making 'serious efforts' to deal with pollution

The capital's air quality deteriorated further on Wednesday, slipping into the 'severe' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 40

Centre plans Deregulation 2.0 with 30 new priority areas

The Centre is preparing for Deregulation 2.0, targeting 30 key areas for significant compliance reduction. This initiative will focus on seven se

Secured over 92% conviction rate, cracked key terror cases in 2025: NIA

Major achievements include extradition of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana from the U.S., and the arrest of several terrorists an

ISKP emerges as Pakistan's new deniable proxy against India

An Intelligence Bureau official said that plans are already afoot to expand the footprint of the ISKP into India, with the main focus being Jammu

CEOs of 200 Japanese companies to miss Beijing trip, a first since '12

The delegation of some 200 business leaders will skip the trip originally scheduled January 20, the Japan-China Economic Association said Wednesd

Point machine failure disrupted Metrorail green line service: CMRL officials

India-UAE joint military exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

The DESERT CYCLONEII exercise strengthened professional bonds between the two armies and contributed to the development of interoperable capabili

Babar Azam vs Mohammad Rizwan: Match timing, venue and where to watch Pakistan stars in BBL New Year's Day clash

The Big Bash League 2025-26 kicks off 2026 with a blockbuster as Babar Azam faces Mohammad Rizwan in Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers at Dock

Dave Ramsey says 50% of Americans make this big Social Security blunder how to fix it

Dave Ramsey warns Americans about a common retirement mistake. Many workers depend too much on Social Security and save too little money. Researc

Revellers throng Beach Road to ring in the New Year

Iran protests enter 4th day as clashes spread beyond Tehran

Demonstrators took to the streets of Tehran and outside the capital on Wednesday, extending unrest that began after the national currency plunged

Left govt. distances itself from Bevcos liquor-naming contest amid Church criticism

Excise Minister says the advertisement inviting the public to suggest a name and logo for the liquor brand was issued by Bevco and the govt. has

Clicking on Happy New Year Link on Whatsapp Could Empty Your Bank Account

As India gears up for New Year celebrations, cybercrime authorities warn of a new 'greeting scam' targeting users on messaging platforms. Fraudst

EAM S Jaishankar represents India at funeral of Khaleda Zia, meets Tarique Rahman

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. He conveyed condolences from

Russia releases video of Ukraine's attack on Prez Putin's residence

Kyiv says Moscow has produced no evidence to support its allegations and that Russia invented the alleged attack to block progress at talks on en

DC Edit | Lets Hope for a Year of Peace!

As conflicts rage worldwide, a brief South Asian ceasefire offers rare hope for peace

Six Get 20-Year Jail in Gangrape Bid

Five of the accused (A1 to A5) were sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment

Shah Targets 20 Kolkata Seats for BJP In 2026

On Wednesday, Mr Shah chaired Kolkata Mahanagar Workers Meeting of his party at the Science City auditorium in the afternoon. BJP Mandal and Boot

English translation of Swaminatha Iyers writings on music released

Why can't Vaibhav Suryavanshi represent India yet? Everything you need to know about ICC rules

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is yet to be eligible to represent India at the international level. Here's everything you need to kn

AP CM Extends New Year Greetings To Beneficiaries of NTR Bharosa Pensions

Naidu stated that since the formation of the present government 18 months ago, Andhra Pradesh has spent over Rs 50,000 crore on pensions, a scale

Taiwan reunification 'unstoppable': Xi in new year address; highlights USD 170 bn Brahmaputra dam

The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable, Xi said amid stepped up high-powered drills by the Chinese military in

When and where to watch the 2026 Rose Parade? Start time, channel, viewing options and all other details

The 137th Rose Parade will be broadcast live on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. ET from Pasadena, California. Hosted by Kevi

Cancel permits of quarries posing a risk to petroleum pipeline: environmentalists

New Year 2026: After night of partying, expert reveal useful tips to recover from hangover

New Year celebrations often mean consuming unlimited alcohol the whole night as the revelers continue partying till early morning. However, revel

DRDO conducts salvo launch of Pralay missiles off Odisha coast

The DRDO carried out a salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles from the same launcher on December 31. The test was held off the coast of O