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Cosmic and cosmos: Pint of View blends happy hour with research-led lectures

Pint of View, a new lecture series hosted in pubs and bars across India, was co-founded by Harsh Snehanshu and Shruti Sah, the duo behind Bengalu

Man Arrested For Vandalising Sivalingam at Draksharama Temple

CCTV footage from the surrounding areas was examined, leading to the identification and arrest of the accused

Youngsters Embracing Spains 'Lucky Grapes' Tradition This New Year Eve

The custom, known as Las doce uvas de la suerte The Twelve Grapes of Luck, requires participants to eat one grape with each clocks chime as midn

26/11 hero Sadanand Date appointed as new DGP of Maharashtra; to take charge on January 3

Even today, Mr. Date carries metallic splinters from that night embedded in his body, especially one near his eye and he describes them as medals

Police seize 150 kg explosives in Rajasthans Tonk on New Years eve

Investigative agencies were working to determine the purpose for which the consignment was intended to be used, including for blasting at illegal

Secy SED Ram Niwas Sharma IAS Assigned Additional Charge of Higher Education Department

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday assigned additional charge of the Higher Education Department to IAS officer Ram

Star ratings mandatory for refrigerator, TV, LPG stove, cooling tower, chillers from Jan 1

Star labelling was earlier made mandatory on room air conditioners, electric ceiling-type fans, stationary storage type electric water heater, wa

Bar Council Polls: HC Refuses SC/ST Quota Plea

The election for the State Bar Council is scheduled for January 30, and receipt of nominations is underway.

Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests

The attack came after the countrys prosecutor general said the protestors economic concerns were legitimate, but warned action would be taken if

Police conduct drug tests at PGs and hostels ahead of New Year celebrations

Woman Beaten to Death by Husband in Chilakaluripeta

Police have registered a case and an investigation is under way

Ankitleads from the front to power Haryana to win

GHMC collects over Rs 1,500 Cr property tax in 2025: Annual report

Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner RV Karnan on Wednesday, December 31, reviewed the corporations milestones

Outrage After Shivaji Statue Vandalised in Bandhanpalli

The incident triggered tension in the area, with calls for swift police action against those responsible, alleging an attempt to disturb communal

Ramanathapuram SP welcomes New Year by cutting cake with public

Collector Urges Farmers To Offer Land For Kuppam Airport

The collector said the proposed airport would facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce from Kuppam, Palamaner, V. Kota and Madanapal

Lack of Transport Infra to Reach Upcoming Bhogapuram Airport a Bottleneck

The existing Visakhapatnam International Airport sees arrival and departure of nearly 10,000 passengers, both domestic and international.

Cheetah project logs 12 cub births in 2025, Indias count now 30

Bhopal: The three-year-old cheetah reintroduction project moved ahead with full steam in 2025, a year which saw the birth of 12 cubs in Madhya Pr

Southern districts glow with festive lights to welcome New Year 2026

TFMA Trade Fair 2025 commences in Madurai with 280 stalls

A year of changing views in the Supreme Court

The year 2025 saw Supreme Court clarify, modify and recall its decisions in a variety of issues ranging from stray dogs to retrospective environm

Inmates of working womens hostel take ill in Tiruchi; 30 hospitalised

DMK Writes to Chief Election Officer on Anomalies in SIR

Such informal and additional conditions were likely to discourage vulnerable electors, resulting in wrongful deletion or non-inclusion of genuine

Telangana govt releases Rs 713 crore pending bills of govt employees

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has released Rs 713 crore towards pending bills payable to government employees in the state for December. De

Andhra Pradesh disburses over 2,700 crore in NTR Bharosa pensions ahead of the New Year

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu says the decision to release pensions in advance is intended to bring cheer to poor households during the New Ye

Sribharat Terms 2025 As Foundation Year For Vizags Growth

The public representatives credited the NDA coalition government for facilitating the citys growth

Athawale Says Promised 12 BMC Seats By Fadnavis

The seats would be carved out from the quotas of the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena: Union minister Ramdas Athawale

Melodies and moves mark culmination of Swaralaya festival

2026: A Year of Responsibility

With resolutions losing relevance, the year ahead demands clarity of purpose how we set goals, how we behave as citizens, and how we seek guidan

Sunny Leon Event at Mathura Called Off After Protests

Husband Daniel Weber reacts

Earths Best Year Yet

Amid the environmental doom and gloom news, there have been small climate victories

Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies and raptors to steal the show at RD parade

A carefully curated animal contingent of the Armys RVC will be showcased at Kartavya Path

Australia and New Zealand welcome new year with grand fireworks ahead of the world

AI an accelerator not a threat: Anand Mahindra

Economy growing at robust pace, banking sector remains sound: RBI

Mumbai: The Indian economy is growing at a robust pace, driven by strong domestic demand, low inflation, and the healthy balance sheets of banks,

Tiruchi private hospital under scanner of Maharashtra police for alleged illegal kidney racket

Era of uncertainty carries big strategic opportunities: Tata Group Chairman

Gig workers strike reveals intolerable working conditions

While India lags in regulatory measures to alleviate their condition, these workers are fighting for the most basic safeguards and against hyper-

Vote chori is taking place via electoral rolls and not EVMs, Trinamool delegation says

The delegation highlights logical discrepancies affecting approximately 1.36 crore voters, including in unreasonable parent-child age gaps, grand

VPA Deputy Chairperson inaugurates heavy duty sweeping machine

Virat Kohli rings in 2026 with Anushka Sharma, calls her 'light of my life'

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli welcomed 2026 with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring wife Anushka Sharma, calling her the light of my life. Th

Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote

Opinion polls suggest that Jamaat-e-Islami will finish a close second to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the first election it has contested

Blog: In Manipur, The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

Thousands of people in Manipur will spend a third New Year in relief camps. A few of them have returned to villages in the foothills where the di

Mysuru Avadhoota Datta Peetham seerannounces 7-day Bhagavata Yagna in Vijayawada for world Peace

Kuppadam textiles from Chemancheri gets recognition in Republic Day event in Delhi

Two master weavers from the Chemancheri unit of Kozhikode Sarvodaya Sangham have been invited to attend the Republic Day programme

Attack on minorities shows Sangh Parivars duplicity: Binoy Viswam

As China Flays Salmans Battle of Galwan, Indian Government. Backs Film

Theres freedom of expression in India, points out Ministry of Defence

Happy New Year 2026 wishes, messages and quotes to share with family, friends and loved ones

Happy New Year 2026 wishes: As 2026 approaches, New Year wishes offer a moment for reflection and connection. These messages convey love, gratitu

Kerala pastor among 8 held in Maharashtra over religious conversion bid; CM Vijayan slams move

Parliament Spent Less Than 30% Time On Lawmaking: PRS

Less than 30 per cent of the time was spent on legislative business. This includes the time spent on discussing and passing Bills: Reports

France Plans to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 15

In a move to enhance digital protection for minors, France's new draft law seeks to ban social media use for children under 15. This initiative,

New district nameboards replace old ones in Markapuram

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Utkarsh, Shikhar power Jharkhand past Tamil Nadu

The openers put on 201 to make short work of the target of 244; Aparajiths century and Edens six-hitting heroics help Kerala pull off a heist aga

Transfers, postings of officers internal administrative decisions, says DGCA

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Wednesday said officers transfers and postings are internal administrative decisions and that any speculatio

How Madhavbaug Integrates Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom With Modern Diagnostics and Technology

Woman ends life due to dispute with another family

Labour ministry notifies draft Rules across four Labour Codes

The ministry of labour and employment, on Wednesday, notified draft Rules for Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Co

Extended Liquor Sale Hours Likely to Boost Revenue on New Year Eve in AP

Accordingly, retail liquor shops will be permitted to sell liquor up to 12 midnight

A major Social Security change hits in 2026 what it means for your benefits and retirement plans

A major Social Security change in 2026 will raise the wage cap, making some workers pay more payroll tax. The update mainly affects high earners

Sarfaraz Khan makes selection case with 157 in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Arjun Tendulkar faces heat after costly spell

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan made a strong case for national selection with an aggressive 157 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Arjun Tendulkar en

Rectify Mistake: BJP Slams Muslim Group's Objections To Vande Mataram

A Muslim group's objections to a music competition themed on the national song, Vande Mataram, have been sharply criticised by the BJP.

Family members refuse to receive body after pregnant woman dies at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital

Fissures in Mahayuti? BJP MLA says 'workers feeling neglected'; seat-sharing talks in focus

Exporters welcome market access support intervention

Piped Cooking Gas Prices Cut By Rs 0.7 A Unit In Delhi-NCR

Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India's largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitch

Cabinet decides to convene Assembly session from January 20

555 lost mobile phones found and restored to owners in Madurai city

Telanganas tourism department clocks major wins in 2025

Hyderabad: Telangana secured investment commitments of Rs 22,324 crore in the tourism sector during 2025. The department on Wednesday released it

Murders, Major Crimes Decline in Nellore in 2025, Says SP

The SP said the police would continue to work closely with citizens to curb crime and ensure safety.

BS Medical Students Abroad Before 2021 Must Complete One-Year Internship: NMC

The NMC said the requirement has been introduced to ensure adequate clinical exposure to the Indian healthcare system, alignment with national tr

Syndicate cancels charges against Calicut varsity teacher, V-C to report them to Chancellor

Video Showing Garbage Dump At 13,000 Feet In Himachal Pradesh Sparks Outrage Online

Himachal Pradeshs Manimahesh Yatra pilgrimage site is shown littered with plastic waste in a viral video, leading to public criticism of tourists

Rupee slumps 5pc in 2025, closes at 89.88 as foreign funds exit

Mumbai: The rupee slumped 5 per cent in 2025 as persistent capital outflows from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from impor

Malnad Area Development Board for loan from NABARD to improve connectivity in Malnad region

TDP recognises hard work, loyalty in cadres, assures Narayana

Second phase of Indiramma houses from April, says Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy

'USAID funded Trump impeachment': When Shellenberger 'exposed' Deep State at US hearing |2025 REWIND

ED Attaches 150-Cr London Property Near Buckingham Palace In S Kumars Fraud Case

The high-value property, located close to Buckingham Palace, is held under the beneficial ownership of Nitin Shambhukumar Kasliwal and his family

DMK memorandum to V-P seeks Statehood, fast-tracking of development

The DMK memorandum also echoed the appeal made by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, in seeking the implementation of 25% quota for domicile students i

Tamil Nadus first jallikattu of 2026 to be held at Thatchankurichi on January 3

Preparatory arrangements underway at the event venue, police to prepare bandoust scheme

Akka Pade launched in Dakshina Kannada district to ensure the safety of women and children

The Akka Pade scheme is being jointly implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development and the police departments

Kannada play in Belagavi tomorrow

Building next-gen infrastructure for growth: PM Modi on cabinet nod to construct new highway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new highway projects approved by the Union Cabinet. A new six-lane greenfield corridor will connect Nashik

Mahakalipadpu twin RuB opening caught in bureaucratic hassles

Missing yet another deadline to open the facility, MSCL now states that it will be opened in the first week of January

TD Completed 87% of Polavaram Works: Nimmala

He added that works on the Polavaram Left Main Canal would be completed by 2026 to supply water to Anakapalli.

Telangana DCA reports 244 drug seizures, detects 84 sub-standard medicines in 2025

Turkiye steps up anti-Islamic State raids, arresting 125 suspects

Nearly 600 people have now been detained in anti-IS raids over the past week

Trump administration to distribute $50 billion in payments to states what it means for you

Trump administration payments to states: The Trump administration is launching a $50 billion initiative to bolster rural healthcare, with payment

Indian Economy Robust, but Geopolitical and Trade Risks Persist: RBI Financial Stability Report

Malhotra noted that the Indian economy and the financial system remain robust and resilient, supported by strong growth, benign inflation, health

Let Lord Shiva Forgive Them: Union Minister On Deepam Row In Tamil Nadu

The opposition to lighting the lamp atop the Thirupparankundram hill was politically motivated and lacked understanding of the cultural significa