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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 scientific preservation of intellectual property rights of his creations, and have a dedicated research wing that will deal with his life and works.

Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, has announced on social media his engagement to longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig. The couple shared the news through photographs from their close-knit ceremony, which was attended by family members.

After Dhurandhar has become Ranveer Singh's biggest hit in his career, PVR INOX is set to re-release his debut film Band Baaja Baaraat, that featured Anushka Sharma as the leading lady, on January 16.

England captain Ben Stokes has backed Brendon McCullum to continue as England head coach despite the Ashes defeat. Stokes praised McCullum's leadership and vision, insisting stability is key as England look to rebuild and move forward after the series setback.

Fourty people have been confirmed dead, and another 119 were injured, many of them seriously, local officials said. Of the injured, 71 were Swiss nationals, 14 were French, 11 Italian, and 4 Serbian. Here are more details.

Ranbir Kapoor shared why his brand is called ARKS and also talked about his future plans for the company.

India's ODI selection debate ahead of the New Zealand series has intensified, with Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj battling for a pace spot, while Shreyas Iyer faces uncertainty over his role and vice-captaincy as selectors weigh key calls before the NZ ODIs.

Rajnath Singh said that society has to remain informed about evolving innovations, which can help in country's progress.

The order cited provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021.

Director Amit Rai has cracked a story that is bigger, more relevant, and hard-hitting than the previous installments. Akshay was clear that OMG 3 had to scale up in every aspect, from story, emotions, to performances, and Rani coming on board has made the film even bigger, the source stated.

A fresh controversy has hit Shah Rukh Khan after Kolkata Knight Riders signed Mustafizur Rahman, triggering massive backlash from fans and pundits. With questions raised over rules and eligibility, the BCCI has now stepped in, breaking its silence on the Bangladesh pacer's IPL 2026 participation.

Last week, the strictest measures under the fourth stage of GRAP had been removed after slight improvement in air quality index (AQI). Despite Friday's decision on pollution curbs, GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 measures will continue to remain in place. Read more here.

South Africa have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Kagiso Rabada making his return to the side. However, a Delhi Capitals star has missed out on selection, sparking discussion as selectors finalised the squad for the global tournament.

A 19-year-old college girl died due to ragging and sexual harassment involving three students of a government college in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala and a professor. The accused have been booked in cases related to these offences.

Video of Radhika Merchant in an elegant cream kurta during Dwarkadhish temple visit with Anant Ambani and Mukesh Ambani goes viral as family welcomes 2026 with prayers.

India are set to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series featuring ODIs and T20Is. The schedule, match dates and fixtures for the limited-overs tour have been revealed, giving fans a full look at India's upcoming assignment against Bangladesh and key details of the series.

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions in Delhi-NCR have been lifted by authorities citing improvement in air quality index (AQI) due to rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 curbs will remain in place.

India will host New Zealand in the ODI Series 2026. Find the complete schedule, match dates, start times, venues, TV broadcast channels and live streaming details for all three ODIs to be played in India, along with key updates and everything fans need to know.

Payroll outsourcing in India transforms operations by ensuring statutory compliance, enhancing data security, and allowing HR to focus on strategy.

Which hill station is called the Italy of India? Explore this European-style hill city of Maharashtra, with colourful streets, lakeside views, adventure sports, and scenic beauty.

As Dhurandhar grossed Rs 1150 crore worldwide, Ranveer Singh and Dharmendra's film has now been declared tax-free in Ladakh.

Amid cold waves and extreme cold conditions in North India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered closing of all schools, public and private, and all classes from primary levels to Class 12 across boards, like ICSE, CBSE, UP and others until January 5.

A day after the release of Ikkis, the real audience verdict is getting viral on social media, with miffed netizens expressing anger on how Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra-starrer are trying to portray humane side of enemies and feed a pro-Pakistan narrative.

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Markam said two men have been arrested. For weeks now, protesting villages have camped at the Coal Handling Plant (CHP) chowk in Libra village. They have also blocked roads and refused to allow mining-related vehicles to pass.

Dhurandhar has enjoyed a record-breaking run over the past three weeks, racing past the Rs 1100 crore mark globally, including over Rs 750 crore from India alone. Now, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has smashed yet another benchmark, becoming the first Hindi film to earn Rs 100 crore in its fourth week.

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has claimed the Mumbai Indians ignored his advice on Arjun Tendulkar, insisting the young all-rounder has batting potential like Sachin Tendulkar. His remarks have sparked fresh debate over Arjun's role and development.

Amid the recent protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) national president Abhay Singh Chautala's controversial statement has sparked row. He suggested that such movements in the neighbouring countries should also take place in India. Recently India's three neighbours- Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh witnessed massive violent protests

Headlined by Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, Haq is inspired by the real-life, landmark 1985 Shah Bano Begum case, a significant legal battle in India concerning Muslim women's rights to maintenance after divorce.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has delivered a blunt reality check to the ICC, claiming fan interest in the upcoming T20 World Cup is fading due to format fatigue, scheduling overload and lack of context, sparking a wider debate in the cricketing world.

Zee News has time and again exposed companies that deceive government agencies and engage in fraudulent activities. Today, we're going to expose a renowned real estate company that has committed a fraud worth crores of rupees.

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie has broken his silence on his exit as Pakistan's Test coach, revealing he felt completely humiliated during his stint. Gillespie detailed internal issues, lack of clarity and communication breakdowns that ultimately led to his departure from the role.

Usman Khawaja has officially announced his retirement from international cricket following an emotional and powerful speech. The veteran opener confirmed that the Sydney Ashes Test will be final appearance of his international career, bringing the curtain down on a memorable journey with Australia.

Radhika Merchant stuns in an all-black Alexander McQueen dress at Ambani's New Year 2026 bash in Jamnagar.

Trump's warning comes when people demonstrating against worsening economic conditions in Iran poured into the streets across multiple provinces over the last 24 hours. Some protests escalating into fatal confrontations with security forces, reported CNN.

A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district survived a brutal New Year's Eve attack after being stabbed and set on fire by assailants he reportedly recognised. Police have identified two suspects as concerns grow over recent minority-targeted violence.

As Kriti Kulhari confirmed her relationship with Rajeev Siddhartha, let's take a look at her previous failed marriage, which lasted only for 5 years.

Commercial LPG prices have risen since January 1, with oil companies increasing the 19 kg cylinder rate by Rs 111, impacting hotels and businesses. The 5 kg FTL cylinder also costs more. However, domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, offering relief to household consumers.

The placement season started on a high note as IIT Hyderabad offered a Rs 2.5 crore package, breaking the institute's previous record of Rs 1 crore set in 2017. Edward Nathan Varghese, a 21-year-old final year computer science student, bagged the offer from the only company he interviewed for.

NHAI will discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for new FASTags issued from February 1, 2026. Vehicle verification will be completed pre-activation via VAHAN, simplifying toll payments. Existing FASTags won't need KYV unless issues arise, improving user convenience on highways.

The SEC clarified that broker-dealers can treat themselves as holding crypto asset securities if they control private keys, can transfer assets independently, and maintain documented safeguards. This resolves a major legal bottleneck for large-scale tokenisation in U.S. markets.

The Indian government has proposed that gig and platform workers must work for at least 90 days with an aggregator in a financial year to be eligible for social security benefits. In the new Social Security Code draft under Code on Social Security, 2020, one of the four Labour Codes, released for public comments, the government has proposed that if a worker is engaged with multiple aggregators, this period extends to 120 days. The proposed rules also state that workers will be considered engaged

Preliminary tests in Indore's Bhagirathpura area reveal sewer bacteria in drinking water, linked to a pipeline leak. At least eight deaths from diarrhoea have been confirmed, over 2,400 residents affected. NHRC seeks report, and authorities begin wider water testing and compensation for victims.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani has taken over as mayor of the largest US city that is the centre of finance, with a firm promise to rule expansively and audaciously as a democratic socialist. At the formal inauguration of his Mayoralty on New Year's Day, radical Democratic Social Senator Bernie Sanders gave him the oath of office, declaring that his victory was over he Democratic establishment, the Republican establishment, the president of the United States and some enormously wealthy oligarchs.

Despite Ikkis' release, Dhurandhar remains unaffected, leading the box office race by a huge margin. The film will complete its 30-day run with a staggering Rs 760 crore, setting an unbeatable record for years.

Donald Trump dismissed health concerns in a media interview, saying bruises on his hand are due to daily aspirin use and denying claims he falls asleep in public. The 79-year-old said his health is perfect, clarified recent medical tests, and called scrutiny overblown.

Ikkis, the first Bollywood release of 2026, has taken a decent start, despite facing competition from Dhurandhar. Agastya Nanda has beaten his other contemporaries, Gen-Z actors, including Vedang Raina, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Suhana Khan, Aaman Devgan, and Rohit Saraf.

The PWD has proposed an 81.41 km Aligarh-Sambhal state highway via Sasni to cut travel time and ease congestion. Linking NH-509 and NH-32, the route will upgrade narrow district roads, benefit Aligarh, Hathras and Sambhal, and improve regional connectivity.

The low visibility disrupted flight operations with airlines Air India and IndiGo issuing travel advisories. Predicting dense fog in Delhi-NCR, Air India issued an advisory on January 1, citing that flight services might be impacted the next day.

Javed Akhtar became a victim of a deepfake image, and the veteran lyricist has lost his cool over it. Javed warned of serious legal consequences and issued a warning through his social media.

January 2026 brings several bank holidays across India due to New Year, regional festivals, second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays, and Republic Day. Banks are closed today, January 2, in select cities, so customers should plan branch visits in advance.