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Zohran Mamdani has taken the oath as the new mayor of New York City at a historic ceremony at a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.

Air India, however, in its statement, said that the pilot was detained after the Canadian authorities raised concerns regarding his fitness for duty.

With a rise in avian influenza cases reported in parts of Kerala, including Alappuzha and Kottayam, authorities in Tamil Nadu have intensified surveillance along the border districts to prevent the disease from spreading into th

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Indore on Wednesday evening and met people hospitalised after falling ill due to consumption of contaminated drinking water, officials said.

The Delhi Traffic Police issued 868 challans for drink driving on New Year's Eve, an officer said on Thursday.

Despite years of multinational searches, investigators still do not know exactly what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 or its 239 passengers and crew.

Curry leaf water, first thing in the morning, can have certain unexpected health benefits. Here is how it should be consumed safely and how it can be helpful.

The US military said Wednesday that eight people were killed in multiple new strikes on alleged drug boats, bringing the death toll in Washington's campaign against what it says are narcotics traffickers to at least 115.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced a revised timetable for Class 10 board exams 2026, rescheduling several major papers.

A detox does not mean extreme fasting or juice cleanses, but rather simple recovery strategies that help the body return to balance.

Google Doodles have long been known for celebrating major holidays, historic milestones, and cultural icons, and New Year's Day continues to be one of the most widely anticipated.

The Enforcement Directorate has attached an immovable property worth Rs 150 crore near the Buckingham Palace in London in a case of alleged bank loan fraud linked to money laundering.

Indias two biggest cities witnessed contrasting weather as 2026 began, with Delhi shrouded in smog and Mumbai recording early morning rainfall.

While it was more intense in several areas, many other places experienced drizzle. The intensity gradually reduced after 6.15 am.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended new year greetings to everyone and prayed for peace and happiness in the society.

In Bhagirathpura, a densely populated locality of India's cleanest city, at least 8 people have died after consuming contaminated tap water, according to families.

India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up security measures to ensure that the celebrations passed off smoothly and without incident.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registrations exceed 3 crore, nearing the 2025 Guinness World Record of 3.53 crore. The initiative engages students, teachers, and parents with PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the mantra of reform, perform and transform at the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, which accelerated projects worth more than Rs 85 lakh crore over the past decade.

Bunty Jahagirdar, one of the accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shrirampur town in Ahilyanagar district on Wednesday, police said.

Nandini Chakravorty was appointed on Wednesday as the chief secretary of West Bengal, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the state, a senior official said.

Operation Sindoor stands as a esounding testament to India's unwavering resolve against terrorism, the defence ministry said.

Sebastian Cizman, 12, died at home after attempting a Squid Game-inspired choking prank. Police found related content on his phone.

Russia had alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region, although they did not say where he was at the time.

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha spent less than 30 per cent of their time this year on legislative business, including discussing and passing bills, a legislative think tank has said.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra with a total capital cost of Rs 19,142 crore.

Senior IPS officer Ajay Singhal was appointed the new director general of police of Haryana on Wednesday, an official order said. A 1992-batch IPS officer, Singhal replaces O P Singh, who retired from service on Wednesday.

The Goa nightclub, where a deadly fire killed 25 people in early December, was built illegally on a salt pan and allowed to operate without a valid trade licence.

Delhi is battling a dangerous mix of dense fog and severe pollution, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to 400, a level classified as 'severe.'

The Election Commission rejected the police complaints that were filed against the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal over the death of an elderly person allegedly linked to SIR.

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

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 kitchens for cooking in Delhi and NCR towns.

The NMC said the requirement has been introduced to ensure adequate clinical exposure to the Indian healthcare system, alignment with national treatment protocols, and adherence to prescribed standards of patient care.

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

The opposition to lighting the lamp atop the Thirupparankundram hill was politically motivated and lacked understanding of the cultural significance, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.

An NRI explains their decision to return to India after seven years in the US, highlighting visa challenges, family care, and a practical approach to life.

AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha met gig workers, when they held a nationwide strike stressing their demands of fair pay, humane working conditions, dignity at work and social security.

A 10-member Trinamool Congress delegation led by Abhishek Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi Tuesday to complain of the large-scale manipulation of electoral rolls during the voter re-verification drive in Bengal.

As External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar wrapped up his flying Dhaka visit, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, on Wednesday underscored the scope for deepening Bangladesh-India relations.

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday appointed senior IPS officer Sadanand Date as the new state Director General of Police (DGP).

This initiative is part of CBSE's ongoing efforts to align with the National Education Policy, emphasising vocational exposure at an early stage.

A car with a bomb threat message written on its window was found parked outside Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's residence in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a search of his premises by bomb detection personnel, a police official said.

Trump Mobile has pushed back plans to deliver its gold-colored smartphone by year-end, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

China successfully completed military drills around Taiwan that included live-fire exercises aimed at simulating a blockade of key ports and assaults on maritime targets, its military said on Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country believed it would win in Ukraine, where Moscow has led an almost four-year offensive, in his New Year's Eve address on Wednesday.

Traffic slowly resumed Wednesday in the Channel tunnel after an electricity failure halted train trips connecting London to the European mainland, as frazzled passengers arrived in France after hours trapped in a powerless train.

AI is not a threat but a catalyst that will elevate practical skills into premium assets, offering income, dignity and transforming factory work into long-term relevance and a lucrative gold-collar profession, Anand Mahindra said.

As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand once again becomes one of the first countries to welcome the New Year.

A cobra was found hiding inside a two-wheeler helmet in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Wednesday.

Bank Holiday On 31 December And 1 January: As 2025 ends, bank customers across India are seeking clarity on branch operations for December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.