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Mitch Marsh century sets up Perth Scorchers win over Hobart Hurricanes

HOBART, Jan 1: Australias Mitch Marsh crashed 102 off 58 balls to set up a comfortable 40-run win for Perth Scorchers over Hobart Hurricanes in t

Public Welfare Forum submits memorandum to CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Amar Nath Thakur, Chairman, Public Welfare Forum, called on the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo and submitted

ED seizes Rs 10 cr worth assets

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: The Enforcement Directorate (ED_ seized Rs 1.22 crore in cash and jewellery worth Rs 8.50 crore from a Delhi farmhouse today af

Commissioner Secretary launches literary collection, smart classroom at CCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Commissioner Secretary Cooperative Department, Babila Rakwal, today inaugurated the Smart Classroom at the

Govt committed to bring sacred Buddha Relics to Ladakh: LG

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Jan 1: The Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta today stated that the UT Administration is making sincere efforts to b

Dozens dead, 100 injured in Swiss Alps bar fire

CRANS-MONTANA (SWITZERLAND), Jan 1: A fire ripped through a bars New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight

Cities around world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks, heightened security

NEW YORK, Jan 1: From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks

Election Commission warns of action if 85+ WB voters called for SIR hearings

Strict action awaits Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and their supervisors if elderly, sick, or disabled voters are summoned for hearings. Despite pr

YSRCP questions secrecy over Naidus foreign tour

State records 5.78% growth in net GST collections in December 2025

At 2,652 crore, the collections are the highest-ever for the month of December since the GST regime began in 2017, says official

Cave in on R.K. Mutt Road disrupts traffic

'Sincaraz' set to dominate as 2026 tennis season kicks off

Alcaraz and Sinner, or Sincaraz as they have been dubbed, play an exhibition in South Korea on January 10 in their only warm-up before the Austra

Approached HC 104 times to hold rallies in West Bengal: BJP leader

Suvendu Adhikari said that interventions by the Calcutta High Court were necessary because the police routinely denied permission purely to stifl

First time in its history, Bangladesh to try postal ballots in 2026 election

According to the Election Commission of Bangladesh, more than 1.2 million Bangladeshi citizens both living at home and abroad have registered a

ED searches seven locations in Rajasthan in Digi Mudra scam case

The ED initiated investigation based on the first information reports registered by the Special Task Force, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and other pol

NMC orders hosps to stock rabies drugs after Supreme Court flags stray threat

Medical colleges nationwide must now maintain constant stocks of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin, following Supreme Court directives. Thi

Odisha bureaucracy asked to work on 15-point agenda to move the State up in development ladder

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasised on efficient and corruption-free administration.

Weather forecast for Friday: Snow, arctic air disrupts post-New Year's day travel

U.S. weather forecast: In the West, while California experiences a lull in rain on Friday, sporadic rain will extend from that state to Washingto

ED attaches 33.66-crore assets in Birla Emporium-Ira Finance case

The ED probe is based on a First Information Report registered by the police in Manipur, against Yumnam Irabanta Singh, director of Birla Emporiu

Nadia bomb blast victim Tamannas mother hospitalisedin Kolkata after condition deteriorates

Opposition blames government and police for the situation; Trinamool says police taking necessary action

AP Introduces First-Ever Supplementary Exams For Paramedical Students

The supplementary examinations will be held on February 2, 3 and 4, according to an official statement issued by the Secretary of the Allied and

Indore sewage-water mix toll rises, now 9

Tragedy struck Bhagirathpura as nine individuals succumbed to illness after consuming contaminated water. Diarrhoea and vomiting plagued resident

Oregon Ducks defeat Texas Tech Red Raiders, advance to semifinals. Check score, college football SF dates, teams

Oregon Ducks joined Miami a winner over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday to make up half the field for the semifinals on January 8-9.

DC Edit | Regional Powers Face Bigger Challenge In 2026 Polls

What 2026 holds for the ruling alliance and an array of powerful regional parties like the DMK and the TMC which hold the upper hand in their lai

Rajnath Singh to unveil Vajpayees portrait at Assembly on January 3

Deadly Chinese Manja Leaves 4 With Neck Injuries

On December 29, the deadly string nearly proved fatal for a food delivery executive, Md Jameel, at Shamsheergunj. The abrasive thread wrapped aro

Indore water contamination: Kin tending to ill, deathly silence in Bhagirathpura

A contaminated water supply in Indore's Bhagirathpura has led to a severe diarrhoea outbreak, claiming nine lives and hospitalizing over 200 resi

Chief Justice John Roberts shares quote of the day amidst constitutional crisis fears

Chief Justice John Roberts' letter on Wednesday comes after a year in which legal scholars and Democrats raised fears of a possible constitutiona

Arunachal celebrates Indias first sunrise of 2026 with Dance of the Dawn

The performance was an artistic narrative through chants, songs, and indigenous rhythms of the Meyor and Mishmi communities, combined with contem

Videos, automated tests to tackle vehicle fitness fraud

The transport ministry is proposing mandatory fitness and pollution tests at automated test stations (ATS) for private vehicles, ending home-deli

IRS issues nationwide notice that could help some taxpayers save $10,000 in 2026

The IRS has confirmed a new nationwide tax deduction that could save car buyers up to $10,000 in 2026. The rule covers interest on new, American-

NY Stories: Driver Who Tore Clothes, Mystery Man Who Disappeared

The special enforcement drive, from 7 pm on Wednesday to 3 am on Thursday, resulted in 1,198 cases in Hyderabad, 928 in Cyberabad, and 605 in Mal

City records cleanest air in 8 years: Sirsa

Pilot found tipsy in Vancouver, act by Jan 26: Canada to Air India

Air India faces scrutiny from Transport Canada after a pilot was found intoxicated before operating a flight from Vancouver on December 23, 2025.

On New Years day, Gupta vows to make Delhi green

President,V-P and PM extend New Year wishes

Heavy rush at India Gate, traffic snarl as Delhi rings in New Year

People across age groups come out in huge numbers, straining public transportand clogging roads despite heavy policing; high footfall at temples

Ashes: Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

In the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, veteran batter Steve Smith will continue to lead the Australian side

Govt. conducts survey to trace, re-enroll school dropouts

Iran Arrests 30 In Tehran For Disturbing Public Order: Report

Iranian authorities in Tehran have arrested 30 suspects accused of public order offences, the news agency Tasnim reported Thursday, after days of

DoE files police complaint over false claims on teachers counting stray dogs

NMC clears 171 additional PG seats for 2025-26 academic year

Medical aspirants will benefit from 171 additional postgraduate seats approved by the NMC across various clinical specialties. Counselling author

Indian-Origin Zohran Mamdani Inaugurated As New York's First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor on Thursday, becoming the city's 112th mayor and making history in the process. The ceremony

Dope-tainted Reetika dropped; compound archers enter TOPS core group

The list was drastically pruned from 179 to 94 last year, marking the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics cycle. But it has been redrawn to reflect th

2026 set to be the historic Year of the Mega-IPO as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic eye public debuts with a combined value near $3 trillion

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic Eye Public Debuts: The year 2026 is officially positioned to become the most significant milestone in the history o

Sabarimala gold theft probe unsatisfactory, says Sunny Joseph

An Encounter: Jammu Held Hostage by VIP Culture on New Year

Jammu Tawi: Jammu once again stood still not because of a natural calamity or security threat, but because a few VIPs decided to move and show t

Kashmiri Edition of Constitution Marks Cultural and Linguistic Milestone

In a significant step towards recognising Indias linguistic heritage, the Constitution of India has been translated into the Kashmiri language fo

Devotion Marks New Year at Tirumala as Pilgrims Choose Prayer Over Revelry

Across the Tirupati region, major temples such as Srikalahasti and Kanipakam also witnessed a steady flow of devotees on New Years Day.

Mughal Road, SinthanTop Rd shut due to heavy snowfall

Jammu, Jan 1 : The Mughal Road and Sinthan Top Road connecting Kashmir with the Jammu region were closed for vehicular traffic following snowfall

Australia names a spin-heavy squad of 15 players for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India

Starc has missed just one of the past six ICC's T20 events but retired from the format at the international level late last year

Businessman Killed Over 12,000 Chit Fund Dispute In Jagtial

According to police, the victim, Kolagani Anjaiah, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital after being assaulted by a father and son. The

JKBOSE drops old syllabus in 2026

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has discarded the old syllabus which was in vogue for the Failure students. The fa

Frozen hands, fresh carrots

Festive Cheer Pushes AP Liquor Sales Up 8% in December

Visakhapatnam witnessed a sharp New Years Eve surge, recording liquor sales worth Rs.9.91 crore on December 31 alone.

Jammu Rail Div collects Rs 3.73 Cr fine in 9 months

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and

TGNPC Checks Electricity Pole Manufacturing Processes

Varun Reddy checked the mix ratios of cement, sand, and other material used in pole manufacturing and verified whether the mixing adhered to pres

NR Vigilance recovers over Rs 40,000 on SrinagarKatra Train

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and

KCR wrote 28 letters for enhanced Krishna water share: Harish Rao

150 OGWs active in Kishtwar, say cops

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: More than 150 over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits are operating in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, police said

J&K Cricketer banned for using Palestine flag on helmet; summoned by police

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: A unique controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on New Years Day in the J&K Champions League tournament. Cricketer Furqa

DC Edit | Reforms Need Bigger Push

In the late 1990s, the Atal Behari Vajpayee government opened up the economy to counter economic sanctions imposed after the nuclear tests. In th

PE-VC firms invested $3,513 million across 61 deals in Tamil Nadu-based companies in 2025

Q4 sees sharp slowdown

Fire Guts house In Vidavaluru mandal, Family Escapes Unharmed

The fire destroyed the house of Pamanji Govindu, with flames consuming all household articles, including valuables and cash. Govindu, his wife an

Stalled Contracts, Contamination: How 11 Died In Indore Water Tragedy

The contaminated drinking water in Indore's Bhagirathpura has now cost 11 lives and more than 1,400 residents have been affected.

Haryana Gangster Vikas Gulia, Associate Jailed For Life

A Delhi court has sentenced Haryana gangster Vikas Gulia and his associate to life imprisonment under MCOCA provisions, but refused the death pen

Prehistoric Paintings Found Near Bhadrachalam

Based on the style and themes, the paintings are believed to belong to the Mesolithic period, dating back nearly 10,000 to 5,000 BCE, or possibly

Dilip Cherian | Trust Seasoned Hands, Not Sound Bites, To Smooth Delhi-Dhaka Ties

Look at the depth of institutional memory India possesses. Former R&AW hands such as Amitabh Mathur, Amar Bhushan, Ravi (C.K.) Sinha, Shashi Bhus

Wealth quote of the day by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: The greatest risk is not .... The Masa Wealth Rule: move with conviction, and money will chase you

Wealth quote of the day by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Life is short. I will regret if I dont act boldly when I am young. The greatest risk is not

India Making Rapid Strides Under PM Modis Leadership Amid Global Challenges: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy urged people to strengthen Modi's leadership in 2026 to propel the nation forward as the world's Vishwaguru

Banner Clash in Ballari Turns Deadly; Congress Worker Killed in Firing

Police imposed security measures in the area and resorted to lathi charge to bring the situation under control

Letters to The Editor January 2, 2026

T.N. govt. revises rules on using funds for people hit by mining operations

The rules specify that a minimum of 70% of the District Mineral Trust Fundmust be spent only on directly affected areas, andfor high-priority sec

Biodiversity Board Ex-Chief Wins Case for Parity

Court says denial of Sixth Pay Commission benefits violated equality principles

Telangana HC Faults Govt For Enhancing Punishment Against Employee

The court observed though the Rule 40 of Telangana Civil Servants (Classification, Control and Appeal) empowered the government to enhance the pe

Let food be thy medicine: on nutrition as component of healing in oncology

Wholesome, nutrient-rich food can both protect from non-communicable diseases such as cancer and also serve as a pillar for recovery from cancer

Shah to take part in Nainar Nagenthrans yatra on January 4

Mob rule: on migrants, rising hate crimes in India

The bogey of infiltration is resulting in hate crimes across India

Pawan Kalyans Governance Push Reforms on Fast Track, Development in High Gear

Pawan Kalyan, who holds portfolios of Panchayati Raj, rural development, rural water supply, forest, environment and Science & Technology, create

K.C. Singh | Post-Trump India, World Must Rethink Key Policies

Popular protests by young people displaced governments in Nepal, Bangladesh and earlier in Sri Lanka

Mandating student presence, erasing learning

Indian universities must confront a truth that they evade a classroom where attendance is enforced is pedagogically bankrupt

BRS Inflated Work Done, Responsible for Palamuru Woes: Uttam

Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated Telangana's demand for 763 tmc ft out of the total 1,050 tmc ft water available in the Krishna Basin, stressing that

Getting teens to read the news

Through board games, photographs, graphics, and chronologically told stories, The Hindu In School engages young readers

Cricketer Plays Match In J&K With Palestine Flag on Helmet, Summoned By Cops

A controversy has erupted over the use of the Palestinian flag by a cricketer during a domestic league match in Jammu and Kashmir. Furqan Bhat ha

AP Rings In 2026 With Prayer, Parties and Peace

Cities, beaches and temples see festive crowds as police ensure peaceful celebrations

Hindupur Police Bust Robbery Gang, Recover 5.5 Crore Worth Gold

Police have registered additional cases against the accused in connection with other pending robberies

The water divide: On water contamination, piped water supply in India

The quality of piped water supply must be checked at delivery point

Probe on the Cards into BRS Palamuru Decisions: Revanth

Fridays session expected to see a lot of fireworks between the Congress and the BRS in what is expected to be an explosive discussion on PRLIS, a

No participation fee, financial responsibility by AIFF among conditions from clubs for ISL restart

Thirteen Indian Super League clubs have informed the AIFF they may participate in the delayed 2025-26 season, but only if there are no participat

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality

Rising wealth inequality has also led to a weakening of democracy