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Neeraj, Sachin in AIUs Registered Testing Pool for 1st quarter of 2026

New Delhi, Jan 2: Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav are the only Indian athletes to figure in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of

Indore Water Contamination: MP CM Orders Disciplinary Action Against Officials

Local residents have claimed that 15 people, including a six-month-old baby, died due to the outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water in th

India to tour Bangladesh for three-match ODI and T20I series in September

Dhaka, Jan 2: The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series to be played in Se

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From the rift with the U.S. to a slow rapprochement with China, but reduced ties with Russia. From the new normal in conflict with Pakistan and s

BJP reacts sharply over Zohran Mamdanis note for Umar Khalid

New Delhi: The BJP on Friday accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of interfering in Indias internal matter by writing a note on jailed acti

Rajnath flags alarming trend of educated in anti-national acts

Udaipur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that an alarming trend of white-collar terrorism is emerging in the country, wherein highl

Durandhar Re-releases After Muting Words, Including Baloch, Declared Tax Free In Ladakh

Aditya Dhar Films decided to make the changes on their own and there was no directive from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

TMC to win at least one Assembly seat more than its 2021 tally in Bengal: Abhishek

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee claimed that the BJP was responsible for the unplanned SIR exercise that led to the deaths of many people in the State.

Statistically Weak and Biased: Congress Slams Karnataka EVM Survey

Priyank Kharge, Congress leader, took to X to allege that the survey, commissioned by the Election Commission through the State Chief Electoral O

Ikkis: Furious netizens slam Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra's film for it's 'pro-Pakistan propoganda', lash out at makers: 'Hindustan ka asli dushman...'

A day after the release of Ikkis, the real audience verdict is getting viral on social media, with miffed netizens expressing anger on how Agasty

TirupatiLladdu Row: Delhi HC Refuses Interim Relief To Ex-chairman of Board

Defamatory statements have been made by the defendants alleging wrongdoings by the plaintiffs in the procurement of ghee for Lord Sri Venkateswar

Breathing room: GRAP-3 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR's Stage III restrictions under GRAP have been revoked by the CAQM due to improved air quality, though the AQI remains in the 'very poor

Nifty hits record intraday high; Sensex jumps 573 points on gains in power, banking stocks

Unabated capital infusion by domestic institutional investors amid a sharp rally in Asian peers also supported the domestic stock market, traders

Shark Tank India 5: Net worth of all 11 sharks, meet richest

Mumbai: One of Indias most loved and popular business reality shows, Shark Tank India, is all set to return with a brand-new season. Shark Tank I

J&K | Authorities Ban Trekking, Camping In Higher Reaches Of Kokernag Citing Security Concerns

Srinagar, Jan 2: The authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday imposed a ban on trekking, hiking, camping and other similar o

J&K |Security Proceedings Against 10 For Violating VPN Ban Order

SRINAGAR, Jan 2: Police have initiated security proceedings against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian distric

How language became a battleground in Assam

Study revisits 1961 Silchar violence to examine how policy, identity and power shaped linguistic conflict

Dense fog alert issued for 11 Jharkhand districts from January 3

The 'yellow' alert for dense fog has been issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Sahibganj and Pa

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Indore water contamination: Infant born after 10-year wait dies; family rejects government compensation

A simple act of diluting packaged milk with water cost the baby his life and plunged the Sahu family into unbearable grief

On-duty woman constable stripped during violent anti-mining protest in Chhattisgarh; here's what happened

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Markam said two men have been arrested. For weeks now, protesting villages have camped at the Coa

The Copenhagen Test series review: A clever hack for a slow burn techno thriller

The Simu Liu-led techno-espionage thriller (in the words of executive producer James Wan) is slow and smart in equal measure, despite nary a ment

Role of youth critical in Building Viksit Bharat, continuous learning key in AI, Emerging Tech age : VP

CHENNAI, Jan 2: Highlighting the vital role of youth in building Viksit Bharat@2047, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan stressed on continuous lear

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Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh film continues to BREAK records, becomes first Hindi movie to earn Rs 100 crore in fourth week

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

Daily Quiz: On art thefts

Last month, thieves stole at least eight works by Henri Matisse from theMrio de Andrade Libraryin Brazil; here is a quiz on some of the biggest t

Kashmir sees clear skies, dip in night temperatures; Gulmarg coldest at minus seven degrees Celsius

The region is currently going through 'Chilla-e-Kalan', a 40-day period of extreme cold; during this phase, night temperatures typically drop sev

CPI(M)s bid to cling to power through horse-trading anti-democratic, says Sunny Joseph

KPCC president says evidence has emerged on how the CPI(M) bought off a UDF-backed Independent member to seize control of the Wadakkanchery block

Kilos Of Gold, Silver, Cash Seized In Gujarat In Stock Market Scam Probe

Several kilograms of gold and silver and cash worth over Rs 4 crore were seized by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday from Gujarat's Mehsana d

UPs Zero Poverty Mission emerges as model for inclusive growth, welfare coverage expands across state

Uttar Pradesh's Zero Poverty Mission is ensuring welfare schemes reach every eligible family, focusing on eligibility and measurable outcomes. Ex

J&K Finance Dept Transfers, Assigns Additional Charges To 17 Officers

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered transfers and assigned additional charges to 17 officers in the Finance Department as

Himanta Launches Financial Assistance Scheme For Udasin Bhakats

Pointing out that a total of 620 Udasin Bhakats will benefit from the initiative, the chief minister said that these include 10 from Barpeta, eig

Youth held for posting Instagram reel showing explosion of country-made bomb

The reel was found to be deliberately provocative, created with the intention of disturbing public peace and hindering traffic movement in the ar

Indonesias new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law

JAKARTA(Indonesia), Jan 2: Indonesia on Friday began enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governe

Take Care Of Your Own Soldiers: Iran On Trump's 'Locked And Loaded' Threat

US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Isl

8 Journalists, YouTubers Sentenced To Life By Pakistan Anti-Terror Court

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators on Friday to life imprisonment in absentia after convi

Japanese Man Strips Naked, Climbs Barrier During Emperor's New Year Greeting

Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum -- quite literally -- during a New Year's event

Actively supporting entrepreneurs to set up agro-based and soya-based processing units: Telangana Industries Minister

Schemes in place to provide financial incentives and infrastructure support, he said

Indore water contamination: 6-month-old dies, family snubs compensation

Indore: A child born after 10 years of fervent prayers and vows died within days due to water contamination that has claimed several lives in Mad

Indore Municipal Officials Removed After Water Contamination Deaths

The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated action against senior officials of the Indore Municipal Corporation following a deadly outbreak of wa

Yograj Singh alleges Mumbai Indians overlooked his advice on Arjun Tendulkar, draws 'like Sachin' comparison

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has claimed the Mumbai Indians ignored his advice on Arjun Tendulkar, insisting the young all-rounder has bat

Telangana Assembly witnesses stormy session over Musi project, GHMC reforms

Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Friday, January 2, witnessed high drama as debates on the Musi River rejuvenation project and th

Trump, top Iranian security official exchange threats over protests now roiling Iran

DUBAI, Jan 2: US President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept

ECGC PO Admit Card 2025 Out: Download Directly Here, Exam On January 11

ECGC PO Admit Card 2025 OUT: The hall ticket includes the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, exam date, shift timings, exam centre add

KSEB to collect 7 paise per unit as fuel surcharge from bimonthly-billed consumers in January

Board will collect 8 paise from monthly-billed consumers. The surcharge is meant to recover 18.45 crore spent additionally on power purchases in

Despite normal rainfall from northeast monsoon, Tamil Nadu almost touches paddy coverage target

Against the overall target of 33.9 lakh acres, the coverage is 33.8 lakh acres. This season, around 14.8 lakh tonnes of paddy was procured agains

Five ways in which technology will rewire life in 2026

AI is no longer a standout novelty but a necessity, and smartphones are defined less by hardware upgrades and more by how well they connect withi

11 Booked, Including Janardhana Reddy and Sriramulu, After Ballari Clash

The accused have been booked under multiple sections, including attempt to murder, unlawful assembly and rioting

Mumbais mayor will be Hindu-Marathi: CM Fadnavis

The issue had snowballed after Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam recently remarked that his party would not allow any Khan to become the citys may

Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike on occupied village at 27. Kyiv rejects accusation

MOSCOW, Jan 2: Russian authorities said Friday that the death toll from a Ukrainian drone strike they said struck a cafe in a Russian-occupied vi

Chamundi Hill walk to raise alarm over ecological concerns

Members of various environmental and citizen groups and public to climb steps to highlight the urgency of saving the hill ecosystem from unchecke

Heading Down Path Of Destruction: Tamil Nadu Congress MP's Warning For Party

The Congress on paper the main opposition party and the BJP's biggest rival continues to lurch from crisis to another ahead of a series of high-p

US lawmakers write to Indian envoy seeking fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid

NEW YORK, Jan 2: A group of US lawmakers has written a letter to Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely tr

Bangladeshs 2026 cricket plans unveiled amid Mustafizur-KKR row

Bangladesh will host a packed international cricket calendar in 2026. The national team will play four Tests, twelve One-Day Internationals, and

Nifty hits record intra-day high; Sensex jumps 573 points on gains in power, banking stocks

MUMBAI, Jan 2: Equity benchmark index Nifty hit its lifetime peak before closing 182 points higher on Friday, and the BSE Sensex jumped 573 point

India has a right to defend its people when it comes to bad neighbours, says EAM Jaishankar

Minister launches IITM Global, which is aimed at making IIT Madras a multinational university

No proposal to issue permissions for new elite bars in Telangana: Excise Minister

No proposal to increase liquor prices or wine shops either, he said

Trump, Iranian security official trade threats amid Iran protests

US President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts

General strike on February 12 to oppose Labour Codes, says Tapan Sen

College professor, three girl students booked for ragging, sexual harassment in Himachal

The girl died during treatment at a Ludhiana hospital on December 26 and the case was registered on January 1, 2026

Odisha Law Minister Warns Against Shooting Reels In Lok Seva Bhawan

If Any video shooting instances are detected, immediate steps would be taken jointly by the security staff and the police.

Brothers killed in car accident near Thirupuvanam

Ministry of Home Affairs restores 100 crore project approval powers to Ladakh L-G

The order comes a month after the MHA had withdrawn the existing delegated powers of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh to approve schemes and pro

Heavy rains cause landslips, Nilgiri Mountain Railway services cancelled

In the Coonoor Municipality, three landslips were reported in the town

Nellore Collector celebrates New Year at orphanage

Himanshu Shukla plans to give books and other educational kits to the students studying in all welfare hostels in the district soon

Mental Health Reset 2026: Easy Tips To Manage Stress And Anxiety

Prolonged, unmanaged stress can contribute to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, insomnia and depression.

Himachal College Student Dies After Sexual Assault, Professor Among 4 Charged

Three female students and a professor have been charged with ragging and sexual assault after a second-year student died in a college in Himachal

Adani Total Gas Cuts CNG, Piped Gas Prices In Big Relief To Customers

Adani Total Gas Ltd, the city gas joint venture of Adani Group and French giant TotalEnergies, has cut prices of CNG and natural gas piped to hou

Govt proposes 90-day work requirement for gig workers to get social security

In a significant move, gig and platform workers will soon be required to log a minimum number of working days to qualify for social security bene

In Focus podcast | The Aravalli debate: Is it impossible to protect fragile ecosystems in India?

Kanchi Kohli speaks to us about the Supreme Courts Aravalli ruling, the limits of sustainable mining, and whats at stake for northern Indias ecol

Modi govt could give neither clean water, nor clean air, making public suffer: Kharge

Narendra Modi ji, who never gets tired of trumpeting the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, is maintaining his usual silence on the de

Centre Forms Committee to Address Water Disputes Between Telangana and AP

Ministry of Jal Shakti constitutes expert panel to study water management issues and suggest equitable solutions

SRK likely to spend Rs 4,000 crore on KKR shares in 2026: How?

Mumbai: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting and popular cricket leagues in the world. Since it started in 2008, the IPL h

BSE resolves 109 investor complaints against 92 companies in Dec

Further, the stock exchange informed that the top three companies where complaints have been pending for redressal for more than one month as of

'Tehran regime on notice': Trump's dire warning to Iran amid violent protests, 'locked & loaded to'

Government approves 22 electronics manufacturing projects worth Rs 41,863 cr

Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige movie review: A relatable slice-of-life drama

In Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige, director Ramenahalli Jagannatha takes us on a relatable journey that dives deep into family drama and self-disco

Opinion: Opinion | When Hollywood Patriotism Wins Oscars, But Indian Films Get Called 'Propaganda'

What makes Dhurandhar succeed so powerfully is its refusal to sugarcoat reality. It confronts the brutal truths of intelligence work, the moral a

Civic polls: Maharashtra SEC to check if pressure, allurement, coercion used for unopposed election

The poll body will check if any pressure was applied, allurement was given or any coercive means used against opponents to withdraw their nominat

NIA chargesheets three more accused in 2023 LeT-linked B'luru prison radicalisation case

In its second supplementary charge sheet, the agency named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A, and Dr Nagaraj S. under various sections of the Indian Pe

INLD Chief Abhay Chautala's controversial remark goes viral, 'protest must happen in India to...', BJP criticises

Amid the recent protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) national president Abhay Singh Chautala's controversial statemen

From Dr Horror to a gastro surgeon: How Delhis notorious kidney transplant gangs operate in the national capital

A gastro surgeon's arrest in Delhi highlights an illegal kidney transplant network. This recurring crime involves desperate donors and wealthy pa

Man arrested for playing anti-national song on loudspeaker near temple in Palghar

According to the FIR registered at Naigaon Police Station, Sub-Inspector Pankaj Kilje, while patrolling the area in a private vehicle around 1.30

Under operation Milap, Delhi Police traced 1,303 missing people, children in 2025

In December alone, the South-West District Police successfully traced 102 missing people, comprising 35 missing or kidnapped children and 67 miss

Syria Unveils New Banknotes, Replacing Assad Portraits With Nature Symbols

Syria has launched new currency notes replacing Assad-era imagery and dropping two zeros to ease everyday transactions.

Regulator allows banks to sponsor NPS pension funds; PFRDA clears framework in principle

Banks can now sponsor pension funds for National Pension System assets. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority approved this frame

Major fire guts footwear factory in Keralas Malappuram

Fire and Rescue Services personnel suspect that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the blaze

Kishtwar Fire: Jitendra Singh Assures Assistance to Affected Families

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the situation, assuring that relief material and financial assistance are being mobilised promptly.

Priyanka Chaturvedi urges govt action on AI apps sexualising women

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday urged the government to pay urgent attention to the rising incidents of AI apps, especially on E

Nifty, Bank Nifty hit record highs, Sensex up 0.67 pc

Nifty hit a record high at 26,330 earlier in the day. Its previous high was 26,325. Bank Nifty also surged to a fresh all-time high of 60,152.35,