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Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides

A cold wave continued in the Kashmir Valley with foggy conditions in Srinagar, even as tourists enjoyed shikara rides on Dal Lake amid the winter

Stricter enforcement planned to restrict movement of heavy vehicles via Palpannai junction

Three Injured As Matador Hit By Shooting Stone Near Kalotha In J&Ks Doda

Doda, Jan 6: Three persons were injured after a matador was hit by a shooting stone near Kalotha area of Doda district on Tuesday, officials said

Ranjani and Gayatris concert offers lessons in planning and teamwork

The sisters engaged the audience with their artistry and diverse performance line-up.

Himachals Kangra administration bans trekking above 3,000 metres

Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said that orders regarding trekking are issued from time to time, keeping in mind the safety of tourists

Jana Nayagan censor trouble: Madras High Court to take a call on actor Vijays movie release

Justice P.T. Asha directs Central Board of Film Certification to submit all records including a complaint received against the movie

Telangana Govt deployed mobile App for timely supply of fertilisers to farmers: Agriculture Minister

Tummala Nageswara Rao says urea shortage last kharif was due to delayed supply and shut down of Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited duri

J&K Govt Introduces New Grant-in-Aid Heads From 202627

JAMMU, Jan 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has introduced new detailed heads for booking Grant-in-Aid expenditure to ensure uniform classific

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand CM Dhami to meet victim's parents; fresh protests in state

Karthigai Deepam row: Only Stalin and his HR and CE Minister incited religious tension, says Nainar Nagenthran

Court grants more time to Sonia Gandhi to file response on plea over inclusion of her name in electoral roll

Gandhi sought more time to file the response following which the court granted time till February 7, the next date of hearing

Adani raises Rs 1,000 cr, bond issue sold out in 45 mins

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Adani Enterprises Limiteds (AEL) Rs 1,000 crore public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) was lapped up within 45 minut

HC directs Madhya Pradesh chief secretary to appear over Indore water contamination issue

The HC termed the response of the State government and local administration to the crisis as insensitive; the court would examine whether the mat

Automobile retail sales up 7.71 pc at 2,81,61,228 units on 2025: FADA

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025 grew by 7.71 per cent at 2,81,61,228 units as compared to 2,61,45,4

A Sakthivel takes charge as chairman of AEPC

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Apex body for apparel exporters, AEPC, on Tuesday said A Sakthivel has taken charge as its chairman. He has replaced Sudhir Se

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance breaks silence on reports of receiving cargo of Russian oil at Jamnagar refinery

Reliance is the operator of the world's largest single-site oil refining complex.

Clip of Rajnath Singh Saying RSS Provoked Muslims for Delhi Blast Is a Deepfake

The video is a deepfake. There is no evidence of Singh having made such a statement.

Skiers form giant heart in snow to honour victims of Swiss resort tragedy

Over 7,270 laptops allotted for distribution to college students in Erode

Study links weaker internal body clock with higher dementia risk

New Delhi, Jan 6: A study suggests that a persons internal body clock may influence dementia risk, with weaker circadian rhythms characterised b

Stock markets fall for second day as selling in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank dents sentiment

50-share NSE Nifty declined 71.60 points, or 0.275, to end at 26,178.70. From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent tumbled 8.62% after the Tata group's ret

Rupee rises 12 paise to close at 90.18 against U.S. dollar

The dollar index was trading 0.06% lower at 98.21 after the U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI came in below expectations

She danced for 6 minutes, took home Rs 6 crore: Meet the actress

Hyderabad: Tamannaah Bhatia is one of Indias top actresses, known for her performances in both South Indian and Bollywood films. With her beauty,

Deotale takes the top spot

BIS must develop new standards fast, modernise labs to ensure quality products to people: Joshi

NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday asked Bureau of India Standards (BIS) to develop new standard

Samsung to focus on hybrid AI, open collaborations, Knox security to safeguard privacy

LAS VEGAS, Jan 6: Samsung Electronics has said it will prioritise governance, protect privacy and secure its services to ensure that artificial i

Birgunj curfew after mosque vandalism: What is driving Nepal's communal faultline?

Communal violence in Birgunj triggered curfew after a mosque was vandalised, following outrage over a TikTok video. With Nepal's Muslim populatio

Strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake strikes Japans Chugoku region

Irfan Pathan Highlights Game Time Advantage for Indian Womens Team

Speaking on Follow The Blues, experts Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron analyzed TATA WPL depth for the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, England & Wales, 202

Bhavans Pongal music festival from January 12 in Coimbatore

Woman sets husband ablaze, ends her life too in Salem

Thailand lodges protest with Cambodia over border explosion

BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Jan 6: Thailands caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in a media interview on Tuesday that the countrys military

Pope Leo XIV closes 2025 Holy Year with critique of consumerism and xenophobia

The Jubilee year had invited all Christians to reflect on the Biblical teachings to welcome the stranger and resist 'the flattery and seduction o

Evening news wrap: SC raps air quality body over Delhi pollution; JNU seeks FIR on students over anti-Modi slogans and more

The Supreme Court has criticized the CAQM for its inaction on Delhi's air pollution, ordering a meeting with experts within two weeks to devise l

Why is this Saree being sold for Rs 40 lakhs? Story behind the price

In India, a saree is more than an outfit. It carries tradition, emotion, and centuries of craftsmanship. Among the many silk sarees created over

Watch: EU carbon border tax explained: What CBAM means for India and global trade

Every country says it wants to cut carbon emissions, but theresa debate on how to do it. Suddenly, climate action isnt just about building greene

Ankita Bhandari case: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami rejects allegations, says justice delivered

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the state government's commitment to justice for Ankita Bhandari. He detailed the thoro

Telangana schools and organisation with sizeable staff should have 25 to 50% electric buses: Transport Minister

Same yardstick will be made applicable to Govt vehicles too, he said

Keralas garment market offers major investment potential: Minister Rajeeve

Pointing to Keralas consumption strength, the Minister said the States people spend among the highest amounts on garments and lifestyle products

Kargil Hill Council Chairman Discusses Issues Of Mutual Interest With CM Abdullah In Jammu

Jammu, Jan 6: The chairman and chief executive councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, on Tuesd

Electronics City police recover 48 laptops stolen from PGs

One of the accused is a laptop service technician, who would format the stolen laptops and refurbish them before selling them in the grey market

NYT Strands answers January 6: Spangram, clues and hints decoded for Tuesday

According to The New York Times, players identify theme words by tapping or dragging letters in the correct sequence. Once a theme word is found,

Tesla and Elon Musk swap EV crown for ever more promises

Tesla faces scrutiny as 2026 begins, with EV sales faltering and BYD surpassing it as the top seller. Despite Musk's ambitious promises for robot

Interim bail for journalist Mahesh Langa to continue, Supreme Court says

Appearing before a Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the Enforcement Directorate, said the trial wa

AI-Manipulated Video of a Leopard Attack Viral as One From Amravati as Real

Rescue Team in Amravati noted that the viral video was fake and not a real incident.

Curfew extended in Nepals Birgunj as communal tension continues over video

The local administration had initially issued a prohibitory order on Monday afternoon in parts of the district, but both groups staged simultaneo

Jana Nayagan bids adieu: Inside Thalapathy Vijays farewell film

With his upcoming release Jana Nayagan, Vijay bids goodbye to cinema, triggering heartbreak and nostalgia among fans and the Tamil cinema fratern

Umar Khalid bail denial: Kapil Mishra calls JNU protesters snakelets

New Delhi: Delhi ministers Kapil Mishra, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Ashish Sood on Tuesday, January 6, criticised the raising of controversial slo

Jharkhand Schools Shut Till January 8, Pre-Board Exam Decisions Left to Schools

Jharkhand Schools Closed: The directive allows schools to take independent decisions regarding closures if pre-board examinations are scheduled.

Comedian Abish Mathew on his latest one-hour special, Finish

Abish Mathews new special is about his journey as the youngest child in his family and the story behind his name

The Clean Makeup Trend That Rewrote Bollywood Style

Central Pollution Body Pulled Up By Supreme Court Over Tardiness, Adjournment

The Commission for Air Quality Management or CAQM, was strongly reprimanded by the Supreme Court today, which said the pollution body was not tak

Noida Metro: NMRC to lease shops at 3 Aqua Line metro stations; check details

The licence period for the commercial spaces will be 15 years.

Auto retail sales in CY25 rises 7.71% YoY to over 2.81 crore units: FADA

Category-wise, two-wheelers (2W) grew 7.24%, passenger vehicles (PV) rose 9.70%, commercial vehicles (CV) expanded 6.71%, and tractors posted 11.

SA20: De Kock, Bairstow Power Sunrisers To Record-Breaking Win at Centurion

Sunrisers completed their highest successful run-chase in SA20 history by cruising past Capitals 176/7 with all 10 wickets to spare

Sonia Gandhi gets more time to reply on plea over electoral roll inclusion

A Delhi court has given Sonia Gandhi until February 7 to respond to a plea. The plea challenges a previous order that refused to investigate clai

Filmmaker Alan Ehsan on directing Split, a short film on class differences among friends

The film, currently streaming on Bhavana Studios YouTube channel, has garnered over two lakh views

Stormy Sea and Lady Scarlet impress

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: A winner is a dreamer who.......

Nelson Mandela's powerful words, 'A winner is a dreamer who never gives up,' resonate today. His life exemplified this, showing that true success

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Jammu & Kashmir) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

Nizamabad Collector Seeks Accountability from BLOs, AEROs over SIR Delays

The Collector conducted a review meeting at the municipal corporation office on Tuesday with AEROs and BLO supervisors regarding the implementati

VB-G RAM G Act not a rebrand of MNREGA, but rural jobs overhaul: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled the VB-G RAM G Act. This new policy restructures rural employment, offering 125 days of

Himachal Pradesh Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Himachal Pradesh) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

Rights group urges Centre to secure release of Karaikal fishermen from Sri Lankas custody

Supreme Court Gives Centre 4 Months To Decide On EPF Wage Ceiling

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central government and the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to decide, within four months, o

Assam boosts sports infrastructure; CM Himanta inaugurates Lovlina Borgohain Complex in Golaghat

Curfew Extended in Nepal's Birgunj City as Tension Continues Over Tiktok Video

The two sides held simultaneous protests defying the prohibitory order, prompting authorities to impose curfew.

Iran economic protests: At least 35 dead, over 1K detained

Dubai: The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, January 6, as the country

Ladakh LG Inaugurates Office Of Directorate Of Census Ops In Leh

Leh/Jammu, Jan 6: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the office of the Directorate of Census Operations in Leh,

Not right age? Sara Arjun allegedly rejected for Kartik Aaryans next

Hyderabad: Sara Arjun, a rising star in Bollywood, is making waves with her performance in the film Dhurandhar, which has crossed a massive Rs. 1

Bangladesh Sees Rising Mob Violence Amid Attacks on Hindu Minority

The political climate in Bangladesh has worsened for minority communities since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with a signif

Chopper clearance row: Abhishek Banerjee 'borrows' CM Hemant Soren's aircraft; slams BJP 'tricks'

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee alleged the BJP used 'tricks' by denying his helicopter clearance for a rally, forcing him to borrow

In Focus podcast | Thiruparankundaram Murugan Temple Karthigai Deepam Row: What is behind the dispute?

S. Vanchi Nathan speaks to us about competing religious claims at Thiruparankundram and their legal and political implications for Tamil Nadu.

Man Wears Wig To Look Different, Marries, Then Blackmails Wife In Greater Noida

A man in Greater Noida has been accused of deceiving a woman after he hid his baldness with a wig and later harassed and blackmailed her for mone

Madinah rose ice cream in Hyderabad: Gulf trends continue to roar

In Hyderabad, trends do not wait for passports or visas. From viral desserts to retail experiences inspired by the Gulf, the city has a way of ab

SC Grants Interim Bail to Accused in 2019 Gadchiroli Naxal Attack Case

The bench said that he can only go out of Gadchiroli to attend the trial proceedings at the special NIA court in Mumbai and that he will have to

Nestle Recalls Infant Formula: Can Packaged Baby Food Cause Deadly Poisoning?

The notice from Nestle said that there might be potential presence of cereulide in the batches concerned. Read on to know further about cereulide

Haryana Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Haryana) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

Watch: Siddaramaiah becomes Karnatakas longest-serving Chief Minister

Ladakh LG Inaugurates Office Of Directorate Of Census Operations In Leh

Leh/Jammu, Jan 6: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the office of the Directorate of Census Operations in Leh,

Ramesh Kumar Juneja takes over as Chairman, Council for Leather Exports

Juneja has been a board member in CLE for over 15 years

Stranger Things secret episode 9 release explained: What is Conformity Gate theory, visual clues, January 7 claims and Netflix response

Stranger Things secret episode 9 release explained covers the Conformity Gate theory. Fans believe the Season 5 finale was not real. They claim V

Thirupparankundram row: T.N. government to appeal in Supreme Court against Madras HC order, says Minister Regupathy

The DMK Minister said there was no evidence to show that the practice of lighting lamp at a stone pillar near the dargah on the Thirupparankundra

Study details how Mangaluru could ease Indias cable landing bottleneck

Mangalurus geography makes it a prime candidate for hosting a submarine cable landing station, which is the single most critical factor for ensur

Psychotherapist Shares Tips To Tackle Loneliness And Emotional Isolation In Corporate India

There is a very specific kind of loneliness that exists in the corporate India. On the surface, it may look like the loneliness of being alone. B

Want Water, Not Dispute: Andhra Minister On Revanth Reddy's Big Claim

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu on Tuesday rejected the Telangana chief minister's claim that the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigatio

Yezdi Adventure and Roadster Now Available on Amazon, Flipkart

So far, available only in showrooms, Yezdis motorcycles are now only a click away on Indias largest e-commerce platforms

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 100.21 feet

Gujarat Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Gujarat) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

'We dont need permission': Mike Johnson draws hard line as Dems challenge Trumps Venezuela action