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NIT-C and JMR Infotech launch AI innovation lab

MP urges NHAI to repair drinking water pipelines damaged during NH 66 widening

The NHAI must repair or relay the pipelines on priority, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Member of Parliament Kota Srinivas Poojary says

Elaborate arrangements put in place in Tiruvannamalai for Chitra Pournami

The temple will be kept open between 6.11 p.m. on Friday and 4 a.m. on Saturday for the festival. All devotees will be allowed for darshan for fr

Intoxicated man ploughs SUV into pedestrians near Mall of Asia, several injured

Training, awareness campaigns mooted as National Road Safety Month begins

Authorities stress on periodic medical check-ups for RTC bus drivers and presentation of awards to those with accident-free records

Watch: Italians dive into Romes freezing Tiber to welcome the New Year

BJP Kisan Morcha to hold roundtable on natural farming on January 3

The meeting aims to create awareness among farmers on all aspects of natural farming, says Kisan Morcha leaderChigurupati Kumara Swamy

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Lt. Gen. Harpal Singh assume key appointments

Senior officers take charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff and Director General Border Roads

Sabarimala gold theft: Why was Kadakampally questioned in secrecy, asks Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition alleges political interference in SIT probe; demands High Court scrutiny of officer appointments

Three-Day Arudrotsava Kalyanam at Kanaka Durga Temple From Jan. 2

Three-day festival with Kalyanam, homams and processions at Durga Malleswara temple

Haryana Cong chief meets Faridabad gang-rape victim's family at hospital

Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh visited a gangrape victim in Faridabad, condemning the 'inhumane and heinous crime' and criticizing

Explained in 5 minutes: What was the Pathankot attack?

On January 2, 2016, India faced a major terror attack as militants stormed the Pathankot Air Force Station, highlighting vulnerabilities at milit

36-Year-Old Autorickshaw Driver Stabbed To Death In Bengaluru: Cops

An unidentified man allegedly stabbed a 36-year-old autorickshaw driver to death in the early hours of Thursday here, police said.

800 Drunk Drivers Caught During NY Crackdown

The night also witnessed several unusual incidents as motorists tried to evade the law

I&B ministry denies directing edits to Dhurandhar, says changes proposed by makers

If System Was Unfair...: Deepinder Goyal On Gig Workers' Strike

Delivery platforms Zomato and Blinkit have achieved record delivery numbers on New Year's Eve, despite calls for strikes over the past few days,

Israel: New rules barring aid groups from Palestinian territories take effect

Jerusalem: Israel said Thursday that new regulations banning access of dozens of aid organizations to Gaza and the West Bank had come into force,

'200 People Tried To Escape In 30 Seconds': Witness Recalls Swiss Fire Horror

Soon after midnight, a fire ripped through a bar's New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort. Dozens of people are feared dead, and about 100

Aurobindo Pharma arm acquires non-oncology portfolio of Khandelwal Labs

The business generated a turnover of 113.5 crore in 2024-25 with an EBITDA of 28.9 crore. It has around 470 people strong field force and more th

Association demands not to procure milk, butter from other States

Master plan to be prepared for reconstruction of Kozhikode district jail

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar at New Years party

Several dozen people are feared dead and about 100 injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during New Years celebrations in the Swiss ski

From intense thrillers to hilarious comedies: 2026 Movies you cant miss

2026 promises a thrilling cinematic year filled with suspense, drama, comedy, and epic adventures. With something for every mood, this year offer

Congress Confident of Victory in Municipal Elections

Party upbeat as nine urban local bodies, including new municipalities, go to polls

CM tells senior officers to discharge duty promptly without delay

Watch: North Koreas Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter

A common man does not matter, a VIP does

You may have noticed officials on duty, who are posted as returning officers, sitting snugly or smugly? in their chairs when even the high and

Feeling sleepy behind the wheel? AI can tell

Artificial Intelligence-based system developed by Mahatma Gandhi University can spot driver fatigue in real time and send instant alerts to preve

Pet-friendly tourism gains popularity in Munnar

Several tourism stakeholders in the hill station are now offering specialised accommodations and sightseeing facilities for travellers who wish t

VACB logs highest-ever anti-corruption crackdown in 2025

Revenue department topped the list with 20 cases, followed by Local Self-Government department with 12

Demonstration in Mysuru to condemn honour killing in Dharwad and violence against women

New police officials assume office in Tirunelveli Range

Seven Inspectors Transferred To Jammu Zone

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Police today ordered the transfer of seven Inspectors to Jammu Zone in the interest of the administration. T

I Will Marry After Prabhas, Says Naveen Polishetty

I share a special bond with Prabhas anna : Navin Polishetty

SIPCOT plan dropped, but official reply rekindles fears in Erode

Another Bangladeshi Hindu set on fire, 4th attack in two weeks

A 50-year-old Hindu man was allegedly set on fire on December 31 in Shariatpur district in Bangladesh, the fourth attack on minorities in two wee

DRDO to play key role in creation of Sudarshan Chakra air defence system: Rajnath

Singh said this on the occasion of 68th Foundation Day of the DRDO

NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints for January 1, 2026: Thursdays puzzle solved with these clues

The NYT Mini Crossword offers a quick, satisfying brain workout with its compact five-by-five grid and clever clues. It's a daily habit for many,

Missing man found dead near Leepuram seashore

J&K Govts Term A Saga Of Lies; Poll Promises Vanished: Sajad Lone

Srinagar, Jan 1: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Thursday said the tenure of the National Conference-led Jammu and Kashmir govern

Macys is making 5 big changes in 2026 heres how they will impact shoppers

Macys plans big changes in 2026 to improve shopping. The company will close some stores, upgrade others, add popular brands, and improve online a

A.P. Jeevandan sets records with 300 transplants in 2025

Bulgaria adopts euro as its national currency

Until the end of January, the lev will remain a legal means of payment alongside the euro. From February 1, the euro will be the sole official cu

JKBOSE Discards Old Syllabus; Advises Students To Opt For The New Syllabus In-2026

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

Devotees throng major shrines on New Year Day

Southern districts welcome New Year with great zeal

Itoo Calls For Comprehensive Revamp Of Sanitation, Cleanliness Measures In GMCs, DHs, SDHs, Other Health Facilities Across J&K

JAMMU, Jan 1: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on the urgent need for a com

Motor vehicle offences in Coimbatore city fetch 20.11 crore fine in 2025

Numaish opens in Hyderabad, over 1,000 vendors set up stalls

Hyderabad:The 85th All-India Industrial Exhibition (AIIE), more commonly known as Numaish, was inaugurated on Thursday, January 1, by Telangana D

Yadagirigutta Temple EO Venkat Rao Resigns

Venkat Rao expressed confidence that development works at the temple would continue in the coming days.

Man-Leopard Conflict Up In Tumakuru

More cages to trap leopards from villages in Tumakuru taluk for leopard translocation

80% capital acquisition outlay utilised amounting to nearly 1.2 lakh cr: MoD

Sustained defence reforms for modern, integrated and self-reliant security ecosystem, says MoD in 2025 yearender review

No Thanks: Australia Great Declines Suggestion To Coach Indian Test Team

Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie declined a suggestion to coach the Indian Test team as they face struggles in the longest format of t

Minimum temperatures to climb up in January in State

Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca

The Italian, who joined Chelsea in 2024 after steering Leicester City to Premier League promotion, guided the London side to Champions League qua

Is the stock market open on New Year's Day 2026? NYSE and Nasdaq closed today heres when they reopen

Stock market New Year's Day 2026: US stock markets are closed today, January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day. Major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasda

In Focus podcast | Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?

Ashok B. Lall and Tikender Singh Panwar speak to us about why urban housing has slipped out of reach for most Indians.

Varnachirakukkal fete for children in care homes from today

Excise e-auction for issuing liquor licence in Kalaburagi on Jan. 13

A total of 15 liquor licenses that are currently vacant in the district will be allotted through the online auction process

Mourners flag fleecing at Karumandapam gas-fired crematorium

The bereaved families allege that they are asked to pay 8,000 for cremation as against 2,500 fixed by the Tiruchi Corporation; if there is delay

Fair price shop dealers seek payment of commission through DBT

UNESCO workshop on International Day of Light inspires engineering students

New Year Rush: Delhi Zoo Welcomes Over 25,000 Visitors

The Delhi zoo witnessed a significant spike in visitor footfall on New Year's Day, with the numbers rising by nearly 86 per cent on Thursday as c

2025 was a year of redefined governance, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

On performance of the departments under him, he says Amarajeevi Jaladhara, completion of 4,300-km of roads in villages, and implementation of Ada

Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas takes charge as AOC-in-C, Training Command

Telangana targets oils, spices, bakeries, mineral water units in month-wise food safety drives

A.P. govt. allots 9.96 acres in Nuzvid for setting up IIPM

9.96 acres will be leased for 33 years on a free-of-cost basis, with several conditions accompanying the allotment

Bird Flu Outbreaks In India: Symptoms And Preventive Tips

Bird flu not only affects domestic poultry such as chickens, ducks and turkeys but can also spread through wild and migratory birds. In some case

J&K crackdown: 2 terror associates nabbed with arms, grenades in Ganderbal; SOG recovers rifle in Doda forest

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two terror associates in Ganderbal, seizing a pistol, grenades, ammunition, and Rs 8.40 lakh cash. The operatio

Seven-day deadline for PGs, hostels, service apartments to fix safety lapses

Vande Bharat sleeper train clears trials, GuwahatiKolkata to be first route, PM to flag off

Shivamogga district administration seeks peoples cooperation for joint survey

Judge appeals to people to follow traffic rules to save valuable lives

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 37th National Road Safety Awareness Drive in Yadgir

BHEL reasserts commitment to timely delivery of quality products at foundation day event

Minorities Ministry stopped PMJVK funds for Kerala since 2022

The State had around 199 crore of unused Central funds, citing which the proposals submitted by its Department of Minority Welfare were not appro

NASA's Largest Library To Permanently Close On Jan 2, Books Will Be 'Tossed Away'

NASA's largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center will close permanently on Jan 2 under the Trump administration's reorganisation plans.

Cyber police caution people against money mule traps

Egyptian footballer lands in prison for forging academic docs

A 28-year-old Egyptian footballer, who has previously featured in the English Premier League, was on December 30, 2025, sentenced to one year in

Bangladesh Media reports attack on another Hindu man, set on fire by miscreants in Shariatpur

A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh was seriously injured after he was allegedly attacked and set on fire by a mob in Shariatpur district on New Ye

Openend spinning mills in Tamil Nadu hit by high raw material prices

Operation Sindoor injects fresh momentum to correct exiting structural imbalance in the Defence Budget

The battlefield experience of Indian armed forces has already precipitated a fresh look at the armoury inventory. Use of counter-drone systems ha

Delhi HC appoints wife as legal guardian of comatose man, cites legal vacuum

Court notes absence of statutory framework for guardianship in cases of prolonged vegetative state

CBSE Issues Reminder On Class 10, 12 Practical Exams 2026, Shares Key Instructions

CBSE Practical Exams 2026: Schools have been instructed to strictly follow the Board's guidelines to ensure smooth and timely execution of all as

Another Hindu Man Attacked in Bangladesh, Set on Fire by Miscreants

According to local newspaper, the incident took place on New Year's Eve on Wednesday

About 53,000 unmatched voters issued notices in Tiruchi district; special camps to be held on December 3 and 4

Voters whose details have not been matched with previous SIR are required to submit anyone of the 13 supporting documents listed by the Election

Vidyavardhaka Sangha: New management committee elected

No accident, loss of life during new year celebration in Coimbatore city

Seer slaps police officer in Vijayapura as he snatches phone during protest

Sri Sanganabasaveshwar Swami of Hunshyal Math was among those protesting when the incident happened

New Year celebrations conclude peacefully in Salem, Namakkal districts

Is USPS open on New Year's Day? Banks, Post Office, UPS, FedEx holiday hours

New Year's Day 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1. Banks and post offices will be closed. Mail delivery and pickups will not occur. Shipping servi