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Visual artist Taarika John celebrates Keralas classical art forms with an illustrated book

The visual artist does a deep dive into the States classical art forms such as Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kummattikali with her latest book

Uttar Pradesh tops domestic tourism with 137 cr visitors, 4th for foreign

Lucknow: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, have posi

AIMIM to contest Maharashtra local body polls on large scale

Hyderabad:Riding on the back of its success in the Bihar assembly and the Maharashtra local body polls, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimee

Dina Nath Mahajan: A Towering Public Figure of Jammus Civic and Political Life

By Ravi Rohmetra The great city of Jammu is well known as the City of Temples. It has witnessed the lives of many great men and women. There were

Mysuru commuters oppose use of ageing BMTC buses for city services

KSRTC official says that around 1,520 buses has been refurbished so far at the corporations regional and divisional workshops across the State, a

Shah unveils new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building, seeks five more years for lotus in Assam

Underworld operative Kali Yogish and Yogish Acharya booked under KCOCA

The duo is reportedly involved in a murder and other criminal activities

3 held at Bengaluru Airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 cr

Bengaluru: Three passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport have been arrested for allegedly carrying hydroponic gan

Bangladeshs intense political turmoil has potential to spill over

Dhakas obstinate stance on Hasina complicates relations further By Kalyani Shankar Bangladesh has been going through a massive political crisis

AOBSZC leadership dismantled, ganja cases dropped in 2025, says ASR SP

Says the ASR district police has organised various community policing initiatives to promote developmental change in the district, particularly t

Indias Agricultural Turning Point: The Story of 2025

A decade after PM Modi assumed office in 2014, the farm sector in 2025 stands transformed, from a system once marked by low productivity, price u

Supreme Court order a temporary relief, says lawyer of Unnao rape survivor

Yogita Bhayan, founder of Pari, who has been protesting alongside the survivor, says the Supreme Court has restored her faith in the judiciary

More than half of all communal riots in Karnataka over two years happened in Mandya

Traditionally not a communally-sensitive region, Mandya has seen an escalation in communal conflicts in recent times, particularly after the BJP-

IPA to invest 300 crore in poultry complex in Bihar

ED files third complaint against wife of prime accused in Singh DTO case

The ED has seized about 268.22Bitcoin, valued at 130 crore, based on disclosures by Parvinder Singh. Prosecution complaints were filed against th

Identity cards of delivery executives blocked by aggregator companies after they take part in strike

Screenshots of a conversation between a delivery executive andwhat appeared to bethe support team of a food delivery platform showed that the wor

Parties that join the NDA alliance will win the T.N. Assembly elections : Nainar Nagenthran

Turf war brews in health sector over parallel workforce

Indian Govt. cannot bear penalties imposed on fishermen by SL: Union Minister

Bilateral talks will be held with SL Govt. in the presence of ICG, Indian Navy, and T.N. and Puducherry Govt.s

BJP Chief Announces Nabin's State Tour

The state BJP chief also demanded a special intensive revision of voter lists in Telangana, alleging that illegal Pakistani and Bangladeshi voter

Sitar-shehnai jugalbandhi enthralls Palakkad crowds

Ladakh Digitises Land Records To Strength Transparency, Good Governance: LG Gupta

Leh, Dec 29: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday launched the Ladakh land records web GIS portal developed by the Revenue Department, describing

RediffPay starts testing ahead of UPI launch

Indian rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.98 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a negative

Sharp Drop in Violent Crime, Extremism Drives 34% Decline in ASR District

The district registered 1,498 cases in 2025, down from 2,304 in 2024 and 1,958 in 2023, taking the three-year total to 5,760 cases

Sages Foretold It: Congress MLA Says Shivakumar Will Be Chief Minister By January 9

Amid the leadership row within the Congress government in Karnataka, party MLA from Ramanagara Iqbal Hussain, on Monday, reiterated that Deputy C

We are not Chinese: Plea In Supreme Court After Tripura Student's Murder

Following the brutal assault and subsequent death of a Tripura student in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been fil

State approves allocation of land for relocation of Amrabad Tiger Reserve villages

Disaster Waste Management Protocol notifief by Kerala govt.

The protocol prepared by Suchitwa Mission clarifies the roles and responsibilities of departments in waste management during disasters

MIA conducts annual bomb threat mock exercise

The simulated scenario involved an abandoned bag containing mock explosives at its Integrated Cargo Terminal

Govt. doing its best to encourage talent, says MP

Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan concludes in Tirupati

Van with LPG fuel catches fire on Tirunelveli-Thatchanallur road

No let-up in harassmentof Kashmiri shawl sellers in HimachalPradesh: JKSA

The JKSA has urged Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to intervene immediately

Three police inspectors suspended after inter-State drug seizure; journalist booked for extortion

The disciplinary action followed a high-profile operation led by the Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in coordination with the Benga

Putin's residence attacked by Ukraine, claims Russia; Zelenskyy says....

According to reports, it wasn't clear if Putin was at the residence when the alleged attack happened. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warn

Bhadradri witnesses grand Teppotsavam spectacle

Coffee Day Enterprises to settle Rs 70-crore loan with Axis Bank

New Delhi: Coffee Day Enterprises, the parent company of Cafe Coffee Day, is set to settle its outstanding debt with Axis Bank, as the private se

Fog, Extreme Cold Or New Year, BSF Does Not Blink: NDTV Ground Report

The Border Security Force (BSF), India's first line of defence at border areas where they are deployed, has increased monitoring of the Internati

Video: Tiger Attacks Man In Village Near Bandhavgarh Reserve, Then Sits On Cot

A tiger entered a village located in the periphery of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, attacked a man, and later sat on

Uthumalai police arrest a fugitive wanted in 90 cases

India invites Chinese government to participate in AI Summit

India invites the Chinese government to participate in the upcoming AI Impact Summit, enhancing bilateral relations and global collaboration.

Man shoots himself to death in Kalaburagi

ILT20: Pepper and Salt Season Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Route Into the Playoffs

ILT20: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will now face Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator.

Residents block Dindigul-Tiruchi highway seeking drinking water

Ex-ISI chief Hameed challenges military court conviction: Report

Islamabad: Pakistans former spy chief Faiz Hameed challenged his conviction by a military court which had sentenced him to 14 years in jail, medi

Crime declines by 13% in Guntur district in 2025

10 big brand lawsuit settlements expire in December see if you can still claim cash

Class action settlements December: Consumers can claim compensation from ten major class action settlements concluding this month, covering issue

No House, No Refunds: Madhya Pradesh Scheme Faces Corruption Charge

Housing for all, a promise that every poor family will one day have a permanent roof over its head. But across large parts of Madhya Pradesh, tha

J&K Public Service Commission Submits Annual Report To LG Manoj Sinha

JAMMU, Dec 29: Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) today submitted its 66th Annual Report for the year 2024-25 to the Lieutenant Go

Is New Year's day a federal holiday? Has Trump declared the day after New Years a federal holiday? Here's what to know

New Year's Day, January 1, is a federal holiday. However, January 2 is not a federal holiday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared January

Bihar Police sets up special intelligence unit after 1.10 lakh cybercrime complaints, Rs 500 crore fraud

PATNA: Bihar Polices Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has formed a dedicated intelligence unit to curb the alarming rise in cybercrime, as 1.10 lakh

Watch: Taiwan condemns Chinas military drills as tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait

Nepal's Crackdown Against Cross-Border Bride Buying By Chinese Brokers

Nepalese authorities have intensified a crackdown against illegal cross-border matchmaking following revelations that brokers and online intermed

Political crisis in Bangladesh snowballing into grave situation

Bangladesh has been passing through a political crisis since the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina government last year, with the situation causin

Hangul Population Shows Steady Growth At Breeding Centre In South Kashmir

Jammu, Dec 29: The population of Kashmir Stag, popularly known as Hangul, has shown a significant and encouraging increase over the years at a br

New Year 2026: Restrictions on entry to Chamundi Hills

Demanding higher MSP, farmers dump red gram on road

They criticise State government for procuring red gram only at MSP fixed by the Centre without providing any additional incentive

Three staff members held for stealing jewels from showroom in Dindigul

New Year 2026 celebrations: City police issues instructions to conclude celebrations by 1 a.m.

Telangana govt to complete irrigation scheme as planned: Minister

Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday said the Congress government would complete the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift I

CPI(M) protests at CRDA office seeking justice for Amaravati farmer

Party demands 50 lakh assistance to Ramaraos family, rectification of plot allotments and fulfilment of assurances to farmers and residents of th

Heightened security arrangements for New Year 2026

Watch: Indian Navys INSV Kaundinya begins historic maiden voyage to Oman

Kilarumbur villagers demand renovation of road

Harish has no moral right to speak on SCCL employees issues: INTUC leader Janak Prasad

Indian Navy's Engineless Ship INSV Kaundinya Sets Sail To Oman

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, sailed on its maiden overseas vo

MEA trashes Pakistans comments on condition of minorities in India

New Delhi: India on Monday said Pakistans horrific and systemic victimisation of minorities of various faiths is a well established fact and no a

Bangladesh Election 2026: Can Jamaat-e-Islami-led Islamist alliance capture power?

Shibir's historic Dhaka University Students' Union win marks a political shift ahead of Bangladesh's 2026 general election. Analysts say Jamaat-e

Operation Bar Code: VACB carries out checks at bar hotels, excise offices across Kerala

Sale of Rs 4k laptops leads to chaotic stampede in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: An electronics store in Hyderabads Dilsukhnagar triggered a stampede on Sunday, December 28, after advertising laptops for just Rs 4,0

How curriculum, assessment, and policy are reshaping school learning

VPN Services Suspended In J&Ks Shopian Over Security Considerations

SRINAGAR, Dec 29: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Monday suspended the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services until

43 students fall sick after consuming midday meal in Shorapur

They have all been discharged after medical treatment in hospital

Priced out: High costs push mid-income housing market over the 1-crore mark

Higher land prices, construction and labour costs have pushed up prices in the metros

CRS to hold statutory inquiry into TatanagarErnakulam Express fire at Vijayawada on December 31, January 1

Tripura student killing: Angel Chakmas father accuses U'khand cops, narrates his ordeal

Viral video: Salman Khan makes 'absolutely delicious' Bhel Puri for Riteish Deshmukh, netizens say '5 crore ki ek plate'

Riteish also shared a picture from Khan's birthday bash that featured the Deshmukh couple, Ram Charan with his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela, an

Ex-India Star Exposes 'Hypocrisy' After 4th Ashes Test Ends Within 2 Days In Melbourne

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra highlighted what he called hypocrisy after the fourth Ashes Test match between Australia and England lasted

Census 2027: Government notifies rules for appointment of officials to conduct mega exercise

NEW DELHI: The government has notified updated rules for conducting the 2027 population census, which will, for the first time since Independence

Times Squares NYE ball drop gets historic first change in over 100 years heres whats new

The 2026 Times Square Ball Drop will feature its first significant update in over 100 years to celebrate the United States 250th birthday. The ba

BJP Councillor's Husband Arrested For Rape After Threat Video Goes Viral

A BJP Councillor's husband, who was accused of raping a woman at knifepoint, has been arrested, a senior police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Satna

Stuck at 6.2%: The real reason mortgage rates arent falling, and why they could stay there

Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.2% and are not falling fast. A weak job market, high inflation, and unclear Federal Reserve plans are keeping rat

Export of engineering goods from Tamil Nadu on the rise

Roshni Aparanji Korati becomes first woman Deputy Chairperson of VPA

Amit Shah inaugurates Integrated Command and Control Centre, part of city Surveillance system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new Commissioner of Police office in Guwahati, featuring an Integrated Command and Control Centre a

Indigo cancels 118 flights due to bad weather, operational reasons

IndiGo cancelled 118 flights on Monday. Bad weather and operational issues caused the cancellations. Flights were affected at Delhi, Mumbai, Beng

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam volunteers demand disbursement of pending salary

People from northeastern states are Indians, not Chinese: Gaurav Gogoi

A student from Tripura was killed in Dehradun after objecting to racial slurs. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the incident, stating peo

Why only 1.9% ex-servicemen get government jobs against 10%-25% provision, asks Rahul Gandhi

When ex-servicemen are referred to private hospitals, they often face major problems in getting treatment and admission, as several hospitals ref