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India Successfully Conducts User Trials of Pralay Missile Off Odisha Coast

The Pralay missile, developed by DRDO, is a surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile with a strike range of approximately 150 km to 500

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays may linger

PARIS, Dec 31: The Channel Tunnels operator said trains through the undersea link between continental Europe and the United Kingdom were running

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from The Wire,Veep and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

NEW YORK, Dec 31: Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with

Burkina Faso imposes reciprocal visa ban on U.S. nationals

OUAGADOUGOU, Dec 31: Burkina Faso has decided to impose total visa restrictions on U.S. nationals in response to Washingtons move to tighten entr

2025: PM Modis visit marks upswing in Sri Lanka-India ties

COLOMBO, Dec 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Sri Lanka in 2025 marked an upswing in bilateral ties, as the island nation showed signs

Students from Northeast protest at Jantar Mantar against Anjel Chakmas killing in Dehradun

Bipul Chakma, vice-president of the All India Chakma Students' Union, alleged that the Uttarakhand administration delayed the investigation, prom

Man gets life term for murdering wife in Chennai

Couple Burnt Alive on Suspicion of Practicing Witchcraft in Assams Karbi Anglong

Police said that the horrific incident occurred on Tuesday at No. 1 Beloguri Munda village in the Howraghat area of Karbi Anglong.

39 OGWs Identified In J&Ks Kathua This Year, 18 Of Them Booked Under PSA

Kathua/Jammu, Dec 31: Police identified 39 overground workers (OGWs) and booked 18 of them under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kath

Who knew the rearview mirror had better ideas than I did?

As she reflects on her journey from a high-powered corporate career to a life steeped in traditional art, Karuna Amarnath embraces a transformati

Rajasthan: Two Arrested with 150 kg Ammonium Nitrate in Tonk

Tonk, Dec 31: The District Special Team (DST) of Tonk police on Wednesday arrested two persons and seized around 150 kg of ammonium nitrate from

2025, the year that was for Telangana

Indian economy to record high growth despite volatile external environment: RBI Governor

Maintaining financial stability and strengthening the financial system remains our north star, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword

Nepal becomes top bride market for Chinese as 12.2 million 'leftover men' fuel booming cross-border match-making business

China's skewed sex ratio has created 12.2 million surplus men, driving desperate grooms to Nepal's bride market. The Chinese Embassy has warned c

Two accused of witchcraft burnt alive in Assam

Police in Karbi Anglong said the couple died after their house was set on fire

713 Crore Released Towards Pending Bills of Employees

It may be recalled that the Praja Government had earlier assured employee unions that an amount of 700 crore would be released every month.

India's April-November fiscal deficit at Rs 9.76 lakh crore, widens on-year to 62.3% of FY26 aim

India's fiscal deficit for April to November, or the first eight months of this fiscal year, was at Rs 9.76 lakh crore, equivalent to 62.3% of an

Indore water contamination: Mayor confirms 7 deaths

Indore: Seven persons have died so far due to diarrhoea and vomiting after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore city of Madhya Prades

Porsche to recall over 173,000 U.S. vehicles over rearview camera image issue

The recall affects certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models.

Why fitness is key for musicians? Performers this Margazhi season elaborate

Move. Stretch. Breathe. It takes a lot more than practising ragas and notes for musicians to be in top form each concert season. As we usher in 2

Different Languages, Same Obsession: OTT Shows India Binged

Indian OTT has erased language boundaries by prioritising emotion, authenticity and storytelling. Today powerful narratives travel across regions

293 killed in mob attacks in Bangladesh since Yunus took over: Rights group

People have been beaten and killed without any evidence, investigation or legal process, by creating suspicion and rumours. In the name of the Ta

Govt rationalises certain international letter post services from Jan 1

These are registered Small Packet service, in line with UPU decisions restricting registration to document-only; Outward Small Packet service, in

Govt Approves Package for VIL

Freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 cr to be paid from FY32 to FY41: Sources

CM Dhami directs better medical facilities for injured in Chamoli tunnel accident

The District Magistrate explained that one locomotive train carrying workers and officials and another carrying construction material were moving

SpongeBob movie Search for Squarepants: 4/5 reasons why this film will be next big blockbuster after Zootopia 2

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants brings humour, optimism, nostalgia, and colourful spectacle together, making it an enjoyable theatre

Telangana bans high-dose Nimesulide, a popular painkiller

HYDERABAD:The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (TDCA) has ordered an immediate ban on all oral formulations of the widely-used painkiller N

8th Pay Commission: Will your salary increase from January 1, 2026? Know here

According to the rule, the arrears of employees and pensioners will be accumulated from 1 January 2026 until the 8th Pay Commission salary hike i

Amitabh Bachchan breaks down remembering late Dharmendra on KBC

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was seen getting extremely emotional on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati as the episode opened with a heartfel

New Year's Eve LIVE: Celebrations begin as Kiribati rings in 2026

From fireworks and public celebrations to traffic advisories and security alerts, New Years Eve is being marked with large gatherings and heighte

Republic Day 2026 parade: Camels, ponies and dogs to march on Kartavya Path; Armys four-legged warriors to make historic debut

India's 2026 Republic Day parade will showcase the Army's animal contingent, featuring Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, raptors, and dogs. This h

New Years Eve 2026 in Dubai: 48 fireworks shows planned across 40 locations

Dubai: Dubai will welcome the New Year 2026 with its largest-ever fireworks programme, staging 48 displays across 40 locations on Wednesday night

Guidelines for market access component of Export Promotion Mission notified

This is the first of 11 components of the Export Promotion Mission for which guidelines have been notified. The rest are expected to be notified

This small Pacific nation with just 1 lakh population welcomes the New year 2026 hours before the rest of the world

New Year 2026 does not arrive everywhere at the same time. Due to global time zones and the International Date Line, the first celebrations take

Iran appoints new central bank Governor after record currency fall and mass protests

The plummeting of the rial, Iran's currency, sparked the largest protests in the country in three years, with rallies that began Sunday (December

Railways Complete Final High-Speed Trial Of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train At 180 Kmph

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards self-reliant rail technology with the successful c

Multi-Layered Security At Tourist Hotspots Across Kashmir Valley; Checking, Patrolling Intensified

Srinagar, Dec 31: Security has been beefed up across the Valley, particularly at tourist spots, in view of New Year celebrations, officials said

What is Meningitis? Everything to know about disease that has left Australia's two-time World Cup winner Damien Martyn in induced coma

Former Australia two-time World Cup winner Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. Here is everyt

Gold vs Bitcoin - Where to invest in 2026?

Gold price's near 70 per cent surge is its biggest jump since 1979. In cryptocurrencies, bitcoin gained 0.74 per cent to $87,888.55. Bitcoin's cl

January 2026 Bank Holidays: State-wise public bank holidays across India

Planning ahead for January 2026? Check the complete list of state-wise public holidays and bank holidays across India.

mRNA COVID shots linked to blood clots? McCullough stuns Senate with explosive claims | 2025 REWIND

Woman from Madhya Pradesh who stole gold jewellery in Chennai held in Delhi

Centre Bans Oral Nimesulide Doses Above 100 Mg

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular pa

Sunil Gargyan captured the Margazhi mood with a pasuram rendition

The Carnatic vocalists clear voice traverses the octaves with ease.

Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki hospitalised after cardiac arrest

The 71-year-old star collapsed while having a meal and is currently receiving treatment

New Year 2026 Celebrations Live Updates: India prepares for grand celebration for 2026 as new year starts in part of Kiribati; check latest updates

No concrete answer to anything: Abhishek Banerjee on EC meeting; slams SIR in Bengal

List of police stations under Hyderabad commissionerate after reorganisation

Hyderabad: The government of Telangana on Monday reorganised the existing three police commissionerates for Hyderabad and its suburbs by changing

Another Kashmiri man assaulted, forced to chant Vande Mataram in Haryana

Barely a week after a 28-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller was assaulted and intimidated in Uttarakhand, another young man in Haryanas Fatehabad was

Nimesulide painkiller ban: Centre bars oral formulations over 100 mg, cites health risks

The central government has imposed an immediate ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of the painkiller nimesuli

T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan Recall Naveen, Naib; Rashid To Lead

The same squad will also play a three-match T20I series against the West Indies in the UAE ahead of the World Cup, starting January 19

What happened in 2025 to Indian fitness

Ozempic, protein-loading, holistic health and HYROX were amongst the biggest fitness trends in fitness this year

Security forces step up vigil to counter terror threat in J-Ks Chenab valley

Bhaderwah: Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their vigi

Ghat section railway electrification facilitates cleaner, faster and reliable train operations between the coast and rest of Karnataka: MP Capt. Chowta

Completion of the project has fulfilled a key Rail demand of the coastal region, says the Dakshina Kannada MP

Telangana Govt releases 713 crore towards pending bills of employees

A call for education: How this Karnataka village is encouraging childrens study time

The Halaga gram panchayats experiment has not been easy to implement, but it says its intentions are in the interest of not just students but als

Chinas war mediation claim concerning, PM must respond: Congress

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday termed Chinese claims of mediation between India and Pakistan concerning and said the people of India need c

Cabinet approves 20,668 cr for highways in Maharashtra and Odisha

J&K court acquits 3 accused tried for terror activities

Srinagar: A sessions court in Jammu and Kashmir has acquitted three people accused of involvement in terror activities for lack of evidence. The

Bank fraud case: ED attaches Rs 150 cr worth property near Buckingham Palace in London

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Enforcement Directorate has attached an immovable property worth Rs 150 crore near the Buckingham Palace in London in a ca

2025 Report Card: Jammu Crime Branch Registered 67 FIRs, Highest In Last 25 Years

DE Web Desk Jammu, Dec 31: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2

80-Year-Old Builds His Own Grave in Telangana's Jagtial

Nakka Indrayya, who has built his own grave at Laxmipuram village, beside his wife's grave, has also placed a plaque at the burial site with a me

Shah meets BJP public representatives in Kolkata, invites backbencher Dilip Ghosh for talks

Kolkata, Dec 31: Continuing on his agenda to take stock of the BJP West Bengal units preparedness for the assembly polls scheduled early next yea

Happy New Year 2026: How to make images, emojis, and GIFs with AI

New Year 2026: Embrace the New Year with vibrant digital greetings. AI tools make it easy to create personalised images, playful emojis, and anim

CSI Church says steps on to free Keralite priest, wife arrested in Maharashtra

Church authorities say South Kerala diocese has got in touch with Fr. Sudhir, the arrested priest

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Committed To Enhancing Facilities For Pilgrims, Says CEO

Katra/Jammu, Dec 31: The Vaishno Devi shrine board is continuously working to enhance facilities and arrangements for pilgrims visiting the shrin

Unveiling Keeladi: Insights into an ancient Tamil urban settlement and cultural heritage

Excavations at Keeladi near Madurai have revealed crucial insights into an ancient settlement. Sowmiya Ashoks new book, The Dig, explores the int

BRSs false propaganda on Telangana CM to hide its failures on Krishna water projects: Chamala Kiran Reddy

Indian tea industry better placed in 2025 compared to last year

Kolkata: Despite challenges like uncertainty over weather conditions, rain fury, pest attacks, stagnant prices for a major part of 2025 and row o

Farmers oppose Salem Yarn Colouring Park citing water contamination

They are demanding thatthe projectbe relocated, citing its adverse impact on farmers and the public

Explained: Why Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen and issued a warning to the UAE?

Saudi Arabia struck an unauthorized arms shipment in Yemen, issuing a strong warning to the UAE. This action revealed significant disagreements b

Jaishankar Hands Over PM Modi's Letter to BNP's Tarique Rahman

The external affairs minister is representing India at Zia's funeral

Prakasam: Driver Charred to Death in Road Accident

According to the police, a Bolero vehicle transporting a load of cashew nuts from Tuni to Anantapur rammed into an unidentified vehicle that was

Say it in verse

In its 11th edition, Poetry with Prakriti in association with The Hindu Lit for Life, insists on intimacy, bringing art, music, poetry and person

Security Scare On New Year's Eve, Explosives-Laden Car Seized In Rajasthan

An explosives-laden car with150 kg of illegal ammonium nitrate concealed in bags of urea fertilizer was found in Rajasthan's Tonk on New Year's E

2025: Year in review

Here is a list of articles from The Hindu that talk about the key newsmakers who burst onto the scene in 2025.

List of 13 actors who performed Umrah and Haj in 2025

2025 is all set to draw its curtains and the world is getting ready to welcome 2026 with a bang. The year has been marked not only by professiona

Khaleda Zias funeral: Jaishankar meets Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, hands over PM Modis condolence letter

This is the first visit by S. Jaishankar to Dhaka since the interim government took charge on August 5, 2025

Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns

The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safe

Vishnu Deo Sai | In 2 Years, Chhattisgarh Set on Future-Ready Path

Chhattisgarhs development story is increasingly being shaped by its pillars of society -- women, youth and farmers

Secunderabad GRP records rise in molestation and POCSO cases in 2025; overall crime dips by 8%

A total of 500 children were rescued by the GRP in 2025, compared to 84 in 2024

'Leader of propaganda': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'dead economy' remark; cites India as 4th largest economy

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for calling India a dead economy after the nation surpassed Japan to become the world

Internal revolt, electoral shock: A turbulent year for J&K's ruling Omar-led NC

The NC suffered a historic setback in 2025 after losing the Budgam Assembly seat for the first time in a direct contest, ending its decades-long

Japan's Female MPs Petition For More Restrooms In Male-Dominated Parliament

Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament

Happy New Year 2026: 40 Heartfelt Wishes, Messages And Quotes To Share With Loved Ones

Happy New Year 2026 Wishes: As the new year approaches, sharing meaningful wishes is a lovely way to spread love, blessings, and positivity.

Xi says China to hit 2025 growth target of 'around 5%'

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the country's economy is expected to have grown around five percent in 2025, despite pressure du

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from The Wire, Veep and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Whitlock was best known for playing openly corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on 25 episodes across the five seasons of The Wire

Air India crash, Op Sindoor, Mahakumbh stampede to Trump's tariff, new pope: Top headlines of 2025 going down in history

From stampedes, worsening AQI, terrorist attacks and aviation chaos in India to election of new Pope, Iran Israel war and Trump's foreign policy

Two U.S. cyber experts plead guilty to cooperating with notorious ransomware gang

Goldberg and Martin were two of three people accused of collaborating with the hacking gang ALPHV Blackcat to encrypt several unnamed U.S. compan

Capital Dreams, Maoist Hunt, Spate Of Deadly Accidents; Andhra Pradesh Saw It All In 2025

State govt has much to give in coming new year in terms of giving a proper shape to Naidu's promises and visions.