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Two migrant workers attacked by unidentified men in Sivaganga

NMDCThe Hindu FIC Chess Tournament in Hyderabad on January 3

2025: The Year India Turned Vision into Power

By Dr. Shenaz Ganai Kuch baat hai ke hasti mit-ti nahin hamari, Sadiyon raha hai dushman daur-e-zaman hamara. Some years pass quietly into memo

Ladakh 2025: Advancing Human Development through Health, Education and Inclusive Service Delivery

Jigmet Namgyal The year 2025 marked a significant phase in Ladakhs development journey, distinguished by a strong focus on human development, pu

Dr. NTRUHS conducts CPR training programme for staff

New Year Resolutions: Perspective of a Soldier and a Monk

By Soldier and Monk Every year begins with hope neatly packaged as resolutions. We promise change, better health, sharper foucs, kinder behaviou

Selective killings of minorities in Bangladesh and Indias strategic response

By Puran Chand Sharma At this critical point of time, incidents involving violence against minorities and other vulnerable communities in Banglad

Telcos accuse Adani-run Navi Mumbai airport of blocking mobile infra, allege monopoly arrangements

The airport operator has deployed an in-building network and has sought from telcos extortionary charges that undermine competition and consumer

Fort Kochis viral Christmas tree shines bright with more than 100,000 lights

A rain tree in Fort Kochi, over 200 years old, decked up with sparkling lime yellow lights has become the most popular Christmas tree in the coun

Indore water contamination: Official dismissed, two others suspended as death toll rises to 10; probe panel formed

The deceased include a six-month-old child who passed away on Wednesday and six women;more than 100 people from Indores Bhagirathpura area have b

Chidambaram reaffirms Congresss alliance with DMK

Watch: Why is Infosys offering up to 21 lakh for freshers? | Business Matters

Infosys is set to raise fresher salaries, with packages going as high as 21 lakh per annum. After nearly two decades of entry-level pay stagnatin

BIAL rolls out 275 premium pick-up charge for corporate taxis at Bengaluru airport

Cosmic and cosmos: Pint of View blends happy hour with research-led lectures

Pint of View, a new lecture series hosted in pubs and bars across India, was co-founded by Harsh Snehanshu and Shruti Sah, the duo behind Bengalu

Centre bans oral formulations of nimesulide above 100mg

Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for itspain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing effects

Collector orders installation of fire hydrants in all key locations in Ernakulam

Man Arrested For Vandalising Sivalingam at Draksharama Temple

CCTV footage from the surrounding areas was examined, leading to the identification and arrest of the accused

Youngsters Embracing Spains 'Lucky Grapes' Tradition This New Year Eve

The custom, known as Las doce uvas de la suerte The Twelve Grapes of Luck, requires participants to eat one grape with each clocks chime as midn

26/11 hero Sadanand Date appointed as new DGP of Maharashtra; to take charge on January 3

Even today, Mr. Date carries metallic splinters from that night embedded in his body, especially one near his eye and he describes them as medals

Police seize 150 kg explosives in Rajasthans Tonk on New Years eve

Investigative agencies were working to determine the purpose for which the consignment was intended to be used, including for blasting at illegal

Secy SED Ram Niwas Sharma IAS Assigned Additional Charge of Higher Education Department

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday assigned additional charge of the Higher Education Department to IAS officer Ram

NCB busts international drug trafficking syndicate, seizes 160 kg worth 8 crore

Bar Council Polls: HC Refuses SC/ST Quota Plea

The election for the State Bar Council is scheduled for January 30, and receipt of nominations is underway.

Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests

The attack came after the countrys prosecutor general said the protestors economic concerns were legitimate, but warned action would be taken if

Police conduct drug tests at PGs and hostels ahead of New Year celebrations

Woman Beaten to Death by Husband in Chilakaluripeta

Police have registered a case and an investigation is under way

Ankitleads from the front to power Haryana to win

GHMC collects over Rs 1,500 Cr property tax in 2025: Annual report

Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner RV Karnan on Wednesday, December 31, reviewed the corporations milestones

Outrage After Shivaji Statue Vandalised in Bandhanpalli

The incident triggered tension in the area, with calls for swift police action against those responsible, alleging an attempt to disturb communal

Annamayya District Revamp Alters Regional Political Equations

Redrawing of district and constituency boundaries is likely to weaken the consolidated political influence enjoyed by the Peddireddy family in th

Collector Urges Farmers To Offer Land For Kuppam Airport

The collector said the proposed airport would facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce from Kuppam, Palamaner, V. Kota and Madanapal

Lack of Transport Infra to Reach Upcoming Bhogapuram Airport a Bottleneck

The existing Visakhapatnam International Airport sees arrival and departure of nearly 10,000 passengers, both domestic and international.

Cheetah project logs 12 cub births in 2025, Indias count now 30

Bhopal: The three-year-old cheetah reintroduction project moved ahead with full steam in 2025, a year which saw the birth of 12 cubs in Madhya Pr

Southern districts glow with festive lights to welcome New Year 2026

TFMA Trade Fair 2025 commences in Madurai with 280 stalls

A year of changing views in the Supreme Court

The year 2025 saw Supreme Court clarify, modify and recall its decisions in a variety of issues ranging from stray dogs to retrospective environm

Inmates of working womens hostel take ill in Tiruchi; 30 hospitalised

Assam govt to close schools from Dec 31 to Jan 6 due to cold wave

Assam schools will close from December 31 to January 6, 2026, due to extreme cold and prolonged foggy conditions. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu i

Telangana govt releases Rs 713 crore pending bills of govt employees

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has released Rs 713 crore towards pending bills payable to government employees in the state for December. De

Andhra Pradesh disburses over 2,700 crore in NTR Bharosa pensions ahead of the New Year

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu says the decision to release pensions in advance is intended to bring cheer to poor households during the New Ye

Sribharat Terms 2025 As Foundation Year For Vizags Growth

The public representatives credited the NDA coalition government for facilitating the citys growth

Athawale Says Promised 12 BMC Seats By Fadnavis

The seats would be carved out from the quotas of the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena: Union minister Ramdas Athawale

Melodies and moves mark culmination of Swaralaya festival

2026: A Year of Responsibility

With resolutions losing relevance, the year ahead demands clarity of purpose how we set goals, how we behave as citizens, and how we seek guidan

Sunny Leon Event at Mathura Called Off After Protests

Husband Daniel Weber reacts

Andhra to focus on speed of delivering governance in 2026: CM Naidu

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that 2025 was an important turning point for the state and announ

Kerala minister, Thiruvananthapuram mayor spar over use of Smart City buses

V.V. Rajesh accuses KSRTC of contractual violation, to which Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar replies with States a 60% stake in Smart City funding, wh

Earths Best Year Yet

Amid the environmental doom and gloom news, there have been small climate victories

MMU objects to Vande Mataram singing competition in J&K

The religious body Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema cites faith concerns; seeks sensitivity in official outreach on the issue

Delhi-NCR: IGL cuts piped cooking gas prices ahead of New Year 2026; it will now cost Rs...

The reduction follows the sector regulator Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board's (PNGRB) recent overhaul of pipeline tariffs.

Five accused absconding in Sigachi explosion case, Government tells HC

Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies and raptors to steal the show at RD parade

A carefully curated animal contingent of the Armys RVC will be showcased at Kartavya Path

Australia and New Zealand welcome new year with grand fireworks ahead of the world

AI an accelerator not a threat: Anand Mahindra

Tiruchi private hospital under scanner of Maharashtra police for alleged illegal kidney racket

Era of uncertainty carries big strategic opportunities: Tata Group Chairman

Gig workers strike reveals intolerable working conditions

While India lags in regulatory measures to alleviate their condition, these workers are fighting for the most basic safeguards and against hyper-

Toll collection on Kozhikode bypass from January 1 is only a trial run, says NHAI

Vote chori is taking place via electoral rolls and not EVMs, Trinamool delegation says

The delegation highlights logical discrepancies affecting approximately 1.36 crore voters, including in unreasonable parent-child age gaps, grand

VPA Deputy Chairperson inaugurates heavy duty sweeping machine

Virat Kohli rings in 2026 with Anushka Sharma, calls her 'light of my life'

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli welcomed 2026 with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring wife Anushka Sharma, calling her the light of my life. Th

Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote

Opinion polls suggest that Jamaat-e-Islami will finish a close second to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the first election it has contested

Mysuru Avadhoota Datta Peetham seerannounces 7-day Bhagavata Yagna in Vijayawada for world Peace

Kuppadam textiles from Chemancheri gets recognition in Republic Day event in Delhi

Two master weavers from the Chemancheri unit of Kozhikode Sarvodaya Sangham have been invited to attend the Republic Day programme

Attack on minorities shows Sangh Parivars duplicity: Binoy Viswam

PLI Auto achieves major milestones with 35,657 crore investment: MHI

48,974 jobs have been generated till December 31

As China Flays Salmans Battle of Galwan, Indian Government. Backs Film

Theres freedom of expression in India, points out Ministry of Defence

Happy New Year 2026 wishes, messages and quotes to share with family, friends and loved ones

Happy New Year 2026 wishes: As 2026 approaches, New Year wishes offer a moment for reflection and connection. These messages convey love, gratitu

Kerala pastor among 8 held in Maharashtra over religious conversion bid; CM Vijayan slams move

Parliament Spent Less Than 30% Time On Lawmaking: PRS

Less than 30 per cent of the time was spent on legislative business. This includes the time spent on discussing and passing Bills: Reports

New district nameboards replace old ones in Markapuram

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Utkarsh, Shikhar power Jharkhand past Tamil Nadu

The openers put on 201 to make short work of the target of 244; Aparajiths century and Edens six-hitting heroics help Kerala pull off a heist aga

Transfers, postings of officers internal administrative decisions, says DGCA

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Wednesday said officers transfers and postings are internal administrative decisions and that any speculatio

CBI crackdown: Jhansi CGST officials caught taking Rs 70 lakh bribe; Rs 1.60 crore seized

The CBI has busted a bribery ring within the Jhansi CGST office, arresting five individuals, including a deputy commissioner, two superintendents

How Madhavbaug Integrates Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom With Modern Diagnostics and Technology

Woman ends life due to dispute with another family

Labour ministry notifies draft Rules across four Labour Codes

The ministry of labour and employment, on Wednesday, notified draft Rules for Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Co

Extended Liquor Sale Hours Likely to Boost Revenue on New Year Eve in AP

Accordingly, retail liquor shops will be permitted to sell liquor up to 12 midnight

Sarfaraz Khan makes selection case with 157 in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Arjun Tendulkar faces heat after costly spell

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan made a strong case for national selection with an aggressive 157 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Arjun Tendulkar en

Rectify Mistake: BJP Slams Muslim Group's Objections To Vande Mataram

A Muslim group's objections to a music competition themed on the national song, Vande Mataram, have been sharply criticised by the BJP.

Family members refuse to receive body after pregnant woman dies at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital

Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza

Several NGOs said the new rules will impact food and medical shipments to Gaza, at a time when humanitarian organisations say the amount of aid g

Fissures in Mahayuti? BJP MLA says 'workers feeling neglected'; seat-sharing talks in focus

Exporters welcome market access support intervention

Piped Cooking Gas Prices Cut By Rs 0.7 A Unit In Delhi-NCR

Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India's largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitch

Cabinet decides to convene Assembly session from January 20

555 lost mobile phones found and restored to owners in Madurai city

Telanganas tourism department clocks major wins in 2025

Hyderabad: Telangana secured investment commitments of Rs 22,324 crore in the tourism sector during 2025. The department on Wednesday released it

Murders, Major Crimes Decline in Nellore in 2025, Says SP

The SP said the police would continue to work closely with citizens to curb crime and ensure safety.

BS Medical Students Abroad Before 2021 Must Complete One-Year Internship: NMC

The NMC said the requirement has been introduced to ensure adequate clinical exposure to the Indian healthcare system, alignment with national tr