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Bengaluru rings in 2026 with a night full of revelry

Lorry driver, helper held for smuggling 75 kg ganja on T.N.-A.P. border

Lighting of deepam in Thirupparankundram cant be stopped by anyone: Union Minister

Though the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had granted permission to light the lamp in Thirupparankundram, the State government was acting

Smritis record-breaking year to remember

In 2025, the vice-captain of the Indian womens team raised her game to a different level and accomplished various feats, notably becoming the fas

T.N. Cyber Crime Wing rescues 1,212 potential victims of cyber crime

Nainar Nagenthran writes to Amit Shah on 'deteriorating' law and order in T.N.

BJP leader cites a series of violent and heinous incidents reported in recent times

Since 2014, Govt Institutionalised Delivery, Accountability: Modi

The PRAGATI ecosystem has helped accelerate projects worth more than 85 lakh crore

Strong end-user demand lifts Mumbai home registrations in 2025

Property registrations in the Mumbai municipal region rose 6 per cent year-on-year to 1,50,231 units in the 2025 calendar year, marking the highe

Secured over 92% conviction rate, cracked key terror cases in 2025: NIA

Major achievements include extradition of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana from the U.S., and the arrest of several terrorists an

Point machine failure disrupted Metrorail green line service: CMRL officials

Our Defence Stymied APs Plans on Godavari Water Use: Uttam

Uttam Kumar Reddy says APs Polavaram-linked projects violate tribunal awards and law

India-UAE joint military exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

The DESERT CYCLONEII exercise strengthened professional bonds between the two armies and contributed to the development of interoperable capabili

Babar Azam vs Mohammad Rizwan: Match timing, venue and where to watch Pakistan stars in BBL New Year's Day clash

The Big Bash League 2025-26 kicks off 2026 with a blockbuster as Babar Azam faces Mohammad Rizwan in Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers at Dock

Dave Ramsey says 50% of Americans make this big Social Security blunder how to fix it

Dave Ramsey warns Americans about a common retirement mistake. Many workers depend too much on Social Security and save too little money. Researc

Iran protests enter 4th day as clashes spread beyond Tehran

Demonstrators took to the streets of Tehran and outside the capital on Wednesday, extending unrest that began after the national currency plunged

Left govt. distances itself from Bevcos liquor-naming contest amid Church criticism

Excise Minister says the advertisement inviting the public to suggest a name and logo for the liquor brand was issued by Bevco and the govt. has

Clicking on Happy New Year Link on Whatsapp Could Empty Your Bank Account

As India gears up for New Year celebrations, cybercrime authorities warn of a new 'greeting scam' targeting users on messaging platforms. Fraudst

EAM S Jaishankar represents India at funeral of Khaleda Zia, meets Tarique Rahman

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. He conveyed condolences from

US stock market ends 2025 with a crash as Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq drift lower today can Wall Street still extend gains into 2026?

US stock market ends 2025 on a weak note as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 150 points, extendi

Russia releases video of Ukraine's attack on Prez Putin's residence

Kyiv says Moscow has produced no evidence to support its allegations and that Russia invented the alleged attack to block progress at talks on en

DC Edit | Lets Hope for a Year of Peace!

As conflicts rage worldwide, a brief South Asian ceasefire offers rare hope for peace

Six Get 20-Year Jail in Gangrape Bid

Five of the accused (A1 to A5) were sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment

English translation of Swaminatha Iyers writings on music released

Tamil Nadu government announces gift hamper for Pongal

State govt. announces promotions and transfers of IPS officers

Deputy CM lays foundation for sports infrastructure

Why can't Vaibhav Suryavanshi represent India yet? Everything you need to know about ICC rules

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is yet to be eligible to represent India at the international level. Here's everything you need to kn

AP CM Extends New Year Greetings To Beneficiaries of NTR Bharosa Pensions

Naidu stated that since the formation of the present government 18 months ago, Andhra Pradesh has spent over Rs 50,000 crore on pensions, a scale

Taiwan reunification 'unstoppable': Xi in new year address; highlights USD 170 bn Brahmaputra dam

The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable, Xi said amid stepped up high-powered drills by the Chinese military in

When and where to watch the 2026 Rose Parade? Start time, channel, viewing options and all other details

The 137th Rose Parade will be broadcast live on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. ET from Pasadena, California. Hosted by Kevi

RSS chief urges Hindus to look beyond caste, wealth or language

Mr. Bhagwat said that temples, water bodies and cremation grounds should be open to all Hindus

Cancel permits of quarries posing a risk to petroleum pipeline: environmentalists

New Year 2026: After night of partying, expert reveal useful tips to recover from hangover

New Year celebrations often mean consuming unlimited alcohol the whole night as the revelers continue partying till early morning. However, revel

DRDO conducts salvo launch of Pralay missiles off Odisha coast

The DRDO carried out a salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles from the same launcher on December 31. The test was held off the coast of O

Situation along northern borders remains stable, yet sensitive: Defence ministry

India's northern borders are stable yet sensitive, with the Army robustly deployed to handle any contingency. Bilateral talks have fostered posit

Pharmacies to display QR code for reporting adverse drug events

In 10 days, around 42,000 chemist shops in T.N. will display the QR codeas per the instructions of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

Jammu & Kashmir: Lessons of 2025, Hope for 2026

As Jammu & Kashmir steps into 2026, the year gone by leaves behind a complex mix of pain, resilience and cautious optimism. 2025 will be remember

Railway Police To Deploy AI-driven CCTV To Boost Security

Priority would be given to strengthening the Pan-India criminal gang records database

Digvijays RSS Remark Draws Rare Praise From BJP

Senior Congress leader and former minister Raja Pateria has also backed Mr. Singhs statement, saying that Congress must try to understand its riv

DC Edit | India 4th Largest Economy: 2026 Is Off to a Flying Start

Tariffs, reforms, and quiet trade deals shape Indias path beyond Trump-era protectionism

State Cabinet sanctions 159 posts at Cochin cancer centre

Vijayawada revels in new year celebrations

Kavitha's Car Flagged 16 Times For Traffic Violations

The challans were issued between December 29, 2024, and October 31, 2025.

Operation Sindoor delivered calibrated, decisive blow; sent unambiguous message to world: Government

India's Operation Sindoor, a decisive response to the Pahalgam attack, showcased unwavering resolve against terror. Precision strikes on Pakistan

Domestic PNG becomes cheaper in Delhi, NCR from Jan 1

Prayers and celebrations mark New Year 2026 in Coimbatore

Pakistans National Assembly Speaker briefly interacts with EAM Jaishankar in Dhaka

Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said a brief interaction took place between National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and External Affairs Min

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker briefly interacts with EAM Jaishankar in Dhaka

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a brief interaction in Dhaka, markin

Helped Boost Ties: PM In Letter To Tarique Rahman After Khaleda Zia's Death

PM Modi's letter was delivered today by foreign minister S Jaishankar, who represented India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia.

Like commercial vehicles, soon private vehicles need to get fitness test done at automated testing stations

Toss was crucial, says Jharkhand skipper Kushagra

Indias largest BOT highway project gets Cabinet nod; SuratChennai travel time to drop 45%

The Union Cabinet greenlit a massive 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, connecting Nashik to Solapur and Akkalkot, at an estimated Rs 19,1

Dominant Women in Blue on the right track for T20 WC

Harmanpreet& Co. come up with a ruthless display to sweep the series against Sri Lanka; all-rounderDeepti,Shafalistar for India; after disappoint

791 drone incursions in 2025: Defense ministry cites Pakistan-backed infiltration attempts; spoofers, jammers counter threat

India faced nearly 800 drone intrusions along its western border in 2025, highlighting increased smuggling and infiltration attempts. Forces succ

Honey-trap Gang Targeting Bizmen Busted In Jagtial

Realtors, politicians were targeted

Encroachment On Govt Land, 4 Booked

When the documents were verified with the Collectorate, the papers were found to be fake: Officials

Goa nightclub fire: Illegal salt pan structure, collusion with officials; what probe report revealed

A magisterial inquiry found a Goa nightclub, where 25 died in a fire, was illegally built on a salt pan and operated without valid permissions. S

At PRAGATI Meet, PM's 'Reform, Perform And Transform' Mantra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the mantra of reform, perform and transform at the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, which accelerat

Drastic drop in grave crime cases in Madurai City in 2025

Commissioner of Police attributes it to concerted efforts, increased patrolling, preventive efforts

Awareness rally held on road safety

2012 Pune Serial Blasts Accused Shot Dead In Maharashtra

Bunty Jahagirdar, one of the accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shrirampur town i

Nandini Chakravorty Appointed West Bengal's First Woman Chief Secretary

Nandini Chakravorty was appointed on Wednesday as the chief secretary of West Bengal, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the state, a s

Parking Facility at Platform No. 1 of Secunderabad Railway Station Suspended

However, passengers were allowed to utilise the parking facility available on the side of platform number 10 for boarding trains, as well as pick

Kerala minister urges new local body members to prioritise waste management

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Heralding Dawn of the Age of Robots in 2026!

As humanoid robots rise, geopolitics fractures and the promise of progress turns unsettling

Op Sindoor Resounding Testament To Resolve Against Terrorism: Government

Operation Sindoor stands as a esounding testament to India's unwavering resolve against terrorism, the defence ministry said.

GHMC Commissioner promises vastly improved performance in the new year

Malayali priest, seven others get bail in conversion case

The priest was arrested following a complaint from members of VHP and the Bajrang Dal; the priest, his family and his associates had gone to Shin

SC Holds Winter Vacation Courts For First Time; CJI Presides

CJI Kant, who was sworn in on November 24, had announced on December 19 that vacation benches, including one headed by him, would sit during the

Bandi Warns Leaders Against Lobbying For Tickets

Do not call me or my family members seeking tickets. Anyone trying to exert pressure through such means will lose their chance entirely: Bandi Sa

YouTuber booked for offensive remarks against Hindu deities

Head constable suspended for involvement in land grabbing case

Decade after GMRs ouster, AAI to study Maldives plea to run airport

Following a request from the Maldives government, the Civil Aviation Ministry has asked AAI to study a proposal to engage Indian companies to man

Kardashians reality show pulled from streaming without warning fans have just hours left

Fans of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' have been blindsided as the entire series is set to vanish from Peacock without prior official announce

U19 Asia Cup final row escalates as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi confirms ICC complaint against India over players' behaviour

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that Pakistan will lodge a formal complaint with the ICC against India following the U19 Asia Cup final c

Is Target open on New Years Day 2026? Costco, Walmart, Publix hours & what stores are open tomorrow?

Target open on New Years Day: As New Year's Day 2026 approaches, shoppers wonder about store openings. Many retailers will be open, but hours dif

NMC Asks Hospitals To Stock Anti-rabies Vaccine Enforces SC Order On Stray Dog Control

Any stray dog found inside must be immediately removed, sterilised and vaccinated, and not returned to the same location.

MLA Challenges BRS Over Kondagattu Temple Funds

Questioning the previous governments record, the MLA challenged BRS leaders to prove that even a single rupee was brought to the Kondagattu Anjan

Dharmasthala case: Temple seeks court permission to participate in case

Year 2025: Lokesh Heralded A Vibrant Era For IT

Lokesh was instrumental in organising the mega events which stole the show

'Hate-filled agenda': Cong slams arrest of Nagpur Christian priest; demands action against Bajrang Dal

Congress has slammed the BJP following the arrest of a Christian priest and 11 others in Nagpur during a prayer meeting, accusing the party of re

Two migrant workers attacked by unidentified men in Sivaganga

NMDCThe Hindu FIC Chess Tournament in Hyderabad on January 3

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Looking Ahead to 2026: Fears, Hopes and Uncertainties

Economic complacency, regional tensions, and domestic discontent shadow Modis optimism

Prolonged Cold Wave in Adilabad District Causes Health Issues

Due to the cold, people are staying indoors during early morning hours and venturing out only later in the day, returning home by evening. Temper

J&K Police Conducted 541 Cordon-Search Ops In Jammu In 2025 No Active Terrorist Presence

Jammu, Dec 31: Intensive security and crime-control measures remained in force in Jammu, with police conducting 541 cordon-and-search operations

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

Isro Conducts Ground Test For SSLV Third Stage

The test was held at the solid motor static test facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

Entering 2026 sober: Gen Z indulge in alcohol free parties, choose kirtan, bhajan clubbing for New Year's celebration

Gen Z has started a new trend of ditching traditional clubbing and alcohol-fueled parties and adapting a more neutral but mind-laxing way of welc

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