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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

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

Kochi Muziris Biennale artwork controversy: artist Tom Vattakuzhy says he didnt intend to hurt anyones sentiments

He says his work is not a distortion of The Last Supper as alleged by those opposing it. A statement by the curators says the artwork depicts Mat

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

Railways Complete 180 kmph CRS Trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

New Delhi, Dec 31: Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed safety trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat sleepe

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

Amit Shah Meets BJP Public Representatives in Kolkata, Calls Dilip Ghosh for Discussions

Besides the state leaders, the meeting was also attended by the party's central observers for Bengal like Sunil Bansal, Bhupendra Yadav, Biplab D

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

Indian Army's Animal Contingent to March on Republic Day 2026

Leading the column will be the hardy Bactrian camels, recently inducted for operations in the cold deserts of Ladakh

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

Dalit organisations demand capital punishment to guilty in honor killing

Submitting a memorandum addressed to CM Siddaramaiah, the organisations described the incident as not only an attack on an individual but also an

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.

Arrest of Keralite priest in Nagpur sparks protests, political backlash in Kerala

CSI Bishop Sabu Malayil Koshy, secretary of CSI Bishops Council, condemns the arrests of the priest, his wife and others, calling it a blatant vi

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

Veegaland Developers files papers with SEBI for 250-cr IPO

s of October 31, 2025, the company has completed 10 residential projects aggregating to 11.05 lakh square feet of saleable area, and has nine ong

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

Big Bullion Theory: Gold, silver retain sparkle in shaky geopolitical sands

New Delhi: Outsmarting all asset classes globally in 2025, gold and silver with massive returns and repeated record-breaking rallies redefined th

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

Gig workers nationwide strike: why are they protesting?

Nationwide protests by quick e-commerce delivery workers disrupted services in several cities on December 31, raising concerns over delays and re

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

How Andhra Pradesh fared in 2025

We cover the state with articles talking about political controversies, maoist movements, road safety and other developments.

Baba Vanga Predictions 2026: Earthquakes, World War and Alien contact, here's what the blind mystic has forecasted for the New Year

Baba Vanga 2026 Predictions: As 2026 nears, Baba Vanga's prophecies of massive natural disasters, World War 3, AI surpassing human control, and a

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

Kerala State Electricity Board invites bids for short-term power procurement to address summer demand surge

All power generators, including State utilities, captive power generators, distribution licencees and State-run electricity boards possessing val

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

Rajnath Hoists Flag at Ram Temple Complex on 2nd Anniversary of Pran Pratishtha

Ayodhya, Dec 31: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hoisted a flag at the Annapurna Temple within the Ram Temple complex and offered pra

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