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As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand once again becomes one of the first countries to welcome the New Year.

A cobra was found hiding inside a two-wheeler helmet in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Wednesday.

Bank Holiday On 31 December And 1 January: As 2025 ends, bank customers across India are seeking clarity on branch operations for December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

AIBE 20 Result 2025: Nearly four weeks have passed since the AIBE 20 exam, and candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of the final answer key and results.

Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

As global security dynamics grow more volatile, the Indian Army is reshaping its preparedness around a critical pillar of modern warfare: endurance.

IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shared the footage of an elephant charging at a camera setup and removing the device after being potentially startled by it.

A suspended constable who allegedly raped a minor in Dholpur, Rajasthan, has been arrested in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Police reported that the accused was wearing a burqa and lipstick to pose as a woman at the time of his arrest.

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shares some surprising reasons why clean eating may not be enough for weight loss.

Anjel Chakma's haunting last words, We are not Chinese, we are Indian. What certificate do we need to show?, echo far beyond Dehradun, capturing the heartbreak of many Indians whose belonging is questioned without evidence or justification.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bengal for a three-day visit. This is not a tour marked by public rallies; instead, the focus is firmly on strategy.

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 Eve today.

The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.

Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.

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

Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, offered prayers at the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occassion of Pratishtha Dwadashi and the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha.

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with rising incidents linked to sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary choices, and increased stress levels.

The Vande Bharat Sleeper train reached a speed of 180 kmph on the Kota-Nagda section during a safety and stability demonstration.

Greg Abel will become the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, succeeding Warren Buffett, who is stepping down after a 60-year career.

Key strategies include daily study schedules, regular revision, stress management, health maintenance, and simulating exam conditions to build confidence and improve performance.

The company's job application form, which has gone viral, states that candidates staying in rented or PG accommodations are ot eligible for the role.

A bizarre incident has happened in Maharashtra politics ahead of the state's civic body elections. A Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader, who was performing his mother's last rites, was given the election ticket right at the crematorium.

Bollywood and TV actress Khushi Mukherjee has finally clarified her recent remarks concerning Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in an exclusive conversation with NDTV.

CCTV visuals have emerged showing the van in which a 28-year-old Faridabad woman was gang-raped on Tuesday for over two hours before being thrown on the road.

Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New Year's Eve amid strike call by gig workers' unions

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick celebrated the 10th birthday of a boy named Uber, born in an Uber cab in Delhi, highlighting the story of the driver's heroic help during the delivery.

Eligible candidates with a bachelor's or graduate degree can apply by February 25, 2026, for full scholarships including tuition waiver, free housing, and textbook fee exemption.

Dietary changes cannot reverse genetically programmed greying, but they can significantly slow progression and improve hair quality.

NTA UGC-NET 2025 Admit Card: The admit card has been released for all UGC-NET exams scheduled to be conducted between January 2 and January 6, 2025.

The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the state government will drop heavily drunk people to their homes amid New Year's Eve celebrations.

A video showing a man attempting to attack a police constable with a knife during the Vaikunta Ekadesi festival in Tamil Nadus Tirupur district has gone viral on social media, triggering concern over safety during religious events.

Ranjit 'Ricky' Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser to US President Donald Trump, is grabbing headlines after being awarded for his supposed role in India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations following Operation Sindoor earlier this year.

The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different department offices to help with the process through late January, according to a government document

Warren Buffett is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, and as he exits the stage after six decades, the spotlight turns not just on his successor Greg Abel, but also to one of his legacies. It's a market valuation tool that's now sounding the alarm.

A horrific incident has emerged from Assam, where a couple was killed after being burnt alive by a group of villagers on the suspicion of practising witchcraft in the Anlong district.

The students of the Government Higher Primary School in Bahadduribandi village travelled from Toranagallu's Jindal Airport to Bengaluru on a special flight arranged by headmaster Beerappa Andagi.

NIFT NIFTEE 2026 registration deadline extended by NTA to January 13 for broader candidate access. Exam will take place on February 8, 2026, in CBT and PBT modes.

The Congress will contest a chunk of seats 528 across the Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations, the most since 1999 in the January 15 civic body elections sans any alliance with big parties.

With official details still pending, estimated dates, prices, and booking procedures for Republic Day 2026 and Beating Retreat tickets are based on last year's arrangements.

Taiwan's world-leading microchip manufacturer TSMC says it has started mass producing next-generation 2-nanometre chips.

Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, retires on December 31 as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. He will continue as chairman. Greg Abel will formally take over as CEO on Thursday, January 1.

Setting realistic goals is the first step towards self-satisfaction in your weight loss journey. Here are some practical tips for creating a realistic weight loss diet plan.

A 28-year-old woman was gangraped in a moving van in Faridabad for over two hours and then thrown on the road early on Tuesday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked a fresh controversy after urging Hindu couples in the state to have more than one child, citing what he described as a declining birth rate among Hindus

Pakistan recorded its deadliest year of violence in a decade, with gunfights, airstrikes, and suicide bombings marking much of 2025, as relations with neighbouring Afghanistan deteriorated.

The couple stood together as Raihan's mother, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, addressed party workers and supporters during the bypoll campaign.

The year-end billboard campaign, titled '2025 in a Blink', utilises real-time consumer data to showcase humorous and hyper-local shopping habits across India.

JEE Advanced 2026 exam registration starts April 23 for qualifiers. Exam on May 17. Fee hikes apply for overseas exam centres and certain categories.

The uncle of Anjel Chakma, the Tripura student murdered in Uttarakhand after he objected to locals using racial slurs including calling his brother Michael and him 'Chinese momo' has hit back at the state police force for claiming the remarks.