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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

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

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

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

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

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

NCB seized 2,362 kg of narcotic drugs this year

Emerging trafficking trends indicated a decline in the consumption of amphetamine-type stimulants

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

SLR, INSAS rifle, ammunition hidden by Maoists recovered in Chhattisgarhs Sukma

The recovered items include one bolt-action rifle, three muzzle-loading (bharmaar) guns, one 12-bore single-barrel rifle, 150 live rounds of 7.62

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

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

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

Zias funeral draws dignitaries from South Asian nations

Dhaka: High-level dignitaries from South Asian countries, including ministers and parliamentary speakers converged in Dhaka on Wednesday to atten

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

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

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.

33-year-old man fatally stabbed in northeast Delhi

The deceased was identified as Wasim. Preliminary inquiry revealed that Wasim had sustained stab injuries in the Shastri Park area, a police offi

Health Resolutions 2026: Adopt A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle This Year With These 5 Doctor's Tips

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with rising incidents linked to sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary choices, a

Faridabad gang-rape case: Woman allegedly assaulted and thrown from moving vehicle, two arrested

Faridabad rape case: A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van in Faridabad after being offered a lift by two men. The

Rashmika Dedicates Her Remarkable Career to Her Fans

ashmika completed nine years in the film industry and marked the milestone with a heartfelt note on Instagram.

Video: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Passes 'Water Test' At 180 Kmph

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

Who Is Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's Next CEO After Warren Buffett

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

Kuwait sets six-month overseas stay limit for expats

Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced new residency regulations limiting the length of time expat residents may remain outside the country to six co

Govt rolls out Rs 4,531-cr market access support for exporters

The government has launched a Rs 4,531 crore market access support scheme to aid exporters in participating in international fairs and exhibition

On Waves OTT, Manushya Weaves Laughter and Lore into a Reflective Hindi Web Series.

Manushya on Waves OTT follows a righteous Rakshasni's mission to inspire humanity, blending mythology, satire, and humor for family entertainment

Assam CM urges Hindus to have more children, flags demographic shift

Miracles Healthcare Expands Multispecialty Care with Orthopedic, ENT, and Gastro Specialists

Miracles Healthcare expands Gurgaon services, introducing Orthopedic, ENT, and Gastroenterology specialists at multiple sectors to simplify compr

Trump's return, PM Modi's carpool & Pikachu: Photos that defined world politics in 2025

2025 was dominated by Donald Trump's return to the White House, with striking photographs capturing his inauguration and key diplomatic encounter

April deadline set for critical flyover in South Hyderabad

The GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan on Tuesday inspected and reviewed the progress of works on the Comprehensive Development Corridor from Nalgonda

Dhurandhar Just Redefined Mens Fashion Without a Single Trend

Mumbai Company's Job Ad Bars Candidates Living In PGs Or Rented Flats, Triggers Backlash

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

Why Enrolling Your Child in a Preschool Is Important

Preschool builds social, emotional, and cognitive foundations, fostering independence and school-readiness through play-based learning and expert

Another Hindu killed in Bangladesh, saints speak out against rising violence

88 Injured in Loco Train Collision Inside Chamoli Hydropower Project Tunnel

Gopeshwar/Dehradun, Dec 31: At least 88 people were injured after two loco trains collided inside a tunnel of the under-construction Vishnugad-Pi

Thought of the Day by Erik Erikson: 'The more you know yourself, the more...' - today's self-knowledge quotes by the founder of psychosocial development theory

Thought of the Day: Erik Erikson's quote, The more you know yourself, the more patience you have for what you see in others, highlights how self-

Pakistan's polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

Pakistan has seen a significant drop in polio cases in 2025, with 30 reported compared to 74 the previous year. Despite ongoing militant attacks

Security Scare On New Years Eve, Explosives-Laden Car Seized In Rajasthan

An explosives-laden car with 150 kg of illegal ammonium nitrate concealed in bags of urea fertilizer was found in Rajasthans Tonk on New Years Ev

Khaleda Zia: From democracy icon to free speech villain- Bangladesh's iron lady of ironies

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia restored democracy but later banned Taslima Nasreen's books, crushed dissent and allied with Jamaat-

Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro, deepening EU ties despite fears

Bulgaria embraces the euro currency, becoming the 21st nation in the union. This move aims to boost investment and European integration. However,

Happy New Year 2026 wishes: Images, messages and captions for WhatsApp status, Facebook post and Instagram story

As the clock strikes midnight, New Year 2026 arrives with fresh hope, quiet courage and the promise of new beginnings. Whether you are sending a

Hyderabad: Mock fight using Allu Arjun, Jagan masks goes viral

Hyderabad: Pawan Kalyans stardom has always come with a festival-like fan culture, and that energy is back in full swing as his 2008 action-comed

India bans oral Nimesulide over 100 mg

Union Health Ministry notification cites health risks including liver toxicity and availability of safer alternatives as reasons for the ban

Watch: Two loco trains collide in Uttarakhands Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project tunnel

Mumbai New Year's Eve: Eateries, bars to stay open till 5 am

Maharashtra establishments can now stay open until 5 am on New Year's Eve. This extended timing applies to eateries, restaurants, hotels, orchest

From 2026, new food products will face stricter checks: FSSAI requires companies to back every claim with scientific evidence

Starting January 1, 2026, FSSAI will demand scientific proof for food safety. Submissions for new products or standard changes must include detai

Year ender 2025: Most profitable Indian movie with 1553% ROI, it's not Chhaava, Saiyaara, Dhurandhar, but this non-starrer, movie name is...

Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content

A TikTok profile showing videos of young women dressed in Polish national colours and calling for Poland to leave the EU has gained popularity in

From Trainee to Employer: Ajit Raj Scales Eye Care in Siddharthnagar

Siddharthnagar resident Ajit Raj leveraged the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana to equip his optical practice and create local jobs.

Thought of the day by John D. Rockefeller: 'Always try to turn every disaster into an opportunity.' Here's self-growth quotes by America's first billionaire

Thought of the day by John D. Rockefeller shares a message about facing disaster and finding opportunity. The quote reflects his life journey, bu

Zomato, Swiggy Offer Increased Payout To Gig Workers Amid Strike Call By Unions On New Years Eve

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they fo

Umar Khalid surrenders at Tihar jail after 14-day interim bail

Delhi: Activist Umar Khalid surrendered himself at Delhis Tihar jail on Sunday, December 29, after completing his 14-day interim bail period to a

HZICC: Hangzhou and the World: 10 Paired Conversations