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128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025: press group

The International Federation of Journalists said that across the globe, 533 journalists were currently in prison a figure that has more than doubled over the past half-decade

1 Jan 2026 6:55 am
Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint

Analyses of OSIRIS-REx samples from Bennu show the asteroid carries ribose, glucose, amino acids, and nucleobases; the discovery also includes nitrogen-rich polymers and abundant presolar grains of supernova origin, raising questions about how the earth acquired lifes ingredients

1 Jan 2026 6:00 am
Over 3,000 police deployed for new year celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

A 30-member police team conducted a combing operation in Yelagiri Hills on Wednesday to prevent any untoward incidents during new year celebrations

1 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Sex systems drive faster mitochondrial evolution in many insects

The results of a new study show how the way a species produces its males and females can shape the path of mitochondrial evolution, revealing an unexpected connection between reproductive biology and diversity. The implications extend to how experts keep track of insect biodiversity

1 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026: reports

President Emmanuel Macron has often pointed to social media as one of the factors to blame for violence among young people

1 Jan 2026 5:22 am
One security force member killed, two wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

The attacker detonated himself while being searched by the patrol after arousing suspicion

1 Jan 2026 5:19 am
1 Jan 2026 5:02 am
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

The President has made a crackdown on crime in citiesa centerpiece of his second term and has toyed with the idea ofinvoking the Insurrection Actto stop his opponents from using the courts to block his plans

1 Jan 2026 4:53 am
U.S. military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing three and possibly leaving survivors

The military said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard and distanced themselves from the vessels before they were attacked

1 Jan 2026 4:30 am
Houses for poor in Telangana took shape in 2025

Housing dept to bring out policy for LIG and MIG

1 Jan 2026 4:06 am
Fervour marks Vaikunta Dwadasi celebrations

Scores of pilgrims took a holy dip in the temple pushkarini

1 Jan 2026 3:52 am
1 Jan 2026 3:02 am
Child maintenance is a shared parental duty, not charity or punishment: Delhi HC

Rejecting the husbands arguments, the court held that a womans earning capacity does not absolve the father of his parental responsibilities

1 Jan 2026 2:42 am
West Bengal gets its first female Chief Secretary as Nandini Chakravorty

NandiniChakravorty, who was in charge of States Home and Hill Affairs Department replaced Manoj Pant as the Chief Secretary who superannuated on December 31

1 Jan 2026 2:22 am
Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistans cricketers at T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan has been named captain of Afghanistans 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

1 Jan 2026 2:03 am
CM highlights govt.s work, sets 2026 as deadline for resolving legacy issues

Gupta promises landfill elimination by year end; govt. to spend 17,000 croreto boost electricity infrastructure in 3 years, says CMO; AAP counters Guptas claims, terms them empty promises

1 Jan 2026 1:45 am
Will protect Waqf properties in West Bengal, Mamata assures through newspaper advertisement

The half-page advertisements published in major national and vernacular dailies states that the West Bengal Government continues to oppose the new Waqf Amendment Act

1 Jan 2026 1:22 am
Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same

When road accidents occur, the law insists on knowing ones income before assigning value to ones life. This violates the promise of equality and dignity

1 Jan 2026 1:15 am
Descent into farce: on the Election Commission of India, the SIR

Ad hoc changes and poor implementation mar the Election Commission of Indias Special Intensive Revision of elcetoral rolls

1 Jan 2026 12:20 am
Indias space programme, a peoples space journey

India is not only an active participant in the space age but is also shaping it

1 Jan 2026 12:16 am
Hold the centre: on the road ahead for Bangladesh

Bangladesh needs a leader who can keep extremists at bay

1 Jan 2026 12:10 am
The U.S. tariff shock, Indias pharma future

For India, its strength in generics acts as a buffer, but diversification and reforms are a necessity

1 Jan 2026 12:08 am
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 out of political animosity, says Dharmendra Pradhan

31 Dec 2025 11:50 pm
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 fastest woman to the mark of 10,000 runs in international cricket in addition to playing an integral role in Indias victorious ODI World Cup campaign at home

31 Dec 2025 11:47 pm