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Among Bevco outlets, Kadavanthra outlet in Kochi topped the list with sales of 1.17 crore on New Years Eve

Yogesh had been trying to get his house vacated by his sons, following which they allegedly plotted his murder out of greed for the property, says police

The discoveries were made at the ancient Bhir Mound, where experts unearthed decorative stones dating to the 6th century BC and coins from the 2nd century AD

Efficient public transport, child-friendly initiatives, and a vibrant environment for art and culture... this is what Kochi wants to take forward to 2026

Former Thane deputy mayor and Shiv Sena leader Rajendra Sapte, who was keen on contesting from ward number 25 (Kalwa), lost the chance after it went to the BJP as part of a seat-sharing deal

APNA Vizianagaram district president Mahendra Giri said the government is extending the scheme to only 50 bedded hospitals which might not be viable in rural areas

The Finance Ministry has notified amendments to the Central Excise Act imposing an excise duty of 2,050-8,500 per 1,000 sticks based on cigarette length, effective February 1

Her concert at The Indian Fine Arts Society was bhava-rich and engaging with some sprightlyswarapassages.

Purported audio clip prompts Vigilance inquiry after complaint by Congress leader Anil Akkara. CPI(M) accused of luring IUML-backed Independent to secure power. CPI(M) denies allegations

The surge was particularly sharp in the last three days of the year

The AI chatbot Grok has been prompted by X users for several days to post provocative images of politicians and world leaders, referring to them as corrupt, uneducated, war criminals, or sex predators

The data showed that new export orders rose the least in 14 months in December 2025

At his concert for Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, the vocalist explored the raga at a leisurely pace.

The altercation broke out when Lal objected to the group shouting and playing loud music on January 1, 2026

Amit Shah is scheduled to chair a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs on crucial national issues in Wandoor in Sri Vijaya Puram on January 3, says a senior official of the Andaman and Nicobar administration

Security forces have been conducting search operations in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out two years ago

Ashok couches the glory of a 2,600-year-old past within the larger political and emerging cultural tensions of India

J.A.Jayantsartistry unfolded throughalapana,swarapatterns and rhythmic structures

Following the incident Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somasekar has alleged that illegal mining has been taking place in the area for some time and the leopards death was due to blasting at one of the quarries

Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme is a State government initiative to collect feedback from the public to plan future development ahead of 2026 Assembly elections

A truck carrying gypsum from Ahlanabad in Haryana to Varanasi rammed into another truck ahead of it after the latter suddenly applied brakes amid poor visibility due to dense fog, says Police

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 9.1 Celsius

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are different that playing cricket for Australia is possible

Two persons engaged in firefighting efforts suffered injuries and were given first aid, officials said

In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were trading higher

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is expected to trade in a narrow range as the 90 level is being protected by the Reserve Bank of India

AFP Sport looks at five of the clubs likely to be busiest before the window closes on February 2

The number of spacecraft in Earths orbit has jumped sharply in recent years as companies and countries race to deploy tens of thousands of satellites for internet constellations

Hong Kongs IPO pipeline includes AI startups and chipmakers, with Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX to debut next on January 8

Shares of Samsung Electronics rose as much as 3.8% in morning trade, outpacing the benchmark KOSPIs 1.1% rise

Chinas population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024 and experts have cautioned the downturn will continue

What makes a coherent national climate-resilient agriculture roadmap necessary?

The 90-year-old author and psychiatrist discusses ageing and the value of everyday happiness

The interview was taped on New Year's Eve, the same day the U.S. military announced strikes against five alleged drug-smuggling boats

Relations between China and Japan are at their chilliest point in years after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo

Several areas show abnormal deletions in categories such as gender and for reasons such as deaths

From tracksuits to charkhas, Indias 90-plus elders share secrets to living fully and meaningfully

Australian Open begins January 18 in Melbourne; the seven-time Grand Slam singles champions record at Melbourne Park is 54 wins and 21 losses

From a school building in Bowenpally to a chemical unit in Cherlapalli, narcotics operations functioned undisturbed for months and years in different parts of Hyderabad, shielded by familiarity and public trust. This strategy of hiding in plain sight, according to investigators, blunts suspicion, delays intelligence gathering and allows criminal economies to expand quietly.Naveen Kumardelves into the networks, methods and audacity of these hidden hubs

As cities expand, Indias old-growth trees slow time and record centuries of survival yet are felled for development

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Floods also damaged infrastructure in the affected districts, killed livestock, and affected 1,800 families

The global longevity movement is gaining steam from biohacking to blue zones. Is India ready?