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Kerala rings in New Year on a high with record liquor sales of 125.64 crore

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

2 Jan 2026 11:58 am
Murder of retired IAF personnel in Ghaziabad orchestrated by sons: Police

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

2 Jan 2026 11:56 am
Pakistan archaeologists find rare coins, decorative stones from UNESCO-listed site near Taxila

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

2 Jan 2026 11:55 am
2026: What Kochi wants to sustain from the past year

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

2 Jan 2026 11:55 am
Civic polls: Denied ticket, Shiv Sena leader stages protest march in Thane

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

2 Jan 2026 11:53 am
Andhra nursing home association urges government to relax norms for setting up of hospitals in rural areas

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

2 Jan 2026 11:52 am
Tobacco stocks continue to slide; ITC shares drop over 5%

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

2 Jan 2026 11:49 am
VidyaKalyanaramansconcert showcased that youthful enthusiasm can co-exist with time-tested values

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

2 Jan 2026 11:48 am
50-lakh bribery, cross-voting charge in Wadakkanchery block panchayat president poll sparks row in Kerala

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

2 Jan 2026 11:41 am
Andhra liquor sales surge in December on New Year festive demand

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

2 Jan 2026 11:38 am
Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok prompted by users to troll Trump, Modi, and Netanyahu

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

2 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Manufacturing PMI at 2-year low in December 2025 on easing new orders, output and employment

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

2 Jan 2026 11:28 am
A structured balance marked Akshay Padmanabhans concert

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

2 Jan 2026 11:27 am
Tailor stabbed to death during altercation with juveniles in Delhi; 1 held

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

2 Jan 2026 11:23 am
Shah set to arrive in Andamans to chair Parliamentary Panel meeting on January 3

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

2 Jan 2026 11:21 am
27 bombs neutralised in Manipur's Imphal East district

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

2 Jan 2026 11:19 am
Keeladi, a Sangam laboratory | Review of Sowmiya Ashoks The Dig

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

2 Jan 2026 11:13 am
Flautist J.A. Jayants performance at Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha was raga-centric

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

2 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Carcass of pregnant leopard found in outskirts of Bengaluru

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

2 Jan 2026 10:58 am
Kerala government kicks off Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme

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

2 Jan 2026 10:55 am
Truck driver burnt alive after collision amid dense fog on UP highway

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

2 Jan 2026 10:54 am
Dense fog shrouds Delhi; cold wave conditions likely till January 5

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

2 Jan 2026 10:35 am
Usman Khawaja: Pakistan-born Australian cricketer announces retirement after fifth Ashes Test

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

2 Jan 2026 10:21 am
Five houses gutted, two injured in fire in J&K's Kishtwar

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

2 Jan 2026 10:12 am
Stock markets rally in early trade, Sensex up 158 points to 85,346.79

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

2 Jan 2026 10:10 am
Rupee rises 6 paise to 89.92 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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

2 Jan 2026 10:02 am
What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window

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

2 Jan 2026 9:43 am
Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026

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

2 Jan 2026 9:33 am
China AI chipmaker Biren soars over 100% on Hong Kong debut as IPO wave builds

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

2 Jan 2026 9:19 am
Samsung Electronics says customers praised competitiveness of HBM4 chip

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

2 Jan 2026 9:02 am
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate

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

2 Jan 2026 8:49 am
Why does India need climate-resilient agriculture? | Explained

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

2 Jan 2026 8:30 am
Interview with Rhee Kun Hoo: a Korean masters guide to a happy life

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

2 Jan 2026 8:28 am
Maduro open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

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

2 Jan 2026 8:21 am
China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

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

2 Jan 2026 8:21 am
West Bengal SIR: Unusual patterns in deleted electors list

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

2 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Life after 90: Meet Indias nonagenarians who refuse to slow down

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

2 Jan 2026 8:00 am
Venus Williams gets Australian Open wild card at 45; set to return five years after last appearance

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

2 Jan 2026 7:45 am
In Telangana, illicit business behind an ordinary facade

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

2 Jan 2026 7:15 am
Indias ancient trees: Are we protecting natures living timekeepers?

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

2 Jan 2026 7:00 am
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people

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

2 Jan 2026 6:36 am
How long can humans really live? Inside the longevity science boom

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

2 Jan 2026 6:00 am