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Tanya Mittal owns over 150 bodyguards? Bigg Boss 19 contestants sets record straight

Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal has addressed the claims around her having 150 bodyguards.

2 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh's film emerges highest grosser of 2025

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 115.70 crore net at the indian box office in its fourth week. Its 28 days total collection stands at Rs 780 crore net.

2 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
Vijay Rashmika, Nupur Stebin to Allu Sirish Nayanika: Celebs set to get married in 2026

From Vijay Deverakonda - Rashmika Mandanna, Nupur Sanon - Stebin Ben, Anshula Kapoor - Rohan Thakkar to Allu Sirish - Nayanika' celebs set to get married in 2026

2 Jan 2026 4:31 pm
BSE resolves 109 investor complaints against 92 companies in Dec

Further, the stock exchange informed that the top three companies where complaints have been pending for redressal for more than one month as of September 2025 include JSW Steel Limited, Madhuveer Com 18 Network Limited, and Dhani Services Limited.

2 Jan 2026 4:29 pm
Celebs' 2026 NYE photo dump: Virat KohliAnushka Sharma party with family, Anil Kapoor raises toast, VijayRashmika cuddle in Rome

Here's a look at celebrities' and cricketers' New Year photo dump, all about love, hugs, cuddles, kisses, fun, food, family and fans! Fans went crazy upon seeing two photos Virat shared of him and Anushka within a span of 24 hours. Indeed, a happy New Year moment for fans.

2 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
NIA chargesheets three more accused in 2023 LeT-linked B'luru prison radicalisation case

In its second supplementary charge sheet, the agency named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A, and Dr Nagaraj S. under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P) Act), the Explosive Substances Act, the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Karnataka Prisons Act.

2 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Man arrested for playing anti-national song on loudspeaker near temple in Palghar

According to the FIR registered at Naigaon Police Station, Sub-Inspector Pankaj Kilje, while patrolling the area in a private vehicle around 1.30 p.m., heard the anti-national song blaring from Ruhann Hair Cutting Salon in Karamdpada, located opposite the Durga Mata Mandir.

2 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
Under operation Milap, Delhi Police traced 1,303 missing people, children in 2025

In December alone, the South-West District Police successfully traced 102 missing people, comprising 35 missing or kidnapped children and 67 missing adults. They were traced between December 1 and December 31 through coordinated search operations and intensive fieldwork.

2 Jan 2026 4:23 pm
Nifty, Bank Nifty hit record highs, Sensex up 0.67 pc

Nifty hit a record high at 26,330 earlier in the day. Its previous high was 26,325. Bank Nifty also surged to a fresh all-time high of 60,152.35, driven by continued strength in the banking pack.

2 Jan 2026 4:21 pm
Cold wave to intensify in Delhi-NCR; air quality improves

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated locations in Delhi between January 2 and 5. A cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature falls between 4.5 and 6.5 degrees Celsius below the normal average.

2 Jan 2026 11:31 am
Four More Shots Please co-stars Kirti Kulhari, Rajeev Siddhartha confirm dating via Instagram [reactions]

Kirti Kulhari confirmed her relationship with her Four More Shots Please co-star Rajeev Siddhartha through a reel on Instagram, and netizens could not help but react.

2 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Javed Akhtar warns of legal action against creators making his deepfake video with misleading claims

A few days ago, Javed Akhtar and Islamic scholar Mufti Shamail Nadwi engaged in a high-profile public debate in New Delhi titled 'Does God Exist?' at the Constitution Club of India, moderated by journalist Saurabh Dwivedi. Akhtar, well known for his secular and atheistic views, challenged traditional theistic arguments, raising questions about faith, evidence, and reason.

2 Jan 2026 11:27 am
Pakistan expands US lobbying through think tanks, firms

One filing shows that the Islamabad Policy Research Institute paid $900,000 for lobbying and public policy outreach in the United States. The institute is a Pakistan-based think tank affiliated with Pakistan's National Security Division.

2 Jan 2026 11:25 am
Sensex, Nifty post mild gains as auto, metal stocks lead rally

As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent to 85,374 and Nifty gained 61 points, or 0.24 per cent to 26,208. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 adding 0.42 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.30 per cent.

2 Jan 2026 11:25 am
Seasonal influenza cases rise in Bengaluru: All you need to know about symptoms and prevention

Bengaluru is witnessing a steady increase in seasonal influenza cases as temperatures dip. Doctors from government and private hospitals have reported a rise in patients with flu-like symptoms. Seasonal influenza is a contagious viral infection that spreads through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces.

1 Jan 2026 5:19 pm
Switzerland blast kills at least 40, several injured in bar fire during New Year celebrations

A powerful explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland during New Year celebrations, killing multiple people and leaving several others injured, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The exact cause of the blast has not yet been determined, though the incident occurred at a time when Switzerland has been facing forest fires amid an unusually dry spell.

1 Jan 2026 5:17 pm
New tax on cigarettes hits ITC, Godfrey Phillips India stocks

Indian tobacco companies face stock decline after government imposes cigarette tax hike. ITC, Godfrey Phillips India affected.

1 Jan 2026 5:15 pm
Sensex, Nifty end flat on 1st trading day of 2026

On the upside, 26,25026,300 stands out as a crucial supply zone. A decisive and sustained breakout above this band could open the path toward 26,40026,500, market watchers stated.

1 Jan 2026 5:05 pm
New Year resolution is peace on earth, says Trump

When asked about his New Year's resolution at the New Year's Eve gathering on Wednesday, the President replied: Peace. Peace on earth. Peace on earth. He did not respond to questions about the CIA's role in an attack on Venezuela or whether he would put boots on the ground in Ukraine.

1 Jan 2026 4:08 pm
Man hacked to death over Instagram messages to ex-girlfriend; girl's brother, fiance arrested

The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Manjunath, a resident of Udeva village near Tarikere. The arrested persons include the girl's brother Kiran, her fiance Venu, and their friends Appu and Manju. Manjunath was stabbed on Wednesday night near the Attiganalu village flyover and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.

1 Jan 2026 4:06 pm
New Year begins on a wet note for Mumbaikars, unexpected rain drenches parts of city

Showers began shortly before 6 a.m., with some areas experiencing moderate rain while others reported light drizzling. The intensity of the rain gradually eased after around 6.15 a.m. Residents in Colaba, Byculla and Lower Parel described monsoon-like conditions, with visibility dropping significantly along key stretches such as the Coastal Road and the Eastern Freeway due to the rainfall. By dawn, the showers had slowed down and settled into a steady drizzle.

1 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
As AQI worsens, Delhi Minister says govt making 'serious efforts' to deal with pollution

The capital's air quality deteriorated further on Wednesday, slipping into the 'severe' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 408. Dense fog combined with heavy pollution sharply reduced visibility across large parts of the city, adding to commuter woes.

31 Dec 2025 11:26 pm
ISKP emerges as Pakistan's new deniable proxy against India

An Intelligence Bureau official said that plans are already afoot to expand the footprint of the ISKP into India, with the main focus being Jammu and Kashmir. This is a dangerous game that Pakistan is playing, as the final goal is to infiltrate India. While the ISKP has immense capabilities for carrying out large-scale strikes, the benefit Pakistan would gain is the deniability factor. The ISKP is not a Pakistan-based group. It is headquartered in Afghanistan, and hence if an attack is carried o

31 Dec 2025 11:25 pm
293 killed in mob attacks in Bangladesh since Yunus took over: Rights group

People have been beaten and killed without any evidence, investigation or legal process, by creating suspicion and rumours. In the name of the Tawheed Janata, mobs have been illegally formed to vandalise art and cultural centres, attack the Baul community -- and even burn bodies from graves. There have been incidents of harassment of people of opposing views, including freedom fighters, Bangladeshi Bengali daily Prothom Alo quoted the rights body as saying.

31 Dec 2025 4:05 pm
Govt rationalises certain international letter post services from Jan 1

These are registered Small Packet service, in line with UPU decisions restricting registration to document-only; Outward Small Packet service, including letter post items containing goods sent by Sea, SAL or Air; and Surface Letter Mail Service and Surface Air Lifted (SAL) Letter Mail Service for outward letter post items.

31 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
CM Dhami directs better medical facilities for injured in Chamoli tunnel accident

The District Magistrate explained that one locomotive train carrying workers and officials and another carrying construction material were moving on the single-track inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti project, being constructed by THDC (India), when the collision occurred.

31 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
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 dominance in the Shia-majority constituency. The defeat coincided with deepening internal turmoil, marked by open dissent from Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi over the reservation policy.

31 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
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; the year 2025 came with some of the most significant and jolting events.

31 Dec 2025 2:47 pm
Mirwaiz Drops Hurriyat Chairman Tag from Social Media, Triggers Political Speculation

Removal of the long-held designation sparks debate across mainstream and separatist circles as Mirwaiz cites pressure from authorities and the ban on Hurriyat constituents.

27 Dec 2025 3:35 pm
Reservation Row Deepens Rift Between Omar Abdullah, NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi

Dissident Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah warns of joining student protests as Chief Minister rejects pressure tactics on reservation policy.

27 Dec 2025 3:34 pm