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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
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
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
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
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
Chikkadpally-Domalguda bridge over Hussain Sagar nala inaugurated
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.
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
A structured balance marked Akshay Padmanabhans concert
At his concert for Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, the vocalist explored the raga at a leisurely pace.
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
Protect glaciers in 2026 | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
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
Flautist J.A. Jayants performance at Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha was raga-centric
J.A.Jayantsartistry unfolded throughalapana,swarapatterns and rhythmic structures
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Why does India need climate-resilient agriculture? | Explained
What makes a coherent national climate-resilient agriculture roadmap necessary?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Connemara Library with new childrens corner and science park to open soon
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
Sambusek, fatayer and kvass at Plente, a new veggie restaurant in Bengaluru
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?
Let food be thy medicine: on nutrition and diet in oncology
Wholesome, nutrient-rich food can both protect from non-communicable diseases such as cancer and also serve as a pillar for recovery from cancer
Judgement, prejudice, misunderstandings: what trans men face when they access healthcare
The healthcare system for trans men and gender-diverse people remains constrained by limited research, poor understanding of their identities, and a one-size-fits-all model of care, say experts
Russia asks U.S. to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker: report
Russia made the formal diplomatic request as Trump also seeks to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
At least six reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Irans theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere
Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says
This is the latest child death reported in Gaza as storms, cold weather and flooding worsen already brutal living conditions
Hatchery for Olive Ridley nesting set up at Besant Nagar beach
The facility in Besant Nagar beach is fully operational. Plans are also on to set up hatcheries in Neelankarai, Kovalam, and Pulicat; more of these will come up this nesting season, if required
Venezuela frees 88 more prisoners detained after post-election protests
The New Years Day release follows the governments announcement that it released 99 people on December 26, which would bring a total of 187 people released in two weeks
Huge public response to online booking for visit to Victoria Hall
Entry charges have been fixed at 25 for the general public; the time slot for each visit is 90 minutes and up to 60 visitors will be allowed per day
Fifty years ago | Jewellery forms bulk of Madras disclosures
Russia hands to U.S. what it says is proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence
Ukraine and Western countries have disputed Russias account of the alleged attempted strike
New Year celebrations pass off peacefully in city with tight security
Australia's Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes test
The Pakistan-born batter injured his back in the Ashes opener in Perth and missed the second test before initially being dropped from the team for the third in Adelaide
A hundred years ago | New rugby wireless station
Owaisi advocates enhanced education access and standards in Telangana
I would like to be known for my work in the education field rather than my political speeches, says AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi
WTT Youth Contender: 334 players from 10 countries, Feeder Series in Vadodara
The second edition of the WTT Youth Contender, featuring U-11 to U-19 categories, will be held from January 2 to 5, followed by the WTT Feeder Series from January 7 to 11
State records 5.78% growth in net GST collections in December 2025
At 2,652 crore, the collections are the highest-ever for the month of December since the GST regime began in 2017, says official
Cave in on R.K. Mutt Road disrupts traffic
Approached HC 104 times to hold rallies in West Bengal: BJP leader
Suvendu Adhikari said that interventions by the Calcutta High Court were necessary because the police routinely denied permission purely to stifle opposition voices and crush democratic rights
First time in its history, Bangladesh to try postal ballots in 2026 election
According to the Election Commission of Bangladesh, more than 1.2 million Bangladeshi citizens both living at home and abroad have registered already to cast votes through postal ballot system
ED searches seven locations in Rajasthan in Digi Mudra scam case
The ED initiated investigation based on the first information reports registered by the Special Task Force, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and other police stations in various districts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha and Maharashtra
ED attaches 33.66-crore assets in Birla Emporium-Ira Finance case
The ED probe is based on a First Information Report registered by the police in Manipur, against Yumnam Irabanta Singh, director of Birla Emporium and Ira Finance
Nadia bomb blast victim Tamannas mother hospitalisedin Kolkata after condition deteriorates
Opposition blames government and police for the situation; Trinamool says police taking necessary action
Police act against 130 locals for possessing VPNs on mobile phones in Kashmir
Genuine users were released after detailed device analysis with a strict warning to refrain from VPN usage in the future, the police said
City records cleanest air in 8 years: Sirsa
On New Years day, Gupta vows to make Delhi green
President,V-P and PM extend New Year wishes
Heavy rush at India Gate, traffic snarl as Delhi rings in New Year
People across age groups come out in huge numbers, straining public transportand clogging roads despite heavy policing; high footfall at temples and zoo adds to pressure; Delhi Police officials issue 868 drunk driving challans on New Years eve
Ashes: Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England
In the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, veteran batter Steve Smith will continue to lead the Australian side
Govt. conducts survey to trace, re-enroll school dropouts
DoE files police complaint over false claims on teachers counting stray dogs
Dope-tainted Reetika dropped; compound archers enter TOPS core group
The list was drastically pruned from 179 to 94 last year, marking the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics cycle. But it has been redrawn to reflect the performances of the past one year
Australia names a spin-heavy squad of 15 players for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India
Starc has missed just one of the past six ICC's T20 events but retired from the format at the international level late last year
KCR wrote 28 letters for enhanced Krishna water share: Harish Rao
PE-VC firms invested $3,513 million across 61 deals in Tamil Nadu-based companies in 2025
Q4 sees sharp slowdown
First phase of nation-wide tiger estimation exercise to begin next week in the State
Letters to The Editor January 2, 2026
T.N. govt. revises rules on using funds for people hit by mining operations
The rules specify that a minimum of 70% of the District Mineral Trust Fundmust be spent only on directly affected areas, andfor high-priority sectors such as drinking water supply and health care
Let food be thy medicine: on nutrition as component of healing in oncology
Wholesome, nutrient-rich food can both protect from non-communicable diseases such as cancer and also serve as a pillar for recovery from cancer
Mob rule: on migrants, rising hate crimes in India
The bogey of infiltration is resulting in hate crimes across India
Mandating student presence, erasing learning
Indian universities must confront a truth that they evade a classroom where attendance is enforced is pedagogically bankrupt
Getting teens to read the news
Through board games, photographs, graphics, and chronologically told stories, The Hindu In School engages young readers
The water divide: On water contamination, piped water supply in India
The quality of piped water supply must be checked at delivery point
Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality
Rising wealth inequality has also led to a weakening of democracy
Kerala HC cites need for unified authority to ensure cleanliness of the Periyar
DMK handled State finances well despite Centres indifference
New year, new challenges for the Men in Blue
India, ahead of the five-match joust against New Zealand beginning later this month, are sitting on an unbeaten streak in T20Is stretching to 15 series; they are unequivocally the No. 1 side in the world and possess an array of riches capable of holding its own in any conditions
Most Bihar Cabinet Ministers are wealthier than CM Nitish Kumar
Mr. Kumars assets are worth 1.66 crore, up 68,455 from last year; his Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and V.K. Sinha are significantly wealthier, with assets valued at 6.38 crore and 8.81 crore respectively
Tribal Youth Exchange programme begins at GITAM university
Youth from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are participating in the week-long programme
Sangita Kalanidhi award conferred on violinist R.K. Shriramkumar
Music is an unfathomable ocean; continuous practice opens doors for students, says violinist Rajam on the occasion of the Sadas of the Music Academy in Chennai
CM challenges KCR to discuss water projects in Assembly
Alleges lure of commissions responsible for PRLIS project cost rising from 32,000 crore to 84,000 crore; Mr. Revanth Reddy says government will inquire into the issue
