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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 le

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

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

NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani revokes order banning boycott of Israel

Taking a major decision after being sworn in as New York Mayor, Zoharan mamdani on Thursday revoked executive order related to adopting the Inter

Dense fog shrouds Delhi; cold wave conditions likely till Jan 5

According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 9.1 degrees Celsius.

Indore water contamination tragedy: What led to 8 deaths, who is responsible and how have authorities responded?

Preliminary tests in Indore's Bhagirathpura area reveal sewer bacteria in drinking water, linked to a pipeline leak. At least eight deaths from d

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

Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor, vows to bring back 'era of big government' to improve New York lives

Zohran Kwame Mamdani has taken over as mayor of the largest US city that is the centre of finance, with a firm promise to rule expansively and au

Govt mulls outcome-based grading mechanisms for ITIs

Modernising curriculum, strengthening industry co-creation, and ensuring flexibility and adaptability in training design were identified as key e

Five Houses Gutted, Two Injured In Fire In J&Ks Kishtwar

Jammu, Jan 2: Five houses were gutted and two people sustained injuries after a fire, triggered by an LPG cylinder blast, broke out in a remote v

PM Modi shares motivational New Year message rooted in Sanskrit wisdom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspirational New Year message, urging people to move forward with determination, clarity of purpose, and

Sapphire FoodsDevyani Int. merger to create single KFC, Pizza Hut franchise

The boards of Devyani International and Sapphire Foods approved a scheme of arrangement for the merger of SFIL with and into DIL, marking a strat

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

After Mamdanis letter, US lawmakers push fair trial for Umar Khalid

A day after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdanis letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid, eight members of the United States Congress have written to the

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

Amid Indore water contamination deaths, over 200 birds, including parrots and doves, were found dead in Khargone due to poisoning

Over 200 birds, including parrots and pigeons, were found dead in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, with preliminary findings suggesting food p

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

Dhurandhar box office collection day 28: Ranveer Singh starts 2026 with bang, continues ruliing box office, film to complete 30-day-run with...

Despite Ikkis' release, Dhurandhar remains unaffected, leading the box office race by a huge margin. The film will complete its 30-day run with a

Indore water contamination: CM, ministers oversee treatment and relief efforts

Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical

After a year of multiple setbacks, Congress hopes for revival in 2026

The Congress party experienced a challenging year in 2025 with poor election results in Bihar and Delhi. Internal disputes also surfaced in Karna

Eight U.S. lawmakers pen letter in support of Umar Khalid; urge India to grant bail, fair trial as per international law

This follows another separate letter from newly sworn in Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani who penned a note remembering the jailed activist

Zohran Mamdani's handwritten letter to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid goes viral: 'I think of your words on bitterness often, we are all thinking...'

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's handwritten letter to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid has gone viral on social. The letter, posted by Umar Khalid's pa

Punjab govt to adopt artificial intelligence in agriculture

Chandigarh: In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability through the use of cutting-edge technologies, the Punjab government on

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 2, 2026: Unlock 20+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can obtain in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released frequently. These codes are time-limi

Rajasthan: Illegal encroachments razed in Jaipur's Chomu after a stone-pelting incident

In Chomu, Jaipur, authorities demolished illegal structures linked to individuals involved in recent stone-pelting violence near a mosque. This a

Sangeet Som calls SRK traitor over IPL team signing Bangladesh cricketer

BJP leader Sangeet Som has called Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan a traitor over the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Ride

Donald Trump's BIG update on his health concerns, blames...for bruised hands; says 'I want...'

Donald Trump dismissed health concerns in a media interview, saying bruises on his hand are due to daily aspirin use and denying claims he falls

Indore water contamination reason: How a deadly outbreak began after toilet sewage mixed with the drinking water line

Indore water contamination: Indore, India's cleanest city, faces a health crisis. Contaminated water in Bhagirathpura caused a severe outbreak of

Kerala Vigilance registers 201 corruption cases, 76 caught red-handed in 2025

In 2025, the VACB registered its highest-ever number of trap cases in a year, arresting 76 persons in 57 cases; his is the highest figure in the

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

BJP, Congress workers clash over Valmiki banner in Karnataka's Ballari

A fierce clash erupted in Ballari between Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy. Supporters clashed over a banner for a

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 satell

Man Dies, 11 Hospitalised After New Year's Party In Hyderabad, Probe On

New Year celebrations in Hyderabad ended up in the hospital after a 53-year-old man died and over a dozen people fell ill. The police are investi

Are MTV's Music Channels Shutting Down? Everything To Know About The Year-End Change

Even with the closure of these channels, MTV isn't completely disappearing. The network has only discontinued some of its music-focused channels

Iran protests: Why thousands of merchants, shop owners and students are protesting across the country

Widespread protests have erupted across Iran, fueled by a severe economic downturn, rising prices, and a depreciating currency. Merchants, shop o

China Military Drills Near Taiwan Unnecessarily Raise Tensions: US

China's military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise rest

2,731 drunk driving cases booked in Greater Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as 2,731 people were caught driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol during New Year celebrations in three police commi

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

U.S. warns China to pull back as Taiwan tensions rise

China's recent military drills near Taiwan have escalated tensions. The United States urged Beijing to reduce its military pressure and pursue di

Russia shares evidence with US after alleged drone attack on Putin's Novgorod residence

Russia has shared evidence with the United States concerning a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence. Russian officials presented

KCR, Harish Rao 'deserve hanging' for river water 'injustice': Telangana CM Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has strongly criticized the previous BRS government for alleged injustices in irrigation projects. He sugg

'People like Shah Rukh Khan traitors, they eat in India and praise Pakistan': BJP's Sangeet Som attacks SRK as KKR inducts Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman

Shah Rukh Khan has come under attack from BJP leader Sangeet Som and spiritual leaders after KKR inducted Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman fo

Hyderabad areas to witness 18-hour drinking water supply disruption

Hyderabad: Residents in several parts of Hyderabad are set to witness an 18-hour disruption in the drinking water supply. The disruption is due t

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

Leopard Spotted Near Patalaganga Path at Srisailam Temple, Devotees Alerted

Authorities issue caution as thousands of pilgrims use the ghat steps in early hours

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP drops Pune candidate Pooja More after old videos show her criticising Fadnavis

The BJP has withdrawn Pooja More-Jadhav's candidature for the Pune civic polls. This decision followed a backlash from party workers. Old videos

Water contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, confirms lab test

Drinking water was contaminated due to a leakage in a pipeline in the Bhagirathpura area, from where the outbreak has been reported

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

Toll on under expansion 2-lane highways to be halved, partially opened e-ways to be on par with NHs

Highway commuters will soon see toll charges halved during the expansion of two-lane to four-lane stretches. Additionally, user fees on partially

Those attacking Kashmiris in different parts of country treading path of Hitler: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah condemned attacks on Kashmiris, comparing perpetrators to Hitler and predicting their downfall. He

Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot found under influence before flight

The Canadian aviation authority has asked Air India to take corrective steps.

Ikkis box office collection day 1: Despite Dhurandhar wave, Dharmendra's war-drama takes good start, Agastya Nanda scores best opening among Gen-Z actors, earns...

Ikkis, the first Bollywood release of 2026, has taken a decent start, despite facing competition from Dhurandhar. Agastya Nanda has beaten his ot

At least 7 killed as protests over ailing economy spread across Iran

The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran`s Lur ethnic group

Indian Student Killed In Germany On New Year, Was Trying To Escape Fire

Hruthik Reddy's family had been eagerly awaiting his homecoming for Sankranti. Now it is the body of the student from Telangana that will arrive

Yunus says Khaleda Zias funeral showed SAARC unity amid regional tensions

In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser`s office said Yunus was deeply moved by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the

Rising Space Debris Threatens Earth As Chinese Shenzhou-20 Incident Highlights Orbital Risks

Moriba Jah, a space debris expert and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said the incident highlights the growing dangers in orbit.

Explained: Why Massive Anti-Khamenei Protests Have Erupted In Iran

At least seven people have been reportedly killed in Iran as protesters and security forces clashed in several cities during demonstrations in th

DRDO has given quantum jump to India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence: Chairman Samir V Kamat

India's defense self-reliance is set for a major boost. Twenty-two Acceptance of Necessity have been granted for DRDO-developed systems. These sy

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

We will govern expansively: Zohran Mamdani outlines bold vision as NYC mayor

In opening remarks, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Mamdani would be a mayor dedicated to the working class

North Korean Leader's Daughter in First Visit To Symbolic Mausoleum

South Korea's spy agency said last year she was now understood to be the next in line to rule North Korea after she accompanied her father on a h

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 Chi

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 17 people in Afghanistan

Hammad said the agency has sent assessment teams to the worst-affected areas, with surveys ongoing to determine further needs

Paush Purnima 2026: Is Paush Purnima on January 2 or 3? Check date, rituals, spiritual significance and more

Paush Purnima 2026 is considered an auspicious occasion for devotees and is associated with spiritual significance. As per the Hindu calendar, th

People Like Shah Rukh Khan Are Traitors: BJP Leader on KKR Selecting Bangladeshi Player

Sangeet Som said that Mustafizur Rahman would not be able to play in the IPL tournament

Iran: Several reported killed in protests over economic hardships

Unrest grips Iran as protests over economic hardships turn violent. Several people have been killed and injured in clashes across multiple provin

'Shah Rukh Khan is a traitor': BJP targets KKR owner over picking Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman; Congress defends him

Hindu religious leaders and BJP figures have strongly criticized Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. Their ire is directed at his IPL team, Kolkata K

Give Land Rights To Workers Or...: Assam Government Warns Tea Estates

During the winter session of the Assembly in November, the state government brought a legislation, 'Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding (Am

A life in defence of the unloved: Tale of Indias Snake Man

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

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

SIR in Bengal: ECI announces hearing relaxations for four categories of voters

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Thursday evening, had announced special relaxations for four categories of voters as regards

Good news for commuters: Uttar Pradesh to get new state highway between THESE two districts, travel time to cut by...; Check details here

The PWD has proposed an 81.41 km Aligarh-Sambhal state highway via Sasni to cut travel time and ease congestion. Linking NH-509 and NH-32, the ro

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae makes first public visit to state mausoleum

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, made a significant public appearance at the Kumsusan mausoleum, fueling speculation she is bei

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

New York: Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics as one of t

KCR Deserve Hanging For River Water Injustice: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said it would not be wrong even if his predecessor K Chandrasekhar Rao and his nephew T Harish Rao were ha

Indias AI Leap: Why application lifecycle management platforms will define enterprise success

Unlike traditional applications, agentic systems must monitor themselves in production, adapt to dynamic data and user behaviour, operate within

Delhi NCR Weather Update:Air quality slips to 'very poor' category, thick fog affects flight operations, airlines issue advisories

The low visibility disrupted flight operations with airlines Air India and IndiGo issuing travel advisories. Predicting dense fog in Delhi-NCR, A

Karnataka: Congress worker shot to death in Ballari over dispute between MLAs

What began as a dispute over banners in Ballari on Thursday night escalated into a violent clash between two groups allegedly linked to mining ba

Javed Akhtar loses cool over his 'rubbish' deepfake image, warns legal action for 'damaging his reputation' by showing him with...

Javed Akhtar became a victim of a deepfake image, and the veteran lyricist has lost his cool over it. Javed warned of serious legal consequences

Indore water contamination chaos: Brothers chilling account of victims final hours as residents live in fear; What we know so far

Indore water issue: Indores Bhagirathpura is facing a severe water contamination crisis, with hundreds of people hospitalised and at least one re

KCR creating water disputes to save BRS: Telangana CM Revanth

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday, alleged that the former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) is creating water dispu

India's healthtech startups switch strategy; NTT Data bets on AI

Pristyn Care, which initially started as a lead-generation platform for surgeries, now operates its own network of clinics and has embedded clini

K-Pop Popular BTS Confirms March 2026 Comeback Nearly After Four-Year Hiatus

The March 2026 comeback will bring an end to BTS's four-year hiatus since they joined the country's mandatory military services.

Venus Williams Gets Australian Open Wildcard Aged 45

Venus Williams will compete in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021

Switzerland resort fire: Over 40 dead, 115 injured in blaze at Swiss alpine bar during New Year celebrations

A devastating fire swept through a crowded New Year's Eve celebration at a Swiss Alpine resort bar, killing approximately 40 people and injuring

Bus station cleanliness should be a year-round activity

The initiatives aims are multi-pronged according to the MSRTC

Hindu seer slams SRK over IPL team signing Bangladesh cricketer

Hindu spiritual leader Jagatgu Rambhadracharya on Thursday slammed Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan over the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Rider