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India Making Rapid Strides Under PM Modis Leadership Amid Global Challenges: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy urged people to strengthen Modi's leadership in 2026 to propel the nation forward as the world's Vishwaguru

First phase of nation-wide tiger estimation exercise to begin next week in the State

Banner Clash in Ballari Turns Deadly; Congress Worker Killed in Firing

Police imposed security measures in the area and resorted to lathi charge to bring the situation under control

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 sec

Biodiversity Board Ex-Chief Wins Case for Parity

Court says denial of Sixth Pay Commission benefits violated equality principles

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

Shah to take part in Nainar Nagenthrans yatra on January 4

Mob rule: on migrants, rising hate crimes in India

The bogey of infiltration is resulting in hate crimes across India

AP Posts Record GST Growth at 5.78% in December

Gross GST collections in December stood at 3,137 crore

Pawan Kalyans Governance Push Reforms on Fast Track, Development in High Gear

Pawan Kalyan, who holds portfolios of Panchayati Raj, rural development, rural water supply, forest, environment and Science & Technology, create

K.C. Singh | Post-Trump India, World Must Rethink Key Policies

Popular protests by young people displaced governments in Nepal, Bangladesh and earlier in Sri Lanka

Mandating student presence, erasing learning

Indian universities must confront a truth that they evade a classroom where attendance is enforced is pedagogically bankrupt

BRS Inflated Work Done, Responsible for Palamuru Woes: Uttam

Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated Telangana's demand for 763 tmc ft out of the total 1,050 tmc ft water available in the Krishna Basin, stressing that

AP Rings In 2026 With Prayer, Parties and Peace

Cities, beaches and temples see festive crowds as police ensure peaceful celebrations

Hindupur Police Bust Robbery Gang, Recover 5.5 Crore Worth Gold

Police have registered additional cases against the accused in connection with other pending robberies

The water divide: On water contamination, piped water supply in India

The quality of piped water supply must be checked at delivery point

Probe on the Cards into BRS Palamuru Decisions: Revanth

Fridays session expected to see a lot of fireworks between the Congress and the BRS in what is expected to be an explosive discussion on PRLIS, a

No participation fee, financial responsibility by AIFF among conditions from clubs for ISL restart

Thirteen Indian Super League clubs have informed the AIFF they may participate in the delayed 2025-26 season, but only if there are no participat

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality

Rising wealth inequality has also led to a weakening of democracy

Former Minister Asif Pashas Biography Released

Elected to the then AP Assembly from Vijayawada on a Congress ticket in 1972, Pasha created history as the first Muslim MLA from Andhra and Rayal

Kerala HC cites need for unified authority to ensure cleanliness of the Periyar

DMK handled State finances well despite Centres indifference

Hyderabad: Man Held With 135 Litres of Unlicenced Booze

The Petbasheerabad police arrested one Bikshapathi who was operating an illegal liquor outlet from a house near the Vivekananda statue at Maisamm

New Year Party Ends in Tragedy, One Died, 12 Fall ill

Police said 10 people are undergoing treatment at a hospital, while two others, known to be critical, were admitted to another hospital

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

Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings for Friday, January 2, 2025

Max 27.1C; Min 18.0C; RH 63%

From Kabul to Dhaka, 2026 could be a make-or-break year for Indias neighbourhood ties

India's outreach policy faces a crucial test in 2026 as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar hold general elections. New Delhi will closely monitor the

GST collection climbs 6% on revenue from imports

Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2% to over 1.22 lakh crore, official data published Thursday showed, while revenues from imported

Faith beyond barriers: Punjab village shows the true spirit of Religious Unity, Tolerance

In a shining example of interfaith harmony and mutual respect standing in stark contrast to the mindset of intolerance seen elsewhere a 75-year

'Unmaking of Congress by Naya Congress': Grand old party faces identity crisis after poll losses

The Congress ended another year marked by election defeats in Delhi and Bihar, adding to earlier losses in Haryana and Maharashtra, and deepening

Unclaimed assets worth 4,200 crore restored to owners: Finance Ministry

A nationwide campaign, Your Money, Your Right, successfully returned approximately 4,200 crore in unclaimed financial assets to their rightful ow

MGNREGS work demand drops 28% in December after law change

About 18.44 million people sought the typically unskilled work under the MGNREGS in December, down 28.4% from 25.77 million a year earlier. In No

What is John Fosters Neo-Traditional country sound, and how did it help Foster stand out on American Idol and the Rose Parade stage?

John Foster has officially transitioned from a fan-favorite reality star to a national country music standout. After finishing as the runner-up o

Maharashtra SEC seeks BMC report after Colaba candidates allege nomination refusal

Allegations of returning officers refusing nomination forms in South Mumbai's Colaba have prompted the Maharashtra State Election Commission to s

From BRICS to Quad: India to host series of global summits in 2026

India is set to make high-level leader meetings a central part of its foreign policy this year, beginning with the India-EU summit in New Delhi d

Fixed match between LDF, UDF will end soon in Kerala: PM Modi after BJPs Thiruvananthapuram win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-led LDF alliance in Kerala will soon end. He predicted a bright future for th

369 wards, five corporations: Karnataka to hold Bengaluru civic polls this year

Local body elections are scheduled for this year in Karnataka. This includes polls for five new corporations in Bengaluru. Deputy Chief Minister

Assam to push back declared foreigners within a week: CM Sarma

Assam will expedite the expulsion of declared foreigners. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that individuals identified by Foreigner Trib

Ukraine says it has deployed two new Patriot air defence systems

Germany said last August that it would deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine after reaching an agreement with the U.S. that Berlin would be firs

India's exports may reach $950 billion in FY27 on West Asia trade pacts

India's export horizons are expanding rapidly, with projections hitting $840-850 billion in FY26 and climbing to $950 billion in FY27. The foster

Bangladesh minority leader wants India to look beyond Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party

Under the previous Awami League regime, Hindus in Bangladesh experienced relentless discrimination. The president of the Bangladesh Minority Jana

Assam warns tea estate owners: Cooperate on land pattas for garden workers or lose Rs 150 crore incentives

Assam's government is urging tea estate owners to cooperate in granting land rights to workers, threatening to withdraw 150 crore in annual incen

After Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, this UP-based airlines to start operations in India in..., check details

After IndiGo crisis, the Union Aviation Ministry has given nod to three new airlines to start operations in India soon. Apart from Al Hind Air an

Army seizes bag carrying ammo 'dropped by drone' in Poonch

The Army has recovered a consignment suspected to have been dropped by a drone along the Indo-Pakistan border in Poonch district of Jammu and Kas

Russia has brought war into new year: Zelenskyy

Russia deliberately brings war into the New Year-launching more than two hundred attack drones against Ukraine overnight, Zelensky said on social

Up to 25 million Americans could receive $250 check eligibility under Trump plan

Up to 25 million American children may receive $250 through Trump Accounts backed by a $6.25 billion Michael Dell donation. The savings plan is t

One-child policy: China wants more babies; people aren't sure

China faces a demographic crisis ten years after ending its one-child policy. Birth rates remain low, and the population is aging rapidly. Despit

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, wit

Rs 638-crore GST Penalty Imposed On Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea said in a statutory filing that it disagrees with the order and will take legal action against it

Tribal Youth Exchange programme begins at GITAM university

Youth from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are participating in the week-long programme

Pregnant Leopardess Found Dead Near Bengaluru Forest

Somashekar warned he will stage a protest if suitable action is not initiated to illegal stone quarrying in his Assembly seat

CMs New Year Bonanza: Five Categories of Land Removed from Prohibited List

Vijayawada: In a major New Year gift, the three-party alliance government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Sect

BRS MLA Booked for Encroaching on Durgam Cheruvu Lake

The HYDRAA complained to the police on Wednesday, a day after it resumed the five-acre reclaimed land of Durgam Cheruvu lake in Gachibowli.

Hyderabad's Annual Numaish Begins, Draws Early Crowds

Many stalls were still being set up, while others selling clothes, household items, crockery and food were functional

Electrician Electrocuted At New Year Event

On Wednesday night, while the celebrations were under way, Showkat, who had been engaged for electrical works at the venue, was electrocuted.

Anurag Kashyap on How Bombay Velvet Strained His Bond with Ranbir, Anushka

Kashyap discusses the awkwardness he felt in facing Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma post-Bombay Velvet, highlighting how the film's failure affe

CBI Books Delhi Man for Misusing PMs Name in Jet Engine Claims

He continued sending follow-up emails, including suggestions for coordination among defence laboratories.

3 Cr Register for PMs Pariksha Pe Charcha

Students, teachers and parents join PM Modis annual interaction ahead of event

Vacant Supervisory Posts, Delayed Service Rules Hurting Government Schools

On the National Education Policy, teacher groups said the state should refuse its implementation, arguing that it curtailed states rights and lim

130 Booked in Drunken Driving Checks in Nizamabad

In Nizamabad, police conducted extensive drunken driving checks on December 31 to ensure public safety during New Year celebrations. Teams from v

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 Acad

Post-festive rush chokes BengaluruMysuru highway, Tumakuru Road, NICE Road

Commuters attribute the congestion to the simultaneous return of holidaymakers after an extended break

Commercial LPG Rate Raised By Rs 111 Per Cylinder, ATF Price Reduced By 7.3 pc

The ATF price in Delhi was cut by Rs 7,353.75 per kilolitre, or 7.3 per cent, to Rs 92,323.02 per kl. The reduction comes after three rounds of m

Significant role in strengthening governance: Centre launches e-bill system for fertilizer subsidies; platform to digitise workflow

Union Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda launched an integrated e-bill system to digitally process fertilizer subsidies worth approximately Rs 2 lakh

Unprecedented Tax Increase to Cripple Legal Industry, MSMEs: TII

TII expresses shock over the significant duty hike announced on December 31, 2025, contradicting previous claims of revenue neutrality by the Gov

Junior Roll Ball Nationals Conclude in Jammu; Satish Sharma Calls Athletes Ambassadors of J&K

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: The 17th Junior National Roll Ball Championship concluded successfully at the Maulana Azad Stadium here on Thursday, with Spor

Government to Target Accident Black Spots to Reduce Deaths

He noted that RTC buses were one of the safest modes of transport, with an accident rate of 0.07 per one lakh km.

Gross GST Collections Rise 6.1pc To Over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December

As per the finance ministry data, the GST revenue in December 2024 was over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2

Hyacinth Eclipses Durgam Cheruvus Tourist Appeal

More than half of the lakes surface is covered with the invasive weed.

Petrol Poured On His Head: Wife Of Hindu Man Attacked In Bangladesh

The devastated wife of a minority Hindu man, who was attacked with sharp weapons and set afire in Bangladesh, is at a loss for words.

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 i

Nine Dead Due to Water Contamination in Indore: Vijayavargiya

Officials said that 162 people affected by water contamination were undergoing treatment in different hospitals.

Test report confirms bacterial contamination in 26 Indore water samples

Official death toll at four, but residents say 14 people have died; 2,800 sick, 272 admitted to hospitals; entire supply line cleaned, leakages r

Pathankot Attack: A Decade Later What We Remembered, What We Learned

Commemorating the Pathankot attack, which followed a brief period of diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, emphasizes the fragility of peace in th

Revanth Meets Governor, Chief Justice To Extend New Year Greetings

Others who met Revanth Reddy include additional DGP (law and order) Mahesh M. Bhagwat, special chief secretary (home) C.V. Anand, senior IPS offi

Telangana Was Part of Asmaka Mahajanapada, Reveals ASI Inscription

Of these, 10 inscriptions belong to the Satavahana period.

Pathankot Attack: Timeline of Events

In January 2016, India faced a tense situation as armed terrorists attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station. The incident unfolded over several d

We Added Water To Packaged Milk: Indore Family Loses 5-Month-Old

God gave us happiness after ten years... and then God took it away, murmuring this repeatedly, an elderly woman weeps quietly in a narrow lane of

Kerala Health Authorities Ordered a Probe into the Deaths of Two Kidney Patients Due to a Suspected Hospital-Acquired Infection

Both were among 27 patients who underwent dialysis on December 29. Hospital officials said their blood tests showed elevated counts, indicating i

Ashes 2025-26: Usman Khawaja included in Australia's Sydney Test squad, set to address media amid retirement talks

Australia have named their squad for the Sydney Test in the Ashes 2025-26, with Usman Khawaja included despite growing retirement speculation. Th

From Hyderabad To Emily in Paris

Hyderabad-based jewellery designer, Ridhi Asrani is making waves internationally as her collection has been showcased in both shows And Just Lik

Telangana Fencer Wins Bronze At National School Games

Mahbubabad district superintendent of police Shabarish congratulated Sukrutha when she met him at his office and praised her achievement. Sukruth

Defence Ministry Clears Rs 3.84 Lakh Cr Capital Acquisitions

Focus on modernisation, indigenisation and reforms to boost defence preparedness

Officials Urge Public to Skip Bouquets, Help Hostel Students

Prakasam, Nellore officials call for meaningful New Year gifts

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

President Trump defended his health in an interview, revealing he underwent a CT scan, not an MRI, during an October examination. He expressed re

Chennithala announces aid for projects in Chavakkad

Local poll officers will visit marginalised electors to facilitate SIR hearings: WB CEO

Representatives of vulnerable communities had appealed to the Chief Electoral Officer to protect eligible electors unable to find their lineage i

India To Receive Its 1st Bullet Train On Aug 15 Next Year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday indicated that India is likely to receive its first Bullet Train on August 15, 2027.

Watch: Residents voice anger after water contamination deaths in Indore