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AIFF Asks Clubs To Confirm Participation in Delayed ISL

The representatives of the clubs and a committee formed by the AIFF have had five meetings since December 24 on how to hold the 2025-26 ISL seaso

Nearly 3.75 Lakh Passengers Travel On J&K Vande Bharat Trains In Six Months

Jammu, Dec 31: Nearly 3.75 lakh passengers have travelled on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months, marking

Farrhana Bhatt spotted at Amaal Malliks house, whats cooking?

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 may have ended, but its contestants continue to remain in the spotlight, with their post-show appearances grabbing massive a

SC Vacation Benches Including Of CJI Surya Kant Sits During Winter Break For First Time

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Supreme Court has held vacation courts for the first time with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant himself sitting twice dur

Sea of Humanity Pours in for Khaleda Zia's Funeral

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, several senior leaders from Pakistan, Nepal and other neighbouring countries, diplomats and top political

Pakistans Dy PM Dar to visit China to attend strategic dialogue

Islamabad:Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit China later this week to co-chair the 7th round of a bilatera

Two years of Ram Lallas Pran Pratishtha: Rajnath Singh, UP CM hoist flag at Ram Janmbhoomi Temple

Activist urges govt. to ensure effective functioning of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights

Wars, unrest, AI and tariffs: The global crises that defined 2025

Global instability marked 2025. India-Pakistan tensions flared after a terror attack. The Israel-Gaza war continued. Russia-Ukraine conflict pers

26/11 hero Sadanand Date appointed as new DGP of Maharashtra; to take charge on Jan 3

Mumbai, Dec 31: Sadanand Vasant Date, a soft-spoken yet tough taskmaster and a decorated officer of the 26/11 terror attacks, was on Wednesday ap

New Year rituals from around the world: Which tradition should you try for luck, love or money in 2026?

As the year turns, cultures across the world follow time-honoured New Year rituals rooted in hope, symbolism and fresh beginnings. From food to c

Delhi to get a major upgrade in 2026; check details

Delhi Metro is set for a major upgrade in 2026 with three new corridors opening, including extensions of the Pink and Magenta Lines, and a new Go

Uttarakhand chief secretary reviews Kedarnath reconstruction works, Badrinath master plan

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan reviewed Kedarnath reconstruction and Badrinath master plan progress. Preparations are underway for a s

Young India Skill University trains over 1,000 students in 2025

India poised to reap rewards of reforms after a challenging year

India's economy is set for robust growth exceeding seven percent in 2026. Swift reforms and policy adjustments are positioning the nation to navi

UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Notification for 32,679 posts released at upprpb; get direct LINK to apply here

Candidates must complete one-time registration (OTR) in the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board's OTR system.

Why is Shah Rukh Khan in Dubai ahead of New Year 2026?

Hyderabad: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is creating a buzz in Dubai just ahead of the grand New Years Eve celebrations in 2026. The actor,

Crime Thrillers on OTT That Keep You Hooked

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extends New Year 2026 greetings

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed New Year 2026 wishes. He highlighted the state's development journey, emphasizing transpa

Secunderabad GRP records marginal decrease in crime in 2025

Hyderabad: The overall crime under the Secunderabad Government Railway Polices (GRP) jurisdiction in 2025 has seen a marginal decrease in 2025 co

Sant: Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts' inspiration, spiritual Guru Neem Karoli Baba gets 7-part series

Almighty Motion Picture has announced Sant, a 7-part multilingual web series on the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, blending global-scale

12 grapes under the table ritual: What's the viral trend that started 200 years ago? Which colour brings more luck? Check details

A Spanish tradition of eating twelve grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, known as 'Las Doce Uvas de la Suerte,' is gaining viral attention on s

Happy New Year 2026 wishes, quotes, messages and images to share and make the start of the year special

Happy New Year 2026 messages: As 2026 begins, people worldwide welcome the new year with hope and fresh goals. New Year's Day offers a moment to

Coimbatores Annapoorna Hotel launches filter coffee lip balm

A quintessential Coimbatore collaboration that brings lip balms in filter coffee and rose milk flavours

Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot greenfield corridor in Maharashtra approved; check project cost, distance and more

The six-lane greenfield project corridor is to improve travel efficiency, and it is expected to cut travel time by 17 hours and reduce the travel

Pratishtha Dwadashi celebrated in Ayodhya as Ram temple consecration completes two years

Ayodhya celebrated the second anniversary of Lord Ram's idol consecration at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Centre approves 5-year moratorium on Vodafone Ideas AGR dues

New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday, December 31, approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding dues and a

From Mumbai to Adelaide: Viral BBL star Jerrssis Wadia receives message from Hardik Pandya as shared history emerges

From Mumbai to Adelaide, viral Big Bash League star Jerssis Wadia received a special message from India all-rounder Hardik Pandya after his break

New Zealand Becomes Second Country To Welcome 2026. Here's The First

As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand once again becomes one of the first countries to welcome the New Year.

Cabinet approves widening, strengthening of highways project in Odisha

The Cabinet statement said the upgradation of NH-326 will make travel faster, safer, and more reliable, resulting in overall development of south

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 104.52 feet

Watch: Two men seen dangerously close to erupting Kilauea volcano lava

Address technical, procedural and administrative issues related to SIR: Haris Beeran

The IUML MP says the EC website is restricted to India IP addresses, which creates a significant barrier for overseas Indians

Karnataka govt makes arrangements for 'heavily drunk', safety this New Year's Eve celebrations, check details

To prevent any untoward incident, chaos or danger, the Karnataka government has made required arrangements for the partygoers. G Parameshwara Rao

Rewind 2025: Tamil cinema took comfort in middle-class melodies, social dramas and village tales

Stories that reflect the plight of the common man, tackle societal issues, or evoke manvasanai have always been integral to Tamil cinema. In a du

Video: Cobra Tries To Hitch A Ride Inside Helmet In Maharashtra. Rescued

A cobra was found hiding inside a two-wheeler helmet in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Wednesday.

Iran names new central bank governor amid soaring inflation

Tehran: Iran on Wednesday, December 31, appointed a new governor to the central bank after the former one resigned following a record currency fa

Drugmakers raise US prices on 350 medicines despite pressure from Donald Trump

Drug companies are set to increase prices on over 350 medicines. This includes vital vaccines and cancer drugs. The median price hike is around 4

BMTC to run special metro-feeder bus services for Chitra Santhe on January 4

According to a press release issued by BMTC, the special services will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the annual art fair, which att

Friend/Foes: Alliances Blur Ahead of Municipal Polls in Maharashtra

Rival NCP factions led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar joined hands for the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal polls despite remaining adversarie

AIBE 20 Result 2025 Expected Soon, Check Past Trends, Direct Link To Download

AIBE 20 Result 2025: Nearly four weeks have passed since the AIBE 20 exam, and candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of the final answer ke

Bitcoin market trends 2025: Why BTC USD volatility dropped this year and how institutions profited

Bitcoin market trends 2025: Bitcoin's market saw remarkable calm in 2025, a stark contrast to previous years. This stability is attributed to ins

Happy New Year: New Zealand rings in 2026 with fireworks, Watch video

New Zealand welcomed 2026 with fireworks lighting up the sky over Auckland, while residents in Tonga told the BBC they were hoping for peace, hop

Gig workers from Maharashtra likely to join strike, police monitoring developments: Officials

Gig and platform workers from Mumbai and Maharashtra are expected to join a nationwide strike. This action is planned for New Year's Eve. Workers

Stock markets surge nearly 1% on last trading session of 2025; Nifty jumps 10.50% annually

After five days of decline, 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 545.52 points, or 0.64%, to settle at 85,220.60. During the day, it surged 762.09 points,

Naval officers daughter becomes youngest Indian to ski to South Pole

New Delhi: Braving freezing temperatures and gale force winds, 18-year-old daughter of a naval officer has become the youngest Indian to ski to t

China says 'successfully completed' Taiwan drills

China said on Wednesday it had successfully completed military drills around Taiwan that included live-fire exercises aimed at simulating a block

Quote of the day New Year 2026: 'Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one'

New Year Quote of the day: As the year concludes, New Year's Eve offers a moment for reflection on the past and anticipation for the future. A si

Happy New Year 2026: Kiribati becomes the first country to enter 2026; know where it is located

Kiribati is a small island country located in the central Pacific Ocean.

From battleships to buildings: Trump's name is everywhere

President Donald Trump is attaching his name to government programs and national institutions. This includes buildings, Navy warships, a visa pro

Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers

Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiot

Indian Army Hits 91% Ammunition Self-Reliance, Bolstering Long-War Endurance

As global security dynamics grow more volatile, the Indian Army is reshaping its preparedness around a critical pillar of modern warfare: enduran

India successfully test-fires Pralay missiles off Odisha coast

India successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missiles off the coast of Odisha. The Defence Research and Develo

Uttarakhand CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to 215 police officers

In a significant stride towards strengthening public safety, Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented appointment letters to 21

2025: Operation Sindoor Established Indias New Normal In Counter-Terror Response

New Delhi, Dec 31: Operation Sindoor, the Indian militarys most expansive and multi-domain combat mission in half a century to punish Pakistan fo

January travel peak looms: Emirates issues airport advisory

Dubai: Emirates, the worlds largest international airline, has alerted passengers to a sharp increase in travel demand during the first week of J

Indias banks exit 2025 on strongest footing in years, RBI flags sustained resilience ahead

India's banks ended 2025 with their strongest balance sheets in years. The Reserve Bank of India reports improved asset quality and robust capita

T.N. Finance Secretary launches The Hindu Year Book 2026

The book draws from both news reports and special articles published in The Hindu in 2025

Rape-Accused Ex-Cop Dressed As Woman To Evade Cops. How He Was Caught

A suspended constable who allegedly raped a minor in Dholpur, Rajasthan, has been arrested in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Police reported that the

Amorim Still 'Really Confident' About Manchester United Potential Despite Wolves Draw

Rob Edwards' side arrived at Old Trafford on a run of 11 successive Premier League defeats, the Midlands club firmly at the foot of the table wit

PM Albanese praises Australian spirit in response to Bondi Beach attack

CANBERRA, Dec 31: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Australians for their response to the Bondi Beach terror attack in his New Years ad

New Year parties, events till 1 am only: Hyderabad Commissioner

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said that New Year parties and events in the city would only be allowed till 1 am, warning o

Murtasim is back, Wahaj Ali shares story on Pak drama Tere Bin

Islamabad: One Pakistani drama that has truly etched itself into the hearts of audiences across the globe is Tere Bin, starring Wahaj Ali as Murt

SC refuses to entertain plea against illegal arrest of businessman, asks him to move HC

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a habeas corpus plea alleging illegal arrest of a businessman from Haldwan

New Year 2026: UP govt says youths turning to Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura for celebrations

In Uttar Pradesh, a fascinating shift is taking place this New Year's Eve, with the enchanting destinations of Kashi, Mathura, and Vrindavan beco

Watch: Khaleda Zia, one of Bangladeshs most influential leaders, no more

Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshs first woman Prime Minister and a towering figure in the countrys politics, died after a prolonged illness. She was 80.

Sowmyas sensibility and classicism elevated rare kritis

At the Mylapore Fine Arts Club, the senior vocalist offered listeners profound insights through a tradition-rich repertoire

Opinion: Opinion: How The Tripura Student Killing Holds A Tragic Mirror To Society

Anjel Chakma's haunting last words, We are not Chinese, we are Indian. What certificate do we need to show?, echo far beyond Dehradun, capturing

Vande Bharat sleeper train hits 180 kmph in high-speed trial

New Delhi: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards self-reliant rail technology with the successful completio

Cabinet approves construction of six-lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor at 19,142 crore

The project will provide connectivity to important regional cities such as Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Solapur connecting to Kurnool, an official statem

Gen Z leads a global wave of protest in 2025

Telangana ACB registers 199 cases in 2025

The ACB of Telangana registered a total of 199 cases in 2025, resulting in the arrest of 273 accused, a senior official said on Wednesday. Out of

Odisha Govt Extends PUCC Deadline Till March Amid Motorists' Objections

Widespread public inconvenience and operational challenges in implementation caused extension

Govt Freezes Vodafone-Ideas Dues, Grants A 5-Year Moratorium On Payments

New Delhi, Dec 31: The government on Wednesday approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding dues and approving a f

The touchy-feely STEM: Why its future depends on culture, not just skills

Why the elbows bony tips matter more than you think

The bony tips of the elbow may be small, but they carry a disproportionate share of the arms workload. With better awareness, corrected wrist pos

India Successfully Conducts User Trials of Pralay Missile Off Odisha Coast

The Pralay missile, developed by DRDO, is a surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile with a strike range of approximately 150 km to 500

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays may linger

PARIS, Dec 31: The Channel Tunnels operator said trains through the undersea link between continental Europe and the United Kingdom were running

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from The Wire,Veep and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

NEW YORK, Dec 31: Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with

Too good to last: On Novembers industrial data, the Indian economy | The Hindu Editorial

The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon

Burkina Faso imposes reciprocal visa ban on U.S. nationals

OUAGADOUGOU, Dec 31: Burkina Faso has decided to impose total visa restrictions on U.S. nationals in response to Washingtons move to tighten entr

Burj Khalifa New Years Eve 2026: How to watch the fireworks live stream of the worlds tallest tower online

New Year's Eve 2026: Dubai's Burj Khalifa will light up the sky for New Year's Eve 2026. The world's tallest building will feature a grand mix of

India is past Japan. What will it need to overtake Germany?

India has become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of $4.18 trillion. This achievement stems from strong do

2025: PM Modis visit marks upswing in Sri Lanka-India ties

COLOMBO, Dec 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Sri Lanka in 2025 marked an upswing in bilateral ties, as the island nation showed signs

Opinion: Opinion: What Is Amit Shah's 'Mission Bengal'?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bengal for a three-day visit. This is not a tour marked by public rallies; instead, the focus is firmly

Rajasthan police bust BIG explosive racket on New Year's Eve! Cease 150 Kg Ammonium Nitrate, other items, check details

On New Year's Eve, the Rajasthan police busted a major racket as they recovered more than 100 kg of explosives from a car. The police have detain

Students from Northeast protest at Jantar Mantar against Anjel Chakmas killing in Dehradun

Bipul Chakma, vice-president of the All India Chakma Students' Union, alleged that the Uttarakhand administration delayed the investigation, prom

Hangul population rises to 323 in 2025; shows signs of recovery in J&K

The population of the critically endangered Hangul, Jammu and Kashmir's state animal, has increased to 323 in the 2025 census, reflecting a stead

Man gets life term for murdering wife in Chennai

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: Will work on initiatives launched in 2025, city's legacy issues in new year

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed her government's 2025 performance. She highlighted achievements in education, healthcare, and infrastru