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Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

About 35 military planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line that separates the two sides; drills began 11 days after U.S. announced a record $11.1

Hyderabad: Home Guard injured in hit and run at Madhapur traffic signal

Hyderabad: A speeding car rammed into a home guard on duty at a traffic signal in Hyderabads Madhapur area and fled the scene, police said. The i

Telangana HC to deliver verdict on Group 1 exam on Jan 22

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court will pronounce its judgment on January 22, 2026, regarding the appeals challenging a single judges order that

Law on suspension of sentence

In life imprisonment cases like Kuldeep Singh Sengars, what factors must appellate courts weigh before suspending a sentence? Does the Delhi High

Delhi-NCR weather Update: Travel plans hit as dense fog covers National Capital, flight operations affected, alines issue advisories, AQI reaches...,

Delhi's air quality showed no signs of improvement, with the national capital recording very poor air quality and an overall air quality index (A

Sunny Leone's NY Event at Mathura Cancelled After Objections from Seers

According to one of the organisers, Leone was scheduled to attend a programme in which she was supposed to play a DJ on January 1

CRPF distributes radios to counter misinformation in remote Naxal-hit Bastar villages

Shrinking Season 3 Trailer Brings In Michael J. Fox With A Perfect Joke

Apple TV+ shared the trailer on their Instagram handle.

Who is Abdul Rehman? Pakistan's Asim Munir marries his daughter Mahnoor to his brother's son at Army headquarters in Karachi; Check full guest list

Pakistan's Asim Munir married his daughter Mahnoor to her first cousin Abdul Rehman, who is son of Asim Munir's brother. However, there are no of

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in serious condition in a Brisbane hospital

The 54-year-old former right-hand batter had fallen ill in recent days, with Nine Newspapers reporting he is in an induced coma and fighting a bo

Thieves Drill into a German Bank Vault and Steal Euro 30 Million

Witnesses told investigators they saw several men carrying large bags in a nearby parking garage over the weekend

Quote on New Year by Robin Sharma: Dont live the same year 75 times and

Robin Sharma, a celebrated author and leadership guru, encourages people to embrace growth. His famous quote, 'Dont live the same year 75 times a

Revanth Reddy plans to make Greater Hyderabad pollution-free

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop Greater Hyderabad as a po

U.K. calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan

The Chinese embassy in Britain said the foreign office remarks were a misrepresentation of the facts, a manipulation of the truth

China's factory activity edges back to growth in December, private PMI shows

The world's second-largest economy remains on track to meet its full-year growth target of around 5% for 2025, despite a trade war with the U.S.,

Denmark Delivers Last Letter as Digital Shift Ends 400-Year Postal Tradition

With this move, Denmark becomes the first country in the world to officially decide that physical letter delivery is no longer essential or econo

If you intend to get drunk, leave the driving to the sober

This is because Japanese authorities have figures showing that riding drunk also leads to serious accidents

Samantha, Raj Nidimoru Honeymoon in Lisbon

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru tied the knot on December 1, 2025.

HYDRAA cracks down on Durgam Cheruvu encroachments in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has launched a major drive against illegal encroachments on Durga

The $100B opportunity: Why VCs are finally taking Indian nutraceuticals seriously

By Mr. Madhu Krishnamani, Founder and Managing Director, Botanic Healthcare For the next decade, India stands on the brink of one of the most sig

Akshaye Khanna in & as the enigma!

Whats it, if not the return of the morally unambiguous villain, missing for long, that also explains Khannas year at Bollywoods box-office, no?

UAE makes BIG move, to pull out forces from Saudi Arabia due to..., says, 'in pursuit of security...'

The statement, which was issued by the Ministry of Defence of UAE came on reference to a prior statement by the country's Foreign Affairs Ministr

India-Pakistan conflict: After Trump, China jumps in to take credit for brokering peace, says, 'we have taken...'

China's claim has renewed focus on its role during the crisis, especially given its close defence ties with Pakistan. China is Pakistan's largest

U.S. court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding in 22 States

A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act bars Medicaid funding for tax-exempt organisations that provide family planning and reproductive he

Massive Heist in Germany: Thieves drill into bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, steals 30 million Euro cash, gold

Just days before the New Year, valuables worth around Euro 30 million (about USD 33 million) were stolen from a bank in the western German city o

Indias semiconductor push; AI adoption on the rise

The next two years will be inflection points for Indias semiconductor manufacturing journey from front-end chip production to back-end chip packa

Two Trains Collide In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, 60 Injured

About 60 people were injured a loco train carrying workers and officials collided with a goods train inside Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pip

Israel to suspend over 30 Gaza humanitarian groups from 2026

Jerusalem: Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, fr

NTA Releases Provisional Answer Key For CSIR UGC NET December 2025 With Objection Window

Candidates may challenge the provisional answer key by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question via online payment. Challenges will be

Greater Noida to Faridabad in just 30 minutes: UP govt to build THIS Rs 66 crore 4-lane bridge to cut short travel time between these two cities, here's all you need to know

The project involves construction of a four-lane approach road from Greater Noida to the Manjhawali bridge, with an estimated cost of around Rs 6

When a poster row strained Jayalalithaas relationship with sections of Christians

The controversy transpired when a functionary of her party, out of his desperation to demonstrate loyalty to the leader, got hoardings and poster

Anjel Chakma murder: Family seeks capital punishment for accused

Anjel, a final-year MBA student at a private university in Dehradun, was allegedly stabbed to death by some youngsters on December 9. He died on

Seven killed, 12 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The accident occurred in the Bhikiyasain area when the bus was en route to Ramnagar in Nainital from Dwarahat in Almora, SSP) Devendra Pincha sai

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: Americans are the most generous country on the planet

Hugh Jackman, renowned for his versatile acting career and Tony Award-winning talent, shared his appreciation for American society's welcoming na

After Trump, China Claims it Mediated India-Pakistan Conflict

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing had played a mediating role in several global conflicts, including the India-Pakistan standoff

Science quiz: Chemistrys foul fellows

125-million-year-old spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Thailand

This fish-eating dinosaur stalked the Khorat Groups waterways in Cretaceous Thailand. Interestingly, the discovery is being hailed as one of the

Morning Digest: India now fourth largest economy, says govt.; ECI directs home verification for Bengals elderly, disabled voters during SIR hearings, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Rajesh Palviya on Titan Company: weekly breakout signals continuation of bull run

Morning Brief Podcast: ET In The Valley: Arvind Jain, Co-Founder And Ceo Of Glean

Taiwan detects 130 Chinese aircraft, ships around territory

The detection comes a day after China launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, deploying its army, navy, air force and rocket fo

Too much artificial light at night may increase risk of heart disease: Study

The participants, who had no history of heart disease and no active cancer, underwent the same Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (

Israel Warns it will Suspend Several Aid Groups Operating in Gaza

The move was part of Israel's decision to strengthen and update regulations governing the activities of international NGOs in the Palestinian ter

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

The year 2025 saw trade wars, a Gaza truce and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Looking ahead, 2026 promises space missions, the Winter Olympics and

India takes BIG step against steel imports from China, imposes...tariff for 3 years on select products

The measure will apply to imports from several countries, including China, Vietnam and Nepal; however, certain developing countries will be exemp

After Russian claim, U.S. NATO envoy says unclear whether attack on Putins residence actually happened

Ukraine called Russias accusations lies aimed at justifying more attacks on Ukraine, and its foreign minister said on Tuesday (December 30) that

Drones dive into aviation's deepest enigma as MH370 hunt restarts

This new phase, expected to last up to 55 days, targets a tighter search zone of about 5,800 square miles -- far smaller than earlier efforts and

Stock Market Live Updates 31 Dec 2025: Stock to buy today: HUDCO

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation) has been rallying for the past few sessions. It

India beat SL to complete whitewash

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30: Bowlers produced a spotless effort after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way with a doughty 68 as dominant India def

Erigaisi stuns Carlsen to emerge as joint leader

World Chess Blitz Doha, Dec 30: Top Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation to stun Magnus

Ranchi Royals players celebrate a goal against Shrachi Bengal Tigers during Womens Hockey India League match

Ranchi Royals players celebrate a goal against Shrachi Bengal Tigers during Womens Hockey India League match, in Ranchi, on Tuesday. Royals won 5

Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force underscores deficits in Indian sports administration

New Delhi, Dec 30: An Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force set up by the Sports Ministry has pointed out systemic deficits in Indias sports administrati

Chinese New Year 2026 date revealed What animal sign are you and how will Fire Horse year impact luck?

Chinese New Year 2026: The 2026 Lunar New Year begins on February 17, marking the rare Year of the Fire Horse. It lasts 16 days and ends with the

Got unwanted Christmas gifts? Turn them into fast cash right now with these easy options

Many Americans receive unwanted Christmas gifts each year. Over $10 billion in presents go unused annually. Items range from clothing and accesso

US Federal Reserve officials showed deep divisions at December meeting, minutes show

Even some of those who supported the rate cut acknowledged he decision was finely balanced or that they could have supported keeping the target

Dushyant Sridhar interview: On collaborations, Margazhi concerts and taking harikatha global

How this harikatha exponent is blending music, dance and storytelling during Margazhi to draw younger listeners

Gold and Glory

Ebenesar Khongsit of Meghalaya won gold in the 70kg bodybuilding category and was crowned Overall Open Bodybuilding champion at the Mr & Ms North

Shaheen Afridi exits BBL early

Islamabad, Dec 30: A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big

Hearts lead Scottish Premiership as Celtic, Rangers stumble early

London, Dec 30: The opening stretch of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership has delivered a rare and compelling narrative, one that threatens to disr

Journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, Granddaughter Of John F Kennedy, Dies At 35

American environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late president John F. Kennedy, has died from cancer at the age of 35

United in fear, divided in politics a view from Narva, an Estonian city bordering Russia

Some201 kmaway from capital Tallinn, Narva is the most Russian speaking town of Europe with over 96% Russian speakers among itsroughly 53,000resi

From Ramayana, King, to Drishyam 3: The most anticipated films of 26

The year 2026 is set to be a major year for Hindi cinema, with several big-budget and star-driven films lined up for release. From large-scale my

Russia Says Ukraine Targets Moscow With Drones

Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Tuesday targeting Moscow, parts of western Russia and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the

Actors Tabu, Ameesha Patel and Rekha during the special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai

Actors Tabu, Ameesha Patel and Rekha during the special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai, on Monday night. (PTI)

Salmans Battle of Galwan gets flak from Chinese media

Indian govt sources say cinemas artistic expression Cinemas are an artistic expression and India does not restrict it, government sources said on

Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya declared winner of Guineas election, provisional results show

Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guineas election held over the weekend

Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel says the rules are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating the aid organizations

Head-on train crash near Peru's Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens

Police are investigating the collision between trains operated by Inca Rail S.A. and PeruRail S.A., which mainly transport tourists to the iconic

India Imposes Tariff On Steel Products For 3 Years To Curb Cheap Imports

India has imposed a three-year import tariff of between 11% and 12% on some steel products, according to a finance ministry order published on Tu

People gather outside the hospital where former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died

People gather outside the hospital where former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday, (PTI)

New Year vibes, from the newest thought leaders on the block

Gen Z is leading global change, impacting governments, economies, and work culture. In India, their spending power is set to surge, fueling innov

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study

If future tests can confirm that distinct groups of UC patients harbour the toxin-producing Aeromonas strain, clinicians could classify patients

Casteist violence bail clause not right to favourable outcome: SC

Elon Musk's xAI Buys Third Building To Expand AI Compute Power

Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost train

Palestinians stand next to a tent set up on the rubble of buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations

Palestinians stand next to a tent set up on the rubble of buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations in the Sheikh Radwan neigh

Myanmar military-backed party leads first election phase

BANGKOK, Dec 30: Myanmars military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed a strong lead in the first phase of the countrys

Azhwars experience with God

'Premature': Family of Tripura youth killed in Uttarakhand questions police version; dismisses 'no racism' theory

Bank employees hold protest, demand five-day work week

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Demanding the implementation of a five-day work week, the bank employees under the banner of the United Fo

BJP remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on birth anniversary

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Celebrating Good Governance Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee,

Chashma Junction launches Eyeconic Luxury Sale

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Chashma Junction today announced the launch of its Eyeconic Luxury Sale and offered flat 40% discount. The

On patrol with Marine Elite Force in Chennai as Olive Ridley carcasses wash ashore

The Hindu joined the Marine Elite Force on an exclusive patrol along the sea off the North Chennai coast as Olive Ridley deaths begin

2026 through the Gen Z lens: The unstoppable rise of a new generation

India's Gen Z, numbering 380 million, is a powerful force driving change. This generation is impacting innovation, politics, and spending habits.

Work smart, not hard! How Gen Z is rewriting workplace rulebook

Gen Z is reshaping workplaces with clear expectations for growth and purpose. They seek transparent leadership and flexible environments. Compani

Gen Zs want to be treated as partners, not as vote banks

India's Gen Z is not politically disengaged but rather disillusioned with traditional politics. Growing up online, they engage through digital pl

Is AI boom overhyped, unreliable? Zoomers question hype bubble

By 2026, artificial intelligence will make digital content indistinguishable from reality. This will force people to verify everything they see a

Gen Z's growing influence: How youth are reshaping Indian politics and electoral campaigns

Political parties are increasingly recognizing the growing influence of Gen Z, adapting electoral campaigns and policies to engage this demograph

Sweatshirts in the C-suite: The era of Gen Z CEOs unfolds as we enter 2026

Gen Z graduates are increasingly launching startups, with 40% of top college alumni opting for entrepreneurship. Venture capital firms are now pr

Kashmir 2025: Article 370s Shadow and Question of Statehood

Ashok Bhan ashokbhan@rediffmail.com As 2025 draws to a close, Kashmirs political story reads less like a turning point and more like an extended

CS reviews prospects for eco-tourism promotion, MAP cultivation

*Launches online NDC service Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired two separate high-level meetings