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Defence Ministry has sought 20% increase in Budget outlay for FY27, says SIDM President Bhatia

Gold kicks off 2026 on a firm note; silver slides after record rally

New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Gold prices started the new year on a firm note on Thursday, rising by Rs 640 to Rs 1,38,340 per 10 grams in the national

CBI books South Delhi resident for 'misusing' names of PM Modi, his Principal Secretary

Claiming privileged access to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Nisheeth Kohli, a resident of Vasant Kunj, said he wished to help the government

Not Sholay, Mughal-E-Azam, Baahubali, but Dhurandhar creates history by breaking THIS record, Ranveer Singh's film is first in Indian cinema to...

Dhurandhar ended 2025 with a bang, and even on the last day of the year, the film earned in double digits. In 2026, the movie will continue its d

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Performs First Liver Transplant; Successful Milestone

The donor and the recipient are stable and recovering well, more than 10 days after the procedure,

21-Year-Old Killed In Iran Protests Over Economy As Inflation Hits 42%

One man was killed in Iran on Wednesday night, state television said, the first death reported after days of demonstrations over high inflation t

Multitasking has become a norm, says red-hot Kushagra

TARATDAC urges district administration to enforce PwD Act, regularise meetings

Congress & Left match-fixing will end soon, says PM Modi as Kerala braces for assembly polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi predicted an end to the alleged match-fixing between Kerala's UDF and LDF, foreseeing a bright future for the BJP. H

Air India Grounds Pilot Over Fitness Concern Before VancouverDelhi Flight

Air India has grounded a pilot after Canadian authorities raised concerns about his fitness for duty, leading to a last-minute delay of Flight AI

Target ordered to send out checks automatically in $4.6 million settlement - who qualifies

Target settlement check 2026: Retail giant Target will soon distribute automatic payments from a $4.6 million settlement. This follows a class-ac

Maharashtras new policy targets 70.5 lakh crore investment

Targets 70.5 lakh cr investment over the policy period

Top news of the day: Dozens feared dead in Switzerland bar fire; Vodafone Idea to challenge 638 crore GST penalty order, and more

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Package of banned items hurled into Mysuru jail premises, case registered with city police

The package contained a mobile charger with connector, mobile battery, nine packets of beedis and one packet of cigarettes, besides stones.

Mason found murdered near Tasmac shop in Kottampatti

NYT Connections Answers January 1: Crack the Thursday puzzle #935 with these hints and solution

Today's NYT Connections puzzle #935, released January 1, 2026, challenges players with 16 words to sort into four themed groups. Hints and catego

Woman riding on bike with minor boy killed in road accident at Tirumangalam

Four DJs among five caught in New Year drug sweep in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Hyderabad Police arrested five people, including four DJs working at popular pubs, after they tested positive for cannabis during s

Mangaluru Dioceses annual Eucharistic procession on January 4

The procession will pass through the citys main thoroughfares, including Hampankatta and the Clock Tower area

Over 3 crore registrations received for ninth edition of PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha

More than three crore registrations have been received for the ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pariksha pe Charcha. An online com

Vodafone Idea gets 638 crore GST penalty order; to take legal action against it

The filing comes a day after Vodafone Idea received a major relief on its AGR dues, with the Union Cabinet deciding to freeze its dues along with

ODIs on 'life support' without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli; Ex-India star warns BCCI of bleak 50-over future after Ro?Ko

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has warned that ODI cricket may struggle to remain relevant once stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli move

How A Nutritionist Recommends Losing Weight During Perimenopause

In a post shared on Instagram, Pooja Makhija talks about the whoosh effect and the role it plays in weight loss during perimenopause.

koda Auto India Closes 2025 with Record 107% Sales Growth in Silver Jubilee Year

The automaker closed the year with sales of 72,665 cars

She Left At 8.30 PM, Was Waiting For Auto: Sister Of Woman Raped In Faridabad

The sister of the woman who got gangraped two days ago in Faridabad, said they last spoke in the evening of that terrible day. Her sister, she sa

Member of Iranian security forces killed during protests: State media

This is the first officially confirmed death since the start of the protests on Sunday, which began peacefully in the capital Tehran.

Assam First to Constitute 8th Pay Commission, Says Himanta

Assam is set to make history as the first state in India to establish the 8th Pay Commission for revising employee pay structures, as announced b

Viral 6-7' Tops 2025 List Of Overused Words And Phrases

Michigan college survey of overused and misused words published list of banished words

Bengal Comeback Likely For BJP Veteran Dilip Ghosh Before Election

The 61-year-old Dilip Ghosh, a former Lok Sabha MP, is one of the more prominent faces of Bengal politics and one of the Bharatiya Janata Party's

KEC International bags new orders worth Rs 1,050 cr

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Infrastructure major KEC International on Thursday said it has secured new orders worth Rs 1,050 crore across various businesse

Got Just 10 Months With Grandson: Indore Woman On Water Tragedy

She became a grandmother but didn't even get 10 months with her grandson. Urmila Yadav was healthy by every measure that mattered.

'One Of The Best Decisions I've Ever Made': Canadian Man Living In India For 8 Years Shares Experience

A Canadian man has gone viral for sharing his positive experience of living in Bengaluru for 8 years, praising Indias tech growth and cultural ri

Snow squall warnings issued across parts of the U.S. and Ontario as sudden winter hazards emerge

Snow squall warnings were issued across regions of the northeastern United States and central Ontario as fast-moving bursts of winter weather has

Heres how much you can earn in 2026 before paying higher Social Security payroll taxes

Social Security payroll taxes will rise for high earners in 2026 because the wage limit is going up. People earning above the old limit will pay

Ideology, incumbency, polarisation: Key Indian elections to watch in 2026

Electoral credibility is emerging as the central battle theme of the 2026 polls.

Woman Arrested For Pickpocketing In J&Ks Kulgam

Srinagar, Jan 1: Police on Thursday arrested a woman for allegedly pickpocketing at a hospital in Jammu and Kashmirs Kulgam district, officials s

Rehabilitate Karbi Anglong violence-affected families, demand Assam Opposition parties

Leaders of the Congress, CPI(M), and other parties also sought adequate compensation for the kin of two people killed in the violence overalleged

India asks Pakistan to expedite release of Indian prisoners in its custody

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Telangana Rakes In Rs 5,102 Crore From Liquor Sales In December 2025

Telangana's liquor sales reached a historic high in December 2025, with the state exchequer raking in a record-breaking Rs 5,102 crore.

Winning games for Maharashtra keeps Bawne going

BYD posts weakest sales growth in five years on headwinds at home

BYDs sales growth slowed to 7.73 per cent in 2025, the weakest pace in five years, as competition intensified in Chinas electric vehicle market.

Is Dunkin open on New Years Day 2026? Check McDonalds New Years hours & fast food options

Dunkin' New Year's Day 2026: New Year's Day 2026 will see many popular eateries open. Dunkin', Starbucks, McDonald's, and Taco Bell are ready to

False rape allegations leave unhealing scars: Delhi High Court

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has said that the false implication of a person in rape allegations leaves unhealed scars on the accused for a li

Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 24 Amid Peace Talks

Russian officials claim a Ukrainian drone attack targeted a cafe and hotel in Khorly, resulting in significant casualties as celebrations turned

Army Declares 2026 As Year Of Networking & Data Centricity, Gen Dwivedi Says Op Sindoor Still On

New Delhi, Jan 1: The Indian Army on Thursday declared 2026 as the Year of Networking & Data Centricity and said this initiative will enhance con

Aus Great Tears Into Babar On Live TV After Pak Star's Latest BBL Fifty

While there was a huge roar in the stadium for Babar Azam following his half-century, his intent was questioned by the Australia great.

KSRTC launches Sarige Mitra HRMS mobile app 2.0 to boost employee services

The app was launched by Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy as a New Year initiative.

Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed in flames over New Years

One more held in businessman abduction case in Erode

After WPL 2026 pull-out, RCB's Ellyse Perry stuns fans with game-changing performance in Women's Super Smash

After pulling out of WPL 2026 for personal reasons, RCB star Ellyse Perry returned to action in the Women's Super Smash and delivered a match-win

Evening news wrap: Dozens dead, 100 injured in deadly blaze at Swiss ski resort; Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York Citys new mayor & more

After 3 months of protests, Tezpur University VC sent on leave; MoE orders probe

The Ministry of Education has directed Tezpur University Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh to proceed on leave following sustained protests over

Rising Labour Wages Push Nalgonda Paddy Farmers to Direct Sowing

During the current Yasangi crop season, labour wages have increased by 20 to 30 per cent compared to the last kharif season

Video: Spire Of 150-Year-Old Amsterdam Church Collapses During Fire

A huge inferno destroyed a 19th-century Amsterdam church Thursday, as the Netherlands endured an unsettled New Year's Eve with two dead from fire

Study links insomnia, anxiety to weaker immune system

The findings could help better understand the physiological consequences of anxiety and insomnia, and in preventing immune-related disorders and

From Prayagraj to Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura: Faith corridors redrew tourism map of UP in 2025

Uttar Pradesh witnessed a massive surge in religious tourism. Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj drew crores of devotees. Development of sites like Ayod

'Golden Hour' Medical Care Could Have Saved Delhi BMW Crash Victim: Cops

Navjot Singh - the Delhi man who died after a BMW X5 SUV driven by Gaganpreet Kaur rammed his motorcycle - was alive for 15 minutes after the cra

1,198 booked for drinking and driving in Hyderabad on New Year

Hyderabad:The police Hyderabad police booked 1,198 people for driving under the influence of alcohol in Hyderabad from December 31 to January 1,

Director ULB Named Member Secretary Of Divisional Committees On Stray Dog Issue

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has modified an earlier order related to the constitution of Divisional Level Committees formed in

Nandyal: Father Kills Three Minor Children, Dies By Suicide

According to police, preliminary inquiry suggests that the family was facing financial difficulties, which may have driven the man to take the ex

BDA calls tenders for tunnel-flyover between Hebbal and Mehkri Circle, project to cost 1,655 crore now

The project involves building a 2.25 km short tunnel from Hebbal junction (below the flyover and the railway line) to Karnataka Veterinary, Anima

Odisha Targets Top-5 Developed State Status By 2036

CM Majhi Issues 15-Point Governance Directive 'Odisha Vision 20362047

Man arrested for robbing elderly woman at Valparai

Faridabad Horror: Rape case survivor suffers deep injuries, know 5 major updates

A 26-year-old woman who was gang-raped in Faridabad was brutally assaulted and thrown out of the moving van on the Gurugram-Faridabad Road on the

Lokpal scraps controversial tender to buy 7 BMW cars

The Lokpal has cancelled its tender for seven luxury BMW cars. The procurement was valued at approximately Rs 5 crore. Opposition parties and act

TAC Formed For ICT Lab Approvals Under Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) for vetting technical specifications related

Devotees From Hyderabad Donate Medicines Worth Rs 78 Lakh to TTD

The donated medicines will be utilised in hospitals run by the TTD to support medical services provided to pilgrims and patients

Sri Lanka Navy honours vessels from India, other countries for disaster assistance

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya personally expressed gratitude to a group of diplomatic officials of the countries concerned, Sri Lanka Navy sp

India to get its 1st Bullet Train on Aug 15 next year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Buy a Bullet Train ticket on Independence Day in 2027. The country will get its first Bullet Train on that day, Union Railways Minister Ashwini V

Government may take cognisance of land-related cases against Lalu, says Bihar dy CM

If someone brings an application to Jan Kalyan Samvad in this regard, our officials our government will certainly take cognisance, says Bihar Dep

Seasonal influenza cases rise in Bengaluru: All you need to know about symptoms and prevention

Bengaluru is witnessing a steady increase in seasonal influenza cases as temperatures dip. Doctors from government and private hospitals have rep

J&K: Police attach property of Pak-based handler in Poonch; UAPA invoked

Two, including AIADMK functionary, killed in government bus-car collision near Thuraiyur

Sivasankar was the Perambalur district secretary of the AIADMKs Ilaignar and Ilam Pengal Paasarai

Wordle Answer Today January 1: Hints and solution revealed for the Thursday puzzle #1657

Wordle, the beloved daily word game from The New York Times, presents a straightforward puzzle for January 1, 2026. Players can expect a familiar

Switzerland blast kills at least 40, several injured in bar fire during New Year celebrations

A powerful explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland during New Year celebrations, k

New tax on cigarettes hits ITC, Godfrey Phillips India stocks

Indian tobacco companies face stock decline after government imposes cigarette tax hike. ITC, Godfrey Phillips India affected.

Why patchwork education models for homeless and migrant children still fall short

167 Indians In Pak Await Return Despite Completing Sentences: Centre

Under provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged, through diplomatic channels, simul

India's biggest flop, made in Rs 70 crore, caused loss of 97%, earned only..., movie was pulled down from cinemas in 6 days, it is...

Despite being led by Mohanlal in an impressive dual role, Vrusshabha went on to become one of the biggest flops of Indian cinema, and easily the

Sensex, Nifty end flat on 1st trading day of 2026

On the upside, 26,25026,300 stands out as a crucial supply zone. A decisive and sustained breakout above this band could open the path toward 26,

Awareness on NE needed to prevent Angel Chakma-like incidents: Assam CM

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said people in the rest of the country should be educated about North East India t

'Minnesota fraud scandal is just peanuts compared to...': Trump goes ballistic against Dems

Indian Armys Romeo Force Intensifies Search Operations In Pir Panjal Ranges Of Poonch Amid Heavy Snowfall

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army has intensified search and surveillance operations in the Pir Panjal ranges of Poonch district i

5 Power Foods That Keep You Warm, Healthy And Energised, Nutritionist Explains

Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain has selected five winter superfoods that need to be a consistent component of the diet during the colder months.

Delivery Executive's Emotional Reply After Customer Tips Him Rs 501 On New Year's Eve Viral

On New Year's Eve, a customer gave Rs 501 as a tip to a delivery rider working late, appreciating his efforts and offering support for his family

New Year 2026: Traffic congestion at India Gate, Kartavya Path as crowds gather

Several visitors took leisurely car rides along Kartavya Path before stopping near India Gate, while others walked along the boulevard, clicked p

BSF action near IB in J-K: 19-year-old Bangladeshi held; probe under way

According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the individual has been identified as Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, son of Mozibul Haque Bhuiyan. He is a reside

'Need Awareness, Education': Himanta Sarma On Tripura Student's Murder In Dehradun

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called the killing of Tripura student Anjel Chakma for objecting to people using racial slurs in Utt

GST revenue grows at 3-month high rate of 6.1% to 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025

A surge in refunds, however, meant that net revenue fell to a 12-month low of 1.46 lakh crore.