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DRDO to play key role in creation of Sudarshan Chakra air defence system: Rajnath

Singh said this on the occasion of 68th Foundation Day of the DRDO

Numaish opens in Hyderabad, over 1,000 vendors set up stalls

Hyderabad:The 85th All-India Industrial Exhibition (AIIE), more commonly known as Numaish, was inaugurated on Thursday, January 1, by Telangana D

Yadagirigutta Temple EO Venkat Rao Resigns

Venkat Rao expressed confidence that development works at the temple would continue in the coming days.

Man-Leopard Conflict Up In Tumakuru

More cages to trap leopards from villages in Tumakuru taluk for leopard translocation

80% capital acquisition outlay utilised amounting to nearly 1.2 lakh cr: MoD

Sustained defence reforms for modern, integrated and self-reliant security ecosystem, says MoD in 2025 yearender review

Minimum temperatures to climb up in January in State

Is the stock market open on New Year's Day 2026? NYSE and Nasdaq closed today heres when they reopen

Stock market New Year's Day 2026: US stock markets are closed today, January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day. Major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasda

In Focus podcast | Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?

Ashok B. Lall and Tikender Singh Panwar speak to us about why urban housing has slipped out of reach for most Indians.

Varnachirakukkal fete for children in care homes from today

Excise e-auction for issuing liquor licence in Kalaburagi on Jan. 13

A total of 15 liquor licenses that are currently vacant in the district will be allotted through the online auction process

Mourners flag fleecing at Karumandapam gas-fired crematorium

The bereaved families allege that they are asked to pay 8,000 for cremation as against 2,500 fixed by the Tiruchi Corporation; if there is delay

Fair price shop dealers seek payment of commission through DBT

UNESCO workshop on International Day of Light inspires engineering students

PM Should Respond to Chinese Claims over India-Pakistan Conflict, Demands Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi also slammed the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government for the health crisis in Indore, where contaminated drinking water caused multiple deat

2025 was a year of redefined governance, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

On performance of the departments under him, he says Amarajeevi Jaladhara, completion of 4,300-km of roads in villages, and implementation of Ada

Telangana targets oils, spices, bakeries, mineral water units in month-wise food safety drives

A.P. govt. allots 9.96 acres in Nuzvid for setting up IIPM

9.96 acres will be leased for 33 years on a free-of-cost basis, with several conditions accompanying the allotment

Bird Flu Outbreaks In India: Symptoms And Preventive Tips

Bird flu not only affects domestic poultry such as chickens, ducks and turkeys but can also spread through wild and migratory birds. In some case

Seven-day deadline for PGs, hostels, service apartments to fix safety lapses

Remembering the Brave on Pathankot Attack Anniversary

On January 2, 2016, the Pathankot Air Force Station was attacked by Jaish-e-Mohammed militants, leading to a lengthy counter-terror operation tha

Kochi Biennale painting gets backlash from Christian groups; artist defends work

Kochi: Noted artist Tom Vattakuzhy on Wednesday rejected allegations of distorting the depiction of Christs Last Supper in one of his paintings d

Vande Bharat sleeper train clears trials, GuwahatiKolkata to be first route, PM to flag off

Judge appeals to people to follow traffic rules to save valuable lives

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 37th National Road Safety Awareness Drive in Yadgir

BHEL reasserts commitment to timely delivery of quality products at foundation day event

Minorities Ministry stopped PMJVK funds for Kerala since 2022

The State had around 199 crore of unused Central funds, citing which the proposals submitted by its Department of Minority Welfare were not appro

NASA's Largest Library To Permanently Close On Jan 2, Books Will Be 'Tossed Away'

NASA's largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center will close permanently on Jan 2 under the Trump administration's reorganisation plans.

Cyber police caution people against money mule traps

Egyptian footballer lands in prison for forging academic docs

A 28-year-old Egyptian footballer, who has previously featured in the English Premier League, was on December 30, 2025, sentenced to one year in

Pawan Kalyan To Lay Foundation Stone At Kondagattu Temple

The event marks the commencement of development works worth 35.19 crore, sanctioned by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams following a special req

Bangladesh Media reports attack on another Hindu man, set on fire by miscreants in Shariatpur

A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh was seriously injured after he was allegedly attacked and set on fire by a mob in Shariatpur district on New Ye

Operation Sindoor injects fresh momentum to correct exiting structural imbalance in the Defence Budget

The battlefield experience of Indian armed forces has already precipitated a fresh look at the armoury inventory. Use of counter-drone systems ha

CBSE Issues Reminder On Class 10, 12 Practical Exams 2026, Shares Key Instructions

CBSE Practical Exams 2026: Schools have been instructed to strictly follow the Board's guidelines to ensure smooth and timely execution of all as

Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

After nearly six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, American investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has stepped down as its Chief Exe

Another Hindu Man Attacked in Bangladesh, Set on Fire by Miscreants

According to local newspaper, the incident took place on New Year's Eve on Wednesday

About 53,000 unmatched voters issued notices in Tiruchi district; special camps to be held on December 3 and 4

Voters whose details have not been matched with previous SIR are required to submit anyone of the 13 supporting documents listed by the Election

Vidyavardhaka Sangha: New management committee elected

No accident, loss of life during new year celebration in Coimbatore city

Seer slaps police officer in Vijayapura as he snatches phone during protest

Sri Sanganabasaveshwar Swami of Hunshyal Math was among those protesting when the incident happened

Is USPS open on New Year's Day? Banks, Post Office, UPS, FedEx holiday hours

New Year's Day 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1. Banks and post offices will be closed. Mail delivery and pickups will not occur. Shipping servi

Are data centres proposed in Vizag a boon or bane?

While experts welcome the announcements of tech giants for their potential to generate employment and trigger economic growth in the long run, an

Police leadership reshuffle across Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts

Trust expands waste disposal, traffic management program to four more wards

The Trust is expanding its work to include Pandeshwar, Port, Cantonment and Attavar wards

13.52 crore Tirumala laddus sold in 2025, says TTD

Devotees purchased 5.13 lakh laddus on December 27, 2025, registering the highest single-day sale in the past decade

New Year, New Chapter: Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez spark social media with relationship revealNew Year, New Chapter: Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez spark social media with relationship reveal

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira began 2026 with a surprise personal announcement, confirming a romantic relationship with fellow UFC

Universities directed to integrate skill, vocational courses into curriculum

Elon Musk announces 2026 MEGA plan, Neuralink to mass produce brain chips, reveals details of surgical procedure

Elon Musk's brain-computer interface (BCI) company Neuralink is preparing to take a major step forward in 2026, after moving forward from a limit

Student association event cancelled in Dharwad farm university

Dalit Sangharsh Samiti opposes invitation extended to Yuva Brigade founder Chakravarthy Sulibele

Funds released for construction of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, says MP

About 1,000 police personnel to be deployed for arudra darshan bandobust for two days

Hyderabad Zoo clocks over 25K visitors on New Year day

Hyderabad: As many as 25,900 visitors spent their 2026 New Years Day in the Nehru Zoological Park(Hyderabad Zoo). The zoo authorities have instal

India, Bangladesh Begin Joint Water Measurements as Ganges Treaty Enters Final Year

Water measurement began at Hardinge Bridge on the Padma River in Bangladesh and also at the Farakka point on the Ganga river in India

RBI data points to Assam as fastest-growing State economy: Himanta

According to RBI data, Assam is the country's fastest growing State economy, rising to 45% during the last five years above the national growth o

Churches in Thanjavur usher in new year with midnight mass

MLA questions rehabilitation of Kogilu residents in Bengaluru

2026 augurs well for calendar manufacturers in Sivakasi

With Assembly elections around the corner, orders from politicians and political parties have increased

ED freezes 192 crore linked to WinZO in money laundering probe

Bitcoin ATM scams explode in 2025 as Americans lose $333 million to crypto scams are you at risk?

Bitcoin ATM scams 2025: Scammers are exploiting Bitcoin ATMs, causing Americans to lose over $333 million in 2025. This trend shows a clear and c

2026 could bring a major Social Security loss for retirees heres what $18,400 means

Social Security cuts may be closer as the trust fund faces money problems. Retirees who depend heavily on monthly checks could see lower payments

New medical facilities worth 24 crore to come up at KKGMCH; Radiation therapy unit a key addition

Congress launches vision for Mumbai ahead of January 15 polls; promises transparent, accountable governance

Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad unveiled the party's vision for the BMC polls, promising to eradicate corruption and ensure transparent gove

Swiggy, Zomato, magicpin log record New Years Eve orders despite gig worker strike

The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) said over 1 lakh workers from 22 cities joined the strike, including 14,000 of its members from

India forecast to face colder January, says weather office

MUMBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) India is set to see below-average maximum and minimum temperatures in January, the weather office said on Thursday, rais

Ola Electric business head for cell resigns citing personal commitments

Vishal Chaturvedi, who was designated as senior management personnel, said he stepped down due to personal commitments.

Kapil Sharma faces backlash over Shah Rukh Khan comment on Amol Muzumdar on The Great Indian Kapil Show: 'When did I say...'

During the conversation, Kapil asks Amol, After winning the Cricket World Cup, do you know that people online are comparing you to Shah Rukh Khan

Why India staying out of RCEP? Trade ties with members other than China mark strategic and economic gains

One of the key factors propelling the reset of bilateral ties of India and China is the increasingly unpredictable global economic situation aris

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

Army declares 2026 as 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity', Gen Dwivedi says Op Sindoor still on

The Indian Army has declared 2026 as the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' to boost connectivity, real-time decision-making, and combat effe

Akshaye Khanna Is All Smiles On Telugu Debut Mahakali Set, See Pic

Mahakali director Puja Kolluru shared the photo on Instagram

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

Viral video: Arjun Bijlani suffers grave loss at start of 2026, Rise and Fall winner's father-in-law passes away after..., actor breaks down at funeral

Arjun Bijlani's father-in-law, Rakesh Chandra Swami, passed away after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment, but passed away on

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

Allow BRS to present on irrigation issues in Assembly: KTR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday demanded that if the Telangana government proposes to make a

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

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.

NHAI to Discontinue KYV Process for All New Car, Jeep, Van Fag Issuances From Feb 1

The authority said KYV will be required only in specific cases where complaints are received, such as issues related to loose FASTags, incorrect

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