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IMD predicts cold wave and dense fog as winter tightens grip across North

2 Jan 2026 1:45 AM IST
New Delhi: Large swathes of north India ushered in 2026 under severe winter conditions, with snowfall across the higher reaches of Kashmir and a sharp...

Held captive for hours, woman suffers eye socket fracture, facial injuries

2 Jan 2026 1:43 AM IST
Faridabad: Days after the alleged gang rape of a 25-year-old woman in Faridabad, clearer accounts from doctors, police officials and family members...

Extra excise duty on tobacco products, cess on pan masala to take effect February 1

2 Jan 2026 1:42 AM IST
New Delhi: The Union government has overhauled the taxation framework for cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products, introducing higher excise...

1,336 biryanis a minute: India rang in New Year with its favourite dish

2 Jan 2026 1:39 AM IST
New Delhi: Food delivery platforms Swiggy, Zomato and magicpin reported an unprecedented surge in orders on New Year’s Eve, brushing aside the impact...

Draft rules detail wages, working hours, social security framework

2 Jan 2026 1:37 AM IST
New Delhi: The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday moved closer to rolling out India’s long-awaited labour law reforms by pre-publishing...

PM to flag off Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati & Kolkata this month

2 Jan 2026 1:30 AM IST
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Vande Bharat sleeper train linking Guwahati and Kolkata later this month, Railway...

DRDO will play crucial role in creation of Sudarshan Chakra: Rajnath

1 Jan 2026 6:35 PM IST
New Delhi: The weapon systems developed by the DRDO played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, serving as a testament to the professionalism and...

'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration

1 Jan 2026 3:15 PM IST
Crans-Montana (Switzerland): Swiss police said “several tens of people” are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a...

"Will not bow to malevolent forces," says Mamata Banerjee as TMC marks Foundation Day

1 Jan 2026 11:30 AM IST
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted party workers and supporters on the Foundation Day of the All India Trinamool Congress...

7 dead, 149 hospitalised after consuming contaminated water in Indore

1 Jan 2026 11:00 AM IST
At least seven people have died, and more than 149 have been hospitalised in Indore after consuming contaminated water, prompting the state...

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor at historic subway station

1 Jan 2026 10:30 AM IST
New York: Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight on Thursday, taking the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subway...

Additional excise duty on tobacco, health cess on pan masala to be effective Feb 1

1 Jan 2026 10:30 AM IST
New Delhi: The government has notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty on tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala...
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