‘We can’t indulge in idol worship’: Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Mahakal visit sparks row
Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha’s visit to Mahakaleshwar Temple and participation in Hindu rituals has drawn a fatwa from Maulana Mufti…
Mumbai Wakes Up To Unseasonal Rainfall On New Year Day
While it was more intense in several areas, many other places experienced drizzle. The intensity gradually reduced after 6.15 am.
Cigarette, Beedi, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 With New Tax, Cess
The government on Wednesday notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco…
India Surpasses Japan. When It May Overtake Germany As 3rd Largest Economy
India’s GDP per capita was $2,694 in 2024, according to the latest World Bank figures, 12 times smaller than Japan’s…
‘Ex-Gratia, Free Treatment’: Vijayvargiya Assures Aid After Indore Water Contamination Kills 13
MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has overseen relief efforts, ensured free treatment, and ordered a probe into official lapses after deaths…
New Year 2026 Begins With Rain As Showers Drench Mumbai, Lowers Temperatue And AQI
Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026 with rain, cooling temperatures to 21°C. IMD forecasts light showers and partly cloudy skies, while…
‘Impossible targets’: Riders flag unsafe roads, shrinking earnings — what triggered gig workers’ protest
Delivery workers across India observed a New Year’s Eve strike protesting low pay and lack of social security, despite app-based…
New Year Celebrations Sweep Across India Amid Tight Security
India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped…
Delhi AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ On New Year’s Day; IMD Predicts Fog, Rain In Capital
Delhi’s AQI hit 372 on New Year’s Day, with Anand Vihar, Mundka and Jahangirpuri crossing 400. IMD forecasts rain and…
‘Praying For Peace And Happiness’: PM Modi Wishes Everyone A ‘Wonderful 2026’ On New Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a wonderful 2026, hoping for good health, prosperity, success, peace, and happiness in society.
Disney worker hurt stopping 400-lb fake boulder from hitting audience
The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (181kg) rubber…
SC handled 75k cases in 2025; unmatched by any top court
Chief Justice Surya Kant has introduced a new system to prioritize cases for the disadvantaged. Petitions from disabled individuals, acid…
‘I’m in Dubai,’ says Hadi killing suspect Dhaka accused India of sheltering
A key suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi Islamist radical Sharif Osman Hadi has denied involvement and refuted claims he…
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year. The…
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt. Chinese people pay…
‘Want 22 of 28 seats from Kolkata, nearby areas’: Amit Shah sets target for BJP cadres
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged BJP workers in Bengal to aim for victory in the 2026 assembly elections, setting…
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will…
Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor’s office in Fasa. Video verified by…
‘New normal’: India’s 2025 ‘zero-tolerance’ doctrine pushed terror outfits & Pak to sidelines
India’s national security adopted a harder stance in 2025 following the brutal Pahalgam massacre. Prime Minister Modi declared a ‘Yuddha’…
S Jaishankar Meets Tarique Rahman, Pak Speaker At Khaleda Zia’s Funeral
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who represented India at the funeral of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, met her…
Hello, 2026! India Rings In The New Year, Celebrations Across Major Cities Amid Tight Security
As the clock struck midnight, the skies lit up with fireworks as people gathered at key landmarks to celebrate the…
Joy, festivity, fireworks: India welcomes New Year 2026; President Murmu extends greetings
India welcomed the New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across major cities, featuring fireworks, cultural performances, and large public gatherings.…