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PM Modi’s letter was delivered today by foreign minister S Jaishankar, who represented India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registrations exceed 3 crore, nearing the 2025 Guinness World Record of 3.53 crore. The initiative engages students, teachers, and parents with PM Modi.

Nandini Chakravorty was appointed on Wednesday as the chief secretary of West Bengal, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the state, a senior official said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended new year greetings to everyone and prayed for peace and happiness in the society.

While it was more intense in several areas, many other places experienced drizzle. The intensity gradually reduced after 6.15 am.

India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up security measures to ensure that the celebrations passed off…

Bank Holiday today: According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar, bank closures on New Year’s Day are not uniform across the country.

Operation Sindoor stands as a “resounding testament” to India’s unwavering resolve against terrorism, the defence ministry said.

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha spent less than 30 per cent of their time this year on legislative business, including discussing and passing bills, a legislative think tank…

Students from the Northeast on Wednesday staged a protest at the Jantar Mantar here demanding justice for Tripura student Anjel Chakma, who died of a stab injury in Dehradun recently.

Thousands of tourists have flocked to Gulmarg, Kashmir’s winter wonderland, to welcome the New Year with traditional music and dance.

A pastor from Kerala and seven others were arrested on charges of offering money to people for conversion to Christianity in Maharashtra’s Amravati district today.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra with a total capital cost of Rs 19,142 crore.

The Goa nightclub, where a deadly fire killed 25 people in early December, was built illegally on a salt pan and allowed to operate without a valid trade licence.

Humans often struggle to grasp the full scale of events when viewing them from the ground. From space, however, satellites reveal patterns and details that transform our understanding of what’s…

The Election Commission rejected the police complaints that were filed against the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal over the death of an elderly person…

The Election Commission rejected the police complaints that were filed against the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal over the death of an elderly person…

A man with an extensive criminal record switched parties twice before joining a third – all within the span of eight days – in a desperate bid to secure a…

A man with an extensive criminal record switched parties twice before joining a third – all within the span of eight days – in a desperate bid to secure a…

The opposition to lighting the lamp atop the Thirupparankundram hill was politically motivated and lacked understanding of the cultural significance, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.

The opposition to lighting the lamp atop the Thirupparankundram hill was politically motivated and lacked understanding of the cultural significance, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.

Himachal Pradeshs Manimahesh Yatra pilgrimage site is shown littered with plastic waste in a viral video, leading to public criticism of tourists and authorities.

Himachal Pradeshs Manimahesh Yatra pilgrimage site is shown littered with plastic waste in a viral video, leading to public criticism of tourists and authorities.

Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India’s largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitchens for cooking in Delhi and NCR…

Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India’s largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitchens for cooking in Delhi and NCR…

Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India’s largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitchens for cooking in Delhi and NCR…

A Muslim group’s objections to a music competition themed on the national song, Vande Mataram, have been sharply criticised by the BJP.

A Muslim group’s objections to a music competition themed on the national song, Vande Mataram, have been sharply criticised by the BJP.

A Muslim group’s objections to a music competition themed on the national song, Vande Mataram, have been sharply criticised by the BJP.

A cobra was found hiding inside a two-wheeler helmet in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district on Wednesday.

A suspended constable who allegedly raped a minor in Dholpur, Rajasthan, has been arrested in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Police reported that the accused was wearing a burqa and lipstick to…

School Assembly News Headlines Today January 1, 2026: Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these School Assembly News Headlines.

A 10-member Trinamool Congress delegation led by Abhishek Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi Tuesday to complain of the large-scale manipulation of electoral rolls during the voter…

Delhi Traffic Police has announced special arrangements and restrictions in view of New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31.

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics Hyderabad invites online applications for Scientist-III and Scientist-IV posts. Candidates need strong academic and research backgrounds in life sciences.

AIBE 20 Result 2025: Nearly four weeks have passed since the AIBE 20 exam, and candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of the final answer key and results.

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment 2026: The last date to submit your application and pay the fees for it is January 30, 2026.

Top Non-IIM Institutes: While IIMs are widely recognised for their excellence, several non-IIM institutes across the country also offer highly regarded management programmes.

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board opens 1,815 Constable posts for direct recruitment. Interested candidates must apply online by February 17, 2026, meeting age and domicile requirements.

Congress leader Manickam Tagore has reacted sharply to reports that allies of Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK with whom the Congress will contest next year’s Assembly election has called for action…

Selection criteria for HCS main exam include shortlisting twelve times vacancies for written test and three times for interview; minimum 45 percent aggregate required with language paper thresholds.

Rajasthan Patwari Final Result: The roll number-wise result lists for Rajasthan patwari exam were released on December 4 and the final result is expected to be released soon.

The Congress will contest a chunk of seats 528 across the Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations, the most since 1999 in the January 15 civic…

NTA UGC-NET 2025 Admit Card: The admit card has been released for all UGC-NET exams scheduled to be conducted between January 2 and January 6, 2025.

Eligible candidates with a bachelor’s or graduate degree can apply by February 25, 2026, for full scholarships including tuition waiver, free housing, and textbook fee exemption.

The BJP has responded strongly to Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Dushasan’ jibe at Amit Shah a significant remark before an election next year in which women voters will play a key role…

Winter Vacation 2025-26: Several states have already declared school holidays, while others have kept provisions open for extensions if weather conditions worsen in the coming days.

Key strategies include daily study schedules, regular revision, stress management, health maintenance, and simulating exam conditions to build confidence and improve performance.

The uncle of Anjel Chakma, the Tripura student murdered in Uttarakhand after he objected to locals using racial slurs including calling his brother Michael and him ‘Chinese momo’ has hit…

The uncle of Anjel Chakma, the Tripura student murdered in Uttarakhand after he objected to locals using racial slurs including calling his brother Michael and him ‘Chinese momo’ has hit…

The uncle of Anjel Chakma, the Tripura student murdered in Uttarakhand after he objected to locals using racial slurs including calling his brother Michael and him ‘Chinese momo’ has hit…

The couple stood together as Raihan’s mother, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, addressed party workers and supporters during the bypoll campaign.

The couple stood together as Raihan’s mother, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, addressed party workers and supporters during the bypoll campaign.

The couple stood together as Raihan’s mother, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, addressed party workers and supporters during the bypoll campaign.

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026: Candidates with a Class 10 degree can apply for the posts on the official website ssc.gov.in.

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026: Candidates with a Class 10 degree can apply for the posts on the official website ssc.gov.in.

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026: Candidates with a Class 10 degree can apply for the posts on the official website ssc.gov.in.

Reports suggest that the suspect had a heated dispute with a local temple priest recently regarding the performance of certain rituals.

Reports suggest that the suspect had a heated dispute with a local temple priest recently regarding the performance of certain rituals.

Reports suggest that the suspect had a heated dispute with a local temple priest recently regarding the performance of certain rituals.

NIFT NIFTEE 2026 registration deadline extended by NTA to January 13 for broader candidate access. Exam will take place on February 8, 2026, in CBT and PBT modes.

NIFT NIFTEE 2026 registration deadline extended by NTA to January 13 for broader candidate access. Exam will take place on February 8, 2026, in CBT and PBT modes.

NIFT NIFTEE 2026 registration deadline extended by NTA to January 13 for broader candidate access. Exam will take place on February 8, 2026, in CBT and PBT modes.

The students of the Government Higher Primary School in Bahadduribandi village travelled from Toranagallu’s Jindal Airport to Bengaluru on a special flight arranged by headmaster Beerappa Andagi.

The students of the Government Higher Primary School in Bahadduribandi village travelled from Toranagallu’s Jindal Airport to Bengaluru on a special flight arranged by headmaster Beerappa Andagi.

The students of the Government Higher Primary School in Bahadduribandi village travelled from Toranagallu’s Jindal Airport to Bengaluru on a special flight arranged by headmaster Beerappa Andagi.

Samajwadi Party leader Amrendra Nishad narrowly escaped after being shot at by his relative in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur. Amrendra Nishad accused his cousin, Ravindra Nishad, of firing at him.

Three assailants on Tuesday robbed a farmer of Rs 25 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and snatching his bag in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.

Three assailants on Tuesday robbed a farmer of Rs 25 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and snatching his bag in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.

Three assailants on Tuesday robbed a farmer of Rs 25 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and snatching his bag in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.

Three assailants on Tuesday robbed a farmer of Rs 25 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and snatching his bag in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.

JEE Advanced 2026 exam registration starts April 23 for qualifiers. Exam on May 17. Fee hikes apply for overseas exam centres and certain categories.

JEE Advanced 2026 exam registration starts April 23 for qualifiers. Exam on May 17. Fee hikes apply for overseas exam centres and certain categories.

JEE Advanced 2026 exam registration starts April 23 for qualifiers. Exam on May 17. Fee hikes apply for overseas exam centres and certain categories.

JEE Advanced 2026 exam registration starts April 23 for qualifiers. Exam on May 17. Fee hikes apply for overseas exam centres and certain categories.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked a fresh controversy after urging Hindu couples in the state to have more than one child, citing what he described as a…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked a fresh controversy after urging Hindu couples in the state to have more than one child, citing what he described as a…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked a fresh controversy after urging Hindu couples in the state to have more than one child, citing what he described as a…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked a fresh controversy after urging Hindu couples in the state to have more than one child, citing what he described as a…

Union Minister of State Krishan Pal Gurjar and Haryana minister Vipul Goyal both denied knowledge about the inauguration of the library by the other on Sunday.

Mumbai International Airport on Tuesday announced the commissioning of a new taxiway at its facility, aimed at significantly improving the flight departure capacity during peak periods.

The country’s largest airline IndiGo on Tuesday said authorities have slapped a GST penalty of over Rs 458 crore, and that it would contest the decision.

Three assailants on Tuesday robbed a farmer of Rs 25 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and snatching his bag in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.

Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel on Tuesday said that nearly 10,000 people, who have been displaced because of the ethnic violence in the state since May 2023, have been…

A man from Gurugram was duped of Rs 2.18 crore by a friend who allegedly claimed that she needed it for her sister’s cancer treatment.

The Enforcement Directorate alleged that a “criminal” syndicate, involving senior bureaucrats and political figures of the state, “completely hijacked” the Chhattisgarh excise department between 2019 and 2023.

In a shocking case that surprised even the regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has cancelled the registration of a person who was officially listed as a research…

The killing of Anjel Chakma, the student from Tripura in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, was probably not a racial attack, the police say, but they also point out that they are exploring…

A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter, police said on Tuesday.

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

About 60 people were injured a loco train carrying workers and officials collided with a goods train inside Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, claimed that the names of voters are being deleted from the voters’ list with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and demanded…

A “human error” may have led to the horrific accident involving a bus of Mumbai’s civic-run transport undertaking BEST as the more than 6-year-old vehicle appeared to be “mechanically sound”,…

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on China Gate Restaurant Private Limited, which operates the Bora Bora restaurant chain in Mumbai, for illegally…

The selection process for UKPSC lecturer posts includes a written exam covering various subjects and document verification, followed by merit list publication.

NTA starts UGC NET December 2025 exam on December 31 with multiple exam days and CBT format; admit cards for January 2 are now available.

Candidates must be Indian citizens aged 18 or above and meet specific educational qualifications for each post. Applications are accepted through rrbapply.gov.in with required documents and fees.