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Nitin Nabin appointment as BJP chief likely to be formalised by mid-January

Nitin Nabin appointment as BJP chief likely to be formalised by mid-January

January 1, 2026 06:13 IST

BJP insiders said the requirements for organisational restructuring at the national level have been met, paving the way for the former Bihar minister’s appointment to the highest post in the party by mid-January, and to hold its reins until the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

The upcoming changes in 2026 are expected to significantly influence banking, taxation and household budgets. (Source: Pixabay)

From PAN card-Aadhaar linking to 8th Pay Commission: New rule changes from January 1, 2026 in financial sector

December 31, 2025 21:20 IST

Major Rule Changes in New Year 2026: The year is expected to begin with a set of financial changes influencing banking, taxation and household budgets.

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Khaleda Zia funeral: Handing over letter from Modi, Jaishankar meets ex-PM’s son, flags ‘partnership’

January 1, 2026 06:20 IST

Jaishankar was one of six foreign dignitaries to attend Begum Zia’s funeral, which was attended by thousands in Dhaka.

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WATCH: India successfully test-fires 2 Pralay missiles off Odisha coast

December 31, 2025 20:19 IST

Pralay is a short-range surface-to-surface missile boasting a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.

Over 1,000 cops deployed ahead of next eviction drive in Assam, 2,000 families likely to be affected

Assam couple killed in suspected ‘witch-hunting’, house set ablaze

January 1, 2026 04:22 IST

SP Karbi Anglong Pushpraj Singh said that as of Wednesday evening, no arrests had been made.

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Amid gig workers’ protest, Swiggy and Zomato reiterate ‘increased payout during festival period’

December 31, 2025 17:13 IST

The strike is expected to impact operations of platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto, especially during late evening hours when demand typically surges.

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was speaking at a press briefing outside the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) office in Delhi after a TMC delegation led by him met Kumar and other Election Commissioners. (PTI photo)

Abhishek Banerjee raises ‘vote chori’ allegations after meeting CEC: Gyanesh Kumar ‘sent on mission to destroy ECI, country’

December 31, 2025 16:53 IST

Alleging that the ECI avoided replying to most questions raised by the TMC delegation, Abhishek Banerjee said that if vote chori is not happening, the poll panel should release the logical discrepancy list under the SIR process in Bengal.

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Ahead of New Year’s eve, 150 kg ammonium nitrate seized from Tonk

January 1, 2026 04:36 IST

The police arrested Surendra 48, son of Bhanwarlal and a native of Bundi and Surendra Mochi 35, son of Dhuli Lal, also from Bundi.

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Indore contaminated water supply: Three die of diarrhoea; MP CM announces compensation

December 31, 2025 14:10 IST

Residents of Bhagirathpura alleged that nearly 150 people in the area have complained of vomiting and diarrhoea over the past week.

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Aadhaar PAN Link Deadline Today LIVE Updates: Steps, Penalty, Status Check on Income Tax Portal

December 31, 2025 15:22 IST

Aadhaar PAN Card Link Last Date Today LIVE Updates: Follow updates on how to link PAN with Aadhaar, penalty if not linked, status check steps, and direct official links on incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and incometax.gov.in.

Silver Price Today in India: Check the silver rate in India today, December 31; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Silver Today Rate, December 31: Silver price today in India, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and other silver rate list

December 31, 2025 12:32 IST

Silver Rate Today on December 31: Today, 1 kg of silver in India costs Rs. 240,000. While 100 g of silver rates in India cost Rs 24,000.

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Happy New Year 2026 Celebrations Live Updates: ‘Praying for peace and happiness’, PM Modi extends wishes as India rings in New Year

January 1, 2026 14:25 IST

Happy New Year Wishes 2026 Images celebrations LIVE updates: Follow Latest News on New Year 2026 celebration images, photos, fireworks shows, and countdown celebrations from India and international.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, December 31; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, December 31: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

December 31, 2025 12:32 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, December 31, is Rs 13,588 per gram for 24 karat gold, Rs 12,455 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 10,191 per gram for 18 karat gold.

Rats ate 200 kg ganja, claimed police; Ranchi court acquits accused in 2022 drugs case

Rats ate 200 kg ganja, claimed police; Ranchi court acquits accused in 2022 drugs case

December 31, 2025 08:49 IST

Court finds contradictions in testimonies on key aspects, raises doubts over seizure, handling of narcotics

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi

‘Focus on work, not on greetings, congratulatory activities’: Odisha CM to govt officials ahead of ‘English New Year’

December 31, 2025 08:32 IST

He wished everyone a happy New Year in a post on X, and also requested colleagues not to visit his office to extend greetings or congratulations on the occasion

Bihar ropeway collapse: Inquiry reveals ‘grave negligence’, engineers suspended, contractor to be blacklisted

Bihar ropeway collapse: Inquiry reveals ‘grave negligence’, engineers suspended, contractor to be blacklisted

December 31, 2025 08:14 IST

Road Construction Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal said the probe also found ‘technical faults, along with violation of safety norms and prescribed procedures during the trial run’

Fears of contaminated water supply in Indore area after sudden spike in gastroenteritis cases, over 30 fall ill

Fears of contaminated water supply in Indore area after sudden spike in gastroenteritis cases, over 30 fall ill

December 31, 2025 08:14 IST

Health officials say they are conducting an investigation to ascertain the cause of the spike in illnesses

Life of crime that began at 13, political foray, ‘Rs 750-crore loot’: Who was Vinay Tyagi, gangster killed in Uttarakhand police custody?

Life of crime that began at 13, political foray, ‘Rs 750-crore loot’: Who was Vinay Tyagi, gangster killed in Uttarakhand police custody?

December 31, 2025 08:10 IST

On December 24, while being transported to the Laksar court from Roorkee sub jail, he was shot by two bike-borne assailants, allegedly former members of Tyagi’s gang. He died three days later while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Rishikesh.

Tripura student’s killing in Dehradun a result of ‘heat-of-moment assault’: Police say not racially motivated

Tripura student’s killing in Dehradun a result of ‘heat-of-moment assault’: Police say not racially motivated

December 31, 2025 08:01 IST

A special investigation team has been formed to probe the matter, and the bounty on the accused still on the run has been increased to Rs 1 lakh.

Stepped-up searches, ban on VPN: Ahead of New Year, how J-K is gearing up to check terror activity

Stepped-up searches, ban on VPN: Ahead of New Year, how J-K is gearing up to check terror activity

December 31, 2025 08:00 IST

Additional troops have also been deployed along the International Border, and patrolling has been increased

Goa to get third district with headquarters at Quepem

Goa to get third district with headquarters at Quepem

December 31, 2025 07:19 IST

The new district will be carved out of the existing South Goa district

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on New Year’s Eve, December 31? Check the city-wise operational status as per RBI holiday calendar.

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on New Year’s Eve (December 31)? Check city-wise operational status

December 31, 2025 07:04 IST

New Year's Eve/ Imoinu Iratpa Bank Holiday Today: These bank holidays are designated under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which entails both RTGS holidays and other regional and national holidays.

Parliament Museum, stalled over content, likely to open by April—with 9

Parliament Museum, stalled over content, likely to open by April—with 9 themes

December 31, 2025 09:29 IST

After almost three-year delay, project cost has now gone up from nearly Rs 15 crore to Rs 24 crore.

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PM ‘concerned’ over targeting of Putin home, Ukraine says ‘disappointed’

December 31, 2025 06:28 IST

On Monday, Moscow accused Kyiv of attacking a Presidential residence in northern Russia, an allegation that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed as a lie aimed at letting Moscow continue the war.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes

December 31, 2025 04:56 IST

The massive order for the forces comes ahead of the Union Budget for the next fiscal. In FY 2025-26, the Defence Ministry has signed capital contracts amounting to Rs 1,82,492 crore.

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