2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Indian politics, with major state elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, crucial legislative debates, and leadership transitions shaping the national landscape.
After the tragic Arpora nightclub fire that killed 25, authorities take strict action. The sarpanch is disqualified and the panchayat secretary dismissed for breach of public trust. Read the full details.
Himachal Pradesh High Court orders immediate closure of a Kangra poultry farm operating 50 metres from homes, ruling the right to a clean environment outweighs the right to livelihood. Read the full legal analysis.
Plan your New Year's Day 2026 in India. Know what government offices, banks, and markets are open or closed. Get all details on essential services.
A 75-year-old man and his 65-year-old wife died of suffocation after an LPG cylinder burst in their Shahdara home. Police detail the tragic sequence of events. Read the full report.
Explore the controversial political terms like 'Ghuspetiyan' and 'Vote Chori' that dominated India's 2025 electoral discourse. Understand their origins and impact on the nation's political narrative. Read more.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed about your city. Watch the full video for details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends New Year 2026 greetings, urging citizens to embrace new hopes, resolutions, and self-confidence for a developed India. Read his full message.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues notice on petitions challenging the delimitation of municipal wards in Punjab. Next hearing scheduled for May 27. Stay updated on this key legal development.
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan holds PM Sheikh Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death, calling her 'fascist'. Details on the political feud and its implications.
BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman expresses profound thanks to the Bangladeshi nation and foreign attendees following the funeral of his mother, Begum Khaleda Zia. Read the full story.
Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao's 2025 New Year message highlights growing intolerance and persecution of minorities in India, urging reflection and action. Read the full pastoral letter.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urges citizens to safeguard constitutional rights and democratic values in his 2025 New Year message, highlighting key challenges.
As 2026 begins, an ethicist argues for 'Empathy' to be the guiding Value of the Year, moving beyond buzzwords to address a brittle, anxious world. Read why this core value is essential for society.
Sharif Ahmad, missing since 1997, shocked his Muzaffarnagar family by returning alive to collect documents for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the emotional reunion story.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed 2026 with heartfelt wishes for health, success, and societal peace. Read his full message and the profound Sanskrit verse he shared.
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van in Gurgaon and thrown out on the road. Police have arrested two men and seized the vehicle. Read the shocking details.
HSSC opens online applications for 5500 Haryana Police Constable posts from Jan 11, 2026. Check eligibility, exam pattern, and physical standards. Apply free by Jan 25.
A Kargil war hero and his brothers, who missed the 2002 electoral roll revision while serving the nation, now face hearings to get back their voting rights. Read about the plight of Bengal's 'unmapped voters'.
The Trump administration intensifies pressure on Venezuela by sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong firms and oil tankers. This move signals a warning to Beijing amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions. Read more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt New Year 2026 greetings, praying for peace, health, and prosperity. India celebrated with vibrant festivities nationwide.
Govind Kumar searches for his wife Parvati Devi, missing since the deadly 18-vehicle pile-up on Yamuna Expressway. Family awaits closure as police investigate. Read the full story.
After vigilantes attacked a birthday party in Bareilly over religious identity, the victim's story of her parents' unwavering secular values offers a powerful counter-narrative to hate. Read about the resilience defining India's silent majority.
A look back at Jan 1, 1986: DRI probes lavish parties, India urges Sri Lanka on Tamil peace, Bangladesh's Ershad lifts politics ban, and IDF actions in Lebanon. Revisit history.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu lead the nation in welcoming 2026 with messages of hope, unity, and a commitment to India's development. Read their full greetings.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces Kushavati as state's third district, named after the ancient river. It aims to boost governance, heritage tourism & regional development. Details inside.
From 'navigating uncertainty' to 'guardrails' for AI, 2025 was filled with jargon that said little. Our editorial examines why empty phrases dominated discourse in India and global diplomacy. Read more.
Shashi Tharoor analyses India's 2025 foreign policy, highlighting multi-alignment success amid global distrust. India emerges as a stable bridge, balancing national interest with global responsibility. Read the full analysis.
The UP government's failed bid to drop the Dadri lynching case reveals a pattern of state-sanctioned impunity. Why court orders alone can't fix systemic political violence. Read the full analysis.
CPI openly criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's association with Hindu leader Vellappally Natesan, blaming anti-minority remarks for LDF's local poll losses. Read the full story.