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January 2, 2026 1:28 PM

Clear skies bring down minimum temperature in J&K; cold wave intensifies

Due to clear night skies, minimum temperatures dropped across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cloudy but largely dry weather for the next 48 hours. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 1 degr...

January 2, 2026 12:29 PM

J&K: CRPF inaugurates open-air gym at 84 battalion HQ in Ramban

To mark the beginning of the New Year 2026 on a positive note, the CRPF’s 84 Battalion inaugurated an open-air gym at its tactical headquarters in Chanderkot, Commandant Ranbir Singh said on Friday. The Commandant said the facility was inaugurated...

January 2, 2026 12:19 PM

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills. The inter...

January 2, 2026 11:07 AM

Brazil’s Bolsonaro leaves hospital after surgeries, returns to prison

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital and taken to prison on Thursday after undergoing medical procedures to treat a hernia and hiccups, according to local media reports. A Reuters witness saw official vehicles leavi...

January 2, 2026 10:18 AM

Sensex, Nifty post modest gains as auto, metal stocks lead rally

The Indian benchmark indices traded in the green early on Friday, supported by strong macroeconomic indicators and stable domestic fundamentals. As of 9.30 a.m., the Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 85,374, while the Nifty gained 61 ...

January 2, 2026 10:01 AM

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, who is likely being prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on Friday sh...

January 2, 2026 10:15 AM

Several killed as protests over inflation intensify across Iran

Several people were killed during overnight unrest in Iran as the country witnessed its most intense wave of protests in nearly three years, sparked by soaring inflation, currency depreciation and worsening economic conditions. Iranian media and hum...

January 2, 2026 10:08 AM

Tripura CM calls on students to blend knowledge, technology and spirituality for holistic growth

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday urged students to combine academic knowledge with modern technology and spirituality to build a bright and meaningful future, stressing that education must be rooted in morality and practical learning. S...

January 2, 2026 9:43 AM

‘Delhi Shabdotsav 2026’ to be inaugurated today

The inaugural function of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day Indian literary and cultural festival, will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an official said. The eve...

January 1, 2026 10:53 PM

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Air Command

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. After taking over the new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the martyrs by...