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Light snowfall hit higher reaches of Kashmir while rain lashed the plains on New Year, boosting tourist spirits and winter tourism. Resorts saw celebrations and full occupancy, though snowfall deficit during Chillai Kalan raised concerns over water resources and irrigation needs

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on a positive note, supported by steady domestic institutional buying and gains in Reliance Industries. Global cues remained limited as major overseas markets were closed for New Year’s Day.

A car was gutted after a fire broke out at Abdullapurmet on Thursday. The incident occurred after the driver parked the vehicle outside Ramoji Film City. Fire personnel doused the flames, and officials suspect a short circuit as the cause.

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has filed a defamation suit against FIDE in a Swiss court after criticism over his cheating allegations against players. FIDE had opened an ethics inquiry, citing harmful conduct, while Kramnik denied wrongdoing and defended his actions

Dense fog disrupted flight operations across northern and eastern India, including Delhi, on New Year’s Day, reducing visibility at several airports. Airlines issued advisories and offered rescheduling options, while very poor air quality and cold conditions further complicated travel across affected regions

Sabarimala witnessed a peaceful New Year welcome amid the Makaravilakku festival, as police and security personnel marked midnight with a simple camphor-lighting celebration. Devotees joined in prayers, while heavy pilgrim flow continued with authorities ensuring safety and smooth darshan arrangements

A 22-year-old man was killed in a daylight mob attack in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district following an altercation with local youths. One accused has been arrested, while police deployed additional forces and continue searching for other suspects involved in the incident

The rupee began 2026 on a weak note, slipping 11 paise to 89.99 against the US dollar in early trade amid sustained foreign fund outflows. However, strong macro fundamentals and forex reserves continue to offer stability, traders said.

A four-day-old baby girl was found critically injured in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, with police suspecting negligence and possible abandonment after inconsistencies in the mother’s statements. The infant was shifted to a Gujarat hospital as investigations continue from all angles

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened 2026 higher, buoyed by domestic institutional buying and gains in Reliance Industries. Thin global cues aided cautious optimism, despite FII selling. Markets extended 2025 momentum after strong annual gains in early trade Thursday session

Delhi faced severe air pollution and cold conditions on New Year, with AQI remaining in the very poor category at 372. Dense fog, low temperatures and weak winds worsened pollution, while NCR cities also reported alarming air quality levels

Security forces recovered six firearms, explosives and ammunition during an operation in Manipur’s Kakching district. Seized items included rifles, grenades, an IED, mortar bomb, live rounds and a quadcopter drone. Searches continue in vulnerable areas across multiple districts statewide Thursday

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga unveiled the first poster of his upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii, at midnight on New Year. The film marks Vanga’s first collaboration with Prabhas and went on the floors in November 2025.

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Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao of Goa and Daman, in his New Year message, expressed anguish over the growing insecurity among minority communities in India. He condemned the "unwarranted" attacks on Christians during Christmas celebrations, calling them a violation of the nation’s moral fabric and constitutional values.

Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year's Day. The Democrat's team is planning two separate swearing-in ceremonies.

Forest officials in Karimnagar have confirmed the movement of a tiger near Rukmapur village in Choppadandi mandal after pugmarks were found in agricultural fields. The animal, believed to be a male aged three to four years, had earlier been sighted near Bahaddurkhanpet and Vedugatta villages.

Head constable Ponnammalla Surendar (52), posted at Cheriyal police station, was declared brain-dead after a road accident on December 29 while travelling from Siddipet to Cheriyal. His wife, Rukmini, consented to donate his kidneys, liver, and heart, with the Jeevandan team counselling and facilitating the process.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions around Nampally from January 1 to February 15 due to the 85th All India Industrial Exhibition. Diversions will affect RTC buses, private buses, and heavy vehicles from multiple routes including SA Bazaar, Jambagh, Begum Bazar, and Bahadurpura.

The Maharashtra police has uncovered a nationwide kidney transplant racket targeting debt-ridden farmers, with links stretching from Chandrapur to Cambodia. The syndicate involved moneylenders, fake doctors, and reputed medical professionals across states, charging up to Rs 80 lakh per surgery while paying donors as little as Rs 5 lakh.

Bunty Jahagirdar, accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts, was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants in Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar district. He sustained bullet injuries and later died in hospital. Police have formed teams to investigate the motive behind the attack.

Virat Kohli welcomed 2026 with wife Anushka Sharma in a playful masked photo on Instagram. The 35-year-old, in superb ODI form after retiring from T20I and Tests, recently became the fastest to 16,000 List A runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar

The 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship began in Bengaluru with 1,000 athletes competing. Organised on a league-cum-knockout basis, the event runs till January 4. KKFI leaders said the championship is a key platform to identify and promote young talent