Grand celebration marks fifth Sannyasa initiation, birth anniversary of Swami Kailashanand Giri in Haridwar

IANS | January 1, 2026 11:05 PM

Haridwar, Jan 1 (IANS) The spiritual city of Haridwar witnessed a magnificent celebration as the fifth Sannyasa initiation and birth anniversary of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Niranjan Peethadheeshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara unfolded with profound devotion and grandeur at “Shri Dakshin Kali Temple.”

Sadie Sink speaks up about her emotional reaction to Kate Bush

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:51 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sadie Sink has shared that she feels “very emotional” when she hears Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up that Hill’.

KCR creating water disputes to save BRS, says T'gana CM Revanth Reddy

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:35 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday, alleged that the former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) is creating water disputes between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to keep his party afloat.

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

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:32 PM

Agartala, Jan 1 (IANS) 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.

‘Delhi Shabdotsav 2026’ to be inaugurated tomorrow

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The inaugural function of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day Indian literary and cultural festival, will be held at National Stadium on Friday with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in attendance, an official said.

Women's HIL 2025-26: Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers 3-3 (4-3 SO) in thrilling clash

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:26 PM

Ranchi, Jan 1 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers 4-3 in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami’s sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest.

Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar welcome 2026 by 'running across three countries in two days'

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:25 PM

Mumbai Jan 1 (IANS) Actor and model Milind Soman and wife Ankita Konwar welcomed 2026 by giving major fitness goals to their fans.

Pakistan: Sindhi leader urges UN to act on enforced disappearance of activists

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:20 PM

Berlin, Jan 1 (IANS) Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), called on the United Nations and the international community to take immediate notice of all forcibly disappeared Sindhi political activists and hold Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies accountable under international law.

Namrata Shirodkar shares adorable photos of husband Mahesh Babu kissing daughter Sitara on New Year’s Eve

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:18 PM

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actress Namrata Shirodkar has welcomed the New Year and treated fans of husband Mahesh Babu by sharing a few glimpses of him living his happiest moments with their kids.

PM Modi lauds BJP legislator Suresh Kumar's Bengaluru-Kanniyakumari cycling feat

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised senior BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar -- an MLA from the Rajajinagar Assembly constituency in Bengaluru -- for his feat of cycling from the Karnataka capital to Kanniyakumari, describing the effort as commendable and inspiring, particularly in view of the health challenges he overcame at the age of 70.