The murder case of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has taken a new turn after the prime accused, Faisal Karim Masud, publicly denied any involvement in the killing, asserting that he was in Dubai at the time, contradicting earlier claims by Bangladesh police that he had fled to India.

A delegation of the Janata Dal (Secular) on Tuesday submitted a petition to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, urging him to withhold assent to the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill passed by the Congress government during the Winter Session of the state Legislature.

Extending New Year greetings, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla called upon people to reaffirm their commitment to peace, harmony, and mutual respect.

 Former Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday alleged that he was removed from the Lok Sabha not by the people but through a conspiracy, and vowed to return to the lower house once more in his life.

Renowned educationist of Dakshina Kannada and founder of the Nitte Education Trust, Dr. N Vinay Hegde, died on Thursday morning. He was 86.

A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left people dead and injured during New Year's celebrations.

 Tamil Nadu welcomed 2026 with vibrant celebrations at beaches and public spaces and prayers at temples amid tight security by police who deployed over 1.10 lakh personnel statewide to ensure safety.

 Revellers ushered in the New Year in Kashmir with special programmes at the famous tourist spots across the valley.