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China taxes condoms, drugs to spur birth rate
China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.
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January 03, 2026
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SRK under fire as KKR's IPL 2026 roster includes Bangladeshi player
Kolkata Knight Riders' decision to sign Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for ₹9.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction on December 16 has drawn criticism in India, with several leaders linking the move to recent reports of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.
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January 03, 2026
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WILL SMITH AND HIS COMPANY SUED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Hollywood actor Will Smith and his company have been sued by a musician who was part of the actor's 2025 tour for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation, NBC News, People and The Guardian reported on Friday.
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January 03, 2026
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‘Not easy when you miss out knowing you had it’
MUMBAI: Koneru Humpy’s World Rapid title defence last weekend ended with an undefeated run, another medal, a mistake in her last-round endgame that handed her a bronze over the gold in sight.
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January 03, 2026
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{ PAKISTAN } TERROR CHARGES Journos, YouTubers get life term over riots after Imran Khan’s arrest
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Friday awarded two life sentences each to seven persons, including journalists, former military officials and YouTubers, in the case of violence and riots following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in 2023.
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January 03, 2026
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HC grants bail to ex-CM Baghel’s son Chaitanya
{ CHHATTISGARH LIQUOR ‘SCAM’
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January 03, 2026
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‘Have right to defend against bad neighbour’
India's relations with neighbouring countries are guided by their behaviour and New Delhi has the right to defend the country's citizens when a “bad neighbour” decides to deliberately and persistently continue supporting terrorism, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, referring to Pakistan.
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January 03, 2026
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B’desh invites India for ODI, T20I series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series in September.
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January 03, 2026
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18 HELD IN ASSAM FOR BURNING COUPLE ALIVE
Eighteen people were arrested on Friday in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district for their alleged involvement in the killing of a couple who were beaten and burnt alive on suspicion of practising witchcraft, police said.
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January 03, 2026
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Minister of State for I&B, Dr L Murugan unveils Govt of India Calendar 2026
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr L Murugan, on Dec 31, 2025, unveiled the Govt of India Calendar 2026.
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January 03, 2026
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U.S. TELLS CHINA TO HALT MILITARY PRESSURE AGAINST TAIWAN, OTHERS
Chinese war games around Taiwan “unnecessarily” spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to “cease its military pressure.”
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January 03, 2026
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Books, dance and dialogue: CM kicks off Delhi Shabdotsav 2026
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated a three-day cultural festival “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026” at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, India Gate.
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January 03, 2026
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Nuclear power critical to AI future: Vaishnaw
Union minister for electronics and IT (MeitY) Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the recently passed Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI Bill was crucial to preparing India for a new Al-driven industrial economy, arguing that nuclear power will be central to meeting the massive energy needs of future data centres.
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January 03, 2026
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PANEL TO RESOLVE T'GANA, ANDHRA WATER DISPUTE
The Union ministry of Jal Shakti on Friday announced the constitution of a high-level committee to resolve issues concerning the utilisation of river waters between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
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January 03, 2026
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EAM slams ‘bad neighbours’, says India has right to defend
India’s relations with neighbouring countries are guided by their behaviour and New Delhi has the right to defend the country’s citizens when a “bad neighbour” decides to deliberately and persistently continue supporting terrorism, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, referring to Pakistan.
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January 03, 2026
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Benazir Bhutto assassinated in suicide attack
HT's report on the killing of former Pak PM minutes after a rally in Rawalpindi
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January 03, 2026
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68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed
FORTY FOUR BJP CANDIDATES, 22 SHIV SENA AND TWO NCP (LED BY AJIT PAWAR) HAVE NO OPPONENTS AGAINST THEM
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January 03, 2026
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‘Private EVs, BS-6 cars to be allowed as cabs’
The Delhi government announced on Friday that it is working to pave the regulatory path that will allow privately owned electric and BS-V1 compliant vehicles to operate as taxis in the Capital.
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January 03, 2026
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Does Shami have another ODI title hunt left in him?
Selectors have an opportunity to widen the fast bowling pool in the ODI series against New Zealand
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January 03, 2026
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Suffering transformed into acts of beauty
A Good Life by Jerry Pinto uses stories of patients, doctors and caregivers to raise awareness about inclusive approaches to medical care for those living with illness
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January 03, 2026
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Centre rolls out ₹7,295 cr export support package
The government on Friday announced a ₹7,295-crore export support package, comprising a ₹5,18I-crore interest subvention scheme along with a ₹2,1l4-crore collateral support, to improve exporters’ access to credit.
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January 03, 2026
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India must speak out against the fringe’s attack on Christmas
The only way to stop bullies is to look them in the eye. Our condemnation should be unequivocal and immediate
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January 03, 2026
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HC GRANTS BAIL TO FORMER CM BAGHEL’S SON IN EXCISE CASES
The Chhattisgarh high court on Friday granted bail to former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya Baghel in two cases linked to the alleged ₹3,000 crore excise irregularities in the state.
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January 03, 2026
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7 killed in Yemen as Saudis strike UAE-backed forces
Air strikes killed seven separatist fighters in Yemen on Friday, according to an official with the group, as a Saudi-led coalition hit back against a sweeping advance by the UAE-backed Southern Transition Council, threatening a major confrontation.
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January 03, 2026
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{ NEARLY ONE YEAR OF PREZ RULE } Shah reviews Manipur security, rehabilitation
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday met top officials from the Manipur government to review the security and rehabilitation status of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state, officials aware of the matter said.
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January 03, 2026
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{ RESTRICTED DRUGS LIST } Indians visiting Saudi need clearance for meds
SAUDI ARABIA HAS LAUNCHED AN ONLINE PLATFORM TO OBTAIN PRIOR PERMISSION TO CARRY DRUGS FOR PERSONAL USE
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January 03, 2026
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ZUBEEN'S FAMILY ANNOUNCES TRUST IN HIS MEMORY
The family members of late singer Zubeen Garg on Friday announced the formation of the Zubeen Garg Trust, an initiative aimed at preserving his artistic legacy and carrying forward his “commitment to society, culture and young talent”.
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January 03, 2026
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22 electronics projects get govt nod
Five companies from Apple's vendor ecosystem are among 22 electronics manufacturing proposals approved by the government under its component manufacturing scheme, with investments expected to reach ₹41,863 crore, an official aware of the matter said on Friday.
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January 03, 2026
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BJP MLA among four booked in Ballari clash, SP suspended
BJP’S JANARDHANA REDDY, EX-MIN SRIRAMULU AND 2 OTHERS HAVE BEEN BOOKED FOR THE VIOLENCE: POLICE
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January 03, 2026
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After months of negligence, key officials face action over deadly Indore water crisis
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday ordered the suspension of Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) additional commissioner and Public Health Engineering (PHE) department engineer, and transferred the municipal commissioner, finally cracking down on errant senior officials who allegedly sat on complaints of contaminated water for at least six months before a spate of deaths sparked national outrage.
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