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Indian Oil buys 1st Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract
Indian Oil Corp purchased its first Colombian oil under an optional supply deal with state oil firm Ecopetrol as India’s top refiner seeks to diversify from Russian oil, Reuters reported on Wednesday quoting two people familiar with the matter.
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January 01, 2026
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Artist defends Biennale work amid church protests
Artist Tom Vattakuzhy has described as \"unfortunate\" the backlash from sections of the Catholic Church over one of his artworks on display at the ongoing Kochi Muziris Biennale, saying the work was never intended to offend religious faith or sentiments and drew instead from Christian humanist values that have shaped much of his practice.
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January 01, 2026
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GEMS WE LOST
Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar, Kamini Kaushal... 2025 was the year that Indian cinema lost some of its brightest and best
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January 01, 2026
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MDMK legislator risks disqualification
A conviction by a city court has placed MDMK MLA T Sadhan Thirumalai Kumar on the brink of losing his Assembly seat, after he was found guilty in a cheque bounce case involving a ₹1 crore loan taken nearly a decade ago.
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January 01, 2026
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Sweeping police reshuffle
A sweeping reshuffle at the top of the Kerala Police has elevated five senior officers to the rank of Inspector General, signalling a recalibration of leadership priorities across intelligence, crime control and armed policing.
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January 01, 2026
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80 students lock themselves up over abuse by teacher
Around 80 students at Jawahar Navodaya Higher Secondary School in Joura, Morena, locked themselves up inside their hostel on Wednesday morning to protest against their PT teacher's harassment.
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January 01, 2026
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'India cannot afford this poison'
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K. T. Rama Rao has strongly condemned racism in all its forms, describing it as a grave crime against humanity that strikes at the very soul of India's constitutional values.
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January 01, 2026
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Govt rolls out ₹4,531-cr mkt access support for exporters
The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support for exporters under which financial support will be provided to participate in activities such as international fairs and exhibitions.
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January 01, 2026
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'A year full of great work, precious family time'
Farhan Akhtar reflects on a fulfilling 2025, balancing meaningful cinema, family moments and future directing plans
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January 01, 2026
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SGCCI to host a special art exhibition in Surat
The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry has org anized a special art exhibition on 2, 3 and 4 January, 2026 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at Vanita Art Gallery, Athwa Gate, Surat, in which the works of various talented artists will be di splayed, which will gift the audience with colors, ideas and artistic sto ries.
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January 01, 2026
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Stock markets end 2025 optimistic
Indian equity markets rang down the curtain on 2025 on a distinctly upbeat note, snapping a losing streak and reinforcing expectations of a steadier, growth-led recovery in the year ahead.
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January 01, 2026
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GHMC on sanitation overdrive
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has stepped up its special sanitation drive aimed at improving cleanliness and public hygiene across the city.
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January 01, 2026
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ISRO conducts ground test of SSLV third stage at Sriharikota
ISRO has carried out a successful static test of an improved version of the third stage of SSLV at the Solid Motor Static Test Facility of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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January 01, 2026
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Tata Group outlines priorities for 2026
Chandrasekaran highlighted that companies that deliver on commitments, foster collaboration across teams, and take calculated risks will be best positioned to navigate volatility and create long-term stability
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January 01, 2026
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War history, masterfully told onscreen
Ikkis is a war drama based on the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, who laid down his life at the age of 21 in the 1971 India-Pakistan War during the Battle of Basantar.
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January 01, 2026
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Jagtial octogenarian builds his final resting place
An 80 year old man from Telangana's Jagtial district has drawn attention for building his own granite grave while continuing to lead an active and healthy life.
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January 01, 2026
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CM tightens grip on reservation rules in government jobs
EMPLOYEMENT | Government reiterates 60% reservation cap in state jobs, issues strict compliance order
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January 01, 2026
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Ayodhya marks second anniversary of Ram Pran Pratishta
Ayodhya witnessed large-scale religious and ceremonial activities on Wednesday as the second anniversary of Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha was observed.
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January 01, 2026
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FTCCI TO HOST TOURISM REEL BOOTCAMP
The Tourism Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) is set to organise a first-of-its-kind Tourism Reel / Shorts Making Bootcamp on January 17, 2026, aimed at transforming travellers into skilled digital storytellers and boosting weekend tourism promotion around Hyderabad.
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January 01, 2026
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Contract nurses end protest
Contract nurses recruited through the Medical Services Recruitment Board have withdrawn a prolonged state- -wide protest after the government assured them of permanent appointments and the resolution of several long- -pending service-related demands, marking a key moment in an agitation that had disrupted public healthcare services.
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January 01, 2026
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Shravan Vishwakarma secures NOC for Shankh Air
The story of Shankh Air is one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys in modern India.
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January 01, 2026
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Star ratings mandatory for refrigerator, TV, LPG stove, chillers from January 1
The government has made energy efficiency star-labelling mandatory on a host of appliances, including refrigerators, televisions, LPG gas stoves, cooling tower, and chillers from January 1.
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January 01, 2026
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Dakota Johnson dating 24-yr-old singer
Actress was recently seen getting cosy with singer Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury
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January 01, 2026
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Police reshuffle across state
A sweeping reorganisation of the state police has moved through Tamil Nadu with more than 70 officers transferred or promoted, signalling a recalibration of senior leadership across key urban and district postings.
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January 01, 2026
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Murder, silence and failure
The Uttarakhand Police insist that the killing of Anjel Chakma (24) had nothing to do with racial prejudice.
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January 01, 2026
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VP lauds Modi for taking Tamil worldwide
Praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in ca rrying the Tamil language and its civilisational imprint beyond national borders sharpened the political and cultural spotlight on linguistic diplomacy on Tuesday, as Vice-President C. P. Ra dhakrishnan said the vision of Viksit Bharat had elevated the country's heritage and values to a new plane.
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January 01, 2026
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Hadi murder suspect in Dubai
In the Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi’s murder case, prime accused Faisal Karim Masud has denied any role, claiming he was in Dubai, contradicting Bangladesh police’s allegations about his presence in ndia, reports said.
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January 01, 2026
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Gopi becomes pres of GDPS
In a significant move aimed at promoting the ideals of Sri Narayana Guru, the Shivagiri Math in Kerala has officially appointed Gopi Krishnappa as the new president of the Karnataka State Guru Dharma Promotion Youth Assembly (GDPS).
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January 01, 2026
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Year-end signals opportunity
I 'ndian markets opened CY2025 with a cautiously optimistic outlook, recommending a diversified multi-asset strategy emphasizing large-cap equities, select sectors, precious metals, and debt, according to a research by Geojit Investments on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
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NZ takes lead
New Zealand once again became one of the first major countries to welcome the New Year, followed by Australia
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