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J&K: HC frees Uri woman convicted in 1979 murder; cites 46-year delay

Representational image SRINAGAR: The J&K high court set aside Wednesday the conviction of an elderly woman in a 1979 murder case from Uri near the LoC in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, citing 46 years of prolonged proceedings and her age-related infirmities.A single-judge bench of Justice Sanjay Parihar ruled that the sentence of Shameema Begam...

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Joy, festivity, fireworks: India welcomes New Year 2026; President Murmu extends greetings

NEW DELHI: India welcomed the New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across the country, as people gathered in large numbers to mark the occasion with joy and festivity on Thursday night.Cities came alive with fireworks, cultural events, live music performances, and themed decorations as the nation stepped into another year.The outgoing year, 2025, was remembered...

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‘We can’t indulge in idol worship’: Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Mahakal visit sparks row

BHOPAL: A spiritual visit by Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain triggered controversy after the national president of the All India Muslim Jamat, Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, issued a fatwa objecting to her participation in Hindu rituals.On Tuesday, Bharuccha, known for her roles in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pyaar...

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Happy New Year 2026: Wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & Whatsapp status

As 2026 approaches, the article offers a collection of genuine New Year wishes, messages, and quotes to help express heartfelt sentiments. It provides options for various relationships, from simple and real to warm, thoughtful, and professional, encouraging authentic communication over perfect pronouncements. The new year never arrives quietly. It tiptoes in while we’re still clearing...

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New Year 2026: Fireworks and light shows ring around the world — watch

Lights, colour and fireworks have swept across continents as cities around the world ushered in 2026 with spectacle and symbolism. Videos and images shared online captured vibrant celebrations, reflecting both jubilation and moments of quiet reflection.In Bangkok, Thailand’s capital turned into a glowing canvas as landmark locations lit up for grand New Year celebrations, capped...

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War and peace: Ukrainians share their wish for 2026; hope for ‘hell’ to end

Ukraine marks its fourth year New Year since Russia’s offensive. Wishing peace at the commencement of 2026, Ukrainians express the “hell” their life has become due to attacks and power cuts.Strikes on energy grids in Ukraine intensified during the winter of 2025, leaving over 2,600 residences without power in the sub-zero temperatures in the Kyiv...

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‘Leader of rare resolve’: What PM Modi wrote to Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman

The letter was handed over by EAM S Jaishankar, who represented India at Khaleda Zia’s funeral NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia in a personal letter addressed to her son and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman, describing her as a leader of “rare...

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