New Year Wishes & Images: Happy New Year 2026: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on New Year’s Eve |

New Year Wishes & Images: Happy New Year 2026: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on New Year’s Eve |

As 2026 dawns, New Year’s Eve messages are shifting from grand pronouncements to heartfelt, honest sentiments. People seek genuine wishes for peace, health, and calm, acknowledging life’s complexities. The focus is on shared moments and simple hopes, moving away from toxic positivity towards messages that offer comfort and connection, making them more meaningful than ever….

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“I was just going to…”: Candace Owens reveals why she avoided Fort Huachuca claims during private Erika Kirk meeting

“I was just going to…”: Candace Owens reveals why she avoided Fort Huachuca claims during private Erika Kirk meeting

Candace Owens reveals why she avoided Fort Huachuca claims during private Erika Kirk meeting (Image via Getty) Candace Owens is again in the spotlight after explaining why she did not raise the Fort Huachuca claims during a private meeting with Erika Kirk. The issue is tied to questions Owens has raised about Turning Point USA…

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FMGE December 2025: NBEMS extends deficient document submission deadline to January 7; check details here

FMGE December 2025: NBEMS extends deficient document submission deadline to January 7; check details here

FMGE December 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has extended the last date for submission of deficient documents for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 session.Candidates can now upload their pending or deficient documents till January 7, 2026 (11:55 PM) through the official website at exam.natboard.edu.in/fmge.php. Earlier, the deadline…

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Shahid Kapoor’s mother, Neelima Azeem, opens up on separating from Pankaj Kapur: ‘Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be’

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Not every love story gets an happily ever after. Sometimes, one needs to step away and introspect to realise that some things are just not meant to be. At least this is what Neelima Azeem, a renowned actress, beautiful classical dancer, and mother of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, believes in. Neelima fell in love at…

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Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang says will have kids only after Elon Musk’s Neuralink …

Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang says will have kids only after Elon Musk’s Neuralink …

Alexandr Wang, the head of Meta’s artificial intelligence division — SuperIntelligence Labs has now gave a new statement on his plans of having kids. Speaking at The Shawn Rayan Show, Wang said that he wait until Elon Musk’s Neuralink or similar brain‑computer interface (BCI) technology is highly advanced before having children. Wang is of the…

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Pakistan: Asim Munir marries third daughter to brother’s son; top military chiefs, politicians in attendance

Pakistan: Asim Munir marries third daughter to brother’s son; top military chiefs, politicians in attendance

Pakistan army chief field marshal Asim Munir hosted his daughter’s wedding last week in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where she was married to her first cousin, Abdul Rehman, according to Pakistani media reports. The ceremony was attended by senior political leaders and top military officials but was kept low-key due to security considerations, with…

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SA20: Prenelan Subrayen, Rilee Rossouw star in Joburg Super Kings’ six-wicket win over Durban Super Giants | Cricket News

SA20: Prenelan Subrayen, Rilee Rossouw star in Joburg Super Kings’ six-wicket win over Durban Super Giants | Cricket News

Joburg Super Kings (JSK) celebrate a wicket during Match 6 of the SA20 Season 4 between Durban Super Giants (DSG) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK). (Photo Credit: SA20) Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen came back to haunt his former franchise Durban Super Giants (DSG) with a devastating new-ball spell before Rilee Rossouw rode his luck to guide…

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NTA CSIR UGC NET answer key 2025 objection window closes tomorrow for December session: Direct link to raise challenges here

NTA CSIR UGC NET answer key 2025 objection window closes tomorrow for December session: Direct link to raise challenges here

NTACSIR UGC NET answer key 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued the provisional answer key for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 exam on December 30, 2025. If you appeared for the examination on December 18, you can now access the answer key by visiting the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. For candidates who are not…

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‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ box office collections day 13: Dileep film sees sharp fall after Christmas; Drop to Rs 20 lakhs

‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ box office collections day 13: Dileep film sees sharp fall after Christmas; Drop to Rs 20 lakhs

Dileep’s film ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ experienced a significant drop in box office collections post-Christmas, with daily earnings plummeting after a strong opening week. Despite a Rs 20.9 crore first-week collection, the film’s momentum faltered, leading to very low theatre occupancy and mixed audience reactions. Critics pointed to weak writing and screenplay as major drawbacks. Dileep’s…

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Stock market holiday on New Year: Will NSE and BSE remain closed or open for trading on January 1, 2026 – Check details

Stock market holiday on New Year: Will NSE and BSE remain closed or open for trading on January 1, 2026 – Check details

Year 2025 is ending, 2026 is knocking on the door, and most major global stock markets remain shut to celebrate the New Year. Investors are, therefore, wondering whether Indian stock exchanges will stay open for trading on January 1, 2026. Are NSE and BSE open on January 1, 2026? Both benchmarks, the Bombay Stock Exchange…

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UAE to raise minimum private sector wage for emiratis to Dh6,000 from 1 January 2026 | World News

UAE to raise minimum private sector wage for emiratis to Dh6,000 from 1 January 2026 | World News

From 1 January 2026, Emiratis in the private sector must earn at least Dh6,000 monthly/Representative Image From January 2026, private sector employers across the UAE will need to meet a higher wage bar for emirati employees or risk having work permits blocked and Emiratisation counts affected, as the government moves to tighten enforcement around national…

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NEW DELHI: The Army has launched a training programme for the Village Defence Guards (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir amid the ongoing counter-terrorism operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley.According to the Army, around 15 Village Defence Guards, including women volunteers, are undergoing intensive training in handling automatic rifles, minor tactics, self-defence, bunker construction and repelling enemy attacks, they said.Officials told news agency PTI that the raining is being conducted at Shingini panchayat of Balassa, around 90 km from the Doda district headquarters. It aims to equip volunteers with the necessary skills to protect their villages and act as a first line of defence, especially in vulnerable areas.The move complements the ongoing operation by the Army, police and paramilitary forces in the higher reaches to track down and neutralise the terrorists who had managed to infiltrate into Chenab valley, especially Doda and Kishtwar districts, a couple of years back, officials added.The VDGs welcomed the training and the recent upgradation of their weaponry. They expressed gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for providing self-loading rifles (SLRs), replacing the older .303 rifles, which they said, has significantly boosted their confidence.”This is a major programme bringing together members from 17 Village Defence Groups. We are being trained in weapon handling, bunker construction and self-defence. Receiving such training at our doorstep is highly appreciable,” Surinder Singh, a VDG member from Shingani, said.He requested the government to provide more automatic weapons to the members, recalling the frequent terror attacks in the region during the early 1990s.Another VDG member, Rajesh Kumar Thakur from Gauala village, said the training by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police has instilled a sense of confidence.”Earlier, we only had .303 rifles. After receiving automatic weapons, our confidence has increased, and we now feel capable of defending our villages,” he said.This comes as he Army has intensified its counter-terrorism operations across the Kishtwar and Doda districts amid the ongoing Chillai Kalan — the 40-day bone-chilling winter period — in Jammu and Kashmir.According to sources, various intelligence agencies asses that there are approximately 30 to 35 Pakistani terrorists currently in the Jammu region.Inputs gathered over the past few months suggest that these groups, finding themselves cornered by successful counter-terror operations, have shifted deeper into higher and middle mountain reaches of the region — areas now devoid of habitation. These terrorists are believed to be seeking temporary winter hideouts to evade detection and avoid direct confrontation with security troops, they added.Meanwhile, the Army and security forces have also adopted a proactive winter posture, establishing temporary bases and surveillance posts deep within snow-covered areas to maintain continuous pressure on potential terrorist hideouts.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: The Army has launched a training programme for the Village Defence Guards (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir amid the ongoing counter-terrorism operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley.According to the Army, around 15 Village Defence Guards, including women volunteers, are undergoing intensive training in handling automatic rifles, minor tactics, self-defence, bunker construction and repelling enemy attacks, they said.Officials told news agency PTI that the raining is being conducted at Shingini panchayat of Balassa, around 90 km from the Doda district headquarters. It aims to equip volunteers with the necessary skills to protect their villages and act as a first line of defence, especially in vulnerable areas.The move complements the ongoing operation by the Army, police and paramilitary forces in the higher reaches to track down and neutralise the terrorists who had managed to infiltrate into Chenab valley, especially Doda and Kishtwar districts, a couple of years back, officials added.The VDGs welcomed the training and the recent upgradation of their weaponry. They expressed gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for providing self-loading rifles (SLRs), replacing the older .303 rifles, which they said, has significantly boosted their confidence.”This is a major programme bringing together members from 17 Village Defence Groups. We are being trained in weapon handling, bunker construction and self-defence. Receiving such training at our doorstep is highly appreciable,” Surinder Singh, a VDG member from Shingani, said.He requested the government to provide more automatic weapons to the members, recalling the frequent terror attacks in the region during the early 1990s.Another VDG member, Rajesh Kumar Thakur from Gauala village, said the training by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police has instilled a sense of confidence.”Earlier, we only had .303 rifles. After receiving automatic weapons, our confidence has increased, and we now feel capable of defending our villages,” he said.This comes as he Army has intensified its counter-terrorism operations across the Kishtwar and Doda districts amid the ongoing Chillai Kalan — the 40-day bone-chilling winter period — in Jammu and Kashmir.According to sources, various intelligence agencies asses that there are approximately 30 to 35 Pakistani terrorists currently in the Jammu region.Inputs gathered over the past few months suggest that these groups, finding themselves cornered by successful counter-terror operations, have shifted deeper into higher and middle mountain reaches of the region — areas now devoid of habitation. These terrorists are believed to be seeking temporary winter hideouts to evade detection and avoid direct confrontation with security troops, they added.Meanwhile, the Army and security forces have also adopted a proactive winter posture, establishing temporary bases and surveillance posts deep within snow-covered areas to maintain continuous pressure on potential terrorist hideouts.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: The Army has launched a training programme for the Village Defence Guards (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir amid the ongoing counter-terrorism operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley.According to the Army, around 15 Village Defence Guards, including women volunteers, are undergoing intensive training in handling automatic rifles, minor tactics, self-defence, bunker construction…

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Gold price prediction today: What’s the outlook for gold, silver prices in the coming days?What you should know

Gold price prediction today: What’s the outlook for gold, silver prices in the coming days?What you should know

Despite the pullback seen with Silver losing almost 9% on Monday, Gold & Silver remained on track for their best annual performances since 1979. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are set for the best annual performances in several years, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares…

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