January 1, 2026

Top 10 Most-Read News of 2025: Air India Crash Tops the List

In 2025, The Hindu's most-read articles cover major events like the Air India crash killing 242, the Pahalgam terror attack, Delhi election results, and celebrity Saif Ali Khan’s knife attack.

January 1, 2026

DRI Busts Gold Smuggling at Mumbai Airport, Seizes ₹3.89 Crore Worth Gold

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold worth ₹3.89 crore at Mumbai airport from a passenger arriving from Bahrain. The gold was hidden in capsules inside a water tumbler. A probe is ongoing.

January 1, 2026

Teenager Charged for Starting Bushfire in Perth with Firecracker on New Year's Eve

A 19-year-old from Kalamunda is charged for sparking a dangerous bushfire near Perth after throwing a firecracker into dry grass. Over 160 firefighters battled the blaze that threatened homes and cut power to 2,000+ properties.

January 1, 2026

Russian Drones Attack Odesa, Injure Six Amid Russia-Ukraine War Tensions

Russian drones hit Odesa city overnight, damaging apartments and power stations, injuring six including children. Putin touted victory as peace talks advance.

January 1, 2026

Bihar Police Kill Maoist Leader Dayanand Malakar in Begusarai Encounter

Security forces killed Maoist leader Dayanand Malakar in Begusarai, Bihar. Malakar had a ₹50,000 bounty and was wanted for over 14 crimes. Two associates were arrested.