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

Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest with State Honours in Dhaka; Modi’s Letter Handed to Tarique Rahman

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia was laid to rest in Dhaka with full state honours. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over a personal letter from PM Modi to her son Tarique Rahman during the funeral.

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.

January 1, 2026

Goa Govt Disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch and Dismisses Panchayat Secretary Over Nightclub Fire

Goa government disqualified Arpora-Nagoa's sarpanch and dismissed its former panchayat secretary after a magisterial report on a nightclub fire that killed 25 people.