Indian-Origin Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York’s First Muslim Mayor
NewYork: Zohran Mamdani formally took charge as New York City’s mayor just after midnight on Thursday, marking the occasion with an unconventional oath ceremony at a […]
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Indore Water Contamination: Six-Month-Old Infant Among Victims, Nearly 198 Hospitalised
The contaminated water crisis in Indore has now claimed over seven lives, with a six-month-old infant becoming the latest victim as nearly 198 people remain […]
Who Was Pope Gregory XIII? Meet Man Behind Your New Year Celebrations; Your Party Planner From 443 Years Ago
The Gregorian calendar, followed across most of the parts of world today, was introduced more than 400 years ago by Pope Gregory XIII. While the […]
Cigarette, Gutkha Prices Set To Rise From 1 February 2026; Additional Excise Duty On Tobacco Products To Be Levied
NewDelhi: The Ministry of Finance has notified a major revision in excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. According to the […]
Explosion In Swiss Ski Resort Town Of Crans Montana Leaves Several Dead
In a shocking incident, a powerful explosion rocked the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, killing several people and triggering panic among tourists and […]
LPG Cylinder Prices Increased By Rs 111 From Today, 1 January 2026: Check LPG Prices In Your City
NewDelhi: Commercial LPG gas cylinder price Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased the price of commercial LPG gas by Rs 111. The latest LPG rates are effective […]
‘Praying For Peace, Happiness’: PM Modi Extends New Year 2026 Greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, wishing people good health, prosperity, and success in 2026. In his message, […]
Delhi Shivers On Coldest New Year Morning; Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’
Delhi woke up to a cold New Year morning on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the “very poor” category. Areas such […]
DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch Of Two Pralay Missiles Off Odisha Coast
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully fires two Pralay missiles in rapid salvo from single launcher off Odisha coast on Wednesday. Achieving major milestone […]
Faridabad Gang Rape Horror: Woman Assaulted In Moving Van For 2 Hours, Dumped On Road
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving vehicle in Faridabad on the night between Monday and Tuesday and later dumped on the road. […]
Indore Water Crisis: What Led To Death Of 7 People, Who Is Responsible, And How Government Responded?
At least seven people have died and over 100 others hospitalised in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area after consuming contaminated water, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav confirmed on Wednesday. […]
Huge Crowds Attend Funeral Prayers Of Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
A large crowd gathered outside Bangladesh’s National Parliament in Dhaka on Wednesday for the funeral prayers of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Prominent political figures […]
No Online Orders, No Last-Minute Deliveries This New Year? Why Are Gig Workers Striking, What’s Their Income Per Order?
Just before entry into the new year 2026, delivery and platform workers across India have announced plans to strike on December 31 and January 1, […]
After Indus Waters, Is It Time For India To Rethink The Farakka Treaty With Bangladesh? | Analysis
India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in 2025 has reopened a larger debate in New Delhi: […]
Will Post Office Saving Schemes 2026-27 Rates Be Reduced Or Hiked? Check Current Rate Of Interest Of All 13 Small Savings Scheme
NewDelhi: The Finance Ministry, will review rates of small savings schemes on December 31 which includes Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, National Savings […]
KBC 17 Grand Finale Week: Kumar Mangalam Birla, Agastya Nanda Grace Hot Seat; Amitabh Bachchan Sings Non-Stop For 32 Mins
NewDelhi: The most popular quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 grand finale week episode saw billionaire businessman and Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Group, […]
Silver Futures Drop 4.6% After Record Rally This Year
Mumbai: Precious metals, especially silver, took a breather on the final trading day of the year on Wednesday, after a run‑up to record high followed […]
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Dense Fog Blankets Region, Anand Vihar Records 452 AQI
Ahead of new year 2026, dense fog covered large parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday morning, severely affecting visibility and […]
As Assam Polls Near, BJP Sharpens Focus On ‘Infiltrators’, Land And Identity Politics
With Assam Assembly elections approaching, the BJP has intensified its preparations and chosen to make “Bangladeshi infiltrators” and land encroachment by Miya Muslim population the […]
9 Camps, 7 Successes, 1 Objective: How The Indian Army And IAF Decimated Cross-Border Terror In Operation Sindoor
In fresh revelations by the Indian Army regarding India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, major insights have been revealed from the May 2025 operation. Indian Army officials underlined […]
Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Price Leaked Ahead Of Official Launch In India; Check Expected Camera, Battery, Display And Other Specs
Oppo is set to bring the Oppo Reno15 series to the Indian market. The Chinese smartphone maker has confirmed that the standard Reno15 and Reno15 […]
Putin Residence Attacked? PM Modi, Trump Express Concerns Over ‘Drone Strike’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Monday that Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting the presidential residence in Russia’s northwestern region of Novgorod. Prime […]