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Swiss Bar Explosion Leaves Several Dead, Dozens Injured In Crans-Montana

Geneva [Switzerland], Jan 1: A deadly explosion triggered a fire at a bar in Switzerland overnight, leaving several injured and dead and overwhel

What the Unnao Case Reveals About Law, Power, and Process

Without systemic reform, outrage will continue to fill the vacuum & justice delivery will inevitably bear the cost.

Smoking Gets Costlier: New Excise Duty From Feb 01

New Delhi, Jan 1: The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products effective February 1, 2026, making cigarettes costlier fo

Premier League: Rodri Returns As Manchester City Seek Ninth Straight Win

Rodri has come back. Maybe he can play a few minutes. We need it desperately. Doku, maybe, said Guardiola

Broadband Subscriber Base Crosses 100 Crore In India, Jio Leads With 51 Crore Customers

Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vi has the biggest share in the broadband market, informed Trai

GHMC likely to split; Know which areas may be in Hyderabad corporation

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is likely to be split into three corporations by distributing the areas under the c

Near record number of small boat migrants reach U.K. in 2025

Final figure yet to be confirmed; record of 45,774 arrivals was in 2022 under the last Conservative government

Volunteer in Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests

The protests, taking root in economic issues, have heard demonstrators chant against Iran's theocracy as well

Cyberabad police arrest 928 for drunk driving on New Years

Hyderabad: A total of 928 people were caught driving under the influence of alcohol during New Year celebrations under the Cyberabad Police Commi

Release of the Latest Ecological Documentary on Huangyan Dao: An Unfading Commitment: Why Huangyan Dao Needs Protection

Six to seven monkeys bite and pull hair of elderly woman; watch shocking CCTV video

An elderly woman was attacked and injured by a group of monkeys in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, highlighting ongoing concerns about monkey menace in res

Elections in 2025: When the index fingers turned some tables

BJP pulled off magnificent victories in 2025 as it broke the winning row of AAP in Delhi, contributed to the triump of Nitish Kumar in Bihar, and

Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road Launches Dedicated Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic for Advanced Movement Disorder and Psychiatric Care

Haier Teams Up with Paris Saint-Germain to Create Champion Experiences for Global Users

iQIYI LAND Yangzhou to Open on February 8, Marking New Chapter in Chinas Immersive Entertainment Scene

Spirit first look: Prabhas and Triptii Dimri exude intensity in Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial

The film also stars Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj and Kanchana in pivotal roles

Civic polls: NCP also in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, says Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is discussing seat sharing with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for upcoming civic elections in Pune and Pimpri

Tobacco stocks tank in early trade; Godfrey Phillips down 10%

From February 1, pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco and similar products will attract a GST rate of 40%, while beedi' will attract 18% Goods and Ser

Fatwa issued against 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' actor Nushratt Bharuccha for visiting Ujjain Mahakal temple

Nushratt Bharuccha recently visited Mahakaal temple in Ujjain and her spiritual visit has now triggered a massive storm. A cleric, identified as

Hyderabad: Man dies after consuming Biryani, 16 others fall sick

Hyderabad: A 53 year-old man died of suspected food poisoning after consuming biryani that is believed to be contaminated, while 16 other people

Esha Deol rings in 2026 in Dubai, drops first post of new year remembering papa Dharmendra, stepbrother Bobby Deol reacts by dropping...

Esha Deol welcomed 2026 in Dubai, and her first Insta post is dedicated to her father, Dharmendra, leaving netizens emotional.

UAE Targets 5 World Records With New Years Eve Fireworks, Drone Shows

The UAE welcomed the New Year with fireworks and drone displays across several emirates, as organisers aimed to break five world records on New Y

PM Modi hopes for 'new beginnings' in India-Bangladesh ties in letter to Tarique Rehman

PM Modi expressed confidence that under Rehman's leadership, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party will carry forward Khaleda Zia's ideals, using them

Northern Queensland faces historic flooding as torrential rain swells rivers and triggers disaster relief

Northern Queensland is battling a severe flood crisis as relentless monsoonal rains inundate communities. Coastal areas have already received ove

Indore water contamination: Vijayvargiya uses objectionable word before media, regrets later

Indore, Jan 1: Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya lost his temper while responding to media questions on the contaminated drinking wate

Centre's Fiscal Deficit Crosses 62% Of Full-Year Budget Target In November

The Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of November stood at Rs 9.76 lakh crore, or 62.3 per cent of the annual budget target for 2025-26, compare

Watch: Times Square Ball Drop Rings In 2026 In New York City

The world welcomed 2026 at 12 am on January 1. Crowds rang in the New Year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light

Several Dead in Massive Explosion at Swiss Bar

Multiple people were killed in the blaze at the bar Le Constellation and others were injured, police said

Extradition of 26/11 accused among key milestones of NIA in 2025

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) secured a more than 92 per cent conviction rate in 2025, during which it also extradited 26/11

Kareena Kapoor calls 2025 a difficult year for her family: We cried a lot

Mumbai: Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken to her social media account to reflect on the year 2025, which she called tough for her and

Passenger held with gold worth Rs 3.89 crore at Mumbai airport

Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has claimed to have busted a gold smuggling syndicate after seizing the yellow metal worth Rs 3.8

Technician dies in road accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 42-year-old technician died in an accident in Hyderabads Jeedimetla after being rammed by an Oil Tanker on Wednesday, December 31. T

Youth killed in knife attack in broad daylight in UPs Kushinagar; 1 held

Kushinagar: A 22-year-old man was allegedly killed with a cut in his throat in a mob attack in broad daylight here, police said on Thursday. A ma

ILT20: Andries Gous Ton Helps Desert Vipers Down MI Emirates in Qualifier 1

ILT20: Desert Vipers powered their way to the final of the DP World ILT20 Season 4.

Liquor Sales in Telangana Hit New High

According to official data, liquor worth 1,350 crore was sold across the state over the last six days.

Shubman Gill leads India, Temba Bavuma shines for South Africa: The best performers of 2025

The year 2025 witnessed remarkable cricketing achievements. Shubman Gill led India with record-breaking performances. Jacob Duffy emerged as a to

Karnataka CM Decision Lies With Congress High Command: Parameshwara

His remarks come amid reports of a power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, with the Chief Ministership emerging as a contentious issue after

Several Killed As Blast Rips Through Bar In Luxury Swiss Ski Resort Town

Several people were killed and many others injured in a massive explosion at a luxury ski resort town in Switzerland's Crans Montana.

868 drunken driving challans issued on New Years Eve in Delhi

New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police issued 868 challans for drunken driving on New Years Eve, an officer said on Thursday. Special enforcement te

Telangana Student Dies in Germany After Apartment Fire

Hrithin Reddy had gone to Germany to pursue higher education. According to preliminary information, a fire broke out in the apartment where he wa

Refreshing and brave: Kritika Kamra on portrayal of Muslim community in The Great Shamsuddin Family

For actor Kritika Kamra, it was refreshing to see Muslims being portrayed as normal people in The Great Shamsuddin Family and without the convent

Maharashtra civic polls: NCP in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, says Ajit Pawar

Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic bodies, will be held on January 15, 2026, and vo

Indian-Origin Founder, 16, Accuses Customer Of Trying To Destroy His Startup And Reputation

Patel shared screenshots of the exchange on X, claiming the customer was bullying him because of his age and trying to destroy a 16-year-old's en

Most challenging part was to play authority: Vipin Sharma on Maharani 4 role

Actor Vipin Sharma says the most challenging aspect of his role in Maharani 4 was to convey authority as a politician up against Huma Qureshis ma

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 1, 2026: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items on January 1, 2026, by utilizing newly released 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes.

Gynaecologist Shares 6 New Year Health Tips Every Woman Needs For Lifelong Wellness

Constantly juggling multiple roles leaves little space for self care, yet making yourself a priority is essential to remain strong enough to supp

Congress slams Mohan Bhagwat over remarks on 'Hindu Rashtra', says his statement lacks action

Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday launched a sharp attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks, accusin

Mega sporting events in the year 2026

From FIFA World Cup to T20 World Cup, Commonwealth Games to Asiads, the year 2026 will be a year of big-ticket sporting extravaganzas

Plastic recycling unit gutted in major fire at Thamarassery in Kerala

Factory sources said no one sustained injuries in the incident. A pickup van was also destroyed in the blaze

BTS comeback date confirmed; ARMY wake up to a New Year letter that feels 'deeply personal'

BTS comeback date: BTS has officially confirmed their comeback date for March 20, 2026, through a personal letter to fans, marking their return a

US President Donald Trump REVEALS his 'three-word' New Year resolution during celebrations at Mar-a-Lago, it is..., WATCH

US President Donald Trump reveals his New Year's resolution as he addressed guests at a gathering at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. A large nu

A look back at 2025 | The results of key global elections

At the beginning of 2025, we highlighted some important elections. What were the results? And what other regime changes were noteworthy?

Cricket calendar 2026: Here's full schedule of Team India

Team India gears up for a demanding 2026 cricket calendar. The year begins with a series against New Zealand. The T20 World Cup, hosted in India,

Fresh Snowfall Ushers In New Year At Kashmir Tourist Hotspots

Srinagar, Jan 1: Kashmir rang in the New Year amid fresh snowfall at popular tourist resorts and higher reaches of the valley, with the meteorolo

Bangladeshi National Apprehended Along IB in Jammus Gajansoo Area

JAMMU, Jan 1: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday handed over a Bangladeshi national to the Jammu and Kashmir Police after he was appreh

Most anticipated Hindi films of 2026: Alia Bhatts Alpha, Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana, and more

As Shah Rukh Khan makes a return after two years with the bloody actioner King, and Salman Khan wears the army uniform in Battle of Galwan, the y

Several dead in explosion at Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: police

A devastating explosion rocked the popular bar Le Constellation in Crans Montana early Thursday. Several people lost their lives and many others

M&M auto sales up 25 pc in Dec at 86,090 units

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Thursday reported a 25 per cent year-on-year growth in automobile sales at 86,090 units, including e

Several dead in explosion at Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana: police

A police spokesman said the explosion took place at around 1:30 a.m. (0030 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation, which is popular with tourists,

Tarun Garg takes over as MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Thursday said Tarun Garg has officially assumed charge as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Of

Chess wars: Defiant Vladimir Kramnik sues FIDE for defamation in Swiss civil court

The exact cause of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditskys death is not known but in his last livestream, he talked about being under immense men

IREDAs loan disbursements up 44 pc at Rs 24,903 cr in Apr-Dec

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Thursday posted 44 per cent growth in loan disbursements at Rs 24,903

IED, Ammunition And Narcotics Dropped By Pakistani Drone Recovered In J&Ks Poonch

JAMMU, Jan 1: A Pakistani drone crossed into Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district and dropped s

DGCA seeks explanation from AI for operating Dreamliner despite snags

Non-compliance with the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for the flight operated on June 28 this year has also been mentioned in the notice

Massive explosion in Switzerland's ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year's eve, several killed, WATCH

Several killed after a massive explosion in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.

Thane municipal corporation elections: Opposition alleges bias by officials over rejection of nomination papers

The Opposition leaders alleged that the returning officer showed bias in rejecting the nomination papers of Sena (UBT), MNS, VBA and independent

Bombay High Court bars BMC from deploying court staff for civic poll duty

Urgent hearing held at Chief Justices residence after BMC letters to court staff; Bench cites constitutional bar on poll duty orders.

Nushrratt Bharuccha visits Mahakal temple, cleric calls it un-islamic

Mumbai: Actors and public figures often find themselves under scrutiny for embracing secular values or participating in festivals and rituals acr

Quote of the day by Anne Frank: 'How wonderful it is that nobody need...'

Anne Franks powerful quote, How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world, continues to resonate

DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notice To Air India Pilot For Accepting Aircraft Despite Snags

New Delhi, Jan 1: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to an Air India pilot amid safety concerns on fligh

Pakistan gives BIZARRE twist to Ayaz Sadiq-EAM Jaishankar's handshake in Bangladesh's Dhaka, says, 'India's foreign minister approached...'

India called the brief handshake exchange in Dhaka as customary, saying that there was no bilateral engagement between India and Pakistan. Pakist

Over 2,730 motorists booked for drunk driving across Hyderabad on New Years Eve

Two fatal road accidents reported in the Cyberabad and erstwhile Rachakonda commissionerates, though police clarified that neither was directly l

6 health benefits of turmeric you should know

Centre Must Rebut Chinese Claims Of Mediation Between India, Pak: Owaisi On Op Sindoor

Hyderabad, Jan 1: AIMIM president and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has said Chinese claim of mediation between India and Pakistan is an affront

Dubai Court cancels Rs 367 crore fine for Indian businessman Abu Sabah

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Cassation has brought to an end the high-profile money laundering case involving Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sah

North Korea's Kim hails 'invincible alliance' with Russia in New Year's letter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised his troops fighting abroad as forging an invincible alliance with Russia in a new year's message, sta

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In: Here's a look at 5 MAJOR promises by NYC's first Muslim mayor, from rent-free housing to free buses

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor, pledging bold reforms to tackle affordability. His agenda includes rent freeze

After Waiting 36 Years, French Football Fans Finally Have a Capital City Derby Again

A very local derby, too, with PSG's Parc des Princes stadium literally across the street from PFC's new home ground 44 meters away according to

Mahesh Babu To Inaugurate AMB Theatre In Bengaluru?

AMB Cinemas has plans to expand into Karnataka with plans to set up nine new theatres.

Nagarjuna Seeks Blessings of Shirdi Sai Baba on New Years Day

Nagarjuna, who famously portrayed Shirdi Sai Baba in the 2012 devotional film Shirdi Sai, said he felt truly blessed after the visit

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National Sports Governance Act comes into effect partially

The provisions being brought into effect relate to the establishment and governance framework of National Sports Bodies, including the National O

Delhi rings in New Year with chilly weather, 'very poor' air; light rain likely

Station-wise data at 8.30 a.m. showed the minimum temperature at 10.6 Celsius at Safdarjung, 9 Celsius at Palam, 10 Celsius at Lodhi Road, 9.9 Ce

BMC polls: 32 seats set for straight BJP-Shinde Sena vs Thackeray Sena-MNS fight in Mumbai

Congress and VBA on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) rejected reports of a possible rift within the alliance after 16 seats from the VBAs quota alle

Arms, large cache of explosives seized in Manipur's Kakching

Police said security forces are continuing search and area domination operations in fringe and vulnerable areas across districts

Numaish 2026: Visitors can finally sip Cafe Niloufers chai

We are officially into 2026, and a new year means a new edition of Numaish for Hyderabadis. Every year, the historic All India Industrial Exhibit

India poised to emerge as 'Office of the World', EY Report highlights strong long-term outlook

India is set to become a global growth powerhouse. Its IT sector, digital transformation, and young population will drive this expansion. Improve

Too many digits: Elon Musk says he paid so much in taxes one year that it broke the IRS computer

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, pays taxes that vary significantly. His wealth is primarily in company stock, not salary. Large tax bills

Leftist Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor under Trump shadow

Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Don

Seven die in Indore after consuming contaminated water

Seven people have died in Indore after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water, triggering a diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak in Bhagirath