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Bengaluru is witnessing a steady increase in seasonal influenza cases as temperatures dip. Doctors from government and private hospitals have reported a rise in patients with flu-like symptoms. Seasonal influenza is a contagious viral infection that spreads through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces.

A powerful explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland during New Year celebrations, killing multiple people and leaving several others injured, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The exact cause of the blast has not yet been determined, though the incident occurred at a time when Switzerland has been facing forest fires amid an unusually dry spell.

Indian tobacco companies face stock decline after government imposes cigarette tax hike. ITC, Godfrey Phillips India affected.

On the upside, 26,25026,300 stands out as a crucial supply zone. A decisive and sustained breakout above this band could open the path toward 26,40026,500, market watchers stated.

When asked about his New Year's resolution at the New Year's Eve gathering on Wednesday, the President replied: Peace. Peace on earth. Peace on earth. He did not respond to questions about the CIA's role in an attack on Venezuela or whether he would put boots on the ground in Ukraine.

The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Manjunath, a resident of Udeva village near Tarikere. The arrested persons include the girl's brother Kiran, her fiance Venu, and their friends Appu and Manju. Manjunath was stabbed on Wednesday night near the Attiganalu village flyover and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.

Showers began shortly before 6 a.m., with some areas experiencing moderate rain while others reported light drizzling. The intensity of the rain gradually eased after around 6.15 a.m. Residents in Colaba, Byculla and Lower Parel described monsoon-like conditions, with visibility dropping significantly along key stretches such as the Coastal Road and the Eastern Freeway due to the rainfall. By dawn, the showers had slowed down and settled into a steady drizzle.

The capital's air quality deteriorated further on Wednesday, slipping into the 'severe' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 408. Dense fog combined with heavy pollution sharply reduced visibility across large parts of the city, adding to commuter woes.

An Intelligence Bureau official said that plans are already afoot to expand the footprint of the ISKP into India, with the main focus being Jammu and Kashmir. This is a dangerous game that Pakistan is playing, as the final goal is to infiltrate India. While the ISKP has immense capabilities for carrying out large-scale strikes, the benefit Pakistan would gain is the deniability factor. The ISKP is not a Pakistan-based group. It is headquartered in Afghanistan, and hence if an attack is carried o

People have been beaten and killed without any evidence, investigation or legal process, by creating suspicion and rumours. In the name of the Tawheed Janata, mobs have been illegally formed to vandalise art and cultural centres, attack the Baul community -- and even burn bodies from graves. There have been incidents of harassment of people of opposing views, including freedom fighters, Bangladeshi Bengali daily Prothom Alo quoted the rights body as saying.

These are registered Small Packet service, in line with UPU decisions restricting registration to document-only; Outward Small Packet service, including letter post items containing goods sent by Sea, SAL or Air; and Surface Letter Mail Service and Surface Air Lifted (SAL) Letter Mail Service for outward letter post items.

The District Magistrate explained that one locomotive train carrying workers and officials and another carrying construction material were moving on the single-track inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti project, being constructed by THDC (India), when the collision occurred.

The NC suffered a historic setback in 2025 after losing the Budgam Assembly seat for the first time in a direct contest, ending its decades-long dominance in the Shia-majority constituency. The defeat coincided with deepening internal turmoil, marked by open dissent from Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi over the reservation policy.

From stampedes, worsening AQI, terrorist attacks and aviation chaos in India to election of new Pope, Iran Israel war and Trump's foreign policy; the year 2025 came with some of the most significant and jolting events.

Removal of the long-held designation sparks debate across mainstream and separatist circles as Mirwaiz cites pressure from authorities and the ban on Hurriyat constituents.

Dissident Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah warns of joining student protests as Chief Minister rejects pressure tactics on reservation policy.