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Bulgaria adopts euro, joining currency bloc despite public opposition

India, Jan. 1 -- Bulgaria adopted the euro on Thursday, formally joining the eurozone despite opposition from sections of society and concerns over preparedness for the switch. European Central Bank ... Read More


From currency crash to street bloodshed: What sparked Iran's deadliest protests in three years

Tehran/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- Iranis witnessing its deadliest wave of protests in three years as demonstrations triggered by economic collapse spiral into violent clashes with security forces, leaving multip... Read More


New Year, new highs? Sensex jumps at 2026 open, Nifty crosses 26,150

Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- The Indian equity markets began the first trading session of 2026 on a positive note, extending gains for the second consecutive day as benchmark indices opened higher on Friday... Read More


Cricketer summoned after using Palestinian flag during league match in Jammu and Kashmir

India, Jan. 1 -- A controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after a cricketer was seen using a Palestinian flag during a domestic league match, prompting a police inquiry into the incident. Furqa... Read More


Trump shares editorial urging tougher line on Putin, signalling frustration with Russia

India, Jan. 1 -- US President Donald Trump appeared to signal growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin after sharing a sharply worded New York Post editorial that accuses the Kremlin ... Read More


Hindu man stabbed and set ablaze in Bangladesh survives by jumping into pond; fourth attack in two weeks

India, Jan. 1 -- A Hindu man was brutally attacked by a violent group in Bangladesh, marking the fourth reported assault on a member of the minority community in the past two weeks amid growing concer... Read More


Swiss police rule out terror as deadly fire ravages New Year party at Alps bar

Zurich/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- Swiss authorities have firmly ruled out a terrorist attack in the devastating fire that tore through a packed bar at the luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year celeb... Read More


'Shah Rukh Khan a traitor': BJP leader slams KKR owner over Bangladeshi player signing

Lucknow/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Uttar Pradesh has launched a sharp attack on Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan after his IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR),... Read More


Dakota Johnson sparks dating buzz after cozy dinner with singer Role Model

Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- Hollywood star Dakota Johnson may have found a new romantic connection, as the actress was recently spotted on a dinner outing with 24-year-old singer Role Model, whose real nam... Read More


New Year horror in Switzerland: Dozens feared dead in Crans-Montana bar explosion

India, Jan. 1 -- Several dozen people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a bar at the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebratio... Read More