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Odisha CM Majhi directs government offices to function as usual on New Year's Day

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- While extending New Year greetings to the people of Odisha ahead of 2026, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said January 1 will be a regular working day for all gove... Read More


Silver rate today: Why did precious metal witness bloodbath at higher levels? Explained

Silver rate today, Dec. 30 -- After witnessing a record rally, the white metal took a U-turn, falling over 8% or Rs.21,000 per kg, after reaching a peak of Rs.254,174 per kg, on Monday, December 29. ... Read More


Former Bangladesh PM Begum Khaleda Zia dies at 80

New Delhi/Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former prime minister and a controversial figure in the country's turbulent political life for more than three decades, died on Tuesday afte... Read More


Vaikuntha Ekadashi: Dignitaries, celebrities offer prayers at Tirumala

Tirumala/Hyderabad, Dec. 30 -- The Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival was celebrated with deep devotion and grandeur at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Tuesday, as thousands of devotees thronge... Read More


Arteta keeps eye on January market as Arsenal injury woes mount

London, Dec. 30 -- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated the club will closely monitor the January transfer market as injury problems continue to disrupt their season. The Gunners invested aroun... Read More


FIFA receives record 150 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

Geneva, Dec. 30 -- FIFA said on Monday that it has received more than 150 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup, setting a new World Cup ticketing record with the Random Selection Draw phase ... Read More


Uruguay defender Pumita Rodriguez signs Vasco da Gama extension

Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 30 -- Uruguay international defender Jose Luis "Pumita" Rodriguez has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Vasco da Gama, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Monday. The 2... Read More


Bernie Sanders slams Elon Musk, Bill Gates over AI push: Social media reacts to US senator's concern for automation

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Bernie Sanders has been speaking out against artificial intelligence (AI) for some time now. Now, he has questioned some of the world's richest people about their high-level inve... Read More


Baznas aids over 116,000 flood and landslide victims across Sumatra

Jakarta, Dec. 30 -- The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) has carried out disaster relief efforts in affected regions across Sumatra, reaching 116,054 residents since floods and landslides stru... Read More


Kim Kardashian, Kanye West reunite for Christmas with children amid bitter years-long feud: Reports

Washington DC, Dec. 30 -- Reality television star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West reportedly reunited over Christmas 2025 to spend time together with their four children, marking a rare moment of... Read More