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Ten years on Brexits economic and political costs still haunt Britain

Bangladesh, Jan. 1 -- In 2026, the United Kingdom will quietly pass a milestone that few of its political architects once imagined would be marked by such widespread regret: the tenth anniversary of t... Read More


Mowgli out on OTT: Where to watch Roshan Kanakala's romantic drama online

India, Jan. 1 -- Mowgli is Roshan Kanakala's new film that hit the screens on December 13, 2025, and ended as a huge flop at the box office. Sandeep Raj of Color Photo fame directed the film, which is... Read More


Biman's profit jumps 178pc with Tk 7.85 billion gain

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Bangladesh's state-owned carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines posted a net profit of Tk 7.85 billion (Tk 785.21 crore) in fiscal 2024-25, nearly tripling its earnings from a year earlier... Read More


Extra excise duty on tobacco products, cess on pan masala to take effect February 1

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Union government has overhauled the taxation framework for cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products, introducing higher excise duties and a new cess regime from Febru... Read More


Pathirana's INR 18 cr can beat Green's INR 25.20 cr: How IPL 2026's costliest player might earn less

India, Jan. 1 -- Cameron Green's INR25.20-crore IPL 2026 auction headline looks like a financial knockout. Comparatively, Matheesha Pathirana's INR18-crore buy looks smaller. But once you follow the ... Read More


These HP LaserJet printers are optimal for quick printing at home and office

India, Jan. 1 -- Fast, dependable printing still matters at home and in office settings, especially when documents need to be ready without delay. HP LaserJet printers have built a reputation around s... Read More


Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today on the New Year 2026

Buy or sell stocks, Jan. 1 -- The Indian stock market steps into the first trading session of 2026 on a cautiously optimistic note, set against a globally quiet backdrop as most major international ma... Read More


Wired Wisdom: Instamart 'trends', assessing the Xiaomi Redmi 15C, and gazing into 2026

India, Jan. 1 -- Good morning, and a Happy New Year! Opening thoughts. A few days ago, some interesting data was shared by Swiggy, regarding how India 'Swiggy'd' in 2025, and Instamart gadget shoppin... Read More


An Umno-PAS alliance anytime soon? Highly unlikely, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 -- There is speculation once again about whether Muafakat Nasional, the stillborn co-operation between PAS and Umno after GE 14, will be revived now that PAS and Bersatu's Perikat... Read More


Bank holiday on New Year 2026: Are banks open or closed on January 1?-Get state-wise list here

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- On the first day of 2026, bank customers across India are seeking confirmation on the operational status of bank branches on Thursday, 1 January. According to the Reserve Bank of ... Read More