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From T20 extravaganzas to FIFA World Cup: 2026 promises a year of high-stakes sporting drama

India, Jan. 1 -- The sporting calendar for 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most demanding and exciting in recent memory, with blockbuster events scheduled almost one after another. Fans will barel... 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


Be friendlier, Malaysians: Tourism minister urges warmth and cleanliness ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

SEPANG, Jan. 1 -- Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on Malaysians to adopt a more open and friendly attitude towards visitors as the country steps up preparation... Read More


Precision Electronics secures Rs 3-cr defence supply order

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- Under the contract, the company will supply masts and tripods along with related accessories, in line with the customer's specifications. Owing to confidentiality and commercial sens... Read More


'Leader of rare resolve and conviction' : What PM Modi said in letter to Tarique Rahman after ex-PM Khaleda Zia's death

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Tarique Rahman on the demise of his mother and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. In his letter... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | India is a top-four economy: Now let's tackle the bigger challenges we face

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- As estimated, 2025 gave India fourth rank among economies, placing us in the world's top club, though with the US, EU and China still some multiples ahead in size. As expected, 2... Read More


China Foundation for Rural Development launches agriculture skill training in Khokana

Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- The (CFRD) has launched a skill development training in agriculture in Khokana, Lalitpur, aiming to strengthen local economic development by improving vegetable production through... Read More


Why I'm staying - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 1 -- I found out about the appointment the same way I find out about most things these days. Not with fireworks, not with a ceremony, but through a short conversation with the Vice-... Read More


Stranger Things finale out on OTT in India: Here's where you can stream the emotional farewell to Eleven and the gang

India, Jan. 1 -- Today marked the end of an era for the long-running science fiction thriller Stranger Things as Netflix in India aired the series finale. Just in time for New Year's Day festivities, ... Read More


Celebrities, Gen Z and the ballot

Nepal, Jan. 1 -- These days, when writer Kumar Nagarkoti isn't writing or performing, he is busy meeting members of Generation Z-people born between 1996 and 2010-with one clear message: go out and vo... Read More