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Dinhata: Blind couple 'forced' to fight for voting rights amid SIR panic

Cooch Behar, Jan. 1 -- In a disturbing instance of insensitivity, a completely blind couple from Dinhata were compelled to abandon their daily livelihood and appear before the Block Development Office... Read More


Man held for impersonating Army personnel

Siliguri, Jan. 1 -- Police have arrested a youth for allegedly impersonating an Army personnel after he was found moving suspiciously around a shopping mall in the Matigara area, officials said on Wed... Read More


Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan meets President Droupadi Murmu to exchange New Year greetings

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Marking the start of 2026, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended his personal regards to President Droupadi Murmu during a courtesy call at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.... Read More


Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope for January 2025: Successes by month's end

India, Jan. 1 -- Sagittarius feels bright curious energy this January. Small studies, short trips, and friendly chats bring new ideas. Stay practical with money, timing, and rest often. January offer... Read More


Indore contaminated water kills 4; probe into 5 more deaths as HC seeks report

India, Jan. 1 -- The Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday directed the state government to provide free treatment to people suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming contaminated water i... Read More


Delhi govt gets final say on Metro names

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Delhi government will now exercise final authority over the naming of all Metro stations in the national capital, a move aimed at ensuring consistency, transparency and greate... Read More


CM reaffirms development push in NY message

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday extended New Year 2026 greetings to the people of the national capital, reaffirming her government's commitment to development, governance r... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: With 'Behind the Scenes', Funke Akindele proves she understands her audience too well

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Over the past four years, Funke Akindele has established herself as Nollywood's most bankable filmmaker, delivering a remarkable run of box office successes from 'Battle on Buka Str... Read More


Egyptian footballer lands in prison for forging academic docs

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- A 28-year-old Egyptian footballer, who has previously featured in the English Premier League, was on December 30, 2025, sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly forging his a... Read More


Excise duty hike on cigarettes to align tax with health impact

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A hike in excise duty on cigarettes from February 1 will ensure that such sin goods carry a tax burden proportionate to their severe public health impact, and also align with glob... Read More