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E-cigarettes, emerging tobacco products fully banned in Bangladesh

, Jan. 1 -- cigarettes, vapes and other emerging tobacco products have been completely banned in Bangladesh as the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use Control (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into ef... Read More


Cuncolim project revival draws fresh opposition

MARGAO, Jan. 1 -- The revival of a proposed Housing Board colony at Charam Moddi In Panzorconi has triggered fresh opposition in Cuncolim, with villagers mobilising once again and pointing to unresolv... Read More


US intelligence rejects Russian claim of Ukraine drone plot against Putin

Washington, Jan. 1 -- US national security officials have concluded that Ukraine did not attempt to target Russian President Vladimir Putin or any of his residences in a reported drone operation, coun... Read More


BPL: Chattogram to not host remainder of tournament matches

Chattogram, Jan. 1 -- The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council has decided to drop Chattogram from hosting the remainder of the BPL 2025-26 tournament matches, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... Read More


Ceiling at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching drops on NYE, shoppers unharmed

KUCHING, Jan. 1 -- Plaza Merdeka has assured the public that an incident involving falling ceiling debris at the shopping mall here on Wednesday night is "under control". The mall's management said t... Read More


Don Pedro Obaseki petitions SSS over alleged assault as palace says Oba of Benin not involved

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and media executive, Don Pedro Obaseki, has petitioned State Security Services (SSS) over what he described as his abduction and assault by a group of you... Read More


From subway to scripture: How Zohran Mamdani rewrote New York City's Mayoral oath on Quran

New York/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- New York City entered 2026 with a mayoral moment unlike any in its long political history. Zohran Mamdani, the city's newly elected mayor, broke with centuries of civic tradi... Read More


PM Modi extends warm New Year wishes, calls for harmony in 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, wishing everyone an excellent 2026. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister expressed hop... Read More


First look of Prabhas-starrer 'Spirit' unveiled

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- New Year 2026 started on a great note for the fans of Prabhas as the first look of his most-awaited film 'Spirit' was unveiled at midnight. The poster features actress Triptii Dimri... Read More


Mitchell Marsh to captain as Australia name provisional squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Melbourne, Jan. 1 -- Cricket Australia have announced a spin-heavy provisional squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India on Monday. Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will l... Read More