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Swiss bar explosion during New Year celebrations, 100 were inside: What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving many dead. The blaze left at least 10 people dead, Sky News reported, ... Read More


Several dozen believed dead in Swiss bar explosion, 'not a terrorist attack': What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving several dozens dead. While dozens of people are presumed dead, around ... Read More


CSMT pulls off Mumbai's iconic New Year's tradition

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- As the clock struck twelve at Mumbai's historic railway terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), the trains conducted their annual traditions of blaring horns in a sync... 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


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


European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Leaders from Europe and Canada held talks Tuesday on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv sparred over Russian cla... Read More


'Several dozen' presumed dead in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

France, Jan. 1 -- Police, firefighters and rescuers rushed to the popular resort, which is set to host the Ski World Cup from January 30, after the fire broke out in the early hours of New Year's Day.... Read More


First cruise ship of 2026 brings over 3,000 passengers to Quang Ninh

Quang Ninh, Jan. 1 -- The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on January 1 welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, carrying 3,016 passengers, mostly from the UK, the US, Australia, Canada and ... Read More


Biman's profit jumps 178% as flag carrier posts Tk 785 crore gain

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- owned airline Biman Bangladesh Airlines posted a net profit of Tk 785.21 crore in fiscal 2024-25, nearly tripling earnings from a year earlier, as higher passenger traffic and tighter... Read More


Why Zohran Mamdani Used Two Qurans During His Oath Ceremony as New York City Mayor in City Hall

India, Jan. 1 -- Zohran Mamdani Oath Ceremony with Two Qurans: As New York welcomed a new mayor at the stroke of midnight, a quiet but powerful moment unfolded inside a private ceremony. Zohran Mamdan... Read More