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Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' ends 2025 with a bang, now eying "highest-grossing Hindi film ever" title

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- It hasn't even been a month since its release, and Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has already set numerous records. And now the film has entered 2026 with the "aim of emerging as ... Read More


Cigarette, gutkha prices set to rise as Centre sharply hikes excise duties from Feb 1

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Cigarettes and other tobacco products are set to become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the Centre announced a steep hike in excise duties, citing rising... Read More


Swiss bar explosion leaves several dead, dozens injured in Crans-Montana

Geneva, Jan. 1 -- A deadly explosion triggered a fire at a bar in Switzerland overnight, leaving "several injured and dead" and overwhelming nearby hospitals with burn victims, according to Swiss broa... Read More


Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor pays tribute at National War Memorial after assuming charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in the national capital after assuming charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff here on Thursday. The solemn... Read More


Centre imposes additional excise duty on tobacco products, to be effective from February

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Ministry of Finance has notified a major revision in excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. According to the notification issued on Wedne... Read More


"Open insult to democracy and the Constitution," Tarun Chugh slams Abhishek Banerjee's 'Vote theft' remark

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday strongly criticised Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's remarks following a party delegation's meeting with the El... 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


AGTF Punjab, Tarn Taran Police foil targeted firing plot; four arrested

India, Jan. 1 -- In a breakthrough, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Tarn Taran Police, arrested four accused and foiled a targeted firing conspiracy in the border... Read More


India's hospital sector to sustain 11-12% growth, driven by insurance penetration and medical tourism: CareEdge

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India's hospital sector is set for sustained growth with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11-12 per cent, supported by strong structural demand drivers such as ri... Read More


MP: Family loses 6-month-old son born after 10 years to Indore's contaminated water

Indore, Jan. 1 -- A family has lost its six-month-old son, who was born after 10 years, after falling sick due to alleged consumption of contaminated water in Indore district. According to the family... Read More