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'I am shocked': Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw expresses condolences after employee falls to death from fifth floor

India, Dec. 31 -- Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Wednesday expressed shock and deep condolences after a company employee reportedly fell from the fifth floor of the office premises on Hosur... Read More


Chandigarh saw an uptick in murders this year: Police

Chandigarh, Dec. 31 -- Chandigarh witnessed an uptick in murder cases in 2025, even as the overall incidence of heinous crimes remained largely under control, reflecting a mixed crime trend during the... Read More


11 linked to Bangladesh-based extremist network arrested: Assam STF chief

India, Dec. 31 -- Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF) has arrested 11 people allegedly linked to a Bangladesh-based extremist network during a coordinated multi-state operation carried out on the ... Read More


New Year's eve: 50 checkpoints, 900 cops to curb hooliganism in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Dec. 31 -- As Ludhiana prepares to welcome the New Year, the city police have rolled out an extensive security plan aimed at ensuring peaceful, incident-free celebrations. Nearly 900 police ... Read More


'Delays to persist', says Eurostar as Channel tunnel gets hit by power outage ahead of new year

India, Dec. 31 -- As the world nears the new year eve, people have embraced the holiday season with plans spanning from parties to vacations. The new year season however did not come easy for many Eur... Read More


Ikkis box office prediction: Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra film suffers from Dhurandhar rampage, may open at just rRs.r2 crore

India, Dec. 31 -- 2026 begins with a new Bollywood film releasing in theatres on the very first day. Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis arrives in cinemas on January 1, 2026, having been postponed a week from it... Read More


Zomato, Swiggy and other gig workers share struggles amid strike on NYE: 'Working 15-16 hours to make ends meet'

India, Dec. 31 -- Platform workers associated with companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Amazon are holding a nationwide strike today, December 31, to demand better pay and safer working conditions. T... Read More


Noida office employees pick male managers over women bosses in viral video: 'Even females are not supporting females'

India, Dec. 31 -- Choosing a manager is often seen as a matter of trust, comfort, and past experience. But a recent viral video from a Noida office has reopened the debate on how employees view male a... Read More


Thousands join funeral prayers for Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia, Jaishankar conveys India's condolences

India, Dec. 31 -- Huge crowds gathered at the area outside Bangladesh's national parliament building in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral prayers for former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Thousan... Read More


Manchester United open to selling Bruno Fernandes if massive bid arrives: Report

India, Dec. 31 -- Manchester United could be forced into a defining decision over their captain after Bruno Fernandes revealed he believed the club were willing to sell him in the summer, triggering f... Read More