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Powerful blast near Himachal Pradesh police station shatters windows

India, Jan. 1 -- A powerful blast rocked a police station in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, on Thursday, with the impact felt several hundred metres away. A PTI report citing officials ... Read More


New Year 2026: Food traditions from around the world

India, Jan. 1 -- From sweet beginnings to symbolic bites, the world welcomes January 1 with food meant to invite luck, prosperity and new beginnings. From lentils and fish to dumplings and jaggery, he... Read More


Punjab FM Harpal Cheema accuses central govt of attacking federalism, says dues pending for MGNREGA wages

Chandigarh, Jan. 1 -- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday accused the BJP-led Centre of undermining the country's federal structure over the issue of pending MNREGA dues. Speaking... Read More


Birch-Goa fire: Govt dismisses Arpora Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary; cites negligence in granting approvals, licenses

Panaji, Jan. 1 -- The Goa government has dismissed Arpora Village Panchayat Sarpanch, Roshan Redkar, and Panchayat Secretary of Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat, Raghuvir Bagkar, from service, finding "... Read More


Trump's Paris-style Triumphal Arch in DC: How much will it cost and who will pay? First details

India, Jan. 1 -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the construction of his Triumphal Arch in DC, a monument like Paris' Arc de Triomphe, will begin soon. This comes months after the 7... Read More


Bengaluru mall's pink parking spot for pregnant women wins praise online: 'Hats off'

India, Jan. 1 -- A Bengaluru shopping mall has drawn widespread attention after a video highlighted a dedicated parking space reserved exclusively for pregnant women. The initiative has been praised o... Read More


"Hindus being killed under Yunus govt": VHP urges UN intervention in Bangladesh; cites human rights body report

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Thursday said Hindu minorities are being framed in false cases and being killed in Bangladesh under the interim government... Read More


Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan gets married to Samantha Leonard, offers first glimpse

Los Angeles, Jan. 1 -- Zach Bryan is officially married. Shortly after a video of the country star's video with Samantha Leonard stepping into a 'Just Married' car went viral, Bryan confirmed the news... Read More


What's open and closed on New Year's Day: Stores, restaurants and mail services

India, Jan. 1 -- As 2026 begins, many Americans may head out for coffee, groceries or post-holiday shopping. While New Year's Day is a federal holiday with widespread closures, many retailers and rest... Read More


BJP nominee Pooja More quits civic poll race after backlash, social media trolling

Pune, Jan. 1 -- Ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew its candidate from Ward No. 2 after facing strong internal opposition, following which nominee Pooj... Read More