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Agriculture in crisis as policy failures and climate shocks batter Pakistan

Lahore, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan's agriculture sector, long considered the backbone of the national economy, faced one of its most turbulent years in 2025 as climate shocks and policy missteps converged to ... Read More


Anurag Kashyap says Bombay Velvet failure distanced him from Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka: 'Didn't know how to face them'

India, Jan. 1 -- A decade ago, filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet failed miserably at the box office despite starring Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. Following this, Anurag vowed nev... Read More


ITC share price takes a hit as India hikes excise duty on cigarettes from 1 February

India, Jan. 1 -- The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products from 1 February 2025, making cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 core smokers in the world's most populous co... Read More


India puts excise duty on tobacco products, including cigarettes, from February 1

India, Jan. 1 -- The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products from 1 February 2026, making cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 crore smokers in the world's most populous c... Read More


The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches revamped branding on New Year

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launches a new logo and mascot on 1st January 2026. The launch marks a significant milestone in MoSPI's efforts to... Read More


US President Donald Trump says his New Year wish is to see "Peace on Earth"

Washington DC, Jan. 1 -- US President Donald Trump held a New Year bash at his Florida resort on Thursday and when he was quizzed about his wish for the New Year he said he wanted peace on Earth, repo... Read More


The Year Ahead: Eyes on the scoreboard

India, Jan. 1 -- If 2025 was about India's sporting ecosystem stepping up, 2026 will be all about follow-through. There can be no letting up, for a nation with sporting ambitions as lofty as ours. No ... Read More


Telangana: 605 booked for drunk driving as Malkajgiri sees incident-free New Year celebrations

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- The New Year celebrations in the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate passed off without any major incidents or road accidents, thanks to intensified enforcement and special drives c... Read More


Best celeb-approved NYE hangover hacks from Gwyneth Paltrow, Adele, Kate Winslet

India, Jan. 1 -- wAs the confetti settles on 2026, many are waking up to the less-than-glamorous reality of a New Year's Eve celebration: the dreaded hangover. If you're feeling the sting of last nigh... Read More


Dilip Vengsarkar 'baffled' with Sarfaraz Khan getting neglected; lashes out at Ajit Agarkar and co: 'It's a real shame'

India, Jan. 1 -- Former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar didn't hold back in criticising the BCCI selectors for repeatedly overlooking Sarfaraz Khan, despite his consistent performances in domestic cr... Read More