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ITC shares plunge most in six years after India raises tobacco, cigarette tax

India, Jan. 1 -- Shares of India's largest cigarette maker ITC Ltd. fell the most in six years after the government imposed higher tax on tobacco products. From 1 February 2026, cigarettes will be ch... Read More


Field Visit by OMC MD to strengthen Bauxite and Limestone Output

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Shri Sudhansu Mohan Samal, IAS Managing Director, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), undertook a two-day visit to key mining operations and CSR facilities, covering the Ampavalli ... Read More


Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur extends New Year greetings to Governor at Raj Bhavan

Shimla, Jan. 1 -- Former Chief Minister and Himachal Pradesh Leader of the Opposition, Jairam Thakur, on Thursday visited Raj Bhavan and extended New Year greetings to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla. Th... Read More


Domestic natural gas consumption to surge by 3-45 in FY27 by expansion of City Gas Distribution: ICRA

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The domestic natural gas consumption is expected to rebound and grow by 3-4 per cent year-on-year in FY2027 after witnessing a phase of near-term moderation in FY2026, according t... Read More


London marks New Year 2026 celebrations with dazzling fireworks display

London, Jan. 1 -- When the clock struck midnight, the London sky lit up with a dazzling fireworks display, drawing thousands of revellers to major tourist landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben, ... Read More


Domestic natural gas consumption to surge by 3-4% in FY27 by expansion of City Gas Distribution: ICRA

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The domestic natural gas consumption is expected to rebound and grow by 3-4 per cent year-on-year in FY2027 after witnessing a phase of near-term moderation in FY2026, according t... Read More


Indonesia raises volcano alert level in Aceh province

Jakarta, Jan. 1 -- Indonesia's Geological Agency under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on December 30 raised the alert level for Mount Burni Telong in Aceh province to the second-highest ... Read More


Raj: One-year-old girl burnt alive as car overturns, catches fire in Rajsamand

India, Jan. 1 -- A one-year-old girl was burnt alive after a speeding car turned turtle and caught fire in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district late Wednesday night. Her parents, elder sister and the driver... Read More


Deputy Minister welcomes first foreign tourists of 2026 in Batam

Batam, Jan. 1 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa on Thursday welcomed the first foreign tourists of 2026 at the Golden Coast Bengkong Ferry Terminal in Batam, Riau Islands. The welcoming cere... Read More


"It must not replace real doctors": NMC Chairperson on AI in medicine

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The National Medical Commision (NMC) Chairperson and President of NBEMS, Dr Abhijat Sheth shared his views on AI and its integration into medical science. In an exclusive intervi... Read More