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After a year of turmoil, Bangladesh faces 2026 with hope, hesitation, and unanswered questions

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The year 2025 drew the curtain on a tumultuous chapter in Bangladesh's history. With Khaleda Zia's passing, the old political duopoly dissolved, leaving space for new actors -- but u... 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


Sunteck Realty jumps as GST authority drops tax demand

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- In a regulatory filing, the company said the Office of Goods and Services Tax passed an order on 31 December 2025, accepting its submissions. The order nullified the entire tax deman... Read More


HP: CM Sukhu outlines vision for a 'Self-Reliant Himachal' on New Year

Shimla, Jan. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reaffirmed his commitment to building a 'Self-Reliant Himachal' on Thursday, as officials gathered at his residence on the occa... Read More


Deadly attacks, Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment, other defining events in South-east in 2025

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- From the worsening, deadly attacks in Nigeria's South-east to the life imprisonment of Nnamdi Kanu and his fellow pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, the year 2025 was characterised by... Read More


Ceinsys Tech rallies after securing Rs 12-cr order

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- According to an exchange filing, the contract involves acting as a system integrator for the supply, implementation and support of a digital project management platform, including 5D... Read More


Maruti Suzuki reports 22% YoY sales growth in December 2025

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- The sales of domestic passenger vehicles stood at 1,78,646 units (up 37.29% YoY), while sales of light commercial vehicles came in at 3,519 units (up 46.25% YoY) during the period un... Read More


E-cigarettes, emerging tobacco products fully banned in Bangladesh

, Jan. 1 -- cigarettes, vapes and other emerging tobacco products have been completely banned in Bangladesh as the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use Control (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into ef... Read More


Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh movie becomes first Hindi movie to score double digit for over 25 days

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Dhurandhar box office collection: Adding to the list of many historic milestones, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which has completed 27 days at the Indian box office, is now also the... Read More


Cuncolim project revival draws fresh opposition

MARGAO, Jan. 1 -- The revival of a proposed Housing Board colony at Charam Moddi In Panzorconi has triggered fresh opposition in Cuncolim, with villagers mobilising once again and pointing to unresolv... Read More