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Delhi govt gets final say on Metro names

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Delhi government will now exercise final authority over the naming of all Metro stations in the national capital, a move aimed at ensuring consistency, transparency and greate... Read More


CM reaffirms development push in NY message

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday extended New Year 2026 greetings to the people of the national capital, reaffirming her government's commitment to development, governance r... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: With 'Behind the Scenes', Funke Akindele proves she understands her audience too well

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Over the past four years, Funke Akindele has established herself as Nollywood's most bankable filmmaker, delivering a remarkable run of box office successes from 'Battle on Buka Str... Read More


Egyptian footballer lands in prison for forging academic docs

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- A 28-year-old Egyptian footballer, who has previously featured in the English Premier League, was on December 30, 2025, sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly forging his a... Read More


Excise duty hike on cigarettes to align tax with health impact

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A hike in excise duty on cigarettes from February 1 will ensure that such sin goods carry a tax burden proportionate to their severe public health impact, and also align with glob... Read More


'Oracle of Omaha' Warren Buffett retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- After nearly six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, American investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has stepped down as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), handing over... Read More


Faridabad oncologist warns 'lung cancer rising among women under 50', even in those who never smoked a cigarette

India, Jan. 1 -- Lung cancer is quietly rewriting its own rulebook. Once labelled an elderly male smoker's disease, it is now increasingly affecting women under 50, many of whom have never smoked a ci... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | India is a top-four economy: Now let's tackle the bigger challenges we face

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- As estimated, 2025 gave India fourth rank among economies, placing us in the world's top club, though with the US, EU and China still some multiples ahead in size. As expected, 2... Read More


Vasco to get new fish market as New Year gift on January 10

India, Jan. 1 -- There is good news for Vascokars as the new fish market will be inaugurated on January 10 as a New Year gift to the people of Mormugao. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane will inaugurate ... Read More


How to enjoy guilt-free eating in the New Year: Let food be food again

COMMENTARY, Jan. 1 -- The chef deftly flips and slices the steak upon the teppanyaki. The meat sizzles on the flat iron griddle, a spectacle for diners. For us. Yet I can't help but wonder: Is this a... Read More