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India has right to defend itself from terrorism, says Jaishankar at IIT Madras

CHENNAI, Jan. 2 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar today stressed that New Delhi has the right to defend itself against terrorism from hostile neighbours. He said persistent cross-border te... Read More


India's first bullet train to start operations on August 15, 2027: Vaishnaw

India, Jan. 1 -- Last Updated on January 1, 2026 7:40 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ R. Suryamurthy India's first bullet train will begin operations on August 15, 2027, with services rolled out in phases along ... Read More


IMD forecasts very dense fog over north India for next four days

WEB DESK, Jan. 1 -- Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense to very dense fog conditions over Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi till 05th of this month. Dense fog condit... Read More


Pakistan: 14 killed, 16 injured in road accident

WEB DESK, Jan. 1 -- At least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Punjab province yesterday. Officials said that nine passengers died at th... Read More


Bulgaria adopts Euro as its official currency

WEB DESK, Jan. 1 -- Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the euro as its official currency on New Year's Day, becoming the 21st member of the euro area. To ensure a smooth transition, the Bulgaria... Read More


Several killed, many injured in massive fire in Switzerland

WEB DESK, Jan. 1 -- Several people were killed and many others injured in a massive fire at a bar in Switzerland's Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations. According to S... Read More


Life-threatening bushfire in Australia prompts evacuation order

WEB DESK, Jan. 1 -- The Australian authorities have issued an emergency warning in view of life-threatening bushfire near the Perth Airport. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has s... Read More


Iran appoints new central bank governor amid protests over plunging rial

WEB DESK, Jan. 1 -- Iran has appointed a new central bank governor following the resignation of the incumbent amid mass protests triggered by a sharp fall in the national currency. The official IRNA ... Read More


Communal Riot Declines in 2025, But Mob Lynchings, Hate Crimes Continue in India: Report

India, Jan. 1 -- Last Updated on January 1, 2026 11:39 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Staff Reporter The number of communal riots in India declined sharply in 2025, falling by more than half compared to the pre... Read More


ITC and Godfrey Phillips Shares slump up to 10% as govt imposes excise duty on cigarettes

India, Jan. 1 -- Last Updated on January 1, 2026 12:19 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Biz Desk Shares of cigarette companies ITC and Godfrey Phillips slumped up to 10% on Thursday's trade (January 1), after the... Read More