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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


DRDOconducts launch of two Pralay missiles in rapid succession from Odisha coast

NEW DESK, Jan. 1 -- India ON WEDNESDAY successfully conducted a salvo launch of two 'Pralay' missiles off Odisha coast in quick succession. The missile was launched as part of user evaluation trials. ... Read More


Cabinet approves road projects in Maharashtra & Odisha to boost integrated transport

India, Jan. 1 -- Last Updated on January 1, 2026 2:25 am by INDIAN AWAAZ Staff Reporter / New Delhi TheUnion Cabinet Wednesday approved two highway projects - the Six Lane Nashik - Solapur corridor ... Read More


IMD issues warning for very dense fog over North India

India, Jan. 1 -- The India Meteorological Department, IMD has issued orange alert for dense to very dense fog over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, East Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab and West Rajasthan. Th... Read More


Final Trade Dec 31: Markets End 2025 on a High: Sensex Jumps 545 Pts, Nifty Tops 26,100

BIZ DESK, Jan. 1 -- Indian equity markets wrapped up 2025 on a strong note, staging a broad-based rebound in the final trading session of the year. The BSE Sensex climbed 545.52 points, or 0.6%, to cl... Read More