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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


BJP nominee Pooja More quits civic poll race after backlash, social media trolling

Pune, Jan. 1 -- Ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew its candidate from Ward No. 2 after facing strong internal opposition, following which nominee Pooj... Read More


Levon Aronian criticises arbiter after Magnus Carlsen's table slam vs Arjun Erigaisi: 'Normalising tantrums'

India, Jan. 1 -- Magnus Carlsen ended 2025 on a dominating note, clinching the World Rapid and Blitz titles in Doha. The World No. 1 was at his best, once again justifying why he is considered the GOA... 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


Guwahati Airport witnesses highest-ever passenger traffic with 7.01 million passengers in CY2025

Guwahati, Jan. 1 -- Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of th... Read More


Weapon systems developed by DRDO played decisive role in Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the weapon systems developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role during Operation... Read More


Ram Gopal Varma takes a dig at Yash's Toxic ahead of 2026 clash, praises Dhurandhar 2

India, Jan. 1 -- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been singing praises of Dhurandhar ever since he caught the film, frequently lauding its impact and execution. Now, ahead of the much-anticipated 2026 bo... Read More


ED freezes Rs 192 crore assets possessed by ZO Games in money laundering case

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen worth around Rs 192 crores in the form of bank balances, Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs), and mutual funds possessed by ZO Games Pvt Ltd,... Read More


Several dozen believed dead in Swiss bar explosion, 'not a terrorist attack': What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving several dozens dead. While dozens of people are presumed dead, around ... Read More


Swiss bar explosion during New Year celebrations, 100 were inside: What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving many dead. The blaze left at least 10 people dead, Sky News reported, ... Read More