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Birch-Goa fire: Govt dismisses Arpora Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary; cites negligence in granting approvals, licenses

Panaji, Jan. 1 -- The Goa government has dismissed Arpora Village Panchayat Sarpanch, Roshan Redkar, and Panchayat Secretary of Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat, Raghuvir Bagkar, from service, finding "... Read More


Trump's Paris-style Triumphal Arch in DC: How much will it cost and who will pay? First details

India, Jan. 1 -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the construction of his Triumphal Arch in DC, a monument like Paris' Arc de Triomphe, will begin soon. This comes months after the 7... Read More


Bengaluru mall's pink parking spot for pregnant women wins praise online: 'Hats off'

India, Jan. 1 -- A Bengaluru shopping mall has drawn widespread attention after a video highlighted a dedicated parking space reserved exclusively for pregnant women. The initiative has been praised o... Read More


"Hindus being killed under Yunus govt": VHP urges UN intervention in Bangladesh; cites human rights body report

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Thursday said Hindu minorities are being framed in false cases and being killed in Bangladesh under the interim government... Read More


Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan gets married to Samantha Leonard, offers first glimpse

Los Angeles, Jan. 1 -- Zach Bryan is officially married. Shortly after a video of the country star's video with Samantha Leonard stepping into a 'Just Married' car went viral, Bryan confirmed the news... 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


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