In India, fast deliveries thrill customers but exhaust drivers New Delhi and Mumbai — On New Year’s Eve, when much of urban India was stocking up for late-night celebrations with a few taps on a smartphone, tens of thousands of the workers powering those instant deliveries were off the roads. App-based delivery riders across major […]
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Relief in Manipur as 27 bombs safely defused During the operation, country-made bombs were discovered near Monglham village on Thursday and safely neutralised, bringing relief to local residents. Imphal woke up to a rare sense of relief on Friday after security forces safely recovered and neutralised 27 country-made bombs in Manipur’s Imphal East district, averting
Iran on edge as protests turn deadly over hardship The country is facing its biggest protests in three years as soaring inflation fuels anger, with violence spreading and deaths reported across multiple regions amid deepening economic distress. Iran entered the New Year gripped by fear and fury as near-week-long protests against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali
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The water divide: India’s daily struggle for clean water The quality of piped water must be tested at the point of delivery to protect public health and build trust. An often-cited indicator of a society’s public health is the condition of its poorest and most vulnerable citizens. Access to healthcare, education, infrastructure, clean air and,
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We will not wait: Mamdani starts housing push Breaking tradition, New York’s new mayor was welcomed by massive crowds and a public party during the inaugural ceremony. New York, United States – Sprawling crowds, a seven-block-long street celebration and chants of “tax the rich” echoed through the world’s wealthiest city as Zohran Mamdani marked his
New Year’s Eve movies to enjoy before midnight countdown There’s something magical about welcoming the New Year from the comfort of your own home, and what better way to do it than with a stack of your favorite movies, a cozy blanket, and perhaps a glass of champagne in hand? New Year’s Eve is not
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New Year celebrations light up India under tight security Despite the cold, Connaught Place and Vasant Vihar filled with revellers eager to celebrate the New Year together. India ushered in 2026 with festive cheer, grand celebrations, and crowds filling streets and landmarks across the country, even as state governments ensured tight security to keep the
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Delhi fog cancels 150 flights, delays dampen New Year travel As dense fog disrupts Delhi flights, airlines urge passengers to check updates and plan travel with patience. Dense fog shrouded Delhi on the final day of 2025, throwing New Year travel plans into disarray as flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely
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Gig workers warn small mistakes risk lives, strike tonight As the new year begins, spare a thought for gig workers risking lives, racing against time to deliver last-minute orders. As Indians prepare to ring in the New Year on December 31, stocking up on snacks, drinks, and party essentials at the last minute, a quiet
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India imposes new cigarette excise duty from February 1 India has moved to tighten its grip on cigarette taxation, announcing a new excise duty that will come into effect from February 1, a decision likely to be felt by smokers, manufacturers, and the broader tobacco market alike. According to an order issued late Wednesday by
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