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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New Year’s Eve joy lights up world welcoming 2026 As 2026 begins, cities worldwide celebrate with fireworks, music, and shared moments of hope across time zones. As the clock ticks forward and calendars turn, New Year’s Eve celebrations are unfolding across the globe, marking humanity’s shared passage into 2026 — one time zone at a
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor Mamdani becomes city’s first Muslim mayor, youngest leader in generations, marking a historic moment for New York City. Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office as mayor of New York City just after midnight on Thursday, stepping into history with a quiet yet powerful ceremony beneath Manhattan’s
Bollywood 2025: 54 films, few successes, mixed outcomes Bollywood 2025 saw 54 films release, but only a few achieved real success. In 2025, Bollywood released 54 films, earning 4,620 crore, yet only 13 emerged as clear successes. Bollywood in 2025 experienced dramatic highs and lows, with films like Dhurandhar, Chhaava, and Sikandar making waves. Here’s
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Supreme Court urged to classify Tripura death as hate crime Following the tragic death of a 24-year-old student in Dehradun, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking urgent measures to address racial discrimination and The student, who had been targeted due to his north-eastern appearance, lost his life after
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Jaishankar to pay last respects at Khaleda Zia funeral Jaishankar to Pay Last Respects at Khaleda Zia’s Funeral in Dhaka In a gesture laden with emotion and quiet diplomacy, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia—an iconic figure
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Saudi reveals Yemen strike details as UAE exits Move follows Riyadh accusing Abu Dhabi of backing Yemeni separatists and bombing an alleged Emirati weapons shipment at Mukalla port. Saudi Arabia has released detailed information about a coalition airstrike on Yemen’s southern port city of Mukalla, a move that has exposed serious rifts within the Gulf-led
China claims mediator role as India, Pakistan tensions simmer China’s Mediator Claim Rekindles Debate in New Delhi as India–Pakistan Fault Lines Resurface China’s self-declared role as a “mediator” between India and Pakistan during the brief but tense May 7–10 conflict—codenamed Operation Sindoor—has stirred fresh controversy in New Delhi. At the heart of the dispute lies
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Khaleda Zia, steady presence amid India’s shifting neighbourhood From president’s wife to SAARC host, Khaleda Zia built enduring, respectful ties with Indian leaders over decades. Apart from deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Khaleda Zia remains the only leader from Bangladesh whose political and institutional engagement with India stretched from the turbulent 1970s well into the
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