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Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor at 34. Promising “expansive” governance, he aims to lower living costs with free childcare, rent freezes, and city-run grocery pilots. Inauguration speakers, including Bernie Sanders and AOC, praised his working-class focus amid ongoing city challenges.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said 300 houses for Wayanad landslide victims will be handed over in February as the first phase of a 410-house township at Elston Estate. The project includes essential facilities, solar power, underground electricity, quality-controlled construction, and follows the “Build Back Better” principle for safer, dignified living.
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets worth around ₹192 crore, including bank balances, FDRs and mutual funds, held by ZO Games Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Winzo Pvt Ltd, during searches linked to a money laundering probe. The ED’s Bengaluru zonal office conducted the operation on December 30, 2025 under Section 17 […]
Tension flared in Karnataka’s Ballari after a man died in clashes over banner installation ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling. Supporters of KRPP MLA Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Bharath Reddy clashed, stones were hurled and gunshots heard. Police imposed restrictions and dispersed crowds near Reddy’s house after violent political confrontation.
Iranian authorities have arrested 30 suspects in Tehran for alleged public order offences, Tasnim news agency reported. The arrests come after days of protests over high prices, some turning deadly. Officials said security and intelligence services carried out a coordinated operation in the Malard district of western Tehran late Wednesday night there.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will start operations in phases from Aug 15, 2027, starting with Surat-Bilimora and ending with the full corridor. The 508-km high-speed rail will run at 320 kmph. Full operations are expected to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to about 2 hr 17 min.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announced a committee will soon be formed to identify families of Kharswan tribal martyrs and those associated with them to grant due recognition, similar to Gua police firing martyrs. He paid floral tribute to those killed in 1948 while opposing the Seraikela-Kharswan merger and demanding a separate Jharkhand.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wished the nation a Happy New Year while urging a collective effort to safeguard the right to work, vote, and live with dignity. Posting on X, he stressed protecting the Constitution. Kharge also highlighted preserving democratic principles as essential for the country’s future.
Bulgaria officially replaced the lev with the euro, becoming the EU’s 21st member to join the currency bloc at the stroke of midnight. This historic step comes almost two decades after the country joined the European Union. The central bank displayed giant euro coins, while public response ranged from enthusiasm to apprehension.
The anti-corruption body Lokpal has called off its tender to buy seven BMW 3 Series cars worth around Rs 5 crore after widespread criticism from opposition parties and civil society. Officials confirmed the cancellation followed a full bench resolution. The tender had included mandatory driver training and delivery guidelines.
A strong blast near the Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh caused widespread panic, breaking windows and shaking structures within hundreds of meters. Officials confirmed no injuries. Police cordoned off the area, while forensic experts reached the scene to collect samples and determine the cause of the explosion.
Three Ukrainian drones hit a cafe and hotel in the Kherson region during New Year celebrations, killing at least twenty-four people and injuring over fifty. The strike targeted Khorly on the Black Sea coast, where civilians had gathered for festivities. Governor Volodymyr Saldo said numbers may change as checks continue.
Australia’s government said it was disappointed after China imposed new beef import tariffs, prompting industry warnings the move could harm trade worth over one billion Australian dollars. Beijing announced additional fifty-five percent duties on beef shipments exceeding quotas. The measures will affect exporters from Australia and others.
Early this morning, a Pakistani drone entered Indian airspace over the Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir, creating a security alert. Army officials said that the drone dropped IEDs and drugs and hovered in the area for five minutes. Security forces immediately launched intensified search operations to secure the region and assess potential threats.
Several people were killed and many critically injured after an early-morning explosion and fire at a bar in the Switzerland’s ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations. Police said the blast struck the popular Le Constellation bar around 1.30 AM. Rescue operations are underway and investigations continue into the cause of the incident.