A catastrophic fire tore through a packed bar in Switzerland’s luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations, killing about 40 people and leaving more than a hundred injured, many of them fighting for their lives. Authorities have described the tragedy as one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in…
Month: January 2026
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Trump Warns Iran as Deadly Protests Escalate Nationwide
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Friday as nationwide protests over economic collapse intensified, leaving several people dead and hundreds injured. Declaring that the United States was “locked and loaded,” Trump warned Tehran against using lethal force on peaceful demonstrators, saying Washington would not remain…
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PM Modi to Inaugurate Piprahwa Buddha Relics Exposition on Jan 3
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha on January 3, 2026, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in the national capital. The exposition, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, is expected to…
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PM Modi Hails Suresh Kumar’s Epic Cycling Journey
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Shri S. Suresh Kumar Ji for successfully completing a remarkable cycling journey from Bengaluru to Kanniyakumari, describing the achievement as inspiring and deeply motivating for society. The Prime Minister said the long-distance cycling feat stands out not only for its physical…
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Air India Pilot Grounded in Canada Over Alcohol Test
Air India faced a last-minute flight disruption after one of its pilots was offloaded before departure following two failed breathalyzer tests at Vancouver International Airport. The incident, reported on December 23, 2025, affected Flight AI186 en route to Delhi via Vienna. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) flagged the pilot…
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BSNL Ushers in 2026 with Free Voice over WiFi Across India
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s premier state-owned telecommunications service provider, has ushered in the New Year with a major digital connectivity boost by launching Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services across all telecom circles in the country. The nationwide rollout, announced on January 1, 2026, marks a significant milestone in…
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MCA Replaces Annual Director KYC With Once-in-Three-Year Filing
In a major compliance reform aimed at easing regulatory burden, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has replaced the annual Know Your Customer (KYC) filing requirement for company directors with a simplified KYC intimation once every three years. The move, notified on December 31, 2025, is expected to significantly reduce…
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DRDO Marks 68th Foundation Day, ₹1.30 Lakh Crore Defence Boost
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th Foundation Day on January 1, 2026, with a historic milestone that significantly strengthens India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. During the celebrations, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat announced that Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore has been…
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Machine-Based Levy on Gutkha & Chewing Tobacco FAQs
The Union government has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the new machine-based levy system for chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and gutkha. Issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the clarifications aim to help manufacturers understand the capacity-based excise duty…
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Air Marshal S Shrinivas Takes Charge of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas formally took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. The appointment places a highly experienced fighter pilot, instructor and administrator at the helm of the command responsible for shaping the future manpower of…