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US Intel Contradicts Russian Claim, Says Ukraine Didn’t Target Putin’s Residence: Reports

US intelligence, including the CIA, has suggested that Ukraine may not have targeted any of Putin’s residences in the recent alleged drone attack in northern Russia, reports said. Read More

New Year Freeze: Biting Cold Grips North India; Heavy Snow Blankets Kashmir, Delhi Braces For Rain

Delhi on Wednesday recorded its coldest December day in six years, ending 2025 on a chilling note as the maximum temperature plunged to 14.2 degrees Celsius. Read More

‘Democracy Denied’: Sheikh Hasina’s Son Calls Bangladesh’s Feb Polls ‘Calculated Political Strike’

Sheikh Hasina’s son accused the Yunus-led interim government of excluding millions of voters by banning the Awami League ahead of the February elections. Read More

China Begins 2026 With 13% Tax On Condoms And Birth Control: What’s Behind The Move?

The measure kicks in on 1 January as China overhauls its VAT structure. It brings an end to the more-than-three-decade exemption on condoms, pills and IUDs. Read More

January 1: Different Names Of New Year In Asian Countries, Including Pakistan, Bangladesh & Nepal

The idea of “New Year” looks very different across Asia where multiple calendars (solar, lunar and religious) shape how and when the occasion is marked. Read More

‘Ex-Gratia, Free Treatment’: Vijayvargiya Assures Aid After Indore Water Contamination Kills 13

MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has overseen relief efforts, ensured free treatment, and ordered a probe into official lapses after deaths due to contaminated water in Indore. Read More

Light Showers Drench Mumbai On New Year 2026; Temperature Drops, AQI Improves

Mumbai welcomed New Year 2026 with rain, cooling temperatures to 21°C. IMD forecasts light showers and partly cloudy skies, while AQI stands at 122, offering relief from pollution. Read More

Khaleda Zia’s Son Thanks Bangladeshis For Peaceful Conduct During Mother’s State Funeral

The BNP leader thanked citizens, security forces and interim government officials for ensuring a peaceful farewell for his mother. Read More