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Zohran Mamdani sworn-in as New York City’s 112th Mayor

New York, Jan 1 (PTI): Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani on Thursday was sworn-in as New York City Mayor by Senator Bernie Sanders, just hours after he took the oath of office in a private ceremony held at the turn of the new year in an old su Read More

‘SAARC spirit alive’ as South Asia shares Bangladesh’s grief at Zia’s funeral: Yunus

Dhaka, Jan 1 (PTI): Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the “SAARC spirit is alive”, underlining that South Asian nations came together to share the country’s “grief and sorrow” at the funer Read More

Around 40 Dead After Fire Breaks Out At Swiss Ski Resort, Dozens Seriously Injured

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom At least around 40 people have died and more than 115 have been injured, many of them critically, following a devastating fire at a crowded venue in the Swiss ski resort of Read More

‘The Entire Ceiling Was On Fire’: Witness Recounts Panic As Crowd Fled Swiss Bar Blaze

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A fire tore through a New Year celebration at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana shortly after midnight, leaving dozens feared dead and around 100 people inju Read More

Unrest Erupts Across Iran As Anti-Khamenei Slogans Ring Out On Streets

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Widespread protests have been reported across Iran over the past few days, driven largely by economic distress and opposition to recent government decisions. Read More

‘Russia Deliberately Brings War Into New Year’: Zelensky Hits Out After Massive Drone Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday accused Russia of deliberately carrying the war into the New Year, saying Moscow launched more than 200 attack drones against Ukraine overnight, with energy infrastructure among the targets. Read More

Blast During New Year Party Shakes Swiss Bar, Around 100 Present: What We Know So Far

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom New Year celebrations at a bar in the Swiss Alps turned tragic early Thursday after a fire ripped through the venue, leaving at least 10 people dead and several others injur Read More

Another Hindu Man Lynched, Set On Fire In Bangladesh: Reports

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A Hindu man was seriously injured after being attacked and set on fire by a group of assailants in Bangladesh, according to local reports. Read More