- World
Pro-Israel tweet on Zohran Mamdani’s X account sparks confusion
After Zohran Mamdani took his oath as the Mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026, his X (formerly Twitter) account was retitled to his name from the previous Mayor, Eric Adams.…
- World
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani writes to Umar Khalid
Jailed activist Umar Khalid received a handwritten letter from newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the words, “We are all thinking of you.” The letter was shared by Umar Khalid’s…
- India
Bangladesh ke to nahi ho?: Ghaziabad police question family
The Ghaziabad police found itself in hot water during a citizenship verification drive in a slum area after one of its officers apathetically asked a family if they hailed from Bangladesh. A…
- World
Another Bangladeshi Hindu set on fire, 4th attack in two weeks
A 50-year-old Hindu man was allegedly set on fire on December 31 in Shariatpur district in Bangladesh, the fourth attack on minorities in two weeks in the neighbouring country. Khokon Chandra, a…
- Middle East
Egyptian footballer lands in prison for forging academic docs
A 28-year-old Egyptian footballer, who has previously featured in the English Premier League, was on December 30, 2025, sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly forging his academic documents. The footballer,…
- World
‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
After nearly six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, American investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has stepped down as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), handing over charge to his successor and…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Zoo clocks over 25K visitors on New Year day
Hyderabad: As many as 25,900 visitors spent their 2026 New Year’s Day in the Nehru Zoological Park (Hyderabad Zoo). The zoo authorities have installed a quick online booking system, wherein tickets can be…
- Hyderabad
Four DJs among five caught in New Year drug sweep in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police arrested five people, including four DJs working at popular pubs, after they tested positive for cannabis during surprise checks conducted across the city on New Year‘s Eve on Wednesday,…
- Hyderabad
1,198 booked for drinking and driving in Hyderabad on New Year
Hyderabad: The police Hyderabad police booked 1,198 people for driving under the influence of alcohol in Hyderabad from December 31 to January 1, 2026, when revellers were out to celebrate the New Year.…
- India
Amazon allows remote work with strict rules for H-1B holders stuck in India
Amid the setbacks from the H-1B visa appointment delays, Amazon is now allowing its employees stranded in India to work remotely until March 2. Generally, Amazon allows 20 days of remote work…
- Business
Commerical LPG cylinder rates hiked by Rs 111 from Jan 1
New Delhi: Starting from January 1, the price of commercial LPG has risen by Rs 111 per cylinder across all major cities, making it the highest hike since June last year. With…
- India
Worry about Bengal, says Amit Shah to scribe on his retirement
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, December 31, thwarted a question on retirement and asked the media to focus on the West Bengal Assembly election instead. During a press conference in…
- Telangana
TOMCOM invites applications for overseas nursing jobs
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) on Thursday invites overseas employment opportunities in the field of nursing and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates from the age group 22 to…
- Offbeat
CSMT pulls off Mumbai’s iconic New Year’s tradition
Mumbai: As the clock struck twelve at Mumbai’s historic railway terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), the trains conducted their annual traditions of blaring horns in a synchronised moment to welcome the…
- Hyderabad
605 held for drunk driving in Malkajgiri
Hyderabad: As many as 605 people were arrested for drunk driving in Malkajgiri Commissionerate on Wednesday, December 31 during New Year’s Eve. Among those caught, 230 had a Blood Alcohol Concentration of…
