About 40 killed and 115 injured in Switzerland bar explosion on New Year’s Eve

January 2, 2026 10:41 AM

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About 40 killed and 115 injured in Switzerland bar explosion on New Year’s Eve

In Switzerland, about 40 people were killed, and another 115 were injured after an explosion and fire ripped through the 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton on New Year’s Eve. Police said the seriously injured were taken to hospitals in Sion and other cities, while re...

Dry and cold weather continues in Jammu and Kashmir during Chillai Kalan period

January 2, 2026 10:29 AM

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Dry and cold weather continues in Jammu and Kashmir during Chillai Kalan period

In Jammu  & Kashmir, the weather pattern is dry and without much disturbance in terms of rain and snowfall, during the ongoing 40-day coldest period called "Chillai Kalan" that began on December 21 last year. A weak Western Disturbance affected the Union Territory two days ago, bringing light ra...

Repealing and Amending Act 2025 passed to simplify legal framework

January 2, 2026 8:30 AM

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Repealing and Amending Act 2025 passed to simplify legal framework

The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025, was passed in the recently concluded winter session of the Parliament. The Act aims to simplify the country’s legal framework by repealing obsolete and redundant laws and making targeted amendments to select existing statutes.   Under the Act, 71 obsolete A...

Hindu businessman attacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh

January 2, 2026 8:20 AM

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Hindu businessman attacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, a 50-year-old Hindu businessman was brutally attacked, stabbed and set on fire by miscreants in Damudya upazila of Shariatpur district on Wednesday night, police said. The victim, Khokon Chandra Das, who runs a medicine shop and mobile banking service at Keurbhanga Bazar, was returnin...

Dense fog disrupts train movement across several parts of the country

January 2, 2026 8:16 AM

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Dense fog disrupts train movement across several parts of the country

Dense fog has disrupted the movement of several trains in various parts of the country due to low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 31 trains are delayed by over two hours. Passengers are advised to check the latest status of the trains before arriving at the station to board them...