January 1, 2026 12:26 PM

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Life-threatening bushfire in Australia prompts evacuation order

The Australian authorities have issued an emergency warning in view of life-threatening bushfire near the Perth Airport. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has said that the bushfire moving towards the northern direction posed a threat to lives and homes and that residents need to ...

January 1, 2026 12:14 PM

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PLI Scheme Achieves Major Milestones with Rs 35,657 Cr Investment so far

Centre has said that the Production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles has attracted cumulative investments of 35 thousand 657 crore rupees so far. The PLI scheme for Automobile has been introduced to enhance the country’s manufacturing capabilities in Advanced Automotive Technology produ...

January 1, 2026 10:50 AM

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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation launches new logo & mascot

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation today unveiled its new logo and mascot.   The ministry said the launch marks a significant milestone in the ministry's efforts to modernise its institutional identity, enhance public outreach, and reinforce the role of official statistics in na...

January 1, 2026 10:39 AM

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SG Pipers beat JSW Surma Hockey Club 1-0 in the Women’s Hero Hockey India League

SG Pipers put in a composed and disciplined performance to edge past JSW Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in a tightly contested Women’s Hero Hockey India League encounter in Ranchi yesterday, with the Pipers' Captain Navneet Kaur’s early strike proving decisive as the table-toppers registered their second co...

January 1, 2026 9:13 AM

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Iran appoints new central bank governor amid protests over plunging rial

Iran has appointed a new central bank governor following the resignation of the incumbent amid mass protests triggered by a sharp fall in the national currency. The official IRNA news agency reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet on Wednesday appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati as Governor of...

January 1, 2026 10:16 AM

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UAE welcomes 2026 with large-scale New Year fireworks

The United Arab Emirates rang in the New Year with large-scale fireworks and drone displays that drew heavy crowds to waterfronts and city centres, with Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah hosting the most prominent celebrations.    The displays were staged across multiple public venues, with families and visi...

January 1, 2026 8:56 AM

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Jordan praises Saudi Arabia & UAE for role in supporting Yemen’s stability

Jordan has said it is closely monitoring developments in Yemen and reaffirmed its support for all efforts aimed at de-escalation, safeguarding the country’s security and stability, respecting its sovereignty and meeting the aspirations of the Yemeni people. In a statement issued by the Ministry of F...