Many feared dead in fire at a New Year Party in Ski resort in Switzerland

January 1, 2026 9:48 PM

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Many feared dead in fire at a New Year Party in Ski resort in Switzerland

In Switzerland, many people are feared dead and more than 100 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 rescue...

E-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies launched

January 1, 2026 9:41 PM

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E-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies launched

    Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers JP Nadda has inaugurated the e-Bill System that will enable the government to process the fertilizer subsidies amounting to approximately 2 lakh crore rupees. Addressing the event in New Delhi today, the Minister said this online system would play a s...

Duty-free access to all Indian exports in Australia as ECTA comes into effect

January 1, 2026 8:42 PM

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Duty-free access to all Indian exports in Australia as ECTA comes into effect

All Indian exports will receive duty-free access in the Australian market from today under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Under the agreement, 100 percent of Indian tariff lines will get duty-free access to the Australian market, benefiting key sectors such as g...

Gaan Ngai festival of Kabui community marks beginning of New Year

January 1, 2026 8:04 PM

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Gaan Ngai festival of Kabui community marks beginning of New Year

  In Manipur, the Gaan Ngai festival of Kabui community kicked off today and the festival is celebrated across the State. The five days festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is celebrated every year after harvesting. The festival is being celebrated across the State where the Kabui...

No change in domestic LPG prices: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

January 1, 2026 7:47 PM

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No change in domestic LPG prices: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

  The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there has been no change in domestic LPG prices for household consumers. The clarification came following reports in some sections of the media that the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 111 rupees. The Ministry sai...

KYV Discontinued for Cars on New FASTag issued after 1 February 2026

January 1, 2026 7:32 PM

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KYV Discontinued for Cars on New FASTag issued after 1 February 2026

  National Highways Authority of India today announced discontinuation of the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) cards for cars for all new FASTag issuances with effect from 1st of the next month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the step has been taken to enhance public convenience and elimina...

14 killed, 16 injured in accident in Pakistan

January 1, 2026 5:14 PM

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14 killed, 16 injured in accident in Pakistan

  In Pakistan, at least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Punjab province yesterday. Officials said that nine passengers died at the scene, while five others later succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. Authorities told the media th...