Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s youngest mayor in a century
New York : Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who rose to prominence on a campaign centred on tackling affordability in one of the most expensive cities in the United States, was sworn in early Thursday as New York City's 112th mayor.…
Pakistan: Karachi street crime remains high in 2025 despite police claims of decline
Karachi : Despite police claims of an overall decline in crime, street criminals continued to pose a serious threat to residents of Karachi in 2025, with more than 64,000 street crime cases recorded and over 70 people killed in such…
Desperate Pakistan attempts to amplify EAM’s Dhaka handshake, pitches for talks to prevent any…
Islamabad : The desperation in the Pakistan's top leadership once again came out on Wednesday after Pakistan attempted to amplify what was a courtesy handshake between EAM S Jaishankar and the Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Ayaz…
PM Modi extends warm New Year wishes, calls for harmony in 2026
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, wishing everyone an excellent 2026. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the year ahead would bring good health and…
Tourists, locals visit Jakhhu Hanuman Temple in Shimla to begin New Year 2026
Shimla : At the beginning of 2026, many tourists and residents visited the revered Jakhu Hanuman Temple, located atop the Jakhu Hills in Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, to offer prayers and seek blessings.
From early morning, devotees…
From Lal Chowk to Vaishno Devi: Jammu and Kashmir welcomes 2026 with zeal
Jammu : As India ushered in 2026, Jammu and Kashmir became a central hub of activity, blending festive celebration with spiritual devotion and seasonal beauty. In Srinagar, the heart of the city at Lal Chowk saw a surge in footfall, while…
CM Dhami extends New Year 2026 greetings to Uttarakhand residents
Dehradun : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to all residents of the state on the occasion of the Anglo New Year 2026. In his message shared on X, he emphasised the government's…
“Will not bow to malevolent forces,” says Mamata Banerjee as TMC marks Foundation Day
Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted party workers and supporters on the Foundation Day of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), reiterating the party's commitment to Ma-Mati-Manush and vowing to continue its…
DGCA issues show-cause notice to Air India pilot for accepting aircraft despite snags
New Delhi : Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to an Air India pilot amid safety concerns on flights AI-358 and AI-357, pertaining to aircraft dispatch, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) compliance, and…
Haryana’s new DGP Ajay Singhal receives Guard of Honour at Panchkula
Panchkula : Ajay Singhal, the newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana, received a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival at the state police headquarters in Panchkula.
The event marked the formal assumption of his…
Chhattisgarh: Mohan Bhagwat offers prayers at Shree Ram Mandir in Raipur on New Year 2026
Raipur : Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat offered prayers at the Shree Ram Mandir in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday. On Wednesday, on RSS' centenary celebrations, Bhagwat said that Hindu Sammelans are being organised…
Mission Sudarshan Chakra signals India’s push for self-reliant, future-ready defence
New Delhi : Mission Sudarshan Chakra, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2025, marks a decisive step in India's journey towards strategic autonomy and self-reliance in defence, the Ministry of Defence said, underlining the…
Devotees across India begin New Year 2026 with prayers, holy dips and temple visits
New Delhi : As the clock struck midnight, ushering in New Year 2026, devotees across India chose faith and prayer to mark the beginning of the year, with temples, shrines and holy rivers witnessing massive footfalls on Wednesday.
In Jammu…
Govt provides New Year gift to those awaiting appointment on compassionate grounds: CM
Shimla- The State Government provided jobs to as many as 202 individuals awaiting appointments on compassionate ground. As many as 127 class III and class IV were appointed in Education department as JOA (IT) and multi-task workers.…
Ensure timely cleaning of all drains before the monsoon – CM
Chandigarh-Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has issued strict instructions to officials to proactively address potential waterlogging and flooding across the state ahead of the monsoon season. He said that all drains must be cleaned…
Roads Across the State Are Being Made Pothole-Free: CM Saini
Chandigarh- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that messages should be sent to all registered driving licence holders and vehicle owners to download the ‘Mhari Sadak’ app so that maximum citizens can use the app and contribute…
Photo cinema officer Arvinder Singh retires after 32 years of service in PR dept.
Chandigarh- Information and Public Relations Department Punjab on Wednesday bids farewell to Photo Cinema Officer Arvinder Singh who retired after an illustrious career spanning more than three decades. Arvinder Singh’s journey with the…
Punjab Govt Conducts Mock Legislative Assembly Session for School Students in Sri Anandpur Sahib
Chandigarh- To mark the occasion of Constitution Day, the Punjab Government organized a special mock Vidhan Sabha session for students from Punjab’s government schools in the specially established premises of Vidhan Sabha at Sri Anandpur…
Speaker extends New Year 2026 greetings to people of Punjab
Chandigarh-Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Punjab on the occasion of New Year 2026.He wished that Almighty may fulfill all the dreams of Punjabis in this New Year 2026. He…
Speaker welcomed SC decision regarding reconsideration of definition of Aravalli Hills
Chandigarh-The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the recommendations of the Mining Regulation Committee till further orders has been welcomed by Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan. Speaker Sandhwan said earlier the Supreme…