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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated people on the foundation day of the Trinamool Congress. Addressing supporters, she said the party will continue to work for the welfare of the people and will not bow down to forces she described as harmful to democratic values.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket, stating that the current Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be his last appearance. Alongside the announcement, Khawaja alleged that he faced racial comments and double standards during his career,
India’s first bullet train will begin operations on August 15, 2027, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced while sharing updates on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. The minister said the corridor will be commissioned in phases, starting with the Surat-Bilimora section, followed by Vapi-Surat, Vapi-Ahmedabad and Thane-Ahmedabad stretches.
Sara Tendulkar faced online trolling after a video from Goa showed her holding a bottle that some social media users wrongly assumed to be alcohol. The clip, which surfaced while she was spending time with friends, quickly sparked commentary and drew references to her father,
A Hindu man was attacked in Bangladesh in a violent incident that has intensified concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country. According to reports, the victim was stabbed and later set on fire, and is currently receiving medical treatment.
An explosion at a bar in Switzerland’s Crans-Montana ski resort has left 40 to 50 people feared dead, according to preliminary assessments by local authorities. Swiss police said more than 100 people were present inside the establishment at the time of the blast.
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni welcomed the New Year in Thailand along with his daughter Ziva, as a photograph from the trip surfaced online. The image quickly gained attention, as Ziva has largely stayed away from social media in recent years.
Protests against rising inflation continued across Iran for the fourth consecutive day, with demonstrations reported in several cities. Protesters have raised concerns over soaring prices, declining purchasing power and broader economic challenges affecting daily life.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will win the war in Ukraine, delivering the message in a New Year address to frontline military commanders. Speaking directly to soldiers deployed in combat zones, Putin described them as heroes and emphasised national confidence in achieving military objectives.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli shared a social media post featuring his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, as he marked New Year’s Eve. The photograph was posted on Kohli’s official account and quickly drew attention from fans and followers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that the unification of Taiwan with China is inevitable and cannot be stopped, delivering the message in his New Year address. Xi described reunification as a demand of the times, reiterating Beijing’s long-held position on Taiwan.
Saifullah Kasuri, deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba and a key accused in the Pahalgam terror attack, has issued a fresh threat against India, vowing to continue militant activities in Kashmir.
