January 2, 2026 – Page 5

‘Bloodthirsty mob’: Family recounts horror after 3rd Hindu man set on fire in Bangladesh; seeks justice

The family of Khokon Chandra Das has described the brutal attack on him as shocking and senseless, saying they cannot understand why he was targeted. Das, a businessman from Shariatpur district in Bangladesh, is currently undergoing treatment in Dhaka after suffering around 30 per cent burn injuries. Another Hindu Targeted In Bangladesh, Wife Alleges Trader […]

Ashes: England to maintain pressure on Australia following Melbourne victory: Zak Crawley

England batter Zak Crawley has said that his side will continue to take on the Australian bowlers in the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025–26 series. England head into the final Test of the series having finally ended their long-standing victory drought in Australia. The Three Lions registered a win on Australian soil […]

QatarEnergy announces lower fuel prices for January 2026 | World News

QatarEnergy cuts January 2026 fuel: Premium QR1.95, Super QR2, Diesel QR2/Representative Image QatarEnergy has reduced fuel prices for the start of the new year, making petrol and diesel more affordable for consumers in January 2026. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, QatarEnergy officially announced the new fuel prices for January 2026. Premium-grade petrol will now cost […]

UAE Bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication | World News

UAE’s big banking change for online card transactions / AI Generated Image If you’ve lived in the UAE for a while, the “ping” of an incoming SMS with a six-digit code has been the soundtrack to your online shopping. But that sound is about to become a relic of the past. Starting January 6, 2026, […]

‘You want to go back to the jungle?’: Elon Musk’s father Errol claims US will be ‘doomed’ if whites become minority | World News

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, has triggered widespread controversy after remarks he made in a CNN interview on demographic change in the United States, warning that a decline in the white population would have severe consequences for the country’s future.Speaking to CNN correspondent Donie O’Sullivan for a documentary segment examining conspiracy theories around “white […]

‘Like giving access to ISIS propaganda’: South Korea lifts ban on North’s state newspaper; public divided over exposure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (IANS) South Koreans can now read North Korea’s main state newspaper without prior government approval, marking a symbolic shift in Seoul’s long-standing restrictions on Pyongyang’s propaganda.For decades, access to the Rodong Sinmun was banned on security grounds. South Korea and the nuclear-armed North remain technically at war, and Seoul […]

Dhurandhar declared tax-free in Ladakh amid successful box-office run : Bollywood News

Continuing its brilliant run since early December, Dhurandhar has emerged as a record-breaking box office performer and now the Union Territory of Ladakh has declared the Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar tax-free amid the film’s historic box office performance and widespread audience response in India and overseas. Dhurandhar declared tax-free in Ladakh amid successful box-office run The […]

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 29 Vs ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ day 9 (LIVE): Ranveer Singh starrer marches toward Rs 750 crore mark in 2026, while Kartik Aaryan starrer crawls towards Rs 32 crore |

The curtains have been drawn on 2025, but the growth of ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to make headlines. Starring Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun, and others, the spy thriller continues to shine at the box office; roaring louder with every day. After 28 days of theatrical release, the movie crossed the Rs 735 crore mark and […]

‘New York vich munda renda’: Zohran Mamdani grooves to Punjabi beats at mayoral oath ceremony – Watch | World News

Source: Instagram/@babbulicious Zohran Mamdani‘s historic mayoral oath ceremony inside a New York subway station drew widespread attention and sparked social media buzz after videos showing him grooving to a Punjabi track went viral.The ceremony concluded with a performance by Toronto-based Punjabi artist Babbulicious, who sang his popular track “Gaddi Red Challenger.” Mamdani was seen singing […]

Shiv Sena (UBT) warns Shah Rukh Khan over signing a Bangladeshi cricketer in his IPL team KKR : Bollywood News

A political storm is brewing around Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after the franchise signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The controversial decision has drawn sharp criticism not only from political leaders but also from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) […]