January 2026 – Page 110

J&K Police summon cricketer, organiser over Palestine flag at local tournament

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have summoned a local cricketer and the organiser of a private cricket tournament for questioning after a Palestine flag was seen displayed during a match held in Jammu, officials said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a cricketer was spotted wearing a helmet […]

‘Worst tragedy’: Swiss president on fire that killed 40 in bar fire; flags to fly at half-mast for 5 days

Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin (AP) Swiss President Guy Parmelin described the deadly fire at the bar in Crans-Montana that killed 40 and injured 115 as “one of the worst tragedies” the country has known.A fire broke out shortly after midnight on Thursday during New Year celebrations at Le Constellation, a bar popular with international […]

Nicholas Lee to join as India women’s strength and conditioning coach post-WPL 2026

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women’s cricket team after the conclusion of the Women’s Premier League. The five-team Women’s Premier League is scheduled to be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. “Lee will take over as the new […]

‘Missing Diwalis to keep this golden cage job’: H-1B Redditor shares what waiting 12 years for Green Card looks like

An India Redditor shared the struggle of waiting for a Green Card in the US while remaining on the H-1B temporary visa. The Redditor said he was approved for a Green Card over a decade ago but the priority date is still frozen in ice. “My daughter asked about summer vacation today. I didn’t have […]

$400 million jet to samurai helmet: All the gifts Trump received in 2025

Being the President of the United States of America comes with numerous perks. One of them is being gifted the most extravagant and peculiar pieces by the who’s and who’s of the globe, despite heading the biggest economy in the world yourself. In 2025, Donald Trump the President of the United States of America, received […]

Iran unrest: Three killed as protests spread; economic pressure fuels chants against theocracy

At least three people have died in the first reported fatalities after protests driven by Iran’s worsening economic conditions spread Thursday into rural provinces, said authorities.The unrest marks the largest wave of protests in Iran since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered nationwide demonstrations. However, the current protests have […]

Viral post claims Indian-origin Chan Patel’s State Bank of Texas only serves Indians; social media asks ‘where is the fraud?’

A social media post claiming that the State Bank of Texas only helps Indians as its leadership team is full of Indias went viral at a time when India-hate has become mainstream for US social media users. “The State Bank of Texas, run entirely by an all-Indian leadership team, funnels SBA loans almost exclusively to […]

Rakhi Rathore Appointed Rajasthan BJP Women’s Front Chief

Udaipur Kiran, 01 January 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed former councillor and current state spokesperson Rakhi Rathore as the state president of the party’s women’s front. This decision was taken by Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore. The position had been vacant since the previous state president, Raksha Bhandari, was made the district […]

Spiritual Fervour Marks New Year Celebrations at Udaipur as Thousands Gather for Grand Religious Event | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, January 1 (Udaipur Kiran): A wave of devotion and spiritual fervour swept through Udaipur as thousands of devotees gathered to welcome the New Year at a grand religious congregation held at Meera Nagar. The occasion witnessed an overwhelming turnout at the Mahalakshmi Koti Kumkumarchan Yagya Mahotsav, held under the divine guidance of Jagadguru Pujya […]

College Football Bowl Games, today, January 1: Full schedule, times, TV channels and previews

New Year’s Day 2026 is set to bring an exciting tripleheader of college football playoff quarterfinals, continuing the action from the expanded 12-team format. These iconic bowls, the Orange, Rose, and Sugar, feature top-seeded teams with byes facing tough challengers who advanced through the first round. Winners will advance to the semifinals on January 8-9, […]