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‘Russia brings war to New Year’: Zelenskyy claims Moscow fired 200 drones; targeted energy infrastructure

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy (File photo) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday alleged that Russia was carrying the near four-year war “into the New Year” with more than 200 drones fired at Ukraine, mainly targeting energy infrastructure.“Russia deliberately brings war into the New Year -– launching more than two hundred attack drones against Ukraine overnight,” Zelenskyy […]

12,000-pound sparkle: 2026 celebrations light up New York’s Times Square with Constellation Ball – watch

New York Times Square (AP image) New York rang in 2026 with tradition, spectacle and a brand-new symbol of hope as the iconic Times Square ball drop lit up the city and screens around the world on New Year’s Eve.For the first time, celebrations featured the Constellation Ball, the largest New Year’s Eve ball in […]

Chetan Sakariya: Wasn’t disappointed with IPL snub, have set small goals for comeback

Chetan Sakariya said he was not disappointed after failing to find a team for the IPL 2026. The left-arm pacer had registered for the auction with a base price of Rs 75 lakh but went unsold. Adding to his tough patch, Sakariya was also dropped for Saurashtra’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra on December […]

Anees Bazmee to shoot his next comedy with Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan from January 15 : Bollywood News

Birthday girl Vidya Balan gets an unexpected gift from Anees Bazmee. She begins shooting for the filmmaker’s next, which also stars Akshay Kumar, from January 15. The shooting will continue till January 20. Anees Bazmee to shoot his next comedy with Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan from January 15 After Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Heyy Babyy in […]

UAE: Ras Al Khaimah sets Guinness World Record with 15 minute aerial phoenix drone show | World News

Ras Al Khaimah set a Guinness World Record with 2,300 drones in 15 minute phoenix show/Image: WAM Ras Al Khaimah kicked off 2026 with a bang, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest aerial phoenix formed by drones. The night sky lit up with a breathtaking combination of drones and fireworks, drawing thousands […]

Sarfaraz Khan can play all 3 formats, a shame that he’s being ignored: Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar

Former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar feels Sarfaraz Khan can play all three formats for India and that it is a shame he’s not being picked in the team. Sarfaraz has been in rich form in the ongoing domestic season, having plundered runs in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He […]

‘Impossible to intercept’: Russia releases video showing deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus- Watch | World News

Russia on Tuesday released video footage of what it said was the deployment of its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in close ally Belarus, a move that would expand Moscow’s ability to strike targets across Europe in the event of a war.State news agency TASS said this was the first time the Russian defence ministry […]

Massive protests in Iran: Widespread shutdowns; govt building attacked – 10 key points

Protesters march in downtown Tehran (AP image) Iran’s unrest entered its fourth day on Wednesday as large parts of the country ground to a standstill under a government-ordered shutdown. According to news agency AFP, members of Iranian security forces were killed during the protests. Businesses, universities and government offices were closed across 21 of Iran’s […]

Meet the first babies of 2026: UAE welcomes the new year with tiny stars born at midnight | World News

First cries of 2026 echo across UAE / AI Generated Illustrations As 2026 officially began, hospitals across the country heard the sound that matters most: a newborn’s first cry. From Abu Dhabi to Fujairah, babies born in the very first minutes of the year turned January 1 into an unforgettable moment for families, doctors and […]

Indian Stock Market Begins 2026 with Gains in Sensex and Nifty

Udaipur Kiran, Mumbai, 1 January: The Indian stock market started the new year 2026 on a positive note with gains in key indices Sensex and Nifty. Domestic benchmarks showed upward movement amid limited market activity. During the first trading session of 2026, as of 9:20 AM, the Nifty was up by 40.30 points or 0.15 […]