2026’s Patriotic Films Lineup Begins with ‘Ikkees’

Mumbai, 1 January – The new year holds special significance not only for Bollywood but also for the nation. The year 2026 started with the release of the patriotic film ‘Ikkees’. This trend will continue throughout the year, with several highly anticipated films showcasing stories of national pride and bravery. The lineup includes war dramas, […]

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 […]

UN Begins 2026 with $3.45 Billion Budget Cut and 19% Job Reduction

United Nations, 1 January. The United Nations, the world’s largest international organization, is currently facing a severe financial crisis. As a result, it has started 2026 with a reduced budget of $3.45 billion and a 19 percent cut in jobs. The UN General Assembly approved the budget based on the proposal by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, […]

Shyam Metalics Shares Rise as Subsidiary Begins Commercial Production at New Blast Furnace | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, December 30 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd moved higher on Monday after its step-down subsidiary commenced commercial operations at a newly commissioned blast furnace and linear sinter plant. The stock was trading at ₹832.20, up by ₹14.20 or 1.74 per cent on the BSE. The scrip opened at ₹818.10 and […]

Full list of countries on IShowSpeed’s Africa tour as it officially begins

The IShowSpeed has officially kicked off one of the most ambitious live streaming projects the streamer has ever embarked upon, with the launch of the 28-day IRL tour across the continent of Africa. Named Speed Does Africa, the project is set to happen over the course of a month, beginning on the 29th of December […]

Grand Shri Mahalaxmi Yagna Festival Begins in Udaipur

Udaipur witnesses a historic and unique religious event as the nine-day Mahalaxmi Koti Kunkumarchan Puja Yagna Mahotsav commenced on Sunday, marked by the resonant beats of drums, conch shells, and devotional fervour. Under the guidance of Jagadguru Vasant Vijayanand Giri Ji, the festival is a grand and divine congregation of faith and culture, held at […]

UAE weather: Winter begins, NCM warns of cold nights and occasional rain | World News

Winter in the UAE began December 22, bringing cold nights, mild days, rain, and fog/Representative Image Winter officially began in the UAE on December 22. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) , this winter will bring a mix of cold nights, mild days, occasional rainfall, and diverse conditions across the country.Winter in the […]

H-1Bs getting 221(g) slip from visa officers after social media vetting begins: What does this mean?

After the US State Department started social media vetting on December 15, there is now no immediate approval or rejection of visa appeals and candidates are issued a 221(g) slip. Candidates are also being asked whether they made their social media accounts public and then the visa approval status is updated online. Users on Reddit […]

‘Have you been following the news?’: Redditor shares visa interview experience at Chennai consulate as social media vetting begins

A Redditor shared the experience of his visa interview at India’s Chennai consulate as the social media vetting process began on December 15. The process put hundreds of visa applicants in a limbo as the consulates deferred the interview to next year, claiming that the social media vetting process would take time and hence consulates […]