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Istanbul, Türkiye: As the world gears up for New Year 2026 with fireworks and feasts, Türkiye stands out with a quirky ritual: smashing pomegranates on the doorstep at midnight. This age-old custom, deeply rooted in Turkish culture,…

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has stirred a fresh debate on the strategic importance of the Siliguri Corridor — the key narrow land link that connects India’s northeastern states with the rest of the country — calling it a…

New Delhi: China has launched its largest-ever military drills around Taiwan, dubbed Justice Mission 2025, deploying massive forces to simulate a complete encirclement and blockade of the island. The Eastern Theatre Command exercise,…

New Delhi: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi on Monday issued a public apology over a viral video in which he appeared to refer to himself and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya as “the two biggest fugitives of India”,…

New Delhi: For first-time job seekers across India, there’s good news from the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Under the newly-launched Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVRY), first-time formally employed individuals…

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s political landscape is witnessing fresh controversy as Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach to local parties ahead of the February 12, 2026, general election sparks questions about external influence. With 300 parliamentary…

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has clarified that Islamabad never requested mediation from the United States or any third party to broker a ceasefire during the recent military confrontation with…

Beijing: China has once again pushed the boundaries of transportation technology, with its latest maglev train prototype achieving a staggering speed of 700 kilometres per hour in just two seconds, setting a new world record for…

New Delhi: A new report has exposed an intensifying campaign by Chinese authorities to suppress Tibetan religious and cultural identity, including the burning of traditional prayer flags, demolition of sacred stupas, and replacement of…

Dhaka: Fear grips Bangladesh's Hindu minority following the horrific lynching of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das, whose charred body was found hanging from a tree and set ablaze on December 18 in Bhaluka, Mymensingh district. The…