India’s PM Modi to Kick Off West Bengal Campaign in Malda on 18 January
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to begin his West Bengal election campaign in Malda on 18 January, party sources...
Sukhbir Singh Badal Golden Temple Prayers as Punjab Welcomes 2026 in India
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal began 2026 with a visit to Shri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, offering...
Chunchura to scrap parking fees as India municipality launches civic push
The Chunchura municipal board has announced a series of citizen-focused measures, the most immediate being the removal of vehicle parking...
Kolkata Imposes New Year Traffic Restrictions in India
Kolkata Police have announced a set of temporary traffic measures ahead of New Year celebrations to manage crowds and ensure...
Two TMC councillors resign in South Dumdum, India
Two councillors of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in South Dumdum municipality have submitted their resignations, alleging that factionalism within...
Lukashenko Declares 2026 Year of the Belarusian Woman and Questions Female Presidency
President Alexander Lukashenko used his New Year address to declare 2026 the Year of the Belarusian woman, extolling what he...
Russia begins year-round conscription procedures
Russia has introduced year-round administrative procedures for conscription, with a new law coming into force on 1 January 2026. The...
Russia to Have Most Non-working January in Five Years
Russia will see its most non-working January in five years, according to state news agency TASS. In 2026, January will...
Russia Sends Early New Year Message to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent an unusually early New Year greeting to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on 18...
Hong Kong Strengthens Its Position as a Global Talent Hub
Hong Kong has accelerated its rise as an international destination for researchers and professionals, with government policies and university initiatives...
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