With every country in the world already ushering in the new calendar year, American Samoa and Niue Island became the last inhabited regions in the world to welcome the new year as they officially entered 2026.
Contributing nearly a quarter of the country's GDP and employing over a third of the population, agriculture's decline has raised fresh alarms about food security and rural livelihoods, as reported by The Express Tribune.
Reacting to the incident in which at least four people died, and over 140 fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the SP chief said it was shocking that such a tragedy occurred in a city repeatedly projected as India's cleanest. "We have heard
Jha's remarks came amid heightened political reactions to recent statements by Bhagwat, who has been addressing gatherings across the country as the RSS marks 100 years of its existence. Bhagwat has stressed that Hindu Sammelans should be seen as a "moment of responsibility" and not as a
BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin on Thursday visited the Ramakrishna Ashram in New Delhi and offered prayers, calling on everyone to contribute meaningfully to the country's development.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has asked the Centre to rebut the Chinese Foreign Minister's claim of Beijing's role in mediating the India-Pakistan standoff, stating that "normalcy in ties" with the neighbouring country cannot be at the cost of sovereignty.
Bangladesh Awami League Chairperson and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a New Year message, urged people to unite to save the country from "darkness," warned of conspiracies and economic decline, and expressed hope that 2026 would bring peace, unity and prosperity.
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to citizens across the country and Indians living abroad on the occasion of the New Year, calling it a time for renewed energy, positive change and collective responsibility towards nation-building.
The Prime Minister also prayed for peace and happiness in society, conveying his best wishes for harmony and well-being as the country steps into the new year.
Israel's Ministry of Tourism reported on Wednesday that 2025 was a year of cautious recovery and unprecedented crisis management, as the country welcomed a slow return of foreign tourists.
The UAE ushered in the New Year 2026 with a majestic celebratory scene that captured global attention, as the country's skies transformed after midnight into an open-air stage for innovative fireworks displays and dazzling light formations.
Trump added that companies are establishing factories and businesses across the country "at a level never seen before" because domestically manufactured products face no tariffs.