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Swiss news outlet Blick suggests the fire may have been caused by fireworks during a concert - but police say the cause is unknown

The Telegraph Online

Centre must rebut Chinese claims of mediation between India, Pakistan. This is an affront to India ↗

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Indian Railways has ended monthly pass bookings on the UTS app for Mumbai locals. Passengers must now use the RailOne app for passes, though unreserved ticket booking continues on UTS. A 3 per cent discount on unreserved tickets via RailOne is available for digital payments until July 2026.

Mumbai Local Train Update: Monthly Pass Booking Discontinued On UTS App; Passengers Asked To Use RailOne ↗

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Good afternoon readers and happy new year. The markets began the year on a positive note. The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Thursday. However, at 12 p.m. the indices were trading flat with Nifty up only 0.05% and Sensex up 0.01%. ITC and Godfrey Phillips were among the stocks that were in focus on Thursday.

Stock Market Live Updates: ITC Drags Nifty, Sensex; Godfrey Phillips Shares Hit Eight-Month Low ↗

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The brief exchange took place on the sidelines of the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, which both leaders attended.

Deccan Chronicle

Pakistan Amplifies Jaishankar–Sadiq Handshake Amid Strained Ties ↗

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Thumbnail for Rio: Millions Welcome 2026 at Copacabana | Kim Rings New Year with Wife, Daughter | WION HEADLINES

Rio: Millions Welcome 2026 at Copacabana | Kim Rings New Year with Wife, Daughter | WION HEADLINES ↗

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Beyond electricity and exports—how should India actually check GDP growth now? ↗

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India is shifting to a pragmatic, interest-based foreign policy for 2026, moving away from rigid alliances. This new global playbook prioritizes economic resilience through diversified trade, energy security via Russian oil purchases, and cautious engagement with China. The strategy aims for flexibility and autonomy, balancing partnerships with national interests in a multipolar world.

The Economic Times

India steps into 2026 with a brand new global playbook ↗

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Thumbnail for New Year 2026: Ayodhya में भक्ति का सैलाब, Hanumangarhi में डेढ़ किलोमीटर लंबी लाइन, ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट

New Year 2026: Ayodhya में भक्ति का सैलाब, Hanumangarhi में डेढ़ किलोमीटर लंबी लाइन, ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट ↗

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