Doha, Jan 1 (UNI) Dozens of people were injured entering a subway station in Lusseil, a suburb of the Qatari capital of Doha, after New Year’s fireworks and concert, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. The Qatari government initially extended the celebration until 2:00 local time (23:00 GMT Tuesday), while the event at the country’s…
Mumbai, Jan 1 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajitdada Pawar on Wednesday wished the people of the state on the occasion of the New Year. Chief Minister Fadnavis, in his message, stated that a new Maharashtra is to be created. Progressive Maharashtra has to be made more dynamic. Expressing the…
Damascus, Jan 1 (UNI) A Syrian man was arrested in Berlin on Tuesday morning on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing two men with a knife in a supermarket and in the street, the German capital’s police force said. “Initial data suggests that the suspect could be showing signs of mental illness,” Berlin police said…
Bern, Jan 1 (UNI) The ban on covering one’s face in public, which was passed in 2021, went into effect in Switzerland on Wednesday. Violators of the ban could face a fine of 1,000 Swiss francs, or just over $1,100. On November 6, the Swiss government set a date for a law banning the wearing…
Seoul, Jan 1 (UNI) At least 13 people have been injured in Seoul after a car drove into a traditional market, the Yonhap news agency has reported, citing police. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a 73-year-old man drove his sedan into a crowd of people visiting the Mokdong Kkaebi Market in southwestern Seoul, the…
Moscow, Jan. 1 (UNI) A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia on Wednesday, replacing the previous resort fee, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Wednesday. From Jan. 1, 2025, travelers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 percent of their lodging costs, marking the start of a phased…
San Francisco, Jan 1 (UNI) A 29-year-old man was shot and killed across the street from the Harvard Market in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood early Tuesday. Police responded to sounds of gunfire shortly before 3 a.m. where they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds in his torso, police said. Police are searching for the…
Hyderabad, Jan 1 (UNI) A goal booted in from almost a kissing distance by Robi Hansda deep into the add-on time made all the difference as West Bengal players hugged and kissed the coveted Santosh Trophy they retained after seven years defeating Kerala 1-0 in the final at the Gachibowli Stadium here on Tuesday night….
Rourkela, Jan 1 (UNI) After making a dream start with two early goals via Amandeep Lakra (11′) and Gonzalo Peillat (13′), Hyderabad Toofans squandered the lead to allow Delhi SG Pipers to bounce back in the game and draw 2-2 in regulation time here in a thrilling clash at the on-going Hockey India League 2025…
Chennai, Jan 1 (UNI) The people of this teeming megapolis ushered in the New year 2025 with spiritual fervour traditional gaiety and great enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu. As the clock struck 12, shouts of ‘Happy New Year’ rent the air, with the decibel level reaching a crescendo, as lakhs of people, including women and children,…
