Moscow, Jan 1 (UNI/SPUTNIK) President Vladimir Putin delivered his New Year’s address to the Russian people. The head of state stated that Russia will achieve its goals and move only forward. “We rely on our own strength, on those who are close to us, who are near and dear to us, and we are always…
Moscow, Jan 1 (SPUTNIK/UNI) Air defence systems destroyed 6,503 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory in December, according to RIA Novosti’s calculations based on Defence Ministry data. The largest number of drones were destroyed on December 15 and 25 – 545 and 472 units, respectively. The overwhelming majority of UAV attacks occurred in the European part…
Sao Paulo, Jan 1 (UNI) Five people died, including one victim and four armed suspects, in two related shootings in southern Brazil’s Parana state, local media reported. The body of a man who had been shot dead was discovered in a neighbourhood of Cornelio Procopio, a city about 380 km from the state capital Curitiba…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday extended warm New Year greetings to the nation, emphasising the importance of collective efforts towards building a stronger and developed India. “Warm greetings and best wishes to everyone on the New Year 2026. May the year ahead bring peace, good health, happiness, and prosperity…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday extended their warm New Year greetings to the nation, emphasising the importance of unity and collective efforts towards progress and prosperity. “On this joyful New Year, I extend my warmest greetings to all of you. Let us make this year…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his warm wishes to the nation as the country welcomes the year 2026. “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your efforts and fulfilment in all that you do. Praying for peace and…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (UNI) The Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) has transferred a dividend of Rs 70 crore to the Kerala Government for the financial year 2024– 25, underscoring its strong economic performance. With this, KSFE has paid a record Rs 235 crore to the State Government during the current financial year, including dividend and…
Melbourne, Jan. 1 (UNI) Two men have been hospitalized with serious injuries following a late-night New Year’s Eve stabbing in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. The police force in the state of Victoria said in a statement on Thursday that emergency services were called around 11:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday after a group of up to…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (UNI) Marking the New Year with a major push for public health, the Kerala State Health Department will launch its people-centric wellness campaign ‘Arogyam Anandam – Vibe 4 Wellness’ on Thursday, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating the programme at the Central Stadium here. Around one million people are expected to take…
Damascus, Jan 1 (UNI) One person was killed, and several members of Syria’s internal security forces were wounded on Wednesday after a suicide bomber targeted a police patrol in the Bab al-Faraj area of northern Syria’s Aleppo city, according to several state media reports. SANA news agency reported that the attacker detonated himself near a…
