New Delhi, 1 Jan (UNI) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), on Thursday, introduced its mascot, “सांख्यिकी” (Saankhyiki), alongside a new logo to boost the ministry’s outreach efforts. The character intended to make statistical concepts more accessible to citizens, marking a shift in the Ministry’s visual identity as it seeks to strengthen public…
Geneva, Jan 1 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed and 10 others injured after an explosion at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton of southwestern Switzerland on Thursday, a Swiss public broadcaster reported. The blast occurred at around 1:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) and triggered a fire at the…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI): Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City just after midnight on Thursday, taking the oath of office at a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. As the first Muslim leader of America’s largest city, Mamdani, a Democrat, took the oath, placing his hand on the Quran,…
Islamabad, Jan 1 (UNI) At least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province on Wednesday, officials said. The bus was carrying players of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to Lahore to participate in a sports event when…
Beijing, Jan 1 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted Southeastern Alaska at 0646 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 60.64 degrees north latitude and 140.00 degrees west longitude.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Drizzle was recorded in parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning as residents headed to offices on the first working day of the new year. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), very light rain occurred at isolated locations in Delhi during the early hours. Trace rainfall in Palam improved visibility…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Thursday announced the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), which is also known as Wi-Fi Calling, an official statement said. This advanced service is now available to all BSNL customers across telecom circles in the country. VoWiFi allows customers to make and receive…
Shimla, Jan 1 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken a firm view of the State Government’s decision to shift the office of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) from Shimla to Dharamshala and has maintained the final stay on the relocation order. During the hearing, the Court was informed that nearly 80 per…
Lucknow, Jan 1(UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president, former four-time Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati, on Thursday extended heartfelt New Year 2026 greetings to all citizens of the country and Indians living across the world, wishing them happiness, peace, prosperity, security and a life of dignity. In her New Year message, Mayawati said…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the Bangladesh High Commission to express his condolences on the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. In a post on X, Singh while sharing his pictures of the visit wrote, “Went to the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi. Signed…
