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Hotel owners in Siliguri extend boycott of Bangladeshi nationals over anti-India rhetoric
Hotel owners in Siliguri, West Bengal, have announced an extension of their boycott of Bangladeshi nationals during the New Year period, citing what they describe as recent anti-India campaigns and rhetoric originating from across the border. According to the Greater Siliguri Hotel Welfare Association, the decision applies to all Bangladeshi nationals, including those travelling on student visas or for medical treatment. Posters announcing the ban
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Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’; 148 Flights Cancelled on New Year’s Eve
Delhi continued to grapple with very poor air quality and dense fog on New Year’s Eve, causing widespread disruption to air, rail and road traffic across the national capital. An average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 384 was recorded at 8 am on Wednesday, marginally better than 388 at 4 pm on Tuesday, but still firmly in the “very poor” category. According to the Air Quality
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Woman Forgets iPad on Dakshin Express, Gets It Back Within Minutes via RailMadad
What could have turned into a travel nightmare ended in relief within minutes, thanks to swift coordination by Indian Railways staff. A woman travelling on the Dakshin Express to Bhopal on December 28, 2025, accidentally left behind her iPad on the train. Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), user @diyaatwt described the panic that followed—and the unexpectedly
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After Trump, China Claims Mediation in India–Pakistan Tensions; New Delhi Calls Remark ‘Bizarre’
China has triggered fresh diplomatic chatter by claiming that it mediated tensions between India and Pakistan during their military confrontation earlier this year, a statement that has been firmly dismissed by people familiar with developments in New Delhi. Officials and diplomats have described the Chinese claim as “bizarre”, stressing that Beijing played no role in
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The Year That Was: A World Less Predictable
As 2025 comes to a close, India’s foreign policy landscape appears more complex, volatile, and uncertain than it has been in years. The familiar anchors of diplomacy—long-term partnerships, stable neighbourhoods, and predictable great-power equations—were repeatedly tested by war, political upheaval, and shifting global alignments. From a brief but intense military conflict with Pakistan to a
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Centre’s Market Intervention Drove Onion Growers into Losses in 2025, Alleges Farmers’ Body
Mumbai: Onion farmers across the country endured a year of deep financial distress in 2025 due to what a farmers’ body has described as sustained and damaging intervention by the Centre in the onion market. The Maharashtra State Onion Growers Farmers’ Association has accused the government of suppressing prices through its procurement and buffer stock
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The Year That Was: War, Warnings, and a New Doctrine
As 2025 draws to a close, it is increasingly clear that the year will be remembered as a turning point in India’s security posture and strategic outlook. Marked by warlike escalation, hard diplomatic signalling, and a redefinition of deterrence, the year underscored how profoundly the nature of conflict—and India’s response to it—has changed. At the
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Tripura Student’s Death in Uttarakhand: Family Alleges Racist Slurs, Police Say No Proof of Racial Abuse
The death of Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was studying in Uttarakhand, has sparked a wave of allegations, counterclaims, and public debate over whether racial abuse played a role in the violent incident that ultimately claimed his life. While Chakma’s family insists that the attack was motivated by racist slurs and discrimination, the
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Extended Bengaluru Metro Timings on New Year’s Eve: Check Last Train Schedules and Key Travel Advisories
As Bengaluru prepares to ring in the New Year with celebrations across the city, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced extended metro services and increased train frequency to help commuters travel safely and conveniently on the night of December 31. Recognising the surge in late-night movement and the need to reduce dependence
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A World on a Rolling Clock: Where the New Year Begins First and Ends Last
As December 31 fades into history and January 1 arrives, the world does not celebrate the New Year in a single, synchronized moment. Instead, the occasion unfolds like a slow-moving wave, sweeping westward across oceans and continents over more than 24 hours. This staggered celebration is a direct result of Earth’s rotation and the time
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