Jallikattu 2026: Dates, Venues, Significance and How to Experience Tamil Nadu’s Bull-Taming Celebration
EVENTS Jallikattu 2026: Dates, Venues, Significance and How to Experience Tamil Nadu’s Bull-Taming Celebration Newsyaar January 18, 2026 12:12 pm Jallikattu, a centuries-old bull-taming event deeply rooted in Tamil Nadu’s cultural fabric, is among India’s most iconic traditional sports. Celebrated as part of the Pongal harvest festival in January, Jallikattu blends sport, heritage […]
Germany Visa-Free Transit for Indians: What It Means and How It Works
TRAVEL Germany Visa-Free Transit for Indians: What It Means and How It Works Newsyaar January 18, 2026 11:46 am Germany has introduced a new visa-free transit facility for Indian passport holders that is set to simplify international travel for many flyers. Announced during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to India in January […]
Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026: BJP Breaks Shiv Sena Stronghold, Fragmented Mandate Sets New Political Tone
POLITICS Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026: BJP Breaks Shiv Sena Stronghold, Fragmented Mandate Sets New Political Tone Newsyaar January 18, 2026 11:27 am The results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026, declared late Friday night, have reconfigured civic politics in Mumbai after years of uncertainty. In a contest marked by shifting […]
Bharat Taxi Launched: Government-Backed Cooperative Cab Platform Aims to Disrupt Ride-Hailing Market
GOVERNMENT Bharat Taxi Launched: Government-Backed Cooperative Cab Platform Aims to Disrupt Ride-Hailing Market Newsyaar January 18, 2026 10:55 am The Government of India has extended institutional support to Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-owned digital mobility platform that seeks to offer an alternative to private ride-hailing aggregators by placing drivers at the centre of ownership […]
First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Run Between Guwahati and Howrah: Route, Features, Speed and Fare
TRAVEL First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Run Between Guwahati and Howrah: Route, Features, Speed and Fare Newsyaar January 18, 2026 10:16 am India has launched its first Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of long-distance rail travel. The new service will operate between Guwahati and Howrah, providing […]
Rann Utsav: What It Is, Why It Is Celebrated and Everything You Need to Know About Gujarat’s White Desert Festival
TRAVEL Rann Utsav: What It Is, Why It Is Celebrated and Everything You Need to Know About Gujarat’s White Desert Festival Newsyaar January 18, 2026 9:42 am Rann Utsav is Gujarat’s iconic cultural and tourism festival held annually at the Great Rann of Kutch, one of India’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. Organised by […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s India Visit Signals Deeper Strategic Engagement
POLITICS German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s India Visit Signals Deeper Strategic Engagement Newsyaar January 18, 2026 9:14 am German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to India has set the tone for a renewed phase in India–Germany relations, with both sides signalling intent to expand cooperation across defence, trade, technology and people-to-people exchanges. […]
Magh Mela 2026: A Floating City of Faith Takes Shape at Prayagraj
EVENTS Magh Mela 2026: A Floating City of Faith Takes Shape at Prayagraj Newsyaar January 18, 2026 5:03 am Prayagraj once again transforms into a living canvas of devotion, discipline, and tradition as Magh Mela 2026 unfolds along the sacred banks of the Triveni Sangam. What sets this year’s Magh Mela apart […]
A Millennium of Faith and Civilisational Pride at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026
EVENTS A Millennium of Faith and Civilisational Pride at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026 Newsyaar January 18, 2026 4:20 am Somnath (Gujarat): The coastal town of Somnath is witnessing a grand national celebration as the Somnath Swabhiman Parv unfolds this year, honouring 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience tied to the iconic […]