Uttarayana 2026 falls on 14 January. Learn the Hindu festival date, rituals, spiritual significance, attire, food traditions and warm festival wishes.

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Learn about Uttarayana festival 2026, its date, rituals, sesame dishes, and spiritual significance, plus simple wishes and customs to mark this holy Hindu day.

Magh Bihu 2026 in Assam falls on 14 January. Learn the date, Meji bonfire rituals, traditional food, cultural meaning and warm festival wishes.

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US President Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on all trade with nations trading with Iran, widening economic pressure while diplomacy remains central.

Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol winner and actor, dies in sleep in Delhi aged 43. Family confirms natural death; fans gather in Darjeeling for a public farewell and remembrance.

Speculation grows around Disha Patani and Talwiinder after shared airport sightings and joint appearances at a high profile wedding in Udaipur, with no official confirmation.

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The United States imposes a 25% tariff on Iran trade, intensifying pressure amid protests and weighing military options alongside diplomacy and sanctions.

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Liverpool progress to the FA Cup fourth round after a nervy 4-1 win over Barnsley, with Wirtz, Ekitike and Szoboszlai starring amid late drama.

Brooks Koepka resumes PGA Tour play in January under the Returning Member Program, with a USD 5 million donation and insights into the tour's leadership and ownership model.

Three senior Punjab Police officers seek 10 days to respond to a notice regarding an FIR against Delhi minister Kapil Mishra over a doctored video.

Three energy developers are in court against Trump's freeze on offshore wind projects, aiming to revive significant East Coast initiatives.

A fight at Washington State Prison in Georgia resulted in three inmate deaths and injuries to a corrections officer and several others.

Delhi government is exploring options to transform the Rajghat power plant site into a vibrant cultural and culinary hub with a Yamuna promenade.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court mandates guardians' accountability if minors fly kites with banned Chinese string, enforcing strict regulations.

An arson attack has severely damaged the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, impacting the local Jewish community's heritage and traditions.