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1.Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor.

 1.Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor in a public event on Thursday (local time), becoming the city's 112th mayor and making history in the process. The ceremony took place on the steps of City Hall, where hundreds gathered to witness the moment.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/indian-origin-zohran-mamdani-inaugurated-as-new-yorks-first-muslim-mayor-10187985

2.Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan. During his New Year’s Eve address broadcast on Wednesday (December 31) evening by state media, Mr. Xi praised the country’s advancements in key sectors, including military tech and space exploration. 

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/chinas-xi-hails-nations-technological-progress-and-renews-pledge-to-take-back-taiwan/article70461214.ece

3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday (January 1), extended New Year greetings to the nation, praying for peace and happiness in society.Taking to his official X handle, he wrote in a post, “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 happiness in our society.”


https://indianexpress.com/article/india/narendra-modi-new-year-greetings-10449424/


4.The rupee witnessed range-bound trade in the morning session on Friday (January 2, 2026), appreciating by 6 paise to ₹89.92 against the US dollar as thin liquidity conditions accentuated everyday demand-supply imbalances, keeping the rupee tilted toward weakness.

https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/rupee-rises-6-paise-to-8992-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade/article70462744.ece

5.DeVANS’s GianChand Manshaa, the peated Indian Single Malt from Jammu adds yet another feather to its illustrious cap, clinching the prestigious Gold Medal at the Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025, Belgium, becoming the sole Indian single malt to claim this elite honour at the competition.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/fb/this-indian-whisky-wins-gold-for-craftsmanship-and-character

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