Overview
- Authorities say the explosion struck around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort during a packed New Year event, with reports that the blast originated in the basement.
- More than 100 people were injured, the area remains sealed for forensic work, and officials are prioritizing victim identification and family notifications.
- Across India, large New Year gatherings filled city centers, tourist hubs and religious sites as police enforced traffic curbs and security measures in major metros.
- India enters a heavy election year with assembly polls due in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, alongside voting to fill 75 Rajya Sabha vacancies through 2026.
- In Iran, anti-government demonstrations over a deepening economic crisis turned deadly, with multiple deaths reported in clashes that spread beyond major cities.