Overview
- Swiss police report more than 100 injured and emphasize there is no indication of a terrorist attack as the inquiry examines a fire-related cause.
- The blast ignited the bar’s building in the Valais ski resort town, triggered evacuations and hospitalizations, and left the area sealed for forensic work.
- Officials said over 150 people were inside at the time and indicated the explosion originated in the basement, with rescue teams moving casualties to hospitals.
- Across India, New Year events drew heavy crowds at landmarks, malls and temples, with authorities enforcing traffic curbs and large police deployments in major cities.
- The India Meteorological Department forecasts dense fog, a cold spell and light rain across northern states from January 1–5, warning of likely disruptions to road, rail and air travel.