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‘Case of acute acronym-itis’: Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over MGNREGA replacement; mocks VB-G RAM G Bill
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day after Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, allegin Read More
In Pics: India’s Tallest Cable-Stayed Bridge On Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The bridge will rise 132 metres above the ground as part of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link Project. Read More
Close Modi-Meloni Bond Key Asset In Delhi-Rome Relations: Italian Deputy PM | Exclusive
Tajani described India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, adding that Italy, as Europe’s second-largest industrial power, is well positioned to support that growth. Read More
News18 Afternoon Digest: Bangladesh Urges Calm Amid Protests, Cordial Conversation Between PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi On Wayanad & Other Stories
We are also covering: How Pakistan’s ISI Is Exploiting Bangladesh’s Unrest and PM Modi Leads X’s Most-Liked Tweets In India. Read More
Rich Hindu Merchant Found THIS Indian City, Decided Name As Per Astrology. But Muslim Ruler Tweaked It Based On Quran
The city is also renowned for textiles and exports clothing and fabrics worldwide. Read More
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Three years after audiences last left Pandora, Director James Cameron returns with another gut-wrenching saga with a darker narrative coupled with grief, rage and conflict. Read More
Dhurandhar ends historic week 2; crosses Rs 700 cr globally
Director Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles, wrapped up its second week at the box office with its lowest single-day collection so far. Read More
‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ BO day 7: Film crosses Rs 75 crore mark
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ has surpassed Rs 75 crore in India within its first week. Despite a dip in collections after an initial strong opening, the film maintained a steady performance. Read More
‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ box office collection day 7
‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’, Kapil Sharma, Ayesha Khan, Parul Gulati, and others have made it to the big screen on December 12. Read More
‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ BO day 1: Film collects more than Rs 6 crores
Dileep’s comeback film, ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’, has stormed the Kerala box office, raking in approximately Rs 6.75 crore on its opening day. Read More
BUY Or WAIT? Gold Rate In India Today (Dec 19) At All-Time Highs; Get Latest 22K, 24K Price
22K & 24K Gold Price Today: Gold and silver prices eased in early trade on Friday as investors booked profits following the recent rally that pushed bullion further higher. Read More
Stock Markets Rebound As Sensex Gains Over 300 Points, Nifty Tests 26K
The Indian benchmark indices opened higher as the Sensex opened higher at 84,804.98 rising over 300 points and the Nifty gained over 90 points and opened trade at 25,907.20. Read More
Dense Fog In Delhi: IndiGo Warns Of Flight Delays, IGI Airport Shares Operational Update
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Several flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were delayed on Friday as dense fog continued to affect visibility across parts of north India. Read More
Bank Holiday Alert: Planning A Branch Visit On December 19? Check RBI Holiday Calendar
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As December ushers in year-end celebrations, travel plans and festive gatherings, it also brings a packed holiday calendar and that includes bank holidays. Read More
Step-Up SIPs For Retirement: Benefits, Examples And Long-Term Impact
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Saving for retirement is no longer optional. People are living longer, medical expenses are rising, and everyday costs keep moving up due to inflation. Read More
Why the world’s most visited museum has reached a breaking point?
Workers display banners outside the Louvre museum after they voted to strike for the day over working conditions and other complaints, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Paris. Read More
Nepal plans to limit number of climbers to ensure cleanliness of Himalayan mountains
Kathmandu, Dec 16 (IANS) As Nepals high mountains, including Mount Everest, have been struggling with decades of waste accumulation, the Nepali government has introduced a five-year plan to keep the mountains clean. Read More
Idukki district plans action against adventure tourism establishments without necessary permissions
The administration of this high-range district has decided to take action against all adventure tourism-related establishments which are operating without the requisite permissions. Read More
Int2Cruises launches Asia’s first AI-powered voice and chat cruise search
Int2Cruises, Asia’s leading cruise-first online travel platform, has launched the region’s first AI-powered conversational and voice-enabled cruise search, transforming how travellers plan and book cruises. Read More
‘Case of acute acronym-itis’: Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over MGNREGA replacement; mocks VB-G RAM G Bill
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day after Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, allegin Read More
In Pics: India’s Tallest Cable-Stayed Bridge On Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The bridge will rise 132 metres above the ground as part of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link Project. Read More
Close Modi-Meloni Bond Key Asset In Delhi-Rome Relations: Italian Deputy PM | Exclusive
Tajani described India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, adding that Italy, as Europe’s second-largest industrial power, is well positioned to support that growth. Read More
News18 Afternoon Digest: Bangladesh Urges Calm Amid Protests, Cordial Conversation Between PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi On Wayanad & Other Stories
We are also covering: How Pakistan’s ISI Is Exploiting Bangladesh’s Unrest and PM Modi Leads X’s Most-Liked Tweets In India. Read More
Rich Hindu Merchant Found THIS Indian City, Decided Name As Per Astrology. But Muslim Ruler Tweaked It Based On Quran
The city is also renowned for textiles and exports clothing and fabrics worldwide. Read More
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Three years after audiences last left Pandora, Director James Cameron returns with another gut-wrenching saga with a darker narrative coupled with grief, rage and conflict. Read More
Dhurandhar ends historic week 2; crosses Rs 700 cr globally
Director Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles, wrapped up its second week at the box office with its lowest single-day collection so far. Read More
‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ BO day 7: Film crosses Rs 75 crore mark
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ has surpassed Rs 75 crore in India within its first week. Despite a dip in collections after an initial strong opening, the film maintained a steady performance. Read More
‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ box office collection day 7
‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’, Kapil Sharma, Ayesha Khan, Parul Gulati, and others have made it to the big screen on December 12. Read More
‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ BO day 1: Film collects more than Rs 6 crores
Dileep’s comeback film, ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’, has stormed the Kerala box office, raking in approximately Rs 6.75 crore on its opening day. Read More
BUY Or WAIT? Gold Rate In India Today (Dec 19) At All-Time Highs; Get Latest 22K, 24K Price
22K & 24K Gold Price Today: Gold and silver prices eased in early trade on Friday as investors booked profits following the recent rally that pushed bullion further higher. Read More
Stock Markets Rebound As Sensex Gains Over 300 Points, Nifty Tests 26K
The Indian benchmark indices opened higher as the Sensex opened higher at 84,804.98 rising over 300 points and the Nifty gained over 90 points and opened trade at 25,907.20. Read More
Dense Fog In Delhi: IndiGo Warns Of Flight Delays, IGI Airport Shares Operational Update
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Several flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were delayed on Friday as dense fog continued to affect visibility across parts of north India. Read More
Bank Holiday Alert: Planning A Branch Visit On December 19? Check RBI Holiday Calendar
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As December ushers in year-end celebrations, travel plans and festive gatherings, it also brings a packed holiday calendar and that includes bank holidays. Read More
Step-Up SIPs For Retirement: Benefits, Examples And Long-Term Impact
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Saving for retirement is no longer optional. People are living longer, medical expenses are rising, and everyday costs keep moving up due to inflation. Read More
Why the world’s most visited museum has reached a breaking point?
Workers display banners outside the Louvre museum after they voted to strike for the day over working conditions and other complaints, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Paris. Read More
Nepal plans to limit number of climbers to ensure cleanliness of Himalayan mountains
Kathmandu, Dec 16 (IANS) As Nepals high mountains, including Mount Everest, have been struggling with decades of waste accumulation, the Nepali government has introduced a five-year plan to keep the mountains clean. Read More
Idukki district plans action against adventure tourism establishments without necessary permissions
The administration of this high-range district has decided to take action against all adventure tourism-related establishments which are operating without the requisite permissions. Read More
Int2Cruises launches Asia’s first AI-powered voice and chat cruise search
Int2Cruises, Asia’s leading cruise-first online travel platform, has launched the region’s first AI-powered conversational and voice-enabled cruise search, transforming how travellers plan and book cruises. Read More
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Why Carlos Alcaraz ended successful partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero?
Carlos Alcaraz stunning the tennis world on Wednesday when he announced his split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, under whose guidance he won six Grand Slams and reached the top of the ATP rankings. Read More
‘Narrowly Escaped…’: Bangladesh Journalists Recall Horrific Night As Mob Stormed Media Offices
Several videos are being circulated on social media showing protesters vandalising and setting fire to offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. Read More
‘Case of acute acronym-itis’: Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over MGNREGA replacement; mocks VB-G RAM G Bill
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day after Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, allegin Read More
In Pics: India’s Tallest Cable-Stayed Bridge On Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The bridge will rise 132 metres above the ground as part of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link Project. Read More
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