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‘Lack of evidence, faulty probe’: Delhi court acquits trio in 2009 acid attack case; victim to challenge verdict
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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted three accused in a 2009 acid attack case, citing a lack of evidence, 16 years after charges of criminal conspiracy were framed against them. Read More
CEA seeks stakeholder suggestions to address research gap in power sector
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NEW DELHI: Observing a clear mismatch between research needs in the power sector and the efforts being made to address them, the central electricity authority (CEA) has sought suggestions from stakeholders to bridge the gap. Read More
Pentagon report: China seeks to capitalise on easing LAC tensions; aims to blunt India–US ties
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China is likely seeking to leverage the easing of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India to stabilise strained bilateral ties and, more strategically, to prevent a further deepening of New Delhi’ Read More
Noida Airport Will Be Inaugurated In January 2026: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath announced that Noida International Airport will open in January 2026 as Uttar Pradesh’s fifth international airport. Read More
Big U-turn: Centre bans new Aravalli mining leases; expands protected zones
Drone view of Aravalli hills (ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday ordered states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and expand protected zones, a major move amid public outcry over the “ne Read More
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
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Christmas is a time when families get together if they can – and, until this year, the Murdochs were no different. Read More
Sunita Ahuja CLARIFIES Govinda is not DATING an actress
2025 has not been a smooth year for Sunita Ahuja and Govinda, as the couple faced divorce rumors in the year 2024, which lasted until the couple reunited and dispelled the gossip, terming it as a cause of ‘misunderstanding’ Read More
‘Love & War’ FIRST GLIMPSE to arrive in January 2026
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film ‘Love & War’ is buzzing in the headlines. Now there is an interesting update about the first glimpse of the film. Read More
‘Love and War’ FIRST GLIMPSE to drop in January 2026
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic saga ‘Love and War,’ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, will reportedly unveil its first glimpse in January 2026. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 20 (LIVE)
‘Dhurandhar’ which released in cinemas on December 5 has now reached its day 20 and has been enjoying a phenomenal run at the box office. Read More
Rupee Closes Lower At 89.79: FII Outflows, Dollar Demand, And Crude Prices In Focus
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The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 16 paise at 89. Read More
Bank Holiday Tomorrow? Why Christmas Week Could Mean A Long Break For Banks
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As the festive season gathers pace, many bank customers across India are asking a simple but important question: Will banks be open this Christmas week, or are we heading in Read More
Will NSE And BSE Trade Tomorrow? Here’s What To Know About The Christmas Stock Market Holiday
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As the year heads into its final week, market participants are also checking the trading calendar. Read More
Cryptocurrency Price Today (December 24): Bitcoin Dips Below $87,000, PIPPIN Becomes Top Gainer
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, dipped below the $87,000 mark early Wednesday. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Red Before Christmas, Sensex Over 100 Points Down, Nifty Below 26,150
The Indian stock markets closed on a weak note on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex settled for the day a little over 85,400, crashing more than 100 points, while the NSE Nifty50 ended trading below 26,150, dipping close to 50 points. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
Ministry of Tourism to set up city-level convention bureaus to scale global MICE business
In a significant policy push to strengthen India’s position in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) landscape, the Union Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to establish independent, city-level convention prom Read More
Madhya Pradesh to develop country’s first state-level tiger corridor
मध्य प्रदेश में जानवरों के लिए बना रेड जोन
Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh has said that the state is set to develop the country’s first state-level, multi-national park Tiger Corridor in collaboration with th Read More
‘Lack of evidence, faulty probe’: Delhi court acquits trio in 2009 acid attack case; victim to challenge verdict
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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted three accused in a 2009 acid attack case, citing a lack of evidence, 16 years after charges of criminal conspiracy were framed against them. Read More
CEA seeks stakeholder suggestions to address research gap in power sector
.
NEW DELHI: Observing a clear mismatch between research needs in the power sector and the efforts being made to address them, the central electricity authority (CEA) has sought suggestions from stakeholders to bridge the gap. Read More
Pentagon report: China seeks to capitalise on easing LAC tensions; aims to blunt India–US ties
Photo credit: PTI
China is likely seeking to leverage the easing of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India to stabilise strained bilateral ties and, more strategically, to prevent a further deepening of New Delhi’ Read More
Noida Airport Will Be Inaugurated In January 2026: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath announced that Noida International Airport will open in January 2026 as Uttar Pradesh’s fifth international airport. Read More
Big U-turn: Centre bans new Aravalli mining leases; expands protected zones
Drone view of Aravalli hills (ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday ordered states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and expand protected zones, a major move amid public outcry over the “ne Read More
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
8 hours ago
ShareSave
Katie RazzallCulture and Media Editor
ShareSave
BBC
Listen to this article
Christmas is a time when families get together if they can – and, until this year, the Murdochs were no different. Read More
Sunita Ahuja CLARIFIES Govinda is not DATING an actress
2025 has not been a smooth year for Sunita Ahuja and Govinda, as the couple faced divorce rumors in the year 2024, which lasted until the couple reunited and dispelled the gossip, terming it as a cause of ‘misunderstanding’ Read More
‘Love & War’ FIRST GLIMPSE to arrive in January 2026
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film ‘Love & War’ is buzzing in the headlines. Now there is an interesting update about the first glimpse of the film. Read More
‘Love and War’ FIRST GLIMPSE to drop in January 2026
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic saga ‘Love and War,’ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, will reportedly unveil its first glimpse in January 2026. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 20 (LIVE)
‘Dhurandhar’ which released in cinemas on December 5 has now reached its day 20 and has been enjoying a phenomenal run at the box office. Read More
Rupee Closes Lower At 89.79: FII Outflows, Dollar Demand, And Crude Prices In Focus
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 16 paise at 89. Read More
Bank Holiday Tomorrow? Why Christmas Week Could Mean A Long Break For Banks
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As the festive season gathers pace, many bank customers across India are asking a simple but important question: Will banks be open this Christmas week, or are we heading in Read More
Will NSE And BSE Trade Tomorrow? Here’s What To Know About The Christmas Stock Market Holiday
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As the year heads into its final week, market participants are also checking the trading calendar. Read More
Cryptocurrency Price Today (December 24): Bitcoin Dips Below $87,000, PIPPIN Becomes Top Gainer
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, dipped below the $87,000 mark early Wednesday. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Red Before Christmas, Sensex Over 100 Points Down, Nifty Below 26,150
The Indian stock markets closed on a weak note on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex settled for the day a little over 85,400, crashing more than 100 points, while the NSE Nifty50 ended trading below 26,150, dipping close to 50 points. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
Ministry of Tourism to set up city-level convention bureaus to scale global MICE business
In a significant policy push to strengthen India’s position in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) landscape, the Union Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to establish independent, city-level convention prom Read More
Madhya Pradesh to develop country’s first state-level tiger corridor
मध्य प्रदेश में जानवरों के लिए बना रेड जोन
Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh has said that the state is set to develop the country’s first state-level, multi-national park Tiger Corridor in collaboration with th Read More
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“That was her”: N3on’s Viral IRL Moment Sparks Speculation After Alleged Kris Tyson Sighting
N3on and Ava Kris Tyson (via Instagram/ n3onsingh and kristyson)
A brief moment during an IRL livestream on December 23 featuring Kick and Twitch streamer Ragnesh “N3on” has gone viral online. Read More
New H-1B rules won’t make much difference if $100,000 fee remains, attorney explains why
Though the new H-1B rules, based on wage, will do away with the existing random lottery, it will not make much difference if the proposed fee of $100,000 remains, as companies will still think twice before hiring H-1Bs who now have a b Read More
‘Lack of evidence, faulty probe’: Delhi court acquits trio in 2009 acid attack case; victim to challenge verdict
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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted three accused in a 2009 acid attack case, citing a lack of evidence, 16 years after charges of criminal conspiracy were framed against them. Read More
Bomb Blast Rocks Dhaka As Bangladesh Unrest Continues, 1 Dead
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A man was killed on Wednesday evening after a crude explosive was hurled from a flyover in a busy part of Bangladesh’s capital, triggering panic among locals. Read More
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