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Railways To Operate 650 Additional Train Trips For Christmas, New Year Rush
Indian Railways will run 138 special trains with 650 trips across nine zones for Christmas and New Year, aiming to ease congestion and boost travel convenience nationwide. Read More
Inside the London home party: Lalit Modi hosts Vijay Mallya’s 70th birthday bash – see pics
Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya (iamge/X@jim_rydell)
NEW DELHI: A grand pre-birthday celebration was hosted in London for fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, with photos and videos from the high-profile party being widely shared on soci Read More
Delhi Blast Case: NIA Arrests 9th Accused Who Took Oath For Carrying Out ‘Self-Sacrificial’ Ops
Yasir Ahmad Dar was produced before Delhi’s Patiala House Court, which remanded him to NIA custody till December 26. Read More
‘Is Bengaluru Not In Karnataka?’: Language Row Erupts Over Hindi-English Only Railway Exam
Pro-Kannada organisations questioned the rationale behind the move, asking whether the Railway Department considers Bengaluru to be outside Karnataka. Read More
Man Dies By Suicide In Madurai, BJP’s Annamalai Says He Was Anguished By Deepam Row
In a tragic incident, a man in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai died by suicide on Thursday. BJP leader K Annamalai alleged that the victim was “anguished” over deepam row. Read More
Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31
Waterloo Road actor William Rush has died aged 31, his family has announced.
Rush played schoolboy Josh Stevenson in the BBC One drama, appearing in 168 episodes between 2009 and 2013. Read More
Javed Akhtar says women who willingly wear burqas are ‘BRAINWASHED’
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is known for his fearless opinions and speaking his mind. The ‘Sholay’ writer once again sparked a debate by questioning the idea of women covering their faces. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 14 (LIVE)
‘Dhurandhar’ is now nearing the completing of its second week at the box office. The film has been on a winning streak and how. Read More
Before Avatar: Fire and Ash, here’s what happened in The Way of Water
James Cameron expands Pandora’s saga in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ releasing December 19. Following ‘The Way of Water,’ Jake, Neytiri, and their family face new dangers as the RDA threat intensifies. Read More
‘TMMTMTTM’ trailer: Witness Kartik and Ananya with a SOCIAL touch
Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday shine in the trailer of ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri,’ hinting at a heartfelt love story. Jackie Shroff adds warmth as a father figure. 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
Gravite MPV Could Be Nissan’s Most Affordable Offering Yet
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Nissan has teased it’s new MPV for India and its part of the three product launch strategy for the brand. Read More
India’s Car Market Shifts Gears In November As Demand Remains Strong Post Festive Peak
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India’s passenger vehicle industry posted strong year‑on‑year gains in wholesale and retail volumes in November 2025, driven by sustained post‑festive demand, recent G Read More
EPFO Offers One-Time Relief: Employers Can Enrol Missed Employees With Minimal Penalty
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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Thursday urged employers to avail of its special enrolment scheme which provides a six-month compliance window to 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
Railways To Operate 650 Additional Train Trips For Christmas, New Year Rush
Indian Railways will run 138 special trains with 650 trips across nine zones for Christmas and New Year, aiming to ease congestion and boost travel convenience nationwide. Read More
Inside the London home party: Lalit Modi hosts Vijay Mallya’s 70th birthday bash – see pics
Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya (iamge/X@jim_rydell)
NEW DELHI: A grand pre-birthday celebration was hosted in London for fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, with photos and videos from the high-profile party being widely shared on soci Read More
Delhi Blast Case: NIA Arrests 9th Accused Who Took Oath For Carrying Out ‘Self-Sacrificial’ Ops
Yasir Ahmad Dar was produced before Delhi’s Patiala House Court, which remanded him to NIA custody till December 26. Read More
‘Is Bengaluru Not In Karnataka?’: Language Row Erupts Over Hindi-English Only Railway Exam
Pro-Kannada organisations questioned the rationale behind the move, asking whether the Railway Department considers Bengaluru to be outside Karnataka. Read More
Man Dies By Suicide In Madurai, BJP’s Annamalai Says He Was Anguished By Deepam Row
In a tragic incident, a man in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai died by suicide on Thursday. BJP leader K Annamalai alleged that the victim was “anguished” over deepam row. Read More
Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31
Waterloo Road actor William Rush has died aged 31, his family has announced.
Rush played schoolboy Josh Stevenson in the BBC One drama, appearing in 168 episodes between 2009 and 2013. Read More
Javed Akhtar says women who willingly wear burqas are ‘BRAINWASHED’
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is known for his fearless opinions and speaking his mind. The ‘Sholay’ writer once again sparked a debate by questioning the idea of women covering their faces. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 14 (LIVE)
‘Dhurandhar’ is now nearing the completing of its second week at the box office. The film has been on a winning streak and how. Read More
Before Avatar: Fire and Ash, here’s what happened in The Way of Water
James Cameron expands Pandora’s saga in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ releasing December 19. Following ‘The Way of Water,’ Jake, Neytiri, and their family face new dangers as the RDA threat intensifies. Read More
‘TMMTMTTM’ trailer: Witness Kartik and Ananya with a SOCIAL touch
Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday shine in the trailer of ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri,’ hinting at a heartfelt love story. Jackie Shroff adds warmth as a father figure. 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
Gravite MPV Could Be Nissan’s Most Affordable Offering Yet
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Nissan has teased it’s new MPV for India and its part of the three product launch strategy for the brand. Read More
India’s Car Market Shifts Gears In November As Demand Remains Strong Post Festive Peak
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s passenger vehicle industry posted strong year‑on‑year gains in wholesale and retail volumes in November 2025, driven by sustained post‑festive demand, recent G Read More
EPFO Offers One-Time Relief: Employers Can Enrol Missed Employees With Minimal Penalty
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Thursday urged employers to avail of its special enrolment scheme which provides a six-month compliance window to 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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Even naturalised American citizens may not be safe from Trump’s crackdown
A sweeping push to expand denaturalisation is unsettling millions of Americans, raising fresh fears that citizenship itself may no longer be permanent as Trump sharpens his immigration crackdown. Read More
‘Absolutely’: Trump says he would denaturalize 100-200 people per month in 2026 if…
President Donald Trump confirmed reports that his administration is planning to denaturalize 100-200 people per day in 2026 after New York Times reported about an internal memo that speaks of a new aggressive phase in the president Read More
“Completely ignorant”: Inside the ‘ball and gun’ gamer debate and why The Black Hokage is critical of the modern gaming culture at large
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The phrase “ball and gun gamer” has become a curious term and a huge talking point for gamers on social media. Read More
Simple Ways To Beat Anxiety And Stress In Everyday Life
Practical tips on managing anxiety and stress through self-compassion, avoiding comparison, understanding purpose, and knowing when to seek help. Read More
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