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Worldwide US alert: Embassy offers pointers to H-1B, H-4 visa applicants amid social media checks; what has changed
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As the US kicks of screening of social media, US embassy in India issued a worldwide alert for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Read More
‘No new mining permitted’: Environment minister clarifies amid Aravalli uproar; defends new definition
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav (ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday again addressed a press conference amid outrage over the “new definition” of the Aravali range, sayin Read More
Rs 2.21 Crore ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Foiled By Gujarat Bankers, 3 Elderly Men Rescued
In Ahmedabad, alert bank and mutual fund officials saved three elderly citizens from losing Rs 2. Read More
‘Ghar Ki Baat Ghar Mein Rahe’: SP Leader Refuses To Speak To Pak Channel On Nitish Kumar’s Hijab Row
SP’s Sumaiya Rana said that everyone in India lives in peace and harmony, and Indians were capable of resolving their issues, with no need for neighbouring countries to interfere
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News18 Evening Digest: Yunus Govt Orders Fast-Track Trial In Osman Hadi Murder Case & Other Top Stories
We are also covering: After Bangladesh Activist Osman Hadi’s Killing, Another Leader From His Party Shot In The Head and Doctor Assaults Patient At Govt Hospital In Shimla. Read More
Avatar: Fire and Ash tops US box office despite middling reviews
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third outing in James Cameron’s blockbuster sci-fi adventure series, has topped the US and Canada box office on its opening weekend.
The latest in the franchise took an estimated $88m (£65. Read More
Adah Sharma reveals she’s been creating her AI doppelganger for 5 years
Adah Sharma reminisces about a thrilling 2025 that pushed the boundaries of genres, intertwining drama, comedy, and surprising turns. Read More
Dario Yazbek Bernal wraps for ‘White’; film explores Colombia peace
Mexican star Dario Yazbek Bernal has wrapped up his time on the Indian set of ‘White,’ a compelling film featuring Vikrant Massey as the renowned spiritual figure Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Read More
Sonu Nigam: “My job is musical and athletic”; reveals pre-show ritual
Legendary singer Sonu Nigam, currently on his ‘Satrangi Re India Tour’, reveals the physical discipline behind his performances. Read More
Rakesh Bedi says his prediction about Dhurandhar has come true
Actor Rakesh Bedi’s prediction about ‘Dhurandhar’ shattering box office expectations has come true. The film is experiencing immense success, with audiences showering it with unprecedented love. Read More
Bank Holidays This Week: Long Christmas Break Ahead, See When Banks In Your City Will Be Closed
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Banks across several parts of India will observe multiple closures in the week from December 22 to December 28, driven by a mix of regional festivals, national observances a Read More
Adani’s Navi Mumbai Airport To Go Live With Free High-Speed Wi-Fi, Digital Passenger Updates
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Adani Group’s Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) will deploy a digital-first passenger communication system anchored by free high-speed Wi-Fi when the airpo Read More
2026 Crypto Playbook: Trends That Could Redefine Portfolios
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As we move into 2026, the world of crypto is entering its strongest and most promising phase yet. Read More
Foxconn’s iPhone Push In India: 30,000 Workers Hired In Just 9 Months At New Bengaluru Factory
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Foxconn’s new iPhone assembly plant near Bengaluru has quietly expanded its manufacturing in India. Read More
Foxconn’s iPhone Push In India: 30,000 Workers Hired In Just 9 Months At New Bengaluru Factory
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Foxconn’s new iPhone assembly plant near Bengaluru has quietly expanded its manufacturing in India. 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
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
Worldwide US alert: Embassy offers pointers to H-1B, H-4 visa applicants amid social media checks; what has changed
Representative AI image
As the US kicks of screening of social media, US embassy in India issued a worldwide alert for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Read More
‘No new mining permitted’: Environment minister clarifies amid Aravalli uproar; defends new definition
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav (ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday again addressed a press conference amid outrage over the “new definition” of the Aravali range, sayin Read More
Rs 2.21 Crore ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Foiled By Gujarat Bankers, 3 Elderly Men Rescued
In Ahmedabad, alert bank and mutual fund officials saved three elderly citizens from losing Rs 2. Read More
‘Ghar Ki Baat Ghar Mein Rahe’: SP Leader Refuses To Speak To Pak Channel On Nitish Kumar’s Hijab Row
SP’s Sumaiya Rana said that everyone in India lives in peace and harmony, and Indians were capable of resolving their issues, with no need for neighbouring countries to interfere
Go to Source
Read More
News18 Evening Digest: Yunus Govt Orders Fast-Track Trial In Osman Hadi Murder Case & Other Top Stories
We are also covering: After Bangladesh Activist Osman Hadi’s Killing, Another Leader From His Party Shot In The Head and Doctor Assaults Patient At Govt Hospital In Shimla. Read More
Avatar: Fire and Ash tops US box office despite middling reviews
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third outing in James Cameron’s blockbuster sci-fi adventure series, has topped the US and Canada box office on its opening weekend.
The latest in the franchise took an estimated $88m (£65. Read More
Adah Sharma reveals she’s been creating her AI doppelganger for 5 years
Adah Sharma reminisces about a thrilling 2025 that pushed the boundaries of genres, intertwining drama, comedy, and surprising turns. Read More
Dario Yazbek Bernal wraps for ‘White’; film explores Colombia peace
Mexican star Dario Yazbek Bernal has wrapped up his time on the Indian set of ‘White,’ a compelling film featuring Vikrant Massey as the renowned spiritual figure Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Read More
Sonu Nigam: “My job is musical and athletic”; reveals pre-show ritual
Legendary singer Sonu Nigam, currently on his ‘Satrangi Re India Tour’, reveals the physical discipline behind his performances. Read More
Rakesh Bedi says his prediction about Dhurandhar has come true
Actor Rakesh Bedi’s prediction about ‘Dhurandhar’ shattering box office expectations has come true. The film is experiencing immense success, with audiences showering it with unprecedented love. Read More
Bank Holidays This Week: Long Christmas Break Ahead, See When Banks In Your City Will Be Closed
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Banks across several parts of India will observe multiple closures in the week from December 22 to December 28, driven by a mix of regional festivals, national observances a Read More
Adani’s Navi Mumbai Airport To Go Live With Free High-Speed Wi-Fi, Digital Passenger Updates
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Adani Group’s Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) will deploy a digital-first passenger communication system anchored by free high-speed Wi-Fi when the airpo Read More
2026 Crypto Playbook: Trends That Could Redefine Portfolios
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As we move into 2026, the world of crypto is entering its strongest and most promising phase yet. Read More
Foxconn’s iPhone Push In India: 30,000 Workers Hired In Just 9 Months At New Bengaluru Factory
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Foxconn’s new iPhone assembly plant near Bengaluru has quietly expanded its manufacturing in India. Read More
Foxconn’s iPhone Push In India: 30,000 Workers Hired In Just 9 Months At New Bengaluru Factory
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Foxconn’s new iPhone assembly plant near Bengaluru has quietly expanded its manufacturing in India. 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
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
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Novak Djokovic’s chances of winning 25th Grand Slam ‘reducing with age’ but still in the race
Former Australian Open finalist has said that Novak Djokovic’s chances of winning another Grand Slam are reducing with age but believes the Serbian star is still in the race. Read More
Bangladesh says it has identified three involved in unrest near Indian official’s residence
At a high-level meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reviewed the country’s overall security situation with senior officials
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France’s PM Lecornu in race against time to pass stopgap budget bill to avoid shutdown
After a parliamentary committee failed to hammer out a full 2026 budget bill, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is in a race against time to get an emergency legislation passed to keep the government running in the new year in the absence of a Read More
‘Risk Of Extended Stay Abroad’: Apple Issues Advisory To Employees Amid US Visa Delays
The move places Apple alongside other major technology firms such as Google and Microsoft, which have also cautioned staff against international travel in recent weeks. Read More
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