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India-Russia defence ties: IAF hosts joint Exercise AviaIndra-2025; bilateral cooperation, aerospace synergy in focus
Screen grab: X/ANI
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is hosting Exercise AviaIndra-2025, a joint exercise with the Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFASF), from December 15 to 22. Read More
Maharashtra News: Thackeray Brothers to Announce Alliance Before Nominations to Avoid Defections Ahead of BMC Polls
In a major political development ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Thackeray brothers are set to announce their alliance just a day before the nomination process begins. Read More
Delhi NCR Pollution Crises: Delhi-NCR Chokes Under Dense Smog as Pollution Persists Despite Strong Winds, Govt Enforces Fuel Curbs
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR continue to reel under a thick blanket of smog, with dense haze visible across multiple areas for yet another day. Read More
Breaking: Uncontrolled Car Hits Four Students in Wardha, Maharashtra, All Injured But Safe
A road accident was reported from Wardha district in Maharashtra, where an uncontrolled car hit four students, leaving all of them injured. Read More
VB-G RAM G Bill: 125 Days Job Guarantee Bill Sparks Political Showdown in Parliament
A major political confrontation has erupted in Parliament over the new rural employment bill, which increases guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125. Read More
Whitney Leavitt announces her first movie, ‘All for Love’
Whitney Leavitt, star of ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ is set to make her film debut in the Christmas rom-com “All for Love,” opposite Jesse Kove. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ records biggest 2nd week; set to gross Rs 500 crore
Director Aditya Dhar’s spy actioner ‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, has created box office history yet again, registering the biggest second week ever for a Hindi film. Read More
‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ BO day 5: Film crosses Rs 70 crore
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ is dominating the box office, crossing ₹70 crore in just five days. Read More
Rob Reiner death case: Prosecutors charge Nick Reiner with 2 counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death; could seek death penalty
Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Read More
Doctor who helped sell ketamine to Perry avoids prison
FILE – Actor Matthew Perry participates in the BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the mini-series “The Kennedys After Camelot” in New York, March 30, 2017. Read More
December Bank Holidays: Are Banks Closed on December 17? Check Full State-Wise List
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The final month of the year features a mix of festivals, religious observances and commemorative events across several states. Read More
Warner Bros Discovery Unconvinced By Paramount’s $108 Billion Proposal; Netflix Could Benefit: Reports
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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is expected to turn down Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid valued at $108. Read More
Stock Markets Start Firm As Rupee Weakens, Sensex Opens Above 84,700, Nifty Tests 25,900
The Indian benchmark indices opened higher amid rupee weakness on Wednesday as the Sensex started trade at 84,735.59 or 55 points higher and the Nifty opened trade at 25,871.60, up by more than 11 points. Read More
Buy Or Wait? Silver Rates In India Fall Today (Dec 16), Get Latest 1 Gm, 1 Kg Price
Silver prices in India slipped on Tuesday, as gold rates also declined across major markets. Gold prices were declining in early trade, while silver retreated after recently hitting a record high on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Read More
AI Is Changing How We Budget, But Should You Let It Control Your Finances?
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Artificial intelligence is slowly becoming part of how people manage their money. 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
Disneyland Paris to open Disney Adventure World in March 2026
A new chapter in European tourism begins on March 29, 2026, when Disney Adventure World officially opens at Disneyland Paris, introducing World of Frozen and an array of groundbreaking experiences that push the limits of immersive storytellin Read More
India-Russia defence ties: IAF hosts joint Exercise AviaIndra-2025; bilateral cooperation, aerospace synergy in focus
Screen grab: X/ANI
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is hosting Exercise AviaIndra-2025, a joint exercise with the Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFASF), from December 15 to 22. Read More
Maharashtra News: Thackeray Brothers to Announce Alliance Before Nominations to Avoid Defections Ahead of BMC Polls
In a major political development ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Thackeray brothers are set to announce their alliance just a day before the nomination process begins. Read More
Delhi NCR Pollution Crises: Delhi-NCR Chokes Under Dense Smog as Pollution Persists Despite Strong Winds, Govt Enforces Fuel Curbs
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR continue to reel under a thick blanket of smog, with dense haze visible across multiple areas for yet another day. Read More
Breaking: Uncontrolled Car Hits Four Students in Wardha, Maharashtra, All Injured But Safe
A road accident was reported from Wardha district in Maharashtra, where an uncontrolled car hit four students, leaving all of them injured. Read More
VB-G RAM G Bill: 125 Days Job Guarantee Bill Sparks Political Showdown in Parliament
A major political confrontation has erupted in Parliament over the new rural employment bill, which increases guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125. Read More
Whitney Leavitt announces her first movie, ‘All for Love’
Whitney Leavitt, star of ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ is set to make her film debut in the Christmas rom-com “All for Love,” opposite Jesse Kove. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ records biggest 2nd week; set to gross Rs 500 crore
Director Aditya Dhar’s spy actioner ‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, has created box office history yet again, registering the biggest second week ever for a Hindi film. Read More
‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ BO day 5: Film crosses Rs 70 crore
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ is dominating the box office, crossing ₹70 crore in just five days. Read More
Rob Reiner death case: Prosecutors charge Nick Reiner with 2 counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death; could seek death penalty
Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Read More
Doctor who helped sell ketamine to Perry avoids prison
FILE – Actor Matthew Perry participates in the BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the mini-series “The Kennedys After Camelot” in New York, March 30, 2017. Read More
December Bank Holidays: Are Banks Closed on December 17? Check Full State-Wise List
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The final month of the year features a mix of festivals, religious observances and commemorative events across several states. Read More
Warner Bros Discovery Unconvinced By Paramount’s $108 Billion Proposal; Netflix Could Benefit: Reports
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is expected to turn down Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid valued at $108. Read More
Stock Markets Start Firm As Rupee Weakens, Sensex Opens Above 84,700, Nifty Tests 25,900
The Indian benchmark indices opened higher amid rupee weakness on Wednesday as the Sensex started trade at 84,735.59 or 55 points higher and the Nifty opened trade at 25,871.60, up by more than 11 points. Read More
Buy Or Wait? Silver Rates In India Fall Today (Dec 16), Get Latest 1 Gm, 1 Kg Price
Silver prices in India slipped on Tuesday, as gold rates also declined across major markets. Gold prices were declining in early trade, while silver retreated after recently hitting a record high on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Read More
AI Is Changing How We Budget, But Should You Let It Control Your Finances?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Artificial intelligence is slowly becoming part of how people manage their money. 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
Disneyland Paris to open Disney Adventure World in March 2026
A new chapter in European tourism begins on March 29, 2026, when Disney Adventure World officially opens at Disneyland Paris, introducing World of Frozen and an array of groundbreaking experiences that push the limits of immersive storytellin Read More
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UAE: Dubai uses drones to clean traffic signals in RTA pilot project
RTA uses drones to clean Dubai’s traffic signals/Image: X
Cleaning traffic signals just got high-tech. Read More
Saudi Arabia hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake, region records fourth tremor in 2025
4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Saudi Arabia / image: @ncmuae
Residents of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province experienced an unexpected start to their Wednesday as a moderate earthquake rippled through the region. Read More
Rubio, Hegseth face rare grilling by US lawmakers over Venezuela boat strikes
Hegseth says the Pentagon will release to select lawmakers the full, unedited video of a September 2 second military strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean that’s been criticised because of a second hit on the boat
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‘Nations must stand together against radical Islamic terrorism’: Trump after Bondi beach shooting
Donald Trump called for international unity against radical Islamic terrorism as Australia prepared to bury victims of the deadly Sydney Hanukkah shooting. Read More
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