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‘Cap Prices Of Glucose Monitors, Make In India’: Parliament Panel Says Amid High Costs
The committee observed the absence of concrete regulatory intervention on pricing and insurance coverage that continue to make CGMs and essential diabetic medicines unaffordable. Read More
More Deletions In Bengal Electoral Roll? EC Official Says 1.34 Crore Names Under Scanner | Exclusive
EC Special Observer Subrata Gupta said the figure includes upload and data-conversion errors, along with bona fide and manual errors, all of which are under scrutiny. Read More
Bengaluru Tops Toyota Sales In India: What’s Making The City Buy More?
In Bengaluru, rising daily commute distances, traffic congestion and growing awareness about fuel efficiency are influencing buying decisions, says Toyota. Read More
MEA Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner Over Threats To New Delhi’s Envoy, Anti-India Remarks
MEA summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner after provocative statements by student leader Hasnat Abdullah, who said Dhaka will ‘sever’ India’s ‘seven sisters’. Read More
‘Land Of Lion’: PM Modi ‘Feels At Home’ In Ethiopia, Says It Reminds Him Of Gujarat
PM Modi, in his speech, said, “Ethiopia is the land of lions. Read More
Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
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Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet is compiling his list of five Brits who he considers to be all-time greats. 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
Repo Rate Likely To Stay Low For Extended Period, Says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
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Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said interest rates in the country are likely to remain low for a “long period of time”, citing the resilience 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
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
‘Cap Prices Of Glucose Monitors, Make In India’: Parliament Panel Says Amid High Costs
The committee observed the absence of concrete regulatory intervention on pricing and insurance coverage that continue to make CGMs and essential diabetic medicines unaffordable. Read More
More Deletions In Bengal Electoral Roll? EC Official Says 1.34 Crore Names Under Scanner | Exclusive
EC Special Observer Subrata Gupta said the figure includes upload and data-conversion errors, along with bona fide and manual errors, all of which are under scrutiny. Read More
Bengaluru Tops Toyota Sales In India: What’s Making The City Buy More?
In Bengaluru, rising daily commute distances, traffic congestion and growing awareness about fuel efficiency are influencing buying decisions, says Toyota. Read More
MEA Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner Over Threats To New Delhi’s Envoy, Anti-India Remarks
MEA summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner after provocative statements by student leader Hasnat Abdullah, who said Dhaka will ‘sever’ India’s ‘seven sisters’. Read More
‘Land Of Lion’: PM Modi ‘Feels At Home’ In Ethiopia, Says It Reminds Him Of Gujarat
PM Modi, in his speech, said, “Ethiopia is the land of lions. Read More
Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
6 hours ago
ShareSave
Colin PatersonEntertainment correspondent
ShareSave
Reuters
Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet is compiling his list of five Brits who he considers to be all-time greats. 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
Repo Rate Likely To Stay Low For Extended Period, Says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said interest rates in the country are likely to remain low for a “long period of time”, citing the resilience 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
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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Jeddah University 2026 Postgraduate Admissions: Programs, fees and how to apply
Jeddah University opens 2026 Postgraduate Admissions online now / Image: File
Jeddah University has officially opened admissions for its postgraduate programs (Master’s and Ph.D.) for the academic year 2026. Read More
PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome At Ethiopian Parliament In Addis Ababa | Video
Calling the moment a great privilege, PM Modi said it was wonderful to be in Ethiopia, the “land of lions”. Read More
Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
6 hours ago
ShareSave
Colin PatersonEntertainment correspondent
ShareSave
Reuters
Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet is compiling his list of five Brits who he considers to be all-time greats. Read More
Bengaluru Tops Toyota Sales In India: What’s Making The City Buy More?
In Bengaluru, rising daily commute distances, traffic congestion and growing awareness about fuel efficiency are influencing buying decisions, says Toyota. Read More
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