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Annamalai arrested: TN police detains BJP workers for protesting garbage dumping; BJP calls it ‘condemnable’
NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu police on Thursday ‘arrested’ former BJP state president K Annamalai along with other party workers protesting against “dumping of waste from Tiruppur city at Chinnakalipalayam village,” BJP said. Read More
Anti-India Protests, ‘Seven Sisters’ Threat: Decoding Bangladesh Turmoil | Top Points
Anti-India protests erupted in Bangladesh as demonstrators marched toward Indian missions. India shut two visa centres and summoned Dhaka’s envoy amid threats and rising tensions. Read More
Speed or savings? India’s e-commerce boom splits shoppers by income
On one side are shoppers who want groceries delivered to their doorstep in under 10 minutes. Read More
Evening news wrap: G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha; anti-India protests erupt in Bangladesh, and more
NEW DELHI: The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB- G RAM G Bill) has turned into a political slugfest with opposition launching massive protests. Read More
Manikrao Kokate resigns: Maharashtra minister steps down after conviction in fraud case; Ajit Pawar accepts resignation
Manikrao Kokate (File photo)
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate on Thursday submitted his resignation to deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, a day after he was divested of all his ministerial portfolios. 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
‘Dhurandhar’ becomes most pirated film in Pakistan
The ban on the Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ in Pakistan, has reportedly done little to curb its popularity. 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
Looking Back 2025: Who Ruled Global Wealth? From Elon Musk To Zuckerberg, World’s Top 10 Richest
Elon Musk, is a businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2021. His total net worth is $638 billion. 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
Annamalai arrested: TN police detains BJP workers for protesting garbage dumping; BJP calls it ‘condemnable’
NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu police on Thursday ‘arrested’ former BJP state president K Annamalai along with other party workers protesting against “dumping of waste from Tiruppur city at Chinnakalipalayam village,” BJP said. Read More
Anti-India Protests, ‘Seven Sisters’ Threat: Decoding Bangladesh Turmoil | Top Points
Anti-India protests erupted in Bangladesh as demonstrators marched toward Indian missions. India shut two visa centres and summoned Dhaka’s envoy amid threats and rising tensions. Read More
Speed or savings? India’s e-commerce boom splits shoppers by income
On one side are shoppers who want groceries delivered to their doorstep in under 10 minutes. Read More
Evening news wrap: G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha; anti-India protests erupt in Bangladesh, and more
NEW DELHI: The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB- G RAM G Bill) has turned into a political slugfest with opposition launching massive protests. Read More
Manikrao Kokate resigns: Maharashtra minister steps down after conviction in fraud case; Ajit Pawar accepts resignation
Manikrao Kokate (File photo)
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate on Thursday submitted his resignation to deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, a day after he was divested of all his ministerial portfolios. 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
‘Dhurandhar’ becomes most pirated film in Pakistan
The ban on the Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ in Pakistan, has reportedly done little to curb its popularity. 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
Looking Back 2025: Who Ruled Global Wealth? From Elon Musk To Zuckerberg, World’s Top 10 Richest
Elon Musk, is a businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2021. His total net worth is $638 billion. 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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US Visa Bulletin: EB-1 India wait times cut; family-based categories unchanged
The US State Department released the first visa bulletin of 2026, promising good news for Indian Green Card applicants falling in the category of EB-1, as their Final Action Dates moved by one year, meaning that the waiting time to ge Read More
Nina Lin reportedly faces permanent Twitch ban as viral Target livestream sparks fresh outrage online
Nina Lin reportedly faces permanent Twitch ban as viral Target livestream sparks fresh outrage online (Image via Getty)
Nina Lin, the internet personality also known as NinaDaddyIsBack, has reportedly been permanently banned from Tw Read More
‘Violent attack’ thwarted: Seven arrested in Sydney; no link to Bondi terror shooting
Police cordon off an area at Bondi Beach after a reported shooting in Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Read More
Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest in almost three years after sharp dip in inflation
The Bank of England cut its key rate to 3.75 percent after inflation eased to 3.2 percent, aiming to boost the economy amid rising unemployment and divided policymakers. Read More
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