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UP Horror: Man Kills Wife, Two Daughters For Not Wearing Burqa; Buries Bodies At Home
The incident took place on December 10 in Ghari Daulat village under the Kandhla police station area, but remained hidden for several days until police uncovered it on Tuesday. Read More
PM Modi conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour in Addis Ababa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest award ‘The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali. Read More
Security concerns: MEA summons Dhaka high commissioner; Bangladesh leader’s remark on northeast in focus
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NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah, as per news agency ANI.This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat, according to ANI. Read More
Missed The Vistadome? The Scenic Bengaluru–Mangaluru Train Is Running Again
Though the fare is slightly higher than standard seating, passengers often say the experience justifies the cost. For many, it feels like a short scenic holiday inside the train. Read More
National Herald Case: Sonia & Rahul Gandhi Out on Bail, Supreme Court Rejects Quashing Plea
In the ongoing National Herald case, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with other accused, are out on bail while facing allegations related to financial irregularities under the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act). 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
UP Horror: Man Kills Wife, Two Daughters For Not Wearing Burqa; Buries Bodies At Home
The incident took place on December 10 in Ghari Daulat village under the Kandhla police station area, but remained hidden for several days until police uncovered it on Tuesday. Read More
PM Modi conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour in Addis Ababa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest award ‘The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali. Read More
Security concerns: MEA summons Dhaka high commissioner; Bangladesh leader’s remark on northeast in focus
(Screengrab)
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah, as per news agency ANI.This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat, according to ANI. Read More
Missed The Vistadome? The Scenic Bengaluru–Mangaluru Train Is Running Again
Though the fare is slightly higher than standard seating, passengers often say the experience justifies the cost. For many, it feels like a short scenic holiday inside the train. Read More
National Herald Case: Sonia & Rahul Gandhi Out on Bail, Supreme Court Rejects Quashing Plea
In the ongoing National Herald case, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with other accused, are out on bail while facing allegations related to financial irregularities under the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act). 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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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier amid criticism of 2026 World Cup pricing
Football’s governing body said that the discounted tickets would cover all 104 matches of the tournament, including the final. Read More
UK inflation falls to 3.2% in November, boosting expectations of Bank of England rate cut
Britain’s inflation cooled more than expected in November, strengthening expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates this week. Read More
Why has oil become the flashpoint in Trump’s campaign against Venezuela?
Oil is at the heart of US President Donald Trump’s escalating confrontation with Venezuela. Read More
‘Great to see Babis back’: Trump congratulates Czech PM after taking charge
US President Donald Trump congratulated Czech PM Andrej Babis after taking the charge. Trump said it is great to see Babis appointed as the Prime Minister and expects ‘incredible things’ from him. Read More
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