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Reps probe discrepancies in gazetted tax laws, set up seven-member committee

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The House of Representatives has established a seven-member ad hoc committee to investigate alleged discrepancies between tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions ... Read More


From Dust to Life: How Tal Chhapar Became India's Grassland Revival Blueprint

India, Dec. 18 -- Once a parched and degraded grassland where blackbucks depended on handouts of food and water to survive, Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in India's Rajasthan is now witnessing a quie... Read More


A $600-million Byju's deal unwound: Great Learning finds its way back to founders

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The co-founder of upskilling business Great Learning that e-learning platform Byju's had acquired in 2021 has bought back the Indian unit of the sold company for a fraction of th... Read More


Memory foam pillows: Top-rated picks for better sleep quality and spine alignment

India, Dec. 18 -- A good night's sleep starts with what supports your head. Memory foam pillows have earned their place on that shortlist for a reason. They respond to body pressure, easing into shape... Read More


Gold should now be seen more as an "insurance policy", SIP route advisable at current levels: Analysts

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- In 2025, gold and silver prices have surged to record highs in India, driven by a potent mix of global monetary easing, geopolitical uncertainty and sharp domestic currency depre... Read More


Global uncertainty could create a 3-5% downside, warns Sushant Bhansali; sees small-cap stocks reviving in 2026

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India's equity markets may be entering a phase of cautious optimism, said Sushant Bhansali, CEO, Ambit Asset Management, in an interview with LiveMint. He believes the Nifty is p... Read More


Lalit Modi hosts Vijay Mallya's pre-70th birthday party at London home, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw among guests

India, Dec. 18 -- Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi hosted a star-studded pre-birthday bash for his friend and former businessman Vijay Mallya at his London home. Several guests a... Read More


Stock market today: Trade set up for Nifty 50 to Indian Rupee; 8 stocks to buy or sell on Thursday - 18 December 2025

Stock market today, Dec. 18 -- Global markets enter today's session on a cautious footing following a sharp overnight sell-off in the US. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow extended their losing streak as i... Read More


Nepal rolls out first five-year Everest cleanup plan

Kathmandu, Dec. 18 -- In 2000, Japanese climber Ken Noguchi launched what is widely regarded as the first organised clean-up campaign on Mount Everest, the 8,848.86-metre peak long celebrated as the u... Read More


Tinubu confirms Friday presentation of 2026 budget to National Assembly

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- President Bola Tinubu will on Friday present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, despite the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fisca... Read More