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Six held for smuggling narcotics worth Rs.48 cr

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here have arrested six men for smuggling into the country narcotics worth Rs 48 crore, an official statement is... Read More


Out-of-control escalator at Dhaka university sparks panic among students. Watch

India, Dec. 16 -- A malfunctioning escalator at a university in Dhaka triggered panic among students this week - a short video showing the incident began circulating widely online. The clip, widely s... Read More


FM introduces Insurance laws (Amendment) Bill 2025; proposes 100% FDI in Insurance sector

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, titled "Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha", in the Lok Sabha, aiming to strengthen poli... Read More


Two ministries push cooperative expansion in Islamic institutions

Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Cooperatives to economically empower Indonesia's Muslim community through the ... Read More


"A little bit of homage to him": Akash Ambani on raising first bid for Cameron Green

Abu Dhabi, Dec. 16 -- Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Akash Ambani revealed why they bid for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Akash added ... Read More


LS refers Bill to set up higher education commission to JC

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a resolution to refer a Bill to set up a 13-member body for regulating higher education institutions to a joint committee of Parliament. The prop... Read More


Ethiopia confers its highest award on PM Modi; first Head of State or Government to receive the award

Addis Ababa, Dec. 16 -- Ethiopia on Tuesday conferred its highest award- The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi is the first global Head of State or Head of Gov... Read More


Sonia seeks doubling of Centre's contribution to pay

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday raised the issue of distress faced by women frontline workers in the Rajya Sabha, seeking doubling of the Centre's contribution to ... Read More


Why is the Hood Canal bridge closed? When will it reopen? Latest here

India, Dec. 16 -- The Hood Canal Bridge was closed to traffic on Monday due to intense high winds that made crossing unsafe, according to local authorities and weather reports. The closure has affect... Read More


Structural Overhaul

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The introduction of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill in the Lok Sabha is a significant restructuring of India's higher-education governance in decades. By proposing a si... Read More