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Japan Cabinet approves record JPY 122.31 trillion budget for FY2026

Tokyo, Dec. 26 -- Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion) for fiscal 2026, underscoring the newly appointed Prime Minister San... Read More


"Main concern now is rise of the right wing": Ex-diplomat on Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has described the return of Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), to Banglades... Read More


19th Elephant and Tourism Festival begins in Sauraha

Chitwan, Dec. 26 -- The 19th edition of the Elephant and Tourism Festival officially began in Sauraha on Friday, a major tourist destination in Chitwan, with organisers hoping the event will help revi... Read More


French apples showcased in Mumbai ahead of all-India retail roll out

India, Dec. 26 -- Mediawire New Delhi [India], December 26: The Interprofessional Association for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (INTERFEL) introduced the new season of French apples in India with a tas... Read More


'I made a mistake': Actress Parno Mittra quits BJP, joins Mamata Banerjee's TMC ahead of 2026 polls

Kolkata/IBNS, Dec. 26 -- Bengali actress Parno Mittra joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday, quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2026 assembly polls in West Bengal. Parno, ... Read More


MEA reacts after Indian-origin dies after 8-hour wait at hospital: 'Canada should take responsibility'

India, Dec. 26 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reacted to the death of an Indian-origin man in Canada, who died of alleged medical negligence while waiting for treatment at a hospi... Read More


Rajat Kapoor says he is 'still standing behind Tabu' in Drishyam 3, there's 'no arc' to his character

India, Dec. 26 -- Actor Rajat Kapoor will soon reprise his role as Mahesh Deshmukh, a civilian husband to a cop named Meera Deshmukh, played by Tabu in the third instalment of the Drishyam franchise. ... Read More


Client can't say 'profits are mine, losses are yours' to stockbroker: HC

India, Dec. 26 -- Granting relief to a stockbroking firm, the Bombay High Court held that clients who allow a broker to trade on their behalf and accept the risks of the volatile market cannot later w... Read More


How to view the contradictory narrative in the Pentagons report

Bangladesh, Dec. 26 -- The Pentagons annual report on Chinas military and security developments, released on December 23, offers a revealing glimpse into the contradictions at the heart of contemporar... Read More


Jamie Lever announces social media break after backlash over Tanya Mittal mimicry: 'Recent events have made me feel.'

India, Dec. 26 -- Comedian and mimicry artist Jamie Lever, who often mimics several celebrities on her Instagram account through her reels, has announced a temporary break from social media. Jamie too... Read More