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AFCON 2025: Ranking contenders for Africa's top prize

Nigeria, Dec. 21 -- As the curtain rises on the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, the sense of anticipation across the continent is unmistakable. Twenty-four nations, shaped by history, hunger and recent f... Read More


Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a second year in a row. At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, up ... Read More


From Faith to Festival

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Christmas today arrives wrapped in familiarity-trees, gifts, carols, Santa Claus-yet its history is far less fixed than modern rituals suggest. What is striking is not how old Ch... Read More


Motihari police announces cash reward on head of 100 criminals

BETTIAH, Dec. 21 -- The Motihari police on Saturday announced cash rewards on as many as 100 criminals, including the husband of the Motihari mayor, in Bihar's East Champaran district, officials said.... Read More


Maharashtra: Vote counting begins for Washim and Trimbakeshwar Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayat polls

Washim, Dec. 21 -- The counting of votes for the Washim Municipal Council, Trimbakeshwar Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections 2025 began on Sunday. The strongroom of the Trimbakeshwar Muni... Read More


The Cost of Complacency

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Terrorists have struck again, killing 15 people-this time at the heart of Australia-targeting the Jewish community during their religious festival, Hanukkah, at the popular touri... Read More


Crossing over from Colaba to Horniman Circle, and the enduring appeal of Amrita Sher-Gil

India, Dec. 21 -- Choosing an art gallery's location can be critical to its success. Unlike many industries, for galleries there is an implicit imperative to cluster together. In Mumbai, the gallery s... Read More


Naagin 7: From Mouni Roy to Tejasswi Prakash, a look back at the stunning shape-shifters of Ekta Kapoor's supernatural series

India, Dec. 21 -- Ekta Kapoor is set to bring the latest installment of her popular Naagin franchise. Ever since Ekta announced Priyanka Chahar Choudhury as the main lead of Naagin 7 on Bigg Boss 19, ... Read More


AP: TDP state chief calls for collective responsibility in building a polio-free society

Vijayawada, Dec. 21 -- : Telugu Desam Party (TDP) State president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao on Saturday took part in the Pulse Polio immunisation programme at the Primary Health Centre near... Read More


After Nidhhi Agerwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu gets mobbed at event; internet wonders why fans cannot accept 'boundaries'

India, Dec. 21 -- A few days ago, at a song launch event for The Raja Saab, actor Nidhhi Agerwal was mobbed and manhandled by the crowd while exiting the venue. On Sunday, a similar incident took plac... Read More