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"Publicly apologise": SP MP Iqra Hasan criticises Nitish Kumar over hijab incident

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan strongly criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a viral incident involving a woman's hijab, calling the act "humiliating" and demanding a... Read More


TikTok owner ByteDance agrees deal to prevent US ban

United Kingdom, Dec. 19 -- TikTok owner ByteDance has signed a deal to prevent the social media platform from being banned in the US. The Chinese company has put pen to paper on binding agreements wi... Read More


A third of Brits use AI for emotional support

United Kingdom, Dec. 19 -- One in three Brits are using artificial intelligence (AI) for emotional support. The AI Security Institute (AISI) has revealed that 33 per cent of people polled had turned ... Read More


UK Foreign Office was hacked in October

United Kingdom, Dec. 19 -- The UK Foreign Office was hacked in October, a government minister has confirmed. Trade minister Chris Bryant explained that there was a low risk to "any individual" as a r... Read More


Saudi Arabia, India sign agreement on short-stay visa exemption

Hyderabad, Dec. 19 -- Saudi Arabia and India have signed an agreement for mutual exemption of short stay visas for those who hold diplomatic, special, and official passports of both counties. Accordi... Read More


PHOTOS: Super Eagles land in grand style in Morocco for 2025 AFCON

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- In the usual tradition of style and finesse, the Super Eagles have touched down in Morocco as Nigeria's quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title gathers momentum. The three-... Read More


Yen Tu Festival 2025 kicks off in Quang Ninh province

Quang Ninh, Dec. 19 -- The Yen Tu Festival 2025 began on December 18 in Quang Ninh province, offering a lively cultural showcase that introduces Vietnam to the world as a safe, welcoming nation with a... Read More


Brian Smith firing row: Ohio coach had an affair with student, alcohol problem; 'who is she?'

India, Dec. 19 -- Ohio University fired coach Brian Smith over his alleged affair with an undergraduate student, The Columbus Dispatch reported Thursday. The publication further added that the 45-year... Read More


Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' at 387, thick smog persists in the city

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- The national capital, Delhi, woke up to poor air quality on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor'... Read More


Trump signs order to speed up marijuana reclassification to Schedule III-Know legal status, what it means for businesses

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to speed up the rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to the less severe Schedule III, stating tha... Read More