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India closes two more Bangladesh visa centres amid rising 'security concerns'

Dhaka/IBNS, Dec. 18 -- India has shut down two more visa application centres in Bangladesh, extending restrictions beyond Dhaka to Rajshahi and Khulna, citing a "worsening security situation". The de... Read More


CBI books cyber fraudster who duped woman of rRs.r1.86 crore

India, Dec. 18 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against unknown cyber fraudsters for cheating a woman of Rs.1.86 crore by posing as CBI officials and threatening to a... Read More


Jakarta builds 267 micro parks in drive for greener global city

Jakarta, Dec. 18 -- Jakarta has begun developing 267 urban micro parks across neighborhoods to improve air quality, reduce extreme heat and raise living standards, as the capital accelerates efforts t... Read More


North Texas dad survives sudden heart attack, urges others not to ignore warning signs during holidays

India, Dec. 18 -- A North Texas-based father, who survived a heart attack, is using his experience to urge others not to dismiss warning signs during the holiday season, a period doctors say carries h... Read More


ILO Director-General commends Bangladesh for labour reforms

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government of Bangladesh has received commendation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) for its wide-ranging labour reforms. In a letter dated December 17, 2025, ILO... Read More


Love Horoscope Today for December 18, 2025: A day to listen more closely to what the heart is saying

India, Dec. 18 -- justify;">Aries: That soft side of yours may lead someone on today, even without effort. If you are single, there is no need to harden up. Your gentle nature can attract the right at... Read More


Satcom pricing up to companies, not govt: Scindia in parl

India, Dec. 18 -- New Delhi The government will not regulate the pricing of satellite internet services in India, with companies free to decide what they charge customers, Union communications ministe... Read More


Cinema about cinema: Bollywood discovers its most bankable subject- itself

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- A barometer check of India's obsession with its movie stars can be had on weekends outside an unmistakable bungalow in Juhu, central Mumbai. Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, when... Read More


Speciale Invest to launch Rs.1,600 crore growth fund for deeptech investment

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Deeptech-focused venture capital firm Speciale Invest is set to launch its second growth focused fund, with a target of Rs.1,400 crore-1,600 crore ($177 million), according to to... Read More


Adulteration fears may spur premium dairy boom in urban markets

Bengaluru/New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- A renewed crackdown on adulterated dairy products, combined with a shift among urban consumers towards farm-to-table food, is reshaping the dairy market in the world's ... Read More