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Sensex, Nifty slip for fourth day amid trade deal uncertainty

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- The headline equity indices closed marginally lower today, extending their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid continued uncerta... Read More


End of an era: First Femina Miss India Meher Castelino passes away

Mumbai/IBNS, Dec. 18 -- Meher Castelino, India's first Femina Miss India and a pioneer of fashion journalism, passed away on Wednesday, media reports said. She was 81. Castelino is survived by her so... Read More


Delhi to deploy 32 high-capacity machines to clean Yamuna drains

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Delhi government has approved the deployment of 32 high-capacity, specialised machines to prevent untreated waste from entering the river Yamuna. Officials said all machines ... Read More


Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has ordered that the three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in the Sippukulama are... Read More


Locals Raise Alarm Over Bush Cutting in Poinguinim, Canacona

Goa, Dec. 18 -- Bush cutting operations in Partagali, Poinguinim, have triggered concern among local residents, who are questioning the Forest Department's approach. According to locals, the complete ... Read More


SRK, Bachchans, Kareena Kapoor among others turn up for kids' annual day function at Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- It was undoubtedly a star-studded evening at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School on Thursday as several Bollywood celebrities stepped out to attend their children's annual day... Read More


Supreme Court ends stalemate over VC appointments in two Kerala universities

India, Dec. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ended months of uncertainty over the appointment of vice-chancellors (VCs) to two state universities in Kerala, expressing hope that future deadlocks be... Read More


How out of favour Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan earned back DC, CSK's trust after spending time out in the wilderness

India, Dec. 18 -- The IPL 2026 auction room in Abu Dhabi witnessed an uncomfortable silence twice, once when Prithvi Shaw's name was called, then again for Sarfaraz Khan. Both players, carrying baggag... Read More


Assam aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure with 25 medical colleges by 2030

Guwahati, Dec. 18 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attended the annual conference of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) held at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati. Addr... Read More


Snowfall in Saudi Arabia turns desert white, internet asks 'Is this AI?'

India, Dec. 18 -- Snowfall in northern Saudi Arabia has left social media users stunned, with many questioning whether the visuals circulating online are even real. Snow recently blanketed the Trojen... Read More