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Mpox outbreak officially ends in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN, Dec. 17 -- Sierra Leone has declared the end of an mpox outbreak in the country. The declaration on Tuesday aligns with international health standards, which require a minimum of 42 days wi... Read More


Confirmed: Allu Arjun-Atlee film to be a two-part saga, here's when the first part will be out

India, Dec. 17 -- Allu Arjun is busy shooting for his new film under the direction of Atlee. A chunk of the film has already been wrapped up in Mumbai and was supposed to release in April 2026. Watch... Read More


GST-cut led lower premiums aren't enough to drive health insurance sector growth: Insurers

Mumbai, Dec. 17 -- The recent exemption of retail health insurance from the goods and services tax regime has helped reduce premiums. But that alone is not enough to drive growth as the industry conti... Read More


PM Modi addresses joint session of Ethiopian Parliament, hails democracy and shared civilisational ties

Addis Ababa, Dec. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a Joint Session of the Parliament of Ethiopia, becoming the 18th parliament worldwide where he has delivered an address. Ca... Read More


The Thoothukudi Fallout

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Seven years after the Sterlite Copper plant was shut down in Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), the town continues to bear the fallout of a decision taken in the heat of tragedy and prolo... Read More


Bondi Beach attack: Shooter wakes up from coma, faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder

Sydney/IBNS, Dec. 17 -- Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused in the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, has regained consciousness after weeks in a coma and has now been charged with 59 crimi... Read More


Lionel Messi hugs Anant Ambani, performs traditional rituals during Vantara visit

India, Dec. 17 -- Global football legend Lionel Messi visited Vantara with Anant Ambani, the founder of the wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre. In the videos and pictures that ha... Read More


Elgar Parishad case:HC inclined to allow Gautam Navlakha to shift to Delhi till trial begins

India, Dec. 17 -- The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said it was inclined to allow human rights activist Gautam Navlakha to shift to his house in Delhi until the trial in the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Korega... Read More


Steve Smith ruled out of Adelaide Test moments before start with vertigo-like symptoms; Khawaja gets redemption shot

India, Dec. 17 -- Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on the morning of the match after suffering vertigo-like symptoms, forcing a last-minute reshuffle to the home team's pl... Read More


"He fit the position perfectly," skipper Shreyas Iyer opens up on new purchases as Punjab Kings finalise squad for IPL 2026

Abu Dhabi, Dec. 17 -- Punjab Kings (PBKS) concluded the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction with four significant acquisitions, completing their 25-player squad for the upcoming season. The... Read More