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HTLS 2025: Hugh Grant reveals his father was born in India, calls himself 'half Indian'

India, Dec. 6 -- British actor Hugh Grant took the stage at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS) 2025 on Saturday to look back at the time spent in India shooting for a project in 1988 and ref... Read More


Sudan Civil War Day 964: RSF Accuses SAF of Border Strike as Chad Buckles Under Refugee Surge

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Sudan - Smoke still curled from the wreckage of the Adre border crossing on Saturday, where the RSF accused Sudanese Armed Forces of launching a devastating airstrike that severed... Read More


Indonesia plans to buy 200 helicopters for defense, disaster response

Jakarta, Dec. 6 -- President Prabowo Subianto announced a plan to procure up to 200 helicopters next year to strengthen Indonesia's defense posture and improve the country's preparedness for natural d... Read More


India backs UNGA vote to renew UNRWA mandate for three years

New York, Dec. 6 -- India voted in favour at the United Nations General Assembly to renew the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for the next three ye... Read More


"Patience pays dividends": RCB head coach Malolan on WPL 2026 auction

Mumbai, Dec. 6 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan spoke on his team's outing in the recent Women's Premier League (WPL) auction ahead of 2026 season, saying that "stayi... Read More


Amid Dhurandhar's record-breaking box office opening, Deepika Padukone urges everyone to watch Ranveer Singh's espionage drama: 'Worth every minute'

India, Dec. 6 -- Dhurandhar was one of the most-awaited films of 2025. The film hit cinemas on December 5 and started with an amazing box office number as it collected Rs. 27 crore on day 1. Amid the ... Read More


Prime Bank unveils Sustainability Report and Climate Action Report

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Prime Bank PLC. has officially launched its Sustainability Report and Climate Action Report at a ceremony held at The Westin Dhaka, reaffirming its commitment to responsible and clima... Read More


Indonesian navy hospital ship treats flood victims in North Sumatra

Jakarta, Dec. 6 -- Indonesia's Navy has deployed its hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 (KRI RJW-992) to provide free medical services for flood survivors in North Sumatra, the country'... Read More


Customs duty simplification to be next reform push, says Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Reforming India's customs duty regime, by lowering rates on selected goods, increasing transparency, and reducing officials' discretion, will be the next major economic reform pus... Read More


Hugh Grant calls himself 'half Indian', reveals father was born in undivided India at HTLS 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- At the 23rd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, British actor Hugh Grant revealed that his family has roots in the Indian subcontinent. Speaking at the event, the 64-year-old actor... Read More