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Nepal, Dec. 24 -- Biogas plants were once quite popular in Nepal's rural and peri-urban areas. It was common to see a small, circular concrete pit in nearly every household. Families generated biogas ... Read More


Delhi HC declines to halt 'UP 77' release for now, seeks affidavit on disclaimer

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to intervene at this stage in the broadcast of the web series 'UP 77', while recording categorical assurances from the producers that t... Read More


'Cannot even take care of own children': Eknath Shinde's scathing jibe at Raj Thackeray as cousins reunite for BMC polls

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Reunion of once-estranged cousins Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, ahead of the BMC polls, has ignited widespread criticism from the opposition. Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath... Read More


Mohali sees 2 suicides in two days

Mohali, Dec. 24 -- Two women in Mohali reportedly died by suicide within two days. In the first case, a 24-year-old eight-month pregnant woman died by suicide in Mohali. According to the police, the h... Read More


Why Jane Austen readers still leave letters at her graveside

Nepal, Dec. 24 -- When Jane Austen died in July 1817, aged just 41, she was buried in Winchester Cathedral. I moved to the city in 2025. As a lecturer in English literature, I have long researched and... Read More


Constable injured after accidental discharge of firearm at police station

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A police constable was injured and admitted to hospital after a firearm was accidentally discharged inside the Ambalangoda Police Station this evening (24), police said. The inj... Read More


Land record of several acres 'forged' in Araria record room, probe finds

ARARIA, Dec. 24 -- A case of "manipulation in land record" purportedly committed during statewide land survey in Bihar has come to light in Araria district. The manipulation or forgery of papers of se... Read More


Brahmin MLAs hold meeting during UP Assembly session, focus on community upliftment

Lucknow, Dec. 24 -- During the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Winter Session, Brahmin community MLAs organised a meeting with about four dozen MLAs in attendance. MLA Ratnakar Mishra, who attended... Read More


NDA holds 1st round of seat-sharing talks in TN

Chennai, Dec. 24 -- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, led by opposition heavyweight All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Tuesday held its first round of seat-sharin... Read More


Cote d'Ivoire boss Fae warns squad to avoid overconfidence against Mozambique

France, Dec. 24 -- The Ivorians outwitted Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the 2023 Cup of Nations to brandish the trophy for a third time. Nearly two years on from that triumph just outside Abidjan, Fae ... Read More