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Indian visa centre in Dhaka now operational

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- After assessing the security situation on Thursday morning, Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka is now operational and functioning as normal. "We do understand the diffic... Read More


Amritsar Police busts cross-border narco smuggling cartel, arrests 3

Amritsar, Dec. 18 -- The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested three drug smugglers and seized 4.5 kilograms of heroin and one pistol. In a post on X on Thursday, the Director General of Polic... Read More


When Markets Rise but the Economy Softens: How Young Indian Investors Should Read the Split

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- U.S. markets have stepped into December with surprising strength. That alone would be encouraging, but it comes at a moment when several November indicators are moving in the opp... Read More


Greg Biffle net worth: How rich is the NASCAR driver? Contract and other details out

India, Dec. 18 -- Greg Biffle is a well-known professional stock car racing driver who began his NASCAR career in 1996. Nicknamed "the Biff," the 55-year-old has made a fortune from his years-long car... Read More


Radhika Apte on the work hour debate as a new mother: Won't work unless producers agree to all-inclusive 12 hour shifts

India, Dec. 18 -- The work hour debate for female actors, especially new mothers has been doing the rounds for the last few months. It all started ever since actor Deepika Padukone was reportedly oust... Read More


India shuts down visa application centres in Bangladesh's Khuna, Rajshahi due to protests

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- India has shut down visa application centres in Khulna and Rajshahi in Bangladesh due to anti-India protests, an official of the High Commission of India in Dhaka said on Thursday. ... Read More


Nigeria bans mineral processing plants in residential areas, mandates plastic producers to clean up

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Nigeria has ordered mineral processing companies to cease operations within residential and restricted areas. The government also mandated plastic manufacturers and bottling compan... Read More


Akamai and Visa Tackle Identity and Fraud in Agentic Shopping

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Akamai Technologies and Visa are betting that agentic commerce will not scale without a verifiable trust layer. Their newly announced collaboration integrates Visa's Trusted Agen... Read More


Speaker endorses certificate on three key Bills

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate on three Bills yesterday (17). Accordingly, the Speaker end... Read More


Barometers pare losses; Nifty trades above 25,850 mark

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- Key equity benchmarks recovered from early losses to trade marginally higher by mid-morning, though market sentiment remained cautious as the indices headed toward a fourth straight... Read More