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RPP and RPP-Nepal reunify

Kathmandu, Dec. 31 -- The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) have formally reunited, closing yet another chapter in the decades-long cycle of splits ... Read More


Deepika Padukone, Samay Raina, Smriti Mandhana and more: Celebs and their biggest controversies in 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Each year comes with a share of highs and lows, and 2025 was no different. From landing in legal trouble to going viral on the internet, several celebrities made headlines throug... Read More


Odisha CM Mohan Majhi at Bargarh Dhanu Yatra: Rs 1,362 Cr Projects Announced in King Kansa's Court

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- Addressing the actor portraying the mythical demon king Kansa, who referred to him as the "Kalinga Emperor," CM Majhi detailed the state's efforts for the development of "Mathu... Read More


Indonesia ready to fast-track disaster housing funds in Sumatra

Jakarta, Dec. 31 -- Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed budget support for the construction of temporary housing (huntara) and permanent housing (huntap) for disaster survivors... Read More


Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's family pay their last respects to her ahead of Namaz-e-Janaza

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The body of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia reached her Gulshan residence, Firoza, on Wednesday, where family members and close relatives paid their last respects ... Read More


Spice of Life| Beyond the battlefield, a parting gift on the menu

India, Dec. 31 -- On December 25, India celebrated the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. As the Army Chief and Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee during his... Read More


Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil launches Jal Seva Aankalan to assess drinking water services

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry ... Read More


Knesset approves law commemorating Israel's Moroccan Jewish Heritage

Tel Aviv, Dec. 31 -- Israel's parliament on Wednesday approved a bill establishing a national day to honour Moroccan Jews who immigrated to the country and to remember those who died en route. Follow... Read More


Learning Tamil serves gateway to ancient wisdom: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday underscored the central role of languages in sustaining India's civilisational continuity, stating that the country's langu... Read More


Indonesia says disaster recovery budget ready, no MBG cuts needed

Jakarta, Dec. 31 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government has allocated funding to rebuild disaster-affected areas in Sumatra. "In addition, to utilize the 2026 state budget for r... Read More