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Man held for defrauding many in villa booking scam

India, Dec. 30 -- A 25-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly cheating several people by advertising luxury villas on social media and collecting advance amounts for their bookings. The ac... Read More


Heatwaves were the deadliest climate disasters in 2025, hitting poorest hardest, WWA finds

India, Dec. 30 -- Heatwaves were the deadliest climate disasters of 2025, killing more people than floods, storms or wildfires, a new scientific report finds Poor and marginalised communities were hi... Read More


Tourists pay tribute at Shaheed Marg in Pahalgam, recall victims of April 22 terror attack

Pahalgam, Dec. 30 -- Tourists visiting Pahalgam are paying homage at Shaheed Marg, a memorial built in memory of the 26 people who lost their lives in a terrorist attack at Baisaran Valley on April 22... Read More


Don Pedro and Beautiful Benin

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- A few years ago, a telecommunications outfit set out to erect a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) at the back of the palace of Oba of Benin. The coordinate fell on Alaka Street, direc... Read More


Four deaths a day: Inside MMR's killer roads

India, Dec. 30 -- At least four people died in road accidents every day in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in the first 11 months of the year, begging the question: is the development juggernaut ... Read More


Vinay Kumar Dubey of VKDL NPA Advisory Council Honoured at Grand DPSA Para Powerlifting Championship

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Divyang Para Sports Association of Delhi (DPSA) successfully organised the 3rd Senior and 2nd Junior & Sub-Junior Delhi State Para Powerlifting Championship 2025-26 on ... Read More


SBTC cautions blood banks against excess collection, warns of FDA action

India, Dec. 30 -- The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) has cautioned blood banks against collecting blood beyond local requirements, particularly during donation drives in December-February. In ... Read More


India-Pakistan armed conflict possible in 2026, US think tank flags 'moderate risk'

India, Dec. 30 -- A renewed armed confrontation between India and Pakistan cannot be ruled out in 2026, a leading US think tank has warned, citing heightened terrorist activity and escalating military... Read More


CS launches online NDC service, releases annual calendar and administrative reforms handbook of ARI & Trainings Deptt

Srinagar, Dec. 30 -- In a significant move towards strengthening transparency, efficiency and citizen-centric governance, the Administrative Reforms, Inspections & Trainings Department (ARI & Training... Read More


George Clooney granted French citizenship

United Kingdom, Dec. 30 -- George Clooney has become a French citizen. The American actor, his British-Lebanese wife, Amal and their eight-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, have all received French... Read More