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'Subsidise agriculture, that's how it works,' ex-Botswana President Masisi urges Nigerian govt

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Former Botswana President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has called on the Nigerian government to create a more enabling environment for farmers to thrive. Mr Masisi made the appeal after to... Read More


Fitness expert says taking 3-5 grams of creatine daily can support fat loss, but explains why it is not for everyone

India, Dec. 18 -- Creatine is often seen as a muscle-building supplement, usually associated with bulky gym bodies and heavy lifting. But lately, many people trying to lose weight are also consuming i... Read More


UP Govt on alert over rising road accidents due to dense fog

Lucknow, Dec. 18 -- Following a surge in road accidents in Uttar Pradesh due to dense fog, security measures have been tightened on expressways and national highways. Officials said that at least 31 ... Read More


Year of extremes: India hit by disasters on 331 of 334 days in 2025, up from 295 in 2024 and 292 in 2022

India, Dec. 18 -- India recorded extreme weather events on 331 of 334 days between January and November 2025 - up from 295 days in 2024 and 292 in 2022 At least 4,419 deaths were reported in 2025, co... Read More


Ghaziabad woman out to collect rent found dead, body stuffed inside bag; tenants detained

India, Dec. 18 -- A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered, and her body was found stuffed in a bag inside the tenant's flat in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension's Aura Chimera high-rise on late Wedne... Read More


Ghaziabad: Woman out to collect rent found murdered in bag inside tenant's flat

India, Dec. 18 -- A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered, and her body was found stuffed in a bag inside the tenant's flat in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension's Aura Chimera high-rise on late Wedne... Read More


UP: Death toll in Yamuna Expressway accident rises to 19, state govt issues strict guidelines

Mathura, Dec. 18 -- Mathura District Magistrate CP Singh confirmed that the death toll in the Yamuna Expressway accident following a multi-vehicle collision has risen to 19. He said the Yamuna Express... Read More


BNPB begins building temporary housing for flood victims in Aceh

Banda Aceh, Dec. 18 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced the commencement of temporary housing for flood victims in Aceh Province. The Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Informati... Read More


How employee stock plans can surprise you on taxes

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Stock-based compensation has emerged as a key wealth-building tool for employees, particularly in startups and large listed companies. Esops, RSUs and ESPPs all offer a way to pa... Read More


Protests erupt in Bangladesh post activist's death, major media offices set ablaze

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The offices of Prothom Alo and Daily Star are being attacked and vandalised in the capital's Karwanbazar. The Daily Star building has been set on fire, Nagorik reported. The attack ... Read More