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Nepal Telecom billing deal sparks fresh corruption allegations over Chinese firms

Kathmandu/IBNS, Dec. 18 -- Nepalis once again grappling with allegations ofcorruption, with the spotlight now firmly on the telecommunications sector. The latest controversy centres on a proposed bil... Read More


India Turns Scan-First as UPI and QR Payments Surge in Q3 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Worldline India's latest snapshot captures how UPI, QR codes, cards, and mobile payments are reshaping transaction behaviour across metros and emerging Bharat. The quarter reinfo... Read More


Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu as board chair

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Transcorp Hotels Plc ("Transcorp Hotels" or "the Company"), the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc ("Transcorp Group"), has announced the appointment of Awele ... Read More


OTT Releases This Week [Dec 15-21, 2025]: Netflix, Prime Video & JioHotstar Titles You Shouldn't Miss

India, Dec. 18 -- As December moves closer to the year's end, OTT platforms are lining up some of their biggest releases. This week brings a mix of thrillers, sci-fi dramas, global hits, and popular I... Read More


Khloe Kardashian reveals who pays for family Christmas Eve party

United Kingdom, Dec. 18 -- Khloe Kardashian has revealed her family "equally split the cost" of their annual Christmas party. The 41-year-old star and her famous family - including sisters Kim and Ko... Read More


Canada sees largest population drop in 80 years as international students reduce

India, Dec. 18 -- Between July and September this year, Canada recorded its largest quarterly decline in population in at least 80 years, with the falling population attributed to a decrease in tempor... Read More


International Solar Alliance, Govt of India hold strategic meeting on global artificial intelligence mission for energy

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The International Solar Alliance (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India, ... Read More


Health Secy reviews winter preparedness

SRINAGAR, Dec. 18 -- Secretary Health & Medical Education Department, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today conducted a comprehensive review of department's winter preparedness plan to ensure uninterrupte... Read More


"Modi government's policies are empowering our annadatas": Union MoS Bhupathiraju Srinivasa ahead of Kisan Diwas

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma on Thursday said that supporting farmers remains the NDA government's foremost priority, adding that Pri... Read More


Yearender 2025: Biggest car launches in India, from Mahindra XEV 9S to Skoda Octavia RS

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Indian car market in 2025 witnessed several highly anticipated car launches, spanning electric SUVs, mainstream bestsellers, and performance-oriented models. Automakers such ... Read More