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Indian markets open flat ahead of Christmas closing, continued FPI selling

Mumbai, Dec. 24 -- The domestic stock markets opened flat to marginally lower in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, as continued Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) selling capped ... Read More


Pentagon report to US Congress flags China's 'core interest' claim on Arunachal Pradesh

Washington, Dec. 24 -- A Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China's claim over India's Arunachal Pradesh as part of its stated "core interests", underscoring Beijing's broader na... Read More


Manikrao Kokate undergoes successful angioplasty, recovering in ICU: Lilavati Hospital

Mumbai, Dec. 24 -- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is recuperating well after undergoing a successful coronary angioplasty at Lilavati Hospital,... Read More


Dhaka: Osman Hadi's family says "Interim govt can't avoid responsibility for murder"

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The brother of slain Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi has held the Mohammad Yunus led interim government responsible for the murder. Sharif Omar bin Hadi said "the inter... Read More


Toxic smog blankets Delhi as air quality continues to be 'very poor'

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Visuals from around the city show a layer of toxic smog blanketing Delhi as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 373, placing the figure in the 'very poor' catego... Read More


Bengaluru: Cops review security arrangements ahead of New Year celebrations

Bengaluru, Dec. 24 -- With New Year's Eve festivities approaching, the Karnataka police have intensified the security measures to ensure public safety. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar, o... Read More


England announces squad for Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup

London, Dec. 24 -- England announces squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, with Somerset Wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew, who recently featured in the England Lions tour of Austr... Read More


Telugu actor apologises after comments on women's dressing, women commission takes cognisance

Hyderabad, Dec. 24 -- Telugu actor Sivaji, widely known for his work in film and reality TV, including Bigg Boss Telugu, has come under intense public scrutiny for comments that he made over women's c... Read More


ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2 satellite from Sriharikota

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of the United States' AST SpaceMobile on Wednesday. The satelite ... Read More


US lawmakers warn Bangladesh against party bans, flawed tribunal ahead of polls

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- As Bangladesh heads toward general elections in February amid continued political tension, a group of United States lawmakers has warned the country's interim administration that sus... Read More