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Patna schools to operate from 9 am to 4.30 pm from December 19 to 25 amid cold wave; board and pre-board classes to follow usual schedule

Patna, Dec. 19 -- As a cold wave grips northern India and temperatures drop, the Patna District Magistrate on Friday issued orders mandating that all schools remain open only from 9 am to 4.30 pm. How... Read More


Bearish bond cycle to persist through FY26; 10-year yield seen at 6.55-6.70%: Report

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- The bearish cycle in India's bond market is likely to continue through the rest of FY26, with the benchmark 10-year government bond yield expected to hover in the 6.55-6.70 per c... Read More


Flood warning for Mahaweli River Basin extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has officially extended the flood warning for low-lying areas in the Mahaweli River basin for another 24 hours, effective from tonight (19). ... Read More


Tom Cruise's next film with 'The Revenant' director is titled 'Digger', to hit theatres on October 2, 2026

Washington DC, Dec. 19 -- Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's highly anticipated next film, starring Tom Cruise, has finally unveiled its title and release date. Warner Bros shared the first-look poster fo... Read More


Narco-cartel smuggling drugs to USA from Pakistan via India busted

India, Dec. 19 -- An international narcotics cartel, smuggling drugs to the USA from Pakistan via India, was busted after its alleged kingpin was arrested from Tarn Taran in Punjab, police said on Thu... Read More


Travel restrictions for small vehicles on Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa Road

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Police Media Division announced significant disruptions to traffic on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. As a safety precauti... Read More


Ludhiana: Farmers stage sit-in outside DC office, warn of rail roko on Dec 20

Ludhiana, Dec. 19 -- Escalating their agitation against the proposed privatisation of the power sector and the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, farmers under the banner of the Bhartiya Kisan ... Read More


Kejriwal, Sisodia petitions on phansi ghar row 'premature': Delhi assembly to HC

India, Dec. 19 -- The Delhi legislative assembly on Friday told the Delhi high court that the petitions filed by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia c... Read More


Delhi airport warns of delays under CAT III conditions as dense fog disrupts flight operations

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Dense fog in the early morning hours across Delhi and parts of northern India continued to affect visibility on Friday, disrupting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi Internat... Read More


Winter immunity boosters: Dietitian suggests 5 foods and practices for better health and wellness

India, Dec. 19 -- Winter is a time when we need to take special care of our immune system to handle cold weather and a higher chance of getting sick. Eating proper nutrients can help boost our immunit... Read More