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Forces foil 'rail roko' called by Kamatapur outfit demanding separate state

Siliguri, Dec. 16 -- Security forces in a joint action on Tuesday foiled the proposed indefinite 'rail roko' (rail blockade) protest in parts of north Bengal and neighbouring Assam called by the Kamat... Read More


Lok Sabha introduces Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday introduced the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, marking a significant step toward modernising India's insurance regulato... Read More


126 flights cancelled at Delhi's Airport on Tuesday

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- : Over 126 flights were cancelled at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning, an official said. Airport officials added that as of 12 noon on Tuesday, 49 ... Read More


Disney developing live-action 'Gaston Spinoff' from 'Beauty and the Beast'

Los Angeles, Dec. 16 -- Disney is developing a live-action spinoff film centered on 'Gaston,' the boastful and brawny antagonist from 'Beauty and the Beast,' reports Variety. The project will be penn... Read More


Thiago Silva set to leave Fluminense

Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 16 -- Former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva is set to leave Fluminense as he seeks to continue his career in Europe, according to Brazilian media reports. ... Read More


Cruzeiro sacks Jardim after Copa do Brasil exit

Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 16 -- Cruzeiro has parted ways with manager Leonardo Jardim after less than a year in the job, the Brazilian top-flight club said. The announcement came a day after Cruzeiro lost... Read More


78 wanted persons nabbed, nearly P4-M shabu seized in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 16 -- Police arrested at least 78 wanted persons and seized from them nearly PHP4 million worth of shabu in various police operations in the Bicol Region. PRO-5 acting Regional Dir... Read More


Gov't projects may be delayed if 2026 budget stalls -Palace

Manila, Dec. 16 -- Malacanang on Tuesday warned that many government projects could face delays, if the proposed 2026 national budget is not approved on time. This, as Palace Press Officer Claire Cas... Read More


India, Jordan ink twinning agreement between UNESCO Heritage sites of Petra & Ellora Caves

Amman/New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- India and Jordan today inked an agreement on twinning between the Ellora Caves and Petra, two of the world's most significant UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned for thei... Read More


India, Jordan ink five MoUs following talks between PM Modi, King Abdullah II

Amman/New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- India and Jordan today inked five MoUs/Agreements including for cooperation in the field of renewable energy, digital public infrastructure and water resources management, ... Read More