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UK MP raises alarm over Bangladesh violence

London A UK Parliament event has spotlighted growing political and religious violence in Bangladesh, along with rising threats to democracy. Conservative Party MP Bob Blackman hosted the gathering, attended by members of the Bangladesh Unity Forum and legal experts from Dought

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World

US military strikes drug boat in eastern Pacific Ocean, 4 killed

Washington The U.S. military struck a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people, officials said. The attack is part of a broader anti-drug campaign in the Caribbean and Pacific, which has already targeted 26 boats and left at least 99

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World

Australia tightens hate speech laws after Beach shooting

Australia introduces stricter hate speech laws after a deadly Bondi Beach attack, with harsher penalties, federal offenses, and a registry targeting leaders promoting racial hatred Sydney Australia has announced new and stricter hate speech laws following a deadly attack at

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World

US announces $10 billion in arms sale to Taiwan

The deal provides Taiwan HIMARS, ATACMS, howitzers, drones, missiles, software, and military equipment worth over $1 billion Washington The United States has announced a massive arms sale to Taiwan worth more than $10 billion, a move likely to raise tensions with China. The

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Business

India UPI QR usage soars to new heights

Mumbai India’s digital payments landscape is witnessing remarkable growth, with active UPI QR users reaching 709 million and transaction volumes hitting 59.33 billion in July-September, a new report revealed on Thursday. Transaction value also surged 21 percent year-on-year to

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Business

USFDA flags five issues at Aurobindo Andhra unit

New Delhi Aurobindo Pharma has reported that the US health authority has issued a Form 483 with five observations for its Andhra Pradesh Unit-IV. The inspection was carried out by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) from December 8 to December 17, 2025, the company sai

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Business

India launches digital visa sponsorship platform

New Delhi The Indian government has unveiled an online module allowing companies to instantly generate sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa). The move is part of broader reforms to simplify business

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Business

SEBI reforms mutual fund costs to boost transparency

Hidden Fees Removed Mumbai The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled major reforms in mutual fund expense regulations aimed at increasing transparency for investors, even as asset management companies (AMCs) may face short-term profit pressure, accordin

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Business

MCX sets record date for stock split

Under the proposed split, each Rs 10 share becomes five Rs 2 shares; 10 shares become 50, value unchanged, eligible only to shareholders on the record date Mumbai The Multi Commodity Exchange of India has announced January 2, 2026 as the record date for its first ever stock

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Business

India Oman trade deal boosts gulf ties

Since 2020, Indian investments in Oman surpassed $5 billion in green steel, ammonia, aluminium, and logistics New Delhi India and Oman are moving closer to signing a Free Trade Agreement that is expected to strengthen economic ties between the two countries and the wider Gu

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Entertainment

Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista star together

Hollywood stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista are teaming up for an action-comedy film titled The Wrecking Crew. The film, directed by Angel Manel Soto and written by Jonathan Tropper, is set to stream on Prime Video from January 28, 2026. The story revolves around two estrang

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Entertainment

Rukmini Vasanth thrills as Kantara Villain

Rukmini Vasanth, who played the female lead in Kantara: Chapter 1, surprised audiences by transforming into the villain in the film. Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 became the biggest grosser of Indian cinema in 2025, earning over Rs. 800 crores, and i

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Entertainment

Akhanda 2 needs boost in North America

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s much-awaited action film, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, directed by Boyapati Sreenu, opened to a promising start at the box office, thanks to paid premiere shows in India. In North America, the film collected $452,000 from premiere screenings alone, making it the

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Entertainment

Kichcha Sudeep’s ‘Mark’ gets U/A clearance

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-anticipated Kannada action entertainer Mark, starring popular actor Kichcha Sudeep, for release with a U/A certificate. The film is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 25, 2025. Produced by Sathya J

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Entertainment

Madhuri Dixit reflects on filmmaking evolution

Veteran Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit reflected on how filmmaking and direction have evolved from her debut film Abodh to her upcoming drama Mrs Deshpande, Dixit noted that the film industry has become far more organized over the years, providing actors with better preparation

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Entertainment

Randeep Hooda shares jungle safari adventures publicly

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda recently gave fans a peek into his adventures in the wild, sharing what he really does during his jungle safaris. Known for his love of nature and wildlife, Hooda posted a lighthearted video showing him taking a nap during a safari, with a friend qui

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India

India, Oman to sign FTA today, Piyush Goyal confirms

New DelhiCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday confirmed that India and Oman will sign a Free Trade Agreement on Thursday, December 18, 2025, describing it as opening “immense opportunities” across sectors such as textiles, footwear, automobiles, gems and jewellery, renewab

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