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Toxic smog, dense fog grips parts of north India; Delhi invokes GRAP-IV

A thick layer of toxic smog engulfed parts of the national capital on Wednesday, with visuals emerging from the ITO area amid worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR.... read..

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"Attempt to sustain political existence": BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule on UBT Sena-MNS tie-up

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Uddhav Thackeray's alliance with Raj Thackeray and his statements, calling them driven by electoral interests.... read..

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East Turkistan govt in exile condemns China for genocide, seeks recognition of occupation

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) recently marked the 76th anniversary of what it described as the illegal occupation of East Turkistan, referred to by China as "Xinjiang", by the People's Republic of China (PRC).... read..

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Stage set for return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, is set to return to Bangladesh after spending 17 years in exile in London, prompting extensive preparation... read..

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Ashes: England name playing XI for Boxing Day Test; Archer ruled out, Pope misses out

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday. The fourth match of the five-match series will be the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, starting on Dece... read..

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

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' category.... read..

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Axis Bank launches digital merchant cash advance loans for MSMEs, offering unsecured loans ranging up to Rs 20 lakh

Axis Bank launches Digital Merchant Cash Advance Loans for MSMEs. According to a release from Axis Bank, this new service provides unsecured loans to micro and small businesses across the country. These loans range from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. This is th... read..

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Ashes: Cummins, Lyon miss out as Australia name squad for Boxing Day Test

Skipper Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon have been left out as Australia on Tuesday announced its 15-member squad for the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne starting from December 26.... read..

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MrCabby: Real-Time Taxi and Cab Hire Classified to connect with taxi partners and Booking Platform Across 100 Plus Cities in India

PNN... read..

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"BJP does not exist in Kerala": Congress' Imran Masood subtle jibe at Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday took a swipe at Shashi Tharoor, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not exist in Kerala and advising him not to be confused, amid Tharoor's recent remarks in Bihar.... read..

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'Use 'East Turkistan,' not 'Xinjiang,' says Uyghur leader, calls China's actions colonial genocide

Salih Hudayar, Foreign and Security Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), has welcomed Genocide Watch's recent alert titled "Genocide Emergency: Xinjiang, China 2025," while cautioning that certain terminology and framing used in the ... read..

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India's IPO market gains momentum, boosts PE exits: KPMG report

India's IPO market has shown strong momentum in 2025, emerging as a key exit route for private equity (PE) investors, according to KPMG's Pulse of Private Equity Q3'25 report.... read..

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Ashes: Jhye Richardson eye return to Australia's squad for Boxing Day Test against England

Right-arm speedster Jhye Richardson is eyeing a comeback in Australia's squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test in Melbourne against England following a successful recovery from shoulder surgery, according to ESPNcricinfo.... read..

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"Save Sindh's Existence and Resources" march defies Section 144 in Larkana

Numerous individuals, including many women and children, took part in the "Save Sindh's Existence and Resources" march in Larkana, despite the enforcement of Section 144 and what the organisers described as "false FIRs," according to a report by The Expre... read..

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East Turkistan Govt in exile rejects 'Historical Falsification,' condemns glorification of alleged collaborators

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has issued a strong condemnation against what it described as deliberate attempts to equate alleged collaborators of the Chinese occupation regime with leaders who genuinely struggled for East Turkistan's inde... read..

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AI fears drive 50 per cent rise in job anxiety in 2025, reveals Astrotalk data

Career-related anxiety rose by 50 per cent in 2025 as concerns regarding artificial intelligence grew among employees. Data from Astrotalk reveals that "Is AI going to take my job?" became the most common question on the platform this year. This trend sho... read..

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Pakistan International Airlines in pickle as bidder exits privatisation race

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has faced a significant setback in its privatisation process after Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd formally withdrew from the bidding for a 75 per cent stake in the country's national carrier, just ahead of the deadline ... read..

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Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses, says doctor

Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are see... read..

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Toxic: Kaira Advani's stunning first look as "Nadia" unveiled by Yash; fans react

The first look of actor Kiara Advani from the upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' was unveiled on Sunday.... read..

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Tibetans in-exile condemn China's gold mining project, hold vigil in solidarity with protesters in Tibet

Five major Tibetan NGOs condemned China's Gold Mining Project in Kashi Village, Kham region of Eastern Tibet and stood in solidarity with the Tibetan Protesters.... read..

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"Confident of winning maximum seats," says Goa CM Pramod Sawant after casting vote in Zilla Panchayat polls

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday cast his vote for the Zilla Panchayat elections at Cotombi, Goa, as polling began across the state amid what he described as strong public enthusiasm.... read..

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"Except openers, we are flexible to bat anywhere": Tilak Varma speaks on his batting position

After smashing an explosive fifty in the fifth T20I against South Africa, Tilak Varma said he is flexible with his batting position, willing to adapt wherever the Indian team needs him.... read..

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UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Doha concludes with call to maximise potential of AI systems to address corruption, economic crime

Doha [UAE], December 20 (ANI/WAM): The world's largest anti-corruption gathering concluded in Doha today with the adoption of the 'Doha Declaration 2025: strengthening international cooperation and technical assistance and seizing the opportunities provid... read..

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"This is an existential threat. We all want this war, bloodshed to end": Dutch FM on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel on Friday described the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an "existential threat" for Europe, stressing that the war must end, warning that a Russian victory would undermine the global rules-based order.... read..

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India's flexible workspace market to grow threefold to USD 9-10 billion by 2028: Report

India's flexible workspace market is projected to grow nearly threefold to USD 9-10 billion by 2028, driven largely by the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), according to a new joint report by Smartworks Coworking Spaces Limited and Unea... read..

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Human Rights Watch report highlights rise in sexual harassment of exiled Chinese activists

China's authorities have long attempted to quash dissent internationally, but there has been a troubling rise in harassment involving sexually explicit letters aimed at activists outside its borders, as highlighted in a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).... read..

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Dunki route case: Property docs of candidates kept as surety for payment for sending USA through Mexico: ED

The Enforcement Directorate's probe into the notorious 'donkey' or 'dunki' route case has unearthed crucial evidence, revealing that a key Haryana-based player allegedly took property documents from candidates as collateral for payments to facilitate ille... read..

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Axis Max Life Insurance partners with Khyaal to Strengthen Retirement Readiness for Senior Citizens in Mumbai

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Tibetans in-exile demand China to release protesters held for rallying against Zachukha mining

The Tibetans in-exile have strongly condemned the recent Chinese repression in Eastern Tibet.... read..

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"Historic decision": Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi on Gujarat HC ruling to levy court fees on approximately 150 Waqf lands, tribunal cases

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday termed the Gujarat High Court's decision to levy court fees on Waqf properties and tribunal cases as a "historic decision," alleging that earlier provisions were brought in for political gain.... read..

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Irfan Pathan picks MI and PBKS playing XI and Impact Player options after IPL 2026 auction

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) playing XI and Impact Player options, following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction held on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.... read..

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G-RAM-G Bill is a rationalisation of existing scheme, says BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Wednesday called out the Congress party over criticism of the newly announced G-RAM-G Bill, which will replace the MGNREGA scheme, stating that it is a rationalisation of the existing bill, offering several benefits.... read..

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Russia seeks diplomatic solutions as long as hope exists: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday outlined Russia's approach to global conflicts, underscoring that Moscow has consistently pursued diplomatic solutions wherever possible while warning that attempts to engage the country through coercion have ... read..

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India policy rates at bottom; bond yields, capital flows outlook supportive: Axis Bank Research

India's macroeconomic outlook remains constructive even as global uncertainties persist, with policy rates seen at their lowest feasible point in the current cycle, bond yields likely to ease further, and external balances remaining stable, according to t... read..

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