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Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces... Read More


Tick talk: Rachel Lopez takes a trip through time, as IST turns 120

India, Jan. 3 -- Milestone alert! January 1 marked 120 years of the adoption of Indian Standard Time. For anyone whose eyes quickly darted to their watch, it means that our national clock - five-and-... Read More


PM Modi says return of Piprahwa relics is "moment of pride, reverence and cultural connect"

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the return of Piprahwa relics associated with Lord Buddha is a "moment of pride, reverence and cultural connect." Sharing the h... Read More


Generic Semaglutide patent expiry opens over Rs 50,000 Crore opportunity for drugmakers: Report

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The impending patent expiry of semaglutide drugs across India, emerging markets and select regulated markets such as Canada and Brazil is expected to unlock a revenue opportunity ... Read More


"Unacceptable violation of sovereignty," says Russia on capture of Nicolas Maduro

Moscow, Jan. 3 -- The Russian Federation on Saturday issued an additional statement on its response to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The Russian side said if the rep... Read More


Telangana Assembly adopts resolution on MGNREGS, opposes proposed changes

Hyderabad, Jan. 3 -- The Telangana Legislative Assembly adopted a resolution on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), expressing concern over the proposed changes un... Read More


VP Radhakrishnan participates in Sri Sakthi Amma Golden Jubilee celebrations in Vellore

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday participated in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Sakthi Amma at Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and expressed his immense happines... Read More


Rakesh Bedi had tears in his eyes after Dhurandhar success: 'Been working for 49 years, but never felt like a star'

India, Jan. 3 -- Ever since Dhurandhar first released in theatres almost a month ago, everyone from Akshaye Khanna to Ranveer Singh has been flooded with compliments for their portrayals. Amid this, v... Read More


Johor KPDN probes alleged tactic of Malaysians pumping RON95 into Singapore vehicles

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan. 3 -- The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is investigating allegations that Malaysians driving Singapore-registered cars have been filling up with subsidised RON95 p... Read More


Namibia announces squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Namibia have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with all-rounder Gerhard Erasmus to lead the side in the tournament. This will be the African ... Read More