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Who won the IPL 2026 auction? Ranking every team from best to worst

India, Dec. 19 -- The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi delivered drama, record-breaking signings, and strategic masterstrokes alongside puzzling decisions. With INR 215.45 crore distributed across 7... Read More


Elephant safari resumes in Corbett Tiger Reserve after seven-year hiatus

India, Dec. 19 -- Elephant safari resumed in Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) on Thursday after a seven-year hiatus, officials said. The safari will operate in two shifts-morning and evening-on a 'first c... Read More


Ben Stokes seethes in anger, hurls angry words at himself after losing wicket to Mitchell Starc for 12th time in Tests

India, Dec. 19 -- England captain Ben Stokes was left seething in anger after being dismissed by Mitchell Starc in the first innings of the third Ashes Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on F... Read More


Bangla cultural organisation Chhayanaut targeted during violent attack in Dhaka, members demand probe

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- One of Bangladesh's oldest heritage-rich cultural organizations, Chhayanaut became the target of violent attackers who had gone on a riot after the death of Inquilab Moncho Leader Os... Read More


Health Education Startup Virohan Raises INR 65 Cr In Ongoing Series B

India, Dec. 19 -- Healthcare education startup Virohan has raised INR 65 Cr ($7.3 Mn) as part of its ongoing Series B funding round. The round was led by Japan's Mynavi Corporation, with participation... Read More


How Trump's Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Donald Trump's decision to impose a partial blockade on Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation in US pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but it also risks underminin... Read More


Understanding Japan: A post-war power defined by restraint, discipline, and institutional soft power - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 19 -- As 2025 draws to an end, Japan approaches another solemn milestone: eighty years since the conclusion of the Second World War. Inevitably, strategic commentary gravitates tow... Read More


"Delhi pollution been a PR activity for them:" Ashish Sood slams Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi pollution row

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Friday slammed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the city's pollution crisis, alleging in a press conference that the Aam Aadmi Party ... Read More


How Brands Can Scale on Amazon and Flipkart in 2026: Speed, Fulfilment and Compliance Will Define Market Leaders

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- E-commerce ecosystem matures; Speed of delivery, Fulfilment reach & Compliance readiness. New Delhi [India], December 19: India's e-commerce market is approach... Read More


NHAI, MBMC pass the buck over NH-48 condition in Mira Road

India, Dec. 19 -- Even as a 7-kilometre (km) stretch of National Highway (NH) 48 passing through Mira Road chokes up everyday due to deteriorating road conditions, the National Highways Authority of I... Read More