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Bangladesh's first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

India, Dec. 30 -- Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said. According to her docto... Read More


India-Pakistan armed conflict possible in 2026, US think tank flags 'moderate risk'

India, Dec. 30 -- A renewed armed confrontation between India and Pakistan cannot be ruled out in 2026, a leading US think tank has warned, citing heightened terrorist activity and escalating military... Read More


CBSE board exam 2026 for Class 10, 12 rescheduled; revised dates announced - check details

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has deferred the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations that were set to begin on March 3, 2026, citing administrative reasons. The bo... Read More


Chappell Roan backtracks on Brigitte Bardot tribute

United Kingdom, Dec. 30 -- Chappell Roan has insisted she does "not condone" Brigitte Bardot's views after paying tribute to the late actress. The 27-year-old pop star - who references the former mod... Read More


Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away

, Dec. 30 -- The long, turbulent and towering journey of Khaleda Zia - three-time former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) - came to a solemn end on Tuesday morn... Read More


Is Nick Shirley a Democrat or Republican? YouTuber's political views explained amid Minnesota fraud row

India, Dec. 30 -- Content creator and independent journalist Nick Shirley has come under the spotlight after alleging that there is a massive fraud involving taxpayer dollars in Minnesota's daycare sy... Read More


Iran threatens 'harsh, regrettable' response to any aggression after Trump's 'will knock them down' warning

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has once again threatened a "harsh and regrettable" response from the Iranian leadership to any aggression. The Iranian President's post on X ... Read More


'Quality Learing Center' memes go viral after Nick Shirley's Minnesota fraud video

India, Dec. 30 -- Social media platforms have flooded with memes and viral jokes surrounding the "Quality Learing Center" after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley's Minnesota daycare fraud video sprea... Read More


Mumbai Metro Line-3 to run overnight on January 1, 2026, for New Year: MMRC

Mumbai, Dec. 30 -- Mumbai's Metro Line-3, also known as the Aqua Line, will operate throughout the night on January 1, 2026, providing convenient and safe travel for commuters celebrating New Year's E... Read More


Mamata Banerjee condoles death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Kolkata, Dec. 30 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed heartfelt condolences over the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, whom she called a "prom... Read More