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TikTok owner ByteDance agrees deal to prevent US ban

United Kingdom, Dec. 19 -- TikTok owner ByteDance has signed a deal to prevent the social media platform from being banned in the US. The Chinese company has put pen to paper on binding agreements wi... Read More


Trump signs order to speed up marijuana reclassification to Schedule III-Know legal status, what it means for businesses

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to speed up the rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to the less severe Schedule III, stating tha... Read More


Big Japanese bet! MUFG pumps Rs.40,000 crore into Shriram Finance, shares jump 4%

Mumbai/IBNS, Dec. 19 -- Shares of Shriram Finance rose nearly 4% on Friday after Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) agreed to invest Rs.40,000 crore in the company, media reports said. The... Read More


Chaos in Dhaka! Protesters assault New Age Editor, burn down newspaper offices amid deadly unrest

India, Dec. 19 -- A group of protesters allegedly harassed New Age Editor Nurul Kabir outside The Daily Star building in Farmgate, Dhaka, amid violent protests in the Bangladeshi capital following the... Read More


Obama's favourite films of 2025 include 'Sinners,' 'Hamnet,' and 'One Battle After Another'

Los Angeles, Dec. 19 -- Former US President Barack Obama has shared his list of favourite films, books and songs of 2025. The former president posted the list on social media as part of a tradition h... Read More


What are Trump's 'Patriot Games'? Who will participate? Here's all you need to know

India, Dec. 19 -- President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new national sporting event called the "Patriot Games", part of a broader slate of celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the ... Read More


Unrest after Hadi's death: Border Guard Bangladesh deployed across Dhaka to maintain law and order

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed at multiple strategic locations across Dhaka to maintain law and order ahead of the arrival of the body of slain political ... Read More


Trump unveils 'Freedom 250' plan with parades, UFC fight and massive July 4 events for America's 250th anniversary

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- President Donald Trump has announced an expansive slate of events to mark the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026, unveiling a nationwide celebration under a new organisatio... Read More


10 Companies Setting New Benchmarks for Business Growth and Innovation

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India's dynamic business ecosystem continues to be shaped by purpose-driven organisations that combine innovation, impact, and resilience. This group PR highlights a curated se... Read More


After campus shootings, Trump suspends green card lottery programme

Washington DC/IBNS, Dec. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has suspended the green card diversity lottery programme following the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT, media reports said. The m... Read More