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Tarique Rehman's return to Bangladesh: What is the 3-day schedule for Khaleda Zia's son?

India, Dec. 25 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman, Tarique Rehman, is set to return to politics after an exile, with former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's son landing in Dhaka on ... Read More


India may miss the USD 1 trillion export target of FY26 as shipments lose momentum: GTRI

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- India is unlikely to achieve the ambitious target of USD 1 trillion in exports of goods and services in FY26, with global slowdown and protectionism weighing on merchandise shipm... Read More


Why is Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after 17 years crucial for the country's politics

India, Dec. 25 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman and former chairman Tarique Rahman returned to the country on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile. The return, hastened by personal ... Read More


Alia's Christmas dump features her adorable pics with husband Ranbir, daughter Raha, members of Bhatt and Kapoor family

Mumbai, Dec. 25 -- Actor Alia Bhatt's Christmas post beautifully captures the spirit of love and the cherished bond of family. Taking to Instagram, Alia dropped a string of pictures from the Christma... Read More


India to assume chair of global diamond watchdog Kimberley Process from Jan 1

India, Dec. 25 -- India will assume chairmanship of the UN-backed global forum Kimberley Process (KP) to prevent trade of conflict diamonds from January 1 for the third time, Union commerce and indust... Read More


Putin Hails 2025 as Pivotal Year for Russia-North Korea Relations

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin called 2025 a year of special importance for Moscow-Pyongyang ties in a New Year message to Kim Jong Un. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ... Read More


Trump sends Christmas greetings, including "Radical Left Scum"; touts about economy, national security

Washington DC, Dec. 25 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) extended Christmas greetings while launching a sharp political attack on what he described as the "Radical Left Scum", ass... Read More


The sacred journey and the human desire to remember By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu

Nigeria, Dec. 25 -- There has been a growing tendency to police how Nigerian Muslims express joy and gratitude after visiting Makkah and Madinah, particularly through the claim that taking photographs... Read More


Why a look-back at 2025 is a dispiriting exercise: Anxiety, populism and technology tested our faith in the future

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- At the end of each year, I search my soul to draft a New Year message for near and dear ones, among others, assessing the year gone by and looking forward to the coming year with... Read More


Turkey Detains 115 Suspected IS Members Over Christmas Attack Plot

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Turkish authorities detained 115 suspected Islamic State members after intelligence indicated plans to attack non-Muslims during Christmas celebrations, officials said Thursday... Read More