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India summons B'desh envoy over 'deteriorating security'

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah and registered a protest over the deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country and plan... Read More


24th Pune International Film Fest to honour Guru Dutt, Ritwik Ghatak and V Shantaram

PUNE, Dec. 18 -- The 24th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026 will be held from January 15 to 22, 2026; and will be themed around the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker, actor and directo... Read More


America-first compass for new security strategy

India, Dec. 18 -- Not even the most blase among us can complain of boredom in international politics. Events are moving so swiftly that it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest... Read More


A remit too wide: Personality rights without a rulebook

India, Dec. 18 -- Celebrity actors, singers, and even sportspersons, are rushing to court to stop the unauthorised use of their name, face, voice or likeness. The surge in these "personality rights" c... Read More


MUFG to invest up to 5 billion in Shriram Finance for 20% stake

MUMBAI, Dec. 18 -- Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is in talks to invest $4.5-5 billion for a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Ltd, multiple sources familiar with the matter said, in what co... Read More


Envoy summoned over B'desh threat

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah and registered a protest over the deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country and plan... Read More


Nature worship not harmful to any religion, says RSS leader

GORAKHPUR, Dec. 18 -- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarkaryavah (general secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale on Wednesday said that embracing nature is part of India's cultural tradition and that pract... Read More


Know whereabouts of Nehru papers, says govt amid speculation

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Union culture ministry on Wednesday issued a clarification through its official X account stating that no papers related to India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, ar... Read More


Welfare Funds for Women Workers poorly utilised: panel

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- States and Union Territories have failed to effectively use welfare funds and enforce key labour and safety laws meant to protect women workers, a parliamentary committee has sai... Read More


64 killed in 45 bus fires in last 3 years: Centre

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Union government on Wednesday said that at least 64 people lost their lives in 45 incidents of bus fires during operation in the last three years (till December 10). Rajastha... Read More