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Department store closures: 12 chains shutting locations through 2026 and why

India, Dec. 24 -- Department stores once anchored shopping routines. They held the perfume counter, the gift registry, the school uniform run, and the last-minute birthday stop. That role is now chang... Read More


Will you get Trump's $2,000 Stimulus Check before 2025 ends? Latest update and eligibility

India, Dec. 24 -- For months, President Trump has been promoting $2,000 tariff dividend cheques. White House advisor Kevin Hassett told CBS News that he will present a proposal to Congress in 2026. M... Read More


Govt approves draft Bangladesh Telecommunication (amendment) Ordinance

, Dec. 24 -- The Council of Advisers on Wednesday approved the draft of Bangladesh Telecommunication ((Amendment) Ordinance aimed at improving service quality, strengthening regulatory oversight and p... Read More


When consolation fails: Christmas and the ethics of non-reconciliation

Bangladesh, Dec. 24 -- Every December we are invited—ritually, insistently—to feel better. Christmas culture promises reconciliation: with our families, our failures, our exhausted moral l... Read More


Merry Christmas 2025: 50+ wishes, WhatsApp messages, quotes, status, images to share with friends, family and loved ones

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- As we celebrate Merry Christmas 2025, it is the perfect time to share joy and warmth with the people who matter most. Whether you are looking for a heartfelt message for a family... Read More


Fog alert: Police urge caution, slow driving

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- Kolkata Police urged motorists to be extra cautious while driving during foggy early morning hours to prevent accidents caused by low visibility. In an advisory posted on its offi... Read More


Nicki Minaj's Instagram vanishes amid Trump support and Heidi N Closet's dig: Here's what happened

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Singer, rapper Nicki Minaj left many surprised with her support towards Trump. While occasionally she was seen praising the US president, recently she attended the Turning Point ... Read More


Rohit Sharma swarmed in Jaipur as selfie-hungry fans breach the restricted cordon in Sawai Mansingh Stadium

India, Dec. 24 -- Roghit Sharma's return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy week in Jaipur was meant to be routine: nets, teamwork, and a quiet walk back in. It didn't stay routine for long. On Tuesday, the ... Read More


Why provinces matter

Nepal, Dec. 24 -- Today, Singha Durbar appears unusually quiet. Citizen presence has declined sharply, and federal ministries that once bustled with political leaders, party cadres and ordinary citize... Read More


Bengaluru: Former software engineer surrenders after killing estranged wife near Magadi Road

Bengaluru, Dec. 24 -- A 40-year-old former software engineer allegedly shot and killed his wife, a bank manager, near Magadi Road on Tuesday evening after receiving a divorce notice. The accused, who ... Read More