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China launches "countermeasures" against former Japan defence official

Beijing, Dec. 15 -- China on Monday announced that it has imposed sanctions on Shigeru Iwasaki, former chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defence Forces, saying he had "colluded with separatis... Read More


Bangladesh: Prominent journalist Anis Alamgir arrested in 'anti-terror' case

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Bangladeshi journalist Anis Alamgir, known for covering the Iraq war from Baghdad, has been arrested by the country's Detective Branch (DB) police. He is also a former President of t... Read More


"Condemning not enough": Kiren Rijiju calls on Congress to apologise in Parliament over "Kabar Khudegi" remarks

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday strongly criticised the opposition over sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress mega ral... Read More


PM Modi meets King Abdullah II in Jordan, discusses counter-terrorism, regional peace

Amman, Dec. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace in Amman for delegation-level talks. During the meeting, the two leaders ... Read More


Modern Coach Factory manufactures its 15,000th coach on December 15

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli, achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing its 15,000th coach today, the Railway Ministry said. So far in the 2025-26 financial yea... Read More


UP CM Yogi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, recalls his role in "freedom movement and national unity"

Lucknow, Dec. 15 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, remembering him as the "Iron Man of India" and highlighting his contribution to the... Read More


"Great pride for Bihar": Dilip Jaiswal on Nitin Nabin assuming charge as BJP national acting president in Delhi today

Patna, Dec. 15 -- Calling it a moment of great pride for Bihar, Bihar Minister and state BJP President Dilip Jaiswal said newly appointed BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin will leave for Delh... Read More


Paul Feig, Jon Cryer, Virginia Madsen, and others mourn the demise of actor-director Rob Reiner

Washington DC, Dec. 15 -- The demise of actor-director Rob Reiner at the age of 78 has left many in sorrow. The son of writer Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner first became known for his role as Meathead in the... Read More


Rajasthan: CM Bhajanlal Sharma celebrates birthday in Jaipur with prayers and social Engagements

Jaipur, Dec. 15 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, along with his wife Geeta Sharma, celebrated his birthday on Monday with a series of spiritual and social engagements in Jaipur, coincidin... Read More


India's GDP to grow 7% in FY26, Crisil raises growth forecast

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The Indian economy is poised to grow at 7.0 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, Crisil said as it raised projections by 50 basis points soon after the country registered robu... Read More