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Insurance Amendment Bill seeks to accelerate growth of sector, improve regulatory oversight: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up for consideration a bill that seeks to accelerate the growth and development of the insurance sector, ensure better protection of policyholders a... Read More


Punjab govt declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities

Chandigarh, Dec. 16 -- The Punjab government on Monday formally declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Damdama Sahib) in Bathinda distric... Read More


Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale speaks on Sangakkara's appointment as coach, dismisses RR sale rumours

Abu Dhabi, Dec. 16 -- Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale speaks about Kumar Sangakkara's appointment as head coach and dismisses RR sale rumours, saying, "It's been on for 17 years." RR confirmed... Read More


Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu leads anti-Chitta awareness walkathon organised in Hamirpur

Shimla, Dec. 16 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synth... Read More


Unidentified drone spotted over explosives manufacturer's airstrip in Nagpur; police launch probe

Nagpur, Dec. 16 -- An unidentified drone was spotted flying over the airstrip of explosives manufacturer Solar Industries in Nagpur, triggering serious security concerns. Following the incident, Nagpu... Read More


India criticises Pakistan's democratic situation, flags jailing of Imran Khan, military-backed constitutional changes

New York, Dec. 16 -- India on Monday (local time) sharply criticised Pakistan's domestic political situation at the United Nations Security Council, flagging Islamabad for jailing former Pakistani Pri... Read More


IPL 2026 auction: Kartik Sharma joins Prashant Veer to CSK for record-breaking price

Abu Dhabi, Dec. 16 -- Uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma was sold to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping price of Rs 14.2 crore during the Indian Premier League... Read More


Ajit Pawar slams anti-Modi slogans, calls for decorum in political discourse

Pune, Dec. 16 -- Reacting to controversial slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Congress rally, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday urged political parties to ma... Read More


36 Interpol notices issued in 2025 alone: MHA to Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- In 2025 alone, a total of 36 Interpol notices have been issued on India's request against fugitives indulged in various illegal activities, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sha... Read More


PM Modi arrives in Ethiopia on 2-day state visit to deepen India-Africa partnership

Addis Ababa, Dec. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa on a two-day state visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking the second stop o... Read More