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India, Oman sign free trade pact offering zero-duty access for over 98% of Indian exports

India, Dec. 18 -- India and Oman inked a free trade deal on Thursday that provides zero-duty access for Indian goods in 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines, opens up avenues for Micro, Small, and Medium Ent... Read More


'Fact-check please': Trump's primetime speech draws severe criticism; 'blatant lies'

India, Dec. 18 -- President Donald Trump addressed the nation with a primetime speech on Wednesday. As the 79-year-old made several claims, speaking about his administration's initiatives and achievem... Read More


'Sold wheat for tickets'; 'Came from Agra': Angry fans want answers from BCCI after Lucknow T20I abandoned due to fog

India, Dec. 18 -- What was meant to be a festive night of international cricket in Lucknow ended in anger and heartbreak after the fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned because of h... Read More


No. of schools providing mid-day meal shrink

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The number of schools covered under the Centre's flagship PM Poshan (formerly Mid-Day Meal) scheme has declined steadily from 11.19 lakh in 2020-21 to 10.35 lakh in 2024-25 - a n... Read More


Trump announces new 'Warrior Dividend': Who will get stimulus check? When will it come? Eligibility details and more

India, Dec. 18 -- Donald Trump announced $1,776 'warrior dividend' for US Army servicemen this Christmas in his address to the nation at 9 p.m. ET. It will be a one-time payment that will go out to 45... Read More


Ludhiana: College teachers' body flags 'selective scrutiny' by PU

Ludhiana, Dec. 18 -- The Association of United College Teachers (AUCT) has objected to Panjab University's decision to seek only the last two years' financial statements from its affiliated colleges w... Read More


Teachers' absence frustrates purpose of RTE Act: Alld HC

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 18 -- Observing that the absence of teachers "frustrates the very purpose" of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Allahabad high court has refused to ... Read More


K drama actor Lee Min Ki savours cone dosa and chai, visits temple. A peek at his South Indian experience

India, Dec. 18 -- South Korean actor Lee Min Ki, best known for his roles in K-dramas like Love Truly (2006) and Very Ordinary Couple (2013) is in India. The actor shared a glimpse of his travel diari... Read More


UP Police likely to name 3 pharma firms in codeine syrup nexus

LUCKNOW, Dec. 18 -- The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) is preparing to expand its probe into the multi-crore codeine-based cough syrup diversion racket by naming three pharmaceutical ... Read More


RS passes bill for 100% FDI in insurance

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance in a move aimed at boosting capital inflows and expanding one of the world's... Read More