Elephants took part in a penalty shootout competition at Nepal's annual Elephant and Tourism Festival in Sauraha, drawing large crowds. The event aims to boost tourism, promote elephant conservation and showcase cultural programmes over three days.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released a new Indian Standard for incense sticks to make them safer for people to use at home. This new rule, "IS 19412:2025 - Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)", was created by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It aims to improve the quality of products and protec
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 26: December 17, 2025, commemorated the formal handover ceremony for officially accomplishing the possession milestone by Ambrosia Galaxy in Pune. The successful event formalized the key phase of the well-thought-out commercial project. With the key aim o
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 26: Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre Limited, (Modern Diagnostic, The Company) service provider in diagnostic and related healthcare tests services in India proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on December 31, 2025, aiming to raise ₹36.89 Cro
After finishing last in the inaugural season of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) with just two wins, one of them coming in a shootout, and managing only four goals across six league matches, SG Pipers will head into the upcoming season determined to turn things around and address the
The Himachal Pradesh government has launched an aggressive state-wide campaign to eradicate chitta (heroin) and other narcotics. Shimla district police have evolved a new preventive policing model aimed at choking drug supply chains at the street level. Under this model, the district poli
In a decisive boost to India's fight against organised crime and terror-linked networks, India on Friday launched its first-ever national-level 'Organised Crime Network Database' (OCND), a landmark initiative aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates that have repeatedly compromised intern
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion) for fiscal 2026, underscoring the newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal approach aimed at stimulating economic growth and strengthening defence capa
A Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China's claim over India's Arunachal Pradesh as part of its stated "core interests", underscoring Beijing's broader national strategy aimed at achieving the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" by 2049.
New Delhi [India], December 25: Ignite IAS, one of South India's most respected and result-oriented civil services coaching institutions, has announced the launch of its Interview Guidance Programme (IGP) for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, a comprehensive initiative aimed at preparing
Hours after the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to the country, the student wing of Awami League alleged that his homecoming is part of a "backdoor deal" aimed at facilitating a one-sided election amid rising political instability in the country.
Meloni's statement reflects the challenges Italy faces, including economic growth, public debt, and labour market issues. The government's 2026 budget aims to lower the fiscal deficit to 2.8% of GDP, while addressing tax hikes and social contributions.