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December 24, 2024 11:21 PM

Christmas Eve celebrations spread festive cheer across India

The festive spirit of Christmas has illuminated the country as churches and markets across India sparkle with vibrant decorations and a joyous atmosphere. Communities have come together to celebrate, with stunning decorations, bustling markets, and heartwarming activities bringing the season's warmt...

December 23, 2024 9:24 PM

Veteran Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a trailblazer of India’s parallel cinema movement, passed away on Monday in Mumbai at the age of 90. The legendary director had been battling a prolonged kidney ailment and was receiving treatment at Wockhardt Hospital. His funeral is scheduled for 10:00 am on Tu...

December 23, 2024 4:33 PM

What happens when Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stops?

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the Kremlin on Sunday, a rare visit by a European Union leader to Moscow as a contract allowing for Russian gas to transit through Ukraine nears expiry. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had said on Thursday that Kyiv c...

December 23, 2024 2:39 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: The world’s largest human gathering awaits you!

The Maha Kumbh Mela is Hindi for sacred pitcher or pot festival. Anchored in Hindu mythology, it is a sacred congregation that unfolds every 12 years -- a spiritual odyssey that celebrates the very essence of human existence. Prayagraj in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will be the venue...

December 23, 2024 3:29 PM

Will Trump save TikTok?

The short answer is: We will know after 20 January. That's when he officially takes over as the U.S. President. Trump met the TikTok C.E.O. on 17 December. And this is what he had to say afterwards: “We'll take a look at TikTok. You know, I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok because I won you...

December 23, 2024 11:25 AM

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage and drawing a sharp rebuke from Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino. Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Arizona, Tr...

December 21, 2024 11:06 AM

What is US birthright citizenship and can Trump end it?

Donald Trump has said he plans to end birthright citizenship as part of his promised crackdown on immigration when he becomes president on Jan. 20. Below is a look at U.S. birthright citizenship and Trump's legal authority to restrict it. WHAT IS BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP? Anyone born in the United ...