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‘The Love Nest’: Sukesh Chandrasekhar claims he gifted Jacqueline Fernandez Beverly Hills home in Christmas letter
Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar claimed in a Christmas letter that he gifted actress Jacqueline Fernandez a Beverly Hills home, as she continues to deny any relationship and faces scrutiny in the extortion case.
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How could Zelenskyy’s peace plan change the conflict with Russia?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled a 20-point peace plan, proposing security guarantees, Donbas demilitarisation or economic zones, troop withdrawals, and EU accession, awaiting Russia’s response amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations with the US.
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Deadly blast rocks mosque in Nigeria’s Borno state, worshippers among casualties
An explosion in a mosque in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, killed at least seven worshippers. The blast, suspected as a bombing, highlights ongoing threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents.
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Christmas joy returns to Bethlehem after Gaza war dims past holidays
Bethlehem marked its first festive Christmas in over two years as a Gaza truce held, reviving celebrations muted by war, while Pope Leo XIV called for global peace.
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Bangladesh unrest: Pedestrian killed after crude bomb thrown from Dhaka flyover
A 21-year-old pedestrian was killed instantly after a crude bomb thrown from a flyover struck him in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area, as Bangladesh continues to witness unrest and violence.
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Bangladesh: ISKCON vice president alleges Hindus were locked inside homes before arson attacks
ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharaman Das alleges extremists in Bangladesh are targeting Hindus by locking families inside homes before arson attacks, amid wider unrest, mob violence and rising concerns over minority safety.
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US set to overhaul H-1B lottery system: Why Indians could feel the biggest impact | Explained
The move comes amid a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration that has targeted both legal and illegal migration, including tighter visa scrutiny and sharply higher costs for employers.
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‘I won’t fly on a 737 or 787’: Ex-Boeing manager flags deep safety failures, warns against blaming pilots
The June 12 accident involved an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and reignited questions that have lingered since the twin 737 MAX disasters of 2018 and 2019.
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'I don't need rhetoric, just a calendar': How an Indian student exposed Pakistan’s terror narrative at Oxford Union | WATCH
Viraansh Bhanushali anchored his argument in personal memory, beginning with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He reminded the audience that one of the targets was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
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Indian vlogger detained in China over Arunachal remarks, recounts 15-hour ordeal on social media | WATCH
The incident occurred on November 16, shortly after Mittal entered China. Anant Mittal later shared a detailed account of what he described as a disturbing and frightening experience through an Instagram post
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US defence assessment warns India: China’s tactical calm on LAC, military push through Pakistan
The 100-page document offers a sweeping assessment of China’s national strategy, the rapid modernisation of PLA, and Beijing’s expanding military footprint across regions critical to Indian security.
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Thai army’s removal of Hindu deity statue at disputed border sparks Cambodia outrage, fuels tensions | Watch video
Footage of Thai forces tearing down a Hindu statue in contested Thailand–Cambodia border zone has triggered diplomatic anger, online backlash and renewed fears of escalation between the two neighbours.
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China aided Pakistan with intel and information warfare during Op Sindoor, used it as ‘pressure valve’ against India: US assessment
Pakistan acted as the visible and expendable front during Operation Sindoor, executing kinetic actions and proxy pressure, while China stayed firmly in the shadows.
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Canadian MP criticises Yunus govt over attacks on Hindus, says ‘different level of horror, evil’
Canadian MP Shuvaloy Majumdar warns that escalating violence against minorities signals a serious breakdown of law and order under Bangladesh’s interim government.
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Yunus govt pledges support for lynched Hindu worker’s family, says 'differences of belief can never excuse violence'
The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has announced financial and welfare support for the family of Dipu Chandra Das, the Hindu garment worker lynched in Mymensingh over unproven blasphemy allegations.
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Why Pakistan's largest-ever $4bn weapons deal is drawing global scrutiny
The deal was finalised directly under the supervision of Field Marshal Asim Munir during a meeting with Libyan deputy commander-in-chief of the LNA, Saddam Khalifa Haftar
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Ex-Prince Andrew behind shocking email in Epstein files? 'Found me some inappropriate friends?'
Newly released Epstein documents include emails between Ghislaine Maxwell and an alias widely thought to be Prince Andrew, though no wrongdoing has been established and identities remain unconfirmed.
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US lawmakers flag concerns over Awami League ban, warn it could undermine Bangladesh’s February elections
US lawmakers have urged Bangladesh’s interim government to reconsider the Awami League ban, warning it could undermine free and fair elections ahead of the February polls.
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‘Untrue and sensationalist’: DOJ rejects rape claims against Trump in Epstein files, says handwritten letter is fake
After releasing nearly 30,000 Epstein-related documents, the US Justice Department cautioned that several allegations, especially those targeting President Donald Trump, are unfounded and should not be treated as evidence.
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‘You had Osman Hadi killed to derail polls’: Brother levels explosive charge against Yunus-led interim government
The killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has triggered unrest and sharp allegations against the Yunus-led interim government, even as Dhaka signals efforts to stabilise ties with India ahead of February polls.
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30-year-old Indian woman found murdered in Canada; suspect believed to be her partner
Toronto police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Abdul Ghafoori in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Indo-Canadian digital creator Himanshi Khurana, in a case of suspected intimate partner violence.
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Who is Viraansh Bhanushali? Oxford student’s Pakistan speech goes viral: ‘You can’t shame a state that has no shame’
Viraansh Bhanushali, a Mumbai-born law student at the University of Oxford, went viral after delivering a hard-hitting speech at the Oxford Union that sharply countered Pakistan’s narrative on terrorism.
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US Embassy, consulates in India closed from today: When will consular services resume?
All US diplomatic missions in India will suspend routine consular services for three days from December 24 to December 26, 2025, following a Presidential Executive Order.
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US overhauls H-1B visa system, scraps lottery for wage- and skill-based selection: How will it impact Indians
The US has scrapped the H-1B visa lottery in favour of a wage- and skill-based selection system, aiming to curb misuse and prioritise higher-paid, specialised foreign workers while protecting American jobs.
