Offices of 2 leading newspapers set on fire in B’desh amid violent protests
Offices of two leading newspapers in Bangladesh - The Daily Star and Prothom Alo - were set on fire following killing of radical leader Osman Hadi. Several journalists were trapped inside the burning buildings. Daily Star reporter Zyma Islam had also posted a message on Facebook as she was trapped in the fire, “I can’t breathe anymore...there’s too much smoke.”
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03:14 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Offices of two leading newspapers in Bangladesh - The Daily Star and Prothom Alo - were set on fire following killing of radical leader Osman Hadi. Several journalists were trapped inside the burning buildings. Daily Star reporter Zyma Islam had also posted a message on Facebook as she was trapped in the fire, “I can’t breathe anymore...there’s too much smoke.”
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Luxury in India is no longer about owning things: Karan Bhangay
On an episode of 'Figuring Out With Raj Shamani' Karan Bhangay, Founder & CEO of Indulge, said luxury in India is increasingly defined by experiences rather than ownership. He explained that concierge services now focus on arranging private, niche and ultra-luxury moments that were once inaccessible. According to Bhangay, client demand ranges from exclusive interactions to rare travel plans.
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On an episode of 'Figuring Out With Raj Shamani' Karan Bhangay, Founder & CEO of Indulge, said luxury in India is increasingly defined by experiences rather than ownership. He explained that concierge services now focus on arranging private, niche and ultra-luxury moments that were once inaccessible. According to Bhangay, client demand ranges from exclusive interactions to rare travel plans.
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Japan's MUFG Bank buys 20% stake in Shriram Finance for ₹39,600 cr
MUFG Bank, Japan's largest bank, has bought a 20% stake in Shriram Finance in a $4.4 billion (over ₹39,600 crore) deal. This marks the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's financial sector to date. MUFG will have the right to appoint two nominee directors on the board of Shriram Finance, one of India's largest retail Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
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03:27 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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MUFG Bank, Japan's largest bank, has bought a 20% stake in Shriram Finance in a $4.4 billion (over ₹39,600 crore) deal. This marks the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's financial sector to date. MUFG will have the right to appoint two nominee directors on the board of Shriram Finance, one of India's largest retail Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
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03:27 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Rare 7-armed octopus captured in video
Researchers have captured rare footage of a deep-sea octopus near Monterey Bay off California, about half a mile below ocean's surface. Scientists say the species has been documented only four times. The animal is formally called Haliphron atlanticus and commonly called the Seven-Arm Octopus. Despite its name, it has eight arms, as males hide one of their reproductive limbs.
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03:17 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Researchers have captured rare footage of a deep-sea octopus near Monterey Bay off California, about half a mile below ocean's surface. Scientists say the species has been documented only four times. The animal is formally called Haliphron atlanticus and commonly called the Seven-Arm Octopus. Despite its name, it has eight arms, as males hide one of their reproductive limbs.
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03:17 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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What precautions should a person take while driving in dense fog?
Amid rising dense fog, experts have listed precautions one should take while driving in winter. Motorists should drive below the speed limit, use low-beam and fog lights, and avoid high beams as they reduce visibility, News18 reported. Drivers should maintain extra distance, use defogger with AC if needed. Fog causes mental fatigue, so people should take breaks every 60–90 minutes.
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03:40 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Amid rising dense fog, experts have listed precautions one should take while driving in winter. Motorists should drive below the speed limit, use low-beam and fog lights, and avoid high beams as they reduce visibility, News18 reported. Drivers should maintain extra distance, use defogger with AC if needed. Fog causes mental fatigue, so people should take breaks every 60–90 minutes.
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Shilpa Shetty denies involvement in ₹60-crore fraud case, quotes Bhagavad Gita
Actress Shilpa Shetty said she was unfairly named in an alleged ₹60-crore fraud case and that she was "deeply saddened" over "baseless attempt" to associate her with it. In a statement, she said, "As quoted in Bhagavad Gita, 'Failing to oppose injustice when it's your duty...is itself Adharma.' With quashing petition already filed before...High Court, I've complete faith in [judiciary]."
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03:38 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Actress Shilpa Shetty said she was unfairly named in an alleged ₹60-crore fraud case and that she was "deeply saddened" over "baseless attempt" to associate her with it. In a statement, she said, "As quoted in Bhagavad Gita, 'Failing to oppose injustice when it's your duty...is itself Adharma.' With quashing petition already filed before...High Court, I've complete faith in [judiciary]."
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03:38 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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How much territory has Russia taken in Ukraine?
Russia controls nearly 20% of Ukraine. Russia currently controls Ukrainian territory including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014, all of Luhansk, around 80% of Donetsk, about 75% of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, and very small portions of the Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Ukraine has said it would not cede territory to Russia.
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03:34 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Russia controls nearly 20% of Ukraine. Russia currently controls Ukrainian territory including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014, all of Luhansk, around 80% of Donetsk, about 75% of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, and very small portions of the Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Ukraine has said it would not cede territory to Russia.
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03:34 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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China warns of forceful measures after US approves $11.1 bn Taiwan arms deal
China warned it would take "forceful measures" to protect national sovereignty after US approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan. China's Defence Ministry urged US to "immediately cease arms sales to Taiwan" and "concretely abide by its commitment not to support 'Taiwan independence' forces". China accused separatist forces of using people's hard-earned money to enrich US arms dealers.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:56 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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China warned it would take "forceful measures" to protect national sovereignty after US approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan. China's Defence Ministry urged US to "immediately cease arms sales to Taiwan" and "concretely abide by its commitment not to support 'Taiwan independence' forces". China accused separatist forces of using people's hard-earned money to enrich US arms dealers.
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What is DV1 green card lottery programme that Trump suspended?
US Diversity Immigrant Visa programme (DV1) offers up to 50,000 immigrant visas annually through random lottery for people from countries with low US immigration rates. Most winners immigrate via consular processing. President Donald Trump suspended programme after Brown University shooting, as shooter had entered US through the DV1 lottery in 2017 and later obtained a green card.
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04:09 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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US Diversity Immigrant Visa programme (DV1) offers up to 50,000 immigrant visas annually through random lottery for people from countries with low US immigration rates. Most winners immigrate via consular processing. President Donald Trump suspended programme after Brown University shooting, as shooter had entered US through the DV1 lottery in 2017 and later obtained a green card.
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04:09 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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'House help uses iPhone 14 but lives in slum,' says post; sparks discussion
A Reddit user sparked a discussion on definition of wealth in India after observing their domestic help using iPhone 14. "For a moment I felt poor...Then I realised- she still lives in...kutcha/slum area...probably has no real savings," the post read. "It's...materialism," a person wrote while another comment read, "Indians tend to show off way more than what they actually earn."
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04:04 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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A Reddit user sparked a discussion on definition of wealth in India after observing their domestic help using iPhone 14. "For a moment I felt poor...Then I realised- she still lives in...kutcha/slum area...probably has no real savings," the post read. "It's...materialism," a person wrote while another comment read, "Indians tend to show off way more than what they actually earn."
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Railways extends booking window for Aadhaar-authenticated users
The Ministry of Railways has extended the train ticket booking window for Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC users, enabling them to book tickets from 8 am to 12 noon from December 29. Such users will be allowed ticket booking from 8 am to 4 pm from January 5, 2026 and from 8 am to 12 at night from January 12.
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04:01 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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The Ministry of Railways has extended the train ticket booking window for Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC users, enabling them to book tickets from 8 am to 12 noon from December 29. Such users will be allowed ticket booking from 8 am to 4 pm from January 5, 2026 and from 8 am to 12 at night from January 12.
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8,000 people seen taking exam on airstrip for 187 posts in Odisha
A video showed over 8,000 candidates taking an exam on an airstrip under open sky in Odisha's Sambalpur for just 187 Home Guard posts. Aspirants were seen seated in several lines at the Jamadarpali Airstrip with several officials to oversee the examination. "If I've any power or authority, I'll declare all of them pass," one person commented on the video.
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04:28 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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A video showed over 8,000 candidates taking an exam on an airstrip under open sky in Odisha's Sambalpur for just 187 Home Guard posts. Aspirants were seen seated in several lines at the Jamadarpali Airstrip with several officials to oversee the examination. "If I've any power or authority, I'll declare all of them pass," one person commented on the video.
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Kashmiris happy to be entertained by 'Dhurandhar' even if it's propaganda: J&K CM
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' is doing "roaring business", adding that he did not intend to watch it. "Clearly, the audience in Kashmir, even if it ('Dhurandhar') is a propaganda movie, is quite happy to be entertained by it," said Abdullah, during an Indian Express event. Notably, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has earned ₹702 crore worldwide.
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04:22 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' is doing "roaring business", adding that he did not intend to watch it. "Clearly, the audience in Kashmir, even if it ('Dhurandhar') is a propaganda movie, is quite happy to be entertained by it," said Abdullah, during an Indian Express event. Notably, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has earned ₹702 crore worldwide.
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People helping road accident victims to get ₹25,000 reward, to be called 'Raahveer'
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged citizens to help road accident victims, stating, "Those who help will be recognised as 'Raahveer' and rewarded ₹25,000." "When accidents happen on the road, bystanders hesitate to help. I urge everyone to assist victims without fear of legal or police trouble," he added. He said quick medical assistance can save nearly 50,000 lives annually.
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04:15 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged citizens to help road accident victims, stating, "Those who help will be recognised as 'Raahveer' and rewarded ₹25,000." "When accidents happen on the road, bystanders hesitate to help. I urge everyone to assist victims without fear of legal or police trouble," he added. He said quick medical assistance can save nearly 50,000 lives annually.
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Felt like slapping them: Sana on clip of Nitish pulling woman's niqab
Reacting to video of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling a woman's niqab and people standing behind him laughing during the incident, Sana Khan said she felt like slapping them. "He simply pulled the niqab off her face. Surprisingly, people standing behind him were laughing like idiots. This is shameful," Sana added. "Every girl should feel angry watching this," she stated.
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04:44 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Reacting to video of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling a woman's niqab and people standing behind him laughing during the incident, Sana Khan said she felt like slapping them. "He simply pulled the niqab off her face. Surprisingly, people standing behind him were laughing like idiots. This is shameful," Sana added. "Every girl should feel angry watching this," she stated.
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Astronomer asked Cabot to rejoin after kiss cam row, she refused as she'd become laughingstock
Astronomer ex-HR head Kristin Cabot claimed that the company asked her to rejoin after its investigation into the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, which involved ex-CEO Andy Byron, was concluded. Cabot told the NYT that she couldn't imagine standing up as HR chief when she was a laughingstock. She instead negotiated her resignation and announced it on July 24.
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04:44 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Astronomer ex-HR head Kristin Cabot claimed that the company asked her to rejoin after its investigation into the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, which involved ex-CEO Andy Byron, was concluded. Cabot told the NYT that she couldn't imagine standing up as HR chief when she was a laughingstock. She instead negotiated her resignation and announced it on July 24.
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Trump announces national-level 'Patriot Games', people compare it to 'Hunger Games'
US President Donald Trump has announced a national-level athletic competition called 'Patriot Games', as part of celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The games' participation of "one young man, one young woman from each (US) state and territory" sparked comparisons with the fictitious 'The Hunger Games' tournament. Trump said men won't be allowed in women's sports.
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04:55 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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US President Donald Trump has announced a national-level athletic competition called 'Patriot Games', as part of celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The games' participation of "one young man, one young woman from each (US) state and territory" sparked comparisons with the fictitious 'The Hunger Games' tournament. Trump said men won't be allowed in women's sports.
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04:55 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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What is the 'Say Yes' phone scam?
Under this scam, fraudsters call from an unknown number and ask simple questions like "Can you hear me?", Moneycontrol reported. People often answer "yes" to such questions. The scamsters record the voice saying "yes" and subsequently misuse such recordings to impersonate victims or lure them into sharing sensitive details. People should avoid saying "yes" on unknown calls and respond differently.
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04:54 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Under this scam, fraudsters call from an unknown number and ask simple questions like "Can you hear me?", Moneycontrol reported. People often answer "yes" to such questions. The scamsters record the voice saying "yes" and subsequently misuse such recordings to impersonate victims or lure them into sharing sensitive details. People should avoid saying "yes" on unknown calls and respond differently.
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71-yr-old Rakesh reacts to criticism over 'kissing' 20-yr-old Sara, says 'No ill intent'
Actor Rakesh Bedi reacted to criticism over a clip from 'Dhurandhar' trailer launch. Some users claimed it looked like the 71-year-old actor kissed 20-year-old actress Sara Arjun's shoulder. Calling the allegations "stupid", Bedi said, "Sara is less than half my age...We share a nice rapport." "Why would I kiss her with ill intent publicly...on...a stage?...People are just crazy," he added.
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05:12 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Actor Rakesh Bedi reacted to criticism over a clip from 'Dhurandhar' trailer launch. Some users claimed it looked like the 71-year-old actor kissed 20-year-old actress Sara Arjun's shoulder. Calling the allegations "stupid", Bedi said, "Sara is less than half my age...We share a nice rapport." "Why would I kiss her with ill intent publicly...on...a stage?...People are just crazy," he added.
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I'm recovering well: Jaiswal after hospitalisation due to food poisoning
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a health update after he was hospitalised due to food poisoning. "Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the overwhelming good wishes over the last few days," he wrote on X. Jaiswal added, "I’m recovering well, grateful for the fantastic medical support, and looking forward to being back on the field soon!"
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05:02 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a health update after he was hospitalised due to food poisoning. "Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the overwhelming good wishes over the last few days," he wrote on X. Jaiswal added, "I’m recovering well, grateful for the fantastic medical support, and looking forward to being back on the field soon!"
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