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Osman Hadi Murder Suspects Fled To India Via Meghalaya Border: Dhaka Police

editor@republicworld.com (Nidhi Sinha) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:38:41 +0530

Dhaka: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has claimed that two prime suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Sharif Osman Hadi fled to India via the Meghalaya border following the killing.Addressing a press briefing at the DMP Media Centre, Additional Commissioner SN

'Completely Unacceptable': Uttarakhand CM Dhami On Tripura Student Angel Chakma's Death

editor@republicworld.com (Satyaki Baidya) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:31:45 +0530

Dehradun: Days after the death of 24-year-old postgraduate student from Tripura, Angel Chakma, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's office said that such incidents of racial hate crime are “completely unacceptable” in the state, and the government will deal strictly w

'Daughters Of Bharat Created History': PM Modi Hails India's Maiden Women's ODI WC Win As He Recalls Moments Of Pride In 2025

editor@republicworld.com (Anirban Sarkar) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:16:03 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed India's achievements in sports during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday. PM Modi hailed the Indian Men's team for their Champions Trophy success, while he also highlighted the Women's Team's maiden World Cup triumph on home soil, follo

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi On India's Accomplishments In 2025; Top Quotes From 129th Episode

editor@republicworld.com (Nitin Waghela) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:27:40 +0530

In the final episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor as one of India's top achievements, while also placing the spotlight on India's women and men cricket squads for emerging victorious in the World Cup and Champions Trop

'2025, A Year Of Proud Milestones': PM Modi Hails India's Achievements In Year's Last Mann Ki Baat

editor@republicworld.com (Satyaki Baidya) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:39:39 +0530

New Delhi: In the year's last Maan Ki Baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's achievements in a broad range of fields whether in the realm of national security, sports or scientific innovation, saying that the country's impact was “visible everywhere.”"2025 was a year of

Zelenskyy Holds Virtual Meeting With NATO, EU Leaders Ahead Of Trump Talks

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:27:29 +0530

Halifax: As he arrived in Canada, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conference with NATO and European Union leaders ahead of upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump in Florida.During the call, Zelenskyy stressed that strong military and diplomatic positio

Thailand And Cambodia Sign New Ceasefire Deal To End Border Clashes

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:09:26 +0530

Bangkok: Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims.The agreement took effect at noon (0500 GMT) and calls for a halt in military movements and airspace violations for military purpo

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Aravalli Hills, CJI-Led Bench To Hear Case On Monday

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:22:27 +0530

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear the case regarding the protection of the Aravalli hills on Monday. The Top Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the case amidst growing concern among environmentalists and locals, who fear that the hills are being ravaged by unchecked

Guatemala Bus Crash: 15 Killed, 19 Injured As Bus Plunges Into Deep Gorge Amid Dense Fog On Inter-American Highway

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:56:11 +0530

Guatemala: A horrific accident on the Inter-American Highway in Guatemala's Solola Department has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, with 19 others critically injured. According to reports, the crash occurred due to dense fog that severely reduced visibility for drivers, le

Shocking Video Captures American Cop Shooting Dead Suspect After Multiple Warning To Back Away

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:34:36 +0530

New York: An American police officer allegedly shot and killed an unarmed suspect during a confrontation after the suspect continued to advance on him despite warnings. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday, drawing massive outrage over the incident. A video clip of the

Saran Shocker: 4 Family Members Sleeping With Fire Lit In Closed Room Suffocate To Death From Toxic Gas

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:31:36 +0530

Saran: At least 4 members of a family were suffocated to death in Bihar's Saran district as they slept in a closed room with a fire lit to ward off the severe cold. According to reports, the incident surfaced in the early hours of Saturday morning, leaving two others unconscious

Plane Suffers Nose-Dive Crash Into Sea Off Rio De Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, Pilot Killed

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:38:37 +0530

Rio De Janeiro: A deadly plane crash into the sea off Copacabana beach in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro resulted in the death of the pilot. According to reports, the tragic plane crash occurred on Saturday afternoon in Rio de Janeiro when an ultralight plane pulling an advertising bann

Why Are India’s Delivery Workers Going on Strike This New Year’s Eve?

editor@republicworld.com (Shruti Sneha) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:34:09 +0530

New Delhi: From early mornings to late nights, delivery workers are constantly on the move, navigating congested roads, extreme weather, and tight deadlines to keep India’s cities running. While their work has become indispensable to everyday life, the conditions under which they

BREAKING | Supreme Court to Hear CBI Plea Against Suspension of Kuldeep Sengar’s Life Sentence on Dec 29

editor@republicworld.com (Shruti Sneha) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:04:14 +0530

New Delhi: New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Monday, December 29, a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the Delhi High Court’s order granting bail to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.CBI Challenges Su

Taiwan Struck By Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake, Massive Tremors Felt In Taipei

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:10:41 +0530

Taipei: A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's northeastern coastal city of Yilan on Saturday night, with massive tremors felt across the island, including the capital Taipei. According to information, the earthquake hit the island at 11.05 pm local time, leaving peo

Earthquake of Magnitude 6.6 Jolts Philippine Sea

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:29:38 +0530

Philippine Sea: An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 rattled the Philippine Sea on Saturday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.The earthquake occurred at a depth of 65km.In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.6, On: 27/12/2025 20:35:56 IST, Lat: 24.64 N, L

'I Oppose RSS' Ideology But Admire Their Organisational Capacity': Cong's Digvijaya Singh Re-Clarifies His Remarks Amid Backlash

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:15:24 +0530

New Delhi: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday reiterated his remarks that he remains firmly opposed to the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) but admires their organisational capacity.Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "I've been saying this from the beginning:

BCCI Announces Team India's 15-Member Squad For ICC U19 World Cup 2026, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Included

editor@republicworld.com (Aniket Datta) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:00:53 +0530

ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, December 27, has announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026.Ayush Mhatre To Captain India In U19 World Cup 2026Ayush Mhatre will be leading the 15-member

New Year 2026: Which Countries Celebrates New Year's First And Last?

editor@republicworld.com (Khushi Srivastava) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:35:09 +0530

New Year’s Eve is just four days away. As midnight strikes on December 31, people across the globe will welcome 2026 with excitement and joy. However, the world will not celebrate the new year at the same time. Different time zones mean each country rings in the new year at its o

'Speaking Bengali Cannot Be a Crime': Mamata Banarjee Condemns Killing of Bengali Migrant Worker

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:55:08 +0530

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the killing of a migrant worker from Murshidabad district following an altercation in Sambalpur, Odisha. The incident occurred on December 24. In a post on X, Mamata Banerjee shared, "We strongly condemn t

India in Toronto Launches 'One Stop Centre for Women', Know Details

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:01:42 +0530

For many Indian women, moving to Canada is a journey of ambition. However, isolation and domestic or legal distress can quickly turn that dream into a daunting crisis. Recognizing this, the Consulate General of India in Toronto has launched the One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW)-a

Standing for India's Interests Doesn't Mean One Has To 'Become Jingoistic': Economist Sanjeev Sanyal

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:43:45 +0530

New Delhi: Economist and Historian Sanjeev Sanyal on Saturday said that countries, especially in West Asia, may like to be part of India's growth story if they plan to sell energy and arms, since the country remains a growing economy.He also said that standing up for India's inte

Dragged, Pushed, Humiliated: Sohail Afridi Shoved Around as Pakistan Assembly Turns Lawless | WATCH

editor@republicworld.com (Shruti Sneha) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:32:27 +0530

New Delhi: Pakistan’s politics once again burst into chaos, this time inside the Punjab Assembly itself. When Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and his supporters came in the assembly, what should have been a forum for discussion and governance descended into a scen

Winter Special: 5 Bathua Dishes That Must Find A Place In Your Plate

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:09:55 +0530

As winter sets in across North India, local and seasonal greens take centre stage in the kitchen. One of the most popular green, leafy vegetables that is widely available in winter is bathua (Chenopodium album). Packed with iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants, bathua is not jus

Allu Arjun Among 23 Named In Chargesheet Filed In Pushpa 2 Stampede Case

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:51:18 +0530

A year after the Pushpa 2 stampede case, a chargesheet has been filed naming 23 people, including Allu Arjun. The incident, which occurred on December 4, 2024, during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, resulted in the death of a woman named Revathi and left her child, Sri Teja,

Dhaka Capitals Assistant Coach Dies Of Cardiac Arrest Ahead Of BPL Match Against Rajshahi Royals

editor@republicworld.com (Anirban Sarkar) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:20:07 +0530

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki has died of cardiac arrest just before the Bangladesh Premier League game against Rajshahi Royals. Zaki collapsed on the ground at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, and he was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced d

BJP Set To Elect Nitin Nabin as New National President By January 20

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:00:51 +0530

New Delhi: State BJP Presidents from across the country are likely to be summoned to Delhi after January 15 for the election of the party's National President.According to sources, the election process for the BJP's National President is expected to be completed between January 1

ICG Executes Medical Evacuation of 24-year-old Indian Sailor From UK-Flagged Vessel off Goa Coast

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:52:23 +0530

New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard's Ship C-427 carried out the swift medical evacuation of a 24-year-old Indian mariner from a UK-flagged merchant vessel off the Goa coast on Friday.In a post on X, the India Coast Guard emphasised that its prompt response highlights the organisation'

Gang Impersonates Telangana SOT Police, Demands ₹3 Crore from Man Running Betting Apps; Case Registered

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:33:06 +0530

Hyderabad, Telangana: A case has been registered after a group of individuals allegedly impersonating Special Operations Team (SOT) police officers threatened a man and demanded ₹3 crore, claiming he was running betting applications, police said on Saturday.According to the compl

Gloves To Beanies: Must-have Fashion Accessories That Elevate Winter Styling And Help Brave The Weather

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:46:38 +0530

With the mercury dipping every day, there is no need to trade style and fashion for comfort and warmth. If done right, winter styling goes beyond layering sweaters and jackets. The real style game lies in accessories that not only elevate your overall look but also help keep you

Kharge Flags SIR, Church Attacks; Condemns Hindus Lynching in Bangladesh in CWC Meeting

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:43:21 +0530

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday flagged the issue of "voter deletion" during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in nine states and three UTs at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meet.Kharge, backing Lok Sabha Leader of

G Parameshwara's Supporters Protest Near Indira Bhawan in Delhi, Demand He Be Made Next Karnataka CM

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:30:50 +0530

New Delhi: Supporters of Karnataka Home Minister and Congress leader G Parameshwara on Saturday gathered near Indira Bhawan in Delhi, demanding he be appointed as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka.Parameshwara's supporters are backing him due to his strong party backing and ef

Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Across Himachal Pradesh Over Termination of IGMC Doctor

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:29:52 +0530

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: An indefinite strike by resident doctors began across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, a day after they collectively went on mass leave on Friday. The protest follows the termination of a resident doctor after a video showing him allegedly assaulting a pati

Gokuldham Is Everywhere: California Man Shares Video Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Playing On Neighbours' TV, Desis React

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:27:45 +0530

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the few Indian television shows that has earned global fame. The longest-running sitcom streams during weekdays in India in Hindi. Even after streaming over 4500 episodes, the Asit Kumar Modi show, which is centred around the lives of Gok

Dhurandhar Villain Out, Jaideep Ahlawat In: Drishyam 3 Producer Confirms 'Toxic' Akshaye Khanna's Replacement In Ajay Devgn Starrer

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:52:57 +0530

2025 is in its last lap, but the casting controversies seem to be endless. After rows over ambiguous exits of actors from Hera Pheri 3, Don 3, Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, the Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 3 has stirred speculations. Days after the rumours were afloat that Aksh

Netizens Sense 'Kalesh' As Veer Pahariya's 'Pissed' Reaction To Girlfriend Tara Sutaria Hugging AP Dhillon Goes Viral: Watch

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:29:26 +0530

Tara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya attended the AP Dhillon concert, which was held at Jio World Centre on Friday. Several videos and photos from the concert are now doing the rounds on social media. In the clips, Tara could be seen sharing the stage with AP Dhillon for a performance

MBBS Admission Row: Protests Rock Jammu Lok Bhawan, LG's Effigy Burnt. What's The Underlying Issue

editor@republicworld.com (Satyaki Baidya) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:47:12 +0530

Jammu: Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu over the composition of the first MBBS batch at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, asking for cancellation of admissions to the medical institute, after most of the candidates who have been selected were from a part

England Accumulate Remains Of 'Bazball' To Stun Australia By 4 Wickets At The MCG, Win First Test 'Down Under' After 5468 Days

editor@republicworld.com (Jishu Bhattacharya) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:58:18 +0530

England have finally arrived to the party, a bit too late maybe, but they have managed to beat Australia 'Down Under' for the first time since 2011, the last time they won The Ashes on Australian soil. Prior to this Test match, England were down 3-0 in the series, had already los

Drishyam 3 Producer To Sue Akshaye Khanna Over 'Unprofessional' Exit From Franchise, Says 'Success Has Gone Into His Head'

editor@republicworld.com (Khushi Srivastava) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:21:39 +0530

Akshaye Khanna has gone viral for his intense and raw performance as Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar. Fans have hailed him as the “performer of the year”, especially after his strong back-to-back performances in Chhaava and Dhurandhar. As

Dhurandhar Is Now The Highest Grossing Bollywood Movie Ever! Aditya Dhar's Film Beats Pathaan But Trails Pushpa 2 Hindi

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:32:27 +0530

Dhurandhar hit the big screens on December 5 and has been smashing records at the box office ever since. The film is headlined by Ranveer Singh and is directed by Aditya Dhar. After just 3 weeks of theatrical run, the movie has emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood movie ever

Viral Videos: Sanjay Dutt Makes Surprise Appearance At AP Dhillon Mumbai Concert, Fans Call It 'Collaboration of The Year'

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:05:34 +0530

Singer AP Dhillon enthralled fans in Mumbai at his sold-out concert on Friday. Several videos and photos from the show are now doing the rounds on social media. However, what caught the attention of social media users was the surprise act by Sanjay Dutt. The Dhurandhar actor took

Operation Kalnemi: 19 Bangladeshi Nationals Among 511 Arrested in Uttarakhand Crackdown on Fake Babas and Fraudsters

editor@republicworld.com (info desk) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:46:14 +0530

The Uttarakhand government has intensified its campaign against fraudsters and imposters operating under the cover of religion and faith. Under the statewide drive known as Operation Kalnemi, authorities have arrested 511 people across three districts. Among those detained are 19

‘Society’s Decision is Supreme’: UP Khap Panchayat Bans Smartphones, Half-Pants, and Lavish Weddings

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:13:41 +0530

A Khap Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has issued guidelines banning smartphones for teenagers and half-pants for both boys and girls, citing concerns about "Western influence" and cultural values.The guidelines also regulate wedding ceremonies, restricting guest li

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Wishes, Greetings And Significance Of The Day

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:08:49 +0530

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is one of the most important festivals observed by Sikhs across the world. The sacred occasion marks the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth and last human Guru of Sikhism. Celebrated with great devotion by Sikhs across India and the wor

Winter Storm Hits US Airlines: Over 1800 Flights Cancelled As Severe Weather Brings Snow And Ice To Northeast

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:56:15 +0530

New York: A severe winter storm has wrought havoc on peak holiday travel in the United States (US), forcing multiple airlines to cancel over 1800 flights and delay thousands more. According to reports, the treacherous weather conditions have affected major airports, including Joh

Zelenskyy To Meet Trump In Florida As Ukraine's 20-Point Peace Plan Nears Completion

editor@republicworld.com (Thomson Reuters) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:31:33 +0530

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to discuss territorial issues, the main stumbling block in talks to end the war, with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as a 20-point peace framework and a security guarantee deal near completion.Announcing the m

China Slaps 20 US Defence Firms With Sanctions Over Taiwan Arms Deal

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:17:04 +0530

Beijing: China on Friday announced strong countermeasures against several US defence companies and senior executives in response to Washington's recent decision to approve large-scale arms sales to Taiwan, Global Times reported.The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it will impose san

Mass Stabbing Reported Inside Paris Metro, 3 Women Critically Injured

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:43:16 +0530

Paris: A shocking mass stabbing incident inside the Paris metro left 3 women critically injured. According to reports, a knife-wielding man attacked passengers on line 3 of the Paris metro, targeting women at Arts-et-Metiers, Republique, and Opera stations. As per reports, the su

Chomu Violence: 110 Detained After Stone-Pelting Incident Near Jaipur Mosque

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:30:11 +0530

Jaipur: Over a hundred people were detained by the police following a stone-pelting incident in Jaipur's Chomu area on Friday, which erupted over alleged encroachment near a local mosque.DCP West, Jaipur, Hanuman Prasad Meena told ANI, "Tension arose in Chaumu over a dispute rela

Israel Recognises Somaliland As Independent Nation Paving Way For Global Recognition

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:23:13 +0530

Tel Aviv: Israel on Friday formally recognised Somaliland as an independent country, becoming the first nation to do so more than 30 years after the territory broke away from Somalia, Times of Israel reported.The declaration of mutual recognition was signed by Israeli Prime Minis

CBI Challenges Delhi HC's Order Granting Bail To Kuldeep Singh Sengar In Unnao Rape Case

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:19:15 +0530

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to grant bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the former BJP MLA convicted of raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao. The CBI's move followed the Delh

Lufthansa And EasyJet Flights Hit By Mid-Air Medical Emergencies As Passengers Die On Board

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:21:32 +0530

New Delhi: Two separate incidents involving a Lufthansa flight from Munich to Beijing and an EasyJet flight from Malaga to London Gatwick forced the two flights to make an emergency landing and face hours of delays. As per reports, a Lufthansa passenger died mid-air on flight LH7

Video Shows Chinese MLRS Reportedly Exploding During Live Rocket Launch, Amid Cambodia-Thailand Intense Conflict

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:52:39 +0530

Amidst the ongoing border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, a Chinese-made MLRS rocket launcher reportedly exploded while launching rockets. A video of a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), exploding during live rocket launches, has surfaced on social media, with claims o

India Women Clinch Unassailable 3-0 Lead, Secure Thrilling T20I Series Victory Over Sri Lanka Women In Trivandrum

editor@republicworld.com (Pavitra Shome) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:37:44 +0530

India Women wrap up the chase in dominant fashion, with Shafali Varma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur being the primary aggressors against Sri Lanka Women. Third time's the charm, as the hosts have defeated Sri Lanka in the third T20I by 8 wickets at Trivandrum.A clinical all-around

Protest Held Outside Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata Over Atrocities Against Hindus

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:49:58 +0530

Kolkata, West Bengal: Thousands of saffron-clad activists, associated with pro-Hindu organisations, gathered in Kolkata on Friday and sat outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission to protest the atrocities being committed against minorities in the neighbouring country.#WATCH

Mehbooba Mufti Renews Plea for Kashmiri Undertrials After High Court Labels Her PIL Politically Motivated

editor@republicworld.com (Zeenat Zeeshan Fazil) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:57:12 +0530

New Delhi: Brushing aside the High Court's dismissal of her PIL as “politically motivated,” PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday renewed her campaign for Kashmiri undertrials detained in distant jails, decrying the years-long delays in trials and the resulting family hardships. Ad

Balloon-Like Suspicious Object Found Lying in Agricultural Fields in J-K's Samba, Investigation Underway

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:53:32 +0530

Samba, Jammu and Kashmir: A suspicious balloon shaped like an aeroplane was found lying in agricultural fields near Path Seekers School in the Ramgarh sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Friday, an official said.According to officials, the object was first spotted by

6 Killed, 21 Wounded As Bomb Explodes At Mosque During Friday Prayers In Syria

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:46:48 +0530

Beirut: A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least six people and wounded 21 others, authorities said.Images released by Syria’s state-run Arab News Agency showed blood on the mosque’s carpets, holes in the walls, shattered wind

Birch Nightclub Fire: Mapusa Court Extends Luthra Brothers’ Custody Till Dec 29

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:58:24 +0530

New Delhi: The Mapusa JMFC Court on Friday extended police custody of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra till December 29 in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident. The Luthra brothers are co-owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, in which 25 people died, and several others

‘Deeply Anguished’: India Responds To Fatal Shooting Of Doctoral Student Near Toronto University

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:10:01 +0530

A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus on Tuesday (local time).The Consulate General of India in Toronto expressed deep anguish on Thursday (local time) following the killing of the student.In a statement released on

‘Blind Love for Raja Betas’: HC Tears Into Patriarchy While Jailing Child Rape-Murder Convict for 30 Years

editor@republicworld.com (Shruti Sneha) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:13:14 +0530

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has changed the death sentence of a man sentenced for the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in 2018 to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment, while making pertinent observations on what it described as the deeply rooted “Raja Beta”

14-Year-Old Cricketing Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Honoured With Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar At Rashtrapati Bhavan

editor@republicworld.com (Anirban Sarkar) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:27:11 +0530

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 26, Friday. The Rajasthan Royals sensation received the award from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.Vaibhav has been the talk of the town and h

Behaving Like Animals: Frustrated Kailash Kher Stops Concert Midway After Crowd Jumps Barricades, Disrupts Show In Gwalior

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:25:36 +0530

Kailash Kher's concert in Gwalior on Thursday ended in chaos after the crowd turned unruly. The singer was performing in the Madhya Pradesh city on the ocassion of the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary. However, in mid-concert, the audience went berserk

Viral Video: Ranveer Singh Vacationing In New York Amid Controversy Over Don 3 Exit, Dhurandhar Blockbuster Run?

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:55:18 +0530

Ranveer Singh is basking in the success of Dhurandhar, which is boasting records that no Hindi film could ever achieve until now. Ahead of the holiday season, the actor, along with his wife and actress Deepika Padukone, jetted off from Mumbai. Viral videos doing the rounds on soc

Panic Ensues In Japan Factory As 14 Injured In Mass Stabbing; Attacker Also Used 'Unknown' Liquid Spray

editor@republicworld.com (Nidhi Sinha) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:56:29 +0530

Tokyo: Several people were hospitalised after being stabbed with a knife at a rubber factory in Japan on Friday. As per local reports, the attacker also sprayed an unknown liquid on the factory premises. As many as 14 people were left injured after the attack.According to Japanes

PTI to Launch 'Full Force' Street Movement on Imran Khan's Directions: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Afridi

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:32:05 +0530

Peshawar, Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf would launch a street movement in accordance with the directions of its founder Imran Khan, asserting that it would be carried out with "full force", according to Dawn.Add

Blast Near Mysuru Palace on Christmas: NIA Probes Possible 10/11 Delhi Blast Link, Sabotage Angle Not Ruled Out

editor@republicworld.com (Vanshika Punera) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:40:56 +0530

Mysuru: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) team will visit Mysuru on Thursday to inspect the area near the Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysuru Palace, where a helium cylinder explosion claimed one life and injured four others. The central agency is expected to conduct an independen

'Lot Can Happen Before New Year': Zelenskyy On Meeting Trump ‘In Near Future’

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:45:08 +0530

Kyiv: A meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump will happen “in the near future,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, signaling progress in talks to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.“We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meet

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak Convicted in Trial Over 1MDB Corruption Scandal

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:44:08 +0530

Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted on Friday (December 26, 2025) following a corruption trial tied to multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state investment fund.The nation's High Court found Najib, 72, guilty on three counts of abuse of power.

Hindu Mahajot Visits Lynching Victim's Family in Bangladesh's Mymensingh, Seeks Justice, Extends Support

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:32:37 +0530

Dhaka, Bangladesh: A delegation of the Bangladesh National Hindu Mahajot, led by its General Secretary of the Central Executive Committee, Mrityunjoy Kumar Roy, visited the home of the Hindu Youth, Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched by a mob on December 18, in Bangladesh's Mymensi

Maharashtra: Pune Police Seizes Over Rs 1 Crore Cash in Kondhwa Prohibition Raid; Three Booked

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:30:54 +0530

Pune, Maharashtra: In a major crackdown on illegal liquor trade, Kondhwa Police seized cash amounting to Rs 1,00,85,950 along with a large stock of illicit liquor during a prohibition action in the Kondhwa area of Pune city, Maharashtra.According to the police, the raid was condu

Know How Astronaut William Anders Captured Iconic 'Blue Marble' Earth View Rising Over Moon In 1968

editor@republicworld.com (info desk) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:29:40 +0530

In late 1968, the Apollo 8 mission transitioned from a calculated risk to an audacious leap in the Cold War space race.While the United States struggled with domestic unrest and the Vietnam War, NASA engineers took a monumental gamble. Recovering from the 1967 Apollo 1 fire, the

BJP Breaks New Ground in Kerala: VV Rajesh Elected Thiruvananthapuram Mayor

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:28:06 +0530

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor VV Rajesh was elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Friday, marking the BJP's breakthrough in Kerala's urban politics.BJP's VV Rajesh has become the first Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corp

Gaurav Khanna Defends Wife Akanksha Chamola Against Trolls After Backlash Over Dancing Video: They Are Fans of Someone...

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:14:10 +0530

The Bigg Boss 19 winner, Gaurav Khanna, is fetching more limelight following his exit from the reality show than he did in the 3 months he was inside the house. The actor attended several celebration parties hosted to honour his win on the show. His wife, Akanksha Chamola, accomp

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 21: Ranveer Singh Starrer At ₹633 Crore In 3 Weeks, What's Next?

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:52:54 +0530

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection: The Ranveer Singh headliner has emerged as a juggernaut at the big screens. Despite new releases and working days, the film has continued its glorious run at the big screens. In a rare phenomenon, Dhurandhar continues to rake in double-digit numb

Earthquake Strikes Kachchh In Gujarat, Fear Grips Residents

editor@republicworld.com (Amrita Narayan) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:30:48 +0530

Kachchh: An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck the Kachchh district of Gujarat early Friday morning at around 4:30 am, according to the National Centre for Seismology.The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 23.65° N

Indian Railways Notifies Train Fare Hike From December 26, Long-Distance Travel to Cost More

editor@republicworld.com (Shruti Sneha) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:28:03 +0530

New Delhi: The Railway Ministry recently announced an increase in passenger train tariffs, which will take effect on December 26. For long-distance travel, the increase is 1 paise per kilometre for ordinary class trips over 215 km and 2 paise per kilometre for both AC and non-AC

IN PICS | Christmas 2025 Was All About Family Time For Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal, Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh And Kareena Kapoor

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:31:32 +0530

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Katrina Kaif shared an adorable picture of herself smiling with her husband, Vicky Kaushal, brother-in-law Sunny Kaushal, and brother Sebastien.

/ Katrina Kaif

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Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram account to give a glimpse of special moments she shared with her husband, Ranbir, and their daughter, Raha on Christmas.

/ Alia Bhatt

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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal also shared a glimpse of their Christmas celebration.

/ Sonakshi Sinha

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Jackie Shroff's Christmas celebration was all about friends and family.

/ Jackie Shroff

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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza also celebrated Christmas with their families, along with their children.

/ Riteish-Genelia

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Tamannaah Bhatia embodied the Christmas spirit in a red dress and posed in front of a Christmas tree.

/ Tamannaah Bhatia

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Kareena Kapoor also shared a glimpse of her decorated Christmas tree, which carried the bauble ‘Christmas at the Pataudis’.

/ Kareena Kapoor

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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are seemingly celebrating the festival in New York.

/ Ranveer Singh

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New mom Kiara Advani rang in Christmas 2025 with her friends.

/ Kiara Advani

No Santa Rally As Nifty, Sensex Open Lower On Friday; Union Budget, Trade Deal Will Be Triggers In 2026

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:39:49 +0530

The domestic benchmark equity indices opened lower on Friday, signalling the absence of a traditional Santa rally in the Indian markets amid weak momentum and continued foreign fund outflows.The Nifty 50 index opened at 26,121.25, slipping marginally by 20.85 points or 0.08 per c

Year Ender 2025: Kareena Kapoor-Shahid Kapoor's Hug At IIFA To Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's IPL Final Celebration; Celeb Moments That Broke The Internet

editor@republicworld.com (Shreya Pandey) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:23:31 +0530

Year Ender 2025: Several celebrity moments from off the big screens broke the internet in the past year. Along with the high drama on celluloid, the year was filled with juicy moments and theatrics that kept social media busy throughout. Take a look at the most memorable moments