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29 awards in 11 years: Full list of international honours conferred on PM Modi

Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred with Oman’s highest honour, 'Order of Oman' by Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik , in Muscat on Thursday. (@MEAIndia X/ANI Photo)

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Fast & Furious cast for upcoming sequel

With over $7 billion grossed and 10 main films, anticipation for Fast X: Part 2, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, is high as fans await his role in this iconic saga.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:39 PM IST

Three Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

The bodies of three Maoists, including a woman, have been recovered from the encounter site so far. (Representative photo)
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 09:26 PM IST

India must do more in its fight against doping

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A country that wants to host marquee sporting events certainly can’t afford the ignominy of leading in doping. (PTI)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:29 PM IST

The need for an urgent roll-out of UPI market-share caps

UPI empowered small merchants, reduced cash handling, and showcased India as a global leader in digital public infrastructure. (REUTERS)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:27 PM IST

Think long term on pollution in Delhi NCR

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After the late October-early November spike linked to stubble burning and Diwali, Delhi historically sees another sustained spell of dangerous air in late December, driven by low temperatures. This should have prompted structural intervention years ago. (ANI)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:28 PM IST

In Bondi attack, echoes of age-old anti-Semitism

Unearthing and foiling anti-Semitic plots will require far greater intelligence-sharing and cooperation at the international level. (AFP)
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 09:26 PM IST

Why India’s tourism sector needs a regulatory rethink

If India hopes to make tourism a $1-trillion industry and generate 50 million jobs in the next decade, its states must move from regulation to facilitation. (Shutterstock)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:26 PM IST

ISIS calls Bondi Beach attack ‘matter of pride’ but doesn't claim responsibility

The accused Sajid Akram, 50, was killed in an exchange of gunfire with the police, while his son Naveed (24) was receiving treatment under police guard.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:20 PM IST

Monali Thakur gets into a smelly bin to retrieve diamond ring at Zurich airport

During a trip to Zurich, singer Monali Thakur hilariously shared her experience of retrieving her lost diamond ring from a garbage bin at the airport.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:13 PM IST