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Is this a case of sugar-coating taxes? India's GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has surprised moviegoers and snack lovers by introducing different rates of Goods and Services Tax (GST) for popcorn. Prepacked salted popcorn will now attract a 12% GST, while caramelized popcorn faces a steep 18%. Earlier, the GST rate was uniformly 5% for all kinds of popcorn. Watch in for more details!

Fabio Ochoa Vasquez, a key figure in the infamous Medellín Cartel, has returned to Colombia after serving more than 20 years in a US prison. The 67-year-old was deported by US authorities and arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on Monday (Dec 23).

Two-time Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has asked everyone to 'stop speculating' on her Khel Ratna award snub. The comments come after her father made 'strong-worded' remarks about Bhaker not being in the list of award recipients.

Around 1,200 people were evacuated after a fire alarm buzzed due to a short circuit in France's most attractive tourist place, the Eiffel Tower, on Tuesday (Dec 24).

Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said.

"President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever," the 78-year-old's deputy chief of staff Angel Urena said on social media platform X, adding Clinton "remains in good spirits"

A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria after an explosion in its engine room. The Russian foreign ministry said that 14 crew members were rescued and were taken to the Spanish port of Cartagena, and two others are yet to be found.

Following the sentencing of 25 people by a military court in Pakistan's Islamabad, the UK expressed concerns and emphasised the lack of "independent scrutiny and transparency" in such proceedings.

Bethlehem is gearing up for another Christmas celebration, but this year’s festivities are overshadowed by the ongoing Gaza war. The historic city, known for its deep religious significance, faces a somber holiday season as tensions in the region continue to affect both local residents and pilgrims.

In a mind boggling case of career swap, a PhD student from Texas in America has now quit studying for a lucrative career in adult entertainment company, OnlyFans.

Ann Schmidt has been named Boeing’s new Chief Communications and Brand Officer, a heralded sign of new leadership under CEO Kelly Ortberg. Brian Besanceney retired Monday and the interim head of communications, Schmidt, takes over.

Eric Trump recently shared a post on the social media platform, X featuring his father, Donald Trump, humorously depicted as "buying" Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal through Amazon.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has unveiled the new OBD2B compliant 2025 SP160 with the intent to capture the heart of young tech savvy riders. This new SP160 boasts of a bold design, enhanced features, and robust performance, starting at INR 1,21,951 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India batter Shubman Gill 'needs to back his defensive technique' in order to get some runs in Australia. Ponting's comments come on the back of Gill's lackluster performance in the two Tests he has played in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.

Israel’s Defence Minister has confirmed that the IDF assassinated former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year. Defense Minister Israel Katz made the announcement as he warned that the military will decapitate the leadership of Yemen's Houthi Rebels. Watch in for more details!

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a "very difficult" challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day. Villa beat Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday for a fourth win from five games in all competitions.

A gym trainer from India's Agra has been charged with "rape" and "criminal intimidation" for sexually assaulting and exploiting a Canadian woman, posing himself as a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent.

The Delhi Police said on Tuesday (Dec 24) that they busted a major illegal immigration racket involving Bangladeshis by arresting 11 people in connection with the crime.

Israel’s defence minister has confirmed that the IDF assassinated former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year. Watch this report for more details!