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11 dead in fire at cafe in Vietnam's Hanoi, cops arrest suspect

Eleven people died in a fire at a cafe in Hanoi and police have arrested a man suspected of starting the blaze, Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday (December 19).

Abhishek, Aishwarya and Amitabh attend Aaradhya's school event amid divorce rumours | Watch

The Bachchan's are here! Amid separation rumours, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have made an appearance together on Thursday (Dec 19). The couple showed up together for their daughter Aaradhya's annual function in Mumbai.

Sergio Perez parts ways with Red Bull after season of struggles

Red Bull announced Wednesday that under-pressure Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One outfit after four seasons with Liam Lawson tipped to become world champion Max Verstappen's new teammate.

Sergio Perez parts ways with Red Bull after season of struggles

He won five Grands Prix over 90 starts in Red Bull colours, including a victory at the Monaco GP and a double in Azerbaijan. During the 2024 season, Perez and Red Bull signed a contract extension, tying the pair together until 2026.

Hollywood New Releases: What To Watch In Theatres This Week

Hollywood New Releases: What To Watch In Theatres This Week

Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police register FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Congress lodges counter plaint

Acting on the complaint lodged by the BJP, the Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in connection with a scuffle at Parliament that caused injuries to two MPs who had to be hospitalised.

GRAVITAS: California Squirrels Turning Into Carnivorous Killers

Squirrels, long thought to be harmless herbivores, have been found to be actively hunting and consuming other rodents. Our next report explains this dietary change, which has left researchers amazed. Take a look.

Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Programme Hit With New US Sanctions

The United States government has announced additional sanctions on four entities contributing to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program. Watch this report for more details!

Trump's New Demands Leave Congress Scrambling to Avoid Shutdown

Former President Donald Trump's new demands have put immense pressure on Congress as they work to avert a potential government shutdown. Lawmakers are scrambling to reach an agreement amid growing concerns over funding and political negotiations.

J&K Security Review Meeting: Amit Shah Vows Complete Dominance Over Terrorism

India's Home Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, and this was his first such review meeting on the Union Territory since the assembly elections that brought a National Conference-led government to power. The Union Home Minister had a detailed discussion of the security roadmap for the year 2025. Watch in for more details!

India preparing to tackle Trump's likely tariff on export goods: Report

India has started a sector-wise analysis and is drawing multiple scenarios to cope with any possible increase in tariffs on Indian products in US President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

UK Becoming The Western Capital For Sharia Courts

#Gravitas | The UK is becoming the Western capital for Sharia courts. The courts, which have grown to 85 in number since 1982, reportedly now hold significant sway over the lives of thousands of people across the country. Watch in for more details!

Brazil’s Business Sector Struggles As Real Slumps & Rates Rise

Brazil’s currency turmoil is putting significant pressure on the nation’s largest companies. The Brazilian real has dropped 21 percent recently, making it more expensive for companies to service their debt.

Brazil’s Business Sector Struggles As Real Slumps & Rates Rise

Brazil’s currency turmoil is putting significant pressure on the nation’s largest companies. The Brazilian real has dropped 21 percent recently, making it more expensive for companies to service their debt.

India May Impose Steel Import Tax To Curb Chinese Influx

India is planning to impose a safeguard duty of up to 25% on steel imports to curb a surge in cheap supplies, primarily from China. This proposal gained momentum during a recent meeting chaired by commerce minister Piyush Goyal, where small industries dropped their opposition after receiving assurances of affordable steel supplies.

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: India's NSA Ajit Doval Delivers Mansarovar Breakthrough in Beijing

India and China on Wednesday decided to give positive directions for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during the visit of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to Beijing.

India May Impose Steel Import Tax To Curb Chinese Influx

India is planning to impose a safeguard duty of up to 25% on steel imports to curb a surge in cheap supplies, primarily from China. This proposal gained momentum during a recent meeting chaired by commerce minister Piyush Goyal, where small industries dropped their opposition after receiving assurances of affordable steel supplies.

Chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat was caused due to human error: Report

General Bipin Rawat, the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian military, had died in 2021 in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. Twelve people died in the crash, including Rawat's wife, Madhulika.

Global Coal Demand To Hit Record High In 2024, IEA Forecasts

The international energy agency’s latest report highlights a significant milestone in the global coal market. Coal demand is projected to reach a record 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024. However, despite this surge, the IEA forecasts that global coal consumption will level off through 2027.