Bangladesh on edge: Who was Sharif Osman Hadi, whose death sparked protests | Bangladesh violence

Last Updated: Dec 19 2025 | 1:26 PM IST

Bangladesh has been rocked by protests and political tension after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key leader of the July uprising and an election candidate, who succumbed to gunshot injuries in Singapore. The killing has sparked violence on the streets of Dhaka, raised diplomatic concerns, and put the Yunus-led interim government under intense pressure ahead of national elections.

India’s higher-education moment: Why global universities are betting big on the country

India is on the brink of a higher-education transformation. With the world’s largest college-age population, sweeping policy reforms, and tightening visa regimes abroad

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

Blood pressure myths busted: Symptoms, stress, salt & alcohol explained

Does high blood pressure always show symptoms? Is stress the main cause? Are pink salt or alcohol good for BP? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk common hypertension myths

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 11:40 AM IST

Explained: Why is India facing a shortage of small denomination notes? | Business news

From auto fares to kirana shops, everyday cash payments are getting harder. RBI employees’ union has warned of a nationwide shortage of small denomination notes, especially in rural and semi-urban

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

Why MK Stalin wants India’s tariff dispute with US addressed urgently | Trump tariffs | India-US

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention to resolve the US tariff issue.

Updated On: 19 Dec 2025 | 11:34 AM IST

Explained: Why has Trump sued BBC for $10 billion | Trump vs BBC | BBC Studios | US News

US President Donald Trump has filed a massive defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of misleadingly editing his January 6 speech to falsely suggest he incited violence.

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 5:05 PM IST

West Bengal draft electoral rolls out: 5.8 mn voters deleted in SIR | TMC | Congress | BJP |Voter ID

The Election Commission has published West Bengal’s draft electoral rolls after a Special Intensive Revision. Around 5.8 million voter names have been deleted, but officials say the process is not fin

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 4:26 PM IST

Bharat Taxi to roll out in Jan: Here's how it is different from Ola, Uber | Cab ride

A new ride-hailing platform is set to enter Delhi next month. Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned cooperative, promises zero commission, transparent fares, and no surge pricing. Here’s what the platform offer

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 4:19 PM IST

IPL 2026 mini-auction wrap: Records broken, Gen Z bets, and big names left behind

The IPL 2026 mini auction is done, and all ten franchises have finalised their squads. From record-breaking overseas signings to uncapped Indian bets and quiet value buys,

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 3:49 PM IST

'Worst is behind us, focus on rebuilding': IndiGo CEO's message to staff | Indigo crisis | Flights

IndiGo Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers has told the employees that the "worst is behind us", weeks after the budget carrier witnessed widespread flight cancellations

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 3:47 PM IST