Day: December 19, 2025

ABCD 3 Speculation Grows as Remo D’Souza and Raghav Juyal Hint at Possible Reunion

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Buzz is steadily building in the film industry over a possible collaboration between filmmaker Remo D’Souza and actor-dancer Raghav Juyal, with fans eagerly speculating whether the much-loved dance franchise ABCD could be returning for a third installment. Remo D’Souza and Raghav Juyal share a long professional association that began with the earlier ABCD films, where their creative synergy and strong screen presence stood out. Over the years, Raghav has repeatedly credited Remo for recognising his potential beyond comic timing and dance-based performances, giving him opportunities that helped shape his…

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Dhaka Unrest Continues; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Damaged Residence Targeted Amid Protests

Arijit Bose

Dhaka: Tensions remain high in Bangladesh’s capital as protests triggered by the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, chief of the political platform Inqilab Moncho, continue to escalate across the city. Amid the unrest, demonstrators vandalised the already partially damaged residence of the country’s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, further deepening concerns over deteriorating law and order. Witnesses reported that during a night of widespread violence, protesters burned posters of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina near the residence and attempted to damage the remaining structure. The incident followed attacks on…

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Ram Gopal Varma Praises Ranveer Singh for Letting Akshaye Khanna Take Center Stage in Dhurandhar

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has heaped praise on actor Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar after watching the espionage action thriller Dhurandhar, calling the film a landmark moment for Indian cinema. In a series of posts on social media platform X on Friday, Varma highlighted the film’s storytelling confidence, technical precision, and Ranveer Singh’s rare willingness to step back as a lead actor to serve the narrative. Varma described Dhurandhar as a film that does not seek attention but commands it. According to him, Aditya Dhar has crafted a…

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Kennedy Center Renamed Trump-Kennedy Center Following Unanimous Board Vote

Arijit Bose

Washington, D.C.: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been officially renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center after a unanimous decision by its Board of Trustees, according to a statement released on Thursday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the development, saying the decision was taken in recognition of U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in restoring the institution’s financial stability, infrastructure, and public standing. In a post on social media platform X, Leavitt stated that the board—comprising prominent figures from across sectors—had voted unanimously to rename the cultural…

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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine’s Resilience Can Weaken Putin’s Ability to Prolong War

Arijit Bose

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy  stressed that Ukraine’s continued resilience could significantly reduce Russia’s ability to prolong the war, linking sustained pressure on Moscow to the broader prospects of peace in Europe. In a post on social media platform X, Zelenskyy said that endurance remains a critical strategic factor in countering Russian aggression. “If we know — and if Putin knows — that we can remain resilient, then his motivation to drag out this war becomes much weaker,” he wrote, framing resilience as a force capable of reshaping the aggressor’s…

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Australian PM Announces Nationwide Handgun Buyback After Bondi Beach Shooting

Arijit Bose

Melbourne: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese  announced a nationwide handgun buyback programme in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, one of the worst gun violence incidents in the country since 1996. Addressing a press conference in Canberra, Albanese said the federal government would establish a national scheme to purchase and destroy surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms across Australia. “The federal government will introduce a national buyback to remove dangerous weapons from circulation and ensure they are permanently destroyed,” the Prime Minister said. The proposed…

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Jacqueline Fernandez: Kittens are saved by I wish we could provide our lovely strays a chance to find love

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: By saving two stray kittens and providing them with a home, Jacqueline Fernandez has once again shown her empathy for stray animals. The kittens were brought to her, she said, when it was found that their mother was not still alive. The kittens were trying to live after being abandoned on the streets during a harsh downpour; they were hungry, tired, and drenched. Jacqueline, a cat parent herself, posted a series of pictures and videos of herself playing and snuggling with two black kittens on Instagram. She captioned the…

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JSR Dynamics Develops New Stealth Cruise Missile For Navy

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has unveiled a ground breaking indigenous stealth cruise missile system known as the LRP2GM, or Long Range Powered Precision Guided Munition. Developed by JSR Dynamics, this advanced weapon was recently showcased to the Indian Navy as a versatile precision strike platform, according to a report by Defence Blog. Capable of ground- and ship-launched operations, it represents a significant step forward in India’s self-reliant defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The LRP2GM falls into the lightweight ~400 kg class, with an all-up weight ranging from 360 to 390…

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India Remains Fastest-Growing Major Economy Amid Global Slowdown: PM Modi In Oman

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s economic resilience during his address to the Indian diaspora in Muscat, Oman, on 18 December 2025. Speaking at the Maitri Parv program, he emphasised that India remains the fastest-growing major economy amid a global slowdown. Recent data showed India’s growth exceeding 8 per cent, even as leading global economies grapple with headwinds. Modi pointed out that while the world’s largest economies struggle for modest gains of a few per cent, India sustains high growth rates. This performance underscores the nation’s capabilities and…

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India’s Private Space Sector Secures $150M Funding Boost This Fiscal Says INSPACe Chief

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s private space sector has achieved a remarkable funding milestone, securing $150 million so far in the current financial year, the highest since the government permitted private participation in 2020. This surge, announced by IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka at the India Economic Forum in New Delhi, underscores the rapid maturation of the ecosystem. The figure was reached earlier in the week, with projections indicating totals will exceed $200 million by March 2026, more than double the previous fiscal’s inflows.​ Investor enthusiasm has intensified, propelled by policy reforms that…

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