December 18, 2025 – Page 4

150 Students of Bhupalpura Government School Receive Sweaters | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, 18 December (Udaipur Kiran) — A warm gesture marked the winter morning at Government Higher Secondary School, Bhupalpura, where 150 students were given sweaters on Thursday in an inspiring welfare initiative supported by Bhamashah Ranjeet Singh Sojatia Jewellers. The programme’s chief guest, Sakshi Samar Sojatia, Director of Neerja Modi International School, Udaipur, said it […]

US visa bulletin January 2026 released: Good news for Indian EB-1 category but not for family Green Card applicants

The US State Department released the first visa bulletin of 2026, promising good news for Indian Green Card applicants falling in the category of EB-1, as their Final Action Dates moved by one year, meaning that the waiting time to get a Green Card will be reduced. For EB-1 category India, the final action date […]

UAE establishes National Media Authority to overhaul media regulation | World News

UAE creates unified authority to govern media / Image: File The United Arab Emirates has issued a new Federal Decree-Law to establish the National Media Authority, a major step in reshaping how media is governed in the country. This move replaces three existing bodies, the UAE Media Council, National Media Office, and Emirates News Agency […]

Mustafizur Rahman unavailable for entire IPL 2026; here’s how many days KKR will miss Bangladesh’s left-arm pacer

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to pacer Mustafizur Rahman but will return for national duty for eight days. Mustafizur, who has plied his trade for Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in IPL before, was bought for ₹9.20 crore during the auction recently by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). A […]

UAE Government shifts to remote work on friday amid heavy rain | World News

UAE shifts government offices to remote work / Image: File Unstable weather sweeping over the United Arab Emirates has led authorities to take important steps to keep people safe, especially workers. In Dubai, government offices have been instructed to operate remotely on Friday, December 19 due to weather forecasts showing rain, wind and rough conditions. […]

India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup semifinal Live Streaming details: When & where to watch IND vs SL tie online & TV?

Unbeaten in the tournament so far, the Indian U-19 team will eye a final spot when the Ayush Mhatre-led side take on Sri Lanka in the first semifinal on Friday in Dubai. With three wins from three matches, India U-19 finished on top of the standings with six points after beating United Arab Emirates, Pakistan […]

Clash of egos, ideas and identities: Is GCL breaking the stereotype and making chess players talk as teams? | Chess News

D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Koneru Humpy (GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former World chess champion and one of the greatest ever to grace the game of 64 squares, Bobby Fischer once said, “I like the moment when I break a man’s ego.”Few quotes capture the long-held mythology of elite chess as sharply as that one. […]

Alex Carey creates Ashes history, joins elite club as Australia take firm control in Adelaide | Cricket News

Australia’s Alex Carey (AP Photo/James Elsby) Australia’s dominance in the Ashes 2025–26 continued to gather momentum in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval, with the hosts tightening their grip on the contest through a commanding all-round display. Asked to bat first, Australia posted a solid first-innings total of 371, built around a standout effort […]

Is Raghav Juyal reuniting with Remo D’Souza for ABCD 3? Here’s what we know! : Bollywood News

Speculation is growing about a possible reunion between Raghav Juyal and filmmaker Remo D’Souza, with industry chatter suggesting that ABCD 3 could be in the works. While there has been no official confirmation yet, the buzz has gained momentum due to recent developments around both artists and their long-standing creative association. Is Raghav Juyal reuniting […]

$16.76 million at auction: Final US pennies fetch big bids after cent ends

Blank coins wait to be the last pennies pressed at the U.S. Mint, in Philadelphia (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The final US pennies struck before the government ended production of the one-cent coin fetched a staggering $16.76 million at auction, underscoring the enduring appeal of the penny among collectors.The US Mint sold 232 special three-cent […]