After years of private celebration, Christmas goes public in Saudi Arabia | World News

Christmas in Saudi Arabia moved from private gatherings to mall celebrations under Vision 2030/Representative Image Christmas in Saudi Arabia has quietly transformed over the years. Once a private, low-key celebration confined to expatriate homes, the festival is now gradually appearing in public spaces, from decorated malls to themed events. This shift reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing…

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Are you sipping right ‘tea’? FSSAI clarifies rules on beverage labeling; warns on misleading packaging

Representative image (AI-generated) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a clarification on the use of the word “tea” on food packaging and labelling, stating that only beverages made from the plant Camellia sinensis can legally be sold as tea.According to the press release issued on Wednesday, the food regulator said that…

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‘Suspicious fire’: Car with ‘Chanukah’ sign set ablaze in Melbourne; comes days after Bondi beach shooting

Australian police are investigating a “suspicious fire” after a parked car displaying a sign celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was set ablaze in Melbourne in the early hours of Thursday, raising concerns of a possible antisemitic attack.The empty vehicle, which had a “Happy Chanukah” sign fixed to its roof, was damaged by fire while…

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Birthday bash, booze and more: How IT firm CEO, executive head and her husband exploited woman manager in car | Udaipur News

UDAIPUR: A Jaipur-based IT manager has alleged that she was gang-raped in a moving car by her company’s CEO and an executive head’s husband, with the executive head reportedly present during the ordeal. The crime, police said, occurred during what was meant to be the CEO’s birthday celebration on December 20, and all three accused…

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Rupee’s fall triggers fund transfer: Rich Indians rush to park money overseas; banks roll out additional regulations

Many Indians looking to transfer money overseas are facing tightened scrutiny from high street banks, demanding to provide detailed proof behind the origin of the funds. This comes as rupee continues to slide against the US dollar and many rush to move their funds abroad. Over the past month, at least two Mumbai-headquartered private sector…

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Chess | ‘R Praggnanandhaa is third favourite’: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen rates Candidates 2026 line-up | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa World No. 1 and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has shared his thoughts on the players competing in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. According to the former world champion, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is the third strongest contender to win the event. Inside the Life of Belarus’s Top Chess Player…

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’45’ Twitter review: Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra and Raj B Shetty’s film gets strong praise for climax | Kannada Movie News

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) ’45’ is a Kannada multi-starrer that mixes the metaphysical world and the real world. The film brings together Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B Shetty. The idea of the film is said to be different and deep.Many viewers felt the blend of thought and entertainment worked well. Let’s take a look at…

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