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US Senate approves major policy bill authorising $900 billion for Pentagon

Dec 18, 2025

Washington [US], December 18: The US Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping policy measure authorising the Department of Defence to spend $900.6 billion in fiscal year 2026.
The 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives on 10 December, will now be sent to President Donald Trump, who has pledged to sign the legislation. The bill was approved by the Senate with a decisive 77-20 vote.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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BVLGARI Celebrates Diwali with 'Passing the Light'

New Delhi/ Mumbai (Maharashtra)/ Jaipur (Rajasthan)/ Hyderabad (Telangana)/ Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 13: Bvlgari, the Magnificent Roman High Jeweler, icon of contemporary Italian art of living, deepens its enduring dialogue with India through 'Passing the Light', a unique artistic expression of Diwali, created in partnership with Indian Artist Doyel Joshi. Building on a relationship cultivated over the years, this artistic partnership honors India's profound bond with light, exceptional artistry, and cherished rituals of togetherness, marking a refined and deeply collaborative new chapter in how the Maison expresses its connection with Indian audiences globally. An artistic tribute to terracotta celebrating the transmission of craftsmanship across generations and cultures.

Oct 13, 2026