10 ideal world destinations for a solo traveller

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:07 PM

New Delhi, November 17 (IANS) Travelling alone brings clarity and a quiet sense of strength. Solo journeys build confidence, encourage awareness, and create space for genuine connection with people and places.

ECI lists several firsts in smooth, high turnout Bihar elections

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Monday, highlighted a series of new initiatives and milestones achieved during the Bihar Assembly elections, marking what it described as one of the most efficient and transparent electoral exercises conducted in the state.

Committed to best interests of people of Bangladesh, says India after Hasina ICT verdict

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India on Monday said that it has noted the verdict announced by the so-called 'International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh' concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and remains committed to the best interests of the people of the neighbouring nation, including in peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in the country.

10 Sattvik diets for nourishing your body and mind

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, November 17 (IANS) A sattvik diet is widely recognised as beneficial for physical and mental health, emphasising fresh, whole, vegetarian foods that are light, natural, and minimally processed. Its importance in daily life is rooted in both nutritional value and its effects on mood, energy, and overall wellbeing.

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi opposing appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhaland issue

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:47 PM

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, has once again written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the decision of the Union government to appoint former Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and former Director General of the Border Security Force, Pankaj Kumar Singh, as an interlocutor for the tripartite talks over a permanent political solution to the longstanding demand for a separate Gorkhaland statehood, forking out the hills of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong, and the parts of the plans in the Terai and Dooars regions in north Bengal.

Putin aide Patrushev arrives in Delhi, meets NSA Doval

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin's top aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, Nikolai Patrushev on Monday called on National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and National Maritime Security Coordinator Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta in New Delhi as both sides discussed significant issues, including maritime cooperation.

Gujarat govt hosts CM fellowship youth workshop; focus on people-centric reforms

IANS | November 17, 2025 4:55 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 17 (IANS) A one-day workshop for the Chief Minister's Fellowship cohort was held in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Monday, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasising that the synergy between the domain expertise of senior bureaucrats and the fresh ideas of CM Fellows programme can significantly enhance public welfare and strengthen ease of doing business across the state.