Govt opens entry for private entities to speed up coal exploration

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) In another important reform aimed at speeding up the exploration and operationalisation of coal mines, the government has issued a notification to allow private entities accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI) to carry out prospecting operations for the exploration of coal and lignite, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

India projected to log 7 pc GDP growth in 2025: Report

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Ahead of India’s Q2 GDP numbers on Friday, Moody's Ratings said that the country is projected to clock 7 per cent GDP growth in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in 2026 due to domestic growth and economic resilience amid global disruptions.

Very pleased with how it played out, says Klinger on GG’s squad after WPL mega auction

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said he was very pleased with how the proceedings panned out in shaping the squad for the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction, held in the national capital on Thursday.

IIT Madras’ new road dust collector tech to create dust-free, clean cities

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Even as cities and urban spaces are getting more polluted, a new technology developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) can help keep city streets clean and also eliminate harmful airborne dust.

Siddhant Chaturvedi explores his poetic side, contemplates love beyond conventional stories

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi shared a reflective and poetic post, offering his thoughts on love that goes beyond conventional storytelling.

Hema Malini reveals one of her most beautiful memories with Dharmendra

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:03 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has been using social media to relive some cherished memories with her late husband and legendary actor Dharmendra.

Ayush Mhatre to lead India in U19 Men's Asia Cup

IANS | November 28, 2025 1:02 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday named India's squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup to take place in Dubai from December 12.

Tough to put a timeline on it: Hazlewood eyeing comeback in 'back end' of Ashes

IANS | November 28, 2025 12:54 PM

Sydney, Nov 28 (IANS) Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood says he’s aiming to be available for the ‘back end’ of the Ashes as he is still recovering from his hamstring injury.

India to host Sri Lanka for five-match women T20I series from Dec 21 to 30

IANS | November 28, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India will host Sri Lanka for a five-match women’s T20I series from December 21 to 30, with the first two games to be played in Visakhapatnam before the remaining fixtures will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday.

Ashish Chanchlani reveals why he was stressed working with Arjun Kanungo in ‘Ekaki’

IANS | November 28, 2025 12:43 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) YouTuber and actor Ashish Chanchlani joked about feeling super stressed while working with Arjun Kanungo on his series “Ekaki.”