India creating trusted, inclusive online space via 5G, data safeguards: Jitin Prasada

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India is working to build a safer, more trusted and inclusive digital environment by expanding 5G connectivity and strengthening data protection frameworks, Minister of State for Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada said as the fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) concluded on Friday.

India’s financial markets enter 2026 with renewed confidence

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India’s financial markets are heading into 2026 with renewed confidence, riding on the back of a decisive rebound in October and a macroeconomic environment that continues to demonstrate resilience despite global uncertainties, a report said on Friday.

India's GDP growth surges to 8.2 per cent in July-Sep quarter of 2025-26

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India's GDP growth accelerated to a robust 8.2 per cent in the second quarter (July-September) of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of 5.6 per cent during the same quarter of FY 2024-25, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.

United Kingdom submits joint bid to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2035

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:34 PM

London, Nov 28 (IANS) The Football Association (FA), Irish FA, Scottish FA, and the FA of Wales have officially submitted their joint bid for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035. The tournament would be the largest single-sport event ever staged in the UK, and the first FIFA World Cup hosted in the country since 1966.

SC issues notice on plea to frame guidelines over 'menstruation checks'

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and the Haryana government on a petition highlighting the alleged humiliation of three female sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, who were reportedly forced to furnish photographic proof of menstruation to their supervisors.