Bracewell, Smith rescue New Zealand after West Indies seamers dominate rain-hit Day 1

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:53 PM

Christchurch, Dec 2 (IANS) Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith’s gritty 52-run stand for the seventh wicket ensured New Zealand ended a rain-hit opening day on level terms after a dramatic collapse in seam-friendly conditions at Hagley Oval. By stumps, the hosts had reached 231 for 9, recovering from a perilous 148 for 6 after Kane Williamson’s half-century laid the early foundation.

SIR Phase II: 99.78 pc enumeration forms distributed across 12 states/UTs

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with 99.78 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) already distributed across 12 states and Union Territories.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam deepens spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: PM Modi

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Conveying his best wishes for the Kashi Tamil Sangamam that began on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this vibrant programme “deepens the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”

Parth Samthaan calls his role in Seher Hone Ko Hai 'interesting & fresh'

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:48 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Television actor Parth Samthaan has been roped in to play the lead in the forthcoming show "Seher Hone Ko Hai".

Shooting for Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' wrapped up

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:46 PM

Chennai, Dec 2 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, shooting for director Jeethu Joseph's eagerly awaited Malayalam film 'Drishyam 3', featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, has now been wrapped up.

SIR stalemate to end: Lok Sabha to discuss electoral reforms on Dec 9, says Union minister

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Amid the ongoing impasse and heated exchanges over demands for discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise resulting in washout of Parliamentary proceedings for two consecutive days, the government and Opposition reached a truce on Tuesday. This will bring an end to the stalemate over SIR and pave the way for a heated debate on the issue in the Lower House.

eSanjeevani facilitates over 43 cr telemedicine consultations till November: Prataprao Jadhav

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The national telemedicine service, known as eSanjeevani, has facilitated more than 43 crore consultations till November 23, said Union Minister for Health Prataprao Jadhav in the Parliament on Tuesday.

Thailand FM and NSA Doval discuss security issues, expanding strategic partnership

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow called on National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during his New Delhi visit, discussing ways to expand strategic partnership and promote cooperation on security issues, particularly maritime security and online scams.

IFP S15: Nawazuddin Siddiqui says 'Bandit Queen was authentic because its actors came from theatre background'

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) IFP, the world’s leading convention for all things Creativity X Culture, concluded its milestone fifteenth season in Mumbai on a high note.

Just like how IPL did for India, SA20 has made South Africa more competitive, says Kallis

IANS | December 2, 2025 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has credited the SA20 for the recent surge in competitiveness in the men’s team in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments, adding that he can see the impact similar to how the Indian Premier League (IPL) had on Indian cricket in its starting years.