Venkatesh wraps up shoot for 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu'; calls working with Chiranjeevi an absolute joy

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:31 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (IANS) Announcing that he had completed the shooting of his portions in director Anil Ravipudi's much-awaited mass family entertainer 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', Telugu star Venkatesh on Wednesday said that it was an absolute joy to work with Megastar Chiranjeevi in the film and that this was something that was long overdue.

Rs 41,407 crore to be invested in auctioned coal mines, to create over 3.73 lakh jobs: Minister

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Parliament was informed on Wednesday that the Ministry of Coal has auctioned 133 coal mines in 12 rounds of auctions over the last five years which are expected to generate an annual revenue of Rs. 38,710 crore with a capital investment of Rs. 41,407 crore and provide employment to 3,73,199 people.

Gujarat: Solar systems light up Modhera village, locals happy with reduced power bills

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 3 (IANS) Modhera village in Mehsana, a city known worldwide for its historic 11th-century Sun Temple, is gaining spotlight over widespread usage of solar energy. Almost every household in the village is reaping the benefits of solar energy here.

MoS Singh, visiting Egyptian youth delegation discuss advancements in AI and renewable energy

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday met a visiting Egyptian youth delegation under the bilateral youth programme, discussing ongoing advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), renewable energy and sustainable development.

Two centuries, one message: Virat Kohli isn’t done yet

Chetan Sharma | December 3, 2025 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) At 37, Virat Kohli’s bat has spoken louder than ever, drowning out any debate about his ability to play cricket that has surrounded him in recent months. With back-to-back hundreds—135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur—against South Africa, the former India captain has delivered a resounding reminder of his enduring class and competitive fire.

Freedom fighter Khudiram Bose’s inspiring story to premiere on Waves OTT on his birth anniversary, December 3

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:11 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Waves OTT, the official digital platform of Prasar Bharati, has announced the release of a special feature film honouring the extraordinary life and sacrifice of Shaheed Khudiram Bose – one of India’s youngest and most courageous revolutionaries.

Nepal and India set to discuss aviation fuel supply via pipeline

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:06 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 3 (IANS) Nepal is set to hold discussions with India on supplying aviation fuel through the cross-border petroleum pipeline to Nepal, as officials from the two countries are scheduled to meet next week in New Delhi, a senior Nepali official said on Wednesday.

Kartik Aaryan shares a glimpse of his dance practice for sister Kritika’s sangeet, says 'free ka performance karwa rahe hai'

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:01 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is totally gearing up for his younger sister Kritika Tiwari’s wedding. The bride-to-be is said to tie the knot this week in their hometown, Gwalior.

Hardik Pandya returns for SA T20I; Gill picked with subject to fitness

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) senior men’s selection committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are set to mark their return from injuries, but the former’s participation is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence).

Srikanth, Srushti Dange-starrer 'The Bed' to release in January next year

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:57 PM

Chennai, Dec 3 (IANS) The makers of director S Manibharathi upcoming thriller 'The Bed', featuring actors Srikanth and Srushti Dange in the lead, have now disclosed that they were looking to release their film in January next year.