Vijay Varma lauds Manish Malhotra for making his ‘poor’ character in 'Gustaakh Ishq' look refined and classy

IANS | December 2, 2025 8:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Actor Vijay Varma, who has been receiving rave reviews for his performance in the recently released Gustaakh Ishq, spoke about how ace fashion designer-turned-producer Manish Malhotra made his otherwise ‘poor’ character in the movie appear classy and graceful through his styling and costume choices.

Manipur crackdown: 11 Insurgents arrested, massive arms and explosives seized

IANS | December 2, 2025 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur have carried out a series of coordinated, intelligence-based operations across multiple districts, leading to the arrest of 11 insurgent cadres and major recoveries of weapons, explosives and contraband between November 23-28, official sources said on Tuesday.

Afghan FM dials Tajikistan counterpart, condemns killing of Chinese nationals

IANS | December 2, 2025 8:12 PM

Kabul, Dec 2 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with his Tajik counterpart, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, condemning the deadly attack in Tajikistan's Khatlon region last week that killed three Chinese nationals.

Govt’s stake sale in Bank of Maharashtra oversubscribed 4.07 times by non-retail investors

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The government’s Offer for Sale (OFS) of its stake in Bank of Maharashtra was oversubscribed 4.07 times on the opening day of bidding for non‑retail investors on Tuesday, according to an official statement.

India slams Pakistan for making 'ridiculous' airspace denial claims, spreading misinformation

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday hit out at Pakistan for claiming that New Delhi denied overflight clearance to Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, terming the Pakistan Foreign Office (PFO) statement as "ridiculous" and yet another attempt of "spreading anti-India misinformation."

Nepal still clueless over 4552 inmates who fled during Gen-Z unrest

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:41 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 2 (IANS) Over 4,500 inmates who had escaped during the Gen-Z protests in Nepal in early September are yet to be brought under control, Nepal's Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal said on Tuesday.

2nd ODI: South Africa wary of Rohit-Kohli storm after whirlwind series opener

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:37 PM

Raipur, Dec 2 (IANS) With both teams gaining several positives from the series opener in Ranchi, the forthcoming games will be mouth-watering affairs to watch, and it will start with India and South Africa squaring off in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.

LS Speaker, Georgian parliamentary delegation discuss institutional cooperation, capacity building

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met visiting Georgian parliamentary delegation led by Chairman Shalva Papuashvili in New Delhi on Tuesday as the two sides discussed institutional cooperation, capacity building through PRIDE, reform experiences, and committee practices aimed to enhance legislative effectiveness in both nations.

Kunal Kemmu takes you on an unconventional journey of fatherhood in 'Single Papa' trailer

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:32 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Netflix has unveiled the scintillating trailer of Kunal Kemmu's upcoming laughter ride, "Single Papa".

UP: 565 Agniveers join Rajput Regiment, passing-out parade held after 31 weeks of rigorous training

IANS | December 2, 2025 7:27 PM

Lucknow, Dec 2 (IANS) After completion of thirty-one weeks of rigorous training at the Rajput Regiment Centre in Farrukhabad, 565 Agniveers and recruits joined the Indian Army with a passing out parade.