Prajwal Dev receives wildcard for Bengaluru Open 2026

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:16 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) Indian tennis star Prajwal Dev has received a wild card for the Bengaluru Open 2026, highlighting the tournament’s dedication to supporting Indian talent internationally. As it marks its 10th edition, this esteemed event will take place in Bengaluru from January 5th to 11th, 2026, featuring a competitive international lineup alongside leading Indian players on the ATP Challenger Tour.

Soha Ali Khan advocates for forest protection after spending 3 days in the wild with her family

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan decided to end the year 2025 with a three-day visit to Udaipur with her husband Kunal Khemu and daughter Inaaya.

Thanks to PM Modi, we witnessed this occasion, says UP Dy CM on Ram Temple’s 2nd anniversary

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Govt bans high‑dose Nimesulide oral formulations

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate‑release dosage form, with immediate effect.

293 killed in mob attacks in Bangladesh since Yunus took over: Rights group

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:34 AM

Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation in Bangladesh highlighted widespread rights abuses across the country, including mob violence, extrajudicial killings, deaths in custody, minority persecution, killings in political violence, and suppression of press freedom, local media reported on Wednesday.

Asian Games will be the biggest challenge for India in 2026

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:27 AM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) After a successful 2025 in which Indian sportspersons shone bright in many events on the global stage, the year 2026 heralds fresher and tougher challenges, and top-most on the radar is the 20th edition of the Asian Games to be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

Patralekhaa says 2025 has been a milestone year: 'A girl now has a girl'

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:17 AM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) 2025 has truly been a milestone year for actress Patralekhaa, especially with the arrival of their little bundle of joy.

Isha Koppikar shares how 2025 deepened her love for cinema

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:16 AM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar reflected on her journey through 2025 and shared how her passion for cinema has only grown stronger over the year.

PM Modi's 2025 in frames: From Op Sindoor to Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey through 2025 unfolded as a sweeping narrative of defining moments, blending national security, governance, diplomacy, spirituality and deeply human connections.

'Shifting sands, cosmic contests, dynamic destinies': A made-in-India global fantasy (IANS Book Review)

Vikas Datta | December 31, 2025 11:05 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) An ancient desert city, mysterious ruins, the constant cosmic conflict between good and evil, a powerful but lost talisman that could affect its outcome, a young heroine yet to come to terms with her hidden abilities but thrust into the maelstrom, and the like - all these portend to be sparkling ingredients for an engrossing urban fantasy.