Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee express sadness over demise of Khaleda Zia

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her significant contribution to the country’s political journey.

Hot IPO year, cold returns: About 50 pc of 2025 listings below issue price

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:47 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) After a year packed with non-stop IPO launches and record-breaking fundraising, India’s primary market is now showing signs of a reality check.

Khaleda Zia's death: BNP holds emergency meet, Yunus announces 3-day mourning

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:44 PM

Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to determine the party's next course of action following the death of its chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, local media reported.

Pandya likely to play two games for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to be rested for NZ ODIs

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to feature in two of Baroda's final three Vijay Hazare Trophy league matches in January, before being rested for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting on January 11.

Shooting of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's 'Saraswathi' wrapped up!

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:28 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 30 (IANS) The makers of 'Saraswathi', which marks actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's debut as a director in the film industry, have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up.

'Open hooliganism': BJP after ECI observer’s vehicle attacked in Bengal

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday alleged 'open hooliganism' by Trinamool Congress workers after a vehicle of an Election Commission of India (ECI) observer was reportedly attacked in Mograhat in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

Bengal govt reluctant to provide land for barbed fencing at border; sent 7 letters to CM: Amit Shah

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:22 PM

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of ignoring his seven letters for allotment of sufficient land to the Border Security Force (BSF) at the international border in the state with neighbouring Bangladesh.

‘Bigg Boss 19’ contestant Malti Chahar: Amaal, I had no relationship or any kind of ‘ship’

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Former Bigg Boss 19 contestant Malti Chahar has finally addressed the chatter linking her to music composer Amaal Mallik, shutting down all speculation and calling for an end to what she terms a manufactured narrative.

Rakshit Shetty says 'the warmth around Kirik Party still hasn’t faded' as the film clocks 9 years

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:13 PM

Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Rakshit Shetty's 2016 romantic comedy, "Kirik Party," has completed 9 years of release, and the Kannada actor expressed his gratitude to the audience for their constant love for the project even after so many years of release.

Over 5.5 lakh trade marks registered in India in 2024-25: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that a record number of over 5.5 lakh domestic filings for trade marks were made in India during 2024-25, reflecting the strength of the country’s institutions in safeguarding the interests of innovators and creators who play an important role in boosting economic growth.