15 Pakistani soldiers killed in wave of attacks by armed groups in Balochistan

IANS | December 29, 2025 5:16 PM

Quetta, Dec 29 (IANS) At least 15 Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across Balochistan over the past few weeks as three Baloch armed groups — the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) — have claimed responsibility for strikes in several regions across the province, including Kech, Panjgur, Turbat, Surab and Naseerabad, local media reported on Monday.

India adds highest-ever 44.5 GW renewable energy in 2025: Govt

IANS | December 29, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India saw highest-ever renewable energy capacity addition in 2025 at 44.51 GW (till November) which is nearly double as compared to the 24.72 GW during the same period last year, the government said on Monday.

IANS Year Ender 2025: Veto-induced inertia lost peace-making initiatives, but UN still retained influence

Arul Louis | December 29, 2025 5:06 PM

United Nations, Dec 29 (IANS) As the Security Council wallowed in veto-induced inertia in 2025, the UN’s peace-making initiatives moved away towards the White House, which brokered an end to the seemingly intractable Gaza conflict and put others like that between Thailand and Cambodia in check.

IANS Year Ender 2025: Wildfires, cyclones and floods — major disasters that impacted world

IANS | December 29, 2025 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Year 2025 was marked by several global disasters as cyclones, floods, wildfires and plane crashes shook the world. From wildfires in the US to earthquakes in Asia, a number of disasters impacted millions across the world. in 2025.

Kriti Kharbanda pens a heartfelt birthday wish for her 'favourite' Pulkit Samrat

IANS | December 29, 2025 5:03 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Actress Kriti Kharbanda wished her 'Favourite' Pulkit Samrat on his birthday with an adorable post on social media.

Retirement planning top priority in India, actual preparedness lags

IANS | December 29, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Retirement planning has been ranked as Indians’ first financial priority even as actual preparedness or a plan in place collapsed to 37 per cent from 67 per cent in 2023, a report said on Monday.

Badminton: India Open 2026 to run from January 13 to 18

IANS | December 29, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The India Open will take place from January 13 to 18, 2026, at the renowned Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, which can seat over 8,000 people—more than twice the capacity of the previous location. The event highlights the increasing importance of India’s leading international badminton event.

'I will reach the number for sure': Ronaldo targets 1000 goals before retirement

IANS | December 29, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will continue playing until he scores his 1,000th career goal, after winning the Best Middle East Player Award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.

Ukraine has become 'loss-making asset' in America's geopolitical portfolio: Expert

Jayanta Bhattacharya | December 29, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Among the US President Donald Trump's biggest surprises this year has been Washington's change of course on Ukraine, said one of Russia's prominent figures in international relations and political science, perhaps reflecting a global majoritarian view.

Delhi Shabdotsav: 3-day cultural festival to begin from Jan 2 at National Stadium

IANS | December 29, 2025 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Delhi Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra announced on Monday that the Department and a publishing house will jointly organise the country’s largest literature and cultural festival, Delhi Shabdotsav, on January 2, 3 and 4 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.