IANS Year Ender 2025: 15 iconic Hindi Films that redefined new-age cinema in the first quarter of the 21st Century

IANS | December 28, 2025 4:16 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The first quarter of the new century reshaped Bollywood in remarkable ways. From introducing fresh stories, new concepts, emerging faces, and a renewed sense of grandeur to relatable friendships and different portrayals of love, romance, and heartbreak, this phase witnessed Hindi cinema explore it all. From power-packed, heroic masala entertainers to meaningful conversations around mental health, social issues, and emotional well-being, layered relationships from 2000 to 2025 marked a fine shift in storytelling and sensibilities. Here is the list of the top 15 Bollywood movies that went on to become iconic for a reason!

BJP blasts Manickam Tagore over RSS remarks, warns of defamation suit

IANS | December 28, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson R.P. Singh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party and its MP Manickam Tagore over his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), warning that the leader should introspect or be prepared to face a defamation suit.

Kunal Kemmu captures leopard in his lens on jungle safari

IANS | December 28, 2025 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the recently released streaming show ‘Single Papa’, is spending the last few days of 2025 surrounded by nature

Fake Gandhi-led Congress is weakest link of powerful democracy, says BJP

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) As the Congress marked its 140th Foundation Day on Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp attack on the grand old party, accusing it of lacking internal democracy and claiming that the very "building of the party is in a dilapidated state".

Sexual misconduct case: Survivor alleges pressure to protect filmmaker P.T. Kunhummuhammed

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 (IANS) A woman film professional who has accused veteran filmmaker P.T. Kunhummuhammed of sexual misconduct has alleged that she is facing intense pressure from multiple quarters to withdraw her complaint and "protect" him.

How Pakistan govt is letting down its people

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Pakistan government has been repeatedly betraying public trust with its myopic and ad hoc approach in policy formulation, laments an article in the country’s 'Friday Times' newspaper.

Be prompt in reporting vigilance matters linked to Directors, govt tells public sector banks

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Finance Ministry has directed public sector banks and financial institutions, such as insurance companies, to promptly report vigilance-related matters concerning whole-time Directors on their boards.

Ratan Tata reshaped Indian enterprise with integrity: HM Amit Shah

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation on Sunday paid tributes to Ratan Tata on his 88th birth anniversary, crediting him for reshaping Indian enterprise with integrity and compassion.

Army Boys Sports Company, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club enter Sub-jr Men Academy C'ships final

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:27 PM

Surat, Dec 28 (IANS) After winning their semi-final matches, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and Army Boys Sports Company advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B, held at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday.

Meta-owned Instagram hit by brief outage, users report login and app issues

IANS | December 28, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Meta-owned social media platform Instagram on Sunday faced a brief outage for several users, mainly in the United States, with complaints peaking in the early hours.