Like G20, India has already outlined framework of its BRICS Presidency priorities

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India has taken over the BRICS+ presidency for 2026, demonstrating its highly enriching founding membership and opportunity to boost the intergovernmental association as a leading geopolitical force in the Global South. With its presidency set to begin in 2026, India has already outlined its framework of priorities for BRICS, a report highlighted on Friday.

Indian Railways operated over 43,000 special trains to clear festive & peak season rush in 2025

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian Railways operated more than 43,000 special train trips in to ensure smooth travel and clear the rush during major religious festivals and peak holiday seasons in 2025, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Friday.

3rd T20I: Renuka’s four-fer, Deepti’s three wickets help India restrict SL to 112/7

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26 (IANS) Pacer Renuka Singh Thakur claimed four wickets on her return to the T20I side as India restricted Sri Lanka to 112/7 in the third game of the five-match series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Wamiqa Gabbi has a blast at Sunidhi Chauhan's concert: 'Some artists are meant to be experienced'

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:04 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi marked her presence at Sunidhi Chauhan's Mumbai concert. During her first-ever concert, she was accompanied by her father and friends.

Pakistan's $4 billion arms deal with Libya breaches UN embargo, fuels global concerns: Report

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:04 PM

Tripoli, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan's arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA) reflects a desperate miscalculation -- one that violates international commitments, fuels unending war in Libya, and damages Islamabad’s global credibility, a report said on Friday.

Coforge to acquire US-based Encora in $2.35 billion all-stock deal

IANS | December 26, 2025 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Coforge on Friday announced that it will acquire US-based engineering services firm Encora in a $2.35-billion all-stock deal, marking one of the largest transactions in India’s IT services space.

Tata Open 2025: Yuvraj Sandhu moves to the top with a sizzling 64 in Round Two

IANS | December 26, 2025 8:53 PM

Jamshedpur, Dec 26 (IANS) Yuvraj Sandhu moved to the top of the leaderboard thanks to his sizzling eight-under 64 in Round Two of the Tata Open 2025, an INR 2 crore event and the PGTI’s season-finale, being played at the Beldih and Golmuri golf courses in Jamshedpur.

Syria: Eight killed, 18 injured after explosion at mosque in Homs

IANS | December 26, 2025 8:52 PM

Damascus, Dec 26 (IANS) As many as eight people were killed and 18 others injured after a terrorist explosion at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab district of Syria's Homs on Friday, local media reported citing Syrian Health Ministry.

Killers responsible for lynching of Das must get exemplary punishment: Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | December 26, 2025 8:45 PM

Dhaka, Dec 26 (IANS) Members of the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance - the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mahajote - formed a human chain and held a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday, demanding justice and detailed investigation into last week's brutal killing of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das.

Parineeti Chopra & Raghav Chadha's son Neer gets personalised gift on his first Christmas

IANS | December 26, 2025 8:35 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha celebrated their first Christmas with their little bundle of joy, Neer, and in order to make it even more special, the new parents decided to decorate the house with some adorable personalised decor.