IANS Year Ender 2025: How CM Sharma redefined Rajasthan’s bureaucracy

Archana Sharma | December 26, 2025 3:59 PM

Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) As 2025 draws to a close, Rajasthan’s political story remains incomplete without mentioning the unprecedented churn in its bureaucracy. Under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the year emerged as one of the most decisive and disruptive periods for the state’s administrative machinery, marked by rapid transfers, the rise of new power centres, and a clear assertion of authority by the new government.

ICC Men’s T20 WC 2026 Trophy Tour wraps up Qatar and Oman legs

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) After enchanting fans as part of its grand launch at Adam’s Bridge, culturally revered in India as the Ram Setu, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour successfully concluded its Qatar and Oman legs, engaging fans, students and communities across key cities and iconic locations in both countries.

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT, auto stocks drag markets

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:59 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday as investors stayed cautious during the holiday-shortened week and refrained from taking fresh positions due to the absence of strong triggers.

Ashes: Broad slams MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1 of MCG Test

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:43 PM

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Former England pacer Stuart Broad was not impressed with the condition of the MCG pitch on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, as the former England pacer said that "the amount of movement that this pitch has shown" has indicated that there is "something really wrong".

Rhea Kapoor is set to welcome 2026 with a fresh energy: 'Celebrating ourselves & each other'

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:38 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) For filmmaker Rhea Kapoor, Christmas was all about friends, food, and creating fond memories.

India’s logistics cost to drop significantly, Railway’s freight share to rise

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India’s logistics costs are projected to decline to 7–8 per cent by 2035 from current level of 13–14 per cent of GDP, aligning India with global benchmarks and boosting export competitiveness, a report said on Friday.

Indian envoy, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary discuss advancing bilateral ties

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:36 PM

Tokyo, Dec 26 (IANS) India's Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick called on Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru on Friday, holding discussions on further advancing bilateral ties.

Debatable if US strikes would have any significant impact on security situation in Nigeria: Former diplomat

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdeva said on Friday that the US military strike against ISIS in northwest Nigeria was conducted on Christmas to convey a message to ISIS that the US would intervene to protect Christians against ISIS attacks.

Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin visited Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi and offered prayers on Friday as part of the observance of the Shaheedi Month of the Sikh community, a party leader said.

He has strong leadership qualities: RCB Andy Flower happy to aquire Venkatesh Iyer

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower expressed his happiness at acquiring Venkatesh Iyer and praised his leadership qualities ahead of the IPL 2026.