World Boxing Cup Finals: Minakshi, Preeti, Arundhati, Nupur win gold as Indian women shine bright on historic final day (Ld)

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:34 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 20 (IANS) Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80+kg) powered to gold medals as India’s women boxers delivered riches on a landmark day for the nation at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in front of a packed house at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.

Vivan Bhathena lost 2 teeth during ‘120 Bahadur’ shoot: Root canal imploded, face swelled up like balloon

Akshay Acharya | November 20, 2025 6:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vivan Bhathena, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming war film ‘120 Bahadur’, has shared that two of his teeth imploded inside his mouth while shooting for the film.

NHAI to launch Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers to drive public InvIT Initiative

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is in the process of establishing Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public InvIT (Investment Trust) to strengthen road asset monetisation and expand investment opportunities in the development of National Highway infrastructure, the Ministry of Road and Highways said on Thursday.

Karisma Kapoor reminisces her fond memories of filming ‘Raja Hindustani’ at the age of 19

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who appeared as a special guest on the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’ season 16, recollected her fond memories of shooting for the song, ‘Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein’ from the film ‘Raja Hindustani’.

US appreciates partnership with India to dismantle terror-linked networks

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:18 PM

New Delhi/Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) The United States (US) on Thursday expressed appreciation of its ongoing partnership with the Indian security agencies for dismantling terror-linked networks and holding criminals accountable.

UNICEF lauds India for ‘significant progress’ in poverty reduction, investments in children

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India has made significant progress in reducing poverty, and the country’s flagship programmes have supported investments in children, according to the UNICEF on Thursday.

Kotak hopeful on Gill’s recovery, slams ‘agenda-driven’ criticism of Gambhir ahead of second Test

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:14 PM

Guwahati, Nov 20 (IANS) India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has offered guarded optimism on skipper Shubman Gill’s fitness even as he launched a fierce defence of head coach Gautam Gambhir amid growing scrutiny following India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata.

NCPEDP urges health insurance for disabled under Ayushman Bharat 

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) on Thursday urged for including persons with disabilities' health insurance under the flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Nifty-500 earnings grow 15 pc in Q2, led by oil and gas stocks

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:56 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Aggregate earnings of companies in the Nifty-500 universe grew 15 per cent in Q2 FY26, the highest in five quarters, despite geopolitical headwinds and weak consumption trends, a report said on Thursday.

Jairam Ramesh highlights smartphone-friendly Nehru archival facility

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh on Thursday highlighted a new digital archival facility introduced by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund to access documents related to the freedom struggle and early years of Independent India.