BJP, Congress clash over Jairam Ramesh's criticism of Centre over US panel's report on Op Sindoor

IANS | November 20, 2025 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) A major political confrontation erupted on Thursday after Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted what he described as "uncomfortable and unsettling" details in a recent report of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, which referred to the Pahalgam terror strike as an "insurgent attack".

Mukesh Chhabra reveals key cast members added to ‘Dhurandhar’ after budget was redrawn

IANS | November 20, 2025 4:02 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who attended the ongoing 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Thursday, has shared an interesting anecdote about the casting and the production of the upcoming film ‘Dhurandhar’.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails Bihar voters’ faith in NDA, CM Nitish Kumar

IANS | November 20, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday took part in the swearing-in ceremony of the newly formed NDA government of Bihar in Patna, hailing the state voters for their clear message that development, good governance, and stability are their top priorities.

Need to foster greater innovation in pharma sector: Punya Salila Srivastava

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) There is a great need to foster greater innovation in the pharmaceutical sector, said Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Thursday.

NIA arrests four more prime accused in Delhi blast case

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) As the investigation into the November 10 Delhi blast case intensifies, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four more prime accused involved in the terror attack, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to six.

Indian, Tanzanian Navy officials discuss maritime security

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:55 PM

Dar es Salaam, Nov 20 (IANS) Maritime security topped the agenda at an engagement between Indian and Tanzanian naval officials in a step towards advancing ongoing cooperation, an official said on Thursday.

Sensex, Nifty end near record highs amid positive global cues

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty moving closer to the record levels last seen in September 2024.

India’s metals, mining stocks hold bright future despite premium to peers: Report

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Most Indian metals and mining stocks are trading at a large premium to global peers due to strong, sustained domestic demand, a report showed on Thursday.

My position grown stronger, discussion on leadership change unnecessary: CM Siddaramaiah

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:48 PM

Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), Nov 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that his position has only grown stronger, and discussions about a possible leadership change in Karnataka are unnecessary.

Renewable energy share in India’s power mix likely to cross 35 pc by 2030

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The share of India’s electricity generation from renewable energy (RE) capacity, including large hydro, is expected to cross 35 per cent by FY30 from 22.1 per cent in FY25, with expected incremental capacity addition of around 200 GW between FY25 till FY30, according to a report released on Thursday.