A 'double engine' effort in Bihar that silences critics, again

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:48 PM

Patna, Nov 20 (IANS) “I, Nitish Kumar…” At 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, the naysayers silently watched him take the oath of office and secrecy for the 10th time as the Chief Minister of Bihar. Till then, there was a chorus of doubts that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would not allow the 74-year-old leader of the Janata Dal (U) to lead the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) state government “this time”.

Indian city gas distribution firms' operating profit to rise 8-12 pc this fiscal

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) City gas distribution (CGD) companies in India are projected to clock an operating profit of Rs 7.2–7.5 per standard cubic metre (scm) this fiscal -- up 8-12 per cent compared with the second half of last fiscal when margins dropped because of a sudden and steep decline in gas allocation under the administered price mechanism (APM) for the compressed natural gas (CNG) segment, a report said on Thursday.

Ektaa Kapoor calls brother Tusshar Kapoor her ‘guide and support’ in a heartfelt birthday post

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:42 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Producer Ektaa Kapoor took to social media to celebrate her brother Tusshar Kapoor’s birthday with a heartfelt message.

More than 1 billion 5G subscriptions expected in India by 2031: Report

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India is set to cross 1 billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2031, a new report said on Thursday.

Eternally grateful to PM Modi: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's son amid extradition call after death sentence

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Amid Dhaka’s call for the extradition of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed on Thursday said he is “eternally grateful” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring her safety and "saving my mother’s life."

Dharmasthala mass grave probe: SIT names activists as accused in 4,000-page charge sheet

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:39 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 20 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sensational mass grave case at the Dharmasthala Hindu pilgrimage centre in Karnataka is set to file a 4,000-page charge-sheet, naming activists, who levelled the allegations, as accused, SIT sources confirmed.

‘Stephen’ blends murder mystery, trauma serving a delectable thriller

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:32 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) The Tamil psychological thriller ‘Stephen’ explores malicious motives, murder, and unsolved trauma through a whirlwind of plot twists and tension.

'Wishing them success': VP Radhakrishnan congratulates Nitish Cabinet on taking oath

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday congratulated Nitish Kumar on taking oath as the Bihar Chief Minister and other Ministers who were sworn in, wishing them success in fulfilling the aspirations for the state.

Sheikh Hasina’s sentencing a sham, Yunus regime is illegal and unelected: Sajeeb Wazed (IANS Interview)

Deepansh Yadav | November 20, 2025 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) As ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death after being found guilty of committing crimes against humanity, her son Sajeeb Wazed on Thursday termed the entire judicial process as sham and eyewash. He also said that Yunus regime that took over after Hasina government was "unelected, unconstitutional, and illegal".

'Wonderful team, with dedicated leaders': PM Modi congratulates Bihar Ministers on taking oath

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended best wishes to all the Bihar Ministers, including Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, who were sworn in on Thursday.