Afghan nationals approach Peshawar court against Pakistan's forced repatriation

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:50 PM

Islamabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Around 400 Afghan nationals, including several artists and their families, have approached the Peshawar High Court, requesting the judge to issue orders for government to halt their forced deportation to Afghanistan in accordance with the principle of non-refoulment as they would be subjected to persecution in their country, the local media reported on Thursday.

Rithvik Dhanjani shares how he is making the most valuable investment of his life

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Popular TV actor Rithvik Dhanjani shared a heartfelt reflection on the importance of self-care.

India’s semiconductor push reaches turning point as private investment begins to flow: Vaishnaw

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India’s sweeping state-backed semiconductor drive -- supported by a strong design ecosystem and a large pool of engineering talent -- is beginning to attract private investment on its own, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor sheds light on importance of building community of women in cinema

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:44 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor, who attended the ongoing 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Thursday, spoke about the importance of building a community of women in cinema.

Censor Board clears Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Kayal Anandhi-starrer 'Premante' for release with U/A certificate

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:40 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 20 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Navaneeth Sriram's upcoming Telugu romantic comedy 'Premante', featuring actors Priyadarshi Pulikonda and Kayal Anandhi in the lead, for release with a clean U/A certificate.

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference to boost investment in Kutch, Saurashtra

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:39 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 20 (IANS) The second Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), dedicated to the Kutch and Saurashtra region, is set to showcase the rapidly expanding economic, industrial and cultural opportunities of western Gujarat.

Pakistan: Mistreatment of Imran Khan's sisters termed 'worst example of fascism'

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:39 PM

Islamabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has severely criticised the alleged mistreatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters outside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, calling it "the worst example of fascism" and a blatant violation of constitutional and human rights, the local media reported on Thursday.

WhatsApp vulnerability exposed data of 3.5 billion users, no 'malicious exploitation'

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) A major vulnerability in WhatsApp left the personal details of nearly 3.5 billion users exposed, a research report from the University of Vienna has claimed.

Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti and Kareena Kapoor congratulate Sonam Kapoor on her second pregnancy  

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:12 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, and Kareena Kapoor, among others, have congratulated Sonam Kapoor on her second pregnancy.

ED rolls out verifiable QR code for summons to protect citizens from fraudsters

IANS | November 20, 2025 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) In the light of reports of individuals circulating fake summons in the name of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the purpose of cheating or extorting money, the ED has introduced special measures to help citizens verify authenticity, according to a statement issued by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s office on Thursday.