Drew Barrymore: I’m not a dark person

IANS | November 20, 2025 9:01 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 20 (IANS) Hollywood star Drew Barrymore said the thought of what comes after her life ends is "very scary" to her.

Here’s what Pooja Bhatt has to say about ‘singleness’

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:53 AM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has shared her thoughts on singlehood and said that it should be seen as an assignment rather than a curse.

India to host Colombo Security Conclave NSA meeting today

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:42 AM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India is set to host the 7th Meeting of the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi on Thursday.

Nitish Kumar to take oath as CM for 10th time; PM Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:42 AM

Patna, Nov 20 (IANS) JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar will take oath as Chief Minister at Gandhi Maidan on Thursday at 11.30 a.m., marking the tenth time he has assumed the state’s top office. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the ceremony, along with Chief Ministers from several NDA-ruled states. The event, to be held at the historic Gandhi Maidan, is likely to be one of the largest political gatherings in recent years.

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files after US Congress vote

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:30 AM

Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed the bill to release files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in federal custody in 2019.

US clears $93 million in arms sales to India as defence ties deepen

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:24 AM

Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) The Trump administration on Wednesday cleared roughly $93 million in military sales to India, underscoring the growing defence ties between the two countries.

After Saudi request, Trump says US will push to end the war in Sudan

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:23 AM

Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he will begin working to help end Sudan's civil war after Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged him to intervene, signalling a potential deepening of Washington's role in a conflict that has killed at least 150,000 people and pushed the country toward famine.

Trump backs legal immigration again despite Republican calls to end H-1B visas

IANS | November 19, 2025 11:55 PM

Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday staunchly defended legal immigration, saying he would welcome "thousands of people" from abroad to train American workers in tech-related industries.

BJP slams Congress for awarding Indira Gandhi Peace Prize to Michelle Bachelet

IANS | November 19, 2025 11:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya, head of the party's National Information and Technology Department, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for conferring the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development on Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and ex-UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Season 3 of Ice Hockey program in the Himalayas to start with coach and referee training

IANS | November 19, 2025 11:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The third edition of the ice hockey season 2025-26, featuring developmental competitions including the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) in Ladakh and the Spiti Cup, will be conducted in Himachal Pradesh. Building on the success of the previous editions, the 2025–26 season begins with a strong focus on training and community capacity building.