Europe faces choice between silence and accountability on Pakistan's digital repression: Report

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:36 PM

Islamabad, Nov 14 (IANS) European states and institutions stand at a crossroads over whether to treat Pakistan's clampdown on digital freedom as a bilateral stability problem — handled quietly and rewarded with trade, security cooperation and migration-management concessions — or as a human-rights crisis that requires visible diplomatic pressure, independent media support, protection for exiles and meaningful consequences for rights-abusing policies, a report detailed on Friday.

Not victory for NDA, but for SIR, ECI: Congress as party heads towards decisive drubbing

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) As counting for the Bihar polls is underway and the Congress is heading towards a humiliating defeat leading on only four seats, party leaders on Friday said that this is not a victory for the NDA but for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the Election Commission of India (ECI).

1st Test: Bowlers continue to make merry as India reduce SA to 154/8 at Tea

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:32 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India’s bowlers tightened their grip on the opening Test as they reduced South Africa to 154/8 in 52 overs at tea on day one’s play at the Eden Gardens on Friday. After a shared morning session, India dominated the post-lunch passage of play, claiming five wickets while conceding just 49 runs in 25 overs.

Anupam Kher highlights how regional films are reviving Indian stories that Bollywood has overlooked

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has praised the rise of regional cinema in India, highlighting how films from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Bengali industries are bringing the country’s stories back to the forefront.

Dia Mirza urges all to 'fight to protect the world they deserve' this Children's Day

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:20 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Actress and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has urged all to 'fight to protect the world the kids deserve' this Children's Day.

E-commerce, social media firms must erase inactive user data after 3 years: DPDP Act

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The government has notified detailed norms under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, introducing stringent data-retention rules for e-commerce platforms, social media intermediaries and online gaming companies.

Riding on good governance, welfare schemes, a 'double-engine' govt chugs towards another victory in Bihar

Jayanta Bhattacharya | November 14, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Going by available trends, Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar, who is spearheading Bihar's National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) another comeback, has once again proved to be the man for all seasons at the age of 74.

Kareena Kapoor shares ‘bits and bobs’ from her life featuring special family moments

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:08 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor shared a warm dose of nostalgia and joy as she shared a collection of “bits and bobs” from her everyday life on social media.

This is how Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja reacted when asked about working with Salman Khan

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Bollywood actor Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja was recently seen in "Bigg Boss 19" as a guest, and her rapport with host Salman Khan was adored by all.

PM Modi-Nitish good governance blitz: NDA storming Bihar on Rs 66,828 per capita surge, leak-proof welfare

Shashikant Trivedi | November 14, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) As counting of votes unfolded on Friday for the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha, early trends delivered a resounding endorsement of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), propelled by the seamless implementation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship good governance initiatives through his steadfast partner, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.