Striker Viktor Gyokeres optimistic Arsenal will end title drought in Premier League this season

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Arsenal won the English Premier League title way back in the 2003-04 season and have since come close to regaining the title, only to fall short. They have come close to winning the title in the last three seasons, finishing a close second to champions Liverpool in the 2024-25 season. However, the Gunners' Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres believes their title drought will come to an end in this ongoing season.

B’desh polls will be held on time: Muhammad Yunus tells US Special Envoy

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:14 PM

Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) Chief Adviser of the government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to holding the country’s general elections on February 12, stressing that the Interim government is fully prepared to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful vote.

Amitabh tries to learn Gen Z relationship terms like ‘benching’ & ‘situationship’

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:08 PM

Dec 22 (IANS) The upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati will see Amitabh Bachchan turning into a student as contestant MD Lucky Khan teaches him a few new-age relationship terminologies.

Big B recollects first meeting with Gurdas Maan

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:51 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan once revealed how he met the veteran Punjabi artiste Gurdas Maan.

Concerns over security, integrity raise doubts over Bangladesh Premier League ahead of kick-off: Report

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:38 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) The death of a key figure in last year's political uprising and cancellation of the opening ceremony in Dhaka over political unrest have raised doubts over the next season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). As franchises ramp up preparations, questions continue to swirl around the tournament’s ability to start on schedule amid political unrest and security concerns across Bangladesh, a news report said on Monday.

Gujarat: GETCO to set up five new substations; strengthen 1,100 CKM transmission network

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:28 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) The Gujarat government has announced major investments to further strengthen the state’s power infrastructure, with Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) planning to set up five new substations and strengthen around 1,100 circuit kilometres (CKM) of transmission network during 2026–27, at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore.

Tanishaa Mukerji enjoys her piping hot 'Kulhad wali chai' amidst chilly weather in Indore

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Actress Tanishaa Mukerji seems to be enjoying her ‘Kulhad Chai’ on a recent trip to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Gujarat CM to hand over appointment letters to over 11,600 newly recruited police personnel tomorrow

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:21 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will hand over appointment letters to 11,607 newly recruited candidates of the Gujarat Police at a grand ceremony to be held, December 23, at the Ramkatha Ground, Sector 11, Gandhinagar.

BCCI hikes match fee for women's domestic matches

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:19 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a hike in the fee for women's domestic matches during an online meeting of its Apex Council on Monday. Under the new proposed structure, the daily match fee for senior women’s tournaments (50-over and multi-day) will be increased to Rs 50,000 for the playing XI members and Rs 25,000 for reserves.

Thirumavalavan declares BJP ‘unwelcome’ in TN, slams Sangh Parivar

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:17 PM

Madurai, Dec 22 (IANS) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan MP launched a sharp attack against the BJP and its ideological affiliates, asserting that the party would never be able to gain a foothold in Tamil Nadu, irrespective of the form it takes.