Bengal SIR hearing sessions: ECI not to consider certificates issued by individual educational institutions

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:38 AM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made it clear that academic qualification certificates issued by individual educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will not be recognised as valid identity documents or age proof during the hearing sessions on the claims and objections to the draft voters’ list in West Bengal, which will start this week.

Gold rises to record high over strong safe haven demand

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:33 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Driven by reports on expected US ‌Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 and strong safe haven demand among investors, spot gold ‍went up to a record high of $4,383.73 per ounce on Monday.

Bangladesh Students’ League urges neutral administration for inclusive 2026 elections

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:21 AM

Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) The Bangladesh Students’ League (BSL), the student wing of the Awami League Party, has appealed to the international community to play a constructive role in ensuring that Bangladesh’s next general election, scheduled for February 12, 2026, is conducted in a free, fair, and inclusive manner under a neutral government, describing it as the only path to stability and democracy in the country.

Bundesliga: Bayern cruise through Heidenheim to close year in control

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:17 AM

Berlin, Dec 22 (IANS) Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich thrashed bottom side Heidenheim 4-0 away to finish 2025 nine points clear at the top heading into the winter break.

Amitabh Bachchan remembers mother Teji Bachchan on 18th death anniversary

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:06 AM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembered his late mother Teji Bachchan on her 18th death anniversary.

Priyanka Chopra joins hubby Nick & the Jonas brothers for their fun pre-show ritual

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:02 AM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Global star Priyanka Chopra joined her husband Nick Jonas and the Jonas brothers for their oh so famous pre-show ritual.

Delhi pollution: Air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, smog persists

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:00 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the “very poor” category and several areas slipping into “severe” pollution levels.

Rajat Bedi to Rakesh Roshan: The man who gave me a role that’s kept me alive till today

IANS | December 22, 2025 8:44 AM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Rajat Bedi expressed heartfelt gratitude towards Rakesh Roshan, who had cast the actor in the 2003 film “Koi... Mil Gaya”, and tagged the veteran filmmaker as the one who gave him a role that’s kept him alive till today.

Ranveer Singh, Rani Mukerji, & Karan Johar grace Vaibhavi Merchant's 50th birthday bash

IANS | December 22, 2025 8:21 AM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) One of Bollywood's top choreographers, Vaibhavi Merchant's 50th birthday was a star-studded affair. Her birthday party, hosted in Mumbai, was attended by who's who from the industry.

Makers of Simbu-starrer 'Arasan' drop BTS video; fans thrilled

IANS | December 22, 2025 8:16 AM

Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) The makers of director Vetrimaaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan', featuring actor Silambarasan aka Simbu in the lead, have now released a Behind The Scenes (BTS) video titled 'Behind the rise of Arasan' , much to the delight of fans and film buffs.