PM Modi to lay foundation stone of major urea plant in Assam today

IANS | December 21, 2025 6:33 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a major new urea production facility at the Namrup Fertiliser Plant in Naharkatia, Assam, on Sunday, marking one of the most significant fertiliser infrastructure initiatives undertaken in the Northeast in recent decades.

Cynthia Erivo calls ‘Wicked’ a cultural movement

IANS | December 21, 2025 3:56 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Hollywood star Cynthia Erivo has said that the ‘Wicked’ films have been a "cultural movement". The 38-year-old actress has played Elphaba in the movie adaptations of the hit musical.

JoJo Siwa to propose to Chris Hughes

IANS | December 21, 2025 3:47 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Reality star JoJo Siwa has shared that she will propose to Chris Hughes if he doesn’t ask her to marry him.

Modi govt promotes natural farming in Bihar's Bhagalpur to help farmers become 'Aatmanirbhar'

IANS | December 21, 2025 12:17 AM

Bhagalpur, Dec 21 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi-led Union government has launched several welfare schemes keeping the interests of middle and lower class farmers critical to the economy of the country, it is laying special attention to promote organic and natural farming in villages to boost farmers' income and help them become 'Aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant).

80th CCI Western India squash: Top seeds Chotrani, Joshna enter semis

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:54 PM

Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) The 80th CCI Western India squash tournament moved into its decisive phase on Saturday as the semi-finals delivered high-quality squash, intense rallies, and moments of sheer grit, underlining why this championship remains one of the most prestigious events on the domestic squash calendar.

Dubbing for JSK Sathish Kumar’s 'Kuttram Kadithal 2' begins

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:52 PM

Chennai, Dec 20 (IANS) The makers of director S K Jeeva's upcoming crime drama 'Kuttram Kadithal 2', featuring producer and actor J S K Sathish Kumar in the lead, on Saturday announced that shooting for the film had been completed and that dubbing for the film had begun.