HIL Season 2: Ranchi Royals’ Beauty Dung Dung, Sangita Kumari eager to play alongside Argentine idols

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Indian women's team players Beauty Dung Dung and Sangita Kumari are thrilled at the prospect of sharing the field with Agustina Albertario and Agostina Alonso -- two of Argentina’s well established players -- playing for Ranchi Royals in the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) season 2, starting on December 28.

Shooting of Leo Sivakumar-starrer 'Delivery Boy' wrapped up

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:42 PM

Chennai, Dec 19 (IANS) The shooting of director Nani's upcoming emotional action entertainer 'Delivery Boy', featuring actors Leo Sivakumar and Brigida in the lead, had now been completed, its makers announced on Friday.

Over 5700 Afghan refugees repatriated from Iran, Pakistan in single day

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:40 PM

Kabul, Dec 19 (IANS) More than 5700 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, a top Taliban official stated on Friday.

93 Indian airports switch to 100 pc green energy use: Minister

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) A total of 93 airports in India have switched over to 100 per cent green energy use, Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, informed the Parliament.

Vikas Jain apologizes for missing Ankita Lokhande’s birthday, promises to make it up to her

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:34 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Vikas Jain has shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife, Ankita Lokhande, expressing regret over not being able to celebrate the special day with her.

MUFG acquires 20 pc stake in Shriram Finance for nearly Rs 39,600 crore

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Japan’s banking major Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group on Friday announced that it has acquired a 20 per cent stake in Shriram Finance through a preferential allotment of shares in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, or about Rs 39,600 crore.

SHANTI Bill 2025: How can it help India achieve self-reliance in nuclear energy

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, aims to achieve self-reliance in the nuclear sector and meet India’s 2047 clean energy goals.

Govinda brings back his 90s charm as he celebrates sister Kaamini Khanna’s birthday

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Bollywood icon Govinda brought back his signature 90s charm while celebrating his sister Kaamini Khanna’s birthday.

Ashes, 3rd Test: Head's masterclass takes Aus to 271/4 at stumps on Day 3, lead Eng by 356 runs

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:16 PM

Adelaide, Dec 19 (IANS) Opener Travis Head's unbeaten 142, along with Alex Carey's (52 not out), helped Australia build a big lead and push England to the brink of losing the Ashes series as the hosts took a 356-run lead after reaching 271/4 at stumps on Day 3 of the third Test at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Friday.

‘India soon to become world’s third-largest economy,’ say BJP leaders, hailing PM Modi’s leadership

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India is on the verge of a historic economic milestone, with several BJP leaders asserting that the country will soon become the world’s third-largest economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.