India emerges as the world’s 6th largest patent filer with over 64,000 patents: Jitendra Singh

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India has now emerged as the world’s 6th largest patent filer with over 64,000 patents, out of which more than 55 per cent are by resident Indian innovators, a sharp departure from the earlier trend of innovators depending on foreign institutions for research, mentorship, and project completion, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Friday.

1st Test: It isn't easy for batters to score runs, says Siraj after India dominate opening day

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:12 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Siraj acknowledged that scoring runs isn’t easy for batters after the hosts wrapped South Africa’s innings for 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returned with the figures of 5-27 in his 17 overs while Kuldeep Yadav and Siraj bagged two scalps apiece to topple South Africa's batting unit.

Bihar poll takeaway: Voters correct Lok Sabha mistake, reaffirm trust in PM Modi

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The massive mandate for the NDA in Bihar Assembly elections not just reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's enduring charisma but also mirrors a course correction by a large number electors who did not back the BJP-led alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, political analysts said on Friday.

ISSF World C'ship: Esha nails maiden individual medal with bronze in women’s 25m pistol

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Former Asian, Mixed Team and Junior World champion Esha Singh added another feather in her decorated cap, nailing a maiden individual world championship medal, claiming bronze in the women’s 25m Pistol Olympic event at the Olympic Shooting Range in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday. The Indian shot a score of 30 in the final, to finish behind in-form Chinese Yao Qianxun (silver, score: 38) and Korea’s reigning Olympic Champion Yang Jiin (gold, score: 40).