India emerges as major player in health research: Anupriya Patel

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Over the past decade, India has emerged as a major player in health research and initiatives such as MedTech Mitra and innovations like Rotavac and the COVID-19 vaccines stand as testament to India’s growing prominence in the global health research landscape, said Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, on Thursday.

Vivian Dsena reveals Rubina used to scream on the sets of ‘Shakti'

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:27 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) As fun continues on the set of the couple reality show, "Pati Patni Aur Panga" actor Vivian Dsena has joined the contestants, leaving his 'Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki' co-star Rubina Dilaik stuck between her reel and real husband Abhinav Shukla.

County Championships: Fergus O’Neill commits to Nottinghamshire until 2027

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:24 PM

Nottingham (England), Nov 13 (IANS) Australian seamer Fergus O’Neill has signed a contract that will see him return to Trent Bridge during the 2026 and 2027 County Championship campaigns. O’Neill will play County Championship cricket for Nottinghamshire from April to June for both of the next two seasons.

Despite domestic turmoil, Pakistan's Gen-Z chose to stay off streets; here is why (IANS Analysis)

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:24 PM

Islamabad: When waves of youth-led unrest swept across South Asia after Sri Lanka’s uprising in 2022, analysts began to ask which country would be next. While Bangladesh followed the suit in 2024 leading to Sheikh Hasina’s exit and most recently Nepal, many wondered whether it will arrive in Pakistan which ticked every box that fuels such movements: economic collapse in parts, high youth unemployment, cronyism, and a political class that many young people see as tone-deaf.

India and Hungary discuss strengthening ties, early conclusion of EU trade pact

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:15 PM

Budapest, Nov 13 (IANS) India and Hungary on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral partnership, enhancing cooperation on issues related to the India-EU Strategic Partnership and early conclusion of trade pact between India and the European Union (EU).

Sandip Soparrkar shares interesting anecdote about performing with Dharmendra’s family

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:09 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Renowned choreographer and actor Sandip Soparrkar opened up about his long-standing association with the Dharmendra family.

PM Modi lauds health workers as India achieves sharpest drop in TB cases globally

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded health workers doing remarkable work towards India's fight against Tuberculosis (TB) as the nation recorded a significant reduction in TB cases, nearly twice the global rate of decline.

Guj CM and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurate Ahmedabad book and food fests

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:56 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 13 (IANS) Ahmedabad witnessed a grand confluence of literature, culture, and cuisine on Thursday as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 and Food for Thought Fest at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre.

Pakistan: Two more dengue deaths raises Sindh's 2025 toll to 29

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:51 PM

Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) Two more women have died due to dengue in Karachi and Hyderabad, raising the death toll in Pakistan's Sindh to 29 in 2025, according to province's Health Department, local media reported on Thursday.

Investor accounts on NSE surpass 24 crore

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Thursday that the number of unique trading accounts surpassed 24 crore this month -- just under one year after it surpassed 20 crore mark in October last year.