Opposition protests in Parliament complex over renaming of MGNREGA, Sonia Gandhi joins march

IANS | December 18, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Amid the marathon debate in the Parliament over renaming of MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, Congress MPs and several Opposition leaders held a demonstration outside the complex on Thursday, to register their protest over Centre’s “dictatorial approach” in repealing a law, that has been instrumental in transforming crores of lives in vast rural swathes of India.

Dutch Foreign Minister arrives in Delhi to deepen India-Netherlands bilateral ties

IANS | December 18, 2025 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Netherlands' Foreign Minister David van Weel arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for an official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral ties.

India’s InvIT, REIT distributions surge with public trusts recording 55 pc growth

IANS | December 18, 2025 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) India’s InvIT and REIT market delivered robust growth in payout distributions for Q2 FY2026, driven by strong operating metrics across roads, power and energy, commercial real estate, telecom infrastructure and warehouse and logistics, a report has said.

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi’s claim, says India’s production and manufacturing are rising

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) BJP Information Technology cell chief Amit Malviya on Thursday refuted Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s claim that production and manufacturing in India have gone down, calling it misleading and unsupported by data.

3rd Test: Conway, Latham's historic stand powers NZ to 334-1 vs WI on Day 1

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:55 PM

Mount Maunganui, Dec 18 (IANS) Devon Conway and Tom Latham delivered an opening-day record-breaking performance here at the Bay Oval on Thursday, carving up a struggling West Indies bowling attack as New Zealand closed Day 1 of the third Test on a formidable 334/1.

Randeep Hooda reveals what he really does during jungle safaris

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:52 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda recently gave a glimpse into his adventures in the wild, revealing what he truly does during his jungle safaris.

Indian community in Oman excited to meet PM Modi

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:48 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) The Indian community in Oman has expressed excitement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as he is set to address them at the 'Maitri Parv' programme on Thursday.

Cong MP accuses Centre of obfuscating probe details in Air India 171 crash

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday criticised the Central government for failing to conclude ‘actual reasons’ behind the Air India Flight 171 crash, even after six months of the horrific incident and accused it of obfuscating ‘findings’ to avoid further embarrassment.

Monali Thakur shares why she had to go inside the garbage bin at Zurich airport

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:32 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Singer Monali Thakur recently went inside a garbage bin at the airport in Zurich to retrieve her lost diamond ring.

Madhuri Dixit reflects on the evolution of direction from 'Abodh' to 'Mrs Deshpande'

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit reflected on the evolution of filmmaking over the years from her debut movie 'Abodh' to her upcoming drama "Mrs Deshpande".