Chhattisgarh: 11 Maoists, including key leaders with Rs 37 lakh bounties, surrender in Narayanpur

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:45 PM

Raipur/Narayanpur, Dec 17 (IANS) In a major breakthrough under the ‘Poona Margam: Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation’ initiative, 11 Maoist cadres, including six males and five females, surrendered before Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Robinson Gudiya (IPS) on Wednesday, marking a significant blow to left-wing extremism in the Bastar region.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu sets 2026 resolution to build deeper connections after marriage with Raj Nidimoru

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:31 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Popular South actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to step into 2026 with clarity and purpose.

Steven Spielberg confirms epic new sci-fi film

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:29 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg is working on his new film ‘Disclosure Day’, which is set to release in the summer.

Anuj Sachdeva says he feel 'very unsafe even in his own society', reveals culprit is still at large

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Television actor Anuj Sachdeva has taken to social media to share details of a recent incident in which he was brutally assaulted by an unknown person in his housing society following a car parking dispute.

Can’t sell Gulmarg if I don’t have snow: Omar Abdullah

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:14 PM

Srinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday linked the Valley's tourism with global climate change, saying that the reality of climate change cannot be ignored any further, and the tourism in famed Gulmarg is dependent on snow.

Foreign portfolio investors act as major driver of daily rupee moves

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are playing a major role in the daily movements of the Indian rupee as it crossed the 91 mark to the dollar, a report said on Wednesday.

Ansu Singh hails younger brother Ravi Singh's journey to IPL 2026

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:10 PM

Mau, Dec 17 (IANS) Railways wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh's elder brother Ansu Singh hailed the 24-year-old cricketer's journey, giving credit to his hard work after he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 95 lakh in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi.

'India call up is the next aim', says Auqib Dar’s father after blockbuster IPL deal

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:06 PM

Baramulla, Dec 17 (IANS) As Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar made headlines after Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 8.40 crore during the IPL 2026 mini auction, the uncapped pacer's father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, has said that while the IPL contract was a matter of great pride for the family, the only aim now is for his son to get selected in the Indian team.

After Junior WC high, players shift focus to Hockey India League with hopes of senior team spot

IANS | December 17, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) After the high of FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup, where the Indian team clinched a bronze medal, backed by a valiant comeback to beat Argentina 4-2, players are vying to further impress with their outing in the upcoming Hero Hockey India League (HIL).

SEBI board likely to discuss asset disclosure norms, mutual fund and broker rule overhaul

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is expected to discuss major reform proposals at its upcoming board meeting on Wednesday, including a recommendation to make asset disclosures mandatory for senior officials to prevent conflicts of interest.