Varanasi dazzles in divine splendour as Dev Deepawali lights up Ganga

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:56 PM

New Delhi/Varanasi, Nov 5 (IANS) The ghats of Varanasi turned into a celestial panorama on Wednesday evening as lakhs of 'diyas' (earthen lamps) illuminated the banks of the river Ganga during the grand celebration of 'Dev Deepawali'. The divine spectacle, often called 'Diwali of the Gods', transformed the ancient Uttar Pradesh city into a shimmering sea of light, awe, and devotion.

Anthony Hopkins says he ‘lost everything’ during California wildfires

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:52 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 5 (IANS) Acting legend Sir Anthony Hopkins has shared that he "lost everything" in the devastating wildfires in California earlier this year.

BTS star Jung Kook’s ‘GOLDEN: The Moments’ exhibition arrives in India for fans

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:43 PM

Mumbai Nov 5 (IANS) The world of Jung Kook, of 21st-century pop icons BTS, is set to come to life as ‘GOLDEN: The Moments’, a global exhibition exploring the artist’s first solo album, arrives in India for the very first time.

Fake passport scam: ED says Bengal businessman travelled abroad 900 times in 10 years

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:39 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its investigation into the fake passport corruption case has found that a businessman from Khardah in North 24 Parganas has travelled abroad 900 times in 10 years.

Kareena Kapoor Khan visits Gurudwara with Taimur & Jeh; husband Saif Ali Khan gives it a miss

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan recently celebrated the holy festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak Gurpurab, on November 5.

PM Modi congratulates Amul and IFFCO for securing top global rankings for cooperatives

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Amul and IFFCO for securing the first and second ranks in the global ranking for cooperatives, respectively.

Women’s ODI WC winning Indian team to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Women’s ODI World Cup winning Indian team will meet President Droupadi Murmu in the national capital on Thursday morning. As per the information IANS received on Wednesday, the players are set to leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan around 10:15am, with the meeting and felicitation scheduled for 12 noon.

Priyanka Chopra wishes BIL Kevin Jonas on his birthday with an adorable picture featuring Malti Marie, Nick Jonas

IANS | November 5, 2025 9:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to her social media account to wish her brother-in-law Kevin Jonas on his birthday on the 5th of November.

Intelligence warns of renewed fidayeen strikes across LoC, narco-funded insurgency

IANS | November 5, 2025 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India must brace for a chilling winter as Pakistan-backed terror networks regroup across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and intelligence warns of renewed fidayeen strikes and narco-financed insurgency.

Vice President attends 'Rajat Mahotsav' of Chhattisgarh, honours 'Lakhpati Didis'

IANS | November 5, 2025 9:38 PM

Raipur, Nov 5 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, during his day-long visit to Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, participated in several events held at different places, including Nava Raipur and Rajnandgaon districts.