Past year truly exceptional for India-UK modern relationship: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and United Kingdom, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said that the relations between the two nations have evolved from a complicated historical association to a dynamic and forward-looking partnership and the past one year has been an "exceptional year" for the "modern relationship" shared by the two nations.

Dr. Mandaviya to discuss fitness, wellness with top celebrities at National Fitness & Wellness Conclave in Mumbai

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, will grace the National Fitness & Wellness Conclave, which will be held on Saturday (November 1) at The Trident Hotel, Mumbai.

Political storm brews in Pakistan over 'secretive' rare earth minerals deal with US

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:38 PM

London, Oct 31 (IANS) Reports claiming Pakistan's supposed deal with the United States (US) regarding the sale of rare earth minerals and potential access to Pasni port has sparked criticism from multiple quarters, including Pakistan Senate's former chairman Raza Rabbani, who has taken a firm stance against what he considers as the federal government's "secretive deal" for constitutional protocols.

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi backs 'starkids': 'Should they change parents because some random person is upset?'

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:31 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is known for calling a spade a spade and not mincing words. The actress, in an exclusive tête-à-tête with IANS, spoke her heart out about all the chatter around nepotism.

2nd T20I: Would be very surprised if Arshdeep doesn’t make it back for the next game, says Finch

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:28 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch weighed in on India’s playing eleven composition following their four-wicket defeat to Australia in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, adding that he would be very surprised if left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh isn’t back in the playing eleven for the third game in Hobart on Sunday.

Bigg Boss 19: Gauahar Khan slams Tanya Mittal for calling Ashnoor Kaur 'an elephant' during task

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:26 PM

Mumbai Oct 31 (IANS) Bigg Boss Season 7 winner and actress Gauahar Khan has come out in support of Bigg Boss 19 contestant and actress Ashnoor Kaur, slamming Tanya Mittal for constantly body shaming the young girl.

Balkrishna Industries' Q2 profit falls 21 pc to Rs 273 crore

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:23 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) on Friday reported a 21.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its net profit to Rs 273 crore for the second quarter of FY26, compared to Rs 347 crore in the same quarter last fiscal (Q2 FY25).

US lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider H-1B visa crackdown

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:21 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) US Representative Jimmy Panetta, along with four other Congress members, has written a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to reconsider his September 19th Proclamation on H-1B visas due to its "potentially negative impacts" on the India-US relationship.

At key ASEAN gathering, Malaysian Defence Minister hails India as 'global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation'

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:19 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IANS) Malaysian Defence Minister Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin on Friday said that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries regard India as a "global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation" – a nation whose strength lies not only in military capability, but in science, technology, and innovation leadership.

In a veiled message, NSA Ajit Doval targets Rahul Gandhi for attacking electoral system

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a veiled reference to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s attacks on the Election Commission of India for alleged unfair conduct of elections, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday flagged the threat of disinformation eroding the credibility of national institutions.