Hard work, blood, sweat, tears, says Abhishek Bachchan on being accused of 'buying' awards

IANS | October 29, 2025 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is not holding. The actor, who is known for his wit and humour, was recently feted with the Filmfare award for Best Actor for his work in ‘I Want To Talk’. While the actor was declared a co-winner with Kartik Aaryan, the latter was recognised for his work in ‘Chandu Champion’, one critic took objection to Abhishek winning the trophy.

‘Ask Modi ji to dance for votes, he will do it’: Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

IANS | October 29, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) In a fiery address in Muzaffarpur, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing them of betraying the youth and turning governance into political theatre.

India’s copper demand surges 9.3 per cent in FY25

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) India's demand for copper surged by 9.3 per cent to 1,878 kilo tonnes (KT) in FY25 due to the strong growth in large-scale infrastructure projects, building construction, clean energy transition and durable consumer goods which use the metal as an essential input, according to a release by the International Copper Association India (ICA India) on Wednesday.

Enjoying attention abroad, Munir confronts serious challenges at home: Report

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:50 PM

Colombo, Oct 29 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has been enjoying attention abroad, confronts far tougher challenges domestically. Pakistan is facing a stagnant economy, with a poverty rate climbing to an eight-year peak of 25.3 per cent, rising debt that consumes nearly half of the federal budget, and low investment levels, a report detailed.