Pakistan's military-driven foreign policy marked by strategic subservience: Report

IANS | December 11, 2025 8:46 PM

Kabul, Dec 11 (IANS) Pakistan is not pursuing a conventional foreign policy but operating within a system of layered subservience with its military establishment at the top offering its services to major powers, from the United States and China to Saudi Arabia, in exchange for financial support, weapons, diplomatic protection and immunity for its domestic abuses, a report said on Thursday.

Ryan Coogler reveals why he turned down Academy invite

IANS | December 11, 2025 8:43 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 11 (IANS) Hollywood filmmaker Ryan Coogler is opening up on turning down an invitation to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Pakistan's Minorities Rights Bill largely symbolic amid persistent violence: Report

IANS | December 11, 2025 8:37 PM

Colombo, Dec 11 (IANS) Women and girls from Pakistan's minorities communities face a dire situation with abductions followed by coerced marriages and forcible coercion. The country's Christian and Hindu communities, in particular, continue to endure a deeply entrenched form of structural violence, a report said on Thursday.

Bulgarian PM Zhelyazkov resigns after weeks of mass protests

IANS | December 11, 2025 8:11 PM

Sofia, Dec 11 (IANS) Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned on Thursday after weeks of massive protests held across various cities of the country. Zhelyazkov made the announcement shortly before the Cabinet faced another vote of confidence, the sixth since it assumed office in January.

PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman next week

IANS | December 11, 2025 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation visit next week which will begin from Jordan and also include Ethiopia, and Oman.

‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ review: Kapil Sharma shines in funnier, warmer sequel, perfect family entertainer

IANS | December 11, 2025 8:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Stars: **** (4 stars), Director: Anukalp Goswami, Cast: Kapil Sharma, Tridha Choudhury, Ayesha Khan and Parul Gulati, Produced by: Abbas–Mustan, Venus Worldwide Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

KBC: Contestant Subhash Kumar mimics Nana Patekar, Sunny Deol, leaves Amitabh Bachchan in splits

IANS | December 11, 2025 7:59 PM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) The upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati is set to offer a laughter-filled moment as contestant Subhash Kumar will be seen showcasing his exceptional mimicry skills on the hot seat, sparking a series of laughter from host Amitabh Bachchan.

PM Modi, Trump review India-US Strategic Partnership progress in phone conversation

IANS | December 11, 2025 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday with both leaders discussing bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments.

Makers of 'Mowgli 2025' tender apology to Censor Board for 'unintended remark' made by their actor

IANS | December 11, 2025 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 11 (IANS) The makers of director Sandeep Raj's upcoming romantic action film 'Mowgli 2025', featuring actor Roshan Kanakala and Sakshi Sagar Mhadolkar in the lead, on Thursday extended their sincere apologies to the Censor Board and the Censor Officer for what they called an "unfortunate incident" that took place on Wednesday.

Govt top priority is to address concerns of Manipur’s people: President Murmu (Lead)

IANS | December 11, 2025 7:48 PM

Imphal, Dec 11 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the government of India stands firmly with every affected family in Manipur and that addressing the concerns of the people is the government’s highest priority.