Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India settle for silver medal after a hard-fought 0-1 loss to Belgium

IANS | November 30, 2025 10:03 PM

Ipoh (Malaysia), Nov 30 (IANS) In an entertaining final that lived up to its billing, Belgium beat India 1-0 in a closely-fought encounter to lift the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Sunday. India was forced to settle for the silver medal because of Thibeau Stockbroekx's lone goal of the match in the 34th minute. This is Belgium's maiden Sultan Azlan Shah title and only their second appearance in one of the most prestigious invitational hockey tournaments in the international calendar.

Bill to impose extra levy on tobacco, pan masala for replacing GST cess to be tabled in LS

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Government has listed The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, and The Health Security National Security Cess Bill, 2025, among the 13 bills to be introduced in Parliament as the Winter Session kicks off on Monday.

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF executes major rescue in Sri Lanka's landslide-hit Kotmale, evacuates 45, including 12 Indians (Lead)

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:52 PM

Colombo/New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Indian Air Force, in close coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, on Sunday executed major rescue and evacuation missions in the island nation's landslide-hit Kotmale region, which remains completely isolated due to road disruption after Cyclone Ditwah.

Mohanlal to shoot for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' in December?

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:47 PM

Chennai, Nov 30 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will join the sets of Superstar Rajinikanth's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Jailer 2' in December.

Aamir Khan says, 'It's unfortunate people are comparing films based on numbers'

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:45 PM

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan said that it is unfortunate that people are comparing films based on numbers.

Rohit Sharma is driven not by personal milestone, but by team impact, says Atul Wassan

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan heaped praise on Rohit Sharma after the former India captain produced a fluent 57 off 51 balls in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Rohit’s knock, marked by authority and clean ball striking, also saw him eclipse Shahid Afridi to become the player with the most sixes in ODI cricket, taking his tally to 352.

'Dada' director Ganesh Babu turns producer; to produce director Dhina Raghavan's film with actor Gautham Karthik

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:14 PM

Chennai, Nov 30 (IANS) Director Ganesh Babu, who is best known for having made the critically acclaimed superhit film 'Dada', on Sunday announced that he was launching his own production house, the maiden venture of which would be a political satire that would be directed by Dhina Raghavan and feature actor Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead.

Op Sagar Bandhu: Relief assistance facilitated by Indian High Commission reaches Sri Lanka's Trincomalee

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:12 PM

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) A batch of relief assistance facilitated by Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka comprising essential supplies, dry rations, clothes and fuel was handed over to the Chief Secretary, Eastern Province and Trincomalee District Administration as the island nation continues to face harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah.

Golf: Avani, Aditi rise to sixth after third round in Spain

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:01 PM

Malaga (Spain), Nov 30 (IANS) Avani Prashanth rose to tied sixth place after three rounds, and she was joined by Aditi Ashok at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España. Avani shot 68, and Aditi carded 69, and they were 8-under for three rounds. Among other Indians, Pranavi Urs (71) was T-44th, Hitaashee Bakshi (70) was T-55, and Diksha Dagar (75) was T-69.

Shefali Shah reveals how a Kill Bill cue fueled her powerful scene in 'Juice'

IANS | November 30, 2025 8:55 PM

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Actress Shefali Shah gave a subtle yet powerful performance as a suppressed housewife in the short film "Juice".