Mumbai Dec 8 (IANS) Actress-cum-singer Iulia Vantur shares a close bond with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and family.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The persecution of journalists by the state is a grim reality across many authoritarian regimes—from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to Myanmar, Belarus, Turkiye, and the Philippines. In such contexts, the press—often deemed the “fourth pillar of democracy”—is treated not as a watchdog, but as a threat. Bangladesh is also echoing this global trend.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India on Monday reiterated that "democracy and Pakistan don't go together" while highlighting the perennial crisis and unending political uncertainty in the neighbouring country, including the speculation surrounding the health of country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India and Egypt on Monday discussed efforts to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries during a meeting between Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and visiting Assyut Governorate Governor Hisham Aboulnasr in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur said veteran opener Rohit Sharma made him feel comfortable and encouraged self-expression, something which he is now eager to experience again in the Mumbai Indians' camp for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Gariaband, Dec 8 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is proving to be no less than a boon for rural regions of Chhattisgarh.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) World championship bronze medallist Zorawar Singh Sandhu finished seventh in the men’s trap final with seven hits in the first 10 targets, as India concluded their second-best ever campaign at an International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Finals (WCF) with a total of six medals, including two gold medals.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The camaraderie shared between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the former's visit to India last week was neither a challenge to the West, nor a throwback to Cold War certainties, but a signal that New Delhi's strategic autonomy is a lived principle -- partnering widely, disagreeing politely, and choosing without apology, a report said on Monday.
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) ITA founder and actor Shashi Ranjan has expressed his disagreement with Jaya Bachchan’s latest remarks on paparazzi culture, which recently sparked widespread debate.
