India and Kenya discuss early implementation of proposals to deepen cooperation in ICT, digital skilling

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:49 PM

Nairobi, Dec 8 (IANS) India and Kenya on Monday held discussions related to early implementation of ongoing projects and proposals to deepen cooperation between India and Kenya in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), emerging technologies, digital skilling, and innovation, including collaborations between startups and tech ecosystems of two nations.

Congress appeasement damaged Vande Mataram, contributed to Partition: Rajnath Singh

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed a special discussion in the Lok Sabha marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, describing it as the immortal song of India and a mantra that inspired generations.

Bengaluru ranks 16th in global tech cities index

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The city of Bengaluru in Karnataka has risen to 16th position in an assessment of leading global technology hubs, becoming the first Indian city to feature in the top 30 and signalling growing global interest in Asian markets, a report said on Monday.

Ajay Devgn says 'his birthday feels different this year' as he remembers Dharmendra on his special day

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:36 PM

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Ajay Devgn shared that 'his birthday feels different this year' as he remembered legendary actor Dharmendra on his special day.

Shruti Haasan rings in the spirit of Christmas; puts out a video of her setting up her black Christmas tree

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:33 PM

Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) Actress and singer Shruti Haasan, who has disclosed that this is her favourite time of the year, has now put out a video of her setting up her black Christmas tree.

India proud to lead global movement to advance traditional medicine: Prataprao Jadhav

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India is proud to lead global movement to advance traditional medicine, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, on Monday, even as the country is set to co-host the second edition of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.

PM Surya Ghar achieves 24 pc of 1 crore rooftop solar system installation target

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has reached a total of 23,96,497 household installations of rooftop solar systems, about 23.96 per cent of the target, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

China, Russia and India emerging economies — important members of Global South: Beijing

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:11 PM

Beijing, Dec 8 (IANS) Terming China, Russia and India as "emerging economies" and "important members of the Global South", a spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said that good ties among these three nations will not only serve their own interests but also contribute to reginal and global peace, security, stability and prosperity.

Through Vande Mataram debate, Govt trying to divert public attention from current challenges: Priyanka

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Calling the debate on Vande Mataram an attention-diverting tactic of the government, Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that the national song is a part of the country’s soul and “there can be no debate on it”.

Gujarat govt raises retirement age for Home Guards to 58, cites role in public safety

IANS | December 8, 2025 5:05 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The Gujarat government, on Monday, approved a three-year increase in the retirement age for Home Guards -- from 55 to 58 years -- recognising their growing contribution to law and order duties across the state, government officials said.