ISSF World Cup Finals: Zoravar finishes seventh in men’s trap as India end campaign with two gold

IANS | December 8, 2025 8:04 PM

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.

India's strategic autonomy: Partnering widely, disagreeing politely and choosing without apology

IANS | December 8, 2025 7:56 PM

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.

Shashi Ranjan expresses disagreement with Jaya Bachchan’s latest controversial remarks on paparazzi

IANS | December 8, 2025 7:41 PM

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.

India supports transition to democracy in Myanmar: MEA  

IANS | December 8, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India on Monday reiterated that it supports transition to democracy in Myanmar, hoping that the forthcoming elections in the neighbouring country will be free, fair and inclusive.

Dharashiv, Sangli crowned winners at Maharashtra State Junior Kho Kho Championship

IANS | December 8, 2025 7:31 PM

Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra), Dec 8 (IANS) Dharashiv and Sangli emerged as champions in the boys' and girls' categories, respectively, in the 51st Junior State Kho Kho Championship conducted by Maharashtra State Kho Kho Association (MSKKA) held in Ahilyanagar.

IndiGo disruptions may cause revenue loss, penalties to company: Report

IANS | December 8, 2025 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Widespread flight disruptions at IndiGo are credit negative, and refunds and compensation could cause it "significant financial damage", credit rating agency Moody’s warned on Monday.

'Sowed the seeds of Partition': PM Modi slams Congress for removing 'important stanzas' from Vande Mataram

Jayanta Bhattacharya | December 8, 2025 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to a truncated version of 'Vande Mataram' at the November 7 inauguration of a year-long commemoration of the National Song's sesquicentennial invited sharp political repartees without considering the reason.

India backs Afghanistan's territorial integrity, condemns killing of civilians in border clashes with Pakistan

IANS | December 8, 2025 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Strongly backing the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Afghanistan, India on Monday condemned the recent attacks on civilians during the ongoing clashes at the Pak-Afghan border.

Soha Ali Khan shares pics of Sharmila Tagore's intimate birthday celebrations, Kareena Kapoor gives it a miss

IANS | December 8, 2025 6:46 PM

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood superstar Sharmila Tagore celebrated her birthday surrounded by a lot of love and warmth from her family and friends.

Ayushman Bharat: A lifesaving support system for poor families in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari

IANS | December 8, 2025 6:43 PM

Dhamtari, Dec 8 (IANS) In Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, the Ayushman Bharat scheme has proven to be nothing less than a blessing for the poor and common people.