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'Shifting sands, cosmic contests, dynamic destinies': A made-in-India global fantasy (IANS Book Review)

Vikas Datta | December 31, 2025 11:05 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) An ancient desert city, mysterious ruins, the constant cosmic conflict between good and evil, a powerful but lost talisman that could affect its outcome, a young heroine yet to come to terms with her hidden abilities but thrust into the maelstrom, and the like - all these portend to be sparkling ingredients for an engrossing urban fantasy.

Had 'insightful interaction' with economists on Aatmanirbharta, Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:05 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had "an insightful interaction" with economists and sectoral experts ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27.

Indore water tragedy: Death toll climbs to 8; action against three officials

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:02 AM

Indore, Dec 31 (IANS) The death toll in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, where a large number of people fell ill over the last few days, allegedly after drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of the city, has risen to eight.

Amit Shah directs Bengal BJP leaders to constantly counter Trinamool’s attempt to spread panic among Matua voters

IANS | December 31, 2025 9:31 AM

Kolkata, Dec 31 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the core leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal to constantly counter Trinamool Congress’ propaganda, which is spreading fear and panic among voters from the Matua community about their potential loss of voting rights following the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.

Dense fog disrupts life in Delhi-NCR; flight operations impacted, CAT III protocols activated

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:47 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The year 2025’s final morning began on a grim note for residents of Delhi-NCR as dense fog, severe cold, and hazardous air quality combined to disrupt daily life across large parts of North India.

New Year: Vehicles barred from CP after 7 pm; curbs at India Gate in Delhi today

IANS | December 31, 2025 7:03 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) On New Year's eve, the Delhi Traffic Police will not allow any vehicular traffic in the inner, middle or outer circle of Connaught Place from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, to prevent jams and allow seamless celebrations, an official said.

Nationwide gig workers’ strike threatens new year’s eve deliveries across India

IANS | December 31, 2025 6:51 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) New Year’s Eve celebrations across India are likely to face major disruptions as thousands of gig workers associated with leading delivery and e-commerce platforms prepare for a nationwide strike on Wednesday.

'My Father is Robinhood, he is respected across the country': Arun Gawli's daughter ahead of BMC polls

IANS | December 30, 2025 11:39 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Geeta Gawli, the daughter of gangster‑turned‑politician Arun Gawli expressed her views on the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and said her father is respected for his noble work across the country.

BMC polls: Maha witnesses unrest across parties over ticket distribution

IANS | December 30, 2025 11:39 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Maharashtra on Tuesday, which was the last date for filing nominations for the elections to the 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, witnessed a wave of unrest across political parties, marked by dramatic scenes in Nashik and Nagpur and growing dissent in Mumbai, Jalgaon, Sambhajinagar, Thane and other cities over ticket distribution.

Heeraben Modi’s third death anniversary: Manoj Muntashir shares heart-wrenching account of PM's grief

IANS | December 30, 2025 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) As the nation observes the third death anniversary of Heeraben Modi, the beloved mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left this world on this day in 2022 at the age of 99, a touching revelation by renowned poet and lyricist Manoj Muntashir has touched countless hearts across the country.

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'Shifting sands, cosmic contests, dynamic destinies': A made-in-India global fantasy (IANS Book Review)

Had 'insightful interaction' with economists on Aatmanirbharta, Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

Indore water tragedy: Death toll climbs to 8; action against three officials

Amit Shah directs Bengal BJP leaders to constantly counter Trinamool’s attempt to spread panic among Matua voters

Dense fog disrupts life in Delhi-NCR; flight operations impacted, CAT III protocols activated

New Year: Vehicles barred from CP after 7 pm; curbs at India Gate in Delhi today

Nationwide gig workers’ strike threatens new year’s eve deliveries across India

'My Father is Robinhood, he is respected across the country': Arun Gawli's daughter ahead of BMC polls

BMC polls: Maha witnesses unrest across parties over ticket distribution

Heeraben Modi’s third death anniversary: Manoj Muntashir shares heart-wrenching account of PM's grief

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