For director Aditya Dhar, this year has been historic. In just 19 days after its debut, his most recent picture, Dhurandhar, broke box office records and solidified his status as one of 2025’s most successful directors. However, Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), the movie that completely transformed his life, came before Dhurandhar. He met actress…
In 2025, India’s young sportswomen excelled across various disciplines, showcasing exceptional talent and resilience. Notable performances included Sree Charani’s control, Sheetal Devi’s grit, chess queen Divya Deshmukh’s strategic plays, and emerging stars such as Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma in badminton, Suruchi in shooting, Ankita Bhagat challenging South Korea in archery, Preeti Panwar’s boxing prowess,…
Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Redmi Note 15 5G smartphone and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G tablet in India. The two devices will launch in India on January 6. The Redmi Note 15 5G is teased to come with a 108-megapixel MasterPixel sensor, and a 5,520mAh battery. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) does not expect a significant change in India’s GDP growth estimates after the release of the revised national accounts series in February next year, MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg said on Tuesday. “Too early to say on its impact on GDP numbers. In general, we don’t expect much…
National Kisan Divas 2025 was celebrated with enthusiasm at the ICAR–Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR–CIARI) on Tuesday, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, a staunch champion of farmers’ welfare. The event was organised to acknowledge and honour the vital contribution of farmers to society and national food security. Addressing the…
Adani Group plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in its airports business over the next five years, betting on sustained growth in India’s aviation sector, which is expected to expand at 15-16 per cent annually, a top group official said. “On the airport side, Rs 1-lakh crore in the next five years,” Jeet Adani,…
IBM on Friday announced a major skill development push in India, saying it will train 5 million learners in advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing by 2030. The initiative will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild and is aimed at creating a future-ready workforce by improving access to digital and job-oriented skills…
A meeting of the Fishermen Watch Group was convened at Kishorinagar to discuss measures aimed at strengthening coastal vigilance and ensuring the safety of fishing communities. The gathering brought together local fishermen, community leaders, and representatives from maritime authorities to deliberate on pressing issues related to security and livelihood. During the session, participants highlighted the…
Shares of Shriram Finance surged over 4% on December 19 after Japan’s MUFG announced plans to acquire a 20% stake in the NBFC for ₹39,600 crore ($4.4 billion) via a preferential equity allotment. The floor price for the issue is set at ₹840.83 per share, with MUFG expected to purchase 47.11 crore shares. By 1:30…
2025 has been a remarkable year for India’s R Praggnanandhaa, who has won multiple titles including the Tata Steel Masters, Superbet Chess Classic Romania, UzChess Cup Masters, and London Chess Classic. These achievements have earned him a spot in the Candidates tournament next year, marking his second qualification. Currently ranked No 7 in the world,…
