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Anu Malik clears air over 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' credit controversy, calls it a unique collaboration
Mumbai, December 31: Music composer Anu Malik has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding credit for the recreation of hit hit song 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' in Sunny Deol starrer 'Border 2'.
Assam: CM distributes seed capital cheques to women beneficiaries of Boko Chhaygaon Assembly constituency
Guwahati, December 31: To strengthen the foundation for an Atmanirbhar Assam powered by empowered women, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday distributed financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to each of the 33,861 women entrepreneurs of Boko-Chaygaon assembly constituency.
Gujarat CM announces grant to District Panchayats for development works
Gandhinagar, December 31: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a significant public interest decision aimed at ensuring the holistic and inclusive development of rural areas across the state's districts.
Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurates foundation stone laying of Rs 75 Crore High Performance Centre at SAI NSSC Bengaluru
Bengaluru, December 31: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru.
Centre releases over Rs 224 crore to empower rural local bodies in Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, Dec 31: The Central government on Wednesday released Rs 224.5762 crore for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies in Chhattisgarh as the first instalment of Untied Grants of the financial year 2025-26 under the 15th Finance Commission.
MSME schemes boost credit access, market support for small businesses: Industry experts
New Delhi, Dec 31: The government-backed MSME schemes are playing a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship, expanding market access, and providing low-interest credit to small businesses, industry experts said on Wednesday.
Sports Min Mandaviya virtually inaugurates foundation stone laying of high performance centre at SAI Bengaluru
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru.
JK: Mission YUVA offers a strong platform for women to become self-reliant
Kathua, December 31: To promote women entrepreneurship, strengthen Self Help Groups and facilitate onboarding under Mission YUVA, the Directorate of Employment, J&K, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission, today organised a one-day Women Entrepreneurship and SHGs Mela at Government Degree College Kathua.
"Tamil should be medium of instruction up to standard five": Union Education Minister asks Tamil Nadu govt to implement NEP
Madurai, December 31: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to implement the National Education Policy, 2020, in the state, stating that Tamil should be the medium of instruction up to standard five as per the policy's recommendation.
Andhra CM Naidu extends New Year 2026 greetings to NTR Bharosa pension beneficiaries, says over ₹50,000 crore spent on pensions
Amaravati, December 31: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday extended New Year 2026 greetings to lakhs of beneficiaries of the NTR Bharosa Pension scheme, describing the pension programme as the most satisfying welfare initiative of his government.
Assam CM distributes entrepreneurship fund cheques to women beneficiaries
Guwahati, Dec 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched the distribution of entrepreneurship fund cheques under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for women beneficiaries of the Manas Assembly constituency in Baksa district and the Bhabanipur-Sarbhog Assembly constituency in Barpeta district, reaffirming that women's welfare and inclusive development remain the government's top priorities.
Road construction, mist sprays to help counter pollution: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Dec 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the government is taking action on multiple fronts to control pollution in the national capital, asserting that construction of 400 km dust-free roads will pick up after the lifting of GRAP curbs.
Cabinet appointments committee approves major bureaucratic rejig at Centre
New Delhi, Dec 30: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a major bureaucratic reshuffle involving over 40 senior officers from the IAS and Allied Services for various posts in the ministries and departments at the Centre.
South Central Railway to expand coverage of CCTV surveillance system
Hyderabad, Dec 30: South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava on Tuesday held a detailed review meeting on the safety of train operations across the zone and advised Divisional Railway Managers to expand the coverage of the CCTV surveillance system.
Aquatic manoeuvres dominate Watermanship Training by Army's Shatrujeet Brigade
New Delhi, Dec 30: Enhancing operational readiness and maritime prowess, the Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army's Central Command conducted intensive Watermanship Training, refining specialised aquatic manoeuvres and combat diving skills, an official said on Tuesday.
Beyonce becomes billionaire following husband Jay Z's footsteps
Los Angeles, Dec 30: Pop icon Beyonce has entered the billionaire club. The 44-year-old singer is following in the footsteps of Jay Z, her husband, as well as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Bruce Springsteen.
NHAI partners with National Test House to improve road quality
New Delhi, December 30: The National Highways Authority of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Test House to improve the quality of National Highway projects.
MCG pitch "changed" as they never liked watching me bat for two straight days: Cook's fun banter on 4th Ashes test
Melbourne, December 30: As the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended in just two days at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, former England skipper Alastair Cook shared a banter on the MCG pitch.
Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666 crore contracts for Close Quarter Battle Carbine, Heavy Weight Torpedoes
New Delhi, December 30: The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth a total cost of Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle Carbine and Heavy Weight Torpedoes.
J&K: Entrepreneurship-cum-awareness mela organised in Udhampur under Mission YUVA
Udhampur, Dec 30: The District Employment and Counselling Centre organised a day-long entrepreneurship-cum-awareness mela recently, under the Mission YUVA, to promote self-employment and enterprising spirit among the women and self-help groups.
India emerges as strategic long-term growth market amid Asia's AI and infrastructure boom: HSBC Outlook
New Delhi, December 30: India continues to stand out as a strategic long-term growth market within Asia, supported by strong structural fundamentals, favourable demographics and rising digital adoption, according to HSBC's Investment Outlook Q1 2026-Resilience in a Transforming World.
Central Railway to run four special suburban services on New Year's Eve
Mumbai, December 30: Central Railway will operate four special suburban train services on the intervening night of December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, to facilitate smooth travel for passengers celebrating New Year's Eve.
Ministry of Finance extends financial assistance to Uttarakhand, Rs 200 crore approved for reforms in mining sector
Dehradun, December 30: The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has extended significant financial assistance to the state of Uttarakhand. For the financial year 2025-26, a special assistance of Rs 200 crore has been approved for Uttarakhand under the "Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment" to support reforms in the mining sector, the Chief Minister's Office said in a press release.
Amid English skills row, Kerala CPI-M MP Rahim says 'human pain needs no grammar'
Thiruvananthapuram Dec 29: CPI-M Rajya Sabha member and Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) President A.A. Rahim sought to end the ongoing online debate about his English-speaking skills after clips of a television interaction in Karnataka went viral, seeking the substance, not the form, be evaluated.
Tara Sutaria calls viral A. P. Dhillon concert clip, 'fake narrative': Paid PR campaigns don't shake us up
Mumbai, Dec 29: Actress Tara Sutaria, who is currently in the middle of a controversy after her onstage appearance with A. P.
Jr NTR thanks Delhi High Court for protecting his personality rights
Hyderabad, December 29: Jr NTR on Monday thanked the Delhi High Court for "granting a protective order" that safeguarded his personality rights in the digital age.
Year Ender 2025: The biggest newsmakers and flare-ups that shook B-town
Mumbai, Dec 29: B-town has witnessed some of the biggest scandals and rows in 2025. Be it interpersonal dynamics between the members of the fraternity, security threats or trade wars, the industry has been through a dramatic year.
Indian Dakar car rallyist Sanjay Takale returns with team Aerpace Racers
New Delhi, Dec 29: Ace rally driver Sanjay Takale, the first and only Indian driver to take part on four wheels at the world's toughest rally raid event, the Dakar, marks his second successive appearance as he is set to journey from Delhi to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
PM Modi's recognition encourages grassroots solar innovation: Entrepreneur
Imphal, Dec 29: Moirangthem Seth, founder of SNL Energy Solutions Private Limited, on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recognition of grassroots innovators is a strong boost for clean energy efforts and innovation coming from remote parts of the country.
RVNL wins Rs 201 crore East Coast Railway contract for wagon overhaul workshop
New Delhi, Dec 29: State-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited on Monday said it has emerged as the lowest bidder for a project awarded by East Coast Railway.
Southern Star AWWA chief Komal Seth hails work of Army's artificial limb centre
Pune, Dec 29: Komal Seth, Regional President, Southern Star AWWA, visited the Artificial Limb Centre, Pune, on Monday and appreciated the work being done by it for the amputees, an official of the Indian Army's Southern Command said.
CTA official urges Tibetan youth to serve community, preserve culture
Lucknow, December 29: Karma Yeshe, the Public Service Commissioner of the Central Tibetan Administration, met with Professor Wangchuk Dorjee Negi, the Vice-Chancellor of the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi.
US lawmakers flag national security risks as global firms fuel China's chip industry
Washington, DC December 29: A bipartisan investigation by the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has revealed that major semiconductor manufacturing equipment companies from the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands have significantly contributed to the expansion of China's semiconductor industry, raising serious national security concerns, according to an SCCCP press release.
IANS Year Ender 2025: Bihar polls marked by SIR row, NDA unity & Opposition discord
Patna, Dec 29: The year 2025 is being seen as a defining phase in Bihar's political history, largely due to the recent Assembly elections in which the National Democratic Alliance emerged victorious.
NZ allrounder Doug Bracewell retires from all forms of cricket
New Delhi, Dec 29: New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 35-year-old called time on a career that saw him play 28 Tests, 21 and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023.
U.S. holds top spot as Taiwan's largest bank debtor for 41st straight quarter
Taipei, December 29: The United States remains the top debtor of Taiwan banks for the 41st straight quarter. This means the U.S. owes more money to Taiwanese banks than any other country. According to a report by Focus Taiwan, this trend has continued for more than ten years without any change at the top spot.
Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire: Railways opens helplines
Visakhapatnam, Dec 29: Railways have set up helpline numbers to provide assistance and train running information following the fire in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express at Andhra Pradesh's Yelamanchili early on Monday.
No fuel without PUC certificate from Feb 1: Odisha Transport Minister defends move amid pollution concerns
Bhubaneswar, December 29: Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Monday defended the state government's decision to deny petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate, saying the move is not new and is necessary in view of worsening air quality.
VB G RAM G Act likely to make states net gainers of Rs 17000 cr despite 60:40 funding shift: SBI Report
New Delhi, December 29: States are expected to remain net gainers in fund sharing under the proposed VB-G RAM G Act, and the framework can be further scaled up by states through their own contribution, according to a report by State Bank of India.
"Recognition from PM Modi gives us courage to go further": Entrepreneur Moirangthem Seth on solar power initiative
Imphal, December 28: Entrepreneur Moirangthem Seth, whose efforts to bring solar power to remote communities in Manipur were recognised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 129th edition of Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday, said that he felt "very happy and proud" that his work has been acknowledged at the national level.