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MoD inks INR 4,666 crore defence deals with Israel's IWI for carbines

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Israeli small arms maker Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) on Tuesday said its Indian subsidiary, PLR Systems Pvt Ltd, has been selected by the Ministry of Defence for the supply of... Read More


Heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians in country and abroad: President Murmu on New Year eve

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- President Droupadi Murmu sends greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of the New Year 2026, the release said on Wednesday. "On the joyous occasion of New Year, I extend my ... Read More


Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr passes away at 71

Los Angeles, Dec. 31 -- Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, mainly known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on 'The Wire', has passed away. He breathed his last on Tuesday in New York at the age o... Read More


Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz, Padikkal, Ruturaj, Krunal, Akash Deep light up action on final day of year

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Standout performances from Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Krunal Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, Akash Deep and Venkatesh Iyer were the highlights in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) on ... Read More


Sunny, Bobby Deol offer heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra's "gift to the earth" ahead of 'Ikkis' release

Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- A day before Dharmendra's final film, 'Ikkis', hit theatres, his sons, actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, offered a heartfelt tribute to the late legend. Taking to Instagram, Sunny ... Read More


SWAGAT 2.0: Auto escalation matrix system implemented to ensure proper resolution of citizens' grievances

Gandhinagar, Dec. 31 -- To bridge the gap between citizens and the government by making maximum use of the potential of technology, the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi launched the SWAGAT (S... Read More


New Zealand rings in New Year 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Auckland, Dec. 31 -- New Zealand rang in the New Year 2026 with dazzling fireworks and cultural performances. Here you can watch spectacular fireworks that light up the sky in Auckland. Thousands of... Read More


Meerut police intensify vehicle checks, divide district into zones in view of New Year celebrations

Meerut, Dec. 31 -- Security and traffic checks have been intensified in Meerut ahead of the New Year 2026 celebrations, with police launching a special road safety drive to prevent accidents and maint... Read More


YSRCP warns Andhra govt for shifting blame on secretariat staff without providing basic facilities

Amaravati, Dec. 31 -- The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has warned the TDP led coalition government not to shift blame to village secretariat staff without giving them basic amenities. Speaking to the m... Read More


A partnership tested: India-Russia ties in sanction-hit world

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- In a year marked by wars, sanctions and sharpening trade tensions, India-Russia relations were put to a clear test. As Western pressure intensified on Moscow over the Ukraine con... Read More