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Japan seems to be betting on India-why the timing matters

NEW DELHI, Dec. 25 -- The year 2025 has seen a notable surge in Japanese investments into India, led by large-ticket deals across banking, finance and steel. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. agreed to ac... Read More


BJP protecting "mining mafia," alleges Punjab Finance Minister amid Aravalli Hills row

Chandigarh, Dec. 25 -- Amid the Aravalli hills row, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday claimed that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is protecting the mining mafia in various state... Read More


More to chess than chess: Being a top pro, the Hou Yifan way

India, Dec. 25 -- Perched on the balcony of the iconic Royal Opera House here, Hou Yifan stood alongside her teammates after they checked out of the Global Chess League as champions. They exchanged l... Read More


CM Dhami participates in closing ceremony of MP Sports Festival

Dehradun, Dec. 25 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the closing ceremony of the MP Sports Festival-2025, held at the Old Multipurpose Hall near the Tibetan Market in Dehradun.... Read More


Census 2027 Phase-I pre-test ends, April 2026 rollout planned

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Almost three months ahead of the beginning of the first phase of Census of India 2027 -- Houselisting and Housing Census -- a detailed plan for the gigantic exercise engaging lak... Read More


Malaysia's green ambition meets reality - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 25 -- The development of a national circular economy framework for Malaysia is not just another policy document; it is an acknowledgment that the "take-make-dispose" economic model ... Read More


Dhurandhar Box Office collection day 20: Ranveer Singh-starrer beats Chhaava to become 2025's highest-grossing Hindi film

India, Dec. 25 -- Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, has created history in 2025. The movie is now the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. Released on De... Read More


Canada: India's Consulate in Toronto expresses grief over Indian student's murder

Toronto, Dec. 25 -- Consulate General of India in Toronto on Thursday (local time) expressed anguish over the killing of an Indian student in a shooting incident near the University of Toronto Scarbor... Read More


Palpa farmers get livestock ultrasound services at home

Palpa, Dec. 25 -- Kamala Nepali of Ribdikot-3 could hardly believe what she was seeing. A team of veterinarians had arrived at her cowshed carrying a machine she had only ever associated with hospital... Read More


Senior journalist, ex-Ranchi University Pro-VC Ved Prakash Sharan passes away

Ranchi, Dec. 25 -- Senior journalist, educationist and former Pro Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University Ved Prakash Sharan passed away early Thursday morning at around 3 am at a private hospital in the... Read More