Russia and India have strengthened their partnership over 25 years since signing the Declaration on Strategic Partnership, according to Denis Alipov, the Russian ambassador to India. The declaration was signed on Oct. 3, 2000, by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Russian President Vladimir Putin, establishing cooperation in areas such as international security, economics, and culture.
Alipov highlighted the 25th anniversary on Friday, noting that 2025 has seen significant bilateral exchanges between the nations. An upcoming bilateral summit in New Delhi later this year will mark 15 years since the partnership was elevated to a special and privileged relationship. The countries continue collaborating in nuclear power...
India has initiated development of Sudarshan Chakra, an indigenous air defense system modeled after Israel's Iron Dome, according to Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh. The project involves collaboration between the Indian Air Force and the Defence Research and Development Organisation to create a multi-layered shield against missiles, drones, and aircraft. The system will integrate India's existing air command and control infrastructure to address the nation's strategic requirements.
Singh emphasized the need for self-reliance in defense technology following Operation Sindoor, which demonstrated India's tactical capabilities. He warned that future conflicts will differ fundamentally from past engagements, requiring advanced preparedness...
Ben Shelton fell to David Goffin 2-6, 4-6 in the Shanghai Masters second round on Friday, damaging his prospects for the ATP Finals. The American committed 22 unforced errors against Goffin's 11 and failed to convert three break point opportunities in his first match since retiring from the US Open in August with a left shoulder injury. Goffin advanced to face Gabriel Diallo on Sunday after defeating the sixth seed for the second time in their head-to-head series.
Shelton holds sixth place in the ATP Live Race to Turin with 3,720 points, but Alex de Minaur and Lorenzo Musetti could overtake him. The 22-year-old maintains a 37-19 record this season after winning the Toronto Masters 1000 title and reaching the Australian Open semifinals...
Actor Rishab Shetty reflected on his film career trajectory following the commercial success of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1. The director posted on X on Friday about securing more than 5,000 full theater showings in 2025 compared to obtaining a single evening screening in 2016. Shetty credited audience support and divine intervention for his professional advancement from minimal exhibition opportunities in Mangaluru to widespread theatrical distribution.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga praised the film as unprecedented in Indian cinema and commended Shetty's dual performance as actor and filmmaker. Actor Junior NTR congratulated the production team and Hombale Films for their support of the project. The prequel explores mythological...
Music composer Amaal Mallik discussed a former relationship on Bigg Boss 19, explaining how religious differences led her family to oppose their romance. The musician told contestant Farrhana that his ex-girlfriend became physically unwell from the stress, but he chose not to prevent her wedding because it would damage his career and disappoint his parents. Mallik worked on the film Kabir Singh while the relationship dissolved, and he compared the experience to watching his life unfold cinematically.
The composer struggled with depression in 2020 after the breakup and his ex-partner's marriage, while tensions with his family increased. Mallik began supporting his household at 15 as a background music assistant and felt pressure to...
Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi on Friday after the Lok Sabha opposition leader stated democracy faced threats in India while visiting Colombia. BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain accused Gandhi of damaging the nation's reputation abroad and said political disagreements should remain domestic. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi claimed Congress believes party weakness equals national decline and said the organization has abandoned its historical standing.
JD spokesperson Neeraj Kumar questioned Gandhi's assertions about democratic dangers and suggested the politician's own relevance faces greater risk than institutional stability. Uttar Pradesh minister Anil Rajbhar condemned Gandhi's pattern of questioning...
Congress representative Udit Raj criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for policies that allegedly diminished domestic manufacturing and increased reliance on Chinese imports. The lawmaker supported Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's statement from an October 2 rally comparing Modi to Ravana and advocating political transformation at the national level. Raj claimed the administration has reduced India's production capacity while other nations maintain economic resilience.
The politician contrasted current executive accessibility with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's tenure. Raj stated that Modi spends extensive time traveling internationally or campaigning rather than engaging with citizens and legislators. He argued the...
Actress Sanya Malhotra discussed her career development and recent projects after the release of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari on October 2. The film featured Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Maniesh Paul, and Rohit Saraf, directed by Shashank Khaitan. Malhotra emphasized that working with talented collaborators and portraying diverse characters helped shape her professional growth.
The Dangal star described the production atmosphere as energetic, but noted she avoided participating in on-set pranks. When questioned about romantic compatibility between opposing personalities, Malhotra suggested relationships require deeper connections beyond surface-level differences. The actress maintained that successful partnerships depend on factors...
Cricket West Indies implemented structural reforms after emergency talks in August following consecutive losses. The organization announced changes on Friday after consulting former players Brian Lara and Clive Lloyd alongside current team leadership and coaching staff.
The committee identified fitness standards and coaching deficiencies as primary concerns. Officials approved measures to hire an international batting instructor and deploy a full-time sports psychologist while upgrading women's team support positions to permanent roles.
Short-term improvements target the Coolidge Cricket Ground facility with enhanced training equipment and medical infrastructure. Franchise organizations must submit development strategies and maintain...
