West must take India more seriously in role to balance China: Report

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) While for the last 20 years, Western governments have seen India as indispensable to the 21st-century order, they have not matched this with capital investment which has instead been flowing into China over the last 30 years and created a strategic adversary, according to an article published Lowy Institute, an Australian think tank.

Raashii Khanna gushes about receiving special gift from Rajinikanth

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:37 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actress Raashii Khanna, who was last seen in ‘The Sabarmati Report’, received a special gift from Tamil superstar Rajinikanth.

Anup Soni lends voice to Karna in ‘Legend of Karna’, calls him as ‘one of the most complex characters in mythology’

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:36 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actor Anup Soni has opened up about voicing Karna in the upcoming animated series "The Legend of Karna."

Bhargav Saikia on his directorial debut feature 'Bokshi': 'Thrilled to bring the film to home audiences'

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:33 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Filmmaker Bhargav Saikia has opened up about his directorial debut feature, ‘Bokshi,’ which is set to arrive in theatres in India on 9th October.

SFJ-Bhatti nexus aims to provoke police action, fuel anti-India narrative globally

Vicky Nanjappa | July 31, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) There is a new headache for the Indian security agencies as it has been noticed in recent weeks that foreign networks are using the online space to instigate some youth in the country. Multiple foreign networks have been working in tandem to run a massive propaganda campaign in a bid to instigate the youth into indulging in violence.

Foreign Secretary Misri calls on Bhutan King, reviews progress in development cooperation

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:26 PM

Thimphu, July 31 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Friday and shared progress in bilateral development cooperation.

Pakistan: Students stage protest against digital library closure in Balochistan

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:23 PM

Quetta, July 31 (IANS) Several students staged a peaceful march in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district against the closure of a Digital Library by Pakistani authorities, alleging that the move had disrupted their education and left them with no option but to study along the roadside, local media reported on Friday.

India exports Neelam, Totapuri mangoes to Maldives for first time

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives to promote India's late-season mango varieties in overseas markets, an official statement said on Friday.

Manushi Chhillar recalls emotional toll of retaking medical entrance exam after 2015 paper leak

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:14 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actress and former doctor Manushi Chhillar opened up about the emotional and mental challenges of retaking the medical entrance examination after the 2015 paper leak.

Italy PM Meloni threatens to suspend Schengen area with Spain over Ceuta migration crisis

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:13 PM

Rome, July 31 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that Rome was ready to take "extraordinary measures" to defend Italy's borders and the safety of citizens, including through the suspension of the Schengen area with Spain.