Khalistan movement liability, not cause, for majority of Sikhs: Report

IANS | October 19, 2026 9:03 PM

Ottawa, Oct 19 (IANS) The continued promotion of Khalistani extremism in Western capitals undermines Sikh interests, isolates the community, fuels suspicion, and diverts attention from pressing challenges such as integration, youth radicalisation, and drug and gang networks that some findings have linked to separatist financing, a report has stated.

Gulf Giants appoint CP Rizwan as assistant batting coach

IANS | October 19, 2026 8:46 PM

Dubai, Oct 19 (IANS) The Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants have appointed former United Arab Emirates (UAE) international cricketer CP Rizwan as their Assistant Batting Coach ahead of the fifth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20), scheduled to run from November 21 to December 20, 2026.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Tajikistan for SCO meeting

IANS | October 19, 2026 8:44 PM

Dushanbe, Oct 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Tajikistan's Dushanbe Monday evening on a two-day official visit to represent India at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), scheduled to be held on Tuesday.

India, Australia commence AUSTAHIND 2026, coordinated operations in focus

IANS | October 19, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The 5th edition of the India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, focusing on coordinated operations in coastal and island environments, surveillance and reconnaissance, said the Ministry of Defence.

Badminton: An Se-young makes history with 47th title at Denmark Open

IANS | October 19, 2026 8:02 PM

Odense (Denmark), Oct 19 (IANS) World No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea rallied from 5-11 down in the deciding game to beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-23, 21-14, 21-18 in the Denmark Open final on Sunday, claiming her 47th international title to become the most decorated women's singles player in badminton history.