'Saffron holds deep significance with Tricolour': Hockey India on WC jersey row

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday issued a clarification over the criticism surrounding the team’s new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying saffron was ultimately chosen for both functional reasons and its "deep significance with one of the colours of Indian national flag" and added that the traditional blue jersey reduced on-field visibility against modern blue synthetic hockey turfs.

Char Dham Yatra resumes after two-day halt as Uttarakhand battles heavy rain

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:52 PM

Dehradun, July 30 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra resumed on Thursday after remaining suspended for two days as authorities prioritised the safety of pilgrims amid incessant rainfall and deteriorating weather conditions across Uttarakhand.

Sonali Bendre on presenting ‘Sohla’: 'Stories that make you pause and reflect have always drawn me'

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:45 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre has opened up about the exciting new phase of her journey as she steps into the role of a presenter with ‘Sohla.’

Sonam Kapoor's MIL offers rare glimpse into actress & husband Anand Ahuja's family life with their baby boys

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:41 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor's mother-in-law, Priya Ahuja, treated fans to a series of adorable family moments as she shared unseen pictures of the actress and husband Anand Ahuja and their two sons.

Kapil Sibal questions Home Minister’s 'silence' over use of pellet guns during students stir

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s silence over the alleged use of pellet guns during protesting students in the capital, stating that even if authorities had taken responsibility for the action, the Home Minister should still come forward and issue statement on the matter.

US lawmakers ask Apple to drop plans to source chips from Chinese suppliers

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged Apple Inc. to abandon plans to source memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies CXMT Corp. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), warning that such a move could create long-term national security risks and deepen the iPhone maker's reliance on firms linked to Beijing, as per multiple reports.

Violence, rigging charges cast shadow over PoK polls; army role alleged

Vicky Nanjappa | July 30, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been overshadowed by violence, allegations of electoral rigging and reports of enforced disappearances. The Joint Action Awami Committee (JAAC), which has been spearheading the protest movement, has repeatedly appealed to the people of the region to maintain peace, law and order throughout the electoral process.

When Seema Biswas revealed she became possessive after reading the script for 'Bandit Queen’

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:27 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Celebrated actress Seema Biswas once revealed that she became possessive after reading the script for the movie 'Bandit Queen'.

Jan Aushadhi nutraceuticals improve affordability of health supplements for Indian families

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:26 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi nutraceuticals basket is making nutrition supplements more accessible for households across India, offering protein bars, immunity bars, malt‑based foods and specialised formulations at lower prices, the government said on Thursday.

UK lawmakers seek independent probe into human rights abuses by Pakistani forces in PoK

IANS | July 30, 2026 12:19 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) Several British parliamentarians expressed grave concern over the escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where over 40 civilians were killed and dozens critically injured in a brutal crackdown by Pakistani security forces.