Unresolved border dispute remains principal obstacle in India-China relations: Report

IANS | October 19, 2026 6:10 PM

Beijing, Oct 19 (IANS) The unresolved border dispute remains a central security concern and the principal obstacle in India-China relations which are still short of their pre-2020 status quo despite Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to New Delhi last month for the BRICS summit prompting speculation that both countries are moving toward a reset, a report has highlighted.

Asian Para Games: Rakshita Raju disqualified due to TR6.9 as Ravanni Valasanani promoted to bronze

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:52 PM

Nagoya, Oct 19 (IANS) India's Rakshita Raju was disqualified from her bronze medal-winning position in the Women's 1500m T11 due to TR6.9 as another Indian, Ravanni Valasanani, was promoted to third place at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya on Monday.

Hockey: Trophy tour begins in Mohali ahead of Asian Champions Trophy Punjab

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The build-up to the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 gathered momentum with the launch of a nine-day trophy tour in Mohali on Sunday, bringing the upcoming men’s hockey tournament closer to fans across the state ahead of the continental competition from October 27 to November 5.

Pakistan must address deeper crisis of governance, accountability before redrawing its map: Report

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:44 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Before redrawing map, Pakistan must first address its deepening crisis of governance, accountability, and democratic representation that continues to undermine state institutions in the country, a report has detailed.

When Ranveer Singh’s sister photoshopped him onto a 'DDLJ' poster

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:43 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Did you know that actor Ranveer Singh's sister once photoshopped him onto Yash Raj Films posters and manifested his Bollywood debut.

Shreya Ghoshal joins the Recording Academy as a voting member for the Grammy Awards

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:39 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Adding another feather to her cap, celebrated singer Shreya Ghoshal has joined the Recording Academy as an official voting member for the Grammy Awards.

IWL 2026-27 season to kick off on November 13

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The Indian Women’s League (IWL), India’s premier women’s club football competition, is set to commence its 2026-27 season on November 13, with eight clubs competing for the coveted title across Kolkata, Jamshedpur and Bengaluru.

Neetu Chandra on shots fired at Tiger Shroff: ‘I am very scared’

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:29 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Actress Neetu Chandra has expressed fear following the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai.

Pakistan witnesses weaponisation of blasphemy laws, normalisation of hate speech against minorities

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:26 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Pakistan's recent steps towards protecting religious minorities are in stark contrast to continuous violations of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB), a new report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) titled ‘Sanctuary Denied: Freedom of religion or belief in 2025/26’ has highlighted.

New Zealand to now build with 'Made in India' JCB machine: Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 19, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that New Zealand will now build with a 'Made in India' JCB machine, as the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations kicks in from Tuesday.