India auto wholesales hit record August high in 2026, PV sales jump 36.5 pc

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India’s automobile wholesales across passenger vehicles (PVs), three-wheelers (3Ws) and two-wheelers (2Ws) reached their highest-ever levels for the month of August in 2026, aided by a favourable demand environment and a lower base in the year-ago period, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.

Our main focus now on International Ramkatha Museum; tenders to be issued from Oct 10: Nripendra Misra

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:33 PM

Ayodhya, Sep 15 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman, Nripendra Misra, on Tuesday said that the main construction of the Ram Temple in the Ram Janmbhoomi complex has been completed and added that the committee’s primary focus has now shifted to establishing the International Ramkatha Museum. He said tenders for this project would be floated from October 10.

Coal India makes radical shift to smart mining operations

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Government-owned mining giant Coal India Ltd (CIL) has driven a strategic shift towards modernising both underground (UG) and open-cast (OC) operations for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability. It has rapidly moved away from the conventional mining technology and methods to more advanced tools and practices, according to a factsheet issued by the Coal Ministry on Tuesday.

India, Australia agree to bolster cyber security, critical tech partnership

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India and Australia have agreed to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies and resilient supply chains, as officials from both countries discuss the implementation of their new partnership.

Rio Raj, Sania Iyappan's 'Maddy' shooting wrapped up!

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:23 PM

Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) The makers of director Karthikeyan B K's upcoming film 'Maddy', featuring actors Rio Raj and Sania Iyappan in the lead, have now announced that shooting for their film had been wrapped up.

Pakistan claims Masood Azhar in Afghanistan, but Indian agencies track his shifting hideouts

Vicky Nanjappa | September 15, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced a fresh bounty of PKR 70 lakh on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, maintaining that the terrorist leader is hiding in Afghanistan, a claim intelligence agencies and global observers view as an attempt to evade scrutiny by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Parineeti Chopra enjoys some ‘me time’ nearly a year into motherhood, says ‘Had the time of my life’

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:10 PM

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra took some much-needed time out for herself and enjoyed a luxurious getaway nearly a year into motherhood, describing the experience as one she will cherish.

‘Bigg Boss 20’: Aamrapali Dubey, Mahhi Vij say ‘shut up’ to each other over cooking chicken

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:05 PM

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) The upcoming episode of “Bigg Boss 20” will seen an ugly spat between housemates Aamrapali Dubey and Mahhi Vij over cooking chicken in the kitchen, which will soon escalate with both contestants telling each other to “shut up”.

Afsana Khan visits Kapil Sharma’s house for Ganpati celebrations, gets heavily trolled over her religious identity

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:00 PM

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Punjabi singer and former Bigg Boss 15 contestant Afsana Khan recently attended Ganpati celebrations at comedian Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath’s residence.

Marizanne Kapp withdraws from WBBL to focus on international commitments

IANS | September 15, 2026 12:59 PM

Melbourne, Sep 15 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has withdrawn from the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season to focus on international duties, leaving Melbourne Stars without one of their key overseas players for WBBL 12.