India condemns OIC's 'malicious' agenda, exposes 'desperate attempt' by Pakistan to divert attention from chaos at home

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday rejected the anti-India references at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Baghdad over the weekend, terming them as "malicious, biased, false" while spotlighting that the organisation has once again allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for its "bigoted agenda".

PM Modi likely to attend Dussehra celebrations in Delhi's IP Extension tomorrow

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the grand Dussehra celebrations at IP Extension in Delhi on Tuesday, according to sources.

ECI accepting SIR irregularities is PDA alliance’s greatest achievement: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:52 PM

Lucknow, Oct 19 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav, on Monday termed the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as major discrepancies, questioning the expenditure incurred on the exercise and claiming that several people had lost their lives during the process. Speaking to reporters, Akhilesh Yadav said the Election Commission's acknowledgement of the alleged irregularities was a significant achievement for the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) alliance.

Asian Para Games: Nishad Kumar strikes gold on long jump debut

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:49 PM

Nagoya, Oct 19 (IANS) India’s Nishad Kumar added an unexpected gold medal to his impressive para-athletics career, winning the men’s T47 long jump at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Monday with a best effort of 7.11 m. The two-time Paralympic silver medallist delivered a commanding performance at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium to secure India’s second gold of the Games.

Leask, Sharif included in Scotland’s seven-member squad for Hong Kong Sixes

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:49 PM

Edinburgh, Oct 19 (IANS) Experienced campaigners Michael Leask and Safyaan Sharif have been included in Scotland's seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, to be played from October 30 to November 1.

Lisa Ray witnesses Bengali community’s beautiful ‘Pujo Bari’ in Goa with her twin daughters

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray offered a glimpse of Durga Puja celebrations in Goa. She shared how the Bengali community in a neighbouring village came together to create a ‘Pujo Bari’ for the festive occasion.

When Arjun Rampal revealed why he was replaced by Siddharth in 'Rang De Basanti'

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Did you know that actor Arjun Rampal was supposed to be a part of the ensemble cast of the iconic movie 'Rang De Basanti'?

Innovative four-innings Masters Pro T20 launched to reinvent Legends cricket experience

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The innovative four-innings Masters Pro T20 has been launched on Monday to reinvent the experience of Legends cricket.

FSSAI takes action against Zepto, 3 other firms over food safety and labelling violations

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Food safety regulator FSSAI on Monday said that it issued notices to quick commerce platform Zepto and food business operators HealthyHey Foods LLP, Bakelite Food Processing Pvt Ltd and BMS Lifescience over alleged violations related to food safety, labelling and advertising claims, while also sanctioning adjudication proceedings against Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd.

Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India this week, deepen strategic partnership

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will be on an official visit to India from October 21-23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This would be PM Tusk's second visit to India in his capacity as Polish PM, the first being in his earlier tenure in 2010, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.