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.

Alia Bhatt opts for a traditional Bengali look as she attends Durga Puja celebration

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:36 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt attended North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. The 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' actress served some major fashion goals as she embraced an elegant traditional Bengali look for the festivities.

Shafali no longer just a powerplay batter, puts a price on her wicket: Reema Malhotra

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Reema Malhotra said Shafali Verma has evolved from an all-out powerplay hitter into an opening batter who values her wicket and bats with responsibility beyond the first six overs. Reema went on to call Shafali as the best women’s T20I batter in the world right now.

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force on Oct 20: Commerce Secretary

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand will come into force on October 20, paving the way for deeper economic engagement, faster regulatory cooperation, and increased investment flows between the two countries, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.

Victoria Falls stadium nears completion as ICC inspects Zimbabwe's 2027 ODI WC venues

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:20 PM

Harare, Oct 19 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said the construction of the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls has entered its final phase, as an ICC delegation wrapped up an inspection of the country's venues for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup.

'Should face same punishment as adults': Abu Azmi demands lowering of age of juvenile offenders to 14

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:20 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Maharashtra President and MLA, Abu Asim Azmi, on Monday demanded that the age threshold for treating an accused as a minor be lowered, arguing that juveniles aged 15 or 16 should face the same punishment as adults if they commit murder.

Falguni Pathak reveals to Ayushmann Khurrana why she has not aged in 16 years

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:19 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana shared a light-hearted moment with singer Falguni Pathak during the promotions of his upcoming film ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya.’

India can win Women’s Champions Trophy next year if they keep improving: Poonam Yadav

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Veteran India leg-spinner Poonam Yadav believes the Smriti Mandhana-led side has what it takes to win next year's Champions Trophy, to be played at home next year, provided it keeps learning from its mistakes the way they did on their way to thrashing Zimbabwe by nine wickets.

Asian Para Games: Judoka Kokila settles for silver after final defeat in women’s J2 -52kg

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:04 PM

Nagoya, Oct 19 (IANS) India’s Kokila secured the silver medal in the women’s J2 -52kg judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, finishing second after Kyrgyzstan’s Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy defeated her by ippon in just 21 seconds in the gold-medal bout at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall.