US H-1B restrictions risk undermining strategic partnership with India: Report

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:14 PM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Citing that with a population of over four million, the Indian American community is one of the strongest foundations of India-US relations, a report has highlighted that immigration policies that treat foreign professionals as economic liabilities, rather than recognise their role in driving growth and innovation, risk eroding the trust and goodwill that have long sustained bilateral relations.

Class 12 student dies after setting herself on fire at Delhi school; police probe on

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) A Class 12 student died on Saturday after allegedly pouring an inflammable substance on herself and setting herself on fire at Sarvodaya Bal/Balika Vidyalaya in East Delhi's Krishna Nagar area, officials said on Saturday.

'It's how my brain works': Phillips on his swift running, which remains 'key'

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:07 PM

Christchurch, Oct 24 (IANS) New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips credited his swift running between the wickets as naturally how his mind works as he put up a good display of quick running during the second T20I against India at the Hagley Oval here on Saturday.

Smuggling across Iran-Pakistan-Afghanistan border exposes deep governance failures

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:06 PM

Islamabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Border smuggling across Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan is not merely a criminal activity but a reflection of deeper governance failures, sustained by influential interests and the inability of formal economic development to provide viable alternatives, a report has stated.

Raashii Khanna wraps up the shoot for 'Mauja Hi Mauja' with Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:05 PM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) Actress Raashii Khanna has concluded the shoot for Anees Bazmee's 'Mauja Hi Mauja' with Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan as the lead.

Mumbai Indians haven't been as great as fans want, first step is acknowledging it, says Pollard

IANS | October 24, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Newly appointed Mumbai Indians head coach Kieron Pollard admitted that the five-time IPL champions had fallen short of their fans expectations in recent seasons, and said the road back to being a fearsome unit begins with owning up to it.

Femina George: My role in ‘Haiku’ reflects the deepest emotions of women

IANS | October 24, 2026 2:53 PM

Chennai, Oct 24 (IANS) Actress Femina George, who plays one of the two female leads in director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy’s film 'Haiku', says that her role in the film reflects the deepest emotions of women.

Unbeaten Punjab FC eye first away win against Churchill Brothers

IANS | October 24, 2026 2:52 PM

Goa, Oct 24 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to extend their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season when they take on newcomers Churchill Brothers SC in their first away fixture at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday.

11 crore farmer IDs created five months ahead of deadline: Minister

IANS | October 24, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday said India has achieved its target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline.

Dr Priti Adani calls for human intelligence, skilled talent to power India’s semiconductor mission

IANS | October 24, 2026 2:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Dr Priti Adani, President of Adani University, has called for closer collaboration between industry and academia to develop the skilled talent India needs to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem.