GCCs have evolved into high-value innovation hubs, will play key role in Viksit Bharat: Labour Ministry official

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Global capability centres (GCCs) have transformed from back-office support units into hubs for research, design and innovation, making them a key pillar of India's economy and an important contributor to the vision of Viksit Bharat, Ajoy Sharma, Additional Secretary and Director General (Employment), Ministry of Labour and Employment said on Thursday.

FIFA WC: 'Heroes are made in the knockout rounds,' says Robbie Fowler

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes the FIFA World Cup has entered its most compelling phase, saying the knockout rounds are where 'heroes are made' and even the smallest moments can shape football history.

India, Australia reaffirm commitment to open, rules-based Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:57 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to an open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. They strongly opposed any destabilising or unilateral action to change the status quo and undermine regional peace and stability.

'So happy to see you in the Hall of Fame': Tendulkar congratulates Ganguly on ICC honour

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated former India captain Sourav Ganguly after the latter was named as the latest inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame on his 54th birthday, with Ganguly responding that joining the iconic batter in the prestigious list was the "biggest job satisfaction ever."

EU needs to deliver as India steps up pace to roll out free trade pact: Report

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India, the world’s fastest growing economy, has gained increasing importance among Western countries amid the drastic changes in the global landscape triggered by Donald Trump taking over as US President, China’s increasing alienation and the continuing Ukraine-Russia war, according to a new report.

Telangana: 26 students taken ill after breakfast at a residential school

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:45 PM

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) In yet another incident of food poisoning in government-operated residential schools in Telangana, 26 students were taken ill at a tribal residential school in Nagarkurnool district on Thursday.

Operation Hard Ball: US probe backs India's stand on Nijjar killing, targets Bishnoi Network

Vicky Nanjappa | July 9, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with other law enforcement agencies in the United States, recently launched a major operation and took more than 20 individuals into custody.

One-off women's Test: Lord's prepares for landmark game as England, India renew red-ball rivalry (preview)

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:42 PM

London, July 9 (IANS) Cricket's most celebrated venue is set to witness a long-awaited milestone when Lord's stages its first-ever women's Test beginning Friday, with England and India meeting in a one-off contest that carries significance far beyond the result.

India is well-positioned to withstand global uncertainty despite rising crude oil prices: WTC Chairman Vijay Kalantri

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India has the resilience to deal with the economic impact of rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and there is no need for panic despite the prevailing global uncertainty, Vijay Kalantri, World Trade Center Chairman said on Thursday.

Australia to return cultural artefacts to India; PM Modi announces repatriation of First Nations ancestor

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:39 PM

Canberra, July 9 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday announced that items of cultural significance to India, currently displayed in museums across the Oceania nation, will be returned, while hailing the progress made in repatriating an Australian First Nations ancestor from the Government Museum of Chennai.