Top official confirms over Rs 1 lakh crore fresh investment made in Uttarakhand

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:37 PM

Dehradun, Oct 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand’s Secretary Industries and Secretary to the Chief Minister, Vinay Shankar Pandey, on Sunday said the state government has consistently worked to translate investment proposals into reality, resulting in the grounding of investments worth more than Rs 1.01 lakh crore so far, as he dismissed social media reports questioning the Global Investors Summit-2023.

2nd T20I: History-creator Prasad 'felt really good' after successive wickets against ZIM

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:36 PM

Raipur, Oct 18 (IANS) Niki Prasad etched her name into the history books when she took two wickets on back-to-back balls during the second T20I against Zimbabwe at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Sunday.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emergency puts Pakistan’s democratic credentials, EU trade perks under scrutiny: Report

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to suspend the elected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under emergency powers has pitted its fight against militancy against basic democratic norms, and could invite closer European Union (EU) scrutiny of its trade privileges, a report said.

Mumbai: Bollywood star Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt as three assailants fire at his car (Lead)

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:23 PM

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Bollywood star Tiger Shroff had a narrow escape on Sunday after three men on a motorcycle opened fire at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu area, leaving the actor’s driver injured, the police said.

Bishnoi gang demands apology from Salman Khan as they claim responsibility for attack on Tiger Shroff

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:20 PM

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) The Lawrence Bishnoi group has claimed responsibility for the attack on Tiger Shroff in Juhu on Sunday evening.

Department of Posts makes significant progress during ‘Special Campaign 6’

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Department of Posts said on Sunday it will continue to intensify its efforts during the remaining period of 'Special Campaign 6' to achieve the prescribed targets, sustain cleanliness practices, ensure scientific e-waste management and reinforce its commitment to responsive, efficient and citizen-centric governance.

World must remember Tibet's ignored warning as it confronts China's ambitions elsewhere: Report

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:09 PM

Lhasa, Oct 18 (IANS) The international community must remember the warning given by Gyalo Thondup, the brother of the Dalai Lama, about Tibet in 1952 as it confronts China's ambitions elsewhere, a report said.

2nd T20I: Niki Prasad picks two as India women keep Zimbabwe to 102/8

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:05 PM

Raipur, Oct 18 (IANS) Niki Prasad hogged the limelight once again as India women restricted Zimbabwe women to 102/8 in the first innings of the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Sunday.

'State terrorism': Rights group condemns firing on Baloch workers by 'death squad' in Pakistan

IANS | October 18, 2026 8:51 PM

Quetta, Oct 18 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Sunday condemned the firing on Baloch workers by a "death squad" in the Jiwani area of Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan province, describing it as "state terrorism" and urged international institutions to play a practical role to ensure the protection of the basic rights of the Baloch people.

MoS Margherita, New Zealand Minister discuss ways to strengthen ties

IANS | October 18, 2026 8:49 PM

Auckland, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met New Zealand's Minister of Police Mark Mitchell in Auckland on Sunday, with discussions held on issues of mutual importance and ways to strengthen bilateral ties.