Ghana eyes partner status as BRICS expands global influence under India's chairmanship

IANS | October 17, 2026 6:13 PM

Sofia, Oct 17 (IANS) Ghana’s proposed entry into BRICS-plus is expected to expand its economic prospects and deepen cooperation with countries across the Global South as the grouping seeks to expand its global influence under India’s chairmanship. Indonesia was the last country to join the bloc as a full member in January 2025, a report has highlighted.

In-form Hope doesn’t throw his bat away, plays proper cricket shots, says Chanderpaul

IANS | October 17, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) West Indies skipper Shai Hope's recent run of big scores in the ongoing white-ball series against India has come without him sacrificing the orthodox method that defines his batting, said legendary batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul on Saturday.

Crude oil prices may ease to $80 by 2027 as supply recovers: Report

IANS | October 17, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Global crude oil prices are likely to ease to nearly $80 a barrel in 2027 as Middle East supplies recover and the oil market moves toward a surplus, a new report has said.

Rajdhani Royals to face Nyayadhani Knights in landmark first Chhattisgarh Hockey League

IANS | October 17, 2026 6:11 PM

Raipur, Oct 17 (IANS) Rajdhani Royals will be taking on Nyayadhani Knights in the first Chhattisgarh Hockey League as the tournament kicks off on October 22 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium here.

India posts 5 years of 7 pc plus growth, forecasts raised: Top economist

IANS | October 17, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Nearly all major forecasters -- including IMF, ADB and World Bank -- have recently raised their growth forecasts for India to above 7 per cent for this year and next, top economist Kyunghoon Kim has said.

‘Too early to look beyond Abu Dhabi T10’: Royal Desert Champions owner Amit Narang on investment plans in Indian franchise cricket

Vaishnavi Iyer | October 17, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Royal Desert Champions owner Amit Narang has ruled out looking at additional cricket franchise investments in India in the immediate future, saying the focus remains on establishing the UAE-based team and building a sustainable sporting property over the next three to five years.

Consensus earnings growth for AI stocks to plunge sharply: Report

IANS | October 17, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Consensus earnings growth for AI‑related stocks in the MSCI AC World Index is expected to plummet from nearly 100 per cent in 2026 to 30 per cent in 2027 and about 22 per cent in 2028, a new report has said, as chipmakers suffered sharp losses this week.

Saif Ali Khan tries to 'understand the window's pane' during his time in the Pataudi library

IANS | October 17, 2026 5:42 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan has been staying on top of his social media game ever since joining Instagram recently.

Shanghai Masters: Davidovich Fokina stuns top seed Alexander Zverev in semifinals

IANS | October 17, 2026 5:32 PM

Shanghai, Oct 17 (IANS) Alejandro Davidovich Fokina stunned World No. 2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters in what will be one of the biggest wins for the Spaniard in his career.

La Liga: Mourinho backs suspended Vinicius ahead of Sevilla clash

IANS | October 17, 2026 5:30 PM

Madrid, Oct 17 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho defended Vinicius Jr. on Saturday as the Brazilian forward prepares to serve a four-match suspension following his dismissal against Villarreal last weekend.