Raina recalls 'culture of fielding' that shaped India's finest fielders

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina reflected on the discipline and preparation that transformed India's fielding standards during his playing days, explaining how a culture built around relentless practice helped produce one of the country's finest fielding units.

Vikrant Massey has outdone himself in ‘White’, says producer

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:49 AM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Actor Vikrant Massey, who has recently completed his dubbing for “White”, has outdone himself in the upcoming film, and his portrayal of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will mesmerize audiences worldwide, says producer Mahaveer Jain.

MEI sector salary jumps 9.4 pc in FY27: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India’s Manufacturing, Engineering and Infrastructure (MEI) sector is expected to see salary increments rise to 9.4 per cent in FY27, up from 7.9 per cent in previous year, driven by a recovery in project activity, semiconductor expansion and Industry 4.0 capabilities rollouts, a report said on Tuesday.

JGU hosts 15th convocation, celebrates academic excellence and global leadership

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:42 AM

Sonipat, July 28 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) successfully concluded its 15th Convocation Ceremony, held over two days on July 25-26. The convocation marked a significant milestone in the University’s journey, with 5,604 students graduating across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.

Everything swept away by flood: Assam families recount horror of sudden deluge

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:40 AM

Sivasagar, July 28 (IANS) For several families in Assam’s Khat Pathar area, the devastating flash flood brought not just rising waters but the destruction of entire livelihoods. Triggered by incessant rainfall, the floodwaters surged through villages with little warning, leaving residents with no time to save their homes, livestock, or possessions.

Amieyra Khoslla sets national record at World Youth Climbing Championships

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:37 AM

Arco, July 28 (IANS) Amieyra Khoslla, India’s 15-year-old speed climbing sensation, scripted history at the IFSC World Youth Climbing Championships 2026 in Arco, Italy, by clocking 7.60 seconds, finishing sixth in the world and setting a new Indian National Youth Record in speed climbing.

Over 20 killed, dozens injured as PoK boils

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:30 AM

Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed and dozens critically injured during the Long March organised by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), amid an escalating crackdown by Pakistani authorities on protesters in the region.

Meta restores PM Modi's Facebook video, says removal was an error

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Meta has admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video on Facebook was removed in error and said it has now been restored as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) summoned the global heads of Meta and Instagram over the brief blocking of the content, according to a statement on Tuesday.