India, Italy entering more demanding phase of bilateral ties: Report

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:57 PM

Rome, Sep 20 (IANS) As Brussels moves the trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) towards signature, India and Italy are entering a more demanding phase of their ties, with John Cabot University recently launching the first Track 1.5 dialogue to analyse how the ties between the two nations have changed over the years, according to a report.

India, Bhutan discuss strengthening sporting ties during Asian Games sidelines

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:56 PM

Nagoya, Sep 20 (IANS) India and Bhutan on Sunday discussed ways to strengthen sporting ties between the two countries as Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, met Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) President Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games here.

Fake social media account, ChatGPT used in Ketan Agarwal's murder

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:53 PM

Pune, Sep 20 (IANS) A fake account on social media platform Instagram, along with ChatGPT and murder films, was used by Siya Goyal and her co-accused in the alleged murder of her fiance Ketan Agarwal, reveals the charge sheet filed by the police in the sensational case.

Japan head coach Bedingfield relishes surprise second shot of taking on India via historic T20I game

Niharika Raina | September 20, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A month ago, Japan coach Dhugal Bedingfield had no idea his side would be facing world champions India in a men’s T20I game in 2026. Cut to now, and on Tuesday, the Bedingfield-coached Japan will walk out against India in a historic 20-over game at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture, in front of a sell-out crowd.