Navies of India, UK discuss deepening operational and professional engagements

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Navies of India and the United Kingdom (UK) held the 17th Executive Steering Group meeting in New Delhi this week, discussing deepening operational and practical engagements, spokesperson of the Indian Navy stated on Friday. The two sides also explored new avenues for cooperation in emerging technologies, future concepts and capabilities.

Bhuvneshwar added to India squad for Bengaluru T20I as Arshdeep suffers blow

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:43 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru after Arshdeep Singh suffered a blow during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad.

India, Japan eye joint ventures in Africa’s critical mineral sector: Report

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Africa, a continent that is rich in critical mineral resources, is emerging as a priority in India-Japan discussions on closer bilateral ties to build economic security and supply chains. The two countries are positioning themselves to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, digital infrastructure, healthcare, green energy, and resilient supply chains across the Global South, seeing it as an opportunity for the next phase of investment, according to an article in The Diplomat.

‘Are you immortal? This will surely happen’, Congress backs regime change demand

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Amid the escalating controversy and heated political discourse over ‘regime change’, Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday came out in open support of the ‘unconstitutional’ demand and asserted that this is “inevitable and bound to happen” in due course of time.

India needs 2.9 million more hospital beds by 2035 to match global benchmark: Report

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India will need an additional 2.6 billion sq. ft. of healthcare real estate by 2035, as the country needs nearly 2.9 million incremental hospital beds to align with global healthcare infrastructure benchmarks, a report said on Friday.

Rohini Hattangadi, Ritwik Bhowmik’s ‘Meethe Mein Kya Hai’ poster unveiled

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) The first poster of Meethe Mein Kya Hai, a feel-good family drama directed by debutant filmmaker Radhika Bansal, has been unveiled on Friday.

India, Canada need to build durable ties amid diplomatic turnaround: Report

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) After a prolonged period of estranged diplomatic ties, India and Canada have turned around their bilateral relationship to focus on economic complementarities and shared strategic interests, according to a new report.

Abhijeet Sawant recalls days of singing for Rs 50, says people would give him money to buy food

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:22 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who won the inaugural season of ‘Indian Idol’, recalled his early days of performing at small events and pandals.

Premier League: Man City chase seventh straight win; Leeds eye derby advantage in Matchweek 7

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Manchester City will look to maintain their perfect start to the 2026-27 Premier League season when they host Ipswich Town in Matchweek 7, while Leeds United will aim to strengthen their position above arch-rivals Manchester United in a weekend featuring several key encounters.

'Garv Hai’ athlete Divija Paul bags bronze at National Ranking Table Tennis Championship

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India’s Under-13 table tennis player Divija Paul, a member of Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ initiative, won the bronze medal in the U13 girls’ category at the National Ranking Table Tennis Championship held in Panchkula from October 6 to 13.