Pakistan faces political, security and economic pressures that could spill over: Report

IANS | October 15, 2026 7:07 PM

Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS) With the military-backed government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari imposing emergency and Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effectively removing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial government, a report has highlighted that Pakistan is facing intertwined political, security and economic pressures that could spill over.

'38 medals won by women is a picture of new India': PM Modi hails 'daughters' of nation

IANS | October 15, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the Indian women athletes for their success at the recent Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, calling the 38 medals won by them not just a number but a picture of new India.

Soundarya Rajinikanth on 'Jailer 2':  This film is going to create history in Tamil cinema!

IANS | October 15, 2026 7:01 PM

Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Overwhelmed by the phenomenal reception accorded by fans to her dad's just released film 'Jailer 2', Soundarya Rajinikanth, the younger daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth, has now said that the film was going to make history in Tamil cinema.

Kourtney Kardashian recollects scary experience of her 1st car

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:58 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 15 (IANS) Reality star Kourtney Kardashian is highly unpredictable when she’s behind the wheel and hitting the streets. She recently appeared on the recent episode of ‘The Kardashians’ season 8, as she and her husband Travis Barker took Landon Barker to the DMV to get his driver’s license.

‘We will do big sports events in India’: PM Modi backs India's Olympic-hosting ambitions

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence in India’s ability to host major international sporting events, saying that the country hopes to host the Olympics in 2036.

MoS Pabitra Margherita arrives in Samoa on first leg of three-nation Pacific visit

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:49 PM

Apia, Oct 15 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday arrived in Samoa’s capital, Apia, on the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Pacific Island countries. Upon his arrival, Margherita said that he is looking forward to deepening cooperation and advancing shared development priorities.

Situation resembles shutdown, traders unsure of festive sales: Bangalore Association chief seeks legal protection

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) As the Congress-led INDIA bloc protests disrupt local businesses in the national capital and have ripple effect on others across the country, threatening to affect sales particularly ahead of the festive season, a host of trade associations and bodies from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Delhi, have made an impassioned appeal to the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and also sought intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, to help mitigate their mounting losses by taking relevant safeguards.

'You made 140 cr people proud': PM Modi praises India's Asian Games participants

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed India's Asian Games athletes for a strong performance at the recently concluded Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan.

Science and technology in ancient India and its relevance in present day education

Prof. Saroj Sharma | October 15, 2026 6:32 PM

Ranchi, Oct 15 (IANS) Ancient India is one of the civilisations that gifted humanity an invaluable scientific and technological heritage. The origins of modern engineering can be traced to the excellent urban planning, drainage systems, and sophisticated metallurgical skills developed by the Indus Valley Civilization (3300–1300 BCE).

ISL 2026/27: SC Delhi look to bounce back at home as Mohun Bagan seek first points

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) A few days after opening their campaign with a narrow defeat, Sporting Club Delhi face a second stern test when they host former winner Mohun Bagan Super Giant in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2026/27 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.