Kumaraswamy cannot dictate probe, can be summoned: K'taka Minister on sting Op row

IANS | October 15, 2026 2:34 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said Union Minister and JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy could also be summoned for questioning if suspicion arose against him in the alleged sting operation case, asserting that the investigation would be conducted according to established procedures and not as per the demands of political leaders.

India's net direct tax collections rise 13.2 pc to Rs 13.38 lakh crore

IANS | October 15, 2026 2:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) India's net direct tax collections grew 13.21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 13.38 lakh crore (as of October 14) in the current financial year (FY27), driven by higher corporate tax, non-corporate tax and securities transaction tax (STT) receipts, according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Thursday.

DDCA name 16-member squad for Senior Women’s T20 trophy

IANS | October 15, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday announced a 16-member squad for the first two matches of the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy for the 2026-27 domestic season, with Soni Yadav appointed captain and Shweta Sehrawat named vice-captain and wicketkeeper.

Sangai Cup to help select Manipur's team for Judo Nationals

IANS | October 15, 2026 2:29 PM

Imphal, Oct 15 (IANS) The Sangai Cup Inter Club Judo Tournament 2026 will take place at the Sports Authority of India New Multipurpose Hall, Takyelpat, here from Friday to Sunday, which will act as selection trials to select Manipur's state team for the National Judo Championships.