Glasgow waits for the Games buzz as Commonwealth spectacle prepares to begin

Chetan Sharma | July 23, 2026 1:54 PM

Glasgow, July 23 (IANS) With the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 just hours away, Glasgow is ready. The venues are dressed up, volunteers are in place and the city’s transport network is prepared. Yet, one thing still seems to be missing, the unmistakable buzz of thousands of fans that usually accompanies a major multi-sport event.

Fardeen Khan recalls father Feroz Khan’s special bond with Farida Jalal, says he ‘held her in high regard’

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:45 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actor Fardeen Khan opened up about his late father Feroz Khan’s admiration and respect for veteran actress Farida Jalal.

Indian Railways okays Rs 440 crore project for 3rd line on high-density route

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Indian Railways has approved the construction of a 14.52 km third line between Nimpura West Outer Cabin and Midnapur in South Eastern Railway at a cost of Rs 440 crore to enhance capacity on this busy corridor, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Oppn protests on Parliament premises, reiterates demand for Pradhan's resignation

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, reiterating their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Cipla clocks 39 pc drop in its Q1 profit, expenses up 14.7 pc

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:40 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Pharma major Cipla Limited on Thursday reported a 39.2 per cent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the parent for the first quarter of FY27.

Khaled Mahmud returns to BCB as consultant for age-group cricket

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud has rejoined the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), taking up a new role focused on developing the country's next generation of cricketers after being appointed consultant for age-group cricket on a two-year contract.

NDA protests at Parliament's Makar Dwar, accuses Congress of 'wasting' valuable time of House

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Countering the Opposition's protest over exam paper leaks, NDA leaders on Thursday staged an agitation at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, accusing the Congress of "wasting valuable time" of the House by disrupting proceedings and "running away" from the discussion on NEET exam irregularities.

Karisma Kapoor recalls Aruna Irani's dance in 'Haseena Maan Jaayegi': She was brilliant

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:29 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor recreated the nostalgia of her superhit movie, 'Haseena Maan Jaayegi', and fondly remembered her co-star Aruna Irani.

Isha Koppikar says 'celebrities' job is not to raise their voice on every issue' amid Delhi protests

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:28 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress Isha Koppikar has shared her thoughts on the backlash on Bollywood celebrities for allegedly maintaining silence on the ongoing student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.

PM Modi’s 3-nation visit reflects India’s expanding Indo-Pacific ties

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent three-nation visit to Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia constitute less a series of separate bilateral visits than a coordinated sweep through parts of the Indo-Pacific, where India’s presence has historically been thin relative to its stated ambitions, according to an article published by Politeia Research Foundation (PRF).