Pakistan's Lahore reports rise in sexual abuse cases against women

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:12 PM

Islamabad, Sep 8 (IANS) As many as six women were allegedly raped, while three young girls, including a mentally challenged 15-year-old, were sexually assaulted in different places in Pakistan's Punjab province. All the incidents occurred in Lahore in the past few days, despite Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's repeated claims of a zero-tolerance policy against gender-based violence, local media reported.

Ballon d’Or 2026: PSG, Arsenal, Bayern Munich among nominees for Men’s Club of the Year

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Sept 8 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt and Brazilian giants Flamengo have been nominated for the Men’s Club of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

India will continue to support relief and rescue efforts in Nepal: MEA

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) India on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to support Nepal in its ongoing relief and rescue operations following the devastating flash floods, saying it will continue to extend assistance based on requirements on ground.

‘Benchmark I set for myself was high’: Akash Madhwal on life after his IPL 5/5

Vaisnavi Iyer | September 8, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Akash Madhwal has acknowledged that his sensational 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 IPL brought both a career boost and heightened expectations, with the pacer admitting that the benchmark he set for himself became a demanding one to maintain.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Ram Temple Trust CEO during Ayodhya visit

IANS | September 8, 2026 7:00 PM

Ayodhya, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday met the newly appointed first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) and other members of the temple body during his visit to the city.

India in touch with Russia, Ukraine to see if ideas can contribute to cessation of conflict: MEA

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict that a solution will not emerge from the battlefield, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that New Delhi remains in touch with Moscow and Kyiv to see if there are ideas and suggestions that can contribute to the cessation of the war.

Bhulte Parbe Na: Jisshu Sengupta, Sohini Sarkar romance in the latest number from 'Bohurupi'

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:54 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) The latest track from Jisshu Sengupta and Sohini Sarkar starrer 'Bohurupi – The Golden Daku' was released by the makers, 'Bhulte Parbe Na'.

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Naman Dhir’s 173-run fireworks send Amritsar Soormas soaring past Mohali Kings

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:53 PM

Mohali, Sep 8 (IANS) Amritsar Soormas registered a massive win by 67 runs against Mohali Kings in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

‘We are going to win gold’: BCCI Prez Manhas ahead of India’s Asian Games campaign

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send a full-fledged Indian cricket team to the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with president Mithun Manhas saying the side will be targeting the gold medal.

Duleep Trophy: Shami, Mukesh shine as East Zone take control of final against South

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:40 PM

Chennai, Sep 8 (IANS) India internationals Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball as East Zone ended Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in ascendancy.