India's BRICS presidency translates growing global weight into effective multilateral action: Experts

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:25 PM

New Delhi, September 8 (IANS) The BRICS grouping is entering a critical phase in its evolution as its expanding membership and growing economic and geopolitical weight bring new opportunities and greater complexity, top analysts reckoned during a key dialogue organised on Tuesday ahead of this week's significant 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Amid breakup rumours with Aly Goni, Jasmine Bhasin calls his sister Ilham her ‘forever person’

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:15 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Actress Jasmine Bhasin shared a heartfelt birthday note for Ilham Goni, sister of her rumoured boyfriend Aly Goni.

Brisbane Heat sign England all-rounder Tom Curran for BBL 16

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:09 PM

Brisbane, Sep 8 (IANS) English all-rounder Tom Curran has joined the Brisbane Heat for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL 16), with the 31-year-old set to bring valuable pace-bowling experience and lower-order batting prowess to the side.

Indian kabaddi player Brijendra Singh Choudhary sanctioned for anti-doping violation

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Indian kabaddi player Brijendra Singh Choudhary has been sanctioned for an anti-doping rule violation after testing positive for brinzolamide at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said on Tuesday.

India and China Corps Commanders held talks in Arunachal Pradesh, confirms MEA

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Following the several rounds of discussions held between India and China under various mechanisms in the recent times, the first senior highest military commander-level flag meeting was held along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Vacha on the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh on September 6 and at Damai on the Chinese side on September 7, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.

Dehradun T20 League providing important platform for Uttarakhand cricketers: Madhwal

Vaishnavi Iyer | September 8, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttarakahand pacer Akash Madhwal believes tournaments such as the ongoing Dehradun T20 League are providing local cricketers with valuable opportunities to showcase their abilities as they prepare for the demanding domestic season ahead.

Jasmine Sandlas embraces her Punjabi roots as she shares a glimpse of her birthday celebration in Malta

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:52 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas recently celebrated her birthday in Malta.

When Madhuri Dixit watched her own movie in theatre wearing a burqa

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:47 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Did you know that Bollywood's 'Dhak Dhak' girl once went to the cinema hall wearing a burqa to watch her own movie, 'Teezab'.

‘It feels good to be one of the six girls going’: Antim Panghal eyes Asian Games gold

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) As Antim Panghal prepares to return to the Asian Games, the wrestler is approaching the competition with the experience of Hangzhou 2022 behind her and a clear focus on what lies ahead. With the Indian wrestling team currently training together, Antim says the atmosphere in camp has been driven by a common ambition - to bring home a medal for the country.

Russia fulfilling obligations: Kremlin on remaining S-400 deliveries

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday confirmed that the delivery of Russia's S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India in 2026 remains on the agenda of discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their upcoming meeting in New Delhi on Friday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.