Area sown under kharif crops crosses 1,086 lakh hectares, pulses, jute record rise

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The total area sown under kharif crops in the current season across the country is estimated at 1,086.31 lakh hectares as on September 4 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 1,104 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Tuesday showed.

52 Pakistani personnel killed across Balochistan province, claims BLA

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:36 PM

Quetta, Sep 8 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 28 operations across different regions in Balochistan over the last seven days targeting Pakistani forces, which has resulted in the deaths of 52 personnel and injuries to several others.

'He gave me my debut': Lewis Hall grateful to Tuchel ahead of England reunion

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:33 PM

London, Sep 8 (IANS) Lewis Hall has expressed gratitude to Thomas Tuchel, who gave him his debut cap during his stint with Chelsea ahead of the England reunion. However, the 21-year-old believes his previous experience of working with the current England coach will count for little as he looks to establish himself under the German with the national side.

BRICS playing bigger role in new world economic order

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) India's 2026 BRICS Presidency offers strategic opportunities to expand exports, attract investments, strengthen manufacturing and technology partnerships, diversify supply chains, and enhance BRICS influence in the global economy, according to an article.

Second half of IGPL 2026 to begin in Ras Al Khaimah from Sep 25

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:17 PM

Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), Sep 8 (IANS) The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) will begin the second half of its 2026 season at the Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah, with the first franchisee event of the season scheduled from September 23 to 25.

Critical minerals mission gives India strong platform for industrial growth: Report

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) India has laid the foundations for a resilient and self-reliant critical minerals ecosystem through policy initiatives, domestic exploration and strategic international partnerships with the next phase focused on building processing and manufacturing capabilities, according to a report released on Tuesday.