UP CM Yogi accuses Cong, SP of 'provoking' students, prioritising politics over nation

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:13 PM

Gorakhpur, July 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) of "provoking" students and "indulging in politics at the cost of the nation", following the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Sansad Chalo' march and the Congress' sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in Delhi.

Pradeep Ranganathan: Don't answer questions with lathis!

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:10 PM

Chennai, July 22(IANS) One of Tamil cinema's fastest rising stars, actor and director Pradeep Ranganathan, has now reacted to the news of police personnel lathicharging Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protestors at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, saying, "Don't answer questions with lathis!"

Pakistan: Balochistan's Quetta facing severe water crisis

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:10 PM

Quetta, July 22 (IANS) Quetta, the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan, has been facing a severe water crisis with groundwater levels dropping to dangerously low levels and official supplies from the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) either completely stopped or severely restricted in many residential areas, local media reported on Wednesday.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 with advanced Galaxy AI

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 with enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, slimmer designs and new form factors aimed at bringing foldable devices to a wider audience.

Chennai Grand Masters: Firouzja seals title after final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:55 PM

Chennai, July 22 (IANS) French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja emerged champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding India's Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the seventh and final round at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on Wednesday.

‘They shouldn’t fear failure': Shreyas urges his young team to embrace challenge ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:50 PM

Harare, July 22 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday called on his young side to play without the fear of failure as they prepare to take on Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, stressing that adaptability, awareness and collective effort will be key to turning around the team's recent fortunes overseas.

‘Want India to turn into B’desh’: Pramod Krishnam slams Oppn over black dress protest

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:50 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam came down heavily on the Opposition over their ‘black attire’ demonstration inside the premises of the Parliament complex on Wednesday and called it a brazen gimmick to mislead the nation and further their wicked agenda.

Dulquer Salmaan: Seeing young people face uncertainty is gut wrenching!

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:37 PM

Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Actor and producer Dulquer Salmaan has now reacted to the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, saying it was gut wrenching to see young people face uncertainty and expressing the hope that there would be a meaningful dialogue, peaceful resolutions and decisions that were guided by wisdom and empathy being made.

Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:13 PM

London, July 22 (IANS) Arsenal Women have completed the signing of Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a permanent transfer following the expiry of her contract with Real Madrid. The 27-year-old arrives in north London after six seasons with the Spanish club, where she established herself as one of Europe's leading goalkeepers and captained the side during the 2025-26 campaign.

Golf: Diksha targets breakthrough at Women's Scottish Open

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India's Diksha Dagar will look to build on her consistent run of form when she tees off at the Women's Scottish Open, which gets underway at Dundonald Links on Thursday.