‘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.

False charges to mob attacks targeting minorities: Rights group slams Pakistan over misuse of blasphemy laws

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:43 PM

Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Wednesday accused Pakistan of failing to curb the misuse of blasphemy laws, citing false allegations, widespread mob violence against the accused and failure to protect the minorities from their consequences.

Dr Reddy's Q1 net profit plunges 69 pc to Rs 4,435 crore

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:37 PM

Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday reported a 69 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY27, with earnings taking a hit from lower revenues in its global generics business, declining North America sales and disruptions in semaglutide supplies.

Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract until 2030

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:34 PM

London, July 22 (IANS) Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has committed his long-term future to the former Premier League champions after signing a new four-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.

India, UAE agree to deepen cooperation in consular matters

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India and UAE held the 7th Joint Committee on Consular Affairs meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, where both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in all consular matters, including mobility, extradition and mutual legal assistance.

India to host FISU World University Squash C’ship in Mumbai from August 3

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Mumbai's Somaiya Vidyavihar University will host the 2026 FISU World University Squash Championship from August 3 to 9, providing student-athletes from 14 countries a stage to compete in the week-long tournament ahead of squash's Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.