Asian Boxing C'ships: Indian women top medal charts with 4 golds

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:51 PM

Ulaanbaatar, April 9 (IANS) The Indian women's team delivered a historic performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing on top of the medal charts with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, underlining their dominance at the continental stage.

Mood for change sweeping across Assam, says Cong ally Akhil Gogoi

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:44 PM

Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) As Assam voted on Thursday to elect members to its 126-seat Legislative Assembly, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state, asserting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be unseated.

Mercedes-Benz India clocks record sales at 19,363 units

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday reported its highest-ever annual sales, retailing 19,363 units in FY25-26, up 2.29 per cent from 18,928 units in the previous fiscal, driven by strong demand for its top-end and core luxury segments.

India emerges stronger from every global crisis: Shaktikanta Das

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India has consistently shown strong resilience during global crises, not just surviving them but transforming and emerging stronger each time, Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, said on Thursday.