‘Childish’: Maha Minister blasts Rahul Gandhi on MPSC protest remarks

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashish Shelar on Monday launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, describing his remarks on the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) student protests as “childish” and accusing the Opposition of engaging in unconstitutional street politics.

Simons, Foster join England men’s red-ball team under Fleming; McCullum retains white-ball setup

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:24 PM

London, Oct 12 (IANS) Former South Africa head coach Eric Simons and ex-England wicketkeeper James Foster have joined the senior men’s red-ball coaching staff under newly-appointed head coach Stephen Fleming, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday.

'Tumbbad 2' actress Alia Bhatt gives a shoutout as Sohum Shah's 'Tumbbad' turns 8

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:20 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Sohum Shah-starrer cult horror film 'Tumbbad ' turned eight years old on Monday. Marking the milestone, actress Alia Bhatt also joined in the celebration with an interesting post.

Rupee likely to test 94.50 levels in near term: Report

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian currency could test the Rs 94.50 level per dollar in the short term even as foreign exchange reserves remain adequate, but long‑term structural measures by the government are indispensable to revive capital inflows, a report said on Monday.

Jasmine Sandlas says she ‘lost herself’ years ago, calls performing in Punjab deeply personal

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Singer Jasmine Sandlas has penned an emotional note after performing in Chandigarh.

India need cultural shift to tackle fielding form slump in shortest format, says R Sridhar

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Former India senior men’s fielding coach R. Sridhar believes the national team urgently requires a complete cultural shift to address a worrying form slump in the shortest format, while adding that the newbies in the team are arriving ‘undercooked’ in terms of their fielding abilities ahead of their upcoming all-format tour of New Zealand starting on October 22.

Amanda Seyfried says she isn’t comfortable with intimate scenes anymore

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:01 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 12 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried has shared that now she passes the projects which have intimate scenes as a part of their narrative.

Zverev becomes first German to clinch ATP Year-End No.1 after shock Alcaraz defeat in Shanghai

IANS | October 12, 2026 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Alexander Zverev achieved another significant milestone in his stellar 2026 season as the 29-year-old has clinched the ATP Year-End No.1 spot for the first time on Monday.

Juhi Chawla wishes her mother-in-law who 'sends you to the airport 3 hours before'

IANS | October 12, 2026 6:46 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla wished her mother-in-law on her birthday with a sweet message, describing how she holds a special place in her everyday life.

Two Pakistani army pilots killed after training aircraft crashes in Quetta

IANS | October 12, 2026 6:28 PM

Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Two Pakistan Army pilots were killed after a training aircraft crashed in Pakistan's Quetta on Monday due to a "technical fault", local media reported citing a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the official media and public relations wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces.