Sports Minister Mandaviya proposes BRICS repository to preserve traditional and indigenous sports

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:58 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday proposed the creation of a voluntary BRICS repository of traditional and indigenous sports, exchanges among experts and periodic demonstrations at future sporting events to strengthen cooperation among member nations and preserve their sporting heritage.

Q2FY27 earnings seen mixed amid demand momentum: Report

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The second quarter of FY27 -- July-September -- is likely to see differentiated earnings across sectors with demand momentum supporting select industries even as input-cost pressures persist, according to a report released on Monday.

Congress leadership directionless, blames institutions for poll defeats: Shivraj Chouhan

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing its top leadership of being "completely directionless" and asserting that this was the primary reason behind the party's repeated electoral defeats across the country.

Rohit Sharma recalls India's NatWest comeback, says ‘Doosra’ captures more than a cricket win

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma has revisited the memories of India's iconic victory in the 2002 NatWest Series final.

Rafael Jodar matches Novak Djokovic as strong 2026 continues with Shanghai R3 win

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:42 PM

Shanghai, Oct 12 (IANS) Rafael Jodar marched into the fourth round at the ongoing Shanghai Masters 1000 with a strong win over Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 in the third round here on Monday.

Arjun Bijlani's birthday wish for wife Neha Swami: Tu mere zindagi ka sabse achha Panga hai

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:38 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Popular television actor Arjun Bijlani wished his better half, Neha Swami, as she celebrated her birthday on Monday.

Centre to cap trade margins on cancer drugs, SC calls for broader price review

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to regulate trade margins on anti-cancer medicines by capping them at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP), while the apex court called for a broader review of medicine pricing across the pharmaceutical sector.

IGPL 2026: Bhullar, Kochhar and Kapur lead local interest at star-studded India Championship

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) standouts Gaganjeet Bhullar, Karandeep Kochhar and Shiv Kapur will look to carry their recent form into the India Championship, where they will face a star-studded international field at Delhi Golf Club in the USD 4 million event.

Maha CM Fadnavis lauds Maaya Rajeswaran on title double in Nigeria

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has lauded Indian junior tennis sensation Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi for clinching both the singles and doubles titles to complete a sensational title double on the professional circuit.

Pakistan: 13-year-old boy, mother die as 'toy-like' device explodes in Punjab province

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:28 PM

Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) A 13-year-old boy and his mother were killed when a 'toy-like' device exploded in Multan in Pakistan's Punjab province, local media reported.