Women’s Asia Cup: Charani, Prema star as India register fifth straight win over Pakistan (ld)

IANS | September 5, 2026 11:00 PM

Dubai, Sep 5 (IANS) On a scorching 40-degree evening in Dubai, the anticipation of a fierce India-Pakistan game quickly evaporated into another familiar, stark mismatch. History had offered little comfort to Pakistan coming into Saturday’s clash in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, having dropped four consecutive fixtures to their neighbours across formats.

Women’s Asia Cup: India earn seven-wicket win over Pakistan despite Fatima’s three-for

IANS | September 5, 2026 10:45 PM

Dubai, Sep 5 (IANS) Powered by three-fors from N. Sree Charani and Prema Rawat, India produced a dominant all-round display to secure a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup on Saturday by chasing down 56 in just 8.4 overs at the Dubai International Stadium.

India, Suriname discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations

IANS | September 5, 2026 10:19 PM

Paramaribo, Sep 5 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Suriname, Subhash Gupta, and Suriname's Minister for External Affairs, Alva Baptist, discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, the Indian Embassy in Suriname said.

Formula 1: Gasly pips Russell and Piastri to claim maiden pole in Monza

IANS | September 5, 2026 10:07 PM

Monza, Sep 5 (IANS) Pierre Gasly secured his maiden Formula 1 pole position in a thrilling qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix, edging Mercedes' George Russell and McLaren's Oscar Piastri to the top spot at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

Women’s Asia Cup: Charani, Prema pick three each as India bowl out Pakistan for just 55

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:49 PM

Dubai, Sep 5 (IANS) Left-arm spinner N Sree Charani and leg-spin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat claimed three wickets apiece as India skittled out Pakistan for a paltry 55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest total in Women’s T20Is, in the Women’s Asia Cup Group A at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.

To India’s young, PM Modi’s message: Build, innovate, lead

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday was as much an outreach to India’s Gen-Z as it was a presentation of the government’s economic report card. Returning to the campus after 13 years, PM Modi sought to connect with a generation that has grown up in a digital, aspirational and rapidly changing India, placing youth at the centre of his vision for a developed nation.

Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Randeep Hooda praise the festive spirit of Dahi Handi

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:28 PM

Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) As Maharashtra continued its festive spirit with Dahi Handi celebrations across the state on Saturday, several prominent faces from Bollywood participated in the festivities at various pandals.

Women’s Asia Cup: Muzumdar hails Harmanpreet on landmark 150th T20I as captain

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:27 PM

Dubai, Sep 5 (IANS) India head coach Amol Muzumdar lauded captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday after she became the first cricketer, in both men’s and women’s international cricket, to lead her country in 150 T20 international games.

Delhi court rejects medical bail plea of former Reliance ADA executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday rejected the bail application of Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former senior executive of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) who is in judicial custody in connection with an Enforcement Directorate (ED) money laundering investigation.

Sr Men Inter-Department Hockey: RSPB rout TNP, SAI, AIPSCB win again

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:02 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 5 (IANS) Railway Sports Promotion Board handed a 12-1 drubbing to Tamil Nadu Police to start their campaign in the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 with two successive wins in Hyderabad.