Pakistan’s counterterrorism facade exposed as terrorist Masood Azhar remains at large

IANS | October 10, 2026 8:16 PM

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) After more than two decades of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operating in Pakistan, the international community can no longer accept paperwork as proof of counterterrorism action. The real test lies in whether globally designated terrorist leaders are tracked down and prosecuted, their operational infrastructure dismantled and their networks prevented from regrouping, a report has stated.

Pakistan's Christian community fights to protect decades-old cemetery land

IANS | October 10, 2026 8:04 PM

Rome, Oct 10 (IANS) Pakistan’s Christian community continues to press for the preservation of cemetery land in accordance with decades-old records, with a recent dispute highlighting how minority property rights can come under pressure when land ownership is contested, a report has stated.

Claim of new GST on delivery services wrong: CBIC

IANS | October 10, 2026 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Saturday said that social media claims of a fresh GST imposition on delivery services are wrong and factually incorrect.

Juhi Chawla wishes 'true style icon & diva' Rekha on her birthday

IANS | October 10, 2026 7:54 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla wished 'true style icon & diva' Rekha on Saturday as she turned a year older.

FM Sitharaman discusses India’s growth trajectory, investment opportunities with top CEOs

IANS | October 10, 2026 7:49 PM

Singapore, Oct 10 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, and discussed India’s growth trajectory, investment opportunities and the expanding avenues for long-term institutional investment in India.

DMart Q2 net profit falls 13.6 pc sequentially to Rs 743 crore in FY27

IANS | October 10, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Avenue Supermarts Ltd -- which owns and operates DMart stores -- on Saturday reported a 13.6 per cent quarter-on-quarter decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 742.98 crore for the quarter ended September in the current fiscal year.

India tops Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships with 13 medals

IANS | October 10, 2026 7:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 10 (IANS) India finished on top with 13 medals, comprising three gold, five silver and five bronze, at the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026, which concluded at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Gujarat plans unified CCTV dashboard, to integrate student-built tech into policing: Dy CM

IANS | October 10, 2026 7:41 PM

Surat, Oct 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government aims to connect all CCTV cameras across the state to a single dashboard and integrate technology developed by young innovators into police procedures, including FIR registration and cybercrime resolution, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Saturday.

'India’s electoral system offers valuable lessons for democracies worldwide'

IANS | October 10, 2026 7:29 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (IANS) India’s electoral achievement goes beyond conducting elections every five years, encompassing the management of an extensive democratic infrastructure, accommodating immense diversity, training election personnel, deploying technology and adapting to changing demographics, a report has stated.

Vijay Antony's 'Appa Kutty' to now hit screens on November 6 for Deepavali

IANS | October 10, 2026 7:29 PM

Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) Actor, composer, editor, and filmmaker Vijay Antony's next emotionally rich, content-driven film 'Appa Kutty', directed by Mu. Maran, will now release on November 6 for the festival of Deepavali this year, its makers announced on Saturday.