Former civil servants involved in earlier poll processes seek proof from those calling system ‘rigged’

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) At least 124 former civil servants, with direct or indirect involvement earlier in India’s electoral process, wrote an “open letter to the citizens of India” on Saturday in favour of the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list and condemned the use of “rigged” without evidence.

Pakistan’s blasphemy laws under scrutiny over relentless minority persecution

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:40 PM

Brussels, Oct 10 (IANS) Pakistan’s record of blasphemy cases over the past decade, including cases emerging in 2026, highlights the human cost of religious accusations backed by criminal law. Such accusations can begin as whispered allegations and end in imprisonment, death sentences or mobs gathering outside family homes, a report has stated.

China Open: Mirra Andreeva beats Nikola Bartunkova to reach final, secures World No.3 ranking

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:33 PM

Beijing, Oct 10 (IANS) Russian tennis star Mirra Andreeva defeated Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the China Open semifinal to advance to the final in Beijing for the first time on Saturday.

ISL 2026-27: ‘We have nothing to lose,' says NorthEast United coach Benali ahead of opener

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:22 PM

Guwahati, Oct 10 (IANS) NorthEast United FC coach Juan Pedro Benali said his team has nothing to lose and must give its best on the pitch as it prepares to begin its Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 campaign against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Guwahati on Monday.

Indian industry must accelerate innovation to achieve 2047 objectives: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged India's industry to come forward to accelerate innovation, translate scientific research into commercial ventures and scale up India's technological capabilities to achieve national objectives set for 2047 and strengthen India's strategic sovereignty.

Litton Das returns as captain, mystery spinner Aliss handed maiden ODI call-up in Bangladesh squad

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Litton Das returned to the Bangladesh ODI side as captain as the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday named the squad for the UAE tri-series, which also features Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, with mystery spinner Aliss Al Islam earning a maiden call-up too.

Pakistan, Turkey under scrutiny over silence on Flydubai FZ1073 attack

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:00 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 10 (IANS) Despite Pakistan’s pledge to defend Saudi Arabia “by whatever means” and Turkey’s commitment to treat an armed attack on the Kingdom as an attack on itself, neither ally has publicly condemned the violent attack on a civilian aircraft that plunged from the sky and landed in Saudi Arabia with terrified passengers and an injured captain, a report has highlighted.

Philippines condemns intrusion by Chinese militia vessel, 22 sampans into Kota Island waters

IANS | October 10, 2026 5:49 PM

Manila, Oct 10 (IANS) The Philippines’ National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Saturday strongly condemned the intrusion of a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 sampans (small wooden boats) into the territorial sea of Kota Island in the West Philippine Sea, saying China’s claim over the area has no basis under international law.

ISL 2026-27: Churchill Brothers target winning start against Mumbai City FC

IANS | October 10, 2026 5:44 PM

Fatorda, Oct 10 (IANS) Churchill Brothers head coach Dimitris Dimitriou said his team aims to establish a strong footballing identity and bring joy back to Goa as the club prepares to make its Indian Super League (ISL) debut at home against Mumbai City FC on Saturday.

Adani Defence wins ‘SIDM Champion Award 2026’ for export performance

IANS | October 10, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Adani Defence & Aerospace on Saturday said that it won the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers Champion Award 2026 for Export Performance in Defence and Aerospace at the organisation's eighth annual session here.