Border situation gets disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling patterns: MEA

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that India and China continue to use existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to resolve outstanding issues and "avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation along the Line of Actual Control" (LAC) while emphasising that the situation in the India-China border areas gets disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling patterns.

ISL 2026/27: Dermitzakis hails Punjab FC's 'unyielding' spirit ahead of Churchill clash

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:48 PM

Mohali, Oct 23 (IANS) Punjab FC head coach Pavlos Dermitzakis believes his side’s habit of scoring late reflects their character, and expects further improvement as they travel to Goa for their Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 clash against newcomers Churchill Brothers on Sunday.

Assam: Usha Mangeshkar to receive Bhupen Hazarika Award at centenary celebrations

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:40 PM

Guwahati, Oct 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that veteran playback singer Usha Mangeshkar will be conferred the Bhupen Hazarika Award during the centenary celebrations of the legendary Assamese singer-composer in New Delhi on November 29.

ISL 2026/27: Odisha FC look to regain momentum in clash with NorthEast United

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:21 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) With just one point from two games, Odisha FC will look to secure their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL)_2026-27 season when they host NorthEast United FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Number of loss-making firms in China surge amid demand slump

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) While China is flooding world markets with cheap goods, a growing number of Chinese factories have started running into losses, with London-based research firm Capital Economics estimating that the share of Chinese industrial firms that are losing money has doubled since 2018 to 30 per cent this year.

Asian Para Games: World champion Sumit Antil wins another gold in India's Javelin podium sweep

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:03 PM

Nagoya, Oct 23 (IANS) India's Paralympic and World champion Sumit Antil added another feather to his cap as he defended his Asian Para Games gold medal by clinching the top prize in the Men’s Javelin Throw F42–F44/F61–F64 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here on Friday.

1st ODI: Charani’s four-wicket haul helps India bowl out Zimbabwe for 197

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:01 PM

Vadodara, Oct 23 (IANS) Spinner Shree Charani claimed a four-wicket haul as world champions India bowled out Zimbabwe for 197 in 49.5 overs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi here on Friday.

Shashi Tharoor expresses caution at China's behaviour towards India, stresses on 'predictable relationships'

IANS | October 23, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday expressed caution with the way China has "behaved on our borders" and Beijing's "overt support" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, calling for "predictable relationships" where trade won't be "weaponised" against India.

Admiration for India's dynamism, diversity has only grown: Japanese envoy

IANS | October 23, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Showcasing his admiration for India's dynamism and diversity, Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, said on Friday that potential of bilateral ties has grown as he looks forward to strengthening friendship between the two nations.

Asian Para Games: Navdeep, Rakeshbhai secure bronze medals in Javelin throw F40/F41 and 200m T37

IANS | October 23, 2026 5:22 PM

Nagoya, Oct 23 (IANS) India’s Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh won the bronze medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F40/F41 event at the Asian Para Games with a best effort of 42.55 metres, while para-athlete Rakeshbhai Bhatt clinched bronze in the Men's 200m T37 on Friday.