One killed, 25 forcibly disappeared during Pak military operations in Balochistan

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:25 PM

Quetta, Sep 4 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Friday strongly condemned intensified Pakistani military operations in the Zehri region of Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, alleging that one woman was killed and two others were injured in a drone attack on residential areas, while 25 civilians were subjected to enforced disappearance.

Vietnam pitches tech-led growth to US investors

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:18 PM

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Vietnam is seeking a higher-value economic partnership with the United States as it moves beyond labour-intensive manufacturing towards semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy and advanced industries, its Ambassador to Washington has said.

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni remembers father Rishi Kapoor on birth anniversary: Stars will shine a little brighter today

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:17 PM

Mumbai, September 4 (IANS) Riddhima Kapoor Sahni remembered her late father and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor on his birth anniversary on Friday.

'I think we’ve grown': Carrick confident Man Utd have improved after transfer window

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes his side have emerged as a stronger squad from the summer transfer window, with players like Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba strengthening the team with their experience.

India, Belgium agree to bolster civil aviation ties: Ram Mohan Naidu

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu held talks with the Belgium Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, on further strengthening civil aviation cooperation between the two nations, an official statement said on Friday.

Saif Ali Khan recalls being nervous first time working with Amitabh Bachchan: Thank God I had prepared

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:10 PM

Mumbai, September 4 (IANS) Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan recalled his first experience of working with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, further admitting that he was nervous while sharing screen space with the legendary actor.

India, Kiribati discuss women's empowerment, inclusive growth and strengthening cooperation

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:10 PM

South Tarawa (Kiribati), Sep 4 (IANS) India and Kiribati on Friday held discussions on women’s empowerment, inclusive growth, digitisation and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Lower tariffs could boost India's ‘missing middle’ in exports: Report

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) India’s recent currency depreciation has not translated into a strong export recovery because a missing middle of mid‑technology and intermediate goods is failing to respond, a report said on Friday, adding that trade deals and lower export tariffs could solve this issue.

Mithun Chakraborty gets a role in Bengal govt, CM Adhikari announces his name for cultural advisor

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:04 PM

Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced name of megastar Mithun Chakraborty, as the new cultural advisor to the state government.

Ridhima Pandit vents frustration after maids runs away with boyfriends

IANS | September 4, 2026 2:59 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Actress Ridhima Pandit hilariously vented her frustration after her third domestic help allegedly ran away from her home with “some extra stuff” which she was not supposed to take, quipping that all three maids had “run away for love”.