Vijay Sethupathi-starrer 'Pocket Novel' shooting wrapped up

IANS | October 10, 2026 10:00 AM

Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) The makers of director Thiagarajan Kumararaja's eagerly-awaited film, 'Pocket Novel', featuring actors Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan in the lead, have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped.

India becoming a key telecom technology nation: Minister

IANS | October 10, 2026 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India is moving from being one of the world’s largest telecom markets to becoming an important telecom technology nation and our indigenous technology journey has taught us something important — self-reliance and global collaboration are not opposites, according to Union Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani.

Will O’Rourke ruled out of India series, eyes Australia Test comeback

IANS | October 10, 2026 9:43 AM

Auckland, Oct 10 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke will sit out the upcoming home series against India as he continues his recovery from injuries to his left hamstring and calf, with the pacer and the team management prioritising his availability for the four-Test tour of Australia in December.

US sanctions on ICC draw criticism from UN, member states

IANS | October 10, 2026 9:40 AM

United Nations, Oct 10 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and foreign ministers of eight countries criticised the US announcement of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an institution.

Fullkrug’s late header earns Bremen dramatic draw against Dortmund

IANS | October 10, 2026 9:21 AM

Berlin, Oct 10 (IANS) Niclas Fullkrug scored a stoppage-time equaliser against his former club as Werder Bremen fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund on Friday, ending the Bundesliga leaders’ perfect start to the season after four consecutive wins.

Delhi protest: Train cancellations disrupt passengers' travel plans

IANS | October 10, 2026 9:16 AM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Several trains were cancelled amid unprecedented security arrangements for the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national Capital, causing inconvenience to passengers travelling to different destinations on Saturday.