Air India Phuket-Delhi incident: AAIB recommends DGCA action after pilot's positive substance test

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The pilot-in-command of Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi tested positive for a psychoactive substance in a confirmatory test following an altitude upset during cruise and it is a serious concern, according to a preliminary report released on Friday by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

'London is my home now; I grew stronger through tough times': Havertz

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:34 PM

London, Sep 4 (IANS) Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has opened up about his difficult start to life in the Premier League with Chelsea and said the challenges he faced during his six years in England have shaped him into the player and person he is today.

Bharti Singh says her ‘heart is twice as full’ as she celebrates Janmashtami with her two ‘little Kanhas’ Gola and Kaju

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:34 PM

Mumbai, September 4 (IANS) Star comedian and host Bharti Singh and her writer and host husband, writer-producer and host Haarsh Limbachiyaa are celebrating Janmashtami with double the joy this year as they celebrate the festival with their two little sons, Gola and Kaju.

Mendis ruled out of T20Is against England, Asalanka to lead SL

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka ODI and T20I captain Kusal Mendis and fast-bowler have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against England, with returnee Charith Asalanka set to lead the Lankan Lions, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed on Friday.

Kaia Gerber turns 25, mom Cindy Crawford says watching her grow has been ‘one of the greatest blessings’

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:27 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Supermodel Cindy Crawford penned a note for her model-baby Kaia Gerber as she turned 25 and said that she is wise beyond her years, filled with so much compassion, kindness, and love.

I am very happy: Wife rejoices after husband rescued alive from flood-hit hydropower project in Nepal

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:21 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 4 (IANS) Laxmi Kumari Sah, wife of Sanjaya Sah, who was rescued from the tunnel of Nepal’s flood-hit Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, is over the moon after her husband was rescued alive on Friday morning.

Kangana Ranaut makes 'bhog' for Shri Krishna on Janmashtami, recalls childhood memories from Mandi kitchen

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:12 PM

Mumbai, September 4 (IANS) Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut celebrated Janmashtami by preparing ‘Prasad’ for Lord Krishna at her home in Mandi.

'It’s a helluva long ride': Monfils bids adieu to Grand Slams after US Open loss

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:05 PM

New York, Sep 4 (IANS) French veteran Gael Monfils thanked the fans at the Louis Armstrong Stadium as he bid adieu to the Grand Slams following his defeat in the second round of the US Open 2026 to Learner Tien.

25 Pakistani soldiers killed in two operations across Balochistan, claims BLA

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:01 PM

Quetta, Sep 4 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Friday claimed responsibility for two attacks targeting Pakistani forces in Balochistan’s Ziarat and Surab districts that resulted in the deaths of 25 military personnel and injuries to several others, local media reported.

India need not worry about FCNR (B) repayment: World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra

IANS | September 4, 2026 11:55 AM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) India need not worry about repayment of foreign currency non‑resident (bank) FCNR (B) deposits when they mature in five years, World Bank Executive Director for India, Neelkanth Mishra, as the instrument is a relatively cheap source of capital that can be rolled over if global financing conditions remain unfavourable.