Pak terror handlers revive old playbook, target cash-strapped recruits

Vicky Nanjappa | October 9, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The busting of the Faridabad terror module, which allegedly carried out the car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort in November last year, exposed how white-collar professionals were operating dangerous terror cells in India. It also indicated growing interest among similar youth in establishing terror cells and engaging in anti-national activities.

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja included in Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra squad

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:35 PM

Rajkot, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in Saurashtra’s 16-member squad for their Ranji Trophy 2026/27 opener against Chhattisgarh, with veteran fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat continuing to lead the side.

EVMs were brought by Congress so why blame PM, says Kashmiri youth assaulted during INDIA Bloc protest

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Faheem Nazir Shah, a Kashmiri who claimed to have been assaulted during a protest by Congress leaders in Connaught Place in the national Capital, said on Friday that the EVMs were brought in by Congress in 1989 and it won elections with a heavy margin in 2004; then why are they blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission, and the EVMs now?

China’s factories face problem as youngsters shun blue-collar jobs: Report

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) China is facing a human resources problem as the country’s younger generation sees technical education as lower in status than the university one, and the factories are not getting sufficient skilled manpower to run their manufacturing processes, according to an article in The Diplomat.