'Only know how to insult forces': BJP on Cong leader's Ram Temple Trust CEO appointment remarks

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:28 PM

Lucknow, Sep 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rashid Alvi after he questioned the appointment of Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, saying that the remarks have exposed the "Dimagi Naxal" mindset of the party.

As death toll nears 1300, Nepal seeks international assistance for recovery and reconstruction

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:28 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 3 (IANS) The Nepali government on Thursday informed the foreign diplomatic community in Nepal that the Himalayan nation would seek further international assistance for the recovery and reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by the recent Bhote Koshi floods.

Corporate leaders highlight Gujarat investment opportunities at VGGS 2027 roadshow

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:27 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Top corporate leaders on Thursday highlighted Gujarat's investment potential and expressed interest in expanding their presence in the state at a roadshow here organised by the Gujarat government ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027.

Yashvir replaces Neeraj as AFI names 77-member squad for Asian Games

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Commonwealth Games bronze medallist javelin thrower Yashvir Singh has replaced injured Neeraj Chopra as the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced a 77-member track and field squad for the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled between September 19 and October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya.

Anjali Arora talks about filming ‘Shri Ramayan Katha’ at real locations amid VFX debate over ‘Ramayana’

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:24 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actress Anjali Arora has opened up about her experience of filming Shri Ramayan Katha at real locations in Chitrakoot.

Shaheer Sheikh & Natasha Bharadwaj's ‘Koi Aisi Chahiye’ is all about modern romance

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:23 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actors Shaheer Sheikh and Natasha Bharadwaj have come together for the new romantic single ‘Koi Aisi Chahiye’, which has been crooned by Palak Muchhal and Arghyadeep Ghosh.

‘Akash Anand immature, unfit for big responsibilities': Mayawati signals dropping nephew from key party post

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:16 PM

Lucknow, Sep 3 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday said that the party's national convenor, Akash Anand, was "not mature enough" to handle key responsibilities and needs time to mature before being entrusted with "big assignments", ahead of the high-stakes elections.

Bharat NCAP 2.0 to roll out in 2027, safe drivers may get rewards, violators risk licence: Gadkari

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the government is working on a graded points system for driving licences and vehicle registration as part of efforts to improve road safety in the country.

India's voice carries significance far beyond region: Belgium PM

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Highlighting India’s growing global significance, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on Thursday said that the country has emerged not only as the world’s largest democracy but also as the fastest-growing major economy, a technological and economic powerhouse, and an influential geopolitical player whose voice extends far beyond the region.

Orry says he never chose between glamour and toughness on ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’: ‘I showed up at every stunt’

IANS | September 3, 2026 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Orry revealed how he managed to balance his signature glamour with the physically demanding stunts on ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.’