Vinesh, Bajrang say women wrestlers will appeal Delhi Court verdict clearing Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Ace wrestler and MLA of Julana constituency in Haryana Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia have expressed deep disappointment over a Delhi court verdict clearing former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual violence charges, stating that women wrestlers will challenge the decision in a higher court.

Delhi Police arrest two for selling banned Chinese product, recover 37 reels in Dayalpur crackdown

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) In a major crackdown on the sale of prohibited Chinese product (kite strings), Delhi Police on Monday arrested two persons and seized 37 reels of the banned kite string during a coordinated operation in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi.

‘Difficult to find right words’: outgoing India fielding coach Dilip pens emotional farewell note

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Outgoing India fielding coach T Dilip on Monday penned an emotional farewell note as his time with the national men’s team came to an end, saying that the journey meant a lot to him, and admitted to having difficulty in finding right words to sum up his successful five-year tenure.

CJP founder reflects on ‘biggest achievement’ of Delhi stir, lists outfit’s priorities and strategy (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday said the group’s immediate priority is to strengthen its organisation following the student-led protests, asserting that the movement’s biggest success was not securing the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan but the willingness of people to question the government on matters of public interest.

Anil Kapoor calls Akshaye Khanna 'finest actor' as 'Gandhi, My Father' clocks 19 years

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:15 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor called Akshaye Khanna one of the 'finest actors' in the Indian film industry as his 2007 biographical drama 'Gandhi, My Father' clocked 19 years on Monday.

Jasmine Bhasin: I’m very greedy when it comes to acting

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:09 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Jasmine Bhasin is currently seen in the stunt-based-reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi” and is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Punjabi film “Judaa”. The actress says that she is very greedy when it comes to acting because it’s her biggest love.

Nithiin's next film titled 'Alias Radha'

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:03 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) The makers of director Murali Kanth Devasoth's upcoming Telugu entertainer, featuring Telugu star Nithiin in the lead, on Monday announced the title of the film as 'Alias Radha', much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Sitender defends U17 wrestling world title as India sign off with 13 medals in Baku

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:02 PM

Baku, Aug 3 (IANS) India’s freestyle wrestling contingent concluded their campaign on a highly positive note at the 2026 U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, as three final-day podium finishes took India’s overall medal tally across women's wrestling and men's freestyle to an impressive 13 medals.

Captive and commercial coal mines clock 9.6 pc growth in production during July: Govt

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India’s captive and commercial coal mining sector recorded a 9.61 per cent growth to 14.78 million tonnes (MT) during July this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, to stay on the steady growth path, according to a statement issued by the Coal Ministry on Monday.

ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has signed strategic agreements with Business France and the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) to boost trade, investment and business collaboration between India, France and Arab nations, it was announced on Monday.