Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Noted actor Anupam Kher has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with transforming India's international image, saying Indians now command greater respect overseas and are increasingly identified with the country's growing stature under his leadership.
Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) Nikola Bartunkova produced one of the most commanding performances of her breakthrough 2026 season, dismantling seventh seed Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 in just 67 minutes to reach the China Open semi-finals on Thursday.
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Thursday that with 59.20 GW of installed capacity (as of September 30, 2026), India is firmly on track to cross 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030, laying a strong foundation for global leadership in wind energy production and exports.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Greece on Thursday discussed defence and strategic cooperation with emphasis on maritime cooperation, coastal security and shipbuilding.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Thursday approved a series of taxpayer-friendly reforms, including the removal of arrest powers from tax officers and a significant increase in the prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore from the existing Rs 1 crore.
Los Angeles, Oct 8 (IANS) Hollywood director James Gunn has responded to the people who wanted to know “who asked for a Clayface movie”. An Internet user earlier asked the DC Studios head on his Threads account, “Who tf asked for Back to the Future? Casablanca? There’s Something About Mary? Pan’s Labyrinth? Fury Road? Weapons? The Matrix?”.
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Paying a heartfelt tribute to Nana Patekar, Shah Rukh Khan recalled his first meeting with the veteran actor.
Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Parents of a 15-year-old Christian boy, who was kidnapped in Pakistan's Punjab province, have demanded his return and alleged that he was pressurised to convert to Islam while working at a local factory.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Excelling in highveld conditions and securing quality backup for star all-rounder Marco Jansen were the primary drivers behind Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s fast-bowling buys at the SA20 season five auction, said head coach Adrian Birrell.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has worsened with over 32,000 suspected measles cases and over 250 deaths, mostly among children, reported since mid‑March, a new report has said, blaming the interim government's decision to halt vaccine procurement through UNICEF in September 2025.
