'Raised India to heavens': Former Serbian President hails PM Modi, spotlights attempts to bring him down

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:07 PM

Belgrade, Oct 7 (IANS) Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for elevating India's standing on the world stage and delivering “tremendous” achievements, while also highlighting attempts being made by foreign powers to "tear down" the Indian leader despite his massive accomplishments.

Manoj Muntashir’s hot picks from PM Modi’s achievements in 25 years: Ending triple talaq, the abrogation of Article 370, and the Ram Temple

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:06 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The National Award-winning lyricist Manoj Muntashir has lauded PM Modi on 25 years of his public service, and has picked his favourite achievements of PM Modi.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin recalls PM Modi’s all-round contribution while celebrating his 25 years in governance

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Since assuming office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced transformational changes through schemes for the poor, youth, farmers, and women, while vaccination and food security were ensured during the COVID crisis, and with development, heritage, and security, the country’s global prestige received a new direction, paving the way for the realisation of the resolve of Viksit Bharat, observed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin.

Nieva eyes early Olympic qualification after Indian women boxers’ 2026 high

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Santiago Nieva is already looking beyond India’s successful 2026 campaign, with the national women’s boxing team’s focus now firmly on securing Olympic quotas at the earliest opportunity ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Make in India booster: Ericsson produces over 15,000 antennas as local manufacturing ecosystem deepens

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Telecom equipment maker Ericsson on Wednesday said it has crossed a major manufacturing milestone in India, producing more than 15,000 antennas and 25 million components through its local ecosystem since July 2025, with products now being exported to international markets.

Pramod Bhagat, Bhavina Patel named flag bearers for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will lead the Indian contingent as flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on October 18 in Nagoya, Japan.

Zeenat Aman enjoys a day off in Jaipur, shops for silver and saris in bustling markets

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:53 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman shared glimpses of her leisurely day off in Jaipur.

Indian women’s football team faces Russian test as young players eye senior breakthrough

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:49 PM

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IANS) The Indian women’s football team will return to international action with a new-look squad as it takes on 27th-ranked Russia in the first of two FIFA friendlies at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday.

144 players from 42 nations are set to be in action at Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in Ahmedabad

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:48 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 7 (IANS) The second edition of the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships officially commenced as 144 of the Commonwealth’s finest cue sports players are set to battle for honours at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.

RBI’s stance shift delivers ‘dose of credibility’, 25 bps hike still likely in Dec: Report

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) move to change its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening” and a 25 basis‑point repo rate hike delivered a dose of credibility, but a prolonged, deep rate‑hiking cycle is not expected, a report said on Wednesday.