India-EFTA pact is more than tariff agreement, provides long-term business certainty: Govt

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Wednesday urged Indian exporters and industry bodies to fully leverage opportunities arising from the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), saying the pact offers businesses long-term predictability and a strong foundation for investment-led growth.

Mivi One 5G goes on sale with Flipkart Big Billion Days; price starting at Rs 11,999

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Homegrown consumer technology brand MIVI on Wednesday announced that its maiden smartphone, the Mivi One 5G, will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart during the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, with an effective starting price of Rs 11,999.

Swami Avdheshanand Giri lauds PM Modi's governance, hails 'uninterrupted devotion' to nation

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Swami Avdheshanand Giri, Acharya Mahamandleshwar of Juna Akhara, on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "uninterrupted devotion" to national service, describing his 25-year journey in office as an inspiring example of dedication, determination and commitment to the nation.

Arctic Open: Sindhu makes winning return as Indian women’s singles campaign takes a hit

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:31 PM

Vantaa, Oct 7 (IANS) PV Sindhu began her Arctic Open 2026 campaign with a routine straight-game victory over Canada’s Wen Yu Zhang on Tuesday, but the Indian contingent in women’s singles suffered several setbacks in the opening round of the BWF Super 500 tournament in Vantaa, Finland.

India’s ‘sleeping’ terror modules: Years of silence, then a deadly strike

Vicky Nanjappa | October 7, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) An emerging pattern has been observed in the functioning of self-radicalised terror modules in India. Such modules often remain dormant for prolonged periods without engaging in any major activity.

Expert at proving lies as truth: Delhi PWD Minister blames AAP as police flag Barapullah Phase-III errors

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday blamed the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for the traffic problems being witnessed on the newly opened Barapullah Phase-III corridor, saying the project was planned and designed during its tenure and that the present government is now working on measures to rectify the shortcomings.

Millben calls PM Modi ‘beacon of Indian dream’

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:22 PM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) African-American singer Mary Millben has paid tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, calling him a “shining beacon of the Indian dream” and urging Indians to put political affiliations aside to celebrate the country and its leadership.

Adnan Sami remembers mother Naureen Sami Khan on her death anniversary: ‘I carry you with me in every breath’

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:21 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Singer Adnan Sami remembered his late mother, Naureen Sami Khan, on her death anniversary with an emotional tribute.

I'll be giving my best to make the side successful, says Ganguly on joining DC as head coach

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Newly-appointed Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said he is excited to take on his new role and pledged to give his best to make the franchise successful in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

2026 Nobel in Chemistry goes to duo for solving century-old mystery

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday said that it awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 to French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai for their pioneering discoveries of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.