India’s electoral democracy advances with technology, transparency and inclusion: Report

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:37 PM

Colombo, Sep 2 (IANS) India’s democratic achievement lies not merely in conducting elections on an extraordinary scale, but in the sustained effort to make the electoral process "accessible, auditable, technology-enabled and participatory". The evolution of India’s electoral democracy is ultimately a story of scale coupled with institutional adaptation, a report has stated.

Raja Krishna Menon calls his collaboration with Trisha Krishnan for new film, a privilege

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:36 PM

Mumbai, Sept 2 (IANS) Raja Krishna Menon, who has joined forces with actress Trisha Krishnan for his upcoming yet-to-be-titled film, has called the collaboration a privilege.

Gulfam Khan Hussain reveals she wants to enter ‘Bigg Boss’ in its ‘original form’

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Sept 2 (IANS) Actress and writer Gulfam Khan Hussain has opened up about her interest in reality television shows.

'The fire and mentality is back': Captain Karan Sharma confident as Kashi Rudras look to defend title

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:29 PM

Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) Defending champions Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma has expressed confidence in his side to carry their winning momentum into the playoffs of the UPT20 league 2026. Having finished third in the league stage with five wins and 10 points, Kashi Rudras will need to defeat Noida Super Kings in the Eliminator to keep their hopes of securing a consecutive title alive.

Rahul Gandhi afraid of defeat, preparing excuses years in advance: BJP

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:27 PM

Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi knows that his party's defeat is certain in the upcoming elections and is already looking for reasons to explain the outcome, BJP's Tamil Nadu unit chief spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy said on Wednesday.

Portugal doesn't have a big tennis culture, I want to make history’: Jaime Faria

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:19 PM

New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Portugal’s Jaime Faria will take another significant step in his rapidly developing career when he faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, with the 23-year-old arriving at Arthur Ashe Stadium after claiming a landmark five-set victory over American Jenson Brooksby and insisting he is determined to continue pushing his limits.

Rajasthan govt working to restore dilapidated schools, says Dy CM Bairwa

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:15 PM

Jaipur, Sep 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Wednesday said the state government was the first to launch a campaign aimed at transforming and improving government schools across the state, asserting that all schools found to be in a dilapidated condition would be strengthened and restored.

Nepal PM calls for global response to rising Himalayan climate risks

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:05 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 2 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday called for stronger international attention to growing climate-related risks in the Himalayan region as the death toll from devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River crossed 1,100.

Captain Tilak's unbeaten fifty leads South Zone into Duleep Trophy final

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:03 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 2 (IANS) Captain Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten half-century to lead South Zone to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over North Zone in the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy semi-final and secure their place in the title clash, where they will take on East Zone.

Ananya Panday gets emotional as she successfully performs her first 'Pull up'

IANS | September 2, 2026 3:00 PM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday got emotional as she successfully performed her first 'Pull up'.