'Winning gold for India is Diwali for me': Wrestler Sujeet shares festive plans after Asian Games glory

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) "Desh ke liye gold jeetna hi mere liye diwali hai hai," said Asian Games 2026 gold medallist wrestler Sujeet Kalkal when asked how he will celebrate the festival of light after wrapping up his campaign at the Wrestling World Championships, to be held later this month from October 24 to November 1, in Kazakhstan.

Airtel to hike postpaid plan prices by up to 10 pc with new plans

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Leading telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Wednesday launched new postpaid plans for customers with increasing tariffs by around 3-10 per cent, effective from Thursday.

'Golden, epoch-making day in history of Indian democracy': HM Shah on PM Modi’s 25 years in public service

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:38 PM

Gurugram, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years at the helm of government, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday described October 7 as a 'golden and epoch-making day in the history of Indian democracy.

IMF warns of AI, energy and debt crosscurrents

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:38 PM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The global economy is being pulled between an artificial intelligence investment boom and an energy supply shock while governments grapple with record public debt, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday, calling for urgent policy action to confront the competing pressures.

Anupama Parameswaran's 'Crazy Kalyanam' to now hit screens on October 16

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:33 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 7(IANS) The makers of director Badrappa Gajula's upcoming Telugu entertainer, 'Crazy Kalyanam', featuring actress Anupama Parameswaran in the lead, have now announced that their film, which was originally scheduled to hit screens on October 30 this year, will now hit screens on October 16.

Off-field observations of Rohit shaped my understanding of leadership, says Tilak Varma

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Evolving from an emerging middle-order prospect into a key finisher and now being India’s T20I vice-captain, left-handed batter Tilak Varma has credited his off-field observations of Rohit Sharma for shaping his understanding of leadership nuances and match awareness.

‘History will be kinder to you’: Gambhir pays rich tribute to outgoing chief selector Agarkar

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday paid a glowing tribute to outgoing chief selector Ajit Agarkar, adding that history will be kinder to him for the silverware the senior men’s team won in his tenure.

Amitabh Bachchan left embarrassed as Madhuri Dixit plays old clip of him dancing to ‘Ek Do Teen’ in woman avatar from ‘Toofan’

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit recently gave Amitabh Bachchan an unexpected trip down memory lane when she played a throwback clip of the megastar recreating her iconic ‘Ek Do Teen’ dance moves on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.

Sree Vishnu’s Comrade Kalyan trailer promises a fun-filled, yet revolutionary period drama

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:12 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) The makers of director Janakiram Marella's upcoming Telugu action entertainer 'Comrade Kalyan', featuring actors Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar in the lead, have now released a fun-filled and engaging trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

India calls for stronger climate action, implementation of Paris Agreement at pre-COP31 in Fiji

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:02 PM

Suva, Oct 7 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday called for greater focus on closing gaps in understanding, fulfilling existing climate commitments and accelerating implementation of the Paris Agreement at the Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji.