Saints welcome likely appointment of Ram Temple Trust's first CEO; hope for better management

IANS | September 2, 2026 10:05 AM

Ayodhya, Sep 2 (IANS) As the three-member panel tasked with selecting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust submitted its report recommending three names for the post, saints in Ayodhya on Wednesday expressed excitement, saying they hope the new CEO will improve the temple's functioning and management.

US Open: Monfils celebrates 40th birthday with win in opener

IANS | September 2, 2026 10:01 AM

New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Gael Monfils began his 18th and final appearance at the hard-court major with a vintage victory against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, keeping his Grand Slam career alive for at least one more match and turning his 40th birthday day into a memorable one.

Japan should end reflation push: US

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:53 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) Japan should move beyond the reflationary policies associated with former prime minister Shinzo Abe and begin managing the consequences of their success, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.

UP woman found murdered at home; jewellery robbed, no signs of forced entry

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:47 AM

Kanpur, Sep 2 (IANS) A 58-year-old woman was found murdered during a robbery at her residence in the Keshavpuram area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Police suspect that the perpetrators may have been familiar with the house and had prior knowledge of where valuables were kept, officials said.

Akshay Oberoi: Having a home surrounded by nature has always been a dream

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Actor Akshay Oberoi, whose latest release is the Yash-starrer “Toxic”, has bought a farmhouse in Karjat and said that having a home surrounded by nature has always been a dream.

Consumer prices up 3.1 pc in S. Korea in Aug over fuel, mobile subscription fees

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:38 AM

Seoul, Sep 2 (IANS) South Korea's consumer prices moved up 3.1 per cent in August from a year earlier as oil prices remained elevated, along with higher mobile service subscription charges due to a low base effect from large-scale discounts offered last year following a hacking incident, data showed on Wednesday.

Indian markets open lower as geopolitical tensions fuel crude oil prices

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:35 AM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Wednesday weighed down by a surge in crude oil prices after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Widely respected among people: PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Pawan Kalyan

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, saying that he is widely respected among the people and is at the forefront of giving momentum to the NDA government's good governance agenda in the state.

Padma Lakshmi lists down 13 things she’s grateful for on her 56th birthday

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:28 AM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) India-born supermodel, TV host, producer, cookbook author and actor Padma Lakshmi celebrated her 56th birthday by reflecting on the people, relationships, achievements and experiences she is most grateful for.

UN chief to visit India for BRICS summit: Spokesperson

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:28 AM

United Nations, Sep 2 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be visiting India next week for the BRICS Summit, where he will meet with leaders of emerging economies around the world, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.