Ghaziabad psychiatrist dies after falling from fifth-floor apartment; family points to long-standing emotional distress

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:48 AM

Ghaziabad, Aug 3 (IANS) A 40-year-old psychiatrist from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad died after allegedly falling from the fifth floor of her residential apartment in the Raj Nagar Extension area. Family members have claimed that she had been facing severe emotional and mental health challenges since her divorce around one-and-a-half years ago.

Chelsea sign Valentin Barco from Strasbourg until 2033

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:42 AM

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Chelsea FC have confirmed the signing of Argentinian international Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg. The midfielder has signed a contract until 2033.

Moment of happiness: Brij Bhushan Singh on court verdict in wrestlers' sexual harassment case

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) After being acquitted in the wrestlers' sexual harassment case on Monday, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that it was a "moment of happiness" for him and his supporters.

Shilpa Shetty flaunts her balancing skills: A little balance never hurt

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:32 AM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty did a challenging balance pose during her workout session, which she also felt is “very hard”.

IndiGo's new CEO Willie Walsh takes charge, sees immense opportunities in Indian aviation

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) IndiGo's newly appointed CEO Willie Walsh -- former Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) -- has assumed charge at the airline as the company looks to accelerate its next phase of growth and international expansion, the company said on Monday.

Suriya: 'Vishwanath & Sons' will be another new identity for me

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:29 AM

Chennai, Aug 3 (IANS) Actor Suriya, who plays the lead in director Venky Atluri’s eagerly awaited wholesome entertainer, ‘Vishwanath & Sons’, has now expressed confidence that the film will give him another new identity.

Disagreements should be answered with words, not knives or slippers: Congress leaders condemn attack on Pappu Yadav

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Congress leaders on Monday condemned the alleged attack on Purnia MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference, calling it an assault on democratic values and freedom of expression. They said disagreements over political views should be addressed through debate and dialogue rather than violence.

Delhi court acquits ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment and intimidation case lodged by several women wrestlers, holding that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Mirabai Chanu gifts signed jersey to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after CWG glory

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Saikhom and the chief national weightlifting coach paid a visit to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and gifted him a jersey signed by the Indian weightlifting contingent after winning her third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

India's manufacturing PMI at 53.5 in July, export demand provides support

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India's manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory in July, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) coming in at 53.5 due to resilient demand and stronger export orders, as per data released on Monday.