Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap

IANS | October 7, 2026 2:02 AM

Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinner’s remarkable resurgence.

Tom Cruise doesn’t make movies for ‘opening weekend’

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:34 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 6 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise witnessed one of his worst box office openings in history with his recently released film ‘Digger’. However, the actor has said that he doesn’t make movies thinking about the opening weekend but, he makes them out of pure joy.

Violence impacts tourism, Meghalaya CM vows efforts to restore confidence

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:23 PM

Shillong, Oct 6 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the violence witnessed in the state on August 19 had dealt a major blow to the tourism sector, affecting local businesses, young people and thousands of stakeholders dependent on visitor footfall.

PM Narendra Modi at 25 years in governance: What sets him apart

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) From Gandhinagar to New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's quarter-century in executive office is unusual not only for the uninterrupted time span, but also for his distinctive style of leadership. What makes him stand out as a leader is the combination of centralised decision-making, an emphasis on delivery-driven governance, and an ability to maintain a direct connection with voters across the spectrum, raising his political durability.

India, Norway discuss ways to strengthen Green Strategic Partnership

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India and Norway on Tuesday discussed ways to strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership further and enhance India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) trade as Secretary (West at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George met Astrid Bergmal, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway.