PM Modi’s Tashkent visit opens key strategic option for India: Report

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 29–30 visit to Tashkent has elevated India-Uzbekistan relationship from a strategic partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The 11 agreements signed during the visit enable India to build strategic options across a region too often treated as a blank space between Russia, China and Afghanistan, according to an article in One World Outlook.

US Open: Osaka survives Zakharova scare, enters Rd 2

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:28 PM

New York, Sep 1 (IANS) Naomi Osaka began her bid for a third US Open crown with a straight-sets victory over Anastasia Zakharova on Arthur Ashe Stadium, but the former world No. 1 was pushed into two deciding tiebreaks before sealing her place in the second round.

Jenna Dewan celebrates 20 years of ‘Step Up’: Changed my life forever

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) As her film “Step Up” completes two decades since its release, actress Jenna Dewan shared that the film changed her life forever and thanked her fans for continuing to shower the beloved dance drama.

Mithilesh Singh emerges as key architect of Jharkhand recruitment scam

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:12 PM

Ranchi, Sep 1 (IANS) Mithilesh Singh, director of the blacklisted examination management agencies Webel and ICN, has emerged as a kingpin behind irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Zain Imam breaks away from social media, says ‘Sometimes it’s nice to step away from the noise’

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:11 PM

Mumbai, September 1 (IANS) Television actor Zain Imam has announced that he is taking a short break from social media.

'Terrorism can't be strategic asset for anyone': PM Modi at SCO Summit

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:07 PM

Bishkek, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message against terrorism at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Tuesday, calling for dismantling the entire ecosystem of terror financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens, stating that it cannot be used as a "strategic asset for anyone".

'State leagues positive, but close monitoring needed': Lalit Modi on rise of T20 tournaments in India

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Indian Premier League founder Lalit Modi emphasised that the growth of state T20 leagues is a "positive development for Indian cricket" that can help identify talent at local levels, but cautioned that "very close monitoring" should be carried out by the state cricket associations to keep them free from any possible corrupt approaches.

India, Kiribati discuss strengthening cooperation, advancing shared priorities

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:02 PM

South Tarawa, Sep 1 (IANS) India and Kiribati discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance shared priorities during a high-level meeting in Tarawa on Tuesday, with officials from both sides exploring areas of mutual interest.

Shefali Shah on turning scribbled musings into a book: It’s absurd

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:01 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actress Shefali Shah has channeled her inner writer and shared that she never imagined herself as someone who would write a book.

Vikas Khanna calls Farah Khan ‘family’ in heartfelt note: ‘Having you with us feels deeply personal’

IANS | September 1, 2026 1:01 PM

Mumbai, Sept 1 (IANS) Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna shared a heartfelt note for filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, expressing his affection for her.