PM Modi marks a milestone in India, records name among few global leaders

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) With his tenure starting from swearing-in as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, to his present-day responsibilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years in uninterrupted executive office, joining a relatively small group of leaders who have spent a quarter-century or more continuously as heads of government or in similar leadership roles.

Anushka Sen opens up on representing India globally with her Korean-Indian film ‘Jeju Olle’

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Actress Anushka Sen, who stars in the Korea-India co-production ‘Jeju Olle’, is chuffed with the film’s showcase at the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF), as it gives her the opportunity to realise her long-preserved dream of representing India at the international platform.

ODI WC 2027 ticket demand crosses one million applications in three days

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:25 PM

Dubai, Oct 6 (IANS) Demand for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has surged past one million ticket applications less than three days after the ballot opened, underlining the global anticipation for the tournament in Africa.

Adani Electricity announces power connections for Navratri, Durga Puja pandals within 48 hours

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:25 PM

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Adani Electricity on Tuesday announced streamlined arrangements for Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations in Mumbai, offering temporary electricity connections to pandal organisers within 48 hours of receiving complete applications while urging them to use authorised power connections and follow safety norms.

India and Germany vow to bolster defence partnership, deepening strategic and technological engagements

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff, General N S Raja Subramani and his German counterpart, General Carsten Breuer, met on Tuesday and reaffirmed the enduring India-Germany defence partnership.

Raghubir Yadav explains why an actor should run to kitchen when they get a new character

Akshay Acharya | October 6, 2026 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Veteran actor Raghubir Yadav, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his show ‘Hunkkaar – The Roar’, has shared that it’s imperative for actors to learn the culinary art.

Everyone involved in ‘vote theft’ will be investigated: Rahul Gandhi

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Asserting that all those involved in “vote theft” will be investigated, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that what Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat have done to the country is treason.

India among seven bidders as IOC lays out roadmap to select 2036 Olympic host

IANS | October 6, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games has moved into the next phase after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) outlined the roadmap for selecting the host city, with India among seven interested parties currently in dialogue with the global sports body.

Top stars in fray in Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship in Greater Noida

IANS | October 6, 2026 5:59 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 6 (IANS) A top-class field featuring leading Indian stars like Shubhankar Sharma, reigning PGTI Order of Merit champion Yuvraj Sandhu, current PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Khalin Joshi, Veer Ahlawat and Honey Baisoya will be among the top contenders in the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship to be played at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort, Greater Noida, from October 7 to 10.

Civil Aviation Secretary asks airlines to finalise Navi Mumbai Airport transition plan

IANS | October 6, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation has reportedly directed domestic airlines and airport operators to submit a concrete transition plan for shifting operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), as discussions gather pace on the phased redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai.