India, Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, deepen critical minerals cooperation

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:18 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan on Sunday elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev placing a strong focus on cooperation in critical minerals, uranium supplies and economic security during their talks in Tashkent.

DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers reach women’s final after defeating Central Delhi Queens by six wickets

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) North Delhi Strikers produced a composed batting performance to defeat Central Delhi Queens Women by six wickets to reach the final of 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) women’s competition at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

149 Indian nationals rescued in Nepal after floods

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) A total of 149 Indian nationals have been rescued so far in Nepal after the devastating floods, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday

PM Modi visits Mahatma Gandhi Centre at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:10 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.

Rashmika Mandanna getting back to work post hip injury: Going to miss all of this

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna is all set to get back to work after recovering from her recent hip injury.

PM Modi, Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev agree to expand cooperation in critical minerals

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:52 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday agreed to expand cooperation in critical minerals through the implementation of joint projects in geological exploration, mining, mineral processing, and the development of integrated value chains.

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:50 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent on Sunday.

Duleep Trophy: Sarkar, Mukesh, and Shami bowl out Central Zone for 266 despite Rinku’s fifty

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:48 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) A relentless bowling display led by Tripura medium-pacer Abhijit Sarkar alongside the Bengal seam bowling duo of Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Shami helped East Zone bundle out Central Zone for 266 on day one of the Duleep Trophy semi-final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Sunday.

Shubhankar drops in third round at British Masters

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:46 PM

Belfry (England) Aug 30 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma was unable to build on his first two good rounds as he managed only an even par 72 despite four birdies in the third round of theHusqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.

When Rishi Kapoor shared how he ended up scaring the Parisians while shooting for a song

IANS | August 30, 2026 6:41 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Late Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor once shared how he ended up scaring the Parisians while shooting for his 1976 release 'Barood'.