Taiwan will never willingly trade its independence for China's embrace: Report

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:23 PM

Taipei, Oct 5 (IANS) Taiwan will never agree to trade its independence for China's embrace, as it is a reality rooted in democracy, identity, and hard-won freedom, with Tibet's experience showcasing what happens when nations trust Beijing's promises - autonomy becomes occupation, culture becomes propaganda, and freedom becomes repression, according to a media report.

When I saw Mukesh's rhythm, I knew 'kuch kaatilana spell aayega': Akash Deep after Irani Cup win

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:15 PM

Srinagar, Oct 5 (IANS) Unwavering belief, a united team effort, and a spectacular comeback victory marked the Rest of India’s epic Irani Cup triumph over Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir, as the players reflected on the fierce fightback that made the title win possible.

Abhinav Shukla questions Punjab Police over rising crime after makeup artist Mad Sandhu’s killing

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:15 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Television Abhinav Shukla has questioned the Punjab Police over the law-and-order situation in the state following the killing of Punjabi influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar.

Kota maternal deaths: Clean chit to suspended doctors raises fresh questions

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:10 PM

Jaipur, Oct 5 (IANS) Questions are mounting over accountability in the Kota maternal deaths case after senior doctors, suspended following the deaths of several new mothers and kidney failure among other women, were reinstated.

Mumbai logs strongest nine-month housing sales since 2018: Report

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Mumbai's residential market posted its highest January-September sales volume since 2018 as housing sales rose 1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 72,804 units in the first nine months of 2026, according to a report released on Monday.

'I had only one goal that is to win trophies,’ says Abhishek on his impact-first approach

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma has credited the freedom provided by his teammates and coaches for allowing him to embrace an aggressive, impact-driven approach, saying his ambition has never been centred on personal milestones but on helping India and his teams win trophies.

PM Modi, Swiss President Parmelin discuss ways to deepen cooperation in trade, AI and defence production

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Monday reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), military matters, defence production, nuclear energy, science and technology, and people-to-people ties.

‘Doing it once, I feel, is still easy’: Abhishek Sharma wants India’s winning habit to continue

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Fresh from being part of India’s Asian Games gold-medal-winning campaign, Abhishek Sharma is looking beyond the celebrations, saying the challenge for the young Indian side is to turn its recent success into a sustained winning habit as they begin the new home season against the West Indies.

After HIL, our focus will be on building a fresh squad for LA 2028: India head coach Craig Fulton

IANS | October 5, 2026 2:53 PM

Nagoya, Oct 5 (IANS) After the Indian men’s hockey team successfully defended their Asian Games crown for the very first time in the sport's history, head coach Craig Fulton said that LA 2028 is not far away and that once the Hockey India League (HIL) gets over, he will have to build a new team afresh.

Besties Neha Pendse, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sonali Khare recreate ‘ZNMD’ vibes on Italy girls' trip

IANS | October 5, 2026 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Actresses Neha Pendse, Amruta Khanvilkar and Sonali Khare seem to be making the most of their girls' getaway in Italy, while giving fans major Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara vibes.