Girls' performance wasn't as good, says Brij Bhushan Singh on India's wrestling show at 2026 Asian Games

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:47 PM

Gonda, Oct 5 (IANS) Former BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said the performance of Indian wrestlers at the 2026 Asian Games did not meet his expectations. He said he had expected India to win at least eight medals and particularly expressed disappointment over the performance of the women wrestlers.

Pollard-led Toronto Sixers beat Vancouver Anchors to complete Canada Super 60 double

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:45 PM

Vancouver, Oct 5 (IANS) Toronto Sixers completed a memorable double in Canada Super 60 Season 2 after defeating Vancouver Anchors by five wickets in the men’s final at BC Place on Tuesday, adding the men’s crown to the women’s title secured earlier in the tournament.

Digital project forms key part of IMEC: Report

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The agreement for the proposed India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), announced at the G20 summit in 2023, includes plans for digital and electricity cables, and a pipe to export clean hydrogen apart from the railway link, according to a new report.

CBI apprehends Delhi Police Sub-Inspector in bribery case

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a Sub-Inspector of the Delhi Police, posted at Prashant Vihar Police Station, in connection with bribery case.

SEBI Chairman cautions investors, traders on 'finfluencers' as capital market industry deepens

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As India's capital market industry has become deeper, broader and more accessible over the past decade, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday warned investors and traders to avoid anonymous tips by finfluencers and unrealistic return claims.

IndiGo hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international flights amid soaring ATF prices

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) IndiGo, the country's largest airline, on Monday announced an increase in fuel charges on both domestic and international flights, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices that has pushed operating costs to some of the highest levels seen in the past decade.

SC seeks ECI response on plea questioning CEC Gyanesh Kumar's exercise of poll panel powers

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea challenging the manner in which the powers of the poll panel are being exercised and questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar can individually exercise or represent powers vested in the multi-member poll body.

Bangladesh in serious constitutional crisis, says former PM Hasina

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:24 PM

Geneva, Oct 5 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warned that the country is grappling with "a serious constitutional crisis", asserting that its future must be determined by the “free and informed will” of its people rather than fear or force.

Current SIR exercise natural next phase of decades-old tradition, says CM Fadnavis

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:12 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Defending the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday described the exercise as the natural next phase of a long-standing democratic process aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity.

India, WI sanctioned for maintaining slow over-rates in Chandigarh ODI

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:08 PM

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) India and the West Indies have been sanctioned for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI of the three-match series in New Chandigarh.