Sara Ali Khan says after mother Amrita Singh, grandmother Sharmila Tagore, she wishes to work with Amitabh Bachchan

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:42 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Actress Sara Ali Khan recently expressed her wish to share screen space with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, further pointing out that both her mother, actress Amrita Singh, and grandmother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, have worked with the legendary actor at some point of their respective careers.

Amitabh Bachchan apologises to people of ancestral village Babu Patti, says Jaya Bachchan wanted a library for children

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently got nostalgic about his family's roots in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district after the name of his ancestral village, Babu Patti, came up in conversation with a contestant on the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

India economy robust, stable despite global uncertainty: N Chandrasekaran

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) India's economy remains robust and in a stable position despite an uncertain global environment, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday, citing strong domestic demand, services exports and an enabling policy environment.

SIR, an Election Commission process to remove dead, false voters: Telangana BJP chief

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:17 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Hitting out at the Opposition for allegedly misleading the masses, Telangana BJP President R. Rao said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is not done by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but by the Election Commission of India (ECI), and that it was just a process to remove fake and dead voters from the voters' list.

Potapova ends 2026 season with shoulder injury

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) World No. 25 Anastasia Potapova has brought her 2026 season to an early end, with the Austrian opting to prioritise her recovery after a year marked by both a career-best ranking surge and a string of injury setbacks.

Abhishek Sharrma talks about his cat on World Animal Day: She is my family

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:03 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Animal Day, actor Abhishek Sharrma who is seen as the protagonist in the show “Vasudha”, shared the lessons he learned about love, companionship and family through pet ownership.

PM Modi, Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold talks at Hyderabad House

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday.

Global risks likely to weigh on markets even as festive demand offers selective support

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Global geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices and the prospect of further US rate hikes could keep equity positions in India under pressure in October, even as domestic festive demand could lift consumption‑linked stocks, a report said on Monday.

Rakul Preet Singh breaks silence on IT raid reports, clarifies, ‘The search was not pertaining to me’

IANS | October 5, 2026 11:45 AM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh has addressed reports that linked her name to recent income tax searches.

EAM Jaishankar meets Swiss Prez Parmelin, highlights strong momentum of India-EFTA TEPA

IANS | October 5, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi on Monday and expressed appreciation for his sentiments towards deepening ties between the two nations.