Pakistan needs to modernise agriculture sector to counter food insecurity: Report

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:19 PM

Islamabad, Oct 4 (IANS) Extreme heat in some parts of Pakistan has contributed to increased hydrological volatility, leading to falling water levels and crops being impacted, thus contributing to food insecurity amid the country's growing population, further aggravating the situation, and necessitating the modernisation of its agriculture sector to counter the threat, according to a local media report.

India’s growth trajectory remains strong, global confidence rising: MoSPI Secretary

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India’s sustained economic growth is strengthening global confidence in the country’s growth prospects, with the economy recording growth of more than 7 per cent for the third consecutive year, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Secretary Saurabh Garg said on Sunday.

India's growing global footprint characterised by growing trade, development, and HADR partnerships: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India's growing global footprint is driven by increasing trade, development and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) partnerships, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar noted on Sunday.

'Hats off to you, Cris': Zidane hails Ronaldo amid Portugal controversy

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:56 PM

Paris, Oct 4 (IANS) France head coach Zinedine Zidane has thrown his support behind Cristiano Ronaldo amid the controversy surrounding the Portuguese forward’s recent departure from the national team camp, insisting that the veteran deserves recognition for his remarkable career.

Nortje eyes red-ball return for South Africa in marquee Test series against Australia

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:44 PM

Durban, Oct 4 (IANS) South Africa tearaway pacer Anrich Nortje said he is setting his sights on a comeback to Tests after a gap of nearly three-and-a-half years, adding that he has been quietly grinding behind the scenes to rebuild his red-ball workload ahead of the upcoming three-match series against Australia, starting on October 9.

Trump: Data centres will go to China if US says no

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:41 PM

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres could move to China if the United States turns them away, defending their rapid expansion while backing measures intended to prevent the massive facilities from driving up household electricity costs.

US, 16 nations back 'super intelligence' push

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:35 PM

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) The United States and 16 other countries have endorsed a new international initiative aimed at harnessing "Super Intelligence" to accelerate scientific discovery, expand researchers' access to advanced computing and experiment with new ways of funding science.

Dhoni meets Nitin Mukesh, sings 'Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon'

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:29 PM

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni recently met celebrated singer Nitin Mukesh and his family.

'My eyes are on the winning trophy': Two-time champion Vaidehee Chaudhari returns to National Tennis C'ship

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) After missing last year’s edition due to injury, two-time former champion Vaidehee Chaudhari is back at the National Tennis Championship and has her eyes firmly set on reclaiming the trophy.

India’s supercomputing capabilities expanding to support AI, weather forecasting, scientific research: Govt

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India’s supercomputing capabilities are expanding rapidly, with the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) enabling wider access to high-performance computing for applications ranging from artificial intelligence and weather forecasting to healthcare, disaster management, and space research, the government said on Sunday.