'Kejriwal is true dictator’: Pargat Singh on suspension of AAP leader

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Punjab Congress President Pargat Singh trained guns at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over suspension of one of its leaders and a serving legislator Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana from the party, over latter's adverse commentary on the state of health and education in the state. He labelled AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal a 'true dictator'.

Sri Lanka drop Asalanka for Pakistan ODI tri-series, Avishka, Sahan recalled

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka have named their squad for the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, featuring the hosts and England, and have dropped former captain Charith Asalanka.

US firm offers to supply Ukrainian drones to Pakistan triggering regional security concerns

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Powerus, an American defence company with close ties to the family of US President Donald Trump, shot into the limelight last week when it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistani Army and offered Islamabad access to Ukrainian drone technology which has serious implications for regional security.

Mine-free land returned to Kaoh Pao villagers in Cambodia with India's support

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:47 PM

Phnom Penh, Oct 4 (IANS) Land cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnance under the Indian government's Quick Impact Project (QIP) was formally handed over to the residents of Kaoh Pao Village in Cambodia's Koh Kong Province.

BJP names Dinesh Arya as RS candidate from U'khand, Koel Mallick from Bengal

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Dinesh Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick (Koel Mallick) from West Bengal.

No words of praise enough for them: Environment Minister extols scientists after Great Indian Bustards release

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav praised scientists, Dr Sutirtha Dutta, Dr Tushna Karkariya, and Hrishika Sharma, after witnessing them turning emotional during the release of Great Indian Bustards into the wild in Rajasthan.

I want Rohit to have more ODI tons than his age: Gavaskar

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Sunil Gavaskar has revealed why Rohit Sharma’s dismissal for 92 in India’s third ODI against the West Indies left him disappointed, saying the former India captain could potentially finish his international career after the 2027 ODI World Cup and that he would like Rohit to retire with more ODI hundreds than his age.

Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova in China Open in third round

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:37 PM

Beijing, Oct 4 (IANS) World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka was stunned in the third round of the China Open by the Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets on Sunday.

Sharvari reunites with her girl gang, recalls lazy Sundays from her school days

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:36 PM

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Actress Sharvari recently reunited with her girl gang, recalling some fond memories of her lazy Sundays from her school days.

India, US discuss advancing security partnership, maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific

IANS | October 4, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with the Commander of the United States Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, in New Delhi on Sunday, during which discussions were held on advancing the security partnership and maritime cooperation.