US lawmaker warns anti-Indian hate turning violent, questions FBI over foiled Chicago temple plot (IANS Interview)

Lalit K Jha | October 23, 2026 8:47 AM

Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that growing anti-Indian rhetoric in the United States is turning into violence, accusing political leaders of encouraging hostility and questioning why the FBI failed to detect an alleged two-year plot to attack a Hindu temple near Chicago.

India criticises UN rapporteur for bias in reporting on funerals, ignoring gravity of terrorism

IANS | October 23, 2026 8:38 AM

United Nations, Oct 23 (IANS) India slammed the special rapporteur (SR) for religious freedom for bias in reporting on burials in India and failing to take into account the gravity of terrorism.

‘Right to health is integral to right to life’: BJP MP Arun Govil highlights India’s SC rulings at UN

IANS | October 23, 2026 8:20 AM

New York, Oct 23 (IANS) BJP MP Arun Govil highlighted India’s judicial efforts to strengthen the right to health, citing the Supreme Court’s expansive interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution during an interactive dialogue with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

Fardeen Khan dreams of late father Feroz Khan, wears his hat for the first time in 17 years

IANS | October 23, 2026 7:55 AM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actor Fardeen Khan shared an emotional memory of his late father, veteran actor-filmmaker Feroz Khan.

Salman Khan writes lengthy notes as autographs for little fans, stops to interact with them amid busy schedule

IANS | October 23, 2026 7:35 AM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan seems to be winning hearts after videos of him showing affection towards little young fans on social media went viral on Thursday.

UN losing legitimacy as outcome of 80-year-old war continues to define it: India

IANS | October 23, 2026 7:04 AM

United Nations, Oct 23 (IANS) The outcome of a war that took place 80 years ago cannot continue to define today's UN that is losing its legitimacy as it clings to an unrepresentative Security Council, India has said.

16 killed, 32 injured after 7.0-magnitude quake hits Tibet

IANS | October 23, 2026 6:37 AM

Lhasa, Oct 23 (IANS) Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, according to the city's emergency management bureau.

'Development cooperation central to India's foreign policy'

IANS | October 23, 2026 2:08 AM

United Nations, Oct 23 (IANS) "For India, development cooperation is a central pillar of our foreign policy," Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, the leader of the delegation of MPs to the UN, has said at the India-UN Fund Annual Event-2026.

Football: Barcelona's Espart ready for 'war' in first Clasico against Real Madrid

IANS | October 23, 2026 12:32 AM

Madrid, Oct 23 (IANS) FC Barcelona's 19-year-old defender Xavi Espart is preparing for a baptism of fire when he makes his Clasico debut against Real Madrid on Sunday. Espart made his first-team debut last season and was an unused substitute when Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 in May to clinch the league title. He has since established himself as a regular member of coach Hansi Flick's squad.

Surender Singh’s Nyayadhani Knights take opening day honours at Chhattisgarh Hockey League

IANS | October 23, 2026 12:11 AM

Raipur, Oct 23 (IANS) In a battle of Indian Olympians in the opening match of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League, Surender Singh’s Nyayadhani Knights beat Lalit Upadhyay’s Rajdhani Royals 2-1 in Raipur on Thursday.