Rajgir to host historic India-New Zealand U20 Rugby Series celebrating 100 years of sporting ties

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:55 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Oct 22 (IANS) Rajgir is set to host a historic India-New Zealand U20 Rugby Series, bringing young rugby players from both countries to Bihar as part of the 100 Years of Unity through Sport initiative, celebrating a century of sporting ties between India and New Zealand. The series will take place from October 23 to 28, 2026 at the Rajgir Sports Complex.

Hrithik Roshan wished 'mama' Pinkie Roshan as she turns 73: There is nobody like you

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:52 PM

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan wished his 'mama' Pinkie Roshan, as she celebrated her 73rd birthday on Thursday.

Commonwealth Kabaddi C'ship: India open against England, Malaysia as 13 nations chase inaugural titles

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:41 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 22 (IANS) India’s women and men begin their quest for the first Commonwealth kabaddi crown on Friday, facing Malaysia and England in successive matches as the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship opens at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.

Pakistan 'wrong country' to turn US pressure on Iran: Report

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:33 PM

Islamabad, Oct 22 (IANS) Pakistan is the wrong country to entrust with converting Washington’s sustained pressure on Tehran into practical next steps, as Islamabad needs a workable relationship with Iran to protect its own economic and security interests, while Tehran has several ways to make any deterioration in ties painful for Pakistan, a report has stated.

India and UAE continue to add momentum to high level exchanges

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Deputy Chairman of the UAE’s Presidential Court arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) saying the visit adds to the momentum of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries.

Congress defaming India, putting nation at stake for ‘failed product’: PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of going abroad to defame India, soliciting foreign intervention, and casting doubt on the nation’s achievements to shield its leadership from the stigma of repeated failures.

Asian Para Games: India add 26 more medals to take tally to 88 after strong Day 4 (round-up)

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:29 PM

Nagoya, Oct 22 (IANS) India produced another stellar day at the Asian Para Games as the athletes added 26 more medals to take the tally to an impressive 88 after Day 4 in Nagoya on Thursday.

India ascertaining details of incident involving 14 Indians on yacht off Yemen coast

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) India on Thursday said it was ascertaining details of an incident involving 14 Indian nationals on board a yacht off the coast of Yemen and would extend all possible help to ensure their safety, hours after Yemen’s Houthis claimed their forces were rescuing them following what they called a Saudi attack on the vessel.

India seeks inclusive global order based on humanity: PM Modi

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a new global order centred on the collective well-being of humankind, stressing that international cooperation must remain effective during crises and that the voice of the Global South must be given its rightful place.

'So proud when the national anthem was played': Anirudhan Vinod after winning two medals at World Skate Games

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Indian skater Anirudhan Vinod called winning the gold medal and standing to the national anthem at the World Skate Games 2026 in Paraguay's capital, Asuncion, a really proud moment. Anirudhan won a gold medal in the Junior Men's Road 1-Lap and a silver in the Junior Men's 200m Dual Time Trial to cap off his stellar outing, where India won seven medals.