India identifies 2,000 Indian residents in Nagoya as accommodation backup for Asian Games contingent

Chetan Sharma | September 18, 2026 8:11 PM

Nagoya, Sep 18 (IANS) With accommodation concerns emerging ahead of the Asian Games, India has identified around 2,000 Indian residents living in Nagoya whose homes could be used to accommodate athletes and officials in a worst-case scenario, as a three-layer contingency programme has been put in place to ensure the Indian contingent does not face any further lodging-related difficulties.

CBI registers case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital in Rs 2,684 crore LIC fraud case

IANS | September 18, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR based on a written complaint received from Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against Reliance Capital Limited (RCAP), Anil D. Ambani, former chairman of Reliance Capital, Satish Seth, Group Managing Director of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADA Group), unknown public servants and others in an alleged fraud of Rs 2,684.57 crore, according to an official statement issued by the investigative agency on Friday.

Pakistan’s groundwater crisis driven by governance failures and policy paralysis

IANS | September 18, 2026 8:04 PM

Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) The groundwater crisis in Pakistan is caused by governance failures and policy paralysis instead of physical water scarcity. In addition to ineffective policies, division of responsibilities among government departments has caused regulatory gaps in Pakistan, leading to lack of accountability and failure in providing sufficient water to people.

Nepal PM Shah to make first foreign trip with UNGA visit

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:57 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 18 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to travel to New York in the United States to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking his first foreign trip since assuming office in March.

Punjab Kings wrap up four-day off-season conditioning camp in Bengaluru

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:53 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 18 (IANS) Punjab Kings on Friday said they have concluded a four-day off-season physical preparation camp aimed at sharpening player fitness and recovery ahead of the upcoming domestic season and their next Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign.

India-Norway relationship growing, getting stronger: Outgoing Norwegian envoy

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Hailing ties between Norway and India, Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, said on Friday that the relations between both nations have been growing and getting stronger by the day.

Rohit Saraf reveals how learning kalaripayattu changed his mindset, lifestyle

Akshay Acharya | September 18, 2026 7:47 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Rohit Saraf, who essays the role of freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal in ‘The Revolutionaries’, has shared that learning kalaripayattu has made him more disciplined, and has changed his mindset.

PGTI Tour: Khalin Joshi secures third title of the season, wins Nava Raipur Open 2026

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:39 PM

Naya Raipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Bengaluru golfer Khalin Joshi produced a composed bogey-free final round to win the inaugural Nava Raipur Open 2026 by one stroke at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort here on Friday, securing his third title of the season.

All-round Yashbardhan Chauhan shines as India U-19 beat Australia U-19 by seven runs

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:35 PM

Rajkot, Sep 18 (IANS) All-rounder Yashbardhan Chauhan produced a fine all-round display as India Under-19 edged past Australia Under-19 by seven runs in a rain-curtailed first Youth ODI here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Friday.

‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ courtroom sequences were a cakewalk for Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’, has shared that the courtroom sequences in the show were a smooth sail for him.