Pakistan-occupied Kashmir pushed to precipice of historic breakdown: Report

IANS | October 1, 2026 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The recent so-called elections held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which continues to remain paralysed even weeks after the final ballots were cast, have pushed this highly volatile, mountain-fringed occupied territory to the precipice of a "historic breakdown", with people threatening to breach the Line of Control (LoC). a report has detailed.

Niki, Vaishnavi power India A to 281-run win over Australia A in women’s unofficial Test

IANS | October 1, 2026 8:28 PM

Mohali, Oct 1 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and batting all-rounder Niki Prasad delivered stellar performances as India A registered a resounding 281-run victory over Australia A on Day Three of the unofficial Test match at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday.

Irani Cup: Fast bowlers dominate as J&K restrict Rest of India to 237 before losing two wickets

IANS | October 1, 2026 8:07 PM

Srinagar, Oct 1 (IANS) Fast bowlers enjoyed an upper hand on a lush green pitch as Jammu & Kashmir restricted the Rest of India side to 237 before losing two early wickets on Day One of the 2026/27 Irani Cup match at the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium here on Thursday.

Divya Khossla reacts to Govinda's rumoured gf Komal Rani’s Sindoor at Lalbaug: Do u even understand the importance?

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:56 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Actress Divya Khossla has questioned Govinda's rumoured girlfriend Komal Rani’s sindoor during her recent visit to Lalbaugcha Raja with the 'Partner' actor.

Manifesting to feature in 2027 ODI WC by staying in present and keeping fit: Rohit Sharma

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Outlining his long-term ambition to feature in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, senior India opener Rohit Sharma says his strategy revolves around staying strictly in the present, keeping fit, and performing consistently in every immediate assignment rather than looking too far ahead.

Deck reception onboard INS Tarkash in Mombasa underscores strong India-Kenya bond

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:34 PM

Nairobi, Oct 1 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, and Captain Rohit Mishra, Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash, co-hosted a deck reception onboard the Indian Navy's frontline guided-missile frigate in Mombasa, celebrating enduring maritime cooperation and friendship between the two countries, the High Commission of India in Kenya said on Thursday.

967 cannabis plants worth Rs 1.72 cr found near Gujarat-Rajasthan border

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:34 PM

Himmatnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Sabarkantha police has seized 967 cannabis plants weighing 345.6 kg and valued at over Rs 1.72 crore that were allegedly being cultivated under the cover of cotton crops on a farm in Kotda Gadhi village near the Rajasthan border.

Asian Games: ‘I did it for my father,' says Nitesh Siwach after historic Greco-Roman silver

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:31 PM

Nagoya, Oct 1 (IANS) Indian wrestler Nitesh Siwach said his silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 was a moment he had worked towards throughout his journey, dedicating the achievement to his father after becoming only the second Indian to reach a Greco-Roman wrestling final at the continental showpiece.

Extending full cooperation and support to Capt Smit Machchhar, his family: Indian envoy

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:30 PM

Dubai/New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Describing Captain Smit Machchhar as a "brave son of India" who averted a great tragedy, India's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Deepak Mittal, said that he met the family of injured Flydubai pilot in Dubai on Thursday and conveyed Indian government's full support.

Arijit Singh reunites with 'Tera Yaar Hoon Main' team for Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar track Purane Din

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:29 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) After treating music lovers with 'Tera Yaar Hoon Main', Arijit Singh reunited with Rochak Kohli, Kumaar and Luv Ranjan for another memorable number, 'Purane Din' from the forthcoming drama, 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar'.