Next phase in India-Kenya relations about shared capacity and innovation, not just financing projects

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:21 PM

Nairobi, Aug 7 (IANS) Ties between India and Kenya should not be seen through the old donor-recipient lens as the relationship is entering a new phase which involves shared capacity, innovation and interests instead of offering funds for projects. For years, India has held an important position in Kenya's foreign policy circles as it has provided scholarships, trained professionals, affordable medicines and supported infrastructure projects, a report has detailed.

Norway FA chief urges Infantino to resign, says FIFA president has lost trust

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:20 PM

Oslo, Aug 7 (IANS) Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Friday after Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president Lise Klaveness publicly called on him to resign, arguing that he no longer enjoys the confidence needed to lead world football through its current governance crisis.

Indian Army Ice Hockey Team crowned champions of the inaugural Challengers' Cup

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:09 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 7 (IANS) The inaugural Challengers' Cup delivered a fitting finale as the Indian Army Ice Hockey Team survived a stirring challenge from Leh Kings, securing a 6-5 victory to lift the tournament's first-ever title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh.

Jadeja, Suthar, Kuldeep pick two wickets each as SLC XI make 363/8 against India

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:08 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian spin attack of Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets each as Sri Lanka Cricket XI reached 363/8 in 90 overs at stumps on Day 1 of their three-day warm-up fixture at the Nondescripts Cricket Club ground here on Friday.

India focuses on capacity‑building in Africa unlike colonial powers: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s engagement with Africa focuses on capacity‑building rather than resource extraction, a new report has said, highlighting trade, investment and training initiatives that brought about structural transformation, according to a new report.

Mohit Suri on 'Awarapan 2': A long-lost love, old friend you haven’t met in years but still deeply miss

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:55 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri, who recently celebrated the 1st anniversary of his blockbuster film ‘Saiyaara’, has called the upcoming film ‘Awarapan 2’, a “long-lost love”, and “an old friend”.

Inside Ahmedabad's biggest gambling bust: CCTV vigil, hidden money and sophisticated betting system

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:55 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Five days after Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) raided Ahmedabad's Manpasand Gymkhana and apprehended 187 people in one of the state's biggest gambling crackdowns in recent years, investigators say the operation has revealed not merely an illegal card room but a carefully designed system intended to keep cash out of sight, frustrate enforcement officials and present the activity as a harmless club recreation.

US: Massachusetts Governor declares August 15 as 'India Day'

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:46 PM

Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has declared August 15 as 'India Day', honouring India's Independence Day and the contributions of Indian Americans to the state's economy, culture and public life.

It took Zakir Khan 1 year to accumulate Rs 500 to register for his 1st open mic

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:41 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Comedian-actor Zakir Khan recently shared that he saved Rs 500 for a year to register for his 1st open mic, which paved the way for his stand-up career.

Indian missions across Gulf region providing full support to ships and seafarers: MEA

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that Indian missions across the Gulf region are in constant contact with the shipping ministry and the local authorities while running a 24x7 helplines to assist Indian flagged vessels and seafarers amid escalating tensions in the region.